Chapter 44: 44. Peach Blossom Needles, power shocks all around! [First Update]_1
"There's no use wasting time if we're gonna fight."
Lin Yi's tone was rather cold and detached.
"Yes, senior... I was too presumptuous just now, please forgive my offense."
Xue Qinghe awkwardly smiled.
Indeed, he was too excited and got carried away in the heat of the moment.
At this time, Thousand Waves had understood everything that had just transpired.
That Lin Yi would help Qian Renxue in this manner was truly beyond his expectations.
Could it be that this young man had seen through everything?
Did he already know that Xue Qinghe was a spy of Martial Soul Hall, sent to the Star Luo Royal Family?
However, what could be confirmed at the moment was that Lin Yi's stance was definitely not biased towards the Star Luo Royal Family.
Once this was established, Thousand Waves felt a sudden sense of reassurance in his heart.
Bi Bidong also felt the same way. With this, the relationship between Lin Yi and Martial Soul Hall seemed to have unwittingly become closer.
"Senior, I apologize for the wait; we will assist the Crown Prince in the second attack now."
Thousand Waves came over.
The grandfather and granddaughter continued with the stance they had earlier, except this time Xue Qinghe was visibly a lot more excited and thrilled than before.
Having his soul power increase by fourteen levels in a single day was something unimaginable even in his dreams!
He released his auxiliary soul skill as usual.
When the gentle gold brilliance fell forward, Thousand Waves felt the most direct impact.
The amplifying ability of his granddaughter's skill was clearly several times stronger than just a moment ago!
He did not know that Qian Renxue had already reached the seventy-ninth level of her soul skill. If he had known, his jaw would certainly drop in amazement.
"Third soul skill! Light Blade Slash!"
The third soul skill of Thousand Waves was unleashed, and dazzling gold holy light hung above the stands like a sun.
The brilliance was incredibly powerful, hot, and carried a sense of judgment, visibly increasing the attack power.
Even Lin Yi couldn't help but be a few shades of surprise.
It wasn't a change in Thousand Waves himself, but the effect of the amplifying soul skill released by Xue Qinghe.
"Bang!"
With one slash, Thousand Waves felt an even more numbing sensation in both of his arms.
This indirectly proved that the damage this time was definitely higher than the last.
[Blood Loss: 174364]
[Remaining Health: 999997188432]
[Damage Level: Black (High Level)]
[Random Reward: Peach Blossom Needles *1]
[Host Reward: Peach Blossom Needles *10]
"Senior, how was the damage this time?"
Xue Qinghe asked eagerly.
Since his soul power had increased so much, the effect of the amplifying soul skill was bound to rise as well.
He wanted to see to what extent the effect had been enhanced.
Lin Yi nodded, "The damage this time was considerable, reaching 174364, which is the highest damage so far. Under your amplification, the Great Priest's third soul skill has increased its damage by more than forty thousand compared to the last time."
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe looked toward Thousand Waves with an uncontrollable joy.
Thousand Waves was utterly shocked, "What's going on? How did it increase so much in an instant?"
Xue Qinghe responded softly, "After merging with the Mastery of the Bright Attribute twice, my soul power level has increased from level 67 to 79."
Thousand Waves's eyes widened in surprise.
He finally understood why his granddaughter had excitedly thrown her arms around Lin Yi!
He thought it was merely to help her out of a bind, but he didn't expect such a huge favor in return!
Initially, seeing his granddaughter hug a man did not sit well with him, but now he felt even that was too light a gesture.
To enable someone to increase their soul power by twelve levels in a single day was an inconceivable feat. Even if his granddaughter offered herself in return, he, as a grandfather, would have absolutely no objections.
Lin Yi raised the black sphere of light in his hand.
"Your reward this time is a mechanical class hidden weapon named Peach Blossom Needles, capable of firing 27 shots consecutively with very powerful damage."
Unexpectedly, Tang San's hidden weapons had all been collected into the reward pool.
While he had been struggling to find materials to craft this advanced level hidden weapon, Lin Yi was already able to casually give away finished products, and he himself suddenly obtained ten of them.
Thinking about this, Lin Yi chuckled to himself, wondering what Tang San would think if he knew.
The black sphere transformed into the Peach Blossom Needles and fell into Xue Qinghe's hands, the object appearing quite substantial and intricately made.
"What is a hidden weapon? How do you use it?"
Xue Qinghe held it in his hand, examining it. It wasn't that he didn't believe it, but could something that looked just like a metal box really possess the power to harm others?
"The switch is on the top. You'd better not point the needle at anyone when not in use... Wait, wait! I didn't mean for you to press it now!"
Lin Yi suddenly frowned and shouted.
Xue Qinghe, feeling around the Peach Blossom Needles, had pressed the switch on top out of curiosity upon hearing Lin Yi's explanation.
At that moment, the Peach Blossom Needles emitted a whirring mechanical sound as 27 silver needles burst out from the densely packed muzzle!
Thousand Waves' eyes widened in shock as the tiny flying silver needles produced a sound of tearing through the air!
He raised his palm, with vigorous soul power bursting forth from his body, but the silver needles ignored the soul power's defense and penetrated the barrier!
In the nick of time, Thousand Waves raised both hands, catching two of the silver needles that were shooting towards him!
But sweat was streaming down his forehead.
He exhaled a breath in relief and threw the silver needles on the ground—what kind of thing was this, giving this old man a scare?!
The attack of the Peach Blossom Needles was area of effect, and several needles struck Lin Yi's body, but they were deflected to the ground by his formidable defense.
He casually checked the damage.
[Blood Loss: 154673]
Equivalent to a Titled Douluo releasing their ninth soul skill.
Bi Bidong and the six Elders realized the danger, they immediately unleashed their Martial Souls and soul skills, narrowly knocking the silver needles that were close at hand to the ground.
They then broke out in a cold sweat after the fact.
The entire incident lasted less than half a second, and if not for their rich combat experience, they would have been turned into sieves!
Xue Qinghe looked around in astonishment.
Was this thing really that fierce? The attack was launched before he could even react?
Lin Yi said helplessly, "This is a single-use hidden weapon, and once it's used up, it becomes scrap. Congratulations on successfully wasting a Black Advanced Level reward."
"Clatter—"
The empty husk of the Peach Blossom Needles fell from Xue Qinghe's hands.
He knelt on the ground.
Ahhh—
My Black Advanced Level reward!
Gone just like that!
Why did I have to be so antsy, why?!
Xue Qinghe glared at his own fingers, overwhelmed with grief and anger, wishing he could chop off his hands right then and there!
And to think, this was the first time I'd heard of a hidden weapon!
Thousand Waves looked at him with a frustration akin to hating iron for not becoming steel, sighing deeply.
You only had two chances a day, and yet you just had to squander one.
"Come back tomorrow... if you're still here tomorrow, that is," Lin Yi said to Xue Qinghe.
Yes, I need to leave today... Xue Qinghe suddenly realized this fact.
But as he looked at Lin Yi, his heart was torn with indecision.
With such a "treasure boy" right here, could any sane person just walk away?
After a moment of thought, flames of determination ignited in Xue Qinghe's eyes.
That's it, I, Qian Renxue, am not leaving!
From today on, I dedicate myself to follow this youth!
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone