Merit Golden Lotus Aids Evolution, Tang San Buys an Immortal Herb

"Hey, you're not plotting something against us, are you?" Ning Rongrong followed Luo Chuan into his dormitory, folded her arms across her chest, and put on a wary expression.

Luo Chuan rolled his eyes at her and said disdainfully, "You? What is there to plot against? You're nothing special!"

Ning Rongrong glared. Was she really not worth plotting against?

Luo Chuan took out the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower from the system and handed it to Ma Hongjun. "This is for you. This stuff is a powerful tonic—pure yang!"

Luo Chuan wore a wicked grin. Ma Hongjun froze for a moment, then gave an awkward laugh. "Xiao Chuan, you're too polite. Do I even need this stuff?"

Luo Chuan placed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower in Ma Hongjun's hands. "A pure-yang item can further refine your Soul Power, pushing your Martial Soul completely to its limits—even to a godly quality.

It contains a trace of phoenix power, making it an incomparably perfect match for you. The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower must not be chewed; swallow it whole, gather your Soul Power, and guide it through your body. No matter how painful it is, you must endure it, or all your efforts will be wasted.

This is an immortal-grade medicinal herb. A single stalk can create an unparalleled genius. I wouldn't trade it even for a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."

Ma Hongjun carefully cradled the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and looked at Luo Chuan. "Xiao Chuan, isn't this a little too precious?"

"I have no family. You're my senior brother, so you deserve it." Luo Chuan then looked at Zhu Zhuqing. "Zhu Qing, I said I would do everything I could to nurture you."

"You trust me that much?" Zhu Zhuqing knew that Luo Chuan intended to give her something as precious as what he had given Ma Hongjun.

"Once you board my ship, you have no other choice." Luo Chuan was merely stating a fact. Since Zhu Zhuqing had chosen to trust him, it meant she had abandoned the idea of relying on Dai Mubai by giving herself to him.

"You said before that you had a way to restrain me. What is it?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.

Luo Chuan paused, then took out the Contract Stele. "After dripping blood on it, you'll enter a lifelong contract that prevents you from ever betraying me."

"As long as I don't betray you?"

"That's right."

Upon hearing that, Zhu Zhuqing immediately bit her finger, but Luo Chuan withdrew the stele. "There's no need."

"Then I'll leave first." Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth. She did not want to accept Luo Chuan's gifts for nothing. He had already given her an extremely precious cultivation method; if he gave her an immortal-grade Spirit Herb as well, a contract was the only thing she could offer in return.

Zhu Zhuqing turned to leave without hesitation. With a wave of his hand, Luo Chuan shut the door. "Whether you sign it or not makes no difference."

Luo Chuan placed the stele on the table, and Zhu Zhuqing pressed her bloodied fingertip against it.

At once, an intangible sensation arose in Zhu Zhuqing's mind. *It's only a contract not to betray him, not an absolute command to obey all his orders.

Any force you join would require this much, wouldn't it?*

Zhu Zhuqing's expression was calm. She could clearly sense the terms of the contract, and she could accept them.

Luo Chuan smiled, then placed the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone in Zhu Zhuqing's hands. "This is the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. When consuming it, eat only the petals, then suck the stamen to absorb its effects. You'll also need to use Soul Power to activate it. Remember to keep your mind calm."

"Mm, thank you!" Zhu Zhuqing carefully held the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and moved to a corner of the room.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun immediately said, "Sister Zhu Qing, sit on the bed. Xiao Chuan's room is a little cramped. You and the little witch can sit on the bed, while I'll sit on the floor. That works perfectly."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Luo Chuan. Only after receiving his approval did she walk to the head of his bed and sit in a corner.

Ning Rongrong watched Luo Chuan hand out two immortal-grade herbs. Naturally, she wanted one too, but although she had a mischievous nature, she was not someone who failed to understand propriety.

"Um, can I buy one with money?" Ning Rongrong rubbed her small hands together, clearly yearning for such an immortal-grade herb.

She had heard that immortal-grade Spirit Herbs could improve one's aptitude and promote Martial Soul Evolution.

"Do you think I lack money?" Luo Chuan asked.

Ning Rongrong opened her mouth, then said, "You... don't?"

"I have enough money to spend."

"Then what do you want?" Ning Rongrong glanced at the stele. She could not sign that contract. She still had to inherit Ning Fengzhi's position—if she signed it, she would be selling out the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

"Of course, the same condition as Zhu Qing. I know you're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. But my Aromatic Silk Beauty can turn your Seven Treasures into Nine Treasures!" Luo Chuan took out the immortal-grade Aromatic Silk Beauty. A faint floral fragrance spread through the room, and Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. "Really? Nine Treasures?"

The little witch was no fool. If it became Nine Treasures, the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would undergo a transformation.

"Of course!" Luo Chuan replied confidently.

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing spoke up at just the right time. "That contract is actually very lenient. As long as you don't do anything that betrays Luo Chuan, it's fine.

If Luo Chuan asks you to do something unreasonable, you can refuse."

With Zhu Zhuqing backing him up, Ning Rongrong became even more conflicted. She had reservations, but she was also afraid that one careless move would sell out the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"What are you afraid of? Sign the contract, and worst case, you can follow Xiao Chuan from now on." Ma Hongjun had somehow already moved beside the Contract Stele, and a drop of blood fell onto it.

"Fatty!"

"Hehe, I'll feel more at ease after signing it." Ma Hongjun did not mind. The contract on Luo Chuan's stele really was very lenient. Besides, he had never intended to do anything harmful to Luo Chuan anyway.

"Fine, I'll sign! But only after my Martial Soul Evolution!" Ning Rongrong looked at Luo Chuan. This was her final act of stubbornness. She had no choice—the temptation of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda was simply too great!

"Sure!" Luo Chuan was not worried that Ning Rongrong would go back on her word. He placed the Aromatic Silk Beauty in her palm and told her how to consume it.

"Alright, begin absorbing them. I'll stand guard for you."

Luo Chuan summoned his Martial Soul. The Merit Golden Lotus divided into three equal portions and entered the three of their chests. "Begin."

The Merit Golden Lotus already had the ability to promote Martial Soul Evolution. Now, with the help of immortal herbs, their gains would certainly surpass those in the original story!

Ning Rongrong climbed onto Luo Chuan's bed as well, occupying one end with Zhu Zhuqing, while Ma Hongjun sat down on the floor.

The three followed Luo Chuan's instructions and consumed the immortal herbs, then circulated their Soul Power to digest them and merge the medicinal effects into their bodies.

Once the three had steadily entered their cultivation states, Luo Chuan slowly walked over to Ning Rongrong and touched the center of her brow with a finger. "Circulate your Soul Power according to my guidance."

"Mm~"

Ning Rongrong had already experienced the wonders of the immortal herb. Without hesitation, she circulated her Soul Power according to Luo Chuan's guidance.

What Luo Chuan passed on to Ning Rongrong was the circulation route of the Marrow Cleansing Classic.

Time passed bit by bit. Luo Chuan quietly left the room, sat outside the door, and took out the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.

Just as Luo Chuan was preparing to use the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew to enhance his eyesight, Tang San and Grandmaster happened to pass by.

"Wait, Luo Chuan, what is that?" Tang San suddenly called out, startling Grandmaster beside him.

As Tang San drew closer, he grew increasingly excited. He stared at Luo Chuan eagerly. "Luo Chuan, where... where did you get that herb?"

"What does it have to do with you? Keep your voice down. Someone inside is cultivating." Luo Chuan could not be bothered with Tang San and waved him away.

"No, um, are you selling that?"

"Yes. Ten million Gold Soul Coins!" Luo Chuan answered without hesitation, but Grandmaster said, "It's just a stalk of grass. I'd say it's worth ten gold coins at most."