Time had slipped by, and more than half a month had passed since Qian Renxue set out to obtain her fifth Soul Ring.
Qin Tian sat in the garden, gazing up at the sky as he contemplated his plans for the future.
Swallow the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot, then use their powers together with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to undergo Ice and Fire Golden Body Refinement and strengthen his body. After that, swallow Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew to improve his spiritual power.
Cultivate in the Worship Hall and use its resources to grow stronger. Obtain the Blue Silver Emperor's Soul Bone. If possible, gather people to surround and kill Tang Hao.
As he thought, Qin Tian compressed the Soul Power within his body, purifying and refining it to make it purer and more concentrated.
It was a long-term training regimen, and only through unwavering perseverance could he make progress.
Fortunately, his spiritual power was strong enough. After many attempts, he had managed to multitask.
"Xiao Tian!"
A voice rang out. Hearing it, Qin Tian gathered his thoughts and looked up at the newcomer.
"Sister Xue, you're back. Did everything go smoothly?"
Qian Renxue gave a slight nod.
"Come on. Let's talk in the study."
At her words, Qin Tian immediately stood and followed her to the study.
Once they arrived, Qian Renxue opened the passage to the secret chamber. After glancing into the void, she stepped inside.
Qin Tian quickly followed.
In the secret chamber, Qian Renxue removed her disguise. Though she looked a little tired, she seemed quite pleased.
"Xiao Tian, my fifth Soul Ring came from a Holy Heaven Bird. It was more than forty-two thousand years old."
"A Soul Ring over forty-two thousand years old is usually only something a Soul Saint can absorb."
"I'd never considered absorbing one with such a high age before. I'd planned to find a Holy- or Light-attribute Soul Beast just over ten thousand years old. But now—ha ha!"
Listening to Qian Renxue, Qin Tian saw how delighted she was and smiled along with her.
"Congratulations, Sister Xue!"
At his congratulations, Qian Renxue looked at him with a tender expression in her deep eyes.
"Xiao Tian, this is all thanks to you. If you hadn't told me about Whale Rubber, I wouldn't have been able to absorb a Soul Ring with such a high age."
Qin Tian smiled and shook his head.
"Sister Xue, Whale Rubber can strengthen a Soul Master's body and increase the age of the Soul Ring they can absorb. But physical strength alone doesn't determine whether someone can absorb a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring. Spiritual power matters too."
"Successfully absorbing a Soul Ring more than forty-two thousand years old wasn't all thanks to me."
"Sister Xue, how many levels did your Soul Power rise after absorbing your fifth Soul Ring?"
Qian Renxue smiled. "My Soul Power is at Level 53 now."
"Holy Heaven Birds are rare, and their bloodline is extraordinary. On top of that, this one was more than forty-two thousand years old. After absorbing its Soul Ring, I gained two more levels than I would have from an ordinary Soul Ring. That'll save me quite a bit of time in cultivation."
Qin Tian nodded slightly.
"Sister Xue, now that you've obtained your fifth Soul Ring, the next matter is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is occupied by powerful people. If we go there rashly, a fierce battle is inevitable. To be safe, we should ask the Offerings in the Worship Hall to help."
Qin Tian paused, thought for a moment, then continued.
"Sister Xue, we don't know much about Immortal Herbs. It would be best if we could find books on the subject."
"Every Immortal Herb has different effects. If we swallow one without understanding it, we won't know whether its medicinal properties might conflict with something else."
Listening to Qin Tian, Qian Renxue's smile faded. She went to the desk to write a letter.
"Spirit Hall does have some records on Immortal Herbs. Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan has studied flowers and plants extensively, too. I'll write to my grandfather now. He can decide what to do next."
With that, Qian Renxue began writing. In just a moment, she had finished the letter.
"Elder Pufferfish!"
Qian Renxue called into the empty air. After only a few breaths, Pufferfish Douluo appeared.
"Young Master!"
Qian Renxue glanced at Pufferfish Douluo and handed him the letter, her voice low.
"Deliver this to my grandfather as quickly as possible."
Pufferfish Douluo took the letter without a word, and his figure dissolved into nothingness.
"Xiao Tian, let's wait a little longer. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well must be ours."
Qin Tian nodded in agreement.
After leaving the secret chamber, Qian Renxue went to handle government affairs. She had been away for half a month. Though her excuse had been that she was inspecting the Heaven Dou Empire, plenty of work had piled up.
Qin Tian, as usual, compressed, purified, and refined the Soul Power within his body, exploring how best to control it.
Two days later,
Qin Tian looked at the two figures. His brows lifted slightly, and he couldn't help muttering to himself.
Quite a show of force. They've sent two Offerings: Third Offering Azure Luan Douluo, a Level 97 Peak Douluo of the Power Attack System, and another Offering whose identity I don't know.
Qin Tian had met Azure Luan Douluo once and recognized him immediately. But he had never met the other Offering and had no idea who he was.
"Second Brother, this is Qin Tian."
At Azure Luan Douluo's words, Qin Tian's thoughts stirred.
Second Brother? The Second Worship of the Worship Hall? Golden Crocodile Douluo? A Level 98 Peak Douluo of the Power Attack System, with the Golden Crocodile King as his Martial Soul.
He hadn't expected Qian Daoliu to send these two. A Level 98 Peak Douluo of the Power Attack System and a Level 97 Peak Douluo of the Power Attack System—if they joined forces, even the Upper Three Sects would...
"Second Grandfather, Third Grandfather, you're here!"
Qian Renxue appeared in the room. Seeing Golden Crocodile Douluo and Azure Luan Douluo, she beamed.
The two Douluos looked at Qian Renxue. Their stern expressions vanished, replaced by warm smiles.
"Xue'er, it's been so long. Have you missed your Second Grandfather?"
"Second Grandfather, I've missed you so much."
After chatting for a while, Golden Crocodile Douluo took out several books and handed them to Qian Renxue.
"Xiao Xue, these are the books you asked for. And where is that place you mentioned?"
Qian Renxue accepted the books but didn't open them. Instead, she handed them straight to Qin Tian.
"Second Grandfather, it's in the central region of Sunset Forest. We can go later."
Qin Tian took the books and began leafing through them without hesitation.
Golden Crocodile Douluo and Azure Luan Douluo merely glanced at Qin Tian before turning back to talk with Qian Renxue.
When the three learned that Qin Tian was already a Level 27 Soul Grandmaster, and that his First Soul Ring was over 4,500 years old while his Second Soul Ring was over 9,500 years old, both Douluos were astonished.
They looked at Qin Tian with admiration. They had never seen such a genius, let alone one with two super Martial Souls.
They could imagine how bright his future was. Reaching Level 100 and becoming a god was not impossible.
At that moment, both of them were tempted to take Qin Tian as their disciple.
"Second Grandfather, Third Grandfather, Qin Tian has already agreed to cultivate in the Worship Hall later. When the time comes, don't hold back on him, all right?"
Hearing Qian Renxue, Golden Crocodile Douluo and Azure Luan Douluo smiled at once.
"Xue'er, don't worry. Once Qin Tian comes to the Worship Hall, I guarantee your Second Grandfather will teach him well."
Qian Renxue listened to them and glanced at Qin Tian, who was engrossed in his books. A tender look appeared in her eyes.
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