Taking Whale Rubber

Whale Rubber, a gelatinous substance found in the brains of ocean-dwelling whale Spirit Beasts, was a powerful tonic for Spirit Masters. It could improve one's constitution and strengthen the bones, muscles, and meridians. It was an exceedingly rare treasure.

However, no one on the current Douluo Continent had discovered its true effects. It merely circulated through markets across the continent because of its obvious aphrodisiac properties.

Because of Whale Rubber's special ability to nourish qi and blood, using it would result in a towering erection. In the end, it had been regarded as an aphrodisiac, which was truly putting the cart before the horse.

This had already become common knowledge among Spirit Masters. When Chen Xin heard Chen Yuan mention Whale Rubber, he worried that Chen Yuan had gone astray. After all, for someone so young to be concerned with aphrodisiacs... it was no wonder Chen Xin had become so stern.

Under Chen Xin's stern gaze, Chen Yuan felt a great deal of pressure and immediately explained:

"Teacher, I've read many books. They described Whale Rubber as a powerful tonic that makes one's qi and blood surge after consumption, leaving one full of energy and tireless. So I was wondering whether it could be used to improve my constitution, strengthen my bones, muscles, and qi and blood, and increase the effects of tempering my body."

Chen Xin kept staring at Chen Yuan. Seeing him explain himself with an unchanged expression, he could tell that this was indeed what Chen Yuan truly thought, and he finally felt relieved.

Everything written in the books was true. Whale Rubber was indeed a powerful tonic that could make the consumer's qi and blood surge, leaving them energetic and tireless. However, those who used Whale Rubber were all aged and frail Imperial Nobles, using it to regain their virility. It had nothing to do with tempering the body.

Chen Xin did not harshly rebuke this talented, resolute, and hardworking disciple. Instead, he patiently advised him:

"Yuan'er, if we're talking about nourishing substances, your daily meals already provide plenty, enough to meet your needs for growth. If we're talking about strengthening your bones and improving your qi and blood, training and medicinal baths can also make you stronger to the greatest extent possible. Why use Whale Rubber when its effects are unclear? Don't think that eating something can make you stronger quickly. Becoming stronger depends on your own hard work and cultivation."

Chen Yuan felt helpless. If Chen Xin refused him, would he have to wait until he went Down the Mountain to travel in the future before buying Whale Rubber to improve his physique? By then, it would be too late. He wanted to strive to absorb a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring when he absorbed his second Spirit Ring.

So he made another request:

"Teacher, I hope you can help me. I still want to test my idea. Improving my constitution through Whale Rubber may bring unexpected gains."

Hearing Chen Yuan make his first request of him, Chen Xin frowned slightly. Whale Rubber was a rare treasure, but whether for him or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, obtaining it was effortless.

Still, Chen Xin did not want to appear too cold-hearted before Chen Yuan over such a thing. He shook his head helplessly, turned, and strode away. In the end, he agreed.

"I'll give the order. There should be results by tomorrow."

Chen Yuan was overjoyed. This meant it might truly be possible for his second Spirit Ring to be a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring. Looking at Chen Xin's departing back, he thanked him:

"Thank you, Teacher!"

The next day soon arrived. Early that morning, Chen Xin came before Chen Yuan carrying a box. When he opened it, there was a dark yellow gelatinous object inside, as large as a human head.

Chen Xin gave a brief introduction:

"This is Whale Rubber. This piece is Thousand-Year Whale Gel, taken from a thousand-year whale Spirit Beast. I can't be bothered with hundred-year ones, and ten-thousand-year ones are not easily bought. How do you intend to test its effects?"

Chen Yuan looked at the piece of Whale Rubber and poked it with his finger. It was extremely tough. There was no way he could eat it like this, so he said to Chen Xin:

"Teacher, could you first cut off a piece the size of a fist, then have a Spirit Master who can control flames roast it? If I eat a fist-sized piece first, I should be able to determine its true effects."

Chen Xin did not refuse and directly fulfilled Chen Yuan's request. He thought that if Chen Yuan suffered a little, he would stop making random requests in the future.

He took the Whale Rubber away. When Chen Xin returned, there was a piece of roasted Whale Rubber in the small bowl in his hand. It was now crystal-clear, like jelly.

"After you eat it, if anything feels wrong, tell me immediately. I'll use Soul Power to help dissolve it."

Chen Xin handed the small bowl to Chen Yuan and sternly added:

"No matter the effects, I hope you won't become obsessed with it. Growing stronger through external objects is not true strength."

Chen Yuan took the bowl and nodded seriously.

"Teacher, I understand. Even if Whale Rubber can improve my constitution, I won't neglect my training."

After saying that, Chen Yuan hesitated slightly. He was worried that the effects of the Whale Rubber might make him embarrass himself, but then he remembered that he was only six years old. What could this body possibly do?

Once he figured that out, Chen Yuan swallowed the fist-sized piece of Whale Rubber. It was not as fishy as he had imagined. Its texture was soft and tender, and he swallowed it in a single gulp.

Then Chen Yuan began waiting for the effects to take hold. Very quickly, a warm current was released and rapidly spread throughout his body.

Chen Yuan felt a burst of heat and dryness in his mouth and throat. He knew he had to do something, so he immediately sat cross-legged and tried his best to enter Meditation.

At this moment, it was already clearly visible that his face and body had turned crimson from the surging of his qi and blood.

His little brother had already risen, but this was not the time to use it.

Chen Yuan focused with all his strength, refusing to let his thoughts wander. His consciousness sank inward as he inspected his Dantian and sensed his Martial Soul. Borrowing the fierce aura of the Seven Kill Sword, he maintained his last shred of reason.

The effects were certainly there. Chen Yuan's entire body was almost scalding hot, and even his consciousness had grown hazy. Yet because of that final shred of reason, he did not make a fool of himself.

Fortunately, his was a tool Martial Soul rather than a beast Martial Soul. If it had been a dragon-type or snake-type Martial Soul, it would likely have been far harder to control at this moment. Instead, the Seven Kill Sword's cold Killing Intent could calm a person down.

Inside Chen Yuan's body, his bones, muscles, qi and blood, meridians... all of them were being improved. His bones grew sturdier, his muscles firmer, his qi and blood boiled, and his meridians widened. Compared to before, they had all improved considerably.

About two hours passed before Chen Yuan's body finally calmed down. He gradually regained clarity, let out a breath, and stood up.

After moving his limbs a little, he felt that his body had never been better. Then he smiled at Chen Xin and said:

"Teacher, I feel great. It seems Whale Rubber really is effective!"

A look of surprise appeared on Chen Xin's face. He placed a hand on Chen Yuan's shoulder and released Soul Power to examine him. He discovered that his bones, muscles, qi and blood... had indeed improved significantly. Could Whale Rubber truly have such effects and improve a Spirit Master's constitution?

He said in a deep voice:

"You may continue using Whale Rubber in the future. For now, go warm up. After you finish your sword-swinging training, I'll teach you the Seven Kill Sword Art."

Chen Yuan's eyes lit up.

"Teacher, I'll go right away."