Martial Soul Evolution

Martial Soul Evolution

Long Chen and Ye Lingling returned to Ye Manor in Heaven Dou City together.

More than a year had passed. Seeing Long Chen again, Ye Tianming and his wife were both surprised and delighted.

The four sat together, and Long Chen told Ye Tianming and his wife everything that had happened to him over the past year or so.

They were both shocked to hear how much Long Chen had progressed.

Ye Tianming said:

"Xiao Chen, after Dugu Bo took you away, your aunt and I were worried about you the whole time. Dugu Bo is ruthless and vicious, and has killed countless people. I never imagined that the two of you would become such close friends despite your age difference."

"Uncle, I'm sorry for making you worry. Dugu Bo is actually a decent person. Without him, I never could have made such great progress in such a short time."

Ye Tianming nodded, gratified.

"To reach Level Forty-Seven in such a short time is incredible."

Ye Susu added:

"That's right. At fifteen, he's already Level Forty-Seven. He's probably one of a kind across the entire Douluo Continent."

"And Xiao Chen's Fourth Soul Ring is already at the ten-thousand-year level. That must be unprecedented, too."

Long Chen smiled.

"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the Immortal Grade Herbs, and Dugu Bo's Snake Pill all played a part. Uncle, Aunt, Lingling, I have something for you."

As he spoke, Long Chen took an Immortal Herb from the Ruyi Treasure Pouch at his waist.

It had a very unusual appearance. It looked like bamboo, but was as hard and resilient as metal, and gave off a faint glow, as if it contained some kind of mysterious power.

"Uncle, this is an Immortal Grade Herb called Ink Jade Bamboo. It can strengthen a Martial Soul and make it more flexible, improving your combat power."

Long Chen knew that the older a Soul Master was, the less effectively they could absorb an Immortal Herb's medicinal properties.

Still, it was an Immortal Herb, so absorbing it would provide some improvement.

Ye Tianming was fifty-nine this year, at a crucial stage as he approached the Level Eighty bottleneck.

But he had been stuck there for two or three years and still couldn't break through.

Long Chen wanted to give him a helping hand.

"Uncle, after you eat it, calm your mind and circulate your Soul Power as you cultivate. That will let you absorb its medicinal properties."

Looking at the unusual Ink Jade Bamboo, Ye Tianming was visibly excited. He accepted it carefully.

"Xiao Chen, thank you."

"Uncle, we're family. There's no need to be so formal."

After speaking, Long Chen took another Immortal Herb from the Ruyi Treasure Pouch.

It was a white flower about the size of his palm, shaped like a peony but without any leaves. A pitch-black stone was attached beneath its stem.

Several vivid red marks adorned the white flower, giving it a breathtaking air.

Long Chen said:

"This Immortal Herb is called Lovesick Heartbreak Red. It's a Divine Grade Treasure among Immortal Grade Herbs. It chooses its own master, and not everyone can pluck it. When picking it, you must think of the person you love most, with complete sincerity, then spit out a mouthful of blood onto its petals. If your heart wavers, you won't be able to pluck it even if you bleed to death. Once picked, it will recognize its owner forever, and as long as it stays by their side, it will never wither."

The three were all astonished by Long Chen's description.

Ye Susu said softly:

"Lovesick Heartbreak Red. What a tragic, beautiful name."

Long Chen nodded gently.

"Aunt, there's actually a heartbreaking story behind it."

"What story?"

"The legend goes..."

Long Chen then told them the legend of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in detail.

After hearing it, the three were even more moved.

"So it has such a tragic, beautiful story behind it."

"Aunt, you and Uncle have loved each other for so many years. I'd like to give it to you. I hope you'll become its master."

Ye Susu stared blankly at the Lovesick Heartbreak Red before her, then nodded gently. Turning to Ye Tianming at her side, she smiled and said:

"I'll give it a try."

She immediately circulated her Soul Power, and her blood surged through her body. She spat out a mouthful of blood, which landed on the flower's petals.

An astonishing sight unfolded.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red didn't move at all, yet silently detached itself from the black stone and drifted slowly toward Ye Susu.

Ye Susu instinctively reached out her right hand. As if it were conscious, the flower settled into her palm.

Wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth, Ye Susu smiled faintly and gazed tenderly at the flower in her hand.

"It seems to have accepted me."

"That's right, Aunt. You're its master now."

Long Chen knew that Ye Susu and Ye Tianming were each other's true loves, which was why the Lovesick Heartbreak Red had accepted her.

"Aunt, eat it and circulate your Soul Power as you cultivate. Then it will merge with you forever."

"All right."

Long Chen then took two more Immortal Herbs from the Ruyi Treasure Pouch.

One was an Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, crystalline white all over. The other was a golden Aromatic Silk Beauty.

The moment they appeared, the entire room filled with a rich fragrance that left everyone feeling refreshed and invigorated.

"This Immortal Herb is called the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid. Its medicinal properties are gentle and mellow. It strengthens the body, expels impurities, and makes up for the slow cultivation speed of Support Soul Masters. Its effects can last all the way to Level Seventy.

"This Immortal Herb is even more remarkable. It's called the Aromatic Silk Beauty. Taking it lets you absorb the essence of heaven and earth and the radiance of the Sun and Moon.

"These two Immortal Herbs complement each other and are perfect for Lingling. Lingling, take the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid first, then the Aromatic Silk Beauty."

After speaking, Long Chen handed the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid to Ye Lingling.

"It's simple to take. Just chew and swallow it, then circulate your Soul Power to help its medicinal properties merge into your body. Absorbing its effects takes a long time, so don't rush. Take it slowly."

"All right."

Ye Lingling smiled as she accepted the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid.

Long Chen said:

"Uncle, Aunt, Lingling, go ahead and take the Immortal Herbs and absorb their effects. I'll protect you while you cultivate."

The three nodded, then each found a corner to sit in. They took the Immortal Herbs as Long Chen had instructed and began to cultivate.

Time passed, second by second.

Day turned to night.

Ye Tianming was the first to wake from absorbing the Immortal Herb's effects.

He stared at Long Chen in shock.

"Xiao Chen, this Immortal Herb is incredible! I actually broke through the Level Eighty bottleneck! And I can clearly feel that my Martial Soul has become much tougher."

"That's wonderful! Congratulations, Uncle. You're about to become a War Soul Douluo."

"By the way, Xiao Chen, you gave us all the Immortal Herbs. Didn't you save any for yourself?"

"I did. I'll take one together with Lingling when she takes her next Immortal Herb."

"All right. I'll protect you both then."

The two exchanged a smile, their gazes settling on Ye Lingling and Ye Susu, who were still cultivating.

A moment later, Ye Susu woke up.

Feeling the changes in herself, Ye Susu was astounded.

"Aunt, you're awake. How do you feel?"

Long Chen and Ye Tianming both looked at Ye Susu, eager to hear her answer.

Ye Susu stood up and stared at her hands in disbelief.

"My Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul... It seems to have evolved."

After speaking, she released her Martial Soul.

The Nine Heart Begonia, which had originally been red and white, had turned a brilliant red. It glowed with a blood-red light and seemed to contain an endless wellspring of vitality.