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Long Chen knew that whale gel was a special substance produced in the brains of whale-type Spirit Beasts, a highly potent and nourishing supplement.
Ingesting it could enhance a Spirit Master's physique, allowing them to choose a higher-grade spirit ring when absorbing one.
However, at this time, it was only circulated among nobles as an aphrodisiac.
People had not yet realized its important role in body tempering for Spirit Masters.
Two days later, Long Chen arrived at Guang'an Hall again.
Shopkeeper Wang, as agreed, found two pieces of thousand-year-grade whale gel and handed them to Long Chen.
The whale gel glowed with a faint yellow light, appearing ordinary but actually containing powerful energy.
"Xiao Chen, this thousand-year-grade whale gel is also a rare item; I had a hard time getting it. You must make good use of it and not waste it."
"I know. Thank you, Shopkeeper Wang."
Shopkeeper Wang chuckled.
Compared to these two pieces of thousand-year-grade whale gel, the two fresh rare herbs were even more precious.
Moreover, Long Chen had said that he would bring more rare herbs in the future.
"Xiao Chen, when are you planning to come to the medical hall to study?"
"Shopkeeper Wang, if it's convenient for you, we can start today."
"Convenient. Come in with me."
Long Chen followed Shopkeeper Wang into the inner hall.
From that day on, he officially began his practical training.
After spending two hours at Guang'an Hall, Long Chen returned to the Ye Estate.
He wanted to see how his body would react after consuming the whale gel.
If he ate the entire large piece of whale gel, his body wouldn't be able to handle it.
It could be taken in separate doses until finished.
Long Chen used his sharp dagger to cut both pieces of whale gel into granules and put them into two wooden boxes.
One box was for himself, and the other was for Ye Lingling.
After everything was done, Long Chen took out a small granule of whale gel, softened it with high heat, and then ate it.
Before long, the whale gel began to take effect within his body.
He felt a burning sensation throughout his body, then sat cross-legged and began to cultivate, attempting to suppress the fervent power with his spirit power.
As the medicinal effects of the whale gel gradually spread, the spirit power within Long Chen's body seemed to be stimulated by an invisible force, circulating a few times faster than usual.
As time passed, the burning sensation gradually subsided, replaced by a feeling of comfort and fullness.
Long Chen slowly opened his eyes.
He had only eaten a small granule, so he couldn't feel any changes in his body yet.
However, once this piece of whale gel was slowly consumed, his body would become much tougher.
Long Chen thought of Ye Lingling.
As a descendant of the Nine Heart Begonia Clan, Ye Lingling possessed powerful healing abilities, but her combat power and physique were relatively weak.
Whale gel might become a great help for her to improve herself.
At least when absorbing a spirit ring, her body's endurance would become stronger.
In the following days, Long Chen continued to cultivate diligently while also studying medicine at Guang'an Hall.
After consuming whale gel for some time, he could clearly feel that his body had become much tougher.
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On this day, Long Chen opened his eyes from cultivation, a flicker of excitement in them.
"I've finally broken through to level twenty!"
This meant that he could go to the Spirit Beast Forest to hunt Spirit Beasts and obtain his second spirit ring.
Ye Tianming was also very happy to hear that Long Chen had broken through to level twenty.
Long Chen possessed innate full spirit power, so his talent was naturally good.
However, he was also very diligent.
After awakening his Spirit, Long Chen had consistently cultivated, gained experience, researched herbs, and even studied medicine; he had not neglected any of these and had made considerable progress in each.
"Xiao Chen, it seems that studying medicine hasn't delayed your cultivation. Your spirit power improvement speed is even faster than I imagined."
"Uncle Ye, it's all thanks to your and Aunt Bai's guidance."
Ye Tianming smiled with satisfaction.
"It's also time to gain experience in the Spirit Beast Forest. Tomorrow, we will go to the Star Dou Great Forest to find a suitable Spirit Beast for you and help you obtain your second spirit ring."
"Okay."
Long Chen was very much looking forward to the upcoming second spirit ring.
The next day, the two departed from Heaven Dou City and headed for the Star Dou Great Forest.
Over the past year or so, Long Chen had spent some time training in the Spirit Beast Forest every month.
However, most of the time was spent in the Sunset Forest, which was closer to Heaven Dou City, with only two trips to the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Forest was larger, with more types of Spirit Beasts, making it easier to find suitable Spirit Beasts.
Therefore, this time Ye Tianming brought Long Chen to the Star Dou Great Forest.
The two entered the Star Dou Forest.
Ye Tianming said as they walked:
"Xiao Chen, this time, I want to find a suitable fox-type Spirit Beast for you."
"Fox-type Spirit Beast?"
Ye Tianming nodded and explained:
"Your Dark Night Magic Lyre Spirit's characteristic is to use sound waves for control and attack. The devouring ability of your first Spirit Ability is too evil, so it's better to use it less. The greatest skill of fox-type Spirit Beasts is illusion. If you can obtain a corresponding spirit ring, you might be able to use sound waves to confuse and control opponents. Compared to the devouring Spirit Ability, such a Spirit Ability is much more normal."
"Uncle Ye, you decide."
"Xiao Chen, in short, everything I do is for your own good."
"Yes, I understand."
The two continued deeper into the forest.
Ye Tianming wanted to find a fox-type Spirit Beast with a cultivation of over five hundred years for Long Chen.
As the two delved deeper, they encountered more and more hundred-year Spirit Beasts.
However, they had not yet found an ideal fox-type Spirit Beast.
Dusk gradually settled.
Ye Tianming found a safe spot and prepared to set up a tent with Long Chen to rest here, continuing their search for Spirit Beasts tomorrow.
As they were preparing, they suddenly heard a sound like a baby crying coming from not far away.
The sound was somewhat similar to the baby-like cries of the Human-faced Demon Sheep, but upon closer listening, it was slightly different.
"Uncle Ye, is that a Human-faced Demon Sheep?"
"No. It's the fox-type Spirit Beast we're looking for."
As Ye Tianming spoke, a hint of pleasant surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Xiao Chen, let's go take a look."
"Okay."
Long Chen followed closely behind Ye Tianming, tracing the sound.
"Shush!"
Ye Tianming suddenly stopped, looked at a cave not far away, and whispered:
"It's a Two-Colored Magic Fox with a cultivation close to a thousand years."
"Then isn't that perfect for my second spirit ring?"
"It could be. However, its cultivation is infinitely close to a thousand years, and I'm afraid your body won't be able to withstand the energy impact of its spirit ring."
"Uncle Ye, don't worry, I can do it."
Long Chen was full of confidence.
He had been consuming thousand-year whale gel for some time, and his body's resilience had improved significantly.
Not to mention a spirit ring close to the thousand-year level, even if it reached a thousand years, he was confident he could withstand it.
Ye Tianming always hoped he would keep a low profile and not expose his strength too early.
Therefore, there was no need to absorb a thousand-year spirit ring as his second ring; one close to thousand-year cultivation was also good.
Seeing Long Chen's confidence, Ye Tianming didn't say much more.
"Uncle Ye, can I deal with that Two-Colored Magic Fox? I want to test the power of my first Spirit Ability."