A Gift! (2)

The items in Ning Liu's palm were two small crystal bottles, each holding three pills lying quietly inside.

The pills were dark gold, with a faint halo flowing across their surface.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo's gazes fell on them.

"What kind of pills are these?"

Bone Douluo Gu Rong asked.

He had no interest in ordinary pills.

After all, pills that could benefit a Titled Douluo were no longer a matter of whether they were rare in the world.

They were something he had simply never heard of!

"This item is called the Martial Soul Origin Evolution Pill."

Ning Liu introduced it calmly.

"After taking it, it can slightly increase the Origin Power of one's Martial Soul."

"There is a chance it will cause the Martial Soul to undergo a beneficial evolution."

When Ning Fengzhi heard this, his expression shifted.

Martial Soul Evolution was something every soul master dreamed of.

Especially for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the limitation of their Martial Soul was their greatest shackle.

Beside them, Ning Rongrong's heart gave a jolt as she listened.

She looked at Ning Liu and could not help speaking.

"Senior Brother."

"Could your Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda Martial Soul have evolved because you ate this?"

Ning Fengzhi also looked at Ning Liu. This question was of utmost importance to them.

Ning Liu shook his head slightly.

"The evolution of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Martial Soul is probably not that simple."

"I will explain in detail how mine evolved later."

Then he handed one of the crystal bottles to Sword Douluo, and the other to Bone Douluo.

"There are three pills in each bottle. Elders, please accept them."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin took the crystal bottle and examined the pills in his hand.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong also took his, though his expression remained somewhat doubtful.

"Is this thing really as miraculous as you say? I've never even heard of it!"

"We'll know once we try it."

Sword Douluo said lightly.

He pulled out the stopper, poured out all three pills, and swallowed them at once!

Seeing this, Bone Douluo no longer hesitated.

He also pulled out the stopper and swallowed the three pills.

Boom!

From Sword Douluo Chen Xin's body, sword intent erupted, sharp to the extreme.

His Martial Soul, the Seven Kill Sword, appeared on its own.

The blade trembled with a clear hum, its sword light purer than before, and even more spiritual.

He closed his eyes, and the sword intent around him began to circulate, forming a unique field.

This was Sword Intent Enlightenment!

On the other side, Bone Douluo Gu Rong also began to change.

Behind him appeared the enormous phantom of the Bone Dragon Martial Soul.

Across the bone dragon's body, there was actually a sense of space flickering in and out, as though it might merge into the void at any moment, and emerge from the void at any moment!

Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong watched from the side, both holding their breath.

These two had managed to cultivate to the level of Titled Douluo, so their Martial Souls were naturally excellent!

But after taking this pill, such a change could still occur?

A moment later, Sword Douluo Chen Xin suddenly opened his eyes.

His gaze was brighter than before, as if countless rays of sword light were flickering within.

Then the sword intent around him withdrew, while a powerful aura of Soul Power surged out from within his body.

Rank ninety-seven!

"Good. What an excellent Martial Soul Origin Evolution Pill!"

Sword Douluo felt the changes in his martial soul and spoke in admiration.

"My Seven Kill Sword feels even sharper!"

"A sword comes from the west."

"An exiled immortal from the heavens."

He murmured the line softly, carrying a hint of transcendent intent.

To him, clearly, comprehension of sword intent was even more important!

After that, Bone Douluo Gu Rong also opened his eyes. The phantom of his Bone Dragon Martial Soul had become solid, and even the space around him grew unstable.

"Hahahahaha!"

He let out a burst of wild laughter.

"To think it's this miraculous! This old man's martial soul really evolved!"

He could clearly sense that his Bone Dragon Martial Soul had undergone an obvious strengthening!

Moreover, his Soul Power had also broken through to rank ninety-six!

The next moment, Bone Douluo looked toward Sword Douluo, battle intent boiling in his eyes.

"Jian Ren!"

He shouted.

"We'll have a one-on-one later!"

Sword Douluo smiled faintly and gave no reply.

Only then did Bone Douluo notice that Sword Douluo's aura had also changed, and the smile on his face froze.

"You..."

"You broke through?"

"Rank ninety-seven?"

Bone Douluo could not help feeling a little depressed. He had only just broken through, yet his old rival had actually gotten one step ahead.

Still, he gave a cold snort and refused to yield with his mouth.

"Heh, so what if your Soul Power is one rank higher? This old man is now a Void Bone Dragon, with enhanced affinity for the spatial attribute! My defense is even stronger!"

With that, Bone Douluo turned to look at Ning Liu, his eyes burning hot.

"Do you have any more of these pills?"

"This old man can take out anything to trade for them!"

Although Sword Douluo said nothing, his gaze also turned to Ning Liu.

Ning Liu smiled slightly. He had long expected this question, and said slowly, "Elders."

"I do indeed still have some of these pills in my possession."

The moment these words came out, both of their breathing quickened for an instant, and Ning Fengzhi also cast over an attentive gaze.

"However."

Ning Liu changed the subject and explained, "The effects of this pill are best with the first three doses."

"Afterward, if taken again, the effects will decline drastically!"

Hearing this, Bone Douluo showed a trace of regret on his face and sighed.

"So that's how it is."

Hearing this, Sword Douluo also nodded.

Even if they could not break through continuously, being able to strengthen the origin of their martial souls and make up for hidden injuries was already an enormous benefit.

Ning Liu looked at the two of them, and now had a sense of certainty in his heart. He had also formed a judgment regarding the value of these pills!

Now, it was time to take out the next gift.

He looked at Ning Fengzhi.

"Sect Master."

"This third gift concerns the evolution of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial soul."

The moment these words came out, Ning Fengzhi's body shook violently, and Ning Rongrong's eyes widened even more.

Ning Liu did not delay. With another turn of his wrist, a plant appeared in his palm.

It was a strange flower, its petals layered upon layer, giving off an indescribable fragrance.

"This item is called a Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herb, the Aromatic Silk Beauty!"

At once, when Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong saw this immortal herb, their bodies produced a strong reaction at the same time.

Their martial soul, the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, throbbed wildly inside them, sending out a thought filled with desire pushed to the absolute limit.

That thought was as if it wanted to break free of the body's restraints and pounce toward that immortal herb.

Ning Rongrong's little face flushed red.

She felt her martial soul hungering as it never had before. Only, this feeling was somehow a little...

Ning Liu continued explaining:

"This immortal herb is a convergence of the essence of heaven and earth."

"After taking it, one can be remade from the inside out, cleanse the meridians and marrow, and greatly increase Soul Power."

These descriptions were attractive to any soul master, but what mattered more was the next line.

"After soul masters with treasure-type martial souls absorb it, it can promote Martial Soul Evolution!"

When Ning Fengzhi heard this, his body could not help trembling!

Was the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda not precisely a treasure-type martial soul?

So this was what the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda needed in order to evolve!

"Ning Liu..."

"Are you truly willing to offer this to the sect?"

"Of course."

Ning Liu answered without hesitation.

The reason he had taken this out was precisely to thoroughly solidify his relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

"However, I'm sorry. I only have this one immortal herb on hand."

A trace of helplessness appeared on his face.

Those words made Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong both pause at the same time.

One plant. Only one.

A trace of longing flashed through Ning Rongrong's eyes, but it was quickly followed by hesitation as she looked toward Ning Fengzhi.

Although she had a willful temper, she still deeply respected and loved her father!

He had waited far too long for this day to come!

Moreover, if Father absorbed it now, he might be able to break through immediately!

As for herself, she was still far from reaching the limits of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda!

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, his hand trembling as he accepted the Aromatic Silk Beauty from Ning Liu's palm.

The moment the immortal herb entered his hand, a noble, gentle aura flowed into his body.

At once, his martial soul throbbed even more intensely.

He carefully studied the immortal herb, then raised his head and looked at Ning Liu.

Ning Liu's gaze was calm, without the slightest reluctance.

Then he looked again at Ning Rongrong beside him.

Silence.

A long silence.

At last, Ning Fengzhi smiled.

"One plant is enough."

He said softly.

"Enough."