A Gift for Xiao Xue (Please Keep Reading)

A Gift for Xiao Xue (Please Keep Reading)

The process of absorbing the Soul Ring went very smoothly.

Looking at the Purple Soul Ring encircling the Innate Treasure Pearl in his hand, Lin Feng fell into thought.

This Soul Ring had granted him an offensive Soul Skill.

"Second Soul Skill, Earth Fire Surge."

Whoosh—

Crimson flames instantly spread outward from Lin Feng, sweeping through the surrounding area.

Accompanied by rolling heat waves, they rapidly expanded to cover a hundred-square-meter radius.

Amid sizzling crackles, the Blue Silver Grass on the ground was gradually burned to ash.

Fire elements danced lightly through the air. With a thought from Lin Feng, the surging earth fire gradually gathered in his hand.

In the end, the flames condensed into a more tangible fireball, its internal energy even more violent.

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked somewhat surprised. "A secondary application of a Soul Skill? Kid, have you mastered your Second Soul Skill this easily?"

Lin Feng hurled the fireball in his hand, and its surging energy slammed into a tree trunk so thick that two people could barely wrap their arms around it.

Boom!

The tree fell in response. Chrysanthemum Douluo's brows lifted slightly as he clicked his tongue. "And you still call yourself a Support System Spirit Master? With that kind of power, you'd be among the best even among Assault System Soul Grand Masters."

The corners of Lin Feng's mouth rose slightly. He was quite satisfied with his Second Soul Skill.

After all, who would choose to be a Support System Spirit Master when they could possess genuine combat strength?

"Xiao Feng, do you have any more Immortal Herbs?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo asked awkwardly, looking exactly like a cat that had spotted a treat but could not eat it.

"Chrysanthemum Grandpa, let's return to the outpost first. Among the Immortal Herbs I brought back, there's one that suits you very well."

"Is that true!? Hurry, hurry, take it out and let me see!"

Lin Feng chuckled. "Chrysanthemum Grandpa, let's return to the outpost first. I plan to hand the herbs we obtained over to Xue Er first. As for this one, you can hold onto it for now."

As he spoke, Lin Feng handed a Jade Box to Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Chrysanthemum Douluo accepted it with trembling hands and swallowed hard.

"This is... the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum! An immortal-grade treasure—it really is!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo carefully set down the Jade Box, his gaze intoxicated and entranced.

For an instant, a trace of greed flashed through his eyes, but it quickly vanished. He returned the Jade Box to Lin Feng.

He sighed. "To lay eyes upon an immortal-grade treasure is already an immense stroke of fortune for me. Kid, you should hand this over to the Great Enshrinement. It would be perfect as part of Spirit Hall's foundation."

Lin Feng smiled as he accepted it. "Don't worry, Chrysanthemum Grandpa. I'll ask Xue Er to secure it for you."

Chrysanthemum Douluo grinned. "Well, that's still necessary. Very necessary. Xiao Feng, if you can help me obtain it, then whatever difficulties you face in the future, leave them all to this old man. Even if you want to marry that Dugu Yan someday, I'll stand on your side!"

Lin Feng's face darkened. "Chrysanthemum Grandpa, please don't joke around."

"Hahaha."

The two promptly returned to the outpost.

By the time they reached the courtyard, evening was just approaching.

Qian Renxue was listening to Snake Lance Douluo's report, nodding from time to time.

When she saw Lin Feng and Chrysanthemum Douluo return, she waved her hand, signaling Snake Lance Douluo to withdraw.

Snake Lance Douluo paused, then helplessly shook his head and went to organize his thoughts in the back.

He had been speaking with great enthusiasm when he was suddenly interrupted. He no longer even knew where he had left off.

Well, that settled it. What had been an oral report now had to become a written one. Couldn't he even save a few words?

He cast Lin Feng a resentful glance before heading to the Study.

"Xiao Feng, how did it go? Was that Dugu Bo issue resolved?

Was he willing to join our Spirit Hall? If he showed you any disrespect, tell me. I guarantee I'll stand up for you!"

Qian Renxue broke into a smile.

Lin Feng could not help feeling warmth in his heart. Having a childhood sweetheart who was always thinking of him—who could understand this kind of happiness?

Ling Yuan, standing nearby, suddenly narrowed her eyes. She flashed to Lin Feng's side and reached for his hand with her delicate fingers, asking in surprise:

"Xiao Feng, you've broken through Level 20? What happened?!"

"Hm?"

Qian Renxue's smile vanished as well. Her brows drew together, and she hurried over to Lin Feng.

She was extremely anxious. He had only been gone for half a day—what method could raise his Soul Power by six levels?

Other than the methods of those Fallen Soul Masters or evil arts that damaged one's foundation, Qian Renxue truly could not think of any other possibility.

At that thought, Qian Renxue's gaze turned sharp as she shot Chrysanthemum Douluo a questioning look.

Anger also filled Ling Yuan's eyes as she stared fixedly at Chrysanthemum Douluo.

What did that have to do with me?

Chrysanthemum Douluo hurriedly explained:

"It's not what you think. It was immortal herbs—immortal herbs!"

"Immortal herbs?"

Ling Yuan and Qian Renxue looked utterly confused.

Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly began explaining it to them.

Can anyone understand this? The looks in these two women's eyes were terrifying. My Old Ghost was still the gentle and virtuous one.

After hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's explanation, both women were stunned.

"There are actually such divine treasures in this world? They can help a Martial Soul evolve and forge an exceptional foundation?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo placed his family-inherited herb illustrated guide before them.

"That's right. The ancient records all mention them. These immortal herbs appear only once in a thousand years; those without tremendous fortune cannot obtain them.

Their effects and abilities are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Even a mortal incapable of cultivation could probably awaken a Martial Soul with one.

Dugu Bo's Herb Garden is very likely a blessed land nurtured by heaven and earth. With so many immortal herbs growing there, it must be one of the three great blessed lands!"

The corners of Qian Renxue's lips curled up.

"Then, Xiao Feng, could you pick one for me?"

Ling Yuan also looked at him expectantly.

Lin Feng chuckled. "Let's talk inside. Let's talk inside."

As they looked at the five or six immortal herbs Lin Feng took out, multicolored treasure light shimmered around them.

Even with their proper storage vessels, they could not contain the fragrance spilling into the air.

The three of them fell silent.

Especially Chrysanthemum Douluo. His eyes had already lost focus. Only someone like him, who understood how precious immortal herbs were, knew how terrifying this sight truly was.

Of the immortal herbs he knew of, even a single one had been passed down by a sect as though it were the treasure that safeguarded the entire sect.

And that was merely an ordinary specimen among immortal herbs, utterly incomparable to the quality of those before him.

"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, Aromatic Silk Beauty, Aromatic Silk Beauty, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo murmured unconsciously. He viciously slapped his own face, striking it until it stung and flushed red before finally stopping.

After confirming that he was not dreaming, he cried out like a madman:

"No! I have to find Old Poison. That bastard must have more immortal herbs!

One of the three great blessed lands—I have to see it with my own eyes!"

"Chrysanthemum Grandpa! Stop!"

Qian Renxue regained her composure for a moment and hurriedly stopped Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Qian Renxue's thoughts raced without pause.

"Oh, Young Master, you've seen my Immortal Herb Illustrated Guide too. You should know how precious these immortal herbs are.

Such a blessed land should be brought under our Spirit Hall!"

Qian Renxue glanced at Lin Feng and shook her head.

"There's no need. Since Xiao Feng said he has already taken all the immortal herbs, there is no reason to go there again.

Besides, Dugu Bo is already one of us in Spirit Hall. We can discuss the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with him later."

Qian Renxue did not care about any three-year agreement. Once you board Spirit Hall's ship, you think you can still run? Dream on!

Chrysanthemum Douluo was taken aback. He thought Lin Feng did not seem like the type to let an Immortal Herb go either, so he agreed.

"These Immortal Herbs will be kept by Xiao Feng and me for now. Once we return to Spirit Hall, we'll ask my grandfather to decide. Any objections?"

"Your subordinate obeys."

"Alright, dismiss yourselves for now. Get your emotions in order. Don't say what shouldn't be said, and don't ask what shouldn't be asked."

"Yes."

After watching the two leave, Qian Renxue beckoned Lin Feng over.

"Xiao Feng, come with me. Let's eat dinner first, and then tell me properly about that Dugu Bo."

Qian Renxue smiled. "Especially about his granddaughter. I'm very interested."

Lin Feng: ...You're even jealous of a child?

Beside the table, Lin Feng took out a white flower connected to a piece of black stone and handed it to Qian Renxue.

"Xiao Xue, this is a gift for you."

Qian Renxue accepted it delightedly and asked softly, "Is this an Immortal Herb too?"

Lin Feng nodded and lowered his voice as well. "Yes. It has a very tragic and beautiful story, and a very beautiful name."

"Lovesick Heartbreak Red."