"What method?" Gu Yue Na pressed.
As a leader of the Soul Beasts, this was a matter of concern for her.
Ao Tian shook his head. "I'll tell you when the time comes. There's no use in telling you now."
The reason he decided to help the Soul Beasts wasn't just because he felt sorry for them. The main reason was that Ao Tian felt he needed to cultivate some obedient powerhouses.
He couldn't stay on the Douluo Continent forever. One day, when he grew tired of this life, he might go to the God Realm, or he might explore and venture into the starry sky.
Having a group of strong subordinates to follow him would make things much easier.
He felt that the Soul Beasts' minds were far less complex than humans', and cultivating them would be better.
Of course, he wouldn't let go of any humans with good talent either, such as Hu Lie Na…
After a hundred years, Gu Yue Na fell into deep thought, then nodded after a moment.
A century wasn't a long time for her; she could wait.
"Senior Ao, I have another request," Gu Yue Na said.
She was a little embarrassed; she had asked Ao Tian for help so many times.
"What else?" Ao Tian asked.
"Could you help me treat my hidden injuries?" Gu Yue Na asked expectantly.
Her hidden injuries were extremely serious, left over from when the Dragon God fought against those five God-King level human powerhouses. If she relied on herself to recover, it would take at least another twenty thousand years.
She couldn't wait twenty thousand years. What if Senior Ao didn't solve the Soul Beasts' problem? If she had to wait another twenty thousand years, the Soul Beasts might really become extinct.
Ao Tian said, "Let me examine your body."
After saying that, he realized his words might be a bit ambiguous, but he didn't dwell on it. He released his divine sense, entering Gu Yue Na's body.
Being probed by someone's divine sense made Gu Yue Na feel a strange sensation.
A moment later, Ao Tian retracted his divine sense. She quickly asked, "How is it? Senior Ao, is my condition treatable?"
Ao Tian shook his head, "It's not easy to treat. Your source has been injured. Unless... I use my Essence Blood to help you enhance your bloodline purity, and then provide some care."
Essence Blood? Gu Yue Na's eyes brightened. It seemed even the Dragon God hadn't received such treatment.
The Dragon God had only absorbed the dragon blood emitted by Senior Ao during his cultivation, gaining a Dragon Clan bloodline before gradually cultivating and becoming powerful, eventually becoming a seven-colored giant dragon.
If I absorb Senior Ao's Essence Blood, will my future achievements surpass the Dragon God? Gu Yue Na couldn't help but feel a little excited.
Thinking of this, she looked at Ao Tian expectantly and said, "Senior Ao, can you bestow some Essence Blood upon me?"
Then, before Ao Tian could answer, she continued, "Gu Yue Na will never forget your great kindness."
Ao Tian didn't say much either. He pressed his palm against his chest and extracted a drop of Essence Blood that radiated immense pressure.
He waved his left hand, setting up a barrier to prevent anyone from discovering the commotion here.
Then, he added a layer of defensive barrier to Xiao Wu's body; otherwise, this little girl would likely be unable to withstand the pressure of this drop of blood and would faint.
So this is Senior Ao's Essence Blood? Gu Yue Na's eyes shone. This single drop of Essence Blood also made her feel a terrifying pressure.
Essence Blood is condensed from the essence of blood. A drop of Essence Blood is nothing to Ao Tian, but it's a great opportunity for Gu Yue Na.
This drop of Essence Blood contained some of the Dragon Clan's inherited information, which Gu Yue Na would naturally obtain after absorbing it.
Gu Yue Na was injured, so Ao Tian had to seal some of the Essence Blood's power. He said, "Open your mouth."
Gu Yue Na obediently opened her mouth, and Ao Tian flicked his finger, sending the Essence Blood into her mouth.
"You have internal injuries. It will take a while to refine the Essence Blood. After you're done refining it, your injuries should be mostly healed. If not, you can ask me for another drop.
By the way, the Essence Blood also contains part of the Dragon Clan's inheritance. You can think about it and pass it on to Di Tian and the others."
Gu Yue Na was moved. Ao Senior wants to improve the Soul Beasts' strength?
Thinking of this, Gu Yue Na said seriously, "Ao Senior, Gu Yue Na has no way to repay your great kindness. If you need anything, Gu Yue Na is willing to…"
Ao Tian interrupted her with a wave of his hand, saying, "Alright, you should go back to your forest tomorrow. Looking like you do, staying in the human world will eventually cause trouble."
Gu Yue Na's face flushed slightly, thinking Ao Tian was indirectly complimenting her beauty.
Ao Tian waved his hand and said, "The two of you go back to your rooms. I need to rest."
Gu Yue Na stood up, gave a graceful bow, and went to the next room with Xiao Wu.
"If Xiao Dong'er found out there was a beauty, no less attractive than her, constantly trying to offer herself to me, I wonder if she'd come charging here from Wuhun City..."
Gu Yue Na took Xiao Wu back to her room and excitedly sat cross-legged on the bed to refine and absorb Ao Tian's Essence Blood.
As soon as she started absorbing it, she found her bloodline was improving and vaguely perceived some extremely profound inheritances. Her original internal injuries were also recovering at a rate several times faster than before.
Xiao Wu saw Gu Yue Na healing so seriously and didn't disturb her, choosing to go take a bath herself.
When she came out, she saw Gu Yue Na still sitting there, unable to help but say, "Sister Na'er, haven't you bathed for days? Why not take a shower?"
Xiao Wu realized that Gu Yue Na's naturally pleasant body odor had become a bit strong. If she slept with Gu Yue Na, she wouldn't be able to sleep.
Only then did Gu Yue Na open her eyes and get out of bed, still a little unsatisfied.
However, she also understood that with Senior Ao's Essence Blood, her recovery time would be greatly shortened, so she wasn't in a rush.
After taking a bath, Gu Yue Na walked out with her silver hair flowing down.
Her hair was much shorter than before, just reaching her slender waist. Her skin was so good that it made Xiao Wu envious and jealous.
Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled, and she said, "Sister Na'er, I want to sleep with you tonight."
Gu Yue Na got into bed and gently tapped Xiao Wu on the forehead, saying, "You little girl, you're already so lecherous at such a young age. Didn't you used to sleep with Senior Ao every night?"
"No, I didn't." Xiao Wu's face turned red with shyness, and she dove under the covers.
"You told me that yourself, you know." Gu Yue Na giggled, and then she playfully slapped Xiao Wu's small, perky butt.
Xiao Wu's voice came from under the covers, "Sister Na'er, you're so annoying. If you want to cuddle too, then you can have me."
"You said it yourself."
In the morning, before leaving, Xiao Wu took a piece of paper from her soul tool bracelet and handed it to Gu Yue Na. Gu Yue Na carefully folded it and put it in her pocket.
Then, they met up with Ao Tian and left the hotel together.
Ao Tian and Xiao Wu mounted the horses. Looking at Gu Yue Na, he said, "You wanted to follow me, right? I'm giving you this chance. Go back and cultivate properly. Let me see how far you can go."
With that, he rode the dragon horse, his hands on Xiao Wu's small waist, and headed towards Notting Academy.
Gu Yue Na pouted, muttering to herself, "Only a fool would go back."
(End of Chapter)