The Efficacy of Whale Rubber

"Sister Xue, if a soul beast is under ten thousand years old and the body is strong enough, one can ignore the limits of the soul ring age. Even a soul ring produced by a nine-thousand-year soul beast can be absorbed."

Qian Renxue could not help but nod inwardly; clearly, she had been swayed by Qin Tian.

"Xiao Tian, according to what you say, 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 mental shock, even a nine-thousand-year first soul ring wouldn't be a problem. But have you considered one issue?"

Hearing this, Qin Tian looked at Qian Renxue, not speaking, waiting for her to continue.

"Like you, how strong is your body right after your Martial Soul awakens? Even if awakening a super beast Martial Soul can strengthen your body, without having absorbed a soul ring, how much can that strength really increase?"

"Using precious treasures to cleanse the body, combined with exercise and medicinal baths—everyone in sects and clans knows this. Core disciples of sects and clans have been taking medicinal baths since childhood, and they have consumed plenty of precious treasures."

"Yet, their first soul rings were only at the hundred-year level; a thousand-year first ring has never appeared."

When she reached this point, Qian Renxue paused, looked at Qin Tian, and shook her head helplessly.

"Xiao Tian, ever since you came to the Crown Prince's Residence, you have been tempering your body and taking medicinal baths. Even after three years, your physical strength can only support you in absorbing a soul ring of over four hundred years. If you were to forcibly absorb a thousand-year soul ring, the final result would surely be your body exploding and death."

Qin Tian could not help but smile upon hearing this.

"Sister Xue, I know of a precious treasure that can increase the soul ring age limit without damaging one's foundation. As for how much it can increase, I am not certain, but I do know it can increase the limit by at least five hundred years."

"Furthermore, this treasure can also strengthen the body and cleanse it, and it is extremely easy to find."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue was immediately intrigued by Qin Tian.

Increasing the soul ring age limit without damaging the foundation, by at least five hundred years, and it was easy to find.

She knew full well what this represented.

Qin Tian glanced at Qian Renxue and, without further hesitation, gave the answer.

"Whale Rubber!"

"Whale Rubber can increase a soul master's soul ring age limit."

"Don't ask me how I know; I saw it in an ancient book at the Imperial Library."

Qian Renxue whispered softly, her gaze toward Qin Tian filled with scrutiny.

"Whale Rubber?"

"Do you know what Whale Rubber is?"

Qin Tian nodded slightly. "Nobles treat Whale Rubber as an aphrodisiac. That is because they are blind and mistake a supreme treasure for a common object. Moreover, Whale Rubber has a unique refining method; if not refined properly, it is indeed just an aphrodisiac."

"Sister Xue, if you don't believe me, you can have someone bring a piece of Whale Rubber, and we can test it right here."

Looking at Qin Tian's resolute gaze and the firm expression on his face, Qian Renxue was already three parts convinced.

"Elder Snake Lance, please go and fetch a piece of Whale Rubber now."

"Yes, Young Master!"

The void fluctuated, and after a few breaths, it returned to calm.

Qin Tian knew this was Snake Lance Douluo, one of the two Title Douluo protecting Qian Renxue. The other was Pufferfish Douluo; Qian Renxue had told him about them when she confessed her identity.

Not long after, Snake Lance appeared in the secret chamber, holding a yellowish-brown solid substance in his hand.

"Young Master, this is a six-hundred-year-old piece of Whale Rubber."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly, took the Whale Rubber from Snake Lance's hand, and then looked at Qin Tian.

Qin Tian looked at the yellowish-brown Whale Rubber, his eyes bright.

"Sister Xue, your Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul possesses the three attributes of light, holiness, and fire. Refining Whale Rubber requires melting it with high heat."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue did not hesitate at all and immediately used Martial Soul Possession.

Qin Tian watched the transformed Qian Renxue and could not help but swallow his saliva.

"Beautiful, too beautiful, she is simply a fairy descended to earth!"

"Ahem!"

Snake Lance Douluo looked at Qin Tian and could not help but cough twice, signaling him not to look like a lecher.

Hearing the cough, even if Qin Tian felt dissatisfied, he dared not express it and could only endure it silently, though his gaze still flickered toward Qian Renxue from time to time.

"Xiao Tian, will this work?"

Qian Renxue had already begun to melt the Whale Rubber. A ball of flame appeared in her palm, and the Whale Rubber began to melt continuously in her hands.

As the Whale Rubber melted, a strange fragrance wafted out.

The Whale Rubber melted, its impurities were completely removed, and it turned into a golden-yellow soft substance. Seeing this, Qin Tian spoke up immediately.

"Sister Xue, it's ready."

As he spoke, he stepped forward, preparing to take it from Qian Renxue's hand.

But just as his hand reached out, it was held back by Qian Renxue.

"Sister Xue, Whale Rubber must be consumed while hot after refining, you..."

Qian Renxue glanced at Qin Tian indifferently, then her gaze fell on Snake Lance Douluo to the side; her intention was very clear.

Seeing this, Snake Lance Douluo immediately took the Whale Rubber from Qian Renxue's hand and swallowed it in one gulp.

"Snake Lance Douluo, just use your soul power to refine the Whale Rubber."

Qin Tian spoke up immediately to offer a reminder upon seeing the situation.

Qian Renxue scrutinized Snake Lance Douluo, not missing a single movement of his body or expression on his face.

After only a brief moment, Snake Lance Douluo opened his eyes.

"Young Master, what Qin Tian said is true. Whale Rubber can strengthen the physical body, enhancing the durability of muscles, bones, and meridians."

"It is just that the medicinal effect of century-old Whale Rubber is average, so the improvement it provides is not significant."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was overjoyed; the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Xiao Tian was right; Whale Rubber truly can strengthen the physical body."

"Snake Lance Douluo, thank you for your hard work. You may withdraw."

Snake Lance Douluo did not speak, simply vanishing into the void.

Qian Renxue looked at Qin Tian, her eyes filled with delight.

"Xiao Tian, you have truly given me a huge surprise. I never imagined that Whale Rubber would have such miraculous uses—strengthening the body, improving physique, and increasing the age limit of soul rings."

"From here on, as long as we utilize it well, the strength of our Martial Soul Hall will increase significantly. In the future, what faction will be able to stand against us?"

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qin Tian could not help but pout inwardly.

"Sister Xue, I have told you all about the medicinal effects of Whale Rubber. I want a reward; you cannot be stingy."

Qian Renxue laughed happily upon hearing Qin Tian's words.

"Rest assured, your reward will not be lacking. Sister Xue will certainly secure a reward that satisfies you."

Hearing this, Qin Tian spoke up immediately.

"Sister Xue, then I want a soul bone. A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone will suffice; I don't need a skull or torso bone."

Qian Renxue did not respond to Qin Tian's request, instead looking at him with a face full of smiles.

"Sister Xue, soul bones can also improve a soul master's physique. My first soul ring needs to be of the highest possible age limit; only then will it be beneficial for the future evolution of my martial soul."

"Relying solely on Whale Rubber to increase the age limit is not that easy. If you consume too much, the medicinal effect will gradually fade; only the first time you consume it is the effect at its best."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly. She also had her own plans in mind, and she was naturally determined to cultivate Qin Tian to the best of her ability.

With his twin super martial souls, Innate Full Soul Power, and the fact that she had raised him for three years, among many other factors, Qian Renxue would certainly not skimp on resources for Qin Tian. Whatever she could secure for him, she would strive to obtain.