Su Cheng nodded and walked back to the spring.
"Now that you've cultivated a technique that can enhance your bloodline and cultivation, and you intend to advance your martial soul in the future, you no longer need to rely solely on immortal herbs to increase your soul power.
"Similarly, strengthening your martial soul bloodline with the Nirvana Scripture is already effective enough.
"In this way, you don't need to be too fixated on the attributes of immortal herbs. Just accumulate as much medicinal power as possible to improve your foundation and strengthen your base.
"Extend your hand." Zhu
Zhuqing didn't speak, but simply raised her right hand and handed it over.
Su Cheng gently pinched her fingers, wrist, and forearm, sensing her current physical strength, and nodded in approval.
Her physical attributes were much stronger than those of an average Soul Master, reaching a level comparable to a Soul Grandmaster.
Considering her level 38 cultivation, while her physical foundation wasn't particularly deep, it was already sufficient.
This was likely due to the benefits of absorbing the third Soul Ring across time limits.
In fact, for Zhu Zhuqing now, neutral herbs like the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Jade Bone, or Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid could all have good effects. As long as she didn't consume herbs with relatively extreme attributes like the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower or the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, there wouldn't be any problems.
But since the medicinal power was paramount, more was naturally better.
Ordinary herbs couldn't be taken multiple times, as the conflicting medicinal power between them could be fatal.
However, in this place, there were two herbs whose medicinal properties could be mutually enhanced.
Thinking of this, Su Cheng released his hand and looked at Zhu Zhuqing, "Time is limited, just follow my instructions." "
Unlike him, Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation is currently insufficient, her physique is much weaker, and she doesn't possess a 100,000-year-old soul bone. She can't stay in the extreme spiritual energy impact near the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for long.
In just a short while, her body has already begun to react.
Only because of her strong will, she has been able to remain calm.
" "See that large, eight-pointed white flower?" Su Cheng pointed.
Zhu Zhuqing followed his gaze and saw a beautiful white herb growing alone beside the Cold Extreme Yin Spring, with tiny, shimmering stamens like ice crystals in the center of its petals.
It was the Eight-Pointed Profound Ice Grass, a divine herb with extremely cold and potent poison.
"Later, use a dagger to cut it down by the roots and quickly return to the hot spring. Remember, be quick; that thing is highly poisonous." "
Having said that, he himself went to the other side of the Yin-Yang Well, to the location of the Blazing Yang Spring.
There grew a plant that looked like a cabbage, but was entirely fiery red, the Fiery Apricot Blossom, a divine herb with top-grade fire poison.
Su Cheng took out his usual jade shovel from his soul tool and plucked it.
At this time, Zhu Zhuqing was also ready and returned to the vicinity of the Yin-Yang Well.
Upon seeing this, Su Cheng immediately raised his hand and flicked it, sending the Fiery Apricot Blossom flying like a bolt of lightning to the ground in front of Zhu Zhuqing.
As the two divine herbs approached each other, Zhu Zhuqing was surprised to find that the chilling aura that had almost frozen her whole body from the strange white flower had instantly disappeared.
At this moment, a faint red light enveloped the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, while a faint white aura enveloped the Fiery Apricot Blossom.
Their auras began to suppress and merge with each other.
Looking at this strange scene before her, she couldn't help but be a little stunned.
"Quickly eat them both together, and then guard your mind." "At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly heard Su Cheng's voice.
Although the two immortal herbs would be restrained by each other's aura after merging, their effects would completely disappear after ten breaths.
However, for someone like Zhu Zhuqing who knew nothing of the hidden secrets, this was undoubtedly a very risky move.
Although she didn't understand the effects of these two immortal herbs, just based on the terrifying reaction she experienced when she briefly picked the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, anyone would know that both of them contained extremely potent poisons.
Let alone consuming them both at the same time, even eating just one of them would likely kill even a Title Douluo on the spot.
But she didn't hesitate at all.
Upon hearing Su Cheng's voice, she didn't waste a moment and picked up the two highly poisonous immortal herbs, putting them in her mouth.
No matter how stubborn she was, Zhu Zhuqing knew very well in her heart that she had an extraordinary trust in Su Cheng.
Perhaps it was..." Because of the twenty years of companionship in another world, or because of the regretful end brought about by her past self-righteous and arbitrary actions, or those strange emotions that had accumulated and fermented invisibly,
she was unwilling to hesitate any longer in such matters.
Although the two immortal herbs were poisonous, after being countered by each other, they were no longer as domineering as before, instantly turning into saliva and flowing down her throat upon entering her mouth. In
almost just three breaths, Zhu Zhuqing's body suddenly trembled violently.
Immediately afterwards, a layer of icy blue rose directly from beneath her feet, and in the blink of an eye, her entire body had turned completely blue, followed by a layer of red.
For a moment, blue and red light alternated constantly on Zhu Zhuqing's body, looking extremely strange.
But under the impact of these two extreme auras, Zhu Zhuqing felt unbearable pain, her nerves almost about to snap.
At this moment, a surge of soul power suddenly struck from behind.
"Su Cheng!" A single thought flashed through her
mind, and her weakened body, completely out of control, instantly lurched forward, plunging into the spring where ice and fire mingled.
Upon entering the water, the two energies within her body churned wildly, and she instantly fell into a coma.
The surface of the spring within the Yin-Yang Well returned to calm, the milky white and crimson waters clearly distinct. Water vapor still lingered in the air, and everything returned to silence.
Su Cheng frowned, looking towards Zhu Zhuqing's location. His Five Elements Domain expanded, silently sensing her condition. Seeing that everything was normal, his brow gradually relaxed.
Although he still felt some worry, Given Zhu Zhuqing's current cultivation level and physical condition, she should be able to withstand the baptism of ice and fire in the spring without any problems after consuming the two immortal herbs.
While Zhu Zhuqing continued to undergo the tempering of ice and fire and absorb the medicinal power of the immortal herbs, Su Cheng turned and walked into the valley.
He planned to store all the mature herbs and the few immortal herbs into Dugu Bo's treasure pouch during this time.
Although he believed that Zhu Zhuqing would not go out and talk nonsense, it was always better to be on the safe side.
Moreover, there was no point in leaving the mature herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well; it would be better to use more spiritual energy to nourish the Blue Silver Emperor seedling and the other immature rare treasures.
Just as Su Cheng and Zhu Zhuqing entered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Salas, the Hall Master of the Spirit Temple of Heaven Dou City, also entered the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with a young man in black from Spirit City.
Although the young man was young and his cultivation level was difficult to discern
, Salas's respectful attitude and the young man's demeanor made it easy to tell that he was of extraordinary birth and held a high position, commanding respect.
Besides the nominal visit and exchange of knowledge, the two specifically requested to see Su Cheng, the genius student from the second team.
Meng Shenji and the others hesitated upon hearing this request.
Su Cheng was always a loner, rarely reporting his departures from the school to the academy, and his whereabouts were rarely known. Even Ning Rongrong, his closest confidante, knew little about him, let alone the teachers.
The only one who knew somewhat about him was probably Dugu Bo.
But the academy's leaders and teachers were well aware of Dugu Bo's temperament.
If you didn't meet his standards, your status was irrelevant; they dared not easily disturb him.
Besides, Meng Shenji and the others have had quite a few troubles lately.
The Shrek Academy group had just left, and not only did they leave, they also took Qin Ming, the team leader of the Royal Fighting Team One, with them.
With the Soul Master Competition fast approaching, finding a high-level Soul Master capable of maintaining order in the short term won't be easy.
Moreover, Qin Ming's existence is of great significance to both the academy and the Heaven Dou Empire.
Just recently, this young Soul Master, only thirty-four years old, had already broken through to the Soul Emperor realm; barring any unforeseen circumstances, becoming a Title Douluo is only a matter of time. The loss is considerable.
This matter also requires the Education Committee to report and explain to the Royal Family.
Seeing this, Qian Renxue, disguised as a young man using a Soul Bone, didn't press the matter further, leaving Salas to deal with the Education Committee members while she left to search the academy alone.
Although the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has a large number of students, given its vast area, very few students can be seen.
Walking along the road, Qian Renxue casually took out the white flower stained with specks of blood.
The "Heartbreak Red" acacia blossoms floated silently on her fingertips, emitting a faint golden-red glow, understated yet magnificent.
After searching the second team's rest room without success, she wasn't in a hurry and went to the first team's rest room, intending to see if Su Cheng was there.
However, before she even reached the door, she heard two people talking inside.
"...Teacher Qin Ming has left the academy. I don't know who the academy will find to lead the team in the future. I hope their skill level isn't too bad." The girl's voice was soft and charming, but her words seemed to carry a hint of sorrow.
"In my opinion, it doesn't matter who it is. Your team's strength is neither top nor bottom; just getting a decent ranking is fine." A slightly aged voice followed.
"Grandpa, how can you say that? Even disregarding the competition results, I can't neglect my cultivation!"
"That's true." The old man agreed. "Why don't you go to the second team? Su Cheng is quite capable; he knows more than I do. Training with him will ensure your talent isn't wasted. If I ask, he'll give me face."
Then, as if remembering something, he quickly changed his mind, "No, forget it. That kid is indeed a bit eccentric, but those girls around him are no pushovers either. It might be dangerous for you. Today, he ran off with a girl again. That girl is only thirteen and already has cultivation close to that of a Soul Master. I wonder how she cultivated." Just
then
, the sound of a door opening came from outside the lounge.
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan turned around at the same time and saw a handsome but extraordinary young man in black enter the lounge.
A blatantly fake smile played on his lips as he bowed respectfully to Dugu Bo, saying, "Junior Ling Yuan of the Spirit Hall greets Your Excellency Poison Douluo."
"The Spirit Hall?" Dugu Bo's expression shifted from cold indifference and dislike to confusion and surprise upon hearing the young man's introduction
. He was puzzled by the young man's intentions, but even more surprised by his strength.
He, a peak level 95 Douluo, had failed to sense the young man's cultivation level.
Moreover, the young man had entered silently; while this was partly due to Dugu Bo's lack of vigilance, his subconscious reaction should have been sufficient to detect him.
This person was far from ordinary.
Besides his strength, the young man's self-introduction also stirred something within him.
This person was from the Spirit Hall; judging by his age, strength, and aura, he was likely no ordinary individual, probably a core figure among the younger generation within the Spirit Hall.
Since Su Cheng had already decided to join them, and Dugu Bo himself was somewhat interested, it was best not to offend him.
Thinking of this, Dugu Bo's expression softened slightly, and he nodded, saying, "No need for formalities. What brings you here?"
The young man stood tall, looking directly at Dugu Bo.
His voice was flat, revealing no emotional fluctuation.
"Just now, I overheard you mention Su Cheng's name, senior. I wonder if you're referring to Su Cheng, the captain of the Royal Fighting Team Two?"
"Hmm...hmm?"
Dugu Bo was about to nod in agreement when he remembered the woman who had a close relationship with Su Cheng.
If he remembered correctly, Su Cheng had once said that the woman held a high position in the Spirit Hall, even the current Pope had to be somewhat wary of her.
This man seemed to care so much about Su Cheng; perhaps he had been instructed by that woman to come and find out the situation.
He wondered how many people had overheard his words just now, and who knew if there would be any misunderstandings? In any case, it wasn't appropriate for the other party to know.
How Su Cheng handled his emotional matters was his own business, but it was clearly something he couldn't reveal from his own mouth.
Thinking of this, Dugu Bo paused, then quickly corrected himself, "You misheard. I didn't say Su Cheng, I said a teacher in the academy."
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
Anger surged within her; she immediately sensed something was amiss.
Dugu Bo's words only made things worse!
Did he think she was a fool?
Dugu Bo himself hadn't thought that far ahead, and he certainly hadn't considered that the person before him was the woman he'd met that day.
Looking at the young man Qian Renxue was impersonating, he remained calm and composed.
"If you're looking for Su Cheng, you've come to the wrong person. I do have some connection with him, but I don't know where he is. That kid is always elusive; few people in the academy know his whereabouts."
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