After returning to Spirit Hall, Qian Xunqian gathered everyone together and began handing out the Immortal Herbs.
The first one, of course, had to go to His Holiness the Pope—Qian Xunji.
"Big brother, this is the Immortal Herb I found that suits you best: the Golden Sun Sacred Lotus. To take it, pluck a lotus petal, wrap it around a lotus seed, and swallow them together. It'll boost your physique and aptitude to the greatest extent possible. It'll also strengthen the power of your Angel Flame, drawing it closer to the Sun's True Flame."
"Good. You've put a lot of thought into this." Qian Xunji accepted the herb with a smile and began taking it.
He looked perfectly calm, but inside, a storm was raging. He craved power more than anything! As the least gifted generation of the Angel Clan, how he wished he'd received an Immortal Herb like this when he was young!
"Uncle, you're already a Limit Douluo, so Immortal Herbs won't do much for you. But the Blood Dragon Ginseng I prepared for you can restore your body, heal hidden ailments, and prolong your life."
"Good! Good! Good! My dear niece, I'll gladly accept it!" Qian Daoliu could hardly hide his delight, either.
"Elder Ju, I don't need to tell you what the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum can do. Take it and enjoy!"
Yue Guan was beside himself with joy, even starting to dance around. So many Immortal Herbs—he had to be dreaming!
"Old Ghost! Here! Hit me!"
Gui Mei didn't waste words. He punched his old friend right in the face.
"You old devil! Why'd you hit me so hard?"
Gui Mei snorted. "You never said how hard I should hit you!"
Like a child, Yue Guan bounced off with the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum in his hands and found a place to absorb it.
"Ghost Elder, this is the Yin Soul Mysterious Ice Ganoderma. Your Martial Soul is a soul, and this Immortal Herb can repair the damage your soul suffered when your Martial Soul awakened. Since it's absorbed the cold Yin energy of a Yin Spring for years, it'll also imbue your Martial Soul with some ice attributes. Just chew it and swallow it."
"Thank you, Second Miss!" Gui Mei answered solemnly. He accepted the herb and went off to take it.
"Uncle Sky Crocodile, this fruit is called the Golden Dragon-Nurturing Fruit. It can open the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and forge an indestructible body. Most importantly, it can improve the quality of your Martial Soul, allowing a Beast Martial Soul to contain a trace of the Golden Sacred Dragon's might. It couldn't be more suited to you! Just peel it and eat the flesh."
Sky Crocodile took the fruit and said cheerfully, "I'm already a level 98 Titled Douluo. I'm quite satisfied. If I eat this fruit, I'll break through to level 99 and become a Limit Douluo, so let my son have it instead."
"All right. Another one should grow in ten years or so. Its effects won't be as strong as this one's, but it'll still be enough to help you reach the Limit."
"Uncle Xiongshi, the Immortal Herb I picked out for you is called the Pure Yang Lion Heart Pomegranate. It can greatly enhance strength and defense, and has a chance of improving the quality of Fire- and Light-attribute Martial Souls. Your Martial Soul is the top-tier Beast Martial Soul, the Blazing Lion. I don't know how much it'll improve after you take this."
"To take it, peel the fruit and eat only the biggest, reddest seed at its center. Remember, just that one seed!"
"Thank you, little niece. I can hardly wait. But why is my Immortal Herb such a hassle? I can only eat the biggest seed, too."
Mighty Lion Douluo patted Qian Xunqian on the shoulder with a pleased smile, nearly flattening her.
Qian Xunqian could only reply helplessly, "It's an Immortal Herb, after all. They always have their quirks."
"Uncle Guangling, your Immortal Herb is called the Yin-Yang Light String Vine. It has very strict growing conditions. It must grow in the soil right where the Ice and Fire Springs meet, to maintain the balance of Yin and Yang. It also needs to absorb the essence of the Sun and Moon for at least four hours every day. If it can't, it'll wither at once. It's extremely precious."
"Once picked, it has to be taken within seventy-two hours, or it'll lose all its medicinal properties. I rushed back to Spirit Hall without stopping just to bring you this precious Immortal Herb! There's no time to waste. Take it now!"
Guangling Douluo was so moved that tears and snot streamed down his face. This little niece was just too filial! She hadn't said nearly this much about anyone else's Immortal Herb. Only his was this precious...
"Big sister, this is far too valuable. Thank you! Also, don't call me uncle. Call me little brother, please!"
Would you believe it? The boy with the baby face and boyish voice was actually nearly eighty years old.
Qian Xunqian stuck out her tongue. "You love pretending to be a kid! Ptooey, ptooey!"
After that, Qian Xunqian gave Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo one Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma each to strengthen their foundations and improve their aptitude.
The other elders below the Titled Douluo rank also received pills that Qian Xunqian had prepared herself and rolled by hand. Their effects were much like those of the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma: strengthening their foundations and improving a Soul Master's aptitude and potential.
After the Immortal Herbs had been handed out, two people were left looking glum.
One was Bibi Dong. She'd already taken one at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Naturally active, she could only stand quietly in Pope's Palace, watching everyone else take their Immortal Herbs and meditate. She felt completely left out.
The other was Bibi Dong's fiancé, Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi: Seriously, girl, do you still think of me as an outsider? I'm practically about to marry your sister! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be an ally of Spirit Hall from now on! Couldn't you at least give me a little something?
Qian Xunqian ignored Ning Fengzhi's gloomy stare and instead brought out the last Immortal Herb: Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.
He drank the dew, sat cross-legged on the ground, and began cultivating.
Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew was a treasure among treasures for spiritual-type Soul Masters.
Tang San had taken this very Immortal Herb and raised his Purple Demon Eye by one level, allowing him to see right through his wife's true form at a glance.
Two hours later came the classic roll call of results.
The two old partners, Ju and Gui, had each gained a level. They were now level 95 Titled Douluos and had already touched the threshold of level 96. It wouldn't be long before they broke through.
Snake Lance and Porcupinefish, those two door gods, had also gained a level, reaching level 92 and touching the threshold of level 93.
Guangling Douluo had gained a full level and was now a level 97 Super Douluo. The Ice and Light attributes of his Martial Soul, the Guangling Divine Bow, had both grown more powerful.
Mighty Lion Douluo had also become a level 97 Super Douluo. The flames of his Blazing Lion Martial Soul had grown much purer. They hadn't reached the level of Ultimate Fire, but they were close. He'd just suffered from taking the Immortal Herb so late in life.
Qian Daoliu looked much younger. His hair and beard, once half white and half gold, now shimmered with the golden radiance of youth. You'd never have guessed he was already over a hundred years old.
The greatest beneficiary was His Holiness the Pope, Qian Xunji. After taking the Golden Sun Sacred Lotus, his whole body was bathed in golden light, utterly holy. With every step, golden lotuses bloomed beneath his feet.
From a distance, he looked as if the Angel God had truly descended into the mortal world.
"Little Ji'er, how much did your Soul Power increase?" Qian Daoliu asked with a smile.
"Father, please use my proper title while we're at work!" Qian Xunji's expression darkened. He clearly hated being addressed that way by his father.
But keeping things strictly professional, Qian Xunji reported how much his Soul Power had increased.
He'd been level 93 before and had gained a full two levels. He was now a level 95 Super Douluo. What's more, his weakest point—his aptitude—had been made up for. If he put in the effort, reaching the Limit no longer seemed so far away.
Having suddenly gained so much power, Qian Xunji was brimming with confidence. He gazed eagerly at Qian Xunqian, who had just finished absorbing the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.
"Little sister, I wonder if you have any other Immortal Herbs?"