Shrek Divides the Immortal Herbs
When Yuan Yu and Tang San returned to Shrek, it was just getting dark. Xiao Wu was the first to rush out. She didn't look at the medicine box; she grabbed Tang San and looked him up and down first.
Are you hurt?
Tang San shook his head. "No."
Xiao Wu then looked at Yuan Yu: "And you?"
Yuan Yu was about to say no when Xiao Wu kicked him.
"This is an advance payment for the mistress."
Yuan Yu looked down at his trouser leg.
Is this reasonable or unreasonable?
"I won't talk about it."
Ma Hongjun peeked out from behind. "Did you bring back any food?"
Tang San placed the jade box on the table. "I brought it, but it's not food."
Yuan Yu added, "For you, it's probably about the same."
Flender and Zhao Wuji arrived, and Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing also gathered around. Tang San didn't keep them in suspense.
"These are Immortal-Grade Herb medicinal herbs, and each person is different. Taking the wrong one can cause harm. Do as I say."
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up. "It can increase Soul Power?"
"Able."
"Give me the biggest one."
Tang San glanced at him. "Yours is the most vigorous one."
Ma Hongjun immediately patted his chest. "I'm suited for strong flavors."
Yuan Yu smiled and said, "I hope you won't cry later."
Tang San first gave the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum to Dai Mubai.
"Boss Dai, this White Tiger Martial Soul is perfect for you. It can strengthen your bones and muscles and solidify your foundation."
Dai Mubai accepted it, his expression serious. "Thanks."
Without saying much, he sat down and took the medicine. After the medicine entered his body, the phantom of the White Tiger Martial Soul appeared behind him, and the tiger's roar was deep. Dai Mubai's forehead quickly became sweaty.
Zhao Wuji glanced at him and said, "This kid has a solid foundation; he can handle it."
Zhu Zhuqing received the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone.
Tang San said, "It can make your body lighter and also make up for the losses caused by your long-term cultivation while suppressing your injuries."
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Tang San and said only two words: "Thank you."
After she sat down, her Soul Power didn't fluctuate much, but Yuan Yu could see that the tension in her shoulders and back was slowly relaxing. Zhu Zhuqing never complained of pain; this medicine was more important to her than simply increasing her Soul Power.
Oscar received the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, looked at the herb, and asked very cautiously.
"Mistress, this won't turn me into a flower, will it?"
Tang San said, "No."
Yuan Yu said, "Turning into flowers is good too; the sausages will have a natural fragrance from now on."
Oscar immediately hugged the herbs tightly.
Stay away from me.
Oscar had the mildest reaction after taking it. There was no tiger's roar, no flames, and no nine-story pagoda, but his Soul Power stabilized layer by layer, and his complexion improved.
Flender watched intently. Cultivating Food System Soul Master is difficult, and Oscar's journey to this point has already been hard-won. This herb has given him more than just an immediate level-two boost.
When Ning Rongrong received the Aromatic Silk Beauty, her fingertips trembled slightly; she could feel the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda heating up.
Tang San said, "Rongrong, this one is most suitable for you. After consuming it, it may cause a change in your Martial Soul."
Ning Rongrong looked up. "A change in Martial Soul?"
Born into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she knew all too well what those four words meant. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was the strongest, but also the most regrettable; its seven levels were the limitation imposed on the sect for countless generations.
Tang San nodded.
I can't guarantee the outcome, but it will be of the greatest help to you.
Ning Rongrong took a deep breath. "I believe you."
Ma Hongjun had already obtained the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and as soon as he got his hands on that herb, his Evil Fire surged.
"Wow, this thing's powerful."
Tang San's expression turned serious. "Fatty, you're in the most danger. Don't move around after you take it."
Just as Ma Hongjun was about to show off, Yuan Yu was already standing behind him.
"If you move, I'll pin you to the ground."
Ma Hongjun swallowed hard. "Then I'll try not to move."
On Xiao Wu's side, Tang San took out a strange flower with red and white petals: the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
Xiao Wu's eyes widened for a moment when she saw it.
Tang San said in a low voice, "Xiao Wu, don't eat this one yet, keep it with you."
Xiao Wu didn't ask why. She took the flower and carefully put it away. The flower swayed gently in her palm; the petals neither closed nor rejected it.
Xiao Wu looked down for a long time, unusually not making a fuss. Tang San looked at her, his gaze softening slightly. Yuan Yu glanced at her, then looked away.
Some things are safer the less people talk about them.
Everyone began to take their medicine. The White Tiger phantom on Dai Mubai growled softly, Zhu Zhuqing's aura grew lighter and lighter, Oscar's face became rosy as his Soul Power surged upwards layer by layer.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared in Ning Rongrong's palm. One layer, two layers, three layers, the light continued to rise.
When the eighth floor lit up, Flender's glasses almost fell off. When the ninth floor lit up, Ning Rongrong was stunned.
"Nine... nine floors?"
Yuan Yu said softly, "The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Flender gasped, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is going mad."
Ning Rongrong gently touched the tower with her fingers, tears welling up in her eyes. She had heard countless times since childhood about the limits of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda; even powerful sects were trapped on the seventh floor. But now, the ninth floor was shining brightly in her palm.
She looked up at Tang San, then at Yuan Yu.
"If my dad found out..."
Yuan Yu chimed in, "I'll hold you and cry first, then ask Xiao San if there are any more herbs left."
Ning Rongrong was about to cry, but his words made her laugh out loud.
Can't you be serious for once?
"I'm being very serious. Sect Master Ning will definitely ask."
Flender whispered from the side, "If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect asks about the price, could we also inquire about the academy's sponsorship?"
Zhao Wuji pulled him away. "Don't embarrass yourself."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a burst of flames erupted from Ma Hongjun's side.
"It's hot! It's so hot, I'm dying of heat!"
The medicinal power of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower was too strong; the Evil Fire and Phoenix Fire mixed together, almost burning the roof beams.
Tang San immediately unleashed his Blue Silver Grass, its Yuan Yu Flame Pattern illuminating, and the scabbard pressed against Ma Hongjun's shoulder.
"Don't rush in recklessly."
Ma Hongjun gritted his teeth. "I want to too!"
The Yuan Yu Water Pattern then lit up, and two streams of Soul Power, one cold and one hot, flowed along the scabbard to suppress Ma Hongjun's surging fire energy. Tang San guided the medicinal power, and the Yuan Yu suppressed the outside, and after a while, the flames on Ma Hongjun's body receded into his body.
He plopped down on the ground.
"I feel like I could roast the Spirit Arena."
Flender immediately said, "No baking allowed, we just finished paying for it."
Ma Hongjun raised his hand. Flames flickered in his palm, their color much brighter than before, and the chaotic evil energy had diminished considerably.
He paused for a moment, then said, "This feels much better..."
Tang San nodded.
"Cultivation will be easier from now on, but we can't do anything reckless."
Yuan Yu patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder.
"Did you hear me? Stop causing trouble."
Ma Hongjun immediately retorted, "When did I cause any trouble?"
Oscar looked at him, and Xiao Wu looked at him too. Ma Hongjun coughed. "Occasionally."
The room fell silent for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Ning Rongrong looked down at the nine-story pagoda, her eyes slightly red. Yuan Yu, seeing the fluctuations of Soul Power on everyone, breathed a sigh of relief.
Shrek changed that night.