Seven-Colored Illusion Chrysanthemum, Huo Lei's Thoughts

Inside a high-end hotel in Red Rock City, Lin Yin looked at Huo Lei with a puzzled expression. "Young Master Lei, why did you decide to stay at a hotel? Wasn't it perfectly fine at the academy?"

Huo Lei looked at Lin Yin with a mysterious smile. "Lin Yin, let me tell you, when we get back to the academy, if my family asks where we've been all this time, just say we went to the Star Dou Great Forest, understand? Don't ever say we came to Red Rock City."

Lin Yin's eyes were filled with doubt, but he still nodded, "Oh! Okay! I understand."

Huo Lei said, "Don't be confused, I will tell you the answer in time."

As night fell, Huo Lei and Lin Yin finished their dinner and returned to their respective rooms. Their rooms were adjacent to each other, separated only by a wall.

Huo Lei sat cross-legged on the bed, took out the Wishful Treasure Pouch from his Storage Ring, and muttered to himself, "Of the remaining immortal Immortal Herb, some are inedible, and others have already been arranged. The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is still kept as a backup. Now, only that Seven-Colored Chrysanthemum with unknown medicinal effects remains."

After Huo Lei for a moment, Huo Lei took the seven-colored chrysanthemum out of his Wishful Treasure Pouch (a magical pouch).

This is a very beautiful chrysanthemum. The flowers are only about the size of an adult's fist. The petals are layered and clustered together to form the flower. What is most amazing is that the flower is composed of seven colors, with a perfect transition and gradient between each color. The petals emit a faint seven-colored halo. The branches and leaves are crystal clear emerald green, as if carved from jade. They emit a faint fragrance that makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Huo Lei gazed at the chrysanthemum in his hand and couldn't help but exclaim, "What a beautiful chrysanthemum! Just looking at it, it's much prettier than the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Let me give you a name: 'Seven-Colored Illusion Chrysanthemum'."

Huo Lei put away his Wishful Treasure Pouch. He plucked a petal from the 'Seven-Colored Illusion Chrysanthemum' flower, put it in his mouth, and tried to chew it, savoring the taste. The petal melted in his mouth, with a sweet taste and a cool sensation sliding into his stomach. In a moment, he felt his mind become clearer.

Huo Lei's face lit up with delight, and he exclaimed, "Good stuff! This thing should also enhance mental strength."

After repeated attempts, Huo Lei did not experience any adverse effects, so he directly ate the 'Seven-Colored Illusion Chrysanthemum' and began to circulate his Soul Power to refine and absorb it.

The next morning, Huo Lei slowly opened his eyes. A flash of seven-colored light appeared in his golden eyes, and in an instant, they returned to their original colors.

Huo Lei's lips curled up as he muttered to himself, "My mental strength has improved significantly again. My Fiery Golden Eyes and the Mental Control of my fifth Soul Skill have both been enhanced. I just don't know how much it's improved. I'll have to test it with Lin Yin later."

The 'Seven-Colored Illusion Chrysanthemum' and 'Forget-Piercing Autumn Water Dew' are of the same nature; they only enhance mental power and do not increase Soul Power at all. It's better than nothing, but we can't expect too much. However, even with the enhanced mental power, it is still insufficient to communicate with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

In the blink of an eye, only seven days remain until the Promotion Round of the Soul Master Tournament.

Huo Lei and Lin Yin also returned to the Blazing Fire Academy from Red Rock City.

After having lunch with Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, Huo Lei called the two of them and headed to the Dean's Office.

Huo Wu looked at Huo Lei with dissatisfaction, "Huo Lei, I haven't even asked you yet, what have you been doing these past few days? You haven't been training with us. The Soul Master Tournament is in full swing right now. Even though you're a high level, you can't slack off! We're all counting on you to win the championship!"

Huo Wushuang chimed in, "That's right, Huo Lei, we can't let our guard down just because we got first place in the Preliminary Round!"

Huo Lei said with a smile, "Brother, sister, don't worry, I definitely haven't slacked off. You'll understand when we get to Father."

Huo Wu feigned a threat, gesturing with her hands, "If you can't give me a coherent answer later, I'll tickle you."

Huo Lei smiled and assured them, "Brother, sister, don't worry, I promise I'll give you a surprise."

The three arrived at the Dean's Office. Huo Feng, sitting in his office chair, glanced at them and said, "Huo Lei, when did you get back? You've been gone for quite a while this time. What did you and Lin Yin do after leaving the academy?"

Huo Lei closed the door and drew the curtains, leaving the three people beside him full of questions.

Huo Wu impatient nature flaring up, was the first to speak, asking, "Huo Lei, why are you drawing the curtains in broad daylight? You've become a completely different person since you went out."

Huo Lei chuckled, "Dad, brother, sister, I'll answer your questions now. Before I do, I hope you're mentally prepared and don't shout it out!"

Huo Wu looked at Huo Feng and joked, "Old man, your son has probably gone mad, acting all mysterious every day."

Huo Feng looked at Huo Wu with a serious expression and said, "You little brat, don't talk nonsense."

Huo Lei stretched out his arms, making a gesture to stop the conversation. "Stop! Listen to me now. Lin Yin and I went to the Star Dou Great Forest recently. While training, we also wanted to get a few Soul Bone. As a result, we were incredibly lucky and actually got some Soul Bone, and they were even fire-attribute ones."

Huo Lei gestured animatedly, his face beaming with pride.

The three bystanders all wore expressions of surprise upon hearing that Huo Lei had obtained Soul Bone.

Huo Lei said softly, "Everyone, get ready. From now on, I'm going to show you what we've got."

Huo Lei extended his right hand, and a piece of Left Arm Bone appeared in his palm. It was one of the three Soul Bone given to him by Xue Ye, with an age of Five-Thousand-Year.

Huo Wu instantly stood up from the sofa, exclaiming in surprise, "Huo Lei, you actually obtained Soul Bone!"

Huo Wushuang and Huo Feng were the same; their movements and expressions were almost identical.

Huo Lei looked smug. "Of course it's true, a fire-attribute Left Arm Bone, Five-Thousand-Year old. Dad, please keep it safe for me."

At this moment, Huo Feng also recovered from his surprise. He waved his right hand and put away the Soul Bone, smiling as he said, "Huo Lei, you're really lucky. You got Soul Bone just by going out for some training."

Huo Lei looked at his three family members. "Dad, brother, sister, let me tell you what I'm thinking. Our academy is a well-known institution, good in many ways, but it lacks one thing: a truly publicly recognized powerhouse. While Soul Douluo are strong, I feel it's not enough. If you, Dad, could become Titled Douluo, it would be a different story. Our Blazing Fire Academy would definitely be the strongest among the Five Elemental Academies. That's why I've always wanted you to become stronger. Another thing is that we shouldn't use that Soul Bone yet. Right now, the Soul Master Tournament is underway, so it's best not to expose the Soul Bone to avoid trouble. We can absorb it after the Soul Master Tournament ends. What do you think?"

The three observers looked at each other, and finally all three nodded.

Huo Wushuang said, "Huo Lei, you're right. With Father becoming stronger, our academy will have more confidence."

Huo Feng looked at Huo Lei and said, "Huo Lei, what you said is true, but becoming Titled Douluo is no easy feat."

Huo Lei said, "Dad, as long as you have confidence, it's definitely not difficult. You're only in your fifties. Not only have you eaten precious medicinal herbs, but you also possess a precious Trunk Bone. As long as you cultivate diligently and absorb a few more Soul Bone, you'll have the potential to break through to the Titled Douluo level in just a few years."

Huo Feng suddenly laughed, "Hahaha! You speak so easily, child. You're right about everything else, but as for absorbing a few more Soul Bone, I wouldn't even dare to dream of it. I'm already lucky to have one Soul Bone. Where would I possibly find a few Soul Bone!"