Beloved by All

Golden Crocodile Douluo was overjoyed. He hadn't doted on Ling Feng for nothing.

He secretly considered whether he should give Ling Feng some of the good things he had recently acquired. His own grandson was decent enough, but compared to Ling Feng, he was somewhat overshadowed.

That brat caused trouble for him all day long, and his cultivation talent could not compare either. How he wished Ling Feng were his grandson.

Such a filial and sensible grandson had truly been wasted on Qian Jun and Jiang Mo.

Ling Feng opened the second jade box. Inside was a Ten Thousand Year Ginseng King, golden from root to tip. "This is a Ten Thousand Year Ginseng King. It strengthens one's foundation, replenishes vital energy, and prolongs life."

This one was for Qian Daoliu. After all, Qian Daoliu lacked nothing; it was merely a token of respect.

"By the way, Grandpa Qian, Uncle Qian has one too. Xiaoxue's is an Immortal Herb with both light and fire attributes."

"Good child, I shall remember this gift."

Ling Feng smiled, then picked up two more jade boxes and walked toward Qianjun Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo.

"Grandpa Qianjun, Grandpa Jiang Mo, these two are Twin-Stemmed Dragon Blood Ginseng. One is yang and one is yin, born from the same root."

He opened the jade box. Two crimson ginseng roots lay quietly within, their roots and stems connected.

"You two grandpas possess martial souls that are one body, and your minds are in sync. These two immortal-grade herbs suit you perfectly. After consuming them, they should make your coordination even more seamless and raise your strength another step."

"Of course, the Dragon Blood Ginseng contains the Dragon Clan's bloodline. It will also be of considerable help to your martial souls and bottlenecks."

Qianjun Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo exchanged glances, each seeing the surprise in the other's eyes.

"Xiao Feng, your eye for such things..."

Qianjun Douluo accepted the jade box and sighed. "In all my years, this is the first time I've seen an immortal-grade herb like this."

Falling Devil Douluo rarely showed even a trace of a smile. "You've put thought into this."

Ling Feng continued distributing the gifts.

Green Phoenix Douluo received the Wind Spirit Jade Marrow, an immortal-grade herb that was emerald green throughout and shaped like a flying feather.

When Green Phoenix Douluo took it, his fingers trembled slightly. This immortal-grade herb could elevate his affinity with the wind attribute by an entire level, allowing him more exquisite control over his martial soul.

More importantly, relying on his intuition forged over many years, he sensed an opportunity to break through his bottleneck.

If his guess was correct, then the rank 98 realm he had long dreamed of would no longer be an illusory bubble within a dream.

With the unique nature of the Azure Luan Divine Bird Martial Soul, once he broke through to rank 98, no one on the continent would be able to surpass him in speed.

Mighty Lion Douluo held a Crimson Flame Dragon Fruit in his hand. It was the size of a fist, red as fire, and emitted a scorching aura.

Mighty Lion Douluo took a deep breath and felt the martial soul within him cheering.

Light Feather Douluo, like Hu Liena, received a slightly larger Bright Moon Grass, an immortal herb that was silver-white throughout, with leaves shaped like crescent moons.

Although it was not as good as the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, it could still greatly enhance eyesight and spiritual power.

It made sense for an archer like Light Feather Douluo to improve his spiritual power.

Light Feather Douluo had always possessed a childlike temperament. Having received such a treasure, he chattered endlessly.

Ling Feng found it irritating and simply ignored him.

Finally, Ling Feng arrived before Yue Guan.

Yue Guan had long been staring eagerly. When he saw Ling Feng approach, he hurriedly composed himself and put on an indifferent expression.

Ling Feng chuckled. Yue Guan was quite amusing. He clearly valued these herbs greatly and wanted to handle every single one himself, yet now he pretended not to care.

Ling Feng opened the jade box, revealing the immortal-grade herb within. It was gold and crimson, with petals like scales.

"Senior Yue Guan, this is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum." He paused, suppressing a laugh. "Consuming it can cultivate an Indestructible Body, and it is... quite compatible with your martial soul."

The calm expression on Yue Guan's face instantly shattered.

Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!

It was exactly the same as his martial soul!

"Th-this... this really is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!"

"Not only is it identical to my martial soul, it matches the records in ancient texts down to the smallest detail."

It could be said that if anyone in the world was best suited for this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, then apart from Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, no one else was possible.

Take Dai Mubai, for example. Even if he consumed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, without the Sea God's trial and Tang San's connection, he would still have been unable to become a god.

But Yue Guan was different. This herb had practically been custom-made for him. Forget the Peerless Douluo realm—reaching rank 98 in this lifetime was entirely possible.

If Yue Guan had consumed this Immortal Herb when he was young, he would absolutely have possessed the potential to become a Peerless Douluo.

Yue Guan accepted the jade box with trembling hands. His eyes had even reddened, and his entire body shook uncontrollably.

To outsiders, a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum might have been merely a fortunate opportunity to improve their aptitude. To him, it meant the greatest wish of his life had been fulfilled.

To put it bluntly, even if Ling Feng asked him to go deal with Old Ghost right now, he would not refuse. There would absolutely be a scene of man on top of man.

"Good child, good child! If you need anything in the future, come find me! Whoever dares bully you, I'll never let him off!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

Qiangu Xiaoye teased, "Chrysanthemum Guan, your face changed pretty quickly."

Yue Guan glared at him, but hugged the jade box to his chest like a treasure, unwilling to let go.

Ling Feng smiled and shook his head before walking toward his parents. Naturally, he would not be stingy toward the parents who had given birth to and raised him.

"Father."

He first opened a jade box. Inside was an immortal-grade herb as black as ink, shaped like a dragon's shadow.

"This is Dark Dragon Shadow Grass. It possesses the darkness attribute. Your Coiling Dragon Staff is fierce and domineering; with this herb, the quality of your martial soul should rise another level."

"Moreover, if you absorb it tonight, you will be able to break through to the Titled Douluo realm."

Qiangu Xiaoye accepted it, his eyes filled with gratification.

He said nothing more and merely patted his son on the shoulder.

Ling Feng then turned to his mother, Tuoba Yue'er, and opened another jade box.

"Mother, this one is for you."

Tuoba Yue'er's eyes reddened slightly as she reached out and stroked her son's head.

The child who had once babbled in swaddling clothes had now grown tall enough to reach her chest.

Ling Feng pointed to an immortal herb that was silver-white throughout and shaped like dragon scales.

"This is Silver Scale Dragon Agave. It is specially meant to strengthen the foundation of defensive martial souls. Your White Armored Earth Dragon Martial Soul specializes in defense. This herb can make your martial soul sturdier and greatly increase its defensive power."

Tuoba Yue'er could no longer hold back. She pulled her son into her arms.

"Good child, good child..." she choked out, unable to say anything else.

Ling Feng obediently let her hold him. Only after his mother's emotions had calmed did he softly say, "Mother, there are still so many people watching."

Only then did Tuoba Yue'er release him. She wiped the corners of her eyes and glared at him. "So what if they're watching? It's only natural for me to hug my own son."

Everyone laughed warmly once more.

Qian Daoliu sat in the seat of honor, watching the scene with a trace of warmth in his eyes.

"Feng'er," he said, "what about yourself? Did you keep anything?"

Ling Feng nodded.

"This junior consumed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot in that treasured place, tempering my body. I also consumed the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew to enhance my spiritual power. These are this junior's gains."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "Not bad. The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot complement each other, allowing you to possess a physique immune to ice and fire."

"The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew is an even rarer immortal-grade herb for spiritual power."