Tang San Gives Pills, Xiao Wu Delights in Forget-Worry Fragrance

After returning to his room, Huo Lei began meditating and cultivating.

Early the next morning, Huo Lei awoke from cultivation with the corners of his mouth raised in a smile. He stretched both arms overhead. "Ah—! Hard work paid off. I finally broke through to level fifty-two."

In the days that followed, Huo Lei attended classes with his older brother and sister in the mornings, then went to cultivate by Fire Spring with them in the afternoons, repeating the same routine day after day.

More than a month later.

Heaven Dou City, Shrek Academy.

Inside a spacious wooden house sat seven people—four boys and three girls. All were spirited youths, the Shrek Seven Monsters.

"Xiao San, you left for more than a month. What exactly did you go off to do? You didn't explain anything when you left the academy, and you said you'd definitely bring us a surprise when you came back. So where is it?" Xiao Wu rose and walked over to Tang San. Her eyes brimmed with affection, yet her words carried a hint of grievance. With her left hand on her hip, she held out her right hand toward Tang San, asking for her surprise.

Oscar eagerly stepped forward and asked, "Yeah! Xiao San, what surprise did you bring us?"

"Don't worry, everyone has a share." Tang San stood from his seat and lightly tapped the Twenty-Four Bridges Bright Moonlit Night at his waist. Controlling it with Soul Power, he sent jade bottles steadily landing on the table before them one after another.

Each jade bottle bore a red label, and every label had a name written on it.

"This is the surprise I brought you. They're all pills I carefully refined for everyone. Taking them can increase your Soul Power." Tang San smiled at the group.

Everyone got up and crowded around the table, carefully examining the six neatly arranged jade bottles.

"Over the past month, Senior Dugu and I traveled to many places in search of medicinal herbs, refining pills whenever we had the time. Since the herbs were difficult to find and time was limited, I made ten pills for each person. I think that should be enough."

"I refined these pills for the upcoming Soul Master Tournament. Although they can rapidly raise everyone's Soul Power, they have a drawback: after taking them, breaking through major realms later on will become more difficult. For example, going from level sixty-nine to seventy, or from seventy-nine to eighty. It won't be obvious in the early stages, but it will show later. So whether you use them is up to you. Consider it carefully before taking one. Take one pill every three days; just swallow it directly."

After Tang San finished speaking, the six of them were eager to try them, but none reached out to take a bottle.

Ma Hongjun asked curiously, "Third Brother, after taking all ten pills, how many levels can our Soul Power increase?"

The others wore equally curious expressions.

Tang San smiled faintly. "That depends on each person's circumstances. The higher your level, the more energy you need, so naturally you'll gain fewer levels. Conversely, those with lower strength need less energy, so naturally they'll gain more levels. Other than the drawback I just mentioned, there are no other issues. Everyone can take them without worry."

"Since none of you are taking one, I'll be the first. I have no concerns anyway. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can only cultivate up to level seventy-nine at most, so I don't need to think about higher realms." Ning Rongrong smiled and reached out for the jade bottle labeled with her name.

"We'll deal with the future later. Raising our Soul Power is what matters right now. I'll take one." Dai Mubai likewise took the jade bottle bearing his name.

"I'm from the food system, and my cultivation is already rather slow. Since there's such a good opportunity to raise my Soul Power, I certainly can't miss it. I'll take one too." Oscar grinned brightly.

"I'll take one too." Zhu Zhuqing said little and directly took the jade bottle marked with her name.

"If you've all taken one, wouldn't I fall behind? I'll take one too." Unwilling to be left behind, Ma Hongjun took his own bottle as well.

"Fatty, there's a blue pill in your jade bottle. I refined it specifically for you. After taking it, it can temporarily suppress the evil fire in your body, so you won't lose control during the tournament."

Tang San emphasized this to Ma Hongjun.

"Thank you, Third Brother. You're far too good to me. I can barely stop myself from falling in love with you." Ma Hongjun looked deeply grateful as he struck a worshipful pose.

"Fatty, stop being disgusting. Xiao San doesn't have that hobby."

Dai Mubai mocked him from the side.

"Boss Dai, of course I know Third Brother doesn't have that hobby. I'm moved. I admire him," Ma Hongjun explained.

"Alright, Fatty! Thank you, but this is what I should do. No need to admire me." Tang San looked at Ma Hongjun and spoke somewhat awkwardly.

Tang San then looked toward Xiao Wu, who still had not made her choice.

Feeling Tang San's gaze, Xiao Wu said, "Xiao San, I won't take one. Leave my share as a spare for everyone. If anyone encounters a bottleneck, they can use it. Besides, my cultivation speed is pretty good. Even without the pills, I won't fall too far behind everyone."

"Alright, then I'll store it for now. If you want to use it, or if anyone else does, just come find me." Tang San gave Xiao Wu a sweet smile as he put away the jade bottle labeled with her name.

"Oh, right, Xiao Wu. There were a few medicinal herbs left over from refining the pills. Take a look and see if there are any you like." As Tang San spoke, he lightly tapped his waist and took three herbs from the Twenty-Four Bridges Bright Moonlit Night, placing them on the table.

The appearance of the three herbs attracted the attention of the others, and they all gathered around.

Tang San picked up the first herb and introduced it. "This one is called Golden-Edged Lily. It has red flowers with golden edges and yellow stamens. Taking it is somewhat beneficial for the mind. This second herb is called Leafless Rouge. It grows on sheer cliffs and is naturally without leaves, possessing only a stalk and blossoms. Its entire body is pink, and taking it can strengthen the muscles and bones and unblock the meridians. This third one is very strange. The other two have already withered and dried up, but it hasn't changed at all. I don't know what it's called. When I encountered it, I only felt that its fragrance was rich and lingering, and smelling it made one feel spiritually uplifted."

"Xiao San, I want this third one. I like this flower." Xiao Wu directly picked up the herb from the table, cradling it in her palm as though she could not bear to put it down.

At the same time, countless thoughts surfaced in her mind. With this flower by my side, its fragrance can conceal my scent. Then I won't need to worry about a Titled Douluo seeing through my identity. I can stay with everyone forever, and remain by his side forever.

At the tip of the herb in Xiao Wu's hand bloomed an immaculate white flower. Its petals layered upon one another, releasing waves of delicate fragrance, while its stalk and leaves were both emerald green.

Tang San was somewhat surprised that Xiao Wu loved the third herb so much, and he asked curiously, "Xiao Wu, you like this flower so much. Do you know what it's called?"

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Wu said, "I call it Forget-Worry Fragrance. It means forgetting troubles and sorrows."

"Forget-Worry Fragrance! Forgetting troubles and sorrows. A good name. It suits it well, and the meaning is wonderful too."

Tang San echoed her with a smile.

"Thank you, Xiao San, for letting me have such a beautiful flower." Xiao Wu gazed at Tang San with her beautiful eyes and spoke gratefully.

"It's only a flower. As long as you like it."

Tang San smiled faintly at Xiao Wu and agreed naturally. He did not know that this flower could conceal the aura of a soul beast. Having never taken Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, he could not see through Xiao Wu's identity.