Azure Sky Profound Yin Wood and Pink Bamboo Lingzhi

On second thought, that made sense. He couldn't have Di Tian and the others sleeping on the streets every day; having a fixed place to stay would make things more convenient.

"My Lord, Big Brother, please come in." Xiong Jun pushed open the courtyard gate.

Gu Yuena stepped inside, cast a faint glance at the layout of the courtyard, and nodded slightly.

"It's decent enough. Di Tian isn't as rigid as I thought when it comes to getting things done."

Tang San and Xiao Wu followed behind, their eyes wide with wonder.

This residence was much more impressive than the dormitories at Notting Academy. With its pavilions and flowing water, it looked just like the manor of a wealthy family.

The two whispered to each other, their eyes filled with curiosity.

As the group walked inside, they had just crossed the front courtyard when they saw Di Tian emerging from the main hall.

Seeing Shen Qingling and Gu Yuena, he bowed slightly. "My Lord, Dragon Consort."

Xiong Jun immediately leaned over to Di Tian's ear. "Di Tian, you have to call him Big Brother!"

"Big Brother!" Di Tian was taken aback.

So, he was supposed to call him Big Brother?

"I understand!"

Di Tian said softly, "Big Brother, I wonder what you need me to do this time?"

"Di Tian, you've stayed in the Star Dou Forest for so long. Do you have any medicinal herbs that can strengthen the physique?"

"Medicinal herbs!" Di Tian thought for a moment. "Big Brother, wait a moment. I'll have to ask Bi Ji about some of them; most of the herbs we brought are kept in her care."

"Go ahead!"

Di Tian nodded and immediately headed to the garden in the backyard to find Bi Ji, while Shen Qingling and Gu Yuena sat down on the chairs in the main hall.

"San, Xiao Wu, you two sit and rest for a while as well."

"Yes, Teacher." Tang San and Xiao Wu followed Shen Qingling's lead and sat down.

Tang San looked around, unable to help but sigh in his heart. This place was truly huge; buying this property in Heaven Dou City must not have been cheap.

Thinking of how his teacher was still living in the academy dormitory, he felt a pang of heartache.

No, he had to find a way. He had to earn money to buy his teacher a residence even better than this one, so his teacher could live more comfortably.

A teacher for a day is a father for life.

Everything he did was his duty, and once his mother recovered, she could live there too.

Yes, he would craft hidden weapons to sell for money! That was the plan.

With so many immortal herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he could definitely craft quite a few good things.

Xiong Jun brewed four cups of tea and served them to the four people.

Gu Yuena held the cup with both hands, took a light sip, and smiled.

"Xiong Jun, I haven't seen you be this observant before."

Xiong Jun chuckled foolishly.

"I've finally seen the light, haven't I? I've seen quite a lot since coming to Heaven Dou City."

Everyone grows, let alone a soul beast.

Tang San blinked, staring at the muscles on Xiong Jun's arms.

"Uncle Xiong, what level of cultivation are you at?"

Anyone his teacher knew couldn't be simple.

"Level?" Xiong Jun was stunned, clearly not expecting a little brat to ask such a question.

Xiong Jun gave a light cough.

"That's a good question. Your Uncle Xiong is very strong. Taking on a Titled Douluo in a one-on-one fight is nothing for me. I'm an old acquaintance of your teacher—my Big Brother. If you have any trouble in the future, you can come here and find me. If anyone dares to bully you, just watch me beat them into a pulp!"

Although his strength wasn't quite up to the level of the Lord or his future Big Brother, he could handle a Titled Douluo now. Aside from the top-tier powerhouses, he might struggle a little, but that wasn't a problem.

Shen Qingling watched as Xiong Jun began to show off his muscles in front of Tang San and Xiao Wu, covering his forehead in helplessness. He had started to become narcissistic too.

Little San, your Uncle Xiong is a top-tier powerhouse!

Soon, Di Tian led Bi Ji from the backyard. Bi Ji held two warm, lustrous jade boxes, her gait elegant. Having spent a long time in the company of flowers and plants, she carried the natural scent of blossoms on her.

The five of them smelled it immediately, their gazes turning to Bi Ji.

"Big Brother, My Lord." Bi Ji bowed slightly and placed the jade boxes on the table. "Di Tian said you needed herbs to strengthen the physique. Here are two."

She opened the first jade box. A piece of green wood, the length of a forearm, lay quietly inside. Its surface shimmered with a pale green halo, the patterns winding like a green dragon, and wisps of cool energy slowly drifted out.

"This is the Azure Sky Profound Yin Wood. It can enhance vitality and physical defense."

Tang San's eyes lit up. He stared intently at the green wood in the jade box, his heart filled with pleasant surprise.

Wasn't this exactly what he needed most? With this, his physique could reach a whole new level.

Bi Ji opened the second jade box. A pinkish-white lingzhi, small and delicate, shaped like a tender bamboo shoot, emitted a sweet, mellow fragrance.

"This is a Pink Bamboo Lingzhi, most suitable for agility-attack and soft-attribute soul masters. It can improve physical flexibility and explosive power, while also stabilizing the foundation of one's Soul Power. I believe it is most suitable for Miss Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu blinked, happily clenching her fists. As expected, Teacher would never forget her.

He was truly worthy of being her teacher. Xiao Wu looked at Shen Qingling's handsome face once more, still feeling an urge in her heart to spoil him with maternal affection.

Shen Qingling scanned the two herbs and nodded slightly:

"Not bad, Bi Ji has been thoughtful."

Di Tian stood to the side and said in a deep voice:

"If Big Brother needs any other medicinal materials, just give the word. We still have plenty in stock at home and can retrieve them at any time."

As long as Big Brother needed them, they would certainly do their best to provide.

"No need, this is perfectly sufficient. Next, prepare a room so that Tang San and Xiao Wu can absorb them!" Shen Qingling instructed.

Di Tian nodded: "Please rest assured, Big Brother. I will go arrange it now. Tang San, Xiao Wu, follow me."

"You two go with Uncle Di Tian," Shen Qingling said.

Seeing that Shen Qingling had spoken, Tang San and Xiao Wu followed Di Tian and left.

After the two left, Shen Qingling finally said: "Bi Ji, tell me, what has happened this past year?"

Bi Ji sat down nearby and began to speak slowly, detailing the situation of the past year.

The main income for the year came from the soul bones accumulated in the Star Dou Forest. A portion was sold at fixed prices to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Both were major sects among the Upper Three Sects, offering fair prices and reliable transactions, which saved a lot of trouble.

The remaining rare soul bones of top quality were sent to the large auction houses in Heaven Dou City for bidding, where the final prices often multiplied several times over.

In addition to this, she would occasionally conceal her identity to treat nobles suffering from stubborn illnesses.

Those families had deep pockets and were extremely generous when it came to saving their lives; the consultation fees were quite substantial. Over time, she had saved up quite a bit of wealth.

Adding these incomes together, it was more than enough not only to purchase this residence but also to cover daily expenses, herb reserves, and the settlement costs for their soul beast companions. There was no need to worry about their livelihood at all.

Shen Qingling nodded slightly after listening. He felt that this was a safe approach; they did not need to rely on fighting and killing to make a living, and it was not easy to expose their identities as soul beasts. Being firmly rooted in Heaven Dou City made it convenient to get things done.

Gu Yuena held her teacup and took a sip, saying indifferently:

"It is steady enough. Continue along this path and do not leave any flaws, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"This subordinate understands," Bi Ji bowed slightly. "The Lord and Big Brother can rest assured; everything has been arranged properly."

Shen Qingling said: "It has been hard on you. Where have the others gone?"

"I reckon... Zi Ji is still at the casino right now!"