Nine Heart Begonia

Hearing this, the Blacksmith Owner set down the box in his hands and said with a smile, "Young master, I used only the finest materials for the parts you wanted forged, so naturally the price is not cheap. It will cost fifty Gold Soul Coins."

"Of course, if there are any discrepancies with the forged parts, Young Master, feel free to come to the blacksmith shop and find me. I'll forge another corresponding batch of parts for you."

Bi Zihan nodded lightly, took out fifty Gold Soul Coins from his Soul Tool, and handed them to the owner before him. He said calmly, "If the goods are not worth fifty Gold Soul Coins, the consequences are not something you can bear."

"Rest assured, Young Master. The goods are in the box. If there's anything wrong, you can come to the blacksmith shop and find me anytime." The Blacksmith Owner accepted the Gold Soul Coins, patted the box before him, and wore a look of complete confidence.

Bi Zihan picked up the box, opened the courtyard door, and entered the courtyard with Hu Liena.

In the courtyard, Bi Zihan set down the box and opened it. The box had three layers, each covered by a piece of pure white cloth. Upon lifting the cloth, they saw all kinds of parts arranged neatly inside.

Bi Zihan first counted the parts, then carefully inspected their quality. At last, a happy smile appeared on his face. Not only was the quantity correct, but their quality also greatly satisfied him.

Hu Liena rested her cheek on her hand and quietly watched Bi Zihan. This was the first time she had seen him wear such a happy expression—happiness that came from deep within.

Outside the courtyard, the two people who had been following Bi Zihan and Hu Liena had only just reached the gate when a slightly hoarse voice sounded behind them.

"You two have been following them for so long. I'm very curious—what exactly do you want?" Ghost Douluo stood behind them, his voice carrying a trace of chill.

Upon hearing the voice, the woman abruptly turned around and pulled the girl beside her behind her, watching Ghost Douluo with wary eyes.

"Spirit Hall's Elder Ghost Douluo. I truly didn't expect a dignified elder of Spirit Hall to be secretly protecting two children. It seems their identities really are far from ordinary." The woman swept her gaze over the surroundings, her eyes filled with vigilance, yet her tone was gentle, giving others the feeling of a spring breeze.

"Since you followed them here, then stay for now. Before me, you two Auxiliary Soul Masters have no ability to resist—especially with a martial soul that has only one soul skill effect: Nine Heart Begonia!" Ghost Douluo looked at the two disdainfully. He had already noticed them back at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If not for the effect of the Nine Heart Begonia at the time, he would have taken Bi Zihan and Hu Liena and fled.

Without the healing effect of the Nine Heart Begonia back then, none of those ten members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would have been able to hold on. It ignored all defenses, and they could only withstand it with their own bodies. Even Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin, known as the Twin Stars, might have perished in it.

The woman smiled. "We had no intention of running. How could we possibly escape before a Titled Douluo? I only wonder whether we may go in now."

"Go in. Before absolute strength, any petty tricks are futile." Ghost Douluo pushed open the gate first and walked into the courtyard.

The woman led the girl in behind him. Though she was a Soul Sage, the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul had only one healing soul skill no matter how many soul rings were attached to it. Before Ghost Douluo, the two of them had no chance of escaping.

Within the courtyard, Bi Zihan merely continued quietly assembling the parts before him. He paid no attention at all to those who entered, nor did he show any intention of speaking. One part after another was being fitted together in his hands.

Hu Liena looked toward the people entering through the gate and asked, "Ghost Elder, who are they?"

"They are members of the Nine Heart Begonia Clan. They've been secretly following you two all along. Since they have followed us for so long, I brought them in for a cup of tea and a rest, while also asking what they want." Ghost Douluo glanced at the woman and sat down at the stone table, showing no intention of receiving the two courteously.

Seeing this, the woman did not stand on ceremony either. She likewise sat at the stone table and said, "Since Elder Ghost Douluo has put it so plainly, I won't beat around the bush. I'll state the matter directly."

"Our clan's inherited martial soul is the Nine Heart Begonia. Our Nine Heart Begonia martial soul has always been passed down through a single line, with only one heir in each generation. However, our martial soul excels greatly at healing. No matter how serious the injury, we can heal it quickly. Although our martial soul has only one group healing soul skill no matter how many soul rings are attached, the extent of the healing can be controlled according to our will. The higher the level and the more soul rings we have, the more Soul Power can be used for healing."

"Our Nine Heart Begonia martial soul is one of the continent's top auxiliary martial souls, not even inferior to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Therefore, I wish to find my daughter a Battle Soul Master with high talent, or an outstanding Soul Master team for her to join."

"I wonder whether he needs an Auxiliary Soul Master. If he has an outstanding team, then the addition of our Nine Heart Begonia martial soul may not necessarily be the best choice, but it will certainly be a good one. After all, on this continent, even the auxiliary effects of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul may not surpass our Nine Heart Begonia."

As the woman spoke, her gaze remained fixed on Bi Zihan, who was assembling something. Bi Zihan's talent was obvious to all, especially since his first and second soul rings were both ten-thousand-year soul rings. Such a soul ring configuration was simply unprecedented.

"No need. I don't need an Auxiliary Soul Master!" Bi Zihan kept his head lowered as he assembled the parts in his hands, his voice utterly calm, as though he were merely stating something ordinary.

Surprise appeared in the woman's eyes. One had to know that an Auxiliary Soul Master with a top-tier martial soul was of tremendous help, whether in a team or in battle.

Ghost Douluo coughed lightly and said, "If you are willing to join Spirit Hall, I can report this matter to His Holiness the Pope. If you are unwilling to join, then the young master does not need an Auxiliary Soul Master, and there is nothing I can do."

"Furthermore, now that you know our identities, until we receive instructions from His Holiness the Pope, the two of you can only remain in this courtyard for the time being."