Immortal Grass

Huo Yu'er felt the icy blue dragon silhouette within her body, still feeling somewhat dazed.

A year ago, she was a waste with only innate soul power of level one, failing to meet even the Shrek Academy entrance standards.

In just one short year, she had become a peerless genius possessing twin martial souls. Furthermore, her martial soul was the super-tier Water Dragon King. In the past, she wouldn't have dared to dream of such things.

"Brother Lin, I..."

"Adapt for two days, and we'll talk once your martial soul stabilizes." Lin Shuo withdrew his gaze and retrieved a pale blue soul bone from his storage soul tool. The moment the soul bone appeared, the surrounding air temperature plummeted, and a layer of fine white frost formed on the ground. It was precisely that 60,000-year Ice Dragon Torso Bone.

"This soul bone is just right for you now."

Huo Yu'er stared blankly at the cold-radiating soul bone, her lips moving, but no words came out. She recognized at a glance that this was the soul bone they had obtained during the freshman assessment—she had assumed Lin Shuo had absorbed it himself since he hadn't asked them to guard him back then.

She hadn't expected that Brother Lin hadn't absorbed it, but had kept it instead.

From the Mystic Water Pill, the Soul Ascension Pill, and the Water Dragon King martial soul, to this 60,000-year Ice Dragon Torso Bone, it was no exaggeration to say that without Brother Lin, she would certainly not be where she was today.

She didn't say "it's too valuable," because she knew Brother Lin didn't like to hear that. She simply nodded firmly and took the soul bone with both hands.

"Absorb it now." Lin Shuo was concise.

Huo Yu'er sat down as instructed and pressed the soul bone against her chest. Icy blue light surged from the bone, flowing slowly along her meridians. The bloodline of the Water Dragon King and the power of the Ice Dragon soul bone merged within her; there was no rejection, only a natural, seamless fit.

Gu Yuena stood to the side, watching the scene quietly.

Taking advantage of the interval while Huo Yu'er absorbed the soul bone, Lin Shuo turned around, his gaze falling upon the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb in the valley. The large, pink flower remained prostrate on the ground, its petals pressed tightly against the soil in a posture of extreme humility.

"Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb." Lin Shuo spoke, his tone flat yet carrying unquestionable majesty.

"I... I am here!" The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb shuddered violently, its petals rustling, "What are your orders, My Lord?"

"Someone left something in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well back then, didn't they? If it exists, hand it over immediately."

The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb looked at Lin Shuo in surprise, but without hesitation, it produced a snow-white book. As for the requirements Tang San had set back then? Don't joke—this concerned the future of the soul beast race.

It held the book high, its posture one of utmost reverence.

"My Lord, please see for yourself." The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb said cautiously, "This was left here by the Sea God Tang San. It could only be read by those who passed the assessment and joined the Tang Sect."

Lin Shuo took it, flipped through a few pages to confirm it was the correct item, and put it away.

"Well done." Lin Shuo's gaze swept over the immortal herbs in the valley once more. "Rise. Also, I need to take a few immortal herbs from here."

The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb bowed, "My Lord, you may call me Xiao You. Everything in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is yours to use as you please."

Lin Shuo nodded slightly and walked into the valley. He only intended to take some immortal herbs that had not yet gained sentience this time. As for these 100,000-year immortal herbs, it wouldn't be too late to take them once Electrolux had researched the method for Soul Spirits.

"Sister Nana, are these immortal herbs of any use for your recovery?" Lin Shuo picked up an immortal herb and looked at Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena shook her head gently, "My injuries were primarily caused by the Asura God's power. Although these immortal items are precious, they are of almost no use for injuries at the God King level." She paused slightly, her purple eyes resting on Lin Shuo, her gaze softening, "You should pick and absorb them yourself; don't worry about me."

In the distance, Huo Yu'er finally opened her eyes slowly. In those deep blue pupils, an icy blue halo flashed and vanished, returning to clarity. She stood up and stretched her limbs; her body felt several times lighter than before, and the circulation of her soul power was several times faster.

Although she was still at level twenty, she had undergone a world-shaking transformation compared to before.

"Brother Lin, I've successfully fused with it!" Huo Yu'er came to Lin Shuo's side, somewhat excited. She believed that once she absorbed her second soul ring, it would be far more than just a simple level twenty-one.

"Not bad." Lin Shuo handed the Gazing Through Autumn Water Dew he had just picked to Huo Yu'er. "Yu'er, absorb this. This is Gazing Through Autumn Water Dew. Consuming it will not only significantly enhance your eyesight but also boost your mental power. It is perfect for your Spirit Eye."

Huo Yu'er took the emerald-green herb and poured the liquid, which looked as clear as dew, into her mouth. Feeling a cooling sensation, she dared not delay and immediately sat cross-legged.

Seeing Huo Yu'er begin her absorption, Lin Shuo turned to Gu Yuena and asked softly, "Sister Na'er, which ones would be best for me to absorb?"

Hearing this, Xiao You, the Blazing Apricot Delicate, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, and the other 100,000-year soul beasts looked at Lin Shuo with excitement, their eyes conveying only one meaning: My Lord, look at me!

Gu Yuena glanced coldly at those immortal herbs, then turned to look at Lin Shuo with a gentle expression, "Whether it is the Blazing Apricot Delicate or the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, any immortal herb that provides benefits to martial souls will have almost no effect on you."

Lin Shuo was not surprised to hear this.

The Seven-Colored Dragon King was the son of the Dragon God. Looking across the entire Douluo Continent, there was simply no existence that could rival him in terms of bloodline. His bloodline was already perfect.

While these immortal herbs were precious and represented a chance for rebirth for ordinary soul masters, to him, they were merely icing on the cake.

"However, they are not entirely without merit." Gu Yuena changed the subject, her gaze falling upon the distinct, icy and fiery lakes in the valley, "These immortal herbs contain rich heaven and earth energy and life force, which will still be beneficial for your soul power growth and future cultivation. You can start by absorbing that Star Luo Spirit Pearl; it will be beneficial for your future soul core condensation."

"Moreover, no one in the outside world knows of this place. You only need to refine it slowly. Wait until you have finished refining the energy within your body before consuming the next one."

Lin Shuo followed her gaze to a medicinal herb with black branches, topped with a golden fruit whose surface was composed of thousands of golden light spots.

Those plant-type soul beasts that had gained sentience watched Lin Shuo longingly. Seeing him walk toward the Star Luo Spirit Pearl, they looked at it with a touch of envy.

Their Lord was almost certain to attain godhood in the future, and if they could follow him, they might also obtain eternal life.

Although the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well granted them the ability to grow rapidly, it also greatly reduced their lifespans. They had been isolated from the outside world and lacked combat ability. When faced with the 200,000-year and 300,000-year heavenly tribulations in ten or twenty thousand years, their demise would be almost inevitable.

Lin Shuo walked up to the Star Luo Spirit Pearl. The immortal herb seemed to sense something, and the entire plant trembled with excitement. Without hesitation, Lin Shuo reached out and plucked the fruit.