A Ten-Level Surge

Xiao Han knew that Lovesick Heartbreak Red could thoroughly transform the body of whoever consumed it, greatly increasing their Soul Power.

Although Shui Bing'er possessed the Top-Tier Beast Spirit, the Ice Phoenix, she had been unable to fully control its power when her Martial Soul first awakened.

Therefore, after recovering from her illness, she had spent over half a year improving her physique. As a result, she had only cultivated for three or four months during her first year, increasing her Soul Power by just one level.

Even now, when Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu used the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Ice Snow Falling to unleash the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul's origin power, she still could not fully control it.

But things were different now.

Shui Bing'er had gained Lovesick Heartbreak Red's recognition. After consuming it, both her body and Martial Soul would be transformed.

Xiao Han smiled.

"Bing'er, you've already gained its recognition. Hurry and eat it."

Shui Bing'er stared dazedly at the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her palm, somewhat reluctant to do so.

"Xiao Han, didn't you say it would never wither after recognizing its owner? I can't bear to eat it."

"Not only can it increase your Soul Power, it can also help you better control the Ice Phoenix's power. Once you eat it, it will merge with you. It will simply stay by your side in another way."

"Alright."

Holding Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Shui Bing'er walked to another corner of the room.

Then, Xiao Han took out two more Immortal Herbs and handed them to Shen Liuyu and Qiu Ruoshui.

"Sister Liuyu, this Black Tortoise Armor Grass suits you very well. It can strengthen your physical strength and endurance, and it can also improve the defense of your Enamel Lucky Crocodile Martial Soul. Take it and consume it."

"Mm, thank you."

"Sister Ruoshui, this Azure Wave Spirit Orchid can strengthen your foundation and nourish your vitality, while also opening up your meridians. It suits you very well. Consume it the same way they did. Take it."

"Alright, thank you, little junior brother."

The seven girls nearly filled the corners of the room, each absorbing her own Immortal Herb.

Lin Zhiruo walked over to Xiao Han.

"Xiao Han, the Immortal Herbs have all been distributed. Is it your turn now?"

"Mm."

Xiao Han took out the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum from the Snow Domain Soul Silk.

"Mom, I'm going to consume it now."

"Alright. I'll stand guard for all of you."

Xiao Han sat down, ate the chrysanthemum's stamens and petals one after another, then began cultivating on the spot to refine its medicinal power.

Time passed second by second.

Xiao Han was the first to awaken.

After absorbing the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot, it was as though Xiao Han had gained a miniature Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well within his body. Absorbing other Immortal Herbs was now much easier.

Lin Zhiruo looked at Xiao Han with anticipation and urgently asked, "Xiao Han, how was it? How much did your Soul Power increase?"

"Mom, my physique has been further strengthened. It seems I've gained a Vajra Body. I'm not sure exactly how much my Soul Power has increased, but I've already broken through level forty."

"In other words, it increased by at least four levels. Wonderful! You can go with me to the Ice Sealed Forest to hunt Soul Beasts!"

Lin Zhiruo was overjoyed.

Xiao Han had yet to obtain his Fourth Soul Ring. Even if he possessed excess Soul Power, he could not sense his exact level.

Being able to leap directly from level thirty-six to above level forty was already more than enough for him.

After Shui Yue'er awoke, she examined herself with an incredulous expression.

"My Soul Power actually increased so much."

"Yue'er, you're awake. How do you feel?"

"It feels like a dream. My Soul Power rose three levels in a row and broke through level thirty. This is incredible!"

Xiao Han smiled calmly.

"Yue'er, you've gained more than just three levels. You don't have your Third Soul Ring yet, so the excess Soul Power can't be displayed. I estimate that after you obtain your Third Soul Ring, your Soul Power should reach around level thirty-five."

"It can increase that much?"

"Of course."

Shui Yue'er became even more excited.

Yu Hairou, Gu Qingbo, Shen Liuyu, and Qiu Ruoshui awakened one after another.

"How are all of you? How much did your Soul Power increase?"

Yu Hairou exclaimed in amazement, "Xiao Han, your Immortal Herbs are truly miraculous. My Soul Power rose five levels in a row, directly reaching level thirty-seven."

"Five levels—not bad."

Xiao Han looked at Gu Qingbo, Shen Liuyu, and Qiu Ruoshui with a smile.

"You three senior sisters should be like Yue'er. You've all broken through level thirty, but without your Third Soul Rings, you can't sense your exact levels."

The three girls exchanged smiles.

"Xiao Han, you're right. We've all broken through level thirty."

"Mm. Once you absorb your Third Soul Rings, your Soul Power should reach around level thirty-four or thirty-five."

"Level thirty-four or thirty-five?"

The girls were filled with disbelief, but they all eagerly anticipated Xiao Han's prediction.

Shui Yue'er asked, "Xiao Han, what about you? Did you absorb an Immortal Herb too?"

Xiao Han nodded slightly.

"Mm, I've already broken through level forty."

"Level forty? As expected, our most formidable little junior brother is still in the lead."

"Not necessarily. Once Bing'er finishes absorbing that Lovesick Heartbreak Red, she'll surpass me."

"Really? What Immortal Herb is my sister absorbing? Is it that powerful?"

Qiu Ruoshui smiled and explained on Xiao Han's behalf.

"Yue'er, that Immortal Herb is extremely special. Among us, only Bing'er has the chance to absorb it."

"I see. That makes me look forward to it even more."

Everyone turned their attention toward Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu, who were absorbing Immortal Herbs in the corner.

Xue Wu had been the first to absorb an Immortal Herb, yet she still had not finished.

Shui Bing'er, on the other hand, was already showing signs of awakening.

A moment later, Shui Bing'er opened her eyes.

Feeling the surging power within her body, she found it hard to believe. Her strength seemed to have undergone a qualitative leap.

The others walked over.

Xiao Han said, "Bing'er, you're finally awake."

Shui Bing'er stood up with a smile.

"Xiao Han, just as you said, my strength has greatly improved. My Soul Power suddenly rose five levels, and I directly broke through level forty."

"Perhaps it increased by more than five levels. It could even be ten."

"Ten levels?! Isn't that too exaggerated?"

Shui Bing'er could hardly imagine it.

Xiao Han smiled calmly.

"It's not exaggerated. After all, it's the King of Flowers, a divine-grade treasure. You'll know once you obtain your Fourth Soul Ring."

The girls all looked at Shui Bing'er, happy for her.

The girls shared in the joy as they waited for Xue Wu to awaken.

Another two hours passed.

Xue Wu finally finished absorbing the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.

Like the other girls when they had awakened, Xue Wu's face was full of shock.

Shui Bing'er walked over.

"Xue Wu, how do you feel? How much did your Soul Power increase?"

"It suddenly rose five levels, directly breaking through level thirty-nine. This is unbelievable!"

"We're all the same. Our Soul Power has increased by several levels."

Lin Zhiruo smiled.

"Children, congratulations. All of your strength has greatly improved. Other than Hairou and Xue Wu, all of you can obtain your next Soul Ring. To save time, we'll split up this time. Hairou, Qingbo, Liuyu, and Ruoshui, the four of you will go to the Star Dou Great Forest with Teacher Liu. Xiao Han, Bing'er, Xue Wu, and Yue'er will go with me to the Ice Sealed Forest."