Deciding to Share the Whale Rubber Method-Chrysanthemum Douluo: If This Doesn't Work, We'll Switch Allegiances!

Whale rubber.

On the Douluo Continent of that time.

It was merely a drug used to stir desire and spice up... that sort of thing, hardly something fit for polite company.

But as someone who had transmigrated, Lin Hao knew perfectly well.

Whale rubber's true effect had nothing to do with spicing up that sort of thing.

Instead, it could improve a soul master's physique and help them absorb soul rings beyond their limits!

Of course, Lin Hao also knew.

Ordinary whale rubber.

Could certainly not compare with the physical improvements brought by the Spirit-Gathering Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum he created using the first soul skill of his singular velvet sky chrysanthemum martial soul.

It would probably take top-quality whale rubber several thousand or even ten thousand years old to rival the Spirit-Gathering Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum created by his first soul skill.

But since he had chosen the food system path.

Without offensive soul skills, Lin Hao still felt.

He had to seize every opportunity to improve his physique and let no avenue to greater strength slip away!

His teacher, Chrysanthemum Douluo, gave him three Gold Soul Coins in pocket money every day.

After scrimping and saving for a month, Lin Hao finally visited that famous herbal medicine shop in Spirit City and gritted his teeth as he bought a piece of ten-thousand-year whale glue.

Then he spent a little extra.

He asked the shopkeeper to find a Fire-Attribute Soul Master to soften the whale rubber.

Once everything was done, Lin Hao tucked away his hard-won piece of ten-thousand-year whale glue and hurried back to the Chrysanthemum Residence.

Back in his room.

Lin Hao took a deep breath and swallowed the softened ten-thousand-year whale glue.

The moment it entered his mouth, Lin Hao felt as though he had swallowed an extremely sticky gelatinous mass filled with a sweet fragrance.

Then a scorching surge of energy suddenly welled up in his abdomen. It felt rather like consuming a Spirit-Gathering Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, yet richer and longer-lasting.

Warm currents spread through his limbs and every part of his body, leaving him comfortably warm all over, as though he were soaking in a hot spring.

After consuming ten-thousand-year whale glue several times in succession.

And obtaining evidence he could present to support his discovery and confirmation of whale rubber's true effects.

Lin Hao decided to tell his teacher, Chrysanthemum Douluo, the secret, then discuss whether to report whale rubber's true effects to Spirit Hall.

Lin Hao had his reasons for planning this.

There were only a handful of shops in Spirit City where he could buy ten-thousand-year whale glue.

Lin Hao had asked the shopkeepers about purchasing ten-thousand-year whale glue on a regular basis.

Their answers had all been the same:

Ten-thousand-year whale glue could only be found by chance, not sought at will. It was far from easy to obtain.

The ten-thousand-year whale glue in their shops had been stockpiled long ago.

If he wanted a steady supply to consume over the long term, he would probably have to rely on Spirit Hall's power to purchase it in bulk.

Besides that, Lin Hao had another consideration.

When he had previously met Bibi Dong, because he had chosen the food system path.

Her Holiness the Pope's attitude had turned noticeably colder, and she had not even given him a welcoming gift.

But if he reported the secret of whale rubber.

That would be a genuine contribution.

No matter how little Bibi Dong liked him, surely she would grant him some reward?

As for what reward he wanted, Lin Hao already had a plan.

He wanted a ten-thousand-year Poison-Attribute Soul Bone!

He remembered quite clearly.

Dugu Bo had become a Titled Douluo around the time Tang San was five or six.

Judging by the timing, Dugu Bo should come to Spirit City to register his title next year or the year after.

When that happened, Bibi Dong would certainly try to win this Titled Douluo over.

But according to the course of the original story, Dugu Bo would definitely refuse, preferring death to submission.

And that would be Lin Hao's opportunity to take the stage!

As long as he could step forward and help bring Dugu Bo into the fold.

Given Dugu Bo's nature of repaying kindness, wouldn't obtaining a few immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well later be as easy as asking?

Compared with whale rubber.

Those immortal herbs were the true treasures capable of defying heaven and changing one's fate!

Among them, that immortal-grade singular velvet sky chrysanthemum might help his teacher truly raise the quality of his singular velvet sky chrysanthemum martial soul to immortal grade!

Moreover, if he could undergo Ice and Fire Body Tempering at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Lin Hao was even confident that he might be able to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring directly as his third soul ring!

After making his decision.

One day.

Lin Hao took a small porcelain bottle containing a softened piece of thousand-year whale glue and went to find Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"Teacher, I have a secret I'd like to tell you. I hope you can help me decide what to do!"

In the garden.

Lin Hao found Chrysanthemum Douluo watering the flowers, took a deep breath, and spoke with utmost seriousness.

Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo paused, set down the watering can in his hand, and asked in his soft, feminine voice.

"Oh? What secret? Let me hear it."

Lin Hao gathered his words and spoke earnestly.

"Teacher, I've discovered that whale rubber actually has another effect."

"Although everyone out there uses it as a drug to stir desire and spice up that sort of thing."

"After studying it, I've confirmed something."

"As long as you use cold-natured medicinal herbs to suppress the heat inside you after consuming whale rubber, refrain from doing that, and keep the life energy in the whale rubber within your body."

"It can actually improve your physique by a great deal!"

"What?!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes immediately widened, his face filled with shock.

"Hao, are you sure?"

"I'm absolutely certain!"

Lin Hao nodded, his tone firm.

"Over the past month, I've already consumed several pieces of ten-thousand-year whale glue. Every time, I could clearly feel my physique improving."

"Of course, consuming ten-thousand-year whale glue just a few times can't bring as much improvement as my long-term consumption of the Spirit-Gathering Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum created by my first soul skill."

"But it does work."

Chrysanthemum Douluo drew a deep breath, stood up, and paced several circuits around the garden, his expression shifting constantly.

Only after a long while did he stop and turn toward Lin Hao, his gaze more serious than ever before.

"Hao, this discovery is no small matter! What do you intend to do?"

"Teacher, I want to report this discovery to Spirit Hall."

Lin Hao laid out all his thoughts.

"There are simply too few shops in Spirit City that sell ten-thousand-year whale glue."

"Even the shopkeepers who have it say their supply is very unreliable."

"If Her Holiness the Pope could use Spirit Hall's power to secretly purchase ten-thousand-year whale glue in large quantities."

"I'd be able to consume it every day, and my physique would improve faster."

"Besides, when Her Holiness the Pope summoned me before, she didn't give me any reward because I'd chosen the food system path."

"But I think reporting whale rubber's true effects should count as a considerable contribution. Her Holiness the Pope ought to give me some reward, right?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo considered this for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Hao, your reasoning makes sense."

"If whale rubber really can improve one's physique, this is a major discovery for the entire soul master world."

"If you report it to Her Holiness the Pope, you should indeed receive a fitting reward."

After saying that, Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Lin Hao again and asked.

"Then, if Her Holiness the Pope asks what reward you want."

"What do you intend to ask for?"

Lin Hao thought for a moment and answered earnestly.

"If possible, I'd like a ten-thousand-year Poison-Attribute Soul Bone."

"A Poison-Attribute Soul Bone?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was momentarily taken aback. Unable to understand, he frowned and asked.

"Hao, what do you want a Poison-Attribute Soul Bone for?"

"Since you're following the food system path and intend to bring your singular velvet sky chrysanthemum martial soul's ability to improve your physique and forge an indestructible diamond body to its fullest potential."

"By rights, you should choose either a soul bone that enhances your attributes or one that makes up for your weaknesses by granting a ranged attack."

"Teacher, I have my reasons."

Lin Hao shook his head without explaining further, merely looking earnestly at Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"In any case, this soul bone is very important to me. It'll definitely produce unexpected results in the future!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo gave Lin Hao a long, searching look. In the end, he did not press him, merely nodding.

"All right!"

"Since you have your own plans."

"If necessary, I'll do my best to help you secure it!"

"But before that, I must first confirm whether whale rubber's effects really are as you say."

Lin Hao took out the small porcelain bottle, handed it to Chrysanthemum Douluo, and spoke confidently.

"Teacher, there's a piece of thousand-year whale glue I've softened in here. You can try it yourself."

Chrysanthemum Douluo took the small porcelain bottle, opened its lid, and brought it beneath his nose for a sniff. Sensing the rich aura of life, he could not help a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

"If this is true, Her Holiness the Pope should grant a reward for such a great contribution!"

"And she'll cover all your ten-thousand-year whale glue from now on!"

At this point, Chrysanthemum Douluo paused and drew a deep breath, his voice growing grave.

"If we don't even receive that much of a reward... then Her Holiness the Pope will have wronged us, master and disciple."

"And then I'll have ample reason to switch my allegiance to the Great Enshrined!"