Damn Heavenly Flames

Sitting cross-legged, Han Yu guided the Fallen Heart Flame within him, continuously tempering the Soul Power in his body.

Even without deliberately cultivating, the Fallen Heart Flame continued refining his Soul Power.

"No wonder it's called a flame that cheats at cultivation. With any other Heavenly Flame, the improvement in Soul Power would be nowhere near this great."

He had only been cultivating for a few minutes, yet the results already matched an hour of ordinary cultivation. This speed was truly terrifying.

"Teacher Han, the flame emanating from your body can actually speed up my cultivation." Ye Lingling said in surprise.

She had seen plenty of fire-attributed Soul Masters, but a Soul Master capable of helping others cultivate was something she had not only never seen, but which had never appeared even in the history of Douluo Continent.

Han Yu thought it over. Since he had decided to take Ye Lingling under his wing, giving her a wisp of the Fallen Heart Flame's Heart Fire would indeed help accelerate her cultivation.

"This flame is a rare wonder of heaven and earth. I can give you a wisp of Sub-fire, which will also aid your cultivation."

"Teacher Han, can you really do that?" Though she did not know what it was, the cultivation speed of support-type Soul Masters was universally acknowledged as the slowest in the entire Soul Master world. With this help, she knew she might gain some ability to protect herself.

On Douluo Continent, the status of Healing-Type Soul Masters was roughly equivalent to that of alchemists on Douqi Continent. Battles between Soul Masters never ceased, and receiving the aid of a powerful Healing-Type Soul Master would undoubtedly leave one with fewer worries.

Healing-Type Soul Masters did not merely work for payment. Those who sought treatment, so long as they were not ungrateful wretches like Tang San, knew to repay kindness.

If I can quickly reach Soul Saint, I won't have to fear the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's pursuit. Having made up her mind, Ye Lingling walked before Han Yu and took the initiative to remove her veil.

A faint, icy sorrow always lingered on her beautiful face, yet her eyes were brimming with expectation.

Even Han Yu could not help but marvel. Among all the women he had seen so far, Ye Lingling was absolutely the most beautiful.

Compared to Si Si, who was always clinging to him—no, the two could not even be compared.

"Why did you suddenly decide to remove your veil?" Han Yu asked with a smile.

Ye Lingling said solemnly, "Such a rare treasure belongs to Teacher Han. If I continued hiding my face before you, I would truly be unworthy of accepting it."

"I thought wearing veils was a tradition in your family. Since that's the case, sit properly."

Han Yu put away his playful expression, his face growing more serious. "You are not a fire-attributed Soul Master, and this flame will reside near your heart. If it goes out of control, you will certainly die."

"Later, I'll control the Sub-fire to 'build a nest' inside your body. There may be some burning pain, so remember to release your Soul Power and do not resist."

Ye Lingling nodded solemnly.

To become stronger, this was an ordeal she had to endure.

"Here it comes!"

A faint wisp of Sub-fire emerged in Han Yu's palm.

Though its shape could not be seen, the flame's temperature made a plant-type Soul Master like Ye Lingling tremble with fear.

"System, help me out. She's a plant-type Soul Master and is naturally afraid of flames. I'm afraid this might cost her life."

The host must absorb a Soul Ring older than twenty-five thousand years for the Ten Thousand Fires System to provide assistance.

Han Yu had originally planned to absorb a twenty-thousand-year Soul Ring. Adding another five thousand years would inevitably increase the difficulty exponentially.

But Heavenly Flames were no ordinary flames. Perhaps they could help when he absorbed the Soul Ring.

With the enhancement of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, both Han Yu's physique and Spiritual Power had long since surpassed what they once were.

"Alright!"

Following the system's modification, the flame will perfectly adapt to the target.

Han Yu did not hesitate. In an instant, he sent the Heart Fire into Ye Lingling's body.

"Mm~" Ye Lingling felt incomparable pain.

"Bear with it. This will be of great help to you in the future!"

"Teacher Han, please continue," Ye Lingling said weakly.

The moment the Heart Fire entered her body, Han Yu relied on his connection to the Heart Fire's origin to fully perceive the path the Sub-fire took within her.

He could not let the Heart Fire "build its nest" on Ye Lingling's heart. Otherwise, if anything went wrong, he would not even have a chance to save her.

After considering it for a while, Han Yu decided to place the Sub-fire in Ye Lingling's dantian.

That way, it could constantly temper her Soul Power, and if it ever went out of control, Ye Lingling would be able to sense it quickly.

Once she passed the initial period of pain, Ye Lingling's aura steadied considerably. Han Yu seized the opportunity and swiftly had the Heart Fire "build its nest."

No one knew how much time had passed before the Heart Fire finally finished "building its nest."

Having suffered massive Spiritual Power depletion, Han Yu slowly lay back.

"Thank you, Teacher Han. I... ah~"

"What's wrong?" Afraid that something had gone wrong with the Sub-fire, Han Yu hurriedly sat up.

The sight before him was something he would never forget.

Ye Lingling's snow-white skin, the graceful curves of her body—

"I didn't see anything!" Coming to his senses, Han Yu quickly turned around.

Ye Lingling lowered her head shyly, a flush spreading across her face.

Damn Heavenly Flames. You're useless at everything else, but when it comes to burning clothes, you're number one. If word gets out, my reputation will be ruined. Even as he cursed inwardly, that snowy-white image continued surfacing in Han Yu's mind.

In both his previous life and this one, he had been a true-blue bachelor. How had he ever seen such a scene before?

After cultivating for some time, Han Yu saw that his Spiritual Power had fully recovered and his body had returned to peak condition. He decided, "Let's head out today. I'll help you obtain your Soul Ring first. After that, I need to obtain my fifth Soul Ring as well, and I'll need your support then."

Ye Lingling nodded.

Only after Han Yu confirmed that it was safe outside the cave did he step out.

The two tacitly avoided mentioning what had happened earlier, as though nothing had occurred.

"The Nine Heart Begonia is a plant-type Martial Soul, so plant-type Soul Beasts with healing abilities should be your first choice. With the Heart Fire tempering your body, perhaps you can consider a third Soul Ring of around fifteen hundred years."

One had to know that a fifteen-hundred-year Soul Ring was the maximum age a third Soul Ring could be absorbed at. For ordinary Soul Masters, only those with strong physiques would dare attempt it.

Ye Lingling was merely a support-type Soul Master. Originally, absorbing a twelve-hundred-year Soul Ring for her third Soul Ring would already have been her limit.

"Teacher Han, I can do it." Ye Lingling had naturally felt the improvement in her physical strength.

A fifteen-hundred-year Soul Ring was just right for her.

"Still, plant-type Soul Beasts with healing abilities aren't easy to find."

Han Yu himself knew of one: the Blue Silver Emperor. Other than that, most of his knowledge came from the original owner's memories.

It had to be said that compared to a fame-seeking fraud like Yu Xiaogang, if not for his limited resources, the original owner's achievements in researching Martial Soul theory would definitely have surpassed Yu Xiaogang's.

"Before we came, my family received news from a Soul Hunting Squad that clusters of Teak Spirit Vines had appeared in the outer region of the Star Dou Great Forest. I know where they are. Teacher Han, let me lead the way."

"Alright."

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