Level 20, Choosing a Soul Ring (This Book Has Been Signed, Thank You for Your Support.)

Following his memories, Lin Feng quickly found the Earth Dragon Golden Melon.

A few tender leaves poked out from the ground, while the rest grew underground like a radish.

From above ground, its special qualities were completely impossible to discern.

Lin Feng then looked toward the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid some distance away.

Its entire body was crystalline white, noble and untainted, adorned in gold and jade, never withering through the ages.

Among Immortal Herbs, it possessed the gentlest and most mellow properties.

For Spirit Masters, its effects in strengthening one's foundation, purging impurities, and repairing one's roots far surpassed those of other Immortal Herbs.

It was precisely the target of Lin Feng's journey.

"Senior, I've already found the herbs I need."

"Oh? You really know the herbs here, kid? If you're merely showing off, you'll have to pay with your life." Seeing how confident he was, Dugu Bo's curiosity was piqued.

"If Senior is worried, then how about I prove it right now?"

Lin Feng pointed beneath Dugu Bo's feet. "This is called Crimson Lotus Sand. It can dispel fire poison. This one is called Wind Whisper Grass, and it is highly effective against wounds to the flesh."

Dugu Bo nodded in surprise.

"Senior, if I treat your injuries and purge your poison, I should get some compensation, shouldn't I?"

Dugu Bo looked at Lin Feng teasingly.

"I knew you were a greedy little brat. Fine, aside from the herbs needed for our treatment, you can take some things from here yourself."

"Then this kid thanks you!"

Looking at the seven or eight pits in the ground, Dugu Bo's lips twitched. This brat really wasn't holding back!

He had said to take some, and the kid had truly taken some—things Dugu Bo didn't even recognize. Had he known, he would have only allowed him to take two or three plants.

Even if he didn't know what those herbs were, he still felt as though he had suffered a tremendous loss.

Lin Feng put away the Jade Box, then patted his Storage Ring in satisfaction before looking at Dugu Bo in confusion. "Senior? Why don't you look too well?"

Dugu Bo blew his beard and glared. "Hurry up, brat! Purge my poison!"

Grinning, Lin Feng walked to the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. As his soul power circulated, he pulled it straight from the earth.

Three golden fruits were already in his hand. One of them was noticeably larger, clearly having grown for longer.

The instant it emerged from the soil, the air was filled with an ancient, weighty aura. Its strange fragrance made even Dugu Bo swallow.

A pale yellow earth-element aura swirled around it, accompanied by faint, subtle dragon roars.

"This is called the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It is an immortal-grade spirit herb of the earth element. It contains a trace of dragon energy and can help your Martial Soul Evolution!"

"Martial Soul Evolution?!"

Dugu Bo raised a brow and instantly snatched the Earth Dragon Golden Melon into his hand. Smelling its fragrance, he felt an itch in his heart.

"You're saying this thing can help me resolve the hidden danger in my Martial Soul?"

"If Senior does not trust my abilities, I can first consume a herb that you do not recognize as proof. How about it?"

"Fine! But you'll take it in front of that Broken Chrysanthemum. Let's go!"

The two returned outside the Poison Barrier. After explaining the situation to Chrysanthemum Douluo, Lin Feng took out the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid.

"Th-This! Eight Petal Immortal Orchid! Old Poison, you actually have an Immortal Herb!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo stared in shock. He had pursued the path of flowers and plants all his life, and now he had truly seen a legendary Immortal Herb?!

"What a waste, such a waste! How can a divine treasure like this be swallowed merely to prove something to you, Old Poison? Such a divine object should be carefully preserved and regarded as an heirloom treasure!"

Seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo hopping around and scratching at his ears and cheeks, Dugu Bo couldn't help trusting Lin Feng a little more.

And what exactly was an Immortal Herb?

Suppressing a laugh, he casually took out the Earth Dragon Golden Melon as though it meant nothing. "Ahem, Old Chrysanthemum, what do you think of this? I think it's just average."

Chrysanthemum Douluo was instantly shocked again.

"Earth Dragon Golden Melon! It's actually Earth Dragon Golden Melon—and there are three of them! Gulp..."

"Hehehe."

Chrysanthemum Douluo rubbed his hands together and sidled closer, hooking an arm around Dugu Bo's shoulder.

"Brother Dugu, we've known each other for so many years. There are three of these golden melons, so why not give one to me first? Whatever you need, just ask. I'll definitely agree."

Dugu Bo dodged Chrysanthemum Douluo's reaching hand and mocked, "Your form of address changed rather quickly. Weren't you calling me Old Poison just now?"

"Haha, that's an affectionate nickname. An affectionate nickname."

"Ugh."

Looking at Chrysanthemum Douluo's effeminate face and hearing the words "affectionate nickname" come from his mouth, Dugu Bo shuddered and quickly stopped him.

"Let's watch him absorb it first. If you want those Immortal Herbs you don't recognize, ask this brat. He took seven or eight spirit plants from me. I think they're all Immortal Herbs like these. Also, what exactly are Immortal Herbs?"

Watching Lin Feng swallow the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, Chrysanthemum Douluo slowly spoke. "Immortal Herbs, as the name implies, are immortal-grade spirit herbs. They belong only in the heavens and are rarely seen in the mortal world. Every Immortal Herb possesses the power to seize the creation of heaven and earth, containing the essence of all things. They can transform a person's aptitude from the inside out. If the ancient records are correct, even Martial Soul Evolution would be a trivial matter."

Thinking that Lin Feng might have taken seven or eight Immortal Herbs, Chrysanthemum Douluo's heart itched terribly.

So these are Immortal Herbs?

Dugu Bo's pupils contracted slightly. His heart bled a little as he felt both regretful and relieved.

Recalling Lin Feng's harvesting methods and the way he had consumed the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, Dugu Bo shook his head. Even if he could have picked them himself, he would not have known how to use them. Why bother dwelling on it?

After Lin Feng swallowed the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, its gentle medicinal power instantly spread throughout his limbs and bones.

It was like pouring a tide into sand and stone, silently soaking everything through.

"Ah—"

Lin Feng let out a blissful moan as the First Soul Vein within him began operating rapidly.

Its originally unstable structure slowly became firm and solid.

His soul power rose, and strands of black, mud-like impurities gradually seeped out through Lin Feng's skin.

Two and a half hours quickly passed.

Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes, and the changes in his body immediately brought him a different perception.

The entire world had become clearer and brighter. His perception of the soul power in the surrounding space was also vastly different from before.

Upon careful sensing, his Soul Power Level had reached level 20. He could now obtain his next Soul Ring.

"Senior, how was that? I'm already level 20 now."

Dugu Bo and Chrysanthemum Douluo exchanged glances. The former immediately placed a hand on Lin Feng's shoulder and sent his soul power into Lin Feng's body.

His face filled with shock. "It really is true. Not only has his foundation not been damaged at all, his aptitude has improved several times over!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled smugly. "Old Poison, don't underestimate the power of Immortal Herbs. What does something like this even count for? If you could see the legendary King of Flowers, that would be an Immortal Herb capable of reigning supreme beneath the heavens. Ah! Combined with its tale of all-consuming obsession, it is simply the pursuit of my entire life."

A trace of morbid obsession appeared on Chrysanthemum Douluo's face.

Dugu Bo waved dismissively, pinching his nose. "Kid, you should go wash up first. You're starting to stink."

Seeing Lin Feng successfully absorb the Immortal Herb, he was beginning to feel tempted as well.

Under Chrysanthemum Douluo's envious gaze, he swallowed the Earth Dragon Golden Melon according to Lin Feng's instructions.

Lin Feng washed himself in the pool while beginning to consider his choice for the Second Soul Ring.

As the opening of his Second Soul Vein, the Soul Ring he chose needed to possess fire-element characteristics, yet it could not be overly violent.

After searching through his memories, Lin Feng quickly determined his target. Sunset Forest happened to contain exactly what he needed.

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