Five Months of Progress, News of the Immortal Herbs

The next day, just as Emperor Xue Ye had promised, the teachers and resources arranged for him arrived on schedule.

Lin Chen looked at the large group of teachers transferred to Heaven Dou Academy specifically to serve him alone, and relief showed on his face.

There were five of them in all: two men, two women, and an old man. Each was responsible for teaching a different subject, including physical training, combat techniques, Soul Skill release techniques, and various kinds of knowledge related to Soul Masters.

There were two familiar faces on the teaching team. One of the young men was Qin Ming, an old acquaintance from the anime, while the old man was Bai Baoshan, the fat old man from the Education Committee.

Bai Baoshan patted his plump belly, a gentle smile appearing on his wise face. "Your Highness Lin Chen, starting today, we will be teaching you. We will arrange a full-day training schedule for you."

At that, the smile on Lin Chen's face abruptly froze. But he no longer had a choice and could only throw himself wholeheartedly into arduous training.

In the best Mimicry Training Rooms at Heaven Dou Academy and the Crown Prince's Residence, Lin Chen devoted himself entirely to cultivation, giving it his all every time.

Sweat ran down his forehead, and during practical combat training he was beaten like a whipped spinning top. Every day left him utterly exhausted.

The only unexpected part of his training was perhaps that Qian Renxue, His Highness the Crown Prince, not only visited him often but also treated his wounds, which could be said to have soothed Lin Chen's wounded heart.

And so, time flew by like a white steed flashing past a gap. In the blink of an eye, five months had passed.

Over those five months, Lin Chen devoted nearly all his time and effort to cultivation.

With his peerless talent, arduous efforts, and the support of all kinds of precious resources, his strength had once again improved dramatically.

Whether in the speed at which his Soul Power grew, his control over his Martial Soul, his combat skills, or his physical strength, he far surpassed others his age.

He had become increasingly proficient in using his Martial Soul, and he could combine his Soul Skills with ease. Compared to before, when he had relied on brute force to smash through everything, he had now learned all kinds of techniques.

Although five months had passed, Lin Chen's cultivation had actually reached level 30 in the second month. He had long been a prospective Soul Elder, only one Soul Ring away from breaking through again.

The growth in his strength had also made his presence more powerful. Even against a Soul Ancestor, Lin Chen was confident he could fight and win.

During those five months, Lin Chen ate the remaining piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue, and Qian Renxue, at Lin Chen's urging, also absorbed the medicinal power of that piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue.

As a result, both of their physiques improved considerably.

The upper limit of the Soul Rings Lin Chen could now withstand had already surpassed ten thousand years. He could absorb a Soul Ring of around twelve thousand years, though that was without accounting for the soul shock.

"It's about time..." Lin Chen stretched, feeling the powerful strength within him, and murmured softly, "It's time to get ready to go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

"As for Tang San... he should be at Nuoding Academy right now, playing house with Gangzi and Xiao Wu..."

The Crown Prince's Residence.

Lin Chen went to Xue Qinghe's study and told him about his current condition.

"Level 30 already..."

A trace of wistfulness crossed Xue Qinghe's face, but a smile quickly returned. "As expected of my student. A Soul Elder not yet seven years old—you're the only one in the entire continent."

"Haha..."

Lin Chen gave a couple of awkward laughs and complained inwardly, If you hadn't come to the Heaven Dou Empire as an undercover agent, your cultivation would probably be quite a bit faster than mine.

Though that was what Lin Chen thought, his face was full of smiles. "You flatter me, Brother Xue. I only did what I should."

Xue Qinghe smiled and shook his head. "You should change that habit of being so modest. You're like a little old man."

Lin Chen smiled and scratched his head. After chatting with Xue Qinghe a little longer, he finally got to the point. "Brother Xue, it's about time I went hunting for a Soul Ring. This time, I want to hunt for a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring."

"Hmm?"

Xue Qinghe frowned slightly. "Was that your own idea? That's a little too reckless. You can't absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring yet."

"Though your physique is already strong enough, your spiritual power isn't. A Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring represents a qualitative change. There's a soul shock when you absorb it, and if your spiritual power isn't strong enough, you'll suffer a backlash."

"Brother Xue, have you forgotten Senior Dugu's Herb Garden? I heard Senior Dugu say there are quite a few rare medicinal herbs in it, and even plenty that can improve spiritual power!"

As Lin Chen said this, he decisively passed the buck to Dugu Bo. Never mind whether Dugu Bo knew about any of it, as long as he could get away with it.

Hearing Lin Chen's words, Xue Qinghe immediately realized what he meant.

"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? There are indeed many Immortal Herbs there that are rarely seen anywhere in the world, and quite a few of them can improve spiritual power."

Xue Qinghe pondered for a moment, his mind filled with thoughts.

In truth, he did not know much about Immortal Herbs, having only occasionally seen a few descriptions in books.

But ever since Lin Chen mentioned the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, she had taken the matter seriously and sent a secret letter about it to Qian Daoliu.

After all, she remembered that Chrysanthemum Douluo's Martial Soul was the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, so he ought to know a great deal about Immortal Herbs.

So he asked Qian Daoliu to send him information on Immortal Herbs. When Qian Daoliu heard that Qian Renxue was actually interested in them, he seized Chrysanthemum Douluo without another word.

He then spent a full three months having Chrysanthemum Douluo compile the appearances and effects of the Immortal Herbs he knew about, as well as a series of precautions, including possible taboos, into a book, which he sent to Qian Renxue.

Seeing Xue Qinghe's thoughtful expression, Lin Chen knew this visit was sure to go smoothly.

After all, he had been coveting those Immortal Herbs for a long time. Besides increasing Soul Power, Immortal Herbs could also improve the aptitude of those who consumed them and even promote Martial Soul Evolution.

In the original story, Immortal Herbs had played a crucial role in allowing the entire protagonist group to become gods.

Otherwise, apart from Tang San and Oscar, the other five could never have become gods.

After all, with those seven from Shrek, without Tang San and the Immortal Herbs to help them, let alone becoming gods, they would have counted as heaven-gifted geniuses if they could become Titled Douluo before fifty.

Ning Rongrong in particular would never have broken past level 79 in her entire life. After all, the upper limit of her Martial Soul was right there.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? It's a good thing I had Grandpa send me the information on Immortal Herbs in advance. Otherwise, I'm afraid I really wouldn't know what to do, Xue Qinghe murmured inwardly.

Then she raised her head and smiled. "In that case, I happen to have done some research on Immortal Herbs. We can set out at any time. Let's first go ask Mister Dugu where the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is."

Before long, Lin Chen and Qian Renxue arrived at a side hall in the Crown Prince's Residence, where Dugu Bo lived.

"Senior Dugu, I've come to treat Dugu Yan's poison!" Lin Chen called from outside the door, a smile on his face.