The Worship Hall.

"Knock! Knock, knock!"

Qin Tian gathered his thoughts and glanced at the sheets of paper on the table, covered in his writing. Without the slightest hesitation, he let Soul Power surge through his palm and pulverized them.

This was his secret. Of course, he wouldn't let it be exposed.

He got up, walked to the door, and opened it to see the guard.

"Young Master Tian, His Highness the Crown Prince is waiting to dine with you."

Hearing this, Qin Tian lifted his gaze slightly and glanced at the sky outside.

"Is it that late already?"

He murmured softly, then headed for the dining room.

When he arrived, he saw Qian Renxue seated there, and a trace of warmth entered his eyes.

"Brother Xue!"

Hearing Qin Tian call out to her, Qian Renxue lifted her eyes to see him approaching. A pleasant expression appeared on her face as well.

"Come quickly, Xiao Tian. Today we've prepared your favorite sturgeon and bear paw."

Qin Tian walked over to the table and looked at the spread. He couldn't help reflecting inwardly that this really was a life of luxury.

The table was filled with dishes made from things that flew in the sky, ran on the ground, and swam in the water. This meal alone must have cost hundreds of Gold Soul Coins.

An ordinary family of three spent only one Gold Soul Coin over several months, while a single meal for Qin Tian and Qian Renxue cost hundreds.

Qin Tian didn't hold back at all and immediately dug in.

Qian Renxue watched him eat, occasionally picking up a handkerchief to wipe the grease from the corners of his mouth.

When Qin Tian put down his chopsticks, Qian Renxue put hers down too.

"Xiao Tian, are you full?"

Qin Tian let out a satisfied burp and leaned back in his chair. Turning his head toward Qian Renxue, he nodded slightly.

"Now that you're full, come with Brother Xue."

Qian Renxue didn't say what it was about, and Qin Tian didn't ask. The two of them walked out of the dining room.

When they entered the room, Qin Tian looked around, his eyes taking in his surroundings.

Although this wasn't his first time in Qian Renxue's room, he still couldn't help looking around.

Qian Renxue took out a piece of Whale Rubber. A flame appeared in her palm, and she began melting it.

Seeing this, Qin Tian understood.

"Xiao Tian, this is century-old Whale Rubber. Take it first. Once it stops having an effect, you can move on to thousand-year Whale Rubber, then ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber."

"Everything should be done gradually. You only awakened your Martial Soul today. If you directly take thousand-year or ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber, I'm afraid..."

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qin Tian knew she only had his best interests at heart, so he didn't refuse.

"Sister Xue, you don't need to say more. I understand."

Seeing that the Whale Rubber had softened, Qin Tian took it from Qian Renxue and swallowed it in one gulp.

The Whale Rubber had a strong fishy taste, but fortunately, he swallowed it all at once.

As soon as it reached his stomach, he sat cross-legged and began circulating his meditation method. Soul Power wrapped around the Whale Rubber, and he started refining it.

A warm current spread from his abdomen to every part of his body. Qin Tian knew the Whale Rubber was taking effect.

At the same time, a wave of desire gradually rose within him, and his body began growing hotter.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue reached out with her right hand and pressed her palm against Qin Tian's back. She circulated her Soul Power to help him refine the Whale Rubber's energy.

Spirit City, Worship Hall.

Grand Pontiff Qian Daoliu looked at the letter in his hand. His placid eyes showed a hint of change.

"Take a look."

Grand Pontiff Qian Daoliu circulated his Soul Power, and the letter floated from his hand into the hands of Second Worship Golden Crocodile.

Second Worship Golden Crocodile read the letter, his brows furrowing more and more. After a long while, he passed it to Third Elder Azure Luan Douluo.

"Pufferfish, is that Qin Tian really born with Innate Full Soul Power? And has Xiao Xue already told him everything?"

Hearing Grand Pontiff Qian Daoliu's question, Pufferfish immediately answered respectfully.

"Reporting to the Grand Pontiff, the Young Master has told Qin Tian everything. Qin Tian has a super Beast Martial Soul, the Holy Light Tiger King, and he was born with Innate Full Soul Power."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, but a trace of worry appeared in his eyes.

In that instant, he thought of many things, but in the end, they all turned into a sigh.

"Forget it. Let Xiao Xue do as she wishes. It won't matter even if the plan fails."

Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Pufferfish Douluo considered for a moment, then spoke in a low voice.

"Grand Pontiff, Qin Tian was adopted by the Young Master three years ago. He's steady by nature and deeply attached to her, so I think..."

Before Pufferfish Douluo could finish, Qian Daoliu cut him off. "Go back and protect Xue'er."

At this, Pufferfish Douluo respectfully saluted the Seven Great Worships before leaving the Worship Hall.

After the doors of the Worship Hall closed again, Qian Daoliu released his Soul Power, enveloping the entire hall.

"Eldest Brother, if what Xiao Xue said is true, then Whale Rubber is an exceptionally rare treasure."

"It can temper the physique, strengthen the body, open up the meridians, and increase Soul Ring age. If it's real, our Spirit Hall's strength could rise tremendously."

"Qin Tian has Innate Full Soul Power and twin Martial Souls, a super Beast Martial Soul and a super Tool Martial Soul. He's a rare talent."

The six Worships spoke one after another. Qian Daoliu said nothing, listening quietly.

Only after the six Worships had fallen silent did he slowly speak.

"Whether Whale Rubber really has these effects can be tested. But as for Qin Tian..."

Qian Daoliu pondered silently over how to deal with Qin Tian.

The reason was simple: Qin Tian had enormous potential. He had twin Martial Souls, both of them super Martial Souls, and he was born with Innate Full Soul Power. If nothing went wrong, he would surely become a Limit Douluo, someone like Qian Daoliu himself—no, perhaps he would even surpass him.

Qin Tian's potential surpassed Bibi Dong's. Others might not know Bibi Dong's situation, but Qian Daoliu knew full well that she was undergoing a God Trial.

Why had Bibi Dong received a God Trial? It was because of her potential. Qin Tian was just like her; who could say that a deity wouldn't take an interest in him someday?

"Eldest Brother, let Xiao Xue handle Qin Tian's affairs. I believe she knows how to choose. For now, our priority should be verifying the effects of Whale Rubber."

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu stopped thinking about Qin Tian and nodded quietly.

"Seventh Elder, go and fetch a piece of century-old Whale Rubber."

Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Seventh Elder Subduing Demon Douluo nodded slightly, stood up, and headed out of the Worship Hall.

Not long after, Subduing Demon Douluo returned to the Worship Hall, and the other six all turned to look at him.

Subduing Demon Douluo took a piece of century-old Whale Rubber from his Storage Soul Tool and, with Soul Power wrapped around it, sent it before Qian Daoliu.

A flame appeared in Qian Daoliu's palm, enveloping and melting the Whale Rubber.

Within just a few breaths, a fragrant scent filled the air.

Once the Whale Rubber had softened completely, Qian Daoliu swallowed it and circulated his Soul Power to refine it.

As he refined the Whale Rubber, Qian Daoliu quietly sensed the changes in his body.

When he opened his eyes again, a flash of light flickered in them and vanished.

"It's real!"

After speaking, he looked at the six Worships beside him and said in a low voice,

"Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, make a trip to the sea and find Whale Rubber for Xiao Xue."

Second Worship Golden Crocodile Douluo, Third Elder Azure Luan Douluo, Fourth Elder Mighty Lion Douluo, Fifth Elder Light Feather Douluo, Sixth Elder Qianjun Douluo, and Seventh Elder Subduing Demon Douluo all stood up together.

"Eldest Brother, rest assured. We'll head to the sea at once and find Whale Rubber for Xiao Xue."

Now that they knew Whale Rubber was real, they naturally had to act. After all, they weren't only gathering Whale Rubber for Qian Renxue; they were also preparing it for the younger members of their families.

Each of them had a family behind them. Whale Rubber could increase a Soul Master's Soul Ring age—how could they let such an opportunity pass?