Qian Xunji's Surprise, Qian Daoliu Arrives in Person

"Aromatic Silk Beauty can raise the upper limit of a soul master's Martial Soul and break through its limits. If Master's wife took it... it should allow her Martial Soul to evolve and make up for its flaws. But what I didn't expect was that Master's wife's Martial Soul would actually be such a rare Qiong Flower Martial Soul."

Ling Jing replied softly.

Come to think of it, Martial Souls with innate limits, where one's cultivation could only stop at a certain realm, were not all that uncommon. There was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which could only be cultivated to Soul Saint; the Soul-Breaking Spear from the comic version; the Rainbow Dragon Martial Soul from the era of The Unrivaled Tang Clan; and now, the Qiong Flower Martial Soul.

Ling Jing inexplicably thought of Yu Xiaogang again.

That guy's cultivation had also stalled at level twenty-nine. No matter how hard he tried, he could not break through to level thirty, leaving him as the peerless good-for-nothing who had reached level twenty-nine at the ripe old age of fifty.

But Yu Xiaogang's inability to break through to level thirty had nothing to do with limitations of his Martial Soul. It was purely because he himself was too useless.

After researching for so long, and even managing to perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill under his own lead with Liu Erlong and Flender's help, he still could not realize that his Martial Soul was more than merely a mutated useless Martial Soul, nor could he think of any way to solve the problem...

It could only be said that Yu Xiaogang's Martial Soul theories had truly gone to the dogs.

"That's because you've never paid attention, Little Jing."

"When we went to pay our respects to Teacher before, I met Master's wife. But after paying your respects, you ran off to Spirit Hall's library, so you never really had much of an impression of Master's wife."

Bibi Dong's gentle voice suddenly rang out behind Ling Jing.

Upon hearing her voice, Ling Jing and Golden Crocodile Douluo both instinctively turned their gazes toward Bibi Dong.

After taking the Immortal Herb, Bibi Dong did not seem to have undergone any special changes, but her aura had grown far more restrained. She was like a lurking female beast, ready at any moment to deliver the deadliest strike to her enemy.

"Senior Sister, how do you feel?"

Hearing Ling Jing's concern, Bibi Dong's lips curved into a faint smile. "I feel very good. This Immortal Herb is extremely compatible with me. Not only has it further enhanced the deadly poison I control, but it has also raised my Soul Power considerably."

"I'm already level seventy-nine. It won't be long before I break through directly to the Soul Douluo realm."

Ling Jing's eyes immediately widened in surprise.

Bibi Dong had only gained four levels of Soul Power, which might not sound as impressive as the six or seven levels gained by everyone at Shrek Academy. But on second thought, these were four levels of Soul Power at the Soul Saint level!

It could only be said that Snow Swan Kiss was simply too compatible with Bibi Dong. Otherwise, it could never have produced such a terrifying effect.

Ling Jing soon refined all of the medicinal power of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, and his spiritual power underwent a qualitative leap. Meanwhile, Yue Guan finished compiling the statistics for all the Immortal Herbs at the Icefire Yin Yang Well, and Gui Mei hurriedly delivered them to Pope's Hall.

Qian Xunji was handling government affairs in Pope's Hall, though in truth, he was thinking about finishing work early and going home to accompany his wife. When he saw Gui Mei return, his brows instinctively furrowed slightly, and he immediately grew somewhat nervous.

Gui Mei had accompanied Dong'er and Little Jing on their travels. It had not been long at all, so why had Gui Mei returned alone?

Before Qian Xunji could ask, Gui Mei reported directly.

"Your Holiness, there is good news!"

Gui Mei then recounted everything that had happened recently, as well as the Immortal Herbs within the Icefire Yin Yang Well, in full detail to Qian Xunji. At the same time, he presented the complete records Yue Guan had painstakingly compiled before Qian Xunji.

Qian Xunji's breathing immediately grew much more rapid.

The Icefire Yin Yang Well... Immortal Herbs that could raise Soul Power Levels, improve soul masters' talent, and even compensate for their flaws!

And even Uncle Golden Crocodile had relied on an Immortal Herb to successfully break through to the realm of Peerless Douluo!

This was a matter of great importance. Qian Xunji did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately brought Gui Mei to Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu had been looking after Qian Renxue when he was initially puzzled by Qian Xunji's sudden arrival. But after hearing what Qian Xunji and Gui Mei had to say, Qian Daoliu froze on the spot.

The Icefire Yin Yang Well, all kinds of Immortal Herbs, Golden Crocodile's breakthrough, Little Jing tempering his body, Bibi Dong nearing level eighty...

One revelation after another left Qian Daoliu utterly stunned.

He had barely digested one piece of news before the next one shocked him all over again.

But Qian Daoliu had seen much in his life. After a brief silence, he quickly regained his composure.

The Icefire Yin Yang Well was a treasure ground of paramount importance. This place had to fall under Spirit Hall's control!

If news got out, or if other forces gained control of it, Spirit Hall's position could very well face an enormous threat!

Qian Daoliu took a deep breath and swept his gaze over the list Gui Mei had brought back, his expression tightening slightly.

Nearly every Immortal Herb had all of its effects recorded in detail, along with special notes on the people it was compatible with. According to the list, aside from himself, every Worship Hall enshrined elder could take an Immortal Herb that was exceptionally compatible with them.

Even if those enshrined elders could not soar to the heavens in a single step like that old fellow Golden Crocodile, they could still further strengthen their power.

Of course, what concerned Qian Daoliu even more was the Immortal Herb called Divine Light Glazed Crystal Lotus.

Yue Guan had specifically marked this Immortal Herb's compatibility with the Seraphim Martial Soul.

Yue Guan's original intention had been to offer this Immortal Herb to Qian Xunji, but Qian Daoliu knew his own family's situation well. In terms of talent, Qian Xunji ranked among the weaker popes of all generations.

Setting aside inheriting the Angel God's legacy, even becoming a Peerless Douluo like Qian Daoliu might be nothing more than a distant dream for him.

Even if Qian Xunji took the Divine Light Glazed Crystal Lotus and gained hope of touching the threshold of Peerless Douluo, it would not mean much.

But if it were saved for Qian Renxue, who was still in swaddling clothes... Xiao Xue might be able to use this Immortal Herb to draw the Angel God's attention and inherit the Angel God Position!

Qian Xunji also knew himself well—he had noticed the Divine Light Glazed Crystal Lotus too, but his thoughts were actually the same as Qian Daoliu's. He wanted to save the Divine Light Glazed Crystal Lotus for Xiao Xue to take first.

After Xiao Xue took it, Yue Guan could cultivate another one. By then, Qian Xunji would probably have entered Worship Hall to retire, and he could take it afterward to make his push toward Peerless Douluo.

If he had more children in the future... then it could be left to another one of his children. It would not matter even if he himself never took an Immortal Herb.

"This matter is of the utmost importance. I must personally go to the Icefire Yin Yang Well and verify whether it is true! Also, Ji'er, dispatch Spirit Hall's red-clothed bishops... no, dispatch platinum bishops to accompany me!"