Chapter 110: Spirit Vulture: I'm Covered in Flags!
Bai Yu’s words made Spirit Vulture Douluo’s eyes light up, and the almost tearful expression on her face instantly vanished.
She thought to herself that playing pitiful truly worked; wasn't Bai Yu hooked? Then, she excitedly said:
"Xiao Yu, you said it, no backing out! My request is very simple: Is there any way for me to quickly become stronger?"
"Not talking about spirit power level; with your cultivation method, my progress isn't slow. It's these Spirit Abilities that I'm very dissatisfied with!"
"When I was young, my family’s conditions were average, as you know, and I didn't meet any good teachers when I was in school."
"This resulted in my first six Spirit Abilities being basically useless. Xiao Yu, do you have a way to let me replace these Spirit Abilities?"
For a career-oriented woman like Spirit Vulture, her own strength is very important because she cannot achieve merits without her own strength.
Seeing Spirit Vulture Douluo staring at him with sparkling eyes, Bai Yu’s mouth twitched slightly. Replace spirit rings? Where did she get that idea?
Then he understood, because in the original work, every time she appeared in battle, she would unleash her Spirit Avatar, starting with her eighth and ninth Spirit Abilities.
Looking at it this way, her first six Spirit Abilities really were a bit unpresentable, and with her personality, she always rushed to the front, wanting to claim the first merit.
But her own abilities didn't quite support her ambition, so she wanted to replace these spirit rings with ones useful to her.
"Hmm… this is a bit difficult, because once a spirit ring is absorbed, it's already bound to oneself. Wanting to replace a spirit ring is no less than self-crippling!"
Seeing the immediate disappointment in Spirit Vulture’s eyes, Bai Yu’s tone shifted, and he softly said:
"But it's not without a chance. As long as there's a way to maintain your realm from falling, spirit rings can still be replaced."
"I'll go back and research it, but don't hold too much hope. At least before I reach Titled Douluo, it's basically impossible."
Bai Yu recalled at this moment that saying it was absolutely impossible was definitely wrong, because Tang San had indeed stripped his own spirit rings.
But when he stripped his spirit rings, he had the Sea God’s divine force as a backing, which could stabilize his realm, preventing his Spirit from being crippled due to the stripping of spirit rings.
Although Bai Yu also possessed the power of laws, stripping spirit rings had nothing to do with the power of laws; only divine force could achieve it.
And he hadn't even fully cultivated his spirit power yet, let alone divine force. Relying on him was less reliable than relying on Qian Renxue.
Once Qian Renxue pulled out the Angelic Sacred Sword, she would also be able to, like Tang San, use Angel God’s divine force to stabilize herself and strip spirit rings.
Thinking of this, Bai Yu's thoughts paused, and he secretly thought:
"Spirit Vulture wants to replace her spirit rings to enhance her strength, and enhancing her strength is for better merit.
"Wanting merit is a good thing, but always wanting the first merit, that's not quite right. Your strength doesn't match, Elder Sister!"
Bai Yu thought of Spirit Vulture’s death, which was quite comical. With a shout of "The first merit is mine!" she rushed forward and gave away her life!
Then, with a sincere expression and gentle tone, he said to Spirit Vulture:
"Elder Sister Spirit Vulture, I understand your thoughts, but as an old saying goes, one must always act within their capabilities."
"Your ability lies more in long-range attacks, not close combat. In the future, if anything happens, don't rush so far forward."
"Otherwise, if luck doesn't favor you one time and you make a mistake, that will be your death. I would be sad then!"
Hearing Bai Yu’s advice, Spirit Vulture Douluo’s eyes showed emotion, followed by helplessness. She couldn't help it either.
She understood Bai Yu’s words, but her personality determined that she was unwilling to stop there and still wanted to continue moving up.
Although she was an Elder of Spirit Hall and one of the higher-ups, if compared among the higher-ups, she was at the bottom. How could she be content with that?
"Xiao Yu, you really touched this Elder Sister, but you also understand my thoughts. I will pay attention to your reminder."
Looking at Spirit Vulture’s unrepentant appearance, Bai Yu shook his head helplessly, secretly cursing, "Spirit Vulture, you are truly the shame of women in the continent of love!"
Even if other women aren't completely love-struck, they at least touch upon it a little. Only you, Spirit Vulture, are special, always thinking about gaining merit!
But Bai Yu had no solution; he couldn't persuade her. He could only find a safer place for her during future battles.
"Then Elder Sister Spirit Vulture, please be careful yourself in the future. If you feel you can't steadily win, you must maintain a good distance!"
Bai Yu smacked his lips, advising her again.
Seeing Bai Yu’s helpless expression, Spirit Vulture chuckled and comforted him, saying:
"Got it, Xiao Yu, just rest assured. Besides, I am a Titled Douluo; how could something happen so easily!"
Bai Yu scratched the corner of his mouth, thinking, "Don't set up flags here. I see you're covered in flags right now!"
To be honest, Bai Yu wasn't without methods to make Spirit Vulture stronger.
He had one, and it could take effect immediately: outfitting Spirit Vulture with a set of high-grade Spirit Bones, and he even had the Spirit Bones!
But he couldn't do that. Although his relationship with Spirit Vulture was good, it was only good. He wasn't anything to her; ultimately, it was still the relationship between a Saint Son and an Elder.
Bai Yu was willing to part with the Spirit Bones, but once he gave them, the other Elders would have grievances.
Why is it that all of us are Elders, but you, Spirit Vulture, can get a full set of high-grade Spirit Bones from the Saint Son? We have to slowly contribute and then exchange for them?
Just because you, Spirit Vulture, were the Saint Son’s protector? Wasn't that just a mission? That's not fair!
So even if Bai Yu wanted to give Spirit Vulture Spirit Bones, there was no way, unless two conditions were met. The first was that Bai Yu no longer served as the Saint Son.
As long as he wasn't the Saint Son, then the concept of the future leader of Spirit Hall appointing people based on favoritism wouldn't exist, and he could give his Spirit Bones however he wanted!
The second was for Spirit Vulture to give herself to Bai Yu. Then, as Bai Yu’s woman, it would be perfectly normal for Bai Yu to give her anything.
Others, upon seeing it, would only secretly curse Spirit Vulture for being shameless, and at the same time, resent themselves for not being a woman!
But both of these methods were currently unfeasible. Bai Yu not being the Saint Son was definitely out of the question, otherwise, Spirit Hall would become a laughingstock.
And although Spirit Vulture had a good impression of Bai Yu, this good impression was currently limited to something like sibling affection, not romantic love.
Thinking of this, Bai Yu felt his head ache. He then shook his head, clearing these messy thoughts.
"Elder Sister Spirit Vulture, you truly leave me speechless. Alright, let's not talk about this. I will help you replace your Spirit Abilities in the future."
"Before that, I will also think of other ways to enhance your close combat ability and your life-saving ability. Consider it my compensation to you."
Spirit Vulture Douluo’s eyes narrowed, and a smile appeared on her face. She knew this boy had a way. Then she said somewhat cheerfully:
"Hehe, Xiao Yu Didi still cares about Elder Sister after all. Can you tell me what method it is? Elder Sister is a bit curious!"