Immortal Treasures Taken

By the time they returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, night had fallen.

Zhu Zhuqing had just gained a Soul Ring, and Soul Power still flowed slowly through her body. She showed little joy at her breakthrough. Sitting beside a stone, she replayed the battle again and again. Dai Mubai handed her some water. She took it without a word.

Dai Mubai said nothing more.

Some people moved forward with comfort. Others did it in silence.

Tang San returned to the Medicine Garden.

This time, his gaze was firmer than it had been that morning. Zhu Zhuqing had acquired her third Soul Ring, and Ning Rongrong had grown familiar with her Third Soul Skill. The Shrek students had reached the point where their foundations could withstand the power of Immortal Herbs.

Dugu Bo folded his arms, his tone sour. "Little Monster, I'll say it again. You can pick them, but don't blame me if they die."

Bai Jin added from the side, "Don't blame him if you strip the garden bare, either. He'll cry."

"Get lost!"

Tang San suppressed a laugh and began handing out the herbs.

"Boss Dai, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Its energy is strong and upright. It can strengthen your muscles and bones and sharpen the explosive force of your Soul Power. It suits your White Tiger Martial Soul."

Dai Mubai accepted the large golden chrysanthemum, looking unusually serious. "Thanks."

"Oscar, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. Its effects are gentle, making it ideal for a Food System Soul Master. It'll steadily strengthen your foundations."

Oscar's eyes lit up. "There's finally one for me? I thought all I could do was stand around handing out sausages."

Bai Jin glanced at him. "If you chant your Soul Incantation while eating, I might kick you out."

Oscar