Tasia's rare skill can deal true damage, and Kaphni and Anna both have their own unique skills.

I know that one day in the future, I will definitely be a burden to everyone.

"No, actually."

"You don't need to comfort me."

Lulu stood on tiptoe and used one index finger to cover Linda's mouth.

Linda was surprised, then her eyes dimmed.

Yes, Lulu is right.

If anyone falls behind in the adventure, it's most likely to be Lulu. Lulu's talent skill increases damage the lower her health, but this advantage becomes difficult to use against high-level tanky monsters.

By the time you reach level 30, the monsters have tens or hundreds of millions of HP, requiring adventurers to have sufficiently high sustained damage output.

Even if Lulu learns the skill [Near-Death Beast] from the Buti Tree, which can lock her health for a period of time, the output during that short time cannot change the overall situation.

At that time, Linda either kept dragging Lulu forward or gave up.

“I will inherit that ‘ancestral soul,’ help the Frostwolf tribe quell its internal strife, and then return to the Phoenix Flower,” Lulu said. “However, if you disagree, I will stay with the group. Even if the Frostwolf tribe tries to take me away by force, they can only take a Frostwolf corpse. I mean what I say.”

A cold glint flashed in Lulu's eyes. Although Kenut was a Light Rank cultivator, he trembled with fear and knelt on the ground, saying, "This old servant dares not, everything will be as you wish!"

Naturally, everyone's attention turned to Linda.

"You really want to go?"

Linda said in a hoarse voice.

Lia just left at noon, and now Lulu is leaving too.

He felt as if he had eaten a cactus, and his stomach was churning with discomfort.

Lulu hummed in agreement and said, "I want to climb to the top with you, not be carried by you. I want to be your strength."

Linda scratched her head, looking distressed.

He didn't want to forcibly bind his team members or compel them to join the Phoenix Flower through orders. Even if the main members of the original adventure team were unwilling to come, he wouldn't force them, respecting their personal will.

Of course, I can only apologize to those like Mingli and Taige who just happened to know his secret.

“I understand.” Linda sighed and looked at Knut. “Can we set off tomorrow?”

"certainly!"

Knut was overjoyed.

“However, I have one condition,” Linda said. “I want Lulu to return to the Phoenix Flower Adventure Team in good health and safety within five years at most.”

"This..." Kenut looked troubled. If Lulu inherited the ancestral soul, she would be the next Frostwolf King. What kind of wolf king would serve as an outsider's subordinate? Wouldn't that mean the entire Frostwolf tribe would become Linda's underlings?

"If you don't agree, then forget it and please leave."

"Uh, wait a minute."

Kenut gritted his teeth and said, "I will persuade the elders of the tribe to agree!"

"That would be for the best. Otherwise, the Frostwolf clan will be my enemy."

These words, when heard by Knut and the three Frostwolf warriors, were met with indifference, even inwardly mocking Linda. The current king of the Frostwolf tribe was level 80, a master of the Laws of the Beasts, and his strength was acknowledged by Lady Evelyn of the Cold Moon. The Phoenix Tail Flower was far too unworthy to be their opponent.

In Knut's eyes, Linda's future achievements would at most reach the Saint rank. Beyond the Saint rank, one cannot simply advance in rank by conquering the World Tree; it requires rigorous personal comprehension.

After saying goodbye to Linda, Knut and his group left and found a hotel nearby to stay in.

That evening, Linda personally cooked a sumptuous meal.

After dinner, Linda went into Lulu's room and spent a crazy night together.

They are all at the Moon Rank, and their physical abilities are far beyond those of ordinary people.

One of the bed legs broke off from the shaking.

Lulu lay drenched in sweat in Linda's arms, murmuring, "I will definitely pass the Frostwolf Tribe's trials and become stronger."

"Yes, I believe you." Linda kissed the werewolf girl.

After a moment's hesitation, Linda took something out of the ring.

Those were treasures that should have been left in the oath ceremony, to be worn by each of the girls.

——【Oath Ring*Power】.

"What is this?" Lulu's eyelids twitched.

Inside the exquisite little blue box was a crystal ring.

Its magical radiance is unique; it is neither the epic purple nor the legendary brilliance.

It is a dazzling milky white.

Linda smiled and said, "Please accept this as a farewell gift."

The ring's quality is [Oath], and its effect is simple yet powerful: increasing strength by 30%.

Currently, it's weaker than highly enhanced legendary gear. However, as Lulu's level increases in the future, even if [Oath] gear can't be enhanced, its high percentage bonus will still make it an excellent piece of equipment.

Linda held Lulu's finger, and with her right hand holding the ring, she slowly pushed it upwards.

The moonlight fell on the ring, shimmering with a cool glow.

A big, fluffy tail was wagging on the bed.

Looking at the ring, Lulu's ears closed shyly.

After venting her energy, Linda inexplicably found herself motivated again.

Lulu's dimples appeared on her face, and she snuggled into Linda's arms, even her wolf tail wrapped around his waist.

The warm, soft fur rubbed against Linda's back, sending jolts of electricity through her head, making her feel lightheaded.

A system notification popped up: [Witch Lulu's trust level +1, current trust level 90, unlocking system reward: Shadow of Darkness trial card *1!]

What?

Lulu's affection level, which had been slow to improve, has finally reached 90!

Lulu asked curiously, "Why are you laughing so happily?"

"Hehehe, good, good!"

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