Chapter 76: Return to Heaven
The next day, at noon.
Yu Xiaogang only then slowly woke up, the sense of exhaustion from all over his body made him inexplicably annoyed, and his body felt as if it had been emptied.
Rubbing his stiff neck, Yu Xiaogang looked puzzled. After a careful examination, he found no abnormalities in his body, only feeling that he might not have rested well last night.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Shi Quan, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling were already on the country road back to Shi Family Village.
Everything that happened last night did not attract anyone's attention.
One month later.
"I'm leaving, Mom. I'll be back after the next semester's holiday."
At the village entrance, Shi Quan and the two women waved goodbye to Li Meili and Shi Jian, embarking on their journey back to the Academy.
Just as Shi Quan expected, when he brought up the idea of moving to Li Meili and Shi Jian, both shook their heads and refused. Facing their hometown where they had lived for many years, neither of them was willing to leave. They had already adapted to life here, and going to a big city where they were unfamiliar with people and places would only make them feel constrained. Moreover, they did not want to become a burden to Shi Quan.
Although Shi Family Village was a bit remote, life there was stable and peaceful, so Shi Quan did not need to worry about them.
Shi Quan understood his parents' thoughts, only instructing them to continue practicing the Cultivation Technique he had taught them for strengthening their bodies.
This was something Shi Quan had taught them before leaving Shi Family Village. It was just some basic movements, combined with specific breathing methods, which could have the effect of strengthening the body and prolonging life. Additionally, every time Shi Quan returned, he would use his Internal Energy to help his parents nourish their bodies, so their bodies were much better than those of others in the same village.
But for Shi Quan, this was not enough. Looking at the two bottles of blood in his hundred treasure pouch, Shi Quan had already made his plans.
One of these two bottles of blood belonged to Shi Jian, and the other to Li Meili.
With these two bottles of blood, Shi Quan could use the automated Pill Furnace to customize two Marrow Cleansing Pills for them, changing their talent and allowing his parents to embark on the path of Spirit Masters.
The existence of his parents was Shi Quan's soft spot. Currently, he had not yet made a name for himself, but in the future, Shi Quan would inevitably become enemies with Tang San. He might be able to protect himself with his own means, but his parents could easily become a weakness for others to threaten him. Therefore, he had to ensure his parents possessed a certain degree of self-preservation ability.
Shi Family Village was also destined to be left. Now that the two were unwilling to leave, Shi Quan did not force them, planning to slowly persuade them later.
"Lingling, why did you put your veil back on?"
During the month Ye Lingling spent in Shi Family Village, she never wore a veil, but as soon as they left, she put it back on.
"Because we're going back," Ye Lingling turned to look at Shi Family Village. There seemed to be light in her empty eyes, and perhaps a bit more of a sense of reliance.
Shi Quan said with a smile, "I was already used to you not wearing a veil. Now that you've put it back on, it feels a bit strange."
"If you don't want me to, then I can also not wear it," Ye Lingling paused and said, preparing to take off her veil.
Shi Quan quickly waved his hand and said, "No need, just be yourself."
"Tsk tsk tsk, just be yourself," Dugu Yan said sarcastically from the side, "Should I leave?"
"Dugu Yan, what are you saying?" Ye Lingling then realized that her words just now seemed a bit too intimate, and she said with a flushed face, "Dugu Yan, if you don't want me to wear it, I can also not wear it."
"No need, no need," Dugu Yan looked at Shi Quan with a smile and said, "Let's listen to Shi Quan."
Shi Quan also shook his head helplessly.
But it must be said that in this past month since their return, the relationship between the three had become much closer than when they arrived.
The three did not return by the original route. There were still ten days until the Academy started, so there was plenty of time. Therefore, they deliberately chose a detour, planning to slowly travel back while sightseeing.
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"What is our little princess Rongrong thinking about?" Ning Fengzhi's teasing voice came from behind Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong turned and ran into Ning Fengzhi's arms, rubbing against him playfully, "Dad, why are you here? Aren't you busy with Sect affairs?"
Ning Fengzhi said with a smile, "Isn't it because I was afraid our little princess would be bored? No matter how busy I am, I still have to come and accompany our little princess."
"Dad is the best."
"You didn't say that when you first came back, you know."
Ning Rongrong said indignantly, "Hmph, isn't it because you threw me into Tian Dou Royal Academy without even asking me?"
"But our Rongrong has indeed learned a lot, hasn't she?" Ning Fengzhi dotingly stroked Ning Rongrong's hair, "What do you think of Shi Quan, Rongrong?"
When Ning Rongrong heard Ning Fengzhi mention Shi Quan, her face filled with indignation, "Hmph, that guy is always so busy with so many things, he never has time for me."
"But he is indeed quite amazing..."
After speaking, Ning Rongrong still couldn't help but mutter, though her voice was not loud, Ning Fengzhi still heard it clearly.
"Since even you, Rongrong, say he's amazing, then shouldn't you try to hold onto him well?"
Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi say this, Ning Rongrong's cheeks immediately flushed, but she still said stubbornly, "One day, I will be even more amazing than him."
"Of course, our Rongrong is the most amazing," Ning Fengzhi nodded in approval, but still said, "However, Shi Quan is also good. He is a partner worth winning over and relying on. Rongrong, you must know that Dad, your Grandpa Sword, and Bone Grandfather cannot protect you forever. So you must also find partners like your Grandpa Sword and Bone Grandfather who are worth relying on and to whom you can entrust your back. As the most talented person in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School depends on you!"
"I understand, Dad."
Ning Fengzhi gently ruffled Ning Rongrong's head, "Rongrong, you've also grown up. I told you that I would only let you stay at Tian Dou Royal Academy for one year. One year has already passed. Whether you go back or not is up to you to decide."
"I decide myself?" Ning Rongrong looked up at Ning Fengzhi. She had originally thought Ning Fengzhi was here to make her continue at the Academy, but it turned out he was letting her decide for herself, which instead made Ning Rongrong unsure how to choose.
"That's right, it's your decision. Dad believes in Rongrong. Whatever decision you make, Dad will support you."
"I'll think about it carefully, Dad."
"Good, then you think. Dad will go handle other matters first. If you've decided, you can tell me anytime."
After speaking, Ning Fengzhi stood up and left.
"Fengzhi, you're letting Rongrong decide for herself?" As soon as Ning Fengzhi walked out of the room, Bone Douluo's tall figure appeared beside Ning Fengzhi.
"Uncle Bone, Rongrong is not small anymore. After returning this time, she has matured and become much more stable. She should also have her own ideas. I can't always guide her every step. She needs to gradually grow up and learn to have her own thoughts and make her own decisions. We can't always consider everything perfectly for her, otherwise, it will only make her develop a habit of dependence."
Bone Douluo said, "You are indeed right, but isn't it a bit too hasty? Rongrong is only eleven years old. When you were eleven, you might not even have been as good as Rongrong."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said, "When I was eleven, I wasn't as spoiled as Rongrong."
"Shi Quan is also eleven years old, and his achievements have already surpassed most Spirit Masters. One is influenced by one's company. I let Rongrong follow him, hoping that Rongrong can become as excellent as him, and hoping that Rongrong also understands this principle. As a support Spirit Master, the choice of partners is the most important."
"Shi Quan has a simple background, clear origins, and his talent, Heart-Nature, and strength are all top-notch. Before, his Spirit was just Blue Silver Grass, but now it's different. His Spirit has transformed into Blue Silver King. The quality of his Spirit is at least Advanced Spirit, or even a top-tier Spirit."
"If he can continue to grow, his future achievements will definitely not be low. Such a person is the most worth investing in."
Bone Douluo shook his head and said, "Fengzhi, sometimes, I really feel you are a bit too utilitarian."
"Uncle Bone, you don't understand. As support Spirit Masters, we have no self-preservation ability. If we weren't utilitarian, this vast Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would have long been devoured by other Sects," Ning Fengzhi also showed a helpless expression.
As the head of a Sect, if he didn't strive to bring benefits to the Sect, how could he be worthy of being the head of this Sect?
"Then what kind of choice do you think Rongrong will make?"
Ning Fengzhi said with confidence in his eyes, "Rongrong will definitely go to the Academy. I believe her..."
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"Phew, finally back."
Outside the majestic city walls of Heaven Dou City, three tall figures ran towards them.
It was Shi Quan and the two women who had set out from Shi Family Village.
After eight days of sightseeing, the three finally returned to Heaven Dou City.
Dugu Yan said excitedly, "Shi Quan, Lingling, let's eat at my house today. School is about to start, and Grandpa should be home too."
"Is Senior Dugu also there?" Ye Lingling looked a bit hesitant. She still held some reverence for a Titled Douluo.
"It's fine, Lingling, let's go," Dugu Yan took Ye Lingling's arm, "When we get there, let Shi Quan cook, and let Grandpa also taste Shi Quan's cooking."
Half-persuaded, Ye Lingling still followed the two to Dugu Bo's residence.
"Grandpa, we're back."
"Hmph, you still know how to come back?" Dugu Bo's voice came from inside the house.
The green figure walked out and glared at Shi Quan, "I thought you had just abducted our Du Gu Yan."
"Grandpa Dugu, you're joking with me again. How would I dare?" Shi Quan gave an awkward smile.
"Grandpa, this is Lingling, Ye Lingling. She came with us," Dugu Yan introduced to Dugu Bo.
"That little girl from the Nine Heart Sea棠 family?"
"Junior greets Senior Dugu," Ye Lingling bowed respectfully.
Dugu Yan leaned close to Dugu Bo's ear and whispered a few words. Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan and then at Ye Lingling and said, "No need to be so polite. Since you're classmates and friends with Shi Quan and Du Gu Yan, just treat me as an ordinary elder and call me Grandpa Dugu, just like Shi Quan."
"Grandpa Dugu."
"Good," Dugu Bo nodded slightly, "Come, let's go inside..."Chapter 77 Nine Heart Begonia Family
After entering the house, Grandpa Dugu was very much looking forward to Shi Quan cooking today.
In a cheerful atmosphere, dinner concluded. As the school term hadn't started yet, the three of them stayed in the courtyard to rest. The courtyard was very large, with many empty rooms, and Dugu Yan quickly arranged rooms for Shi Quan and Ye Lingling.
"Shi Quan." After Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling returned to their respective rooms, Dugu Bo called out to Shi Quan.
"What is it, Grandpa Dugu?"
"Have you specifically looked into Ye Lingling's Family situation?"
Shi Quan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, Grandpa Dugu, what do you mean by that?"
Dugu Bo reminded him, "Although Ye Lingling is the current inheritor of the Nine Heart Begonia, she doesn't seem to be well-regarded within the Nine Heart Begonia Family. I'm not sure of the specific reason, but you'd best pay attention."
Shi Quan asked confusedly, "The Nine Heart Begonia Family only has two Nine Heart Begonia Spirit possessors. As the Spirit inheritor, Lingling should be the next Clan Chief of the Nine Heart Begonia Family, so why would she not be well-regarded?"
Dugu Bo rolled his eyes at Shi Quan. "If you want to know the specific reason, there are two very simple ways. One is to ask Ye Lingling, and the other is to use your connections to investigate. The fact that Ye Lingling doesn't go home during holidays tells you that her relationship with her Family isn't harmonious. Otherwise, why would she come back with you, kid?"
"I will pay attention." Shi Quan nodded.
"But you don't need to worry too much. With me here, the Nine Heart Begonia Family wouldn't dare do anything to you," Dugu Bo said proudly.
"Thank you, Grandpa Dugu."
"Alright, nothing else. Go Cultivate."
Dugu Bo waved his hand towards Shi Quan, who then returned to his room.
"So, Lingling's current personality and inner loneliness are due to her Family?" Shi Quan thought to himself.
The next morning.
After breakfast, Shi Quan let Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling return to the academy ahead of him.
Shi Quan then went to the Crown Prince Residence.
"Stop, this is an important area of the Crown Prince Residence. Unauthorized personnel are forbidden." As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the Crown Prince Residence, Shi Quan was stopped by two fully armed guards.
Shi Quan took out the token Xue Qinghe had given him. "I am Shi Quan, a student of Tian Dou Royal Academy, and I've come to request an audience with His Highness, the Crown Prince."
"Crown Prince's Token?" Seeing the token in Shi Quan's hand, the two guards' expressions changed. Their attitude immediately shifted from their previous sternness to one of obsequious deference. "Sir Shi Quan, please come in. A maid will guide you inside."
Shi Quan nodded and walked into the Crown Prince Residence.
This was Shi Quan's second time at the Crown Prince Residence, but he still felt that understated, luxurious, and grand atmosphere. Led by a maid, he walked for about ten minutes before being seated by the maid in a reception room nearly a hundred square meters in size.
Drinking the fragrant tea prepared by the maid, Shi Quan waited quietly. After about half an hour, Xue Qinghe's slightly magnetic male voice finally sounded from outside the room.
"Little Brother Shi, I've kept you waiting."
"Big Brother Xue, you're too polite. I hope my sudden visit hasn't disturbed you," Shi Quan said courteously to Xue Qinghe as he walked in.
Xue Qinghe quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "How could it? I'm delighted that Little Brother Shi could come. How could it be a disturbance?"
"Big Brother Xue, actually, I came today to ask you to help me investigate something," Shi Quan said directly.
"Oh?" A glint flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes, and he said with a chuckle, "Little Brother Shi, feel free to speak. As long as I can help, I certainly will."
"Big Brother Xue should know Ye Lingling, right?"
"Ye Lingling? The one with the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit?"
"That's right."
"What do you want me to investigate, Little Brother Shi?"
Shi Quan said directly, "Big Brother Xue, could you help me investigate the matters between Ye Lingling and the Nine Heart Begonia Family?"
Xue Qinghe's lips curved into a smile. "It seems Little Brother Shi knows something? Is that why you're asking me to investigate?"
"Yes, I only just found out recently. I heard that Lingling and the Nine Heart Begonia Family seem to be at odds, so I'm just curious."
"Curious?" Xue Qinghe looked at Shi Quan meaningfully, but said nothing, just nodded in agreement. "I've also heard about Ye Lingling's situation. I will help you investigate. This isn't some secret. It will take at most two or three days. I'll have someone deliver the collected information to you then."
"Then I'll trouble Big Brother Xue."
"It's nothing, this isn't a big deal."
"Then Big Brother Xue, I'll go back to Cultivate now. I won't disturb you any further."
Shi Quan did not linger with Xue Qinghe and directly turned to leave.
Xue Qinghe watched Shi Quan's departing back with a faint smile on her lips. She hadn't expected the first thing Shi Quan asked her to do would be to investigate Ye Lingling.
"It seems he's quite interested in Ye Lingling." Xue Qinghe smiled faintly, then arranged for personnel to begin investigating the matter.
After all, it was the first time Shi Quan had asked for her help, so Xue Qinghe was quite attentive to the matter.
When Shi Quan returned to the academy dormitory, he found that everyone else, including Ning Rongrong, had already returned to the dorms.
"Oh, the lone ranger is back?" Ning Rongrong said blandly, looking at Shi Quan.
Shi Quan was equally blunt, saying directly, "Why are you here again? Didn't you say you'd only study with me for a year?"
"This Young Miss comes when she wants and leaves when she wants. Right now, I just want to come to the academy to study, what's wrong? Nya nya nya..." Ning Rongrong made a face at Shi Quan.
Shi Quan couldn't help but roll his eyes at Ning Rongrong. Their current relationship was like that of bickering rivals who argued every day. If a day went by without them squabbling, it would actually seem strange.
The Tian Dou Royal Academy's opening did not involve any grand ceremonies or miscellaneous rituals. On the first day of school, each class would simply hold a class meeting to ensure all students were present.
The second day of the academy's opening.
Xue Qinghe's people delivered the investigated information.
Looking at the contents of the document, Shi Quan's brows furrowed.
The Nine Heart Begonia Family is a Family that places great importance on Bloodline Legacy. Due to the special nature of their Spirit, to ensure the Family's continuation, the Nine Heart Begonia Family is extremely strict about Bloodline management.
Family members must seek powerful Spirit Masters as partners, so that even if their offspring do not inherit the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit, they can inherit the other parent's Spirit, become powerful Spirit Masters, and thus contribute to protecting the Family.
However, in Ye Lingling's lineage, when her father underwent his Awakening, he did not possess spirit power. In cases like his father's, the Family would directly execute them, euphemistically stating that the Nine Heart Begonia Family does not support idlers.
But Ye Lingling's maternal grandparents couldn't bear to see their son killed and performed a 'cat for a prince' scheme, finding someone who resembled her father by eighty or ninety percent to take his place.
Ye Lingling's father thus managed to save his life, marrying and having children outside as an ordinary person. However, no one could have imagined that with both of Ye Lingling's parents being ordinary people, they would give birth to Ye Lingling, the inheritor of the new generation Nine Heart Begonia Spirit.
The news of Ye Lingling's Awakening of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit was quickly discovered by the Nine Heart Begonia Family.
The matter of Ye Lingling's maternal grandparents' 'cat for a prince' scheme from back then was also quickly investigated. To prevent similar incidents from happening again, the Nine Heart Begonia Family not only executed her maternal grandparents and parents with swift and decisive action but also severely punished their branch Family, serving as a deterrent to all other branch families.
Of course, to the outside World, Ye Lingling's parents were said to have died in an accident, killed by Spirit Beasts.
After Ye Lingling's parents were killed, the Nine Heart Begonia Family brought her back into the Family to begin her training. At first, everything was fine. Logically, Ye Lingling should never have known that her parents and maternal grandparents were personally killed by Family members.
But the internal affairs of the Nine Heart Begonia Family were not harmonious, and by accident, Ye Lingling still learned everything.
At that time, Ye Lingling had just turned twelve.
For the first six years, she grew up happily with her parents, enjoying a blissful and complete life. Then, her parents died together in an accident, which was already a significant blow to Ye Lingling. The appearance of the Nine Heart Begonia Family then offered Ye Lingling warmth. Within the Family, she received the best resources and the most attention. Six more years passed like this.
Yet, in the end, Ye Lingling discovered that all of it was a lie, and the people she loved most had died at the hands of her own clansmen. Such a blow was undoubtedly immense for a twelve-year-old child.
At that time, if Ye Lingling had shown even the slightest intention of rebelling, the Nine Heart Begonia Family would have immediately executed her and then cultivated a new inheritor of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit.
She was very clever; she chose to stay. And from then on, Ye Lingling became a different person, becoming silent and withdrawn, her eyes losing their former sparkle and gradually becoming hollow.
The Family members naturally noticed her abnormality. Fortunately, the Family had no direct evidence to prove that she already knew the full story, and coupled with their branch Family's strong efforts to protect her, Ye Lingling was able to survive within the Family. Otherwise, Ye Lingling would have long since reunited with her parents in another World.
The Elders of their branch Family had also continuously encouraged her to work hard, stating that if one day she could become the Clan Chief, the grievances and injustices she had suffered in the past could be redressed.
Ye Lingling knew that even if she became the Clan Chief in the future, she would only be a Puppet, because she was a support Spirit Master. The true power within the Family still lay with those Spirit Masters who possessed combat strength.
Although it was called the Nine Heart Begonia Family and focused on the Nine Heart Begonia, in reality, the two possessors of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit were merely tools to support the Family.
Within the Nine Heart Begonia Family, whichever branch inherited the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit, that branch's influence would increase linearly. This was also why the Elders of their branch Family had always supported her—it was merely for more power.
As for Ye Lingling, the support Spirit Master, they never worried that she would escape the Family's control.
This was a drawback of support Spirit Master families. If there were more possessors of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit, the Nine Heart Begonia Family would not have developed to such a pathological extent.
Perhaps it was precisely because of the unique nature of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit that such a unique Family as the Nine Heart Begonia Family came into being. The Douluo Continent is, after all, a World where strength is revered.
A school like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which achieved the name of an Upper Three Sects with a support Spirit, is unique and unreplicable.Chapter 78 The Beginning of Planning
Looking at the information in his hand, Shi Quan's eyes couldn't help but fill with anger.
He hadn't expected the Nine Heart Begonia Family to be like this on the inside.
Sure enough, seemingly glamorous families and Sects actually hid darkness that outsiders couldn't see.
The original Star Luo Empire's struggle for the throne between the White Tiger and Hell Civet, with brothers and sisters killing each other, where only one could survive, was the most obvious example.
Ye Lingling had experienced all this since childhood, so it was no wonder that her aura only exuded loneliness and desolation, and it was also clear why her eyes were so hollow and lifeless; perhaps for her, the future was inherently bleak.
"Lingling." The information in Shi Quan's hand was crumpled into a ball. Shi Quan felt an inexplicable heartache for Ye Lingling.
"Nine Heart Begonia Family…" A cold glint flashed in Shi Quan's eyes. To free Ye Lingling, the Nine Heart Begonia Family had to be dealt with.
"I need to plan this carefully."
Through the window, Shi Quan looked at Ye Lingling Cultivating on the playground outside, and his eyes softened a little.
"Alas, if the medicinal power of the Qiluo Tulip hadn't been absorbed, it could have been given to Lingling to consume. It's a pity that most of its medicinal power has already dissipated."
Shi Quan looked regretful. There weren't many Immortal Herbs that appeared in the original work that hadn't had their medicinal power absorbed by the Tenfold Perfect Great Restoration Pill. One was the Yearning Heartbroken Red, one was the Fragrant and beautiful fairy product (Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Product), and one was the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. Besides the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, only the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone had its consumption method explained.
And the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone was clearly not the most suitable Immortal Herb for Ye Lingling.
"I still need to find a way to get some suitable Immortal Herbs for Lingling and Sister Yanzi, but I also need to find an excuse. I'll research it again next time I go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
Ever since he helped Dugu Yan detoxify, Shi Quan would spend a few days at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Dugu Bo every once in a while, partly to study his poisons and partly for Cultivation.
Shi Quan also gradually began to learn about medicinal and medical knowledge, gaining some basic understanding of pharmacology, but it was only basic. To learn deeply, there was still a long way to go.
...
Soon, another semester passed.
In nearly a year, Shi Quan's spirit power Rank had Breakthrough from thirty-two to thirty-six. He was steadily improving at a rate of roughly one Rank every three months.
Regarding the Spirit Fusion Skill, Life God's Wrath, after extensive practice, the two of them had also achieved a qualitative improvement, and the relationship between Shi Quan and Ye Lingling gradually grew closer.
In contrast, Shi Quan and Ning Rongrong, perhaps because of Shi Quan's close relationship with Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong's mood became erratic. She eventually had a big argument with Shi Quan, declared that she would find a stronger and better partner than Shi Quan and surpass him, and then chose to leave.
Ning Rongrong seemed to have always aimed at Shi Quan, constantly thinking about how to surpass him, as if everything she did was for Shi Quan, but she never received a response from Shi Quan. Perhaps this was the fuse between them, and the growing intimacy between Shi Quan and Ye Lingling just ignited that fuse.
At first, Shi Quan thought Ning Rongrong was just throwing a tantrum, but later he found out that this Young Miss hadn't even returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and had run away directly.
This also made Shi Quan suddenly think of a name: Shrek Academy.
This Young Miss, wouldn't she eventually go to Shrek Academy?
It seemed that the future was still inexplicably correcting itself. Shi Quan didn't think much about this matter.
Automated Pill Furnace.
While Dugu Bo was away, Shi Quan used the Pill Furnace again to refine two Muscle and Marrow Cleansing Medicinal Pills.
Continuously extracting the medicinal power of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Immortal Herbs twice directly led to some Immortal Herbs being virtually non-existent. What little medicinal power they originally had was now completely squeezed dry.
Fortunately, most of the herbs from which the Muscle and Marrow Cleansing Pill extracted medicinal power overlapped with those for the Tenfold Perfect Great Restoration Pill, so the entire herb garden wasn't completely squandered.
Shi Quan originally wanted to find two suitable herbs for Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan, but unfortunately, he never found any.
As the semester neared its end, Shi Quan applied for leave from Qin Ming and the Three Great Education Committee in advance, and postponed his enrollment time. When asked, Shi Quan merely said he wanted to go back and spend more time with his parents.
Soon, his leave was approved.
Because he was leaving the academy early and would return late, Shi Quan specifically explained the situation to Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan, telling them not to worry about him and to just wait for him to return.
Fifteen days before the end of the semester, early in the morning, after Shi Quan bid farewell to Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, and the members of the Tiandou Battle Team, he rushed towards Shi Family Village.
Soon after leaving the academy, in a dim forest, Shi Quan's figure changed, and the Douluo 'Peng Yuyan' once again made a dazzling appearance.
With the help of Nine Shadows Shift and Internal Energy, four days later, Shi Quan returned to Shi Family Village under the cover of night.
His figure transformed, Shi Quan's presence appeared silently at home.
"Dad, Mom." Hearing Shi Quan's voice suddenly from behind, the two of them jumped in surprise.
"Shi Quan, you're back so early." Li Meili looked at the figure that suddenly appeared behind her, raised her hand and gently patted him, then looked behind Shi Quan, "Where are Du Gu Yan and Lingling? They didn't come this time?"
"Dad, Mom, I'm back this time for something important. Please don't tell anyone about my return for now."
"What's wrong?" Shi Jian's expression quickly turned serious.
"Nothing." His Spirit Sense spread out, confirming that no one was around. Shi Quan looked at his parents with a serious expression, "Dad, Mom, what I'm about to tell you, you must not be too surprised."
"Sit down and talk." Shi Jian looked at Li Meili, raised his hand and took Li Meili's hand, signaling Shi Quan to sit down.
Shi Quan sat beside them, "Dad, Mom, I can make you Spirit Masters and Cultivate."
"Become Spirit Masters?" Shi Jian's grip on Li Meili's hand tightened. This was something he had longed for but couldn't achieve for many years, and now it was coming from his son's mouth. Li Meili also widened her eyes, covering her mouth, not knowing what to say.
"Tell me in detail." Shi Jian said, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
Shi Quan took out two Medicinal Pills from his hundred treasure pouch. "Dad, Mom, last time I came back, didn't I ask you both for a bottle of blood? The purpose of me wanting blood was to make this Medicinal Pill. This Medicinal Pill is something I custom-made by fusing your blood using some special methods. As long as you take this Medicinal Pill, you will have spirit power and be able to Cultivate. Your Innate talent will be at least Innate full spirit power."
"Medicinal Pill?" Shi Jian looked intently at the Medicinal Pill in Shi Quan's hand, "Just this small pill can give us spirit power? And Innate full spirit power?"
Shi Quan said solemnly, "Dad, Mom, don't underestimate this one Medicinal Pill. The things inside are very precious. Others can't even get them if they beg."
Shi Jian let out a long breath, suppressing the tremor in his heart, and looked at Shi Quan seriously, "Shi Quan, you can completely eat such a precious thing yourself. We are old. Even if we can Cultivate, our future achievements won't be high. It's better to use them all to improve you."
Shi Quan shook his head, "Dad, I already said that this thing is customized for you. It's useless for me to eat it, and I've already eaten something similar and can't eat anything else. Don't worry."
"I've never heard of anyone being able to acquire spirit power and Cultivate. If we eat such a treasure, and if others know that we have spirit power, won't it bring you great trouble?" Shi Jian's gaze remained on Shi Quan's body. Faced with extreme temptation, he first considered Shi Quan.
Li Meili knew that her husband considered things more comprehensively, so she remained silent throughout. She was waiting for the final decision they, father and son, would reach after their discussion.
"It will." Shi Quan nodded. This was inevitable, and as he rose, his parents were very likely to be monitored. "So, Dad, Mom, if you take this Medicinal Pill, then you must leave Shi Family Village and start anew in a city near Heaven Dou City with a new identity."
"Tell me about your arrangements in detail." Shi Jian's voice gradually became steady. He believed that Shi Quan's arrangements would certainly not be that simple.
"Dad, Mom, look." Shi Quan pointed to his face. His internal bones made a creaking sound, and Shi Quan's face began to change. In just a few breaths, Shi Quan seemed to have become a different person.
This was not the ability of the Illusion Mask, but rather the martial arts of Bone Shrinking and Disguise. These two martial arts could only change one's body shape and appearance, but not one's aura, but for Shi Jian and Li Meili, they were sufficient.
"After you have spirit power, I will teach you this method of disguise. Others will not be able to distinguish you by your appearance, and spirit power will also change your temperament. With both combined, it will be enough to deceive everyone. Then, when you settle in a new place, no one will know your whereabouts except me. Even if they discover that you have spirit power, they won't know that you Acquired it later."
"Disguise?" Shi Jian looked at Shi Quan with surprise and uncertainty, "What a miraculous method."
"Besides disguise, I will also teach you two Cultivation Techniques and some martial arts. With these, you can make up for your Acquired deficiencies as much as possible."
"Shi Quan, where did you get all these things?" Shi Jian asked with a frown.
"Dad, you don't need to worry about where these things came from. You just need to know that any one of these things can cause turmoil in the Spirit Master's world. The content of tonight's conversation must not be leaked under any circumstances. Any single item could bring about the demise of our entire Family.
Moreover, as my strength increases, my extraordinary displays will also attract the attention of some forces. You might be monitored later, so I hope you can take the Medicinal Pill, gain spirit power, and start a new life..."Chapter 79: Planning Soul Bone
After Shi Quan clearly explained the pros and cons of the matter, Shi Jian and Li Meili finally agreed. However, they did not take the Medicinal Pill immediately. Instead, after discussing with Shi Quan, they decided to consume the Medicinal Pill on the journey after leaving Shi Family Village.
With his parents' issue resolved, Shi Quan began preparing for the second matter: the Spirit Bone.
This was also the reason Shi Quan had requested leave to return home early.
That night, Shi Quan bid farewell to Shi Jian and Li Meili, telling them he had some urgent matters to attend to, which might take half a month to a month. They could use this time to say goodbye to the villagers, and when he returned, they could prepare for the move.
The next morning.
Douluo 'Wang Baoqiang' swaggered into Nuoding City. His ordinary appearance quickly allowed him to blend into the crowd.
Shi Quan arrived at Notting Academy. After some selection, he chose a hotel room with a view of Notting Academy's main entrance. The room's window directly faced Notting Academy, offering a panoramic view of most of it.
There were still about two days until the holiday.
He dared not release his Spirit Sense casually now. Tang Hao was likely near the Academy at this time, and he didn't want to attract Tang Hao's attention.
He withdrew his gaze.
He took out the map from his snow jade bracelet and spread it on the bed.
This map was also provided by Xue Qinghe at Shi Quan's request.
This map was a special supply map of the Heaven Dou Empire, drawn by the Heaven Dou Empire's flying Spirit Masters through aerial observation. The complete map encompassed the entire Heaven Dou Empire. Apart from some dangerous and treacherous areas of Spirit Beast forests not being specifically depicted, the other geographical features were drawn with extreme precision.
Furthermore, the map also marked relative distances with accurate units.
However, since it was aerial observation and not a detailed, on-the-ground search by scouts, coupled with the limitations of the blueprint, it was certainly impossible to mark how high a specific mountain was or how many small rivers were in a forest.
If it were truly detailed down to small streams, rivers, and forest embankments, then it wouldn't be an ordinary map, but a military map.
Once it involved military matters, even Xue Qinghe could not give it away casually.
However, since it came from Xue Qinghe, although not as detailed as a military map, the map still provided detailed markings for terrain, mountain ranges, larger rivers, and villages.
"Nuoding City." Shi Quan's fingertip paused, quickly fixing on the location of Nuoding City, and he scanned the surroundings.
"Saint Spirit Village is here." Shi Quan quickly confirmed the location of Saint Spirit Village and focused his gaze on the mountain range near Saint Spirit Village.
"Mountain range, mountain range... and a river twenty meters wide. The outer terrain is steep. From the outside to the inside, Tang San followed Tang Hao for half a day, traversing between peaks, so the mountain terrain is quite rugged. The original text didn't specify the exact direction, and with Tang San's strength, half a day of full-speed travel means a considerable distance..."
Muttering to himself, Shi Quan took out a ruler and a pen, drawing a straight line starting from the head of Saint Spirit Village.
In the original text, Tang San said their house was at the head of Saint Spirit Village.
And there was only one direction near the mountain range that was also the head of the village, so Shi Quan drew a straight line based on that.
What if the location where Tang Hao built his house happened to overlook where he planted Ah Yin and stored the Spirit Bone?
So, by drawing a straight line from the head of Saint Spirit Village, following this line of inquiry, and combining it with the information revealed in the original text,
Before long, Shi Quan's gaze was fixed on the middle section of a mountain range.
"The cartographer is very clever. Although they didn't think of using color differences to indicate mountain heights, using these contour lines is quite convenient."
A smile appeared in Shi Quan's eyes.
A river twenty meters wide, plus a waterfall nearly two hundred meters high—how could anyone not see it from the sky, unless they were blind?
Moreover, the waterfall marked on the map was exactly near the straight line Shi Quan had drawn.
The distance from the waterfall's location to Saint Spirit Village was less than two hundred and fifty li. With Tang Hao's strength, if he missed Ah Yin, he could go visit her at night and return home silently by early morning the next day.
From a geographical standpoint and from various human perspectives, this place was highly likely to be where Tang Hao planted Ah Yin and hid the 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone.
However, to be safe, Shi Quan did not directly confirm it. He still surveyed all the other mountain ranges around Saint Spirit Village again.
He ultimately concluded that, based on the various conditions and factors in the original text, only this one mountain range fit.
He had to thank Xue Qinghe for providing such a detailed map; otherwise, he would have to spend a lot of time running from mountain to mountain. Since it met almost all the conditions, Shi Quan was almost certain this was the mountain range he was looking for.
"If I can confirm this is where Ah Yin is, then the location of the Blue Silver King will also be easier to find." Shi Quan couldn't help but think.
"In the original text, Tang Hao took Tang San on a five-day journey, finally arriving at an unknown forest. Tang Hao's exact words were that this forest has Spirit Beasts suitable for you, which can also be interpreted as, besides Spirit Beasts suitable for you, there are other Spirit Beasts. Five days of travel, a Spirit Beast forest, and an 85,000-year-old Blue Silver King—this forest must be quite large."
Shi Quan thought to himself, then shook his head after looking at the marked mountain range.
Although the current mountain range met the conditions, whether it was the exact one remained to be seen. Before confirming it, rushing to find the Blue Silver King's location would be too hasty. The forest where the Blue Silver King resides could wait until he specifically found Ah Yin and the 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone.
"And now..." Shi Quan's gaze returned to Notting Academy, "...I just need to wait for Tang San to leave the Academy and report to Shrek Academy."
In the original text, after Tang San was beaten, Tang Hao appeared that same night and gave Zhao Wuji another good beating.
This means that on the way to Soto City, Tang Hao was actually secretly protecting Xiao Wu and Tang San. Perhaps he was worried about Tang San encountering danger, or perhaps he was worried about them encountering high-Rank Spirit Masters and Xiao Wu's identity being discovered.
Regardless of the situation, only by confirming that Tang Hao was not at the place where Ah Yin and the Spirit Bone were hidden could Shi Quan proceed with peace of mind.
Two days later.
The Academy was on holiday.
At the Academy gate, parents who came to pick up their children stood in a cluster.
Shi Quan in the hotel quietly watched this scene. After the crowd dispersed, he did not see Tang San or Xiao Wu.
He was not in a hurry.
During the day, if he had nothing to do, he would go to a teahouse near the hotel to leisurely drink tea and chat with the owner. With the Illusion Mask's concealment, even if Shi Quan stood in front of Tang Hao, Tang Hao would not realize Shi Quan was a Spirit Master.
For the next few days, Shi Quan spent his days blending in near the Academy like an ordinary person, only Cultivating at night.
Another seven days passed.
Xiao Wu and Tang San finally walked out of Notting Academy.
They looked back at Nuoding City, as if bidding farewell. After a moment of pause, they finally departed.
Shi Quan glanced at the direction they left in, then quickly withdrew his gaze. "This direction isn't Soto City... It looks like they're going back to Saint Spirit Village first."
"This is troublesome. I definitely can't follow them to Saint Spirit Village. That guy Tang Hao must be watching them from somewhere right now."
Shi Quan got up and walked towards the hotel. Back in his room, he reopened the map between Saint Spirit Village and Soto City. "They probably won't take any country paths, as those are dangerous. They'll definitely stick to the official road."
"The official road..." Shi Quan's gaze fell on the nearest official road near Saint Spirit Village. "If they're going to Soto City, this should be their only route. There are usually teahouses and inns along official roads for travelers to rest. I'll go check it out."
Anyway, there was no rush.
Shi Quan slowly checked out of the room, then went to the street to buy some dry food, packed it into a bag, and walked out of Nuoding City disguised as an ordinary person, strolling leisurely along the official road, enjoying the scenery as he walked.
When he saw no one around, Douluo 'Wang Baoqiang' went offline, and Douluo 'Huang Bo' came online.
Tang Hao was hidden somewhere unknown. If he had seen Douluo 'Wang Baoqiang's' face and then encountered him again on the road later, it would inevitably arouse suspicion, so changing faces was very necessary.
Shi Quan's pace was very slow. It wasn't until the next day, nearing noon, that he looked out and saw a wisp of smoke rising in the distance. His gaze shifted down to a small teahouse and inn, standing at a bend in the official road. This teahouse and inn was very simple: in front was a small tea shed with two tables and a few long benches, and behind it was a single-story house.
Inside the tea shed, besides the owner, there were only three scattered people.
These three were clearly together, occupying one table and chatting happily.
"Owner, a pot of tea." Shi Quan came into the shop and sat down.
"Coming!" The owner's cheerful voice rang out.
This owner was also good at choosing a location for his business. This teahouse was situated at a junction of several official roads, so with people constantly coming and going, business was naturally better.
One of these official roads led in the direction of Soto City, meaning Tang San and the others were very likely to pass by this teahouse.
For the next few days, Shi Quan began to change his identity daily and come to this teahouse, constantly walking back and forth on the official road in the direction of Soto City, then drinking tea at the teahouse.
Since he couldn't go to Saint Spirit Village, he would wait here for Tang San and Xiao Wu to arrive.
Another five days passed like this.
"Little San, there's a teahouse here. Let's go in and have some tea. I'm so thirsty after walking for so long." Xiao Wu's voice came from outside the teahouse.
Inside the teahouse, hearing the familiar name and voice, Douluo 'Song Xiaobao's' lips curved slightly upward as he drank his tea. He had waited so long, and they had finally arrived.
In a short while, Xiao Wu and Tang San appeared in the teahouse and sat down. Xiao Wu, pulling a carrot from who knows where, munched on it happily while drinking tea.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a satisfied Xiao Wu finally nodded to Tang San. "Let's go, Little San."
Tang San nodded back at her dotingly, his hand flashing across his waist, and two bronze coins appeared on the table as Xiao Wu got up and left.
And the direction they left in was exactly the direction of Soto City!Chapter 80 Devouring the Blue Silver Emperor
Shi Quan continued to sip his tea unhurriedly, waiting until Tang San and Xiao Wu disappeared from his sight. After another quarter of an hour, Shi Quan finally got up, paid for his tea, and walked leisurely towards the official road leading to Saint Spirit Village.
After walking for a quarter of an hour, his figure changed again, and his pace quickened.
He used Nine Shadows Shift, and as he approached Saint Spirit Village, his Ling Po Martial Soul Spirit attached itself to him, then he silently infiltrated the dilapidated blacksmith shop at the head of the village.
Upon entering the back room of the blacksmith shop, it was already empty, with only a single wooden plank bed remaining.
At one end of the wooden plank bed, there was a small window. He floated onto the wooden plank bed.
The scene before him was just as Shi Quan had expected; if one were on the wooden plank bed, they could look through the window and see the distant mountain range.
Following his gaze, the direction almost perfectly coincided with the mountain range Shi Quan had marked on the map.
This further confirmed Shi Quan's conjecture.
Passing through the stone wall of the blacksmith shop, Shi Quan's figure quickly vanished into the mountain range. With the ability to float and fly, the steep cliffs of the mountain range had no effect on him whatsoever.
He flew for four hours.
Faint rumbling sounds began to reach his ears. The air gradually became humid.
The waterfall was almost there!
After four hours of flying, the bright moon was already high in the sky.
Under the moonlight.
There was the roaring sound of rushing water.
Looking at the large waterfall, nearly ninety degrees vertical, Shi Quan's eyes flashed with a hint of excitement.
Shi Quan floated to the bottom of the waterfall and, as expected, saw a pool of water so clear that the bottom was visible, serene and deep, like a giant sapphire.
Looking up at the waterfall, which hung like a jade belt on the nearly two-hundred-meter-high mountain wall, everything before him was almost identical to what was described in the original work. He could almost certainly confirm that this was where Tang Hao planted Ah Yin and hid the Spirit Bone.
"Tang Hao's single hammer strike reversed more than half the distance of the waterfall; how astonishing must that power be?" As the descriptions of Tang Hao from the original work surfaced in his mind, Shi Quan couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
Then, his figure pressed against the waterfall, slowly floating up to a hundred meters in the air, and began to search.
The rushing waterfall passed directly through Shi Quan's body. As a Spirit body, these waterfalls had no effect on him whatsoever. After passing through the waterfall and looking at the smooth stone walls, Shi Quan began to get a headache.
The original work only mentioned that it was beyond half the distance, with no other detailed records, so he could only search slowly.
Fortunately, with the help of his Spirit Sense and Xiao Meng's assistance, one person and one soul spirit quickly discovered a hidden cave within the mountain wall.
It must be said that Tang Hao was truly good at choosing locations. The surrounding terrain of this mountain range was treacherous, and there were no Spirit Beasts inside, mostly just wild beasts. Outside the mountain range, there was also an Elementary Soul Hunting Forest, so this kind of place was almost uninhabited.
Even if someone came, who would have thought that behind this two-hundred-meter waterfall, there was also a small cave?
It's no wonder Tang Hao dared to hide Ah Yin and the Spirit Bone in such a secluded place.
Passing through the mountain wall, it was pitch black inside.
He took out a fire starter from his snow jade bracelet, and as the flame rose, the surroundings immediately lit up.
"Just in case, I can't delay." Shi Quan suppressed the excitement in his heart and quickly floated inward, guided by the light of the fire.
Before long, Shi Quan arrived at the innermost stone chamber.
The stone chamber had no furnishings and was empty, but there was a small mound of earth. On the mound, a slender Blue Silver Grass swayed in the wind. The Blue Silver Grass looked longer than ordinary grass blades, and what was most peculiar was the golden fine lines on its leaves.
This was precisely the Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin.
Without the slightest hesitation, after revealing his form, Shi Quan directly squatted down and dug through the earth with both hands, completely unearthing the main body of the Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin. He then placed it into a jade basin and stored it in his hundred treasure pouch.
After doing all this, Shi Quan's gaze finally fell upon the stone hole above the stone chamber.
When he first arrived at the stone chamber, Xiao Meng had already discovered a hidden groove within the stone hole above, and inside the groove was a box.
He didn't need to guess what was in the box.
He summoned his Blue Silver King, and its vines coiled up, quickly retrieving the iron box from the hole.
Shi Quan didn't even open it to look, already knowing it was what he wanted.
Because the System's voice in his mind had already sounded again.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for discovering the 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone and the Blue Silver Emperor seed. A plunder treasure chest has been triggered and opened for the host. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Spirit Bone Modulator."
One word: awesome!
Not only did he obtain the 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone and the Blue Silver Emperor's seed, but the System also triggered a plunder treasure chest. This time's harvest could be said to be bountiful.
After putting everything away, Shi Quan, who was about to leave, suddenly paused, rubbed his chin, and a mischievous smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He raised his hand and placed it on the stone wall. His Thick Earth Spirit merged into the stone wall.
Words began to appear on the stone wall.
"Tang Hao, you brat, I'll take this 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone. Consider it compensation for your hammer strike back then. The Blue Silver Grass in the earth should be the Blue Silver Emperor who sacrificed herself to you back then, right? A 100,000-year Spirit Beast didn't die after sacrificing herself; I'm quite interested, so I've taken her back for research."
"As for who I am... my name is in the bottom left corner, see for yourself."
After doing all this, Shi Quan's figure quickly blurred, then disappeared from the stone chamber.
After leaving the waterfall, Shi Quan began to advance at full speed towards Shi Family Village.
Saint Spirit Village and Shi Family Village were in two completely different directions. He floated and flew all the way, leaving no trace. Even if Tang Hao had immense power, he would never be able to trace him to Shi Family Village.
Moreover, the message Shi Quan left was very suggestive.
Every word hinted at the great battle of that year.
Only people from Spirit Hall knew about Ah Yin's sacrifice. When Tang Hao saw these words, his first thought would definitely be Spirit Hall, and he wouldn't think of him.
After flying for a day, Shi Quan finally arrived at the Lianyun Mountains near Shi Family Village.
Shi Quan found a high mountain with treacherous terrain, and after a simple search, he directly entered a mountain cave with a narrow entrance that ordinary people could not access.
System Space.
Shi Quan first checked the rewards from the System treasure chest.
Spirit Bone Modulator: A special tool from a certain Douluo mobile game that can modify Spirit Bones to enhance their power.
Note: Spirit Bone modification is not 100% successful and may cause the Spirit Bone to be destroyed.
"Even things from the game are appearing, but unfortunately, reality isn't as easy as the game for getting Spirit Bones." Shi Quan shook his head.
He extracted the Spirit Bone Modulator. The System's description was only a general overview; he needed to extract the item to understand its specific function and usage.
After a simple exploration, Shi Quan understood the specific functions of the Spirit Bone Modulator.
The Spirit Bone Modulator had only two functions.
First, Fusion: It can merge two or more different Spirit Bones into one Spirit Bone.
Second, Enhancement: It can use certain special and precious items to absorb their energy to strengthen the power of the Spirit Bone, increase its age limit, and enhance its power.
For example, in the original work, Tang San's head Spirit Bone, the Mind Condensing Wisdom Skull, absorbed the power of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and then evolved into an existence exceeding a 100,000-year Spirit Bone. This enhancement function is somewhat similar.
After understanding the specific uses of the Spirit Bone Modulator, Shi Quan's expression was a bit strange.
His gaze fell on the Sacred Dragon Bloodline Crystal. Could he use this Sacred Dragon Bloodline Crystal to enhance a Spirit Bone?
It might actually work.
The only thing to note was that this modification was not 100% successful. If it failed and the Spirit Bone was destroyed, he would suffer a great loss.
Compared to the automated Pill Furnace, the Spirit Bone Modulator was better in that it had no usage restrictions.
"Then, the matter of the Spirit Bone can wait for a bit."
The 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone had two Spirit Abilities: flight and healing.
Shi Quan already possessed the ability to fly, and the healing ability was not very useful to him at the moment. It would be better to save it for later Fusion and enhancement.
Shi Quan raised his hand, and the Blue Silver Emperor's seed appeared in his hand.
Blue light bloomed, and the Blue Silver King Spirit emerged.
When the Blue Silver King sensed the aura of the Blue Silver Emperor, Shi Quan clearly felt his heart skip a beat. He could distinctly feel the Blue Silver King Spirit's Thrilling. If it were the ordinary Blue Silver Grass from before facing the Blue Silver Emperor, perhaps it would only feel submission.
But now, the Blue Silver King.
Black patterns appeared within the Blue Silver King's crystal-clear veins. The Yin-attribute Internal Energy within Shi Quan's body, guided by the Blue Silver King, autonomously merged into it.
Beneath the rich vitality, an extremely evil dark devouring power emerged.
After his Spirit mutated, Shi Quan had almost never used the devouring attribute of the Blue Silver Grass, because this attribute was too evil.
According to the saying in Douluo Dalu 2, the Blue Silver Grass with the devouring attribute should be called Dark Blue Silver Grass, belonging to an evil Spirit.
After the devouring attribute bloomed, the Blue Silver King didn't even need Shi Quan to control it. Its thick vines directly enveloped the Blue Silver Emperor in Shi Quan's hand.
Black light bloomed, and a blue halo radiated from the Spirit. Strands of the halo began to merge into the Blue Silver King.
The originally thick and long Blue Silver King strangely contracted, and rich Life energy began to brew within the Blue Silver King, then transformed into a faint golden pattern.
It was a pity, though, that even after the last wisp of blue halo merged into the Blue Silver King, that faint golden pattern did not fully form.
"I still thought too simply of the Blue Silver Emperor."
Shi Quan looked at the shrunken Blue Silver King in his hand. Underneath its crystal-clear leaf veins, a black halo flowed.
Although its appearance hadn't changed much, compared to the ordinary Blue Silver King before, the current Blue Silver King now possessed the Bloodline of an Emperor. Both its vitality and toughness had received a certain boost.
From the current situation, simple devouring alone could not directly transform the Blue Silver King into the Blue Silver Emperor. He might still need the help of that 85,000-year Blue Silver King Spirit Beast to awaken the Blue Silver Emperor.
"Although it didn't directly evolve, at least the current Blue Silver King has the qualifications to become an Emperor…"