Gifting Immortal Herbs, Shui Yue'er's Kiss

Pfft!

The moment she heard that, Shui Qingyue spat out the tea she had just taken into her mouth before she could even swallow it.

"Cough, cough!"

"Brother Huo Li, you're not mistaken, are you? You're sure this kid's Soul Power has already reached level 50? The last time we met, I remember his Soul Power was only level 34."

"Heh, of course it's true. Why would I joke with you about something like this?"

Huo Li smiled, the corners of his mouth lifting. He loved seeing Shui Qingyue's astonished expression.

And it wasn't just Shui Qingyue. Shui Bing'er and the other two beside her were all stunned.

Huo Li smiled and continued, "This kid happened to help Poison Douluo, so as thanks, Poison Douluo gave him quite a few Immortal Herbs that could improve his cultivation.

"Thanks to those Immortal Herbs, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. It took him just one year to reach level 50 Soul Power.

"Wushuang and Xiao Wu benefited greatly, too. They've both become Soul Ancestors now."

"So it was Poison Douluo. That explains it..."

Shui Qingyue nodded slightly. Dugu Bo had been a famous Titled Douluo for a long time, so it was no surprise that he possessed treasures like these.

Hearing this, lively Shui Yue'er's eyes lit up at once. She stared straight at Ling Yun with her bright, limpid eyes and smiled.

"Little Brother Ling Yun, do you have any Immortal Herbs left? Could you give your big sister one?

"Don't worry, I won't take it for free. If you give me an Immortal Herb, I'll take you to get your fifth Soul Ring!"

After a pause, Shui Yue'er added with a grin,

"And I'll throw in a strawberry-flavored kiss, too. How about that? Hehehe..."

"Since you put it that way, Sister Yue'er, of course I can."

Ling Yun smiled. After all, he needed Shui Yue'er and the others to take him to the Ice Seal Forest to obtain a Soul Ring, and Skywater Academy was an ally of Blazing Academy. There was no harm in making friends with them.

As for Shui Yue'er's last offer, he simply ignored it, assuming she was joking.

As he spoke, Ling Yun took an Immortal Herb from his Soul Tool Ring. It looked like a narcissus flower, its whole body snow-white and translucent, and was quite beautiful.

"This Immortal Herb is called Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. After consuming it, it can nourish the tendons and strengthen the bones, open the eight extraordinary meridians, and improve a Soul Master's cultivation. Its properties are yin, so it's especially suitable for female Soul Masters like you, Sister Yue'er."

As he spoke, Ling Yun placed the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone in Shui Yue'er's hands and smiled. "As for how to consume it, that's easy. Just eat the petals, then suck on the stamen, and finally use your Soul Power to refine its medicinal essence."

"Got it!"

Shui Yue'er beamed with excitement. She immediately followed his instructions, ate the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, and gathered her Soul Power to refine its medicinal essence.

In the blink of an eye, her cultivation began to rise at a speed visible to the naked eye: level 35, level 36, level 37...

In just over ten minutes, Shui Yue'er had surpassed her original self from the novel, and her aura continued to climb. A chilling presence instantly filled the entire office!

Feeling Shui Yue'er's steadily rising aura, Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu stared at Ling Yun with their big, bright eyes, their faces full of longing.

Shui Bing'er in particular gazed at him with a hint of pleading in her icy-blue eyes. She looked just like an adorable kitten begging for treats.

With two peerless beauties staring straight at him, Ling Yun blushed despite himself. Left with no choice, he took out three herbs and set them before the two girls.

"I can't do anything with you two."

Ling Yun shook his head helplessly, then pointed to one of the herbs and introduced it. "This is Ice Ling Grass, a top-grade herb of the water element. It's especially suited to Soul Masters with water-type abilities.

"Senior Xue Wu, this Ice Ling Grass is for you. It's easy to take, too. Just eat it."

"Hehe, thank you, Junior." Xue Wu smiled, then ate the Ice Ling Grass and began meditating to refine it.

Shui Bing'er looked at the two herbs left and asked, "Little Brother Ling Yun, are these two herbs for me?"

"That's right, but the herb you need to take is a little special."

As he spoke, Ling Yun held up an Immortal Herb with a fiery-red stem and crimson-gold veins in its leaves, and patiently explained,

"This is Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, an Immortal Herb. Legend says it was watered with the blood of a phoenix. For Soul Masters who've awakened bird-type Martial Souls, it's a rare tonic.

"Sister Bing'er, your Martial Soul is the Ice Phoenix, isn't it? I'm sure this Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower can take your Martial Soul to the next level!

"However, the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower has yang properties, so it's better suited to Soul Masters with fire-type abilities.

"If you're going to take it, Sister Bing'er, you should take it together with this Ice Ling Grass. The Ice Ling Grass's medicinal essence will neutralize the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower's heat, allowing you to absorb all the phoenix blood within the Immortal Herb."

"I understand."

Shui Bing'er nodded slightly, swallowed the Ice Ling Grass and Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower together, and immediately began refining their medicinal essences.

In an instant, her aura shot up just like Shui Yue'er's!

As the seconds ticked by, Shui Yue'er was the first to open her eyes. Her Soul Power had now reached level 40. She was only one Soul Ring away from becoming a Soul Ancestor.

After Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu also slowly awoke. Her Soul Power had originally been at the peak of level 39, but after taking the Ice Ling Grass, her cultivation naturally reached level 40.

Now, everyone's gaze turned in unison to Shui Bing'er. Her Soul Power was still climbing.

By the time Shui Bing'er slowly opened her beautiful eyes, her Soul Power had surpassed Huo Wu's and reached level 46!

That was no surprise. Shui Bing'er had taken an Immortal Herb; compared with one of the finest herbs, it was like heaven and earth.

Feeling her newly increased cultivation, Shui Bing'er, usually so shy and reserved, actually laughed with delight.

"Hehe, my Soul Power has reached level 46! And that's not all. After absorbing the phoenix blood in the Immortal Herb, not only has my Ice Phoenix Martial Soul grown stronger, but my speed and strength have improved a lot, too."

With that, Shui Bing'er beamed at Ling Yun and said, "Little Brother Ling Yun, thank you for giving me such a precious Immortal Herb!"

"Don't mention it. You're a friend of Sister Huo Wu, after all. Her friends are my friends."

Ling Yun chuckled. Just then, Shui Yue'er suddenly called his name.

"Little Brother Ling Yun."

"What is it, Sister Yue'er... Mmph!"

Before Ling Yun could finish speaking, something soft brushed against his cheek.

When he realized what had happened, he discovered it was Shui Yue'er's lips!

And just as Shui Yue'er had said, they really did taste like strawberries.

Ling Yun's eyes flew wide open. He stared at her in disbelief and asked, "Wait, Sister Yue'er, why did you kiss me?"

"Huh? What are you so surprised about? Didn't I say I'd give you a strawberry-flavored kiss?"

"I thought you were joking! Who could've known you'd actually go through with it?"

I thought you were all talk, big sis—but you really did kiss me.