Hashirama Sage Body? Blue Silver Grass Mutation

In the blink of an eye, it was noon the next day.

Inside the vast Kamui Dimension.

Ye Qiu sat cross-legged on an empty stone platform as a purple Soul Ring gradually dissipated above his head.

The Blue Silver Grass's Second Soul Ring, a Ghost Vine Soul Ring over five thousand years old... absorbed!

Two purple Soul Rings now encircled the little blue grass swaying in Ye Qiu's palm. It was more vibrant, more vigorous, and tougher than before.

His cultivation had also broken through to level thirty in an instant.

At that moment,

Ye Qiu had yet to open his eyes, but his face was already alight with near-mad delight!

He had long understood that the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid and Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, together with two Thousand-Year Soul Rings, would inevitably raise his cultivation from level eleven to above level thirty.

Thus, his elation came not from the rise in his cultivation, but from the system!

[Ding-!]

[Congratulations, host, on breaking through to level thirty. Please choose one of the following three rewards!]

[Hashirama Sage Body: The physique of Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi and First Hokage of the Hokage world. Unrivaled monstrous strength, self-healing without hand seals, lasting stamina, and a body that endures forever after death! Assimilation and transformation proceed slowly, depending on the host's cultivation. Currently, ten percent can be assimilated... further progress is possible later!]

[Mount Myōboku Senjutsu: The Senjutsu inherited by Mount Myōboku, one of the Three Great Sage Lands in the Hokage world. With a cultivation method improved by the system, Soul Beast fat can be applied to the skin to sense Natural Energy and cultivate this Sage Mode! Upon entering Sage Mode, all attributes increase by 300 percent, with strength and perception increased by an additional 200 percent. Duration: five minutes!]

[Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu: The Senjutsu inherited by Ryūchi Cave, one of the Three Great Sage Lands in the Hokage world. With a cultivation method improved by the system, snake saliva can be applied to the body to sense and absorb Natural Energy and cultivate this Sage Mode! Upon entering Sage Mode, all attributes increase by 300 percent, and natural life can be granted power to fight alongside you. Duration: five minutes!]

"Ha ha~ This is great!"

Ye Qiu looked at the three reward options on the system panel and finally couldn't hold back his laughter. Or rather, he was staring only at the first option on the panel.

Granted, Mount Myōboku Senjutsu came with the rosy glow of a cherished first love, and Ye Qiu thought it was incredibly cool.

Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu's performance was even more overpowered!

Now that they were on the Douluo Continent, the boosts they offered would still make anyone green with envy.

Unfortunately, both kinds of Senjutsu required Ye Qiu to spend time and resources cultivating them. He would also have to gather Natural Energy before a fight, and their duration was limited.

The Hashirama Sage Body, on the other hand, would take effect the moment he received it!

Unrivaled monstrous strength, self-healing without hand seals, lasting stamina,

Every ability was practical.

Even though the system could only transform a tenth of his cells at his current strength, he would still benefit enormously!

With Hashirama Cells,

The side effects of his Body Martial Soul, the Mangekyō Sharingan, would be a thing of the past.

His Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul could also transform from a Trash Martial Soul into the ultimate stat monster!

A wooden Buddha clad in Susanoo—who under heaven could stand against him?

Perhaps, with Hashirama Cells throughout his body, he could even teach himself Senjutsu someday!

How else could he possibly choose?

The smile on Ye Qiu's face gradually faded, and with a thought, he made his choice.

[Ding-!]

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining the complete Hashirama Sage Body. The system will now begin gradual assimilation... assimilation progress this time: ten percent! Please take note, host...]

The moment the system's notification ended,

Ye Qiu shuddered, and a warm current surged through his entire body. The sensation was even better than having sex with Sister Yun'er.

"Hss, ah...!"

Ye Qiu gritted his teeth, stifled the strange cry, and quickly closed his eyes to endure it.

As the warm current circulated through his body,

Ye Qiu's frame, which had already grown to 1.7 meters, grew even sturdier. Even his bones broadened a little, his muscles became firmer, his contours grew smoother, and he grew longer and thicker.

A black, oily substance gradually seeped out of his skin, carrying a powerful, fishy stench.

The itching all over his body left Ye Qiu drenched in sweat and trembling. It took a full incense stick's worth of time for the shaking to finally stop.

"Phew-"

Ye Qiu let out a long breath and opened his eyes, sweat pouring down like rain. Before he could rejoice at the changes in his body, the black, oily substance covering him made him sick.

"Damn! It stinks! What is this stuff?!"

Ye Qiu didn't dare pause.

The Mangekyō Sharingan blossomed in his eyes, and a vortex carried him away.

Splash!

A dark figure crashed hard into a river near Peach Blossom Village.

A layer of tiny oil droplets spread across the water's surface.

"Ha ha-That feels great!!!"

With a splash, Ye Qiu poked his head above the water, spread his arms, and gulped in air.

He had never felt the world was so beautiful. Through his Mangekyō Sharingan, everything was crystal clear, and nothing could hide from view!

Ye Qiu floated on his back,

The bloody light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter. His eyes no longer felt any discomfort, and his entire body was filled with inexhaustible strength!

Pff-!

More than a dozen Blue Silver Grass plants burst out of the riverbed and lifted Ye Qiu out of the water like tentacles.

The Blue Silver Grass was still blue, with veins tinged green, but it no longer looked like grass. It looked more like a small tree.

Every branch and vine had become exceptionally thick and powerful, solid and resilient,

Grass in appearance, but a tree at heart.

Even without using a Soul Skill, it surged with vitality, and its toughness far surpassed Tang San's Blue Silver Grass!

Once Ye Qiu had enough Hashirama Cells,

Even the Blue Silver Emperor's vitality would probably pale in comparison to his!

"Ha ha~"

Ye Qiu raised a hand and chuckled as he grasped at the blazing sun in the sky.

Next came the Third Soul Ring!

With the Sage Body's support, Ye Qiu no longer feared the danger of refining the ice and fire Immortal Herbs. Instead, he was eager to give it a try.

But before that,

He had to go home and see his Sister Yun'er. After all, he was already on his doorstep,

And it was mealtime.

Besides, he hadn't come back for several days. Sister Yun'er must have been worried sick.

With a splash,

The Blue Silver Grass vines all withdrew beneath the water. While Ye Qiu was still in the air, an invisible spatial vortex swept him away.

The gurgling stream returned to peace.

At the eastern end of Peach Blossom Village,

In a house among the peach trees.

Su Yun'er's soft, glossy hair was pinned behind her head with a cloth, revealing her fair neck and smooth forehead. Every smile and frown carried the gentle grace of a newly married woman.

The curling cooking smoke had dissipated.

Su Yun'er sat at the table, preparing to eat lunch alone.

A steamed fish, a plate of wild greens,

And a bowl of three-whites rice topped with white tofu and bok choy.

Simple and unadorned, yet nutritionally balanced.

Su Yun'er had only just picked up her chopsticks when a familiar voice sounded beside her.

"Sister Yun'er~"

"!!!"

Su Yun'er's beautiful eyes lit up. She immediately put down her bowl and chopsticks with a clack and stood, a radiant smile on her face as she looked at the young man who had come home.

"Xiao Qiu~!"

Su Yun'er called softly, but when she saw the young man before her, she immediately froze.

"Xiao Qiu~ How did you end up looking like this?"

"Because I've gotten stronger, of course! As for my clothes~ I just took a bath in the river," Ye Qiu answered with a smile, slowly spreading his arms. "What do you think, Sister Yun'er? I haven't gotten uglier, have I?"

"Of course not!"

Su Yun'er's amber eyes shone as she looked at the young man before her. A blush spread across her lovely face, and she said, happy for Ye Qiu:

"Xiao Qiu, you've gotten more handsome, more manly, and more charming!"

"Ha ha~ That's not all. I can last longer, too!"

Ye Qiu couldn't help laughing.

After obtaining two Thousand-Year Soul Rings in succession and being stimulated by Hashirama Cells, his skin had grown fairer, his muscles bigger, and his height had reached nearly 1.8 meters.

Overall, he no longer looked lean and wiry, but had an evenly proportioned, solid, leanly muscled physique.

"Xiao Qiu~ You're being a rascal again!"

Ye Qiu's teasing instantly made Su Yun'er's face flush with embarrassment.

"How is that being a rascal? You're my wife."

Smiling, Ye Qiu stepped forward and drew Su Yun'er into his arms. Her soft, supple, and juicy body seemed to have grown even smaller.

Yet she was even more captivating, stirring the desire to cherish or conquer her.

"Sister Yun'er, I missed you so much~"

"Mm~ Xiao Qiu, I missed you too."

Su Yun'er nestled against Ye Qiu's broad chest, a happy blush spreading across her face.

The child husband she had found for herself back then

Had actually grown this sturdy.

Smiling gently, Su Yun'er stroked Ye Qiu's chest and gave him a little push, intending to have him sit down. "Xiao Qiu~ Wait a moment. I'll go stir-fry a couple more dishes."

"No need, Sister Yun'er."

Ye Qiu immediately caught Su Yun'er's wrist, put an arm around her waist, and lifted her onto the dining table behind her. Leaning close to her ear, he breathed hotly:

"I already told you how much I missed you."

As the words fell,

Ye Qiu kissed Su Yun'er's earlobe.

"Mmm~ Ah~ Xiao Qiu~"

Su Yun'er clutched the clothes over Ye Qiu's shoulders and willingly wrapped her legs around his firmer waist, struggling to keep herself from lying down.

"Call me husband~"

Ye Qiu buried his face in the crook of her neck and spoke softly.

"Mm~"

Her face and ears scarlet, Su Yun'er hurriedly reminded him, overcome with shyness:

"Husband, don't spill the food."

"I won't, Sister Yun'er~"

As Ye Qiu kissed and caressed her, a vortex swept the dishes off the table.

"Mmph~!"

Su Yun'er let out a muffled moan as her moist little mouth was sealed. Under Ye Qiu's tender assault, she obediently closed her eyes and let him pluck her.

She was his wife, Xiao Qiu's woman. This was her duty and responsibility...

"..."

No one would come here,

So naturally, no one would hear

The cries of an oriole echoing and circling through the peach grove, lingering for a long, long time.