Xiao Feng, It's Time to Take Your Medicine

Qian Daoliu's mood had been swinging wildly these past few days, and the news sent by Lin Feng and Qian Renxue had given him quite a headache.

He rubbed his swollen temples.

Then he sighed.

First, the wondrous uses of Whale Rubber had allowed Qian Daoliu to envision the overall improvement of the younger generation's strength in the Spirit Hall.

At the same time, before the effects of Whale Rubber were made public, he had swept up everything available on the market and gone to the East Sea Coast to gather more.

This was a huge pool of startup capital for the Spirit Hall Empire.

Then there was the matter of Xiao Xue wanting to consume Whale Rubber to absorb a 10,000 Year Soul Ring.

Although the news that Qian Renxue had later refined the Ice Fire Immortal Grasses allowed Qian Daoliu to breathe a sigh of relief,

when he had first learned of it, he had been furious and had cursed Lin Feng, that damned brat, countless times in his heart.

After that came the Immortal Herbs. When Chrysanthemum Douluo told him that the Immortal Herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well could instantly raise Soul Power by eight levels with no side effects, improve one's aptitude, and even cause Dugu Bo's Martial Soul to evolve,

and that the remaining herbs could produce at least dozens of high-level Soul Sages with the aptitude to become Spirit Masters, his head had buzzed.

He had originally planned to remain cooped up in Douluo Hall, but he had specially gone to receive Dugu Bo in person and even helped take him to obtain his Ninth Soul Ring.

He had arranged for him to serve as a Guest Elder first, telling him to discuss any desired position with Qian Daoliu later.

This had left Dugu Bo rather flattered, and he secretly thought that it must have been thanks to Xiao Feng and Chrysanthemum Douluo's praise and arrangements.

He praised himself for making such a wise choice.

Now, as he walked through Spirit Hall, he did so with a swagger. Whenever he met one of his Peers, he would drag them over and boast, afraid that others would not know how much Qian Daoliu valued him. He was practically drunk on his own importance.

However, the most important matter was still Qian Renxue's request for someone to replace her.

Although Qian Renxue truly had not been the original candidate for the mission,

when he considered Bibi Dong's condition, Qian Daoliu felt as if he had two heads and one headache.

He had originally wanted Qian Renxue to leave and distance herself from Bibi Dong, but now it seemed the two would have to meet again.

How could that do? Xue Er was the next Angel God explicitly indicated by their ancestor. Nothing could happen to her.

Qian Daoliu thought that perhaps he should simply let Qian Renxue and Lin Feng train outside together afterward. With a Titled Douluo accompanying them, there was no need to worry too much about their safety.

They could return to Spirit City and report their situation every so often. That should be enough.

Strange...

Qian Daoliu frowned. Why did this suddenly feel like he was taking his wife back to her Wife's Family to visit her relatives? She had not even married yet!

"This damned brat!"

Qian Daoliu snorted coldly and sent out a message.

He told Qian Renxue and Lin Feng to remain in Heavenly Dou for a while longer. Once the mission could be handed over, they should first return to Spirit City.

If the two agreed to his plan and were about to travel far away, he would need to explain everything properly and have them take all the things they needed.

When the message reached Heavenly Dou, Qian Renxue happily wrapped her arms around Lin Feng's neck and said excitedly:

"That's wonderful, Xiao Feng. Grandpa agreed to my request.

He also said that we could travel around outside and only needed to return to Spirit City occasionally."

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. He had not seen the word "occasionally" in Qian Daoliu's letter.

"Then it probably won't be happening right away. We may have to wait a few months."

Qian Renxue waved her hand.

"It doesn't matter. It's only a little while. With all of you accompanying me, anywhere is the same."

A smile bloomed across Ling Yuan's beautiful face.

It seemed that Xiao Xue had truly accepted her.

"Speaking of which, Xiao Xue, how is your Soul Power cultivation speed now?

With the support of the Ice Fire Immortal Grasses and the two paths, your speed should have improved by leaps and bounds, right?"

"Of course. It's increased by more than double. At this rate, I'll soon be able to obtain my fourth Soul Ring. By then, I'll be the first person in history to have a 10,000 Year Fourth Soul Ring. Hahaha."

On the Bed, Qian Renxue was somewhat excited. She shook her tightly clenched fist.

"However..."

Qian Renxue glanced at Lin Feng.

"Although I feel that I already have a ninety-eight percent chance of success, it would still be better to improve my physical qualities a little more.

We still haven't really used that Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber.

Speaking of which, Xiao Feng, when are you going to use some too? Really, that Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber is so delicious. It doesn't have the fishy smell of the ones Grandpa sent."

A strange light flickered in Qian Renxue's eyes, as if she were faintly looking forward to something.

Lin Feng nodded.

"I do need to consume it. In the past, I didn't have any particularly important requirements regarding the age of my Soul Rings.

But recently, I've had some ideas about my Spirit Meridian, so I plan to pursue a Soul Ring close to its limit age."

Ling Yuan froze.

"Why? Judging from Xiao Feng's Soul Vein Cultivation Method, with the Innate Treasure Pearl nourishing him, his Spirit Meridian's strength will also increase as he grows stronger.

There's no need to pursue a limit Soul Ring. One of moderate age would be enough."

Qian Renxue was also puzzled.

"I had a new insight recently, so I want to verify whether my guess is correct.

The higher a Soul Ring's age, the more difficult it is to control its accompanying Soul Skill. What I want to verify is the degree of control over the Soul Skill during absorption.

This might speed up my research into condensing Spirit Meridians for others."

"Already?"

Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan exchanged a glance, their pupils shrinking slightly.

Lin Feng smiled.

"It's only a guess. It still needs to be verified. Why do both of you seem even more shocked than I am?

I'm the one researching this, aren't I?"

Qian Renxue pinched Lin Feng.

"And you still ask? We've been coveting Spirit Meridians for years. Of course we're happy for you now that you've made progress. We're a little excited ourselves too, though."

Her eyes rolled, and Qian Renxue continued:

"Since that's the case, taking the Whale Rubber can't wait any longer. Ling Yuan Jie, hold Xiao Feng down!"

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"Sorry, Xiao Feng."

Ling Yuan covered her mouth and laughed lightly. Her Soul Power directly restrained Lin Feng's Delicate Body.

Qian Renxue giggled and took that piece of Whale Rubber from her Storage Ring.

She slowly cut off a small piece and melted it with Blazing Fire.

A rich fragrance spread through the air, stirring the heart.

Qian Renxue brought the melted Whale Rubber to Lin Feng's lips.

"Xiao Feng, it's time to take your medicine. Ah—"

Under rather humiliating circumstances, with a Resentful Gaze, Lin Feng silently swallowed the Whale Rubber.

What are you doing? It's not like I won't take it myself. Is this really necessary?

The instant the Whale Rubber entered his mouth, it transformed into a spring-like liquid and flowed down Lin Feng's throat.

A peculiar fragrance mixed with an indescribable flavor.

As the Whale Rubber's effects took hold,

Lin Feng's body grew somewhat hot, and his eyes gradually became hazy.

His breathing grew heavier, and an unnatural flush rose across his cheeks.

The two people before him looked increasingly beautiful in his eyes, becoming more charming and graceful.

Lin Feng clamped his legs together, not wanting the two of them to discover anything strange.

He forcibly broke free of Ling Yuan's restraints and sat cross-legged to meditate, his robe hiding the abnormality beneath.

Fine beads of sweat covered his forehead, giving him an allure different from his usual self.

"Gulp."2

Two sounds came from beside Lin Feng. Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan's cheeks flushed slightly as they bashfully glanced at each other.