Whale Gel Nourishes the Body

Long Chen knew that whale rubber was a special substance produced in the brains of whale-type soul beasts, and even a great tonic for Yang Zhigang.

After taking it, it could enhance the physique of a soul master, allowing the soul master to choose soul rings with higher age limits when absorbing them.

However, during this period, it was merely circulated among nobles as an aphrodisiac.

People had not yet realized its important role in the body refinement of soul masters.

Two days later, Long Chen arrived at Guang'an Hall again.

As agreed, Manager Wang found two thousand-year-old quality whale rubbers and handed them to Long Chen.

The whale rubbers emitted a faint yellow glow, appearing ordinary but actually containing powerful energy.

"Xiao Chen, these thousand-year-old quality whale rubbers are also rare items. I went to great lengths to get them. You must make good use of them and don't waste them."

"I know. Thank you, Manager Wang."

Manager Wang chuckled.

Compared to these two thousand-year-old quality whale rubbers, those two fresh rare medicinal herbs were even more valuable.

Moreover, Long Chen had said that he would bring more rare medicinal herbs in the future.

"Xiao Chen, when are you planning to come to the clinic to study?"

"Manager Wang, if it's convenient for you, I can start today."

"It's convenient. Follow me inside."

Long Chen followed Manager Wang into the inner hall.

From this day on, he officially began his practical operation.

After staying at Guang'an Hall for two hours, Long Chen returned to Ye Manor.

He wanted to see what reaction his body would have after eating the whale rubber.

If he ate the entire large piece of whale rubber, his body wouldn't be able to handle it.

He could take it in portions until it was all consumed.

Long Chen used his sharp dagger to cut both whale rubbers into granules and put them into two wooden boxes.

One box was for himself, and the other was for Ye Lingling.

After finishing everything, Long Chen took out a small piece of whale rubber, softened it with high temperature fierce fire, and then ate it.

Not long after, the whale rubber began to take effect within him.

He felt a feverish heat all over his body, then sat cross-legged and began to cultivate, trying to suppress that fervent power with his soul power.

As the medicinal effect of the whale rubber gradually spread, the soul power within Long Chen's body seemed to be stimulated by an invisible power, and its flow speed was a few points faster than usual.

As time passed, the feverish feeling gradually subsided, replaced by a sense of comfort and fullness.

Long Chen slowly opened his eyes.

He had only eaten a small piece and couldn't feel the changes in his body.

However, once this piece of whale rubber was finished, his body would become even tougher.

Long Chen thought of Ye Lingling.

As the successor of the Nine Heart Begonia Clan, Ye Lingling, despite possessing powerful healing abilities, had a relatively weak combat power and physique.

Whale rubber might become a great assistance for her self-improvement.

At the very least, her body's bearing capacity would become stronger when absorbing soul rings.

In the following days, Long Chen continued to cultivate while also studying medical skills at Guang'an Hall.

After eating whale rubber for a period of time, he could clearly feel that his body had become much tougher.

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One day, Long Chen opened his eyes from his cultivation, excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Finally broke through Level Twenty!"

This meant he could go to the Soul Beast Forest to hunt soul beasts and obtain his second soul ring.

Upon hearing the news of Long Chen breaking through Level Twenty, Ye Tianming was also very happy.

Long Chen possessed innate full soul power, so his talent was indeed good.

However, he was also very hardworking.

After awakening his martial soul, Long Chen had been persistent in cultivation, training, researching herbs, and even learning medicine. He hadn't neglected any of them and had made considerable progress in each.

"Xiao Chen, it seems that studying medicine hasn't delayed your cultivation. Your speed of soul power increase is even faster than I imagined."

"Uncle Ye, it's all thanks to your and Aunt Bai's guidance."

Ye Tianming smiled with gratification.

"It's also time to go to the Soul Beast Forest for training. Tomorrow, we will go to the Star Dou Great Forest to find a suitable soul beast for you and assist you in obtaining your second soul ring."

"Okay."

Long Chen was very much looking forward to his upcoming Second Soul Ring.

The next day, the two set off from Heaven Dou City for the Star Dou Great Forest.

Over the past year, Long Chen had spent some time training in the Soul Beast Forest every month.

However, most of that time was spent in the Sunset Forest, which was closer to Heaven Dou City, and only twice had he ventured into the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Star Dou Great Forest was larger and had a greater variety of soul beasts, making it easier to find a suitable one.

Therefore, this time, Ye Tianming brought Long Chen to the Star Dou Great Forest.

The two entered the Star Dou Great Forest.

As they walked, Ye Tianming said:

"Xiao Chen, this time, I want to find a suitable fox-type soul beast for you."

"A fox-type soul beast?"

Ye Tianming nodded and explained:

"The characteristic of your Dark Night Demonic Lute Martial Soul is to use sound waves for control and attack. Your First Soul Skill's Devour Ability is too evil, so it's best to use it sparingly. The greatest skill of fox-type soul beasts is illusion. If you can obtain a corresponding soul ring, perhaps you can use sound waves to confuse and control opponents. Compared to a Devour soul skill, such a soul skill would be much more normal."

"Uncle Ye, you decide."

"Xiao Chen, in short, everything I do is for your own good."

"Mm, I understand."

The two continued to advance into the depths of the forest.

Ye Tianming wanted to find a fox-type soul beast with a cultivation of five hundred years or more for Long Chen.

As they ventured deeper, they encountered more and more hundred-year soul beasts.

However, they had not yet encountered an ideal fox-type soul beast.

The sky gradually darkened.

Ye Tianming found a safe place and prepared to set up a tent with Long Chen to rest before continuing their search for soul beasts tomorrow.

As they were preparing, they suddenly heard a sound like a baby's cry coming from not far away.

The sound was somewhat similar to the baby's cry made by a Human-Faced Demon Sheep, but upon closer listening, it was found to be different.

"Uncle Ye, is that a Human-Faced Demon Sheep?"

"No. It's the fox-type soul beast we're looking for."

As Ye Tianming spoke, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Xiao Chen, let's go take a look."

"Okay."

Long Chen followed closely behind Ye Tianming, heading towards the sound.

"Shh!"

Ye Tianming suddenly stopped, looking at a cave not far away, and said in a low voice:

"It's a Two-Colored Demon Fox with cultivation close to a thousand years."

"Isn't that perfect for my Second Soul Ring?"

"It is. However, its cultivation is infinitely close to a thousand years. I'm afraid your body cannot withstand the energy impact of its soul ring."

"Uncle Ye, don't worry, I can do it."

Long Chen was full of confidence.

He had been consuming Thousand-Year Whale Gel for some time, and his body's resilience had improved significantly.

Let alone a soul ring close to a thousand years, he was confident he could withstand even one that had reached a thousand years.

Ye Tianming had always hoped he would keep a low profile and not expose his strength too early.

Therefore, there was no need to absorb a thousand-year soul ring as his second ring. One close to a thousand years in cultivation was also good.

Seeing Long Chen's confidence, Ye Tianming didn't say much more.

"Uncle Ye, can I deal with that Two-Colored Demon Fox? I want to test the power of my First Soul Skill."