Evil Phoenix! Succeed!

Watching Su Ming leave so easily, Dugu Bo clenched his fists. He truly wanted to pin him down right there and make him stay forever.

He had taken so many of his medicinal herbs, and yet he dismissed him with just a few words?

But he dared not.

He could only watch Su Ming depart.

He spat out a vicious remark, "If this has no effect, even if you hide in Spirit Hall, I will drag you out!"

A week later.

Su Ming returned to Spirit Hall.

Upon returning to the Golden Hall, he took out an immortal herb and presented it to Gui Mei, "Elder Ghost, this Nine-Grade Purple Mushroom has the effect of strengthening the foundation and cultivating the primordial essence. It can maximize a spirit master's potential, so I gift it to you as thanks for your care along the way."

Hearing that he was being gifted an immortal herb, Gui Mei was stunned.

He did not understand what an immortal herb was, but he knew that Yue Guan was extremely obsessed with such things.

Judging by the extent of his obsession, he knew this item was incredibly precious!

He hurriedly refused, "I appreciate the kind intention, Young Master Su Ming, but I absolutely cannot accept this immortal herb. I did not contribute much on this trip; it was all thanks to your own ability, Young Master."

Su Ming smiled, "Without your help, even if I had a silver tongue, I wouldn't have been able to obtain a single immortal herb. Just accept it; Elder Chrysanthemum has one too, doesn't he?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo, standing to the side, also chimed in with repeated persuasion, "Old Ghost, if Young Master Su Ming tells you to accept it, then accept it. This thing will do you a world of good. Hurry and thank the Young Master!"

As he spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo pulled Gui Mei into a deep bow toward Su Ming, "Young Master Su Ming, the value of this immortal herb is beyond what we can repay. Should you ever encounter any trouble in the future, you may summon us at any time, and we will not hesitate to face death for you!"

Seeing this, Gui Mei no longer stood on ceremony, bowed, and said, "We will not hesitate to face death!"

Su Ming quickly helped them up, "You are being too serious. This is just a small token of my appreciation; it is not worth mentioning."

Afterward, the two left.

The reason Su Ming gave the immortal herbs to the two of them was simple.

It was because their character was trustworthy, and he would need people to support him as he navigated Spirit Hall in the future.

"What about mine?" After the two left, Hu Liena extended her fair, slender hand and placed it in front of Su Ming.

"What?" Su Ming didn't react for a moment.

"The immortal herb, of course. I went along too. Everyone present gets a share; if I didn't contribute, I at least put in the effort." Hu Liena pouted, her charming eyes scanning Su Ming.

She didn't actually know the function of the immortal herb, so she had no idea just how precious it truly was.

She wasn't asking Su Ming for it because she really wanted it; she just wanted to tease him and see if he would give it to her.

This was a girl's psychology: everyone else has one, and since my relationship with you is so good, will you give one to me?

Su Ming didn't mind; Hu Liena had indeed taken care of him over the past three years.

He thought for a moment, then took out a pale green flower, "This is a Silk Velvet Tulip. Its medicinal properties are mild and it can absorb the essence of heaven and earth to help improve your spirit. Find a safe environment to consume it."

Although Hu Liena had already guessed that Su Ming would give her one, when he actually handed it to her, she couldn't help but feel a little thrill in her heart.

She took the flower, held it under her nose, and inhaled the scent with enjoyment before looking at Su Ming with extreme doting, "As expected of my most, most, most cherished junior brother, you are so good to your sister. One look at this immortal herb and I can tell it's better than the ones Elder Chrysanthemum and Elder Ghost got."

Su Ming was puzzled, "How can you be so sure?"

"It's simple. This immortal herb is so beautiful and smells so good; it must be of a higher grade than theirs."

Su Ming was momentarily speechless. So, you think this herb is high-grade just because it looks pretty?

Women are truly impossible to understand.

Hu Liena only found Su Ming's expression adorable. She reached out and couldn't help but tap him on the forehead, "Haha, I knew my junior brother was the best to me. It wasn't in vain that I took care of you for these three years."

"Alright, it's getting late, and this sister of yours should be heading back. If you need help again, remember to come find me anytime."

"Mwah!"

As she spoke, she blew a kiss at Su Ming.

Then, she swayed her enchanting figure and left.

Su Ming remained indifferent.

He was already used to Hu Liena's narcissistic behavior.

Afterward, he returned to his own room.

Once inside, he gave a brief instruction to the maids, telling them not to disturb him.

Su Ming then went to the secret chamber, unable to wait to absorb the immortal herb!

He pondered for a moment and ultimately chose the Narcissus Jade Bone.

In the original story, Ma Hongjun absorbed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, but that herb belonged to the fire element, which purified his evil energy after he consumed it.

Su Ming was currently walking the path of extreme evil; if he were to consume that herb, there was a high probability it would have a negative impact.

The Narcissus Jade Bone was water-attributed. Although it conflicted with his own fire attribute, this was exactly what Su Ming needed. Water and fire restrain each other, which would allow for better purification.

Furthermore, the Narcissus Jade Bone possesses the properties of nourishing tendons and strengthening bones, clearing the heart meridians, and comprehensively improving one's constitution, which perfectly matches his needs.

Having made his decision, Su Ming did not hesitate to consume this immortal herb.

As the herb slid down his throat, it instantly transformed into an extremely cool yet potent medicinal force, surging into his limbs and bones in an instant.

His physical body, having just undergone tempering in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well a few days prior, was highly active at this moment and began to frantically absorb the medicinal efficacy of the Narcissus Jade Bone.

Su Ming sank his consciousness into his body, guiding the Evil-attribute power to merge with the medicinal force of the immortal herb, and began to charge toward the deepest core of his martial soul.

There, the final stubborn trace of Fire-attribute energy was huddled into a crimson speck of light, resisting desperately.

However, this time, under the absolute external suppression of the Narcissus Jade Bone's tendon-nourishing and marrow-clearing power, this last bit of Fire-attribute energy lost all ability to resist.

The cool medicinal force spread like a tide, enveloping the crimson speck of light layer by layer, and without any surprises, it began to dissolve and purify.

Hiss, hiss.

A faint dissolving sound emanated from within Su Ming's body.

As the defensive line of the Fire-attribute completely collapsed, the final wisp of crimson light finally vanished into thin air.

Boom!

A low phoenix cry rang out.

The space behind Su Ming twisted violently, and his phoenix martial soul emerged!

At this moment, the phoenix, originally interwoven with red and black, saw all its red vanish, transforming into pure black wings that radiated a cold, metallic luster!

The flames clinging to the phoenix's feathers were still burning, but the scorching heat had completely disappeared, replaced by an extreme, biting cold!

It was fire, yet it was not fire!

It was a manifestation of concentrated evil!

Beyond this, the phoenix's appearance had also undergone a transformation, its size increasing by more than a circle.

Its feathers were sharper, and its talons were more ferocious!

A pair of eyes were the only red on its body—a blood-red that revealed an eerie, heavy, and absolute pressure filled with a sense of devouring.

Evil Phoenix!

Completely transformed!