Ning Rongrong Leaves! Lu Xiao's Fleshly Body Reaches Perfection at the Soul Master Realm!

Three days later, Ning Rongrong had to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, as she was about to awaken her martial soul.

Before parting, she took out a Gold Soul Card edged in black gold.

This card could be used for unlimited spending throughout the Heaven Dou Empire, with all expenses covered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect ranked among the upper three sects. Its combat strength might not have been among the very best, but in terms of wealth, even Spirit Hall fell slightly short.

"Lu Xiao, take this."

Without waiting for him to refuse, Ning Rongrong stuffed the Gold Soul Card directly into his hand.

As the little princess of her sect, she had little else to offer. This card was her most sincere token of affection, a privately given "love token."

Lu Xiao glanced at Bone Douluo, who was gritting his teeth nearby, then turned to Du Busi at his side, whose expression was utterly solemn.

"This has nothing to do with this old man!" Du Busi said with a straight face.

Ning Fengzhi spoke at the right moment, smiling gently. "Lu Xiao, accept it. Consider it a meeting gift from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Lu Xiao nodded slightly, took out paper and a pen, and wrote for a moment before handing over the sheet. "Sect Master Ning, what is written on this paper is worth no less than this card."

Ning Fengzhi accepted the paper. The instant his gaze swept over it, his eyes turned blazing hot. He asked in a deep voice, "Lu Xiao, is what is written here true?"

He could not be blamed for asking. The paper contained a prescription for improving a Soul Master's physical constitution!

And it had no side effects whatsoever!

Lu Xiao smiled faintly. "You already know the answer in your heart, don't you?"

Realizing he had lost his composure, Ning Fengzhi solemnly clasped his hands. "In the name of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I swear that should the Body Sect ever emerge into the world, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will stand behind it without conditions!"

Those words carried immense weight!

As soon as he said them, Gu Rong's expression immediately became complicated.

Ning Rongrong did not understand the stakes involved. She merely smiled sweetly, pressing close to Lu Xiao, her eyes filled with pure delight and affection.

To her, Brother Lu Xiao would always be the most amazing person!

After Ning Fengzhi and his group departed, Du Busi immediately reached out and snatched away the Gold Soul Card.

"You're still young. This old man will keep it safe for you."

Lu Xiao was helpless. Looking at Du Busi's fists, each as large as sandbags, he ultimately did not argue.

In the carriage returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi immediately ordered the personal guards beside him to purchase Whale Rubber available on the market.

Especially Whale Rubber over ten thousand years old. No matter how expensive it was, they had to buy it back!

At the same time, he ordered that for every batch of Whale Rubber over a thousand years old they acquired, half must be given to Lu Xiao.

Seeing this, Gu Rong could not help but advise him, "Fengzhi, I know you're at the age when your blood runs hot, but you still need to restrain yourself!"

"Rongrong is still young. What if..."

"Uncle Bone!"

Ning Fengzhi hurriedly interrupted Gu Rong. "This Whale Rubber isn't for me. It's for Rongrong!"

The moment he said that, Gu Rong immediately shielded Ning Rongrong behind him. "Ning Fengzhi!"

"Rongrong is still a child!"

Knowing that his explanation was only making things worse, Ning Fengzhi simply handed the prescription in his hand to Gu Rong.

In this era, Whale Rubber had only been discovered to have aphrodisiac and virility-enhancing effects.

They had no idea that Whale Rubber was actually an immensely nourishing substance of pure yang. Consuming it could strengthen a Soul Master's physique, allowing them to choose Soul Rings of higher age when absorbing them!

Gu Rong lowered his head and hurriedly scanned the writing on the paper.

At first, his eyes were still full of anger. Yet as line after line entered his sight, the fury on his face vanished, and his entire body froze on the spot.

Every word on the paper was precise, each sentence overturning his understanding of Whale Rubber!

"How... how is that possible?!"

Gu Rong cried out involuntarily, his voice trembling slightly beyond his control, filled with disbelief.

Ning Fengzhi remained calm and spoke lightly. "Uncle Bone, now do you understand why I am willing to spend such a fortune gathering Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue?"

"To auxiliary-system Soul Masters, this paper is simply a priceless treasure!"

As he spoke, he rubbed Ning Rongrong's head and said gently, "After Rongrong awakens her martial soul, she can temper her body according to this prescription. It will allow her to choose Soul Rings of higher age when absorbing them!"

Gu Rong's heart shuddered violently, and the blood throughout his body nearly boiled!

Looking at his innocent and lively little princess, his heart was filled with countless emotions, and only boundless relief remained on his face.

Fortunately, their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had not missed this monstrous young man!

Five months later.

In the Cultivation Room of the Bamboo Building behind Notting Academy.

Lu Xiao sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, his body enveloped in a dense layer of Bronze Treasure Light.

Bzzzz—!

A low tremor of Soul Power suddenly rang out in the silent Cultivation Room.

The surrounding energy of heaven and earth churned madly, pouring like a flood into Lu Xiao's meridians, dantian, limbs, and bones.

Outside the room, Du Busi, who was guiding Xiao Wu in her Soft Technique, keenly sensed the fluctuation. A sharp gleam lit up in his clouded old eyes.

"He's about to break through!"

Du Busi murmured in a low voice, his eyes filled with shock and amazement.

Lu Xiao should have broken through two months ago, but Du Busi had forcibly suppressed his Soul Power advancement.

Du Busi had made Lu Xiao devote most of his cultivation time to tempering his body.

It was all to help Lu Xiao build a solid foundation and achieve Fleshly Body Perfection at every stage!

Inside the Cultivation Room.

The Soul Power that Lu Xiao had suppressed for a full two months was finally freed from its restraints at the moment his body reached complete perfection, like a sleeping dragon suddenly awakening!

Crack!

A crisp, clear sound of a barrier shattering rang out from within Lu Xiao's body.

The level nineteen bottleneck that had accumulated for so long instantly shattered!

Rumble—

Thunderous sounds echoed in Lu Xiao's ears. At last, his Soul Power had broken through to level twenty!

With just one Soul Ring, he could step into the realm of a Soul Grandmaster!

The Bronze Treasure Light slowly withdrew, sinking entirely into Lu Xiao's body.

The young man slowly opened his eyes. His aura was steady and restrained, making him seem ordinary, yet terrifying power was hidden within his body.

Lu Xiao lightly clenched his fist, and an unbroken series of muffled cracks sounded from between his muscles and bones, like distant thunder rumbling as his blood surged endlessly through his veins!

As expected, Master's suppression was the right choice, Lu Xiao thought to himself.

Had he broken through naturally two months ago, he could indeed have advanced earlier, but flaws would have remained in his foundation, impossible to remedy for the rest of his life.

Now, after delaying his breakthrough for two months, his foundation had been tempered to its limit. His future growth potential, Soul Ring-bearing limit, and explosive combat power would all far surpass Soul Masters of the same rank.

At that moment, Du Busi strode into the Cultivation Room with Xiao Wu. Seeing Lu Xiao, whose aura was perfectly unified and foundation complete, the old man's face was full of gratification and fervor.

"Good! Excellent!"

Du Busi praised him repeatedly, his eyes blazing. "Our Body Sect emphasizes, 'First establish the body, then cultivate the soul'! Your body is now strong enough to absorb a high-grade Thousand-Year Soul Ring!"

Lu Xiao slowly rose to his feet and nodded slightly. "Thank you, Teacher, for your careful guidance."

Du Busi waved his hand, his eyes full of anticipation. "You are the last hope of our Body Sect. This old man would rather hold you back for a time than ruin your entire life!"

"It is also time to set out for the Star Dou Great Forest and hunt a suitable Soul Ring for you!"

Xiao Wu's eyes immediately lit up upon hearing that, and she hurriedly said, "Lu Xiao, I want to go with you too!"

Lu Xiao originally wanted to refuse, as Xiao Wu's identity was far too sensitive.

If only there were something that could conceal the Soul Beast aura on Xiao Wu...

As he pondered, a pill formula for concealing one's aura suddenly appeared in his mind.

Lu Xiao's eyes brightened. He rubbed Xiao Wu's head and said softly, "You can come, but you must behave on the way. You can't run off on your own."

Xiao Wu instantly beamed with joy and nodded vigorously. Her scorpion braid swayed gently behind her head as she said excitedly, "I promise! I'll definitely listen! I can even help you hunt Soul Beasts!"