Evolution Begins

Why had Han Tao suddenly become so interested in Pharmacology?

Because he had grasped the Martial Soul Essence of Blue Silver Grass. Or, more precisely, if one possessed a Plant Martial Soul and had even the slightest ambition for the future, one should study plants and Pharmacology.

Manager Ning was responsible for recruiting the Breaking Clan. Most of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's external affairs were handled by him as well.

In the course of this matter, Han Tao had quietly drawn a portion of the funds. It was a drop in the ocean to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but an unexpected windfall to him.

After dealing with these trivial matters, Han Tao began looking for ways to strengthen his Martial Soul.

Notting City's Fodder Supplier welcomed two Soul Masters.

They were Han Tao and Ye Lingling.

The owner of this Fodder Supplier was a middle-aged man, as well as a level 19 Blue Silver Grass Soul Master.

Before selecting his Soul Ring, Han Tao had discussed theories with quite a few Soul Masters who possessed Plant Martial Souls. This man had been one of them.

Han Tao had come this time primarily to conduct some tests and verify whether the Martial Soul Essence he had comprehended was correct.

To trigger "Adaptation," his Martial Soul first needed to be injured. He could hardly use himself as the test subject.

This middle-aged shopkeeper's need to make a living was clearly greater than his concern for his Martial Soul and future. Once Han Tao offered sufficient compensation, he agreed to help with the tests.

How much was the future of a level 19 Blue Silver Grass Soul Master worth?

Two portions of Flora Essence and one thousand Gold Soul Coins.

That was the compensation Han Tao offered, yet it was more money than the middle-aged shopkeeper had earned in half his life.

"Blue Silver Grass!"

He summoned his Martial Soul.

Han Tao took out a knife and sliced at his Martial Soul. The middle-aged man shut his eyes, unable to bear watching his Martial Soul get hurt.

The Blue Silver Grass was not completely severed, as Han Tao had controlled his strength.

This was only a test, not an attempt to cause his Martial Soul Shattering.

"First Soul Skill, Healing!"

Ye Lingling likewise summoned her Martial Soul and used her Soul Power to heal the Blue Silver Grass.

"Second Soul Skill, Cure!"

"Third Soul Skill, Vitality!"

The Nine Heart Begonia and Blue Silver Grass possessed a certain degree of compatibility. The wound on the Blue Silver Grass began to heal.

A tiny glimmer of light emerged from the healing wound on the Martial Soul, so faint it was almost negligible.

Han Tao was satisfied. This undoubtedly confirmed his hypothesis.

Next, Han Tao conducted repeated tests using various elements such as fire, poison, ice, wind, and lightning. He carefully sensed every detail and recorded each change that appeared in the Blue Silver Grass.

These records merely confirmed that his direction was correct; the data itself was not precise.

After all, it was someone else's Martial Soul, not his own. There were ultimately limits to sensing another person's Martial Soul.

After all those tests, it had been confirmed that "Adaptation" was the essence of Blue Silver Grass.

"Thank you very much for your help. This is your payment."

Han Tao was delighted as he handed the Porcelain Vial containing the Flora Essence and the Gold Soul Coins to the middle-aged shopkeeper.

"And thank you very much for your help as well."

He said this to Ye Lingling. Ye Lingling had come to assist with the tests, yet Han Tao had not offered her any payment, and she would not have cared for such a paltry reward anyway.

Then why had she come to help?

Because at this moment, their interests aligned.

The Blue Silver King was a Puzzle piece of the Seven Star Begonia. Understanding the Martial Soul Essence of its lesser Martial Soul, Blue Silver Grass, might perhaps help the Nine Heart Begonia.

Han Tao had no intention of telling her the Martial Soul Essence of Blue Silver Grass. Even if he told her, she might not believe him. It was better to let her see it for herself.

Whether she could discover it depended on her own insight.

The theory had been established. It was time to begin the practical test.

"First, pure external damage."

He summoned his Martial Soul, took out a small knife, and made a shallow cut on its pointed tip.

"Quick, quick! Heal it, heal it!"

A faint smile could not help appearing on Ye Lingling's face.

"First Soul Skill, Healing!"

"First Soul Skill, Firefly Light!"

Compared with the middle-aged shopkeeper, Han Tao was far more meticulous in handling his own Martial Soul. He separately recorded the changes in his Martial Soul before the injury, after the injury, and at different stages of healing.

Furthermore, he cut his Blue Silver Grass with great uniformity, ensuring that every part and every section of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul underwent the "Adaptation" transformation.

External damage could generally be divided into four types: cutting, impact, penetration, and compression.

After recovering, each of these four types of damage strengthened Blue Silver Grass in a different direction.

Cuts caused external wounds that increased the hardness of its surface, while impact damage inflicted by blunt weapons could enhance the martial soul's toughness.

Xiao Yuan's Gravity Pressure could inflict crushing external wounds. Adapting to this type of damage could increase Blue Silver Grass's vitality.

Piercing wounds were the hardest to recover from. Even if the martial soul was pierced without shattering, it would still take several months to heal.

Yet once it recovered from a piercing wound, the martial soul's overall strength would improve.

Hardness, toughness, and vitality were all manifestations of Martial Soul Strength.

Han Tao did not choose piercing wounds, nor did he dare to. He was a cautious, timid person who had to weigh the pros and cons and consider the risks in everything he did.

Day and night, strand by strand, Blue Silver Grass's strength transformed at a pace visible to the naked eye.

Being born weak had never been the problem.

Once you found the right path, the light of hope would guide you forward.

Two months—two earth-shaking months.

Ning Rongrong left the Sect and set out in search of new companions according to her own ideals.

Stumbling along—or perhaps guided by something—she arrived at Shrek Academy, an academy with atrocious educational standards but absurdly good luck.

When Ning Fengzhi learned about the members of Shrek Academy, he fell silent.

Three with Innate Full Soul Power, two members of the Star Luo Empire's imperial family, and one with a mutated martial soul.

One had to know that even Spirit Hall's Golden Generation and the Heaven Dou Empire's Royal Elite Academy could not produce a single person with Innate Full Soul Power.

Despite holding such vast resources, they had not produced anyone with Innate Full Soul Power. Yet this tiny, run-down academy had somehow produced three Hidden Dragons and Young Phoenixes at once? Therefore, he approved Ning Rongrong's enrollment and sent Flender a letter, asking him to take good care of his daughter.

He did not dwell on it too much. His child had grown up, and she would have to gain experience eventually.

Next, Han Tao broke through.

Yes, in two months, Han Tao's Soul Power Level had reached Level 24.

Based on his perception and the verification of the data, Han Tao's physical growth this time had reached a full 1.5.

Soul power and Mental Power could not be perceived precisely, but by rough estimation, they had gained benefits equivalent to his physical attributes.

The attributes gained from leveling up were equal to the growth base multiplied by a Soul Master's Rank.

Based on the value of his own growth, Han Tao could determine that the base growth value of his Blue Silver Grass had reached 0.3.

Together with Solitary Bamboo's 0.2 Additional Growth Base, it had already caught up to Xiao Chenyu's ordinary martial soul.

Blue Silver Grass was a Trash Martial Soul, innately extremely weak. Once this kind of martial soul found a method of evolution, it could improve very easily in the early stages.

"It's time to begin Blue Silver Grass's adaptation to the various elements."

With the same perimeter, a square had a larger area than a rectangle; the same applied to martial souls.

Having completed its adaptation to external wounds, he could begin its adaptation to the elements, progressing from shallow to deep, step by step.