Refining Whale Glue!

Gu Yuena looked at the dark yellow, gelatinous substance on the table, her purple eyes filled with curiosity and confusion.

She reached out with a delicate, fair hand and poked the tough Whale Glue, then looked up at Ling Xuqing and asked in a soft, sweet voice:

"Brother, how... how do I refine this?"

Xiao Wu and A Yin also crowded around, their eyes fixed on the Whale Glue, faces full of astonishment.

"That's right, Xuqing, isn't this thing..."

Xiao Wu stopped halfway, her cheeks flushing involuntarily, and she quickly corrected herself, "Isn't it that kind of thing? How can it be used for body tempering? This is my first time seeing anyone use Whale Glue for that!"

A Yin also smiled gently. "It is indeed unheard of. The blood energy contained within this is so violent that if an ordinary person were to swallow it directly, they would likely explode and die, wouldn't they?"

Seeing the three girls acting like curious children, Ling Xuqing couldn't help but laugh.

He reached out to ruffle Gu Yuena's soft silver hair and said confidently, "Leave it to me! My physical strength is far beyond what you can imagine."

After speaking, Ling Xuqing looked at Gu Yuena, his gaze deepening. "Na'er, can you control fire?"

Upon hearing the words "control fire," Gu Yuena's petite body stiffened abruptly.

Her purple eyes widened instantly, her face full of panic and bewilderment.

She instinctively took half a step back and stammered, "Br... Brother... you... you know?"

Watching Gu Yuena look like a startled fawn, Xiao Wu and A Yin exchanged glances, completely confused.

"Control fire? Na'er can control fire? Isn't Na'er's martial soul a tool soul? And it's not fire-attributed, is it?"

Xiao Wu scratched her head, full of doubt.

A Yin also frowned slightly, not understanding why Ling Xuqing would suddenly ask this question.

Ling Xuqing looked at Gu Yuena, a gentle yet all-knowing smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

He stepped forward, gently took Gu Yuena's cold little hand, and said softly:

"Na'er, you and I are of the same origin. You could find me through our source, so why couldn't I determine your existence through the Golden Dragon King's source?"

Gu Yuena froze, complex light flickering in her purple eyes.

Ling Xuqing continued, his voice soft yet carrying an unquestionable majesty: "Right, the other avatar of the Dragon God, the Silver Dragon King who masters the power of the seven elements—Gu Yuena!"

"Boom—"

This sentence exploded in the dormitory like a thunderclap!

"Si... Silver Dragon King?! Gu Yuena?!"

Xiao Wu shrieked, covering her mouth tightly with both hands, her eyes wide as saucers.

A Yin gasped, her legs going weak, and she nearly collapsed to the floor.

They never imagined that this harmless little beggar, who had been begging on the street corner just a few days ago, was actually the co-ruler of their soul beast clan, the legendary Silver Dragon King!

Gu Yuena looked into Ling Xuqing's deep, pool-like eyes and knew she could no longer hide it.

She took a deep breath, her initially panicked gaze gradually becoming firm.

She gripped Ling Xuqing's hand back and nodded gently.

"Yes... Brother, I'm sorry, I lied to you." Gu Yuena's voice carried a hint of guilt.

"I approached you because the Golden Dragon King source within you has a fatal attraction for me. And... the Ascending Dragon Pillar in your sea of consciousness made me feel an unprecedented sense of intimacy and warmth."

She paused, a glimmer of moisture appearing in her purple eyes:

"These past few days, nourished by your aura, I can feel my injuries recovering significantly. As long as I am by your side, I will be fully recovered in a few years at the earliest, or ten years at the latest!"

At this point, Gu Yuena seemed to remember something. She turned to look at the shadows in the corner of the dormitory and called out softly: "Zi Ji, come out."

"Yes, My Lord."

A purple light shadow instantly condensed in the dormitory.

Zi Ji stepped out from the darkness and knelt respectfully on one knee before Ling Xuqing.

"Subordinate Zi Ji pays respects to the Young Master!" Zi Ji's voice was crisp and melodious, her tone filled with awe.

Gu Yuena looked at Ling Xuqing and explained somewhat embarrassedly: "Brother, that day at the street corner, it was Zi Ji who gave me the idea to dress up as a little beggar and wait on the path you had to take to return to the academy..."

Ling Xuqing shook his head helplessly upon hearing this.

He looked at Zi Ji and said calmly, "Get up. Since Na'er doesn't mind, you will continue to follow us from now on and be responsible for our safety."

"Yes! Subordinate obeys!" Zi Ji was overjoyed and quickly stood up.

Seeing that Ling Xuqing was not angry, the stone in Gu Yuena's heart finally fell.

She cautiously raised her head, her purple eyes full of trepidation and anticipation, and asked softly:

"Brother... you won't blame Na'er, will you?"

Seeing Gu Yuena's pitiful appearance, Ling Xuqing's heart softened.

He reached out and pulled Gu Yuena into his arms, saying softly, "Silly girl, how could I blame you? From now on, we are true family."

Gu Yuena leaned against Ling Xuqing's warm chest, her purple eyes filled with tears of happiness.

"Alright, back to business." Ling Xuqing released Gu Yuena and pushed the Whale Glue on the table toward her. "Na'er, use your Ultimate Fire to melt it."

"Mm!" Gu Yuena nodded obediently.

She extended her fair index finger, and a cluster of silvery-white flames danced at the tip.

The flame looked weak, yet it emitted a heart-stopping heat.

The silvery-white flame gently licked the Whale Glue, and within moments, the hard substance turned into a pool of dark yellow liquid, emitting an extremely rich, blood-scented aroma.

"It's ready, Brother." Gu Yuena handed the melted Whale Glue to Ling Xuqing's lips.

Ling Xuqing did not hesitate at all; he tilted his head back and swallowed the scalding Whale Glue in one gulp!

"Gulp—"

The moment the Whale Glue entered his stomach, Ling Xuqing's expression changed abruptly!

"Boom—"

A violent, scorching current, like a volcanic eruption, rampaged through his limbs and bones!

Ling Xuqing's skin turned bright red instantly, veins bulged on his forehead, and beads of sweat as large as beans rolled down.

He gritted his teeth tightly, his hands gripping the armrests of the chair so hard his knuckles turned white.

"Xuqing!" Xiao Wu exclaimed, so anxious she was on the verge of tears.

"Master!" A Yin was also full of anxiety, wanting to step forward to help but fearing she would disturb Ling Xuqing's refinement.

Gu Yuena and Zi Ji held their breath, staring at Ling Xuqing without blinking.

Xiao Wu grabbed Gu Yuena's arm, her cheeks flushed, and she stammered: "That... My Lord... no, Na'er!"

"If something happens to Xuqing, should we... should we help him? Help him... reduce some of the pain!"

Gu Yuena froze for a moment, then understood what Xiao Wu meant, and her cheeks turned bright red instantly.

A Yin and Zi Ji were also blushing, but their eyes were filled with worry.

"Don't panic!" Ling Xuqing suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of dark gold light in their depths.

He took a deep breath, and the Golden Dragon King blood within him instantly boiled, turning into an invisible giant dragon that suppressed and devoured the violent heat current!

"Hoo—"

A moment later, Ling Xuqing exhaled a long breath of turbid air.

The red glow on his body gradually faded, replaced by a faint dark golden halo.

His aura climbed sharply at this moment!

"Twenty-ninth level!" Xiao Wu shouted in surprise.

A Yin also nodded: "Xuqing's physical body has also improved; although it's not much, it is indeed more refined!"

For Ling Xuqing, who possessed the Golden Dragon King bloodline, the improvement from century-old Whale Glue was indeed small, but as it accumulated, it still played an undeniable role.

Gu Yuena looked at the steady-breathing Ling Xuqing, her purple eyes full of admiration.

She turned to look at Zi Ji, her expression becoming extremely serious:

"Zi Ji, notify Di Tian to acquire Whale Glue at all costs!"

"Century-old, thousand-year, ten-thousand-year, even hundred-thousand-year ones—get them all!"

"The more, the better!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Ji's expression tightened, and she responded respectfully:

"Yes! Subordinate obeys, My Lord!"