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"What? A single stalk of wild grass can cause the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul to evolve into the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda? Are you trying to fool me, Yu Xiaogang?"
Bibi Dong looked at Yu Xiaogang with deep suspicion. Although she didn't truly believe he would lie to her, his old flame, so many years had passed—who could say what kind of person Yu Xiaogang had become?
Seeing her doubt, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly explained, "How could I lie to you, Your Holiness? The eldest miss of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan is right here at Shrek Academy. Everything I've said is true!"
"…"
Bibi Dong said nothing. But when she saw the anxious, uneasy look on Yu Xiaogang's face—clearly terrified she wouldn't believe him—she realized there was a good chance he was telling the truth.
If the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan's Martial Soul can evolve into the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, their overall strength would skyrocket. More combat-type soul masters would flock to join them, which would be very detrimental to the development of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong silently noted. Then, her thoughts turned to the Star Luo Empire, prompting her to ask another question.
"Xiaogang, you mentioned the Star Luo Empire just now. What does this matter have to do with them?"
"Dong'er, from what I know, the Prism Grass was provided to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan by Star Luo Crown Prince Dai Weisi. At this point, many soul masters in the clan have already had their Martial Souls evolve into the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Bibi Dong's delicate brows furrowed. She paid no mind even as Yu Xiaogang called her "Dong'er." Instead, her beautiful face grew cold as she responded icily, "Keep talking!"
"I also suspect that Dai Weisi has more than just one kind of herb. His Martial Soul has also evolved—it's no longer the Evil-Eyed White Tiger of the Dai family. It's become something far more powerful and terrifying. Based on my assessment, after its evolution, his Martial Soul's quality may even surpass that of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
"Other immortal herbs… the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum…" Bibi Dong muttered, her thoughts drifting back to a year ago.
A year earlier, after ransoming Chrysanthemum Douluo with four soul bones, Yue Guan had reported to her that Dai Weisi had obtained the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
At the time, Bibi Dong hadn't taken it seriously. So what if Dai Weisi had obtained the immortal herb? At most, it would allow the Star Luo Empire to produce one more Titled Douluo—hardly enough to rival Spirit Hall and its dozen-plus Titled Douluo.
But now, learning that Dai Weisi possessed more than one type of herb, Bibi Dong had no choice but to take the matter seriously.
If a single stalk of Prism Grass was enough to evolve the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, then if Dai Weisi possessed even more immortal herbs, the Star Luo Empire's strength could grow to an unimaginable level.
Seeing Bibi Dong deep in thought, Yu Xiaogang continued, "Although this is just my speculation, I suspect Dai Weisi found a treasure trove within the Star Luo Empire's borders. That place must be filled with many miraculous herbs—herbs capable of improving Martial Souls and correcting their flaws.
"If Dai Weisi uses these immortal herbs to arm the Star Luo Empire, then in just a decade or so, their strength will not be much weaker than Spirit Hall's.
"And I can also tell you this: the Star Luo Empire has very likely discovered a method to increase the age of soul rings. Dai Weisi's second soul ring has already been upgraded to a thousand-year ring, and his fourth has become a ten-thousand-year ring!"
When Yu Xiaogang first saw Dai Weisi's thousand-year second ring and ten-thousand-year fourth ring, he had been utterly stunned.
Immediately after, Dai Mubai told him that Dai Weisi's second ring had originally been a hundred-year soul ring, but for some unknown reason, it had evolved into a thousand-year one.
From that moment, Yu Xiaogang formed a bold theory: herbs that could increase the age of soul rings might exist in this world.
He chose to share this information with Bibi Dong not only in the hopes of learning how to resolve the drawbacks of Twin Martial Souls from her, but also to provoke a war between Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire. He believed that, with her personality, if Bibi Dong knew this secret, she would definitely attack the Star Luo Empire to seize those miraculous herbs.
During that time, he could focus on training Tang San and making him even stronger. When the snipe and the clam were locked in battle, the fisherman would profit. While the Star Luo Empire and Spirit Hall were busy destroying each other, Tang San could slip in and take the immortal herbs for himself.
Then, not only would Tang San obtain immortal herbs to strengthen his Martial Soul, but he, Yu Xiaogang, could also claim a share of the spoils.
Since the herbs were so miraculous, perhaps one existed that was suitable for him. If so, his soul power could finally break through the thirtieth rank. With good luck, he might even have a chance to become a Titled Douluo. Now, Yu Xiaogang looked at Bibi Dong with great anticipation, hoping she would tell him the method to resolve the drawbacks of Twin Martial Souls.
"Dong'er, I've told you all the secrets I know. Now… can you tell me how you resolved the drawbacks of Twin Martial Souls?"
"Hmph, hmph hmph…"
Suddenly, Bibi Dong let out a cold laugh. Her amethyst eyes locked onto Yu Xiaogang as she sneered, "Herbs that can increase the age of soul rings… Yu Xiaogang, do you take me for an idiot?
"I can almost accept that herbs exist that can evolve Martial Souls; after all, the world is vast and full of wonders. But herbs that can increase a soul ring's age? How could you have the nerve to say such a ridiculous thing to my face?
"Get out. I will never tell you the method to resolve the drawbacks of Twin Martial Souls!"
As she spoke, Bibi Dong's expression was one of extreme irritation.
With her knowledge, she naturally didn't believe a mere herb could increase a soul ring's age. However, she knew that a method to do so did exist: participating in a god's trial. Passing a trial would earn a reward from the god, which could include increasing the age of a soul master's soul rings.
At this thought, Bibi Dong's face filled with deep worry. If what Xiaogang said is true, and Dai Weisi really has a thousand-year second ring… then he has likely undertaken a god's trial and received its reward. The only question is whether it was an ordinary trial or a trial for godhood inheritance. If it's an ordinary trial, I have no reason to worry. But if Dai Weisi is undergoing a trial to inherit a god's position, then the Star Luo Empire will give birth to a new god.
If that happened, the situation would become very unfavorable for Spirit Hall. Before a true god, even a Level 99 Peerless Douluo like her could be killed in an instant.
Fortunately, Elder Chrysanthemum and Elder Ghost have already led an assault on the Star Luo Royal Academy. I can only hope they succeed in eliminating Dai Weisi. If they can nip him in the bud, then there will be no problem.
Seeing that Bibi Dong didn't believe him, Yu Xiaogang grew anxious. "Dong'er, believe me, everything I said is tru—"
"Hmph! Xiaogang, don't waste your breath! Setting aside that this is all just your side of the story, even if everything you said were true, I would not tell you the method. Do you want to know why?"
(End of Chapter)