"Xiao Dong, this contribution is far too great!"
Yue Guan had discussed it with Gui Mei beforehand. Since Bibi Dong didn't want to draw attention to herself, they would temporarily claim the credit, and when Xiao Dong needed it in the future, the two of them would put in a little more effort for her.
But after truly experiencing the effects of the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue, Yue Guan hesitated.
This contribution was simply too great.
Whale Glue didn't just strengthen the body and broaden the meridians.
Most importantly, Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue could make up for deficiencies and replenish blood and vital energy.
Moreover, it was very likely to be useful even to Titled Douluo.
How many Soul Douluo in Spirit Hall were stuck at level 89, unable to break through? And how many Titled Douluo had suffered a depletion of blood and vital energy for various reasons, leaving them unable to advance further?
Although Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue couldn't help them break through directly, it could give them one more chance.
Don't underestimate that one extra chance. Countless people were stuck at that very last step, unable to move forward.
"Uncle Yue Guan, you're amazing! You've made such a huge contribution, so you're sure to receive a great reward."
"Maybe even a Spirit Bone?"
Seeing Yue Guan hesitate, Bibi Dong continued to play dumb.
"Our Xiao Dong is so clever."
Hearing Bibi Dong say that, Yue Guan immediately understood.
So that was the problem?
It wasn't that Old Ghost's earlier guess was wrong. It was just that his guess was only part of the reason.
The real reason was that, given Bibi Dong's current age, what benefits could she receive if the credit were submitted under her name?
How great would those benefits be?
She might be rewarded with a Spirit Bone, but definitely not right away.
Even without this contribution, would someone with Bibi Dong's talent and status really lack Spirit Bones in the future?
But if he submitted the credit under his own name, he might actually be able to get a Spirit Bone in exchange.
Understanding all this, Yue Guan looked at Bibi Dong with even greater tenderness.
"Xiao Dong, don't worry. Your future Soul Rings are on your uncle."
Yue Guan smiled as he made the promise. Then he asked Gui Mei to write up a detailed report on Whale Glue's effects, along with all the supporting evidence, intending to submit it after some time.
Even as one beautiful thing after another came their way, the Nine-Colored Glazed Stamen bloomed, just as everyone was celebrating.
The flower blossomed with a delicate fragrance. Moonlight fell like gauze, illuminating it until it glimmered brilliantly.
Specks of starlight drifted around the three of them like sprites.
Even Gui Mei, who cared least about such things, was dumbstruck by the sight. A rare, gentle smile appeared on his face, as though he were thinking of something beautiful.
Without realizing it, Gui Mei slipped into an exceedingly mysterious state.
He was clearly standing right there, yet seemed to merge with the darkness, wrapped in moonlight and no longer part of the world.
Soul Power quietly flowed into his body. When Gui Mei opened his eyes again, three days had passed.
His Soul Power had also risen from level 82 to level 83.
"Uncle Gui Mei, could you describe how you entered that state?"
"What did it feel like?"
"Was that special state a further level of Deep Meditation, or was it Unity of Heaven and Man?"
The moment Gui Mei woke up, Bibi Dong hurriedly took out her little notebook, her eyes brimming with a thirst for knowledge.
"I honestly don't know what happened."
"I just somehow fell into that mysterious feeling without realizing it."
Gui Mei had meant to brush her off, but when he saw the eager look in Bibi Dong's eyes, he thought carefully it over and then described his state at the time, along with some insights from his cultivation, in detail.
For Gui Mei, this wasn't merely a breakthrough in Soul Power. In that mysterious state, his understanding of his Martial Soul had deepened, and his mental strength had improved considerably.
After this experience, Gui Mei had complete confidence in himself. He was certain he could become a Titled Douluo.
He felt more and more that Bibi Dong was a lucky star for him and Yue Guan.
Perhaps even a lucky star for all of Spirit Hall.
"Thank you, Uncle Gui Mei."
After carefully recording Gui Mei's state of epiphany and his feelings, Bibi Dong prepared to leave.
For the past three days, she and Yue Guan had been keeping watch here. During that time, besides learning about Martial Souls from Yue Guan, she had also told him about her idea of grafting the Nine-Colored Glazed Stamen.
And she had gained something else, too.
She had finally gotten the Immortal Herb Catalog from Yue Guan.
She had been away for so long; it was time to return to her own place.
Besides, Yue Guan and Gui Mei still had work to do.
She didn't stay and bother them any longer.
After returning to her place and resting for a while, she began meditating and cultivating.
That night, while Bibi Dong was still cultivating, she suddenly sensed that someone was in her room.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Gui Mei.
"Xiao Dong, these are all the high-year Whale Glue pieces that can be bought in Spirit City. Take them for now. Your Uncle Yue Guan and I plan to find some time to collect more Whale Glue from other cities and the coast. Once we submit that report, Whale Glue's value will rise greatly, and it'll quickly become a prized commodity. After that, whether you need Gold Soul Coins or Whale Glue, you can come ask your uncle."
As he spoke, Gui Mei handed the cloth bag to Bibi Dong.
He also reminded her not to take any high-year Whale Glue for now. They would wait until it had been thoroughly tested and they knew exactly what conditions were required before helping Bibi Dong soften it for consumption.
"Uncle Gui Mei, I understand."
"Thank you!"
Looking at the cloth bag and feeling its weight, she could tell there were at least seven or eight pieces of Whale Glue inside, and they were likely all of good quality.
Clearly, after she had left, Gui Mei had been busy collecting all kinds of Whale Glue around Spirit City and had brought them straight to her.
That was genuinely touching.
Only after Gui Mei left did Bibi Dong open the bag and pour out all the Whale Glue.
There were eight pieces in all. Besides them, there was also a sheet of paper, with each piece's appearance, age, and source Soul Beast recorded in detail.
Of the eight pieces of Whale Glue, three were ten-thousand-year and five were thousand-year.
The one with the highest age was a forty-thousand-year piece from a Soul-Devouring Demon Whale.
Bibi Dong put them into her Storage Soul Tool, with no intention of taking any right away.
Earlier, while Gui Mei had been in his epiphany, Yue Guan had mentioned during their conversation that she could study Whale Glue's properties and combine it with medicinal baths and meals to bring out its effects more effectively.
When Yue Guan learned that Bibi Dong had a thousand-year Diamond Fruit, he had even thumped his chest and guaranteed that he would devise a plan to bring out the full medicinal effects of everything.
That would help her achieve a thousand-year Second Soul Ring.
There was no harm in waiting for good things!
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