"Xue, if a Soul Beast is under ten thousand years old but has a sufficiently strong body, it can ignore the Soul Ring age limit. It can absorb even a Soul Ring produced by a nine-thousand-year Soul Beast."
Qian Renxue couldn't help nodding to herself. Clearly, Qin Tian had convinced her.
"Xiao Tian, according to what you said, as long as the body is strong enough, one can ignore the Soul Ring age limit. As long as the Soul Ring doesn't cause a mental shock, even a nine-thousand-year First Soul Ring wouldn't be a problem. But have you considered one thing?"
Hearing this, Qin Tian looked at Qian Renxue. He didn't speak, but waited for her to continue.
"When someone like you has only just awakened their Martial Soul, how strong is their body? Even if awakening a powerful Beast Martial Soul can strengthen your body, how much stronger can it become before you've absorbed a Soul Ring?"
"Everyone in sects and families knows about tempering the body with natural treasures, exercise, and medicinal baths. Core disciples of sects and families have all taken medicinal baths since childhood, and many have even consumed natural treasures."
"Yet their First Soul Rings are only a hundred years old. A thousand-year First Soul Ring has never appeared."
At this, Qian Renxue paused and looked at Qin Tian, shaking her head helplessly.
"Xiao Tian, ever since you came to the Crown Prince's Residence, you've been training your body and taking medicinal baths. Even after three years, your body is only strong enough to support absorbing a Soul Ring of a little over four hundred years. If you force yourself to absorb a thousand-year Soul Ring, you'll burst apart and die."
Hearing this, Qin Tian couldn't help laughing.
"Xue, I know of a natural treasure that can increase a Soul Ring's age without harming its foundation. I don't know how much it can increase the age, but I do know it can add at least five hundred years."
"Moreover, this natural treasure can strengthen and temper the body, and it's very easy to find."
Qian Renxue's interest was piqued.
Increasing a Soul Ring's age without harming its foundation, adding at least five hundred years, and easy to find.
She knew exactly what that meant.
Qin Tian glanced at Qian Renxue and, without further hesitation, gave her the answer.
"Whale Rubber!"
"Whale Rubber can increase a Soul Master's Soul Ring age."
"Don't ask how I know. I read it in an old book in the Imperial Library."
Qian Renxue murmured softly, studying Qin Tian.
"Whale Rubber?"
"Do you know what Whale Rubber is?"
Qin Tian nodded slightly. "The nobles regard Whale Rubber as an aphrodisiac. That's because they can't tell a treasure from a common thing. Besides, Whale Rubber has to be refined in a special way. If it isn't refined properly, it's just an aphrodisiac."
"Xue, if you don't believe me, have someone bring a piece of Whale Rubber. We can test it right here."
Looking at Qin Tian's resolute expression, Qian Renxue was already a third of the way to believing him.
"Elder Snake Lance, sorry for the trouble. Please go fetch a piece of Whale Rubber."
"Yes, Young Master!"
The air rippled, then settled back to stillness after a few breaths.
Qin Tian knew this was Snake Lance Douluo, one of the two Titled Douluo protecting Qian Renxue. The other was Pufferfish Douluo. Qian Renxue had told him about them when she came clean.
A little while later, Snake Lance appeared in the secret chamber with a yellowish-brown solid in his hand.
"Young Master, this is a six-hundred-year piece of Whale Rubber."
Qian Renxue nodded, took the Whale Rubber from Snake Lance, then looked at Qin Tian.
Qin Tian stared at the yellowish-brown Whale Rubber, his eyes gleaming.
"Xue, your Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul has three attributes: light, holiness, and fire. Whale Rubber needs to be melted at high heat before it can be refined."
At this, Qian Renxue didn't hesitate for a moment. She immediately used Martial Soul Possession.
Looking at Qian Renxue in her Martial Soul Possession state, Qin Tian couldn't help swallowing.
"She's beautiful—so beautiful, like a goddess descended to earth!"
"Ahem!"
Snake Lance Douluo looked at Qin Tian and coughed twice, telling him to stop gawking like a lovesick fool.
Hearing Snake Lance Douluo's cough, Qin Tian didn't dare voice his displeasure. He could only endure it in silence, though his gaze kept slipping toward Qian Renxue.
"Xiao Tian, is this enough?"
Qian Renxue had already begun melting the Whale Rubber. A flame appeared in her palm, and the Whale Rubber started to melt in her hand.
As it melted, an unusual aura spread through the room.
The Whale Rubber melted, its impurities completely removed, leaving behind a golden-yellow, pliable substance. Seeing this, Qin Tian immediately spoke.
"Xue, it's ready."
As he spoke, he stepped forward, intending to take it from Qian Renxue.
But just as he reached out, Qian Renxue stopped his hand.
"Xue, after the Whale Rubber is refined, it needs to be swallowed while it's hot. You..."
Qian Renxue gave Qin Tian a cool glance, then looked at Snake Lance Douluo beside her. Her meaning was unmistakable.
Seeing this, Snake Lance Douluo immediately took the Whale Rubber from Qian Renxue and swallowed it in one bite.
"Elder Snake Lance, use your Soul Power to refine the Whale Rubber."
Seeing this, Qin Tian quickly reminded him.
Qian Renxue watched Snake Lance Douluo intently, missing neither his movements nor the slightest change in his expression.
Only a short while later, Snake Lance Douluo opened his eyes.
"Young Master, what Qin Tian said is true. Whale Rubber can strengthen the body and improve the strength of the muscles, bones, and meridians."
"But the effects of a hundred-year piece of Whale Rubber are ordinary. It can't improve much."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue was delighted. The corners of her mouth lifted into a smile.
"Xiao Tian was right. Whale Rubber really can strengthen the body."
"Elder Snake Lance, thanks for your effort. You may leave."
Snake Lance Douluo said nothing. He vanished into the air.
Qian Renxue looked at Qin Tian, her eyes full of delight.
"Xiao Tian, you've truly given me a wonderful surprise. I never imagined Whale Rubber could have such a remarkable use: strengthening the body, improving physical constitution, and increasing Soul Ring age."
"From now on, if we make good use of it, Spirit Hall's strength will increase enormously. In the future, which force could possibly stand against us?"
Listening to Qian Renxue, Qin Tian couldn't help pouting to himself.
"Xue, I told you all about Whale Rubber's effects. I want a reward, so don't be stingy."
Qian Renxue laughed happily at Qin Tian's words.
"Don't worry. You'll get a reward. Your Xue will make sure you get one you're satisfied with."
Hearing this, Qin Tian spoke at once.
"Xue, then I want a Soul Bone. Any Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone will do. I don't need a skull or a torso bone."
Qian Renxue didn't answer. She simply looked at him with a smile.
"Xue, Soul Bones can also improve a Soul Master's physical constitution. My First Soul Ring needs to be as old as possible. That'll help my Martial Soul evolve in the future."
"It's not easy to increase its age using Whale Rubber alone. If you eat too much, its effects will gradually fade. The first time you eat it is the most effective."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly. She had her own plans, and she intended to do everything she could to nurture Qin Tian.
Two Super Martial Souls, Innate Full Soul Power, and the fact that she had been raising him for three years—given all that, Qian Renxue certainly wouldn't deprive Qin Tian of resources. She would fight to secure anything she could for him.
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