Can the Sealed Void Demon Be Poisoned Too? He Actually Found the Ancestor's Inheritance in the Sea of Souls!

"Take care on your journey. I hope you find what you're looking for, little friend."

Mu Hong smiled and saw him off with a package.

Back at the academy dormitory, Mu Rong couldn't wait to open the package and look through the hard-won books inside.

The first one he picked up was the ancient text, The Poison Scripture.

"Tsk..."

After flipping through a few pages, Mu Rong couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

The book recorded all kinds of methods for making and using poison, along with recipes for various toxins. It covered everything from the most vicious poisons to antidotes for every kind.

What surprised him most was that one of the poisons could even harm the Sealed Void Demon!

Wasn't this the classic text of the Broken Vein clan?

The more he read, the more fascinating it became.

The book described twenty-eight kinds of deadly plants, detailing the characteristics of each, where they grew, and how to neutralize their toxins.

This was a real treasure.

No wonder the poisons Tang San had created in his previous life could even affect the Sealed Void Demon.

Perhaps the power of the hidden weapons themselves wasn't all that great. It was the poisons on them that were truly terrifying.

With the Demon Blade in hand, he could deal with anything that came his way. With it, even a martial artist who used hidden weapons could keep their abilities concealed without raising suspicion.

Mu Rong carefully put away The Poison Scripture. The knowledge inside would surely prove useful in the future, and he intended to study it thoroughly.

After that, he read for a whole month. He went through the other ten books several times, gaining a thorough understanding of the medicinal plants and herbs that grew in the sea.

At last, he finished the broken copy of The Great Land's Herbal Compendium and found the thing he had most wanted to see.

The Heavenly Chrysanthemum. When eaten, it permeated the body and limbs, nourishing the whole body. It could fortify the body and help one achieve an unbreakable golden constitution.

The Seraphic Velvet Orchid. It needed to be picked at the right moment, and its owner had to be sincere. Only with utmost devotion and abundant vitality could one harvest it.

The book listed more than ten thousand kinds of herbs and their effects.

There were hundreds of rare herbs in the book, and Mu Rong had seen half of them described in other volumes. But their descriptions had been vague and far less detailed.

His breathing grew quick, and his heart pounded uncontrollably.

That was it!

He suppressed his excitement and turned to the final page.

The last part contained a brief account of a woman's life.

A woman named Ah Yin had found these herbs thousands of years ago.

She had relied on the power of the immortal herbs to cultivate, but she had died while helping Tang Hao become a god. Her life had been cut short, and she had only managed to leave behind the herbs she had found, waiting for someone worthy to inherit them.

The place where she had found the herbs was described as...

a spring hidden within a valley.

Unfortunately, there was no specific location in the account. It only said that the spring was somewhere in the vast land.

That was all right.

Mu Rong let out a long breath and lifted his head to look at the bright sky. What did any of that have to do with him?

The light fell across Ah Yin's martial soul.

The Sea of Souls.

Wasn't this the place where Ah Yin's ancestor had been born?

Never mind. His search for the immortal herbs had become clear. Only the last step remained—finding the Sunset Forest!

Although he hadn't found the location, Mu Rong knew what to do.

Once he was strong enough, he would head there, gather every herb in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and take them all into his possession.

He had things to do. He needed to find that damned ghost.

Ju Yuan City, city lord's residence.

A deputy commander hurried into the room. A weary figure followed behind him, looking around cautiously.

Elder Changhe sat in the main seat, sipping tea. His movements were unhurried, but the intense look in his eyes betrayed his unease.

Ever since the boy had left a year ago, his soul power had risen from level eleven to level twelve.

The boy had grown taller, and his frame had filled out. The timid, awkward look he'd had before seemed to have been worn away.

"Father, you scared me half to death when you sent someone to bring me back!"

Elder Changlin walked in leisurely, grinning as he spoke.

Elder Changhe set down his teacup and gave him a cold look.

"You little brat. You've been away for a year, and you couldn't even send your old man a letter."

"Forget it. Since you've made it back, I'll let you off this time."

Elder Changlin chuckled and sat down, looking thoroughly pleased with himself.

"Father, once I reach the same level as you, you won't be able to beat me. Just wait. I'll surpass you one day!"

"Enough. You're back now, so go and get something to eat."

Elder Changhe waved a hand dismissively.

"By the way, how come that little Mu Rong didn't come back with you?"

"He's busy cultivating, Father."

Elder Changlin plopped down, picked up a fruit from the table, and took a bite.

"Besides, Elder Brother's already at the Great Soul Master rank. He's only got four soul rings so far!"

Pfft!

Elder Changhe inhaled sharply, and the tea in his hand nearly spilled.

Great Soul Master?

In only a year?

Even at a young age, reaching that place wasn't easy. That kind of progress was truly astonishing!

Four soul rings? What did that even mean? It was completely beyond Elder Changhe's understanding!

"Ugh, I envy him so much. I'll have to work hard and catch up!"

Elder Changlin sighed. Then he rubbed his hands together and put on a bitter smile.

"Father, when the next term starts, you'll have to give me five thousand gold soul coins."

"I still owe Elder Brother five thousand gold soul coins."

Huh?

Elder Changhe's previously calm expression changed at once. He stared at his son, and a trace of imposing pressure spread from him.

"What did you just say? You borrowed that much money from him?"

Faced with his father's pressure, Elder Changlin had already grown used to it. He just grinned.

"His cultivation's probably costing him a lot. He's actually got the best bathing herbs, as well as herbs that can help with spiritual cultivation!"

"He even has a token from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. He can get things at a discount. Otherwise, all those herbs would cost a fortune!"

Elder Changhe wanted to flare up, but the moment he heard the words "cultivation," his anger died away.

Looking at his son's broad, sturdy build, he fell silent.

He'd already borrowed the money. There was nothing to be done about it now.

If his son continued along his current path, perhaps he might even surpass him.

The family might even produce a Soul King!

At the thought, Elder Changhe's expression softened.

"Fine! As long as you work hard at cultivation, I won't be angry!"

Ju Yuan City Ghost Academy.

Elder Changlin went to find Suo Ling, whom he knew well, at her dormitory.

"Elder Chang! You're back! I was worried about you!"

Suo Ling was both surprised and delighted to see him, and hurried over to greet him.

"Don't worry, I'm back safe and sound. I'll keep cultivating just as you told me to."

Elder Changlin watched her, then took out a golden soul card from his pocket and handed it over.

"I'm almost there! With the help of these resources, I'll definitely break through to level thirty in two years!"

"Don't rush, little Ling."

Elder Changlin patted her on the shoulder and asked her to sit down.

The two of them had a lot to catch up on.

Elder Changlin spoke excitedly about his travels in Suo Tuo City, especially the amazing display of soul power from the Great Soul Master rank. It had made him feel admiration from the bottom of his heart.

Finally, Elder Changlin chuckled and stood up.

"Elder Brother told me to come back and guide you. Come on, let's go train."