Chapter 131 Planning, Snow Jade Sacred Lotus
Sunset and sunrise.
Shi Quan and Dugu Bo discussed for a whole night before finalizing all the details.
"Ah, so comfortable!"
Stretching widely, Dugu Yan opened her eyes as if just waking up.
"Grandpa," Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo excitedly.
"How do you feel?" Dugu Bo asked with a smile, looking at Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan paused, then quickly sensed the changes in her body.
Soon, Dugu Yan's expression became very strange, a mixture of surprise and disbelief. A smile gradually broadened on her face, and an excited laugh rang out.
"Hahaha, Grandpa, I've already broken through to Rank 40, and my Spirit seems a bit different!"
Saying that, Dugu Yan summoned her Bi Lin Snake Spirit. The originally emerald green snake now had faint purple patterns, and two small bumps protruded slightly on either side of its head, making it look very peculiar.
"This is?!" Dugu Bo immediately looked at Shi Quan, his eyes filled with excitement and more so, inquiry.
"Grandpa Dugu, it seems Sister Yanzi's Bi Lin Snake is very compatible with the Evil Moon Agave. The Bi Lin Snake must have absorbed the Dragon Clan Bloodline Power from the Agave, resulting in a certain mutation. However, this mutation isn't completely finished. The Immortal Herb's power is limited after all, and Sister Yanzi doesn't have as much accumulation as I do."
"Although the mutation isn't complete, we can use other methods to help Sister Yanzi promote the mutation and evolution of her Spirit."
"Then how should we do it?" Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan with glowing eyes.
"spirit ring." Shi Quan looked at Dugu Yan's Spirit. "Sister Yanzi's Spirit already has the foundation to evolve into a Dragon. If her subsequent spirit rings are all absorbed from Dragon Clan Bloodline Spirit Beasts, through the power of the spirit rings, it should be able to help Sister Yanzi complete her Spirit's evolution."
"Dragon Clan Bloodline Spirit Beasts?" Dugu Bo nodded. "Although they are hard to find, it's just a matter of time. That's not a big problem. Shi Quan, help Dugu Yan check her physical condition. After absorbing the Immortal Herb's power, her spirit ring limit should be higher than those of the same Rank, right?"
"Mm." Shi Quan summoned his Blue Silver King Spirit, Binding it to Dugu Yan's wrist, and Internal Energy surged in.
"Below eight thousand years." In a short while, Shi Quan stated his estimation.
"Eight thousand years? That high?" Dugu Yan jumped up excitedly.
"Hahaha, good, good, good." Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction.
"Du Gu Yan, wait here for a moment. Grandpa will go bring Ye Lingling over first, and then take you to find Spirit Beasts. If you have any questions, just ask Shi Quan directly."
Saying that, Dugu Bo took a step and disappeared from the spot.
"Lingling?" Dugu Yan looked at Shi Quan with a smile in her eyes. "Shi Quan, does Grandpa's herb garden also have Immortal Herbs suitable for Lingling?"
"Mm." Shi Quan nodded with a smile.
"Not bad, not bad." Dugu Yan patted Shi Quan's shoulder in satisfaction. "You're a thoughtful kid; you even remembered Lingling."
"When are you planning to confess?" Dugu Yan pulled Shi Quan into a hug and said with a smile, "Do you want me, your older sister, to help you?"
"Cough, cough, cough." Shi Quan lightly coughed and quickly said, "No rush, no rush."
Dugu Yan glared, "Aren't you usually quite brave? You've done so much, and you still haven't confessed to Lingling. What are you waiting for? What? Do you want Lingling to confess to you first?"
Shi Quan's expression stiffened, and he quickly waved his hand, saying, "There are some things I don't want to involve Lingling in. I'll make arrangements after I've handled some matters."
"What matters?" Dugu Yan's expression returned to seriousness as she looked at Shi Quan. "Does Grandpa know? Can't he help you?"
Shi Quan said earnestly, "Things are a bit complicated. Grandpa Dugu knows about it too. Don't worry, we'll handle it."
"I can't even know?"
"Isn't it because I'm afraid Sister Yanzi will tell Lingling?" Shi Quan chuckled mischievously.
"You brat, you're asking for a beating!" Dugu Yan angrily raised her fist. After a brief playful scuffle, she still said seriously, "Shi Quan, no matter what it is, don't try to bear it alone. Lingling and I are both willing to help you share the burden."
Dugu Yan understood Shi Quan. If Shi Quan was unwilling to tell her, it was definitely because the matter was too significant, and he was afraid of worrying her and Ye Lingling.
Hearing this, Shi Quan's heart also warmed. "Sister Yanzi, don't worry, it's not a big problem. However, you might need to stay here temporarily during this period. As for the academy, Grandpa Dugu will explain it for us when he goes back this time."
"No problem." Dugu Yan nodded without hesitation, then reacted and said, "Is it because of the Immortal Herb?"
"Mm." Shi Quan nodded. "But Sister Yanzi, don't worry, Grandpa Dugu and I have already discussed the handling method. You just need to cooperate with us."
"Once Grandpa Dugu brings Lingling over, I'll explain everything to both of you together." Shi Quan looked outside the cave. "I'll go retrieve the Immortal Herb for Lingling first, so she can consume it directly when she arrives."
"Okay." Dugu Yan nodded.
In a short while, Shi Quan returned to the cave with a Snow Jade Sacred Lotus, as white as jade, placed in a white jade container.
The lotus was entirely pure white, without any impurities, as if it were one with the white jade in Shi Quan's hand. Its pure white color gave off a sacred feeling, emanating a warm aura.
"Shi Quan, what's this Immortal Herb called?"
"Snow Jade Sacred Lotus. It has the effect of regrowing flesh and bringing the dead back to life. It clears meridians, invigorates blood, nourishes the body, and cleanses heat and toxins. Normally, it's a pure Saint Grade healing item, but if consumed with a special method, the energy within the Sacred Lotus can also transform into pure healing power to nourish oneself. However, this energy is useless for ordinary people; at most, they would feel refreshed and their bodies unblocked. But Lingling's Spirit is special and perfectly suited for it. If she consumes it, her healing ability, strength, and Spirit could all receive a certain degree of improvement."
"Lingling's healing ability is already astonishingly strong. If it gets even stronger, how terrifying would that be?" Dugu Yan's eyes sparkled as she looked up and down at the Snow Jade Sacred Lotus in Shi Quan's hand.
"It just happens to be suitable. In this world, only Lingling is most suitable to consume this Immortal Herb. If it were given to others, at most, it would only be used to save their lives. Moreover, this Snow Jade Sacred Lotus is extremely special; it cannot affect those who have already consumed an Immortal Herb, and for ordinary people, it can only be consumed once. A second time will not produce any effect. Its effect is strong, but its limitations are also very great."
"I see." Dugu Yan nodded.
While the two were chatting, Dugu Bo also brought Ye Lingling into the cave.
"Lingling." Dugu Yan excitedly stepped forward and hugged Ye Lingling, then led Ye Lingling to Shi Quan. "Lingling, quickly look, what good thing did Shi Quan prepare for you…?"
Then Dugu Yan repeated everything Shi Quan had said earlier.
Shi Quan rubbed his head and said with a smile, "I'm just borrowing flowers to offer to the Buddha. This Snow Jade Sacred Lotus is actually Grandpa Dugu's."
Dugu Bo chuckled, then waved his hand and said, "Lingling, don't listen to this kid. This lotus is specifically for you from him. There's no talk of borrowing flowers to offer to the Buddha."
Ye Lingling was also greatly surprised as she looked at the lotus in her hand. Her cold heart was now enveloped by warmth, becoming fervent.
"Thank you, Shi Quan."
"It's nothing, it's nothing. Lingling, first peel out all the lotus seeds from the center of the Sacred Lotus, then tear off the lotus leaves. Wrap one lotus seed with one lotus leaf, and then eat them one by one. Don't eat anything else. After you finish eating, just Cultivate and refine it on the spot."
Ye Lingling nodded and said nothing more. She immediately sat down cross-legged and consumed the Immortal Herb according to Shi Quan's instructions.
"Shi Quan, then you look after Ye Lingling. I'll take Du Gu Yan to acquire her fourth spirit ring first."
Just as Dugu Bo was about to leave, Shi Quan spoke up, "Grandpa Dugu, why don't we wait? Lingling is already Rank 36. After she absorbs the Snow Jade Sacred Lotus, her strength will most likely also Break through to Rank 40. Why don't we wait for Lingling to finish absorbing it, and then go together?"
"You brat, you sure know how to order people around." Dugu Bo rolled his eyes at Shi Quan, but his figure still stopped. He turned and said, "Since that's the case, you're waiting here anyway. Du Gu Yan is here, so just let Du Gu Yan keep an eye on her. You come with me to the herb garden. Let's collect all the Immortal Herbs that need to be collected first, and then we can talk about my detoxification problem."
Shi Quan nodded and followed Dugu Bo to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then immediately got busy.
Dugu Bo didn't recognize all the Immortal Herbs. Shi Quan picked them while introducing their names and specific consumption methods to Dugu Bo.
But Dugu Bo directly stopped him, saying, "Shi Quan, actually, most of the Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicines here existed before I discovered this place. Only a portion of them were planted by me. To some extent, they are all ownerless. It's just that I discovered this place first and claimed it for myself."
"Since you can find out the specific uses of these herbs, it means these Immortal Herbs are your Opportunity. You can pick these herbs as you wish. You don't need to tell me their specific effects. I'm old, and I don't have that much drive anymore. These Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicines are useless if they stay with me. It's better to just leave them in your hands. Perhaps they can help you someday in the future."
"Grandpa Dugu." Shi Quan felt a surge of emotion in his heart. After all, he had explained the uses of these Immortal Herbs, but Dugu Bo actually said he would give them up just like that?
"Alright, alright." Dugu Bo waved his hand. "You do your thing. I'll prepare the medicinal ingredients for my detoxification first. It will take at least half a day for Ye Lingling to absorb the Immortal Herb, so there's enough time."
"Okay!"
Shi Quan nodded and took out various containers from his snow jade bracelet to start tidying up.
Needless to say, the Immortal Herbs that were collected were all those whose medicinal power had not been absorbed by Shi Quan's automated Pill Furnace. The remaining Immortal Herbs were either specially arranged by Shi Quan or were half-廢 Immortal Herbs that had lost most of their medicinal power.
Isn't the plot supposed to have a certain corrective nature?
Well then, he would leave Immortal Herbs for Tang San, let him consume them, and leave his Opportunity.
As for the effect of consumption and the consequences after consumption, Shi Quan was quite looking forward to it…Chapter 132 Sacred Heart Begonia, Zhuang Zhou.
Chapter 132: Sacred Heart Begonia, Zhuang Zhou.
After organizing for about an hour, Shi Quan finally collected all the Immortal Herbs.
The remaining ones were ordinary herbs, but because they were planted in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they were all quite old and could fetch a good price if taken out.
However, compared to the Immortal Herbs, they seemed worthless.
Shi Quan held an ordinary-looking white flower in his hand. The flower was palm-sized and resembled a peony.
This seemingly ordinary flower was the only Divine Grade Immortal Herb among the many Immortal Herbs.
Yearning Heartbroken Red.
According to the original description, this Yearning Heartbroken Red would only transform into a vibrant, fresh, and golden-red large flower after being picked.
The effect of Yearning Heartbroken Red is very special. It has the power to be as immortal as heaven and earth. If it is recognized and consumed, it can at least increase spirit power by more than ten Ranks, and it will also comprehensively transform the body, having the effect of bringing the dead back to Life and regrowing flesh on bones. It can also help transformed Spirit Beasts conceal their aura.
It also possesses the characteristic of being indestructible; even the spirit power of a Titled Douluo cannot destroy it.
It can be said to be the most special Immortal Herb among many.
Originally, Shi Quan wanted to give this Yearning Heartbroken Red to Ye Lingling to try, but after much consideration, he still felt that the Snow Jade Sacred Lotus, known for its healing abilities, was more suitable for Ye Lingling.
As for the Yearning Heartbroken Red, Shi Quan had already thought of its use.
Spirit Bone transformer.
The 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone comes with two Spirit Abilities: one is the healing ability of 'Spring Wind Blows Again and Again,' and the other is the ability to fly.
As both are plants, using the Divine Grade Immortal Herb Yearning Heartbroken Red to strengthen the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone would definitely be beneficial and harmless.
In the original work, Xiao Wu could be pulled back by the Yearning Heartbroken Red even after sacrificing herself and dying. Such a powerful healing ability, combined with the healing ability of the Spirit Bone, might lead to a great improvement when combined.
Moreover, the Yearning Heartbroken Red has special functions, and it might even replace the flying ability, which is a bit useless to Shi Quan.
It was clearly a blade of grass, yet it inexplicably came with the ability to fly.
How could the Blue Silver Emperor, known for Life, be related to flying? Shi Quan couldn't figure it out no matter how he thought about it.
If he had to force a connection, he could only explain that having the ability to fly was a means of self-preservation. This might be the only point where flying and Life are related, right?
However, in this Douluo Continent, where existence is reasonable, it's best to get used to it.
After carefully putting away the Yearning Heartbroken Red, strengthening the 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone would naturally not be done in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Shi Quan finished organizing the Immortal Herbs, and Dugu Bo's medicinal primer was also completed. However, Dugu Bo still needed two Immortal Herbs, the Fiery Apricot Jiao and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, to detoxify himself.
Most of the medicinal power of these two Immortal Herbs had been absorbed by Shi Quan's automatic Pill Furnace. The remaining medicinal power was sufficient to help Dugu Bo expel the poison. By plucking small portions of branches and leaves from both Immortal Herbs, and letting them touch to neutralize the power of ice and fire, then consuming them with the detoxifying medicinal primer, Dugu Bo's detoxification prescription was thus perfected.
The medicinal properties of some of the Fiery Apricot Jiao and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass were naturally much stronger than the residual medicinal power in Tang San's body in the original work. However, to be safe, the branches and leaves picked for the first time were exceptionally small. Although strong, Shi Quan still controlled them within Dugu Bo's tolerance range.
After less than half an hour of Cultivation, Dugu Bo surprisingly got up.
From Dugu Bo's surprised expression, it was clear that the detoxification prescription was successful.
After Dugu Bo's simple evaluation, coupled with Shi Quan's inspection.
To prevent the poison from backfiring, the antidote needs to be consumed with at least a six-hour interval, twice a day. If this progress is maintained, Dugu Bo's toxins will be completely forced into his Spirit Bone in at most half a month.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling both needed to obtain spirit rings.
If spirit rings are not absorbed, the Cultivated spirit power will still accumulate in the body. After absorbing the spirit ring, the accumulated spirit power will be fed back into the body.
Shi Quan explained this to Dugu Bo. After a brief thought, Dugu Bo still decided to help the two girls obtain spirit rings first before returning to continue detoxification.
For Dugu Bo, his granddaughter's matters were clearly more important than his own. Anyway, his poison could already be resolved; it was just a matter of time now. He had endured so many years, so he wasn't in a hurry for these few days.
The next morning.
Ye Lingling finally woke up from absorbing the Immortal Herb.
"How is it, Lingling?" Dugu Yan curiously leaned in front of Ye Lingling like an inquisitive child.
Ye Lingling had just woken up and her consciousness was still a bit blurry. Hearing Dugu Yan, she quickly sensed her condition. The next second, her beautiful eyes widened, and her mouth under the veil slightly opened.
"My... my spirit power directly Breakthrough from Rank thirty-six to Rank forty, and it seems..." Ye Lingling looked at Shi Quan excitedly and said, "My Spirit seems to have Evolved."
"Evolved?" Shi Quan's eyes lit up, but more than that, he was surprised. It is extremely difficult for a Spirit to Evolve. Dugu Yan, who also consumed Immortal Herbs, only had a certain mutation in her Spirit, not a complete Evolution, while Ye Lingling's directly Evolved. How could this not be surprising?
"Lingling, quickly summon your Spirit to let us see." Dugu Yan said impatiently.
Ye Lingling didn't hesitate. She cupped her hands, and a white light bloomed. A pink begonia flower appeared in Ye Lingling's hand.
After Dugu Yan looked it over, she asked in confusion, "It looks no different from before, does it?"
Shi Quan's gaze also fell on the begonia flower. The begonia flower was composed of white and pink petals, with vibrant colors and graceful posture. "No, that's not right..."
"Sister Yanzi, look carefully at the stamen in the middle of the begonia flower."
Dugu Yan followed the direction Shi Quan pointed and then noticed that the stamen, hidden by layers of petals, had changed from its original pure white to a white-gold color. The faint golden light was not obvious; if covered by the petals, its appearance looked no different from the original Nine Heart Begonia.
"It seems that besides the color of the stamen, nothing else has changed, right?" Dugu Yan paused before reacting. After carefully checking it again, she looked at Ye Lingling and asked, "Lingling, your Spirit doesn't seem to have changed much in appearance. Have its abilities changed?"
Ye Lingling then excitedly said, "Although the Spirit's appearance hasn't changed much, the current Nine Heart Sea棠, in addition to its healing ability, also has the effect of removing negative statuses from Spirit Masters, including poisoning, burning, cold, weakness, curses, paralysis, dizziness, and so on."
"What?!" Dugu Yan's mouth dropped open, and she stood frozen in place.
Dugu Bo's pupils also contracted sharply upon hearing this.
Shi Quan was equally astonished. Ye Lingling's healing ability was already amazing, and now with the added effect of removing negative statuses from Spirit Masters, Ye Lingling's support system ability instantly increased exponentially.
"Is it because of the Nine Heart Sea棠's similar constraint to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?" Shi Quan almost subconsciously thought.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has a superior Spirit, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Perhaps the Nine Heart Sea棠 also has a special superior Spirit.
After the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda breaks its constraint, it can allow Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit Masters to Breakthrough past Rank seventy, and the subsequent amplification effect also increases from seventy percent at Rank seventy to eighty percent at Rank eighty, and ninety percent at Rank ninety.
After the Nine Heart Sea棠 breaks its constraint, it might be able to break free from the restriction of only two people existing in one generation, while also Awakening new abilities. This is currently the most likely possibility.
Shi Quan also expressed his thoughts, "Lingling, does the Nine Heart Begonia Family have any records about the superior Spirit of the Nine Heart Sea棠?"
Ye Lingling shook her head and said, "No."
Shi Quan pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Perhaps there are, but maybe certain people didn't want too many Nine Heart Sea棠 Spirit holders to appear in the Family, fearing that they would lose control, so they deliberately destroyed these records."
Ye Lingling's expression froze. Remembering the extremely cold Family members, her face immediately turned cold. "Shi Quan, what you said is highly probable."
"If that's truly the case, then Lingling, you absolutely cannot reveal the matter of your Spirit's Evolution. I'm worried that if your Family members find out, they might fear losing control of you and directly take action against you."
"Besides your Family members, Ning Fengzhi is also a threat. With your current support system ability, in less than ten years, his title as the number one support system Spirit Master in the world, even if it doesn't change hands, will be affected. Someone like him, who has been in a high position for so long, will never allow his position to be shaken by others. If he knew your current ability, he would probably also take action against you."
"I understand." Ye Lingling nodded.
Dugu Bo also nodded, acknowledging, "Shi Quan, what you said is very true and comprehensive. However, Shi Quan, you overlooked one point: according to what you said, if Ye Lingling truly broke the Nine Heart Sea棠's constraint, it means that she is no longer one of the two Nine Heart Sea棠 Spirit holders in this generation..."
Shi Quan was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed. If Ye Lingling was no longer considered a Nine Heart Sea棠 Spirit holder, according to the Nine Heart Sea棠's characteristics, after the previous Nine Heart Sea棠 disappears, it also means that a new Nine Heart Sea棠 Spirit holder could Awaken at any time in the Nine Heart Begonia Family.
Once a new Nine Heart Sea棠 Spirit holder appears, even if Ye Lingling herself doesn't expose it, her abnormality will be detected by the Nine Heart Begonia Family members.
"If it's just the Nine Heart Begonia Family, I can protect her, but if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Nine Heart Begonia Family join forces, this problem will be difficult to solve." Dugu Bo's brows were filled with helplessness.
Clear Sky Douluo alone was already enough to worry him. If Shi Quan's speculation was true, he wasn't afraid of the Nine Heart Begonia Family, but if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was added, the concept would be different.
After all, the strongest in the Nine Heart Begonia Family is only a Spirit Douluo, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as one of the Upper Three Sects, not only has Ning Fengzhi but also the Sword and Bone two Titled Douluo.
As veteran Douluo, their strength in the Titled Douluo circle is well-known to be strong. In a one-on-one fight, he is no match for either of them, let alone with Ning Fengzhi as well.
Shi Quan waved his hand and said casually, "For now, it's just my speculation. There's no need to be so anxious."
Dugu Bo said nothing, just gave Shi Quan a deep look. He knew Shi Quan's character; if he had a speculation, he would definitely guard against it in the future.
"That's right, that's right. Shi Quan, you just think too complicatedly. Lingling's Spirit Evolution is a good thing; we should be happy about it." Dugu Yan smiled at Ye Lingling.
"Lingling, since your Nine Heart Sea棠 has Evolved, let's give it a new name."
Ye Lingling was silent for a moment before saying, "The Nine Heart Sea棠 Evolved because of the Snow Jade Sacred Lotus, so why not call it Sacred Heart Begonia?"
"Sacred Heart Begonia?" Everyone murmured softly.
"Good name, and it matches your Evolved ability." Shi Quan nodded in approval.
"Alright, let's go get spirit rings first. I wonder what Rank your spirit power will Breakthrough to after you absorb the spirit ring, Du Gu Yan." Dugu Bo spoke appropriately.
Shi Quan said, "Grandpa Dugu, you all go. I won't be going."
"Shi Quan, aren't you coming?" Ye Lingling looked at Shi Quan.
Shi Quan smiled and said, "I need to go find a friend first. With Grandpa Dugu there, I can't help much with hunting Spirit Beasts."
"Who are you looking for?" Dugu Yan asked curiously.
"Zhuang Zhou..."
Outside Sunset Forest.
Shi Quan left alone.
After Dugu Bo saw Shi Quan out of Sunset Forest, he took the two girls back into Sunset Forest to search for suitable Spirit Beasts for them.
On the deserted path, silver light flickered, and Zhuang Zhou's familiar face reappeared. After changing his clothes, he took out the blindfold from his hundred treasure pouch.
The tapping sound of a wooden stick came.
The bustling Heaven Dou City welcomed the blind Zhuang Zhou.
A month later.
Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, Central Great Spirit Arena.
"I concede..." A voice full of exhaustion sounded from the arena, and the surrounding arena immediately erupted in thunderous cheers.
"Congratulations to Zhuang Zhou, Spirit Elder, for once again winning an over-Rank challenge!" The excited voice of the host echoed throughout the entire Great Spirit Arena.
Inside the VIP box of the Spirit Arena.
"Qinghe, calculating the points, Zhuang Zhou should be almost able to get the Purple Gold Douluo Badge, right?" Ning Fengzhi's gentle voice echoed in the room.
Xue Qinghe, next to him, stared at Zhuang Zhou on the stage with shining eyes, nodding and saying, "That's right, teacher. The points gained from consecutive wins in over-Rank matches are much higher than normal Spirit battles. His current points are already enough to get the Purple Gold Douluo Badge."
"This Zhuang Zhou has directly created history for the Great Spirit Arena."
"Have you obtained his detailed information?" Ning Fengzhi looked at Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe shook his head, "Your disciple hasn't found out his specific origin yet. He's like someone who appeared out of thin air, very mysterious."
Currently, we only know that this Zhuang Zhou probably arrived in Heaven Dou City a month ago. On his very first day in Heaven Dou City, he came to the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena to participate in Spirit battles. With a spirit power of Rank thirty-eight, after ten consecutive wins, he began over-Rank battles, showing his prominence, and has been on a winning streak ever since..."hapter 133 Shrek is coming
After listening to Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi smiled and took out a document.
"I do have some information about Zhuang Zhou."
"A teacher is indeed a teacher." Xue Qinghe praised him, then took the document from Ning Fengzhi.
"I was just lucky. That Little freak Rongrong had dealings with Zhuang Zhou before."
"Oh?" Xue Qinghe's eyes showed a hint of curiosity when he heard this, and he immediately looked at the document in his hand.
"Shrek Academy?" Xue Qinghe raised an eyebrow. "Befriending someone from the Hell Civet Family, and knowing about the Star Luo Imperial Family's struggle, Teacher Qin, do you mean Zhuang Zhou is from the Star Luo Empire?"
"It's hard to say. It's just that based on the current investigation, it's highly probable."
Ning Fengzhi looked at Zhuang Zhou's figure. "Moreover, Zhuang Zhou has been very low-key before this. I sent people to investigate, and after he left Shrek, he disappeared for several months. His information couldn't be found in any major cities. Now he suddenly appears in Heaven Dou City and acts so high-profile. I think his purpose is not simple."
Xue Qinghe said, "Over the past month, many people have actively tried to contact Zhuang Zhou, but all were rejected by him. He seems to be waiting for someone."
Ning Fengzhi asked, "Who do you think he's waiting for?"
"Waiting for someone who can protect Zhu Zhuqing." Xue Qinghe looked at the document in his hand with a smile, his gaze falling on Zhu Zhuqing's name.
Hearing this answer, Ning Fengzhi finally nodded with satisfaction. "Zhuang Zhou is so high-profile; I think he just wants to prove his ability. As for Zhu Zhuqing… if we can gain a future Titled Douluo, what does offending the Star Luo Empire matter?"
"Let's go, we'll go see Zhuang Zhou." Ning Fengzhi stood up confidently.
…
Inside the VIP lounge.
"Your Excellency Zhuang Zhou, congratulations on becoming the first person in our Great Spirit Arena's history to obtain a purple-gold badge at the Spirit Elder level. This is your badge; please keep it safe."
The manager of the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena respectfully handed the badge to Shi Quan, who was sitting quietly on the sofa.
"Thank you." Shi Quan raised his hand to take the badge, and feeling the manager still there, he asked, "Is there anything else?"
The manager immediately said, "Your Excellency Zhuang Zhou, there are two distinguished individuals outside who wish to meet you."
Shi Quan asked indifferently, "Who?"
"These two distinguished individuals are Sect Master Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire."
"I won't see them." Shi Quan shook his head and replied.
Hearing this answer, the manager was visibly stunned and said in surprise, "Your Excellency Zhuang Zhou, are you sure? These two distinguished individuals…"
"If I won't see them, I won't see them. Just tell them that the person I am waiting for is not them." With that, Shi Quan stood up and vanished from the spot, transforming into a phantom.
Watching Shi Quan disappear, the manager quickly turned and walked out of the room, relaying the message to Ning Fengzhi immediately.
Ning Fengzhi was clearly stunned when he heard the manager's report, and a strange look appeared in his eyes.
"Uncle Bone, can you find that kid?"
After Ning Fengzhi's voice fell, a moment later, a hoarse voice with a hint of surprise sounded from behind Ning Fengzhi.
"That kid used some unknown method; I've lost track of his aura."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was also surprised. "Uncle Bone, even you can't lock onto his aura?"
Bone Douluo's figure appeared behind Ning Fengzhi. "He must have some kind of treasure that can block and conceal his aura."
"Interesting. Even we aren't the people he wants to wait for. Then who is he waiting for? Could my deduction be wrong? He's not here to protect Zhu Zhuqing?" Ning Fengzhi's eyes were full of curiosity.
Xue Qinghe asked, "Teacher Qin, should we mobilize the Star Luo Empire's secret agents to investigate Zhuang Zhou's information? Zhuang Zhou's talent and strength are obvious. If we can win him over, he will certainly be a great asset to Heaven Dou."
"I've already sent people to investigate on the Star Luo Empire's side. Such a Genius is indeed worth winning over, but if he has already joined another force, then Zhuang Zhou cannot be allowed to remain…" Ning Fengzhi still maintained his amiable appearance, but his voice sent shivers down one's spine.
Ning Fengzhi turned to Bone Douluo and continued, "Uncle Bone, next time I'll have to trouble you to keep a closer eye on him."
Bone Douluo nodded. "No problem, this time was an accident."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Let's go, Qinghe. Since Zhuang Zhou has already left, there's no need to stay here."
…
In a dark alley outside the Great Spirit Arena, Shi Quan's figure slowly emerged. Looking at the brightly lit Great Spirit Arena, a faint smile appeared on Shi Quan's lips. "Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe already know about Zhuang Zhou's existence. I finally don't have to come to this Great Spirit Arena anymore."
If he were to go again, Shi Quan knew it wouldn't be so easy to escape.
His main purpose in fighting in the Great Spirit Arena under the name of Zhuang Zhou, without concealing his appearance, was to make Zhuang Zhou's name known.
And now, Zhuang Zhou's reputation had already spread within this short month. Everyone knew of Zhuang Zhou's existence, which was enough for Shi Quan.
Moreover, he deliberately sent a message to Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe to hint to them that Zhuang Zhou was waiting for himself, or rather, Shi Quan, and more precisely, the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone that Shi Quan would bring.
However, they would only connect these dots later.
Changing his appearance, Shi Quan left Heaven Dou City under the cover of night and headed towards Tian Dou Royal Academy. He did not return to the Royal Fight Battle Team's dorms but went to the foot of the mountain, to the simulated Cultivation environment. He ate and lived there. This was Shi Quan's exclusive simulated Cultivation environment, and normally, no one else would come here.
So, even if Shi Quan returned to the Academy, no one would know he was back.
During this month, Dugu Bo and the two girls had been staying at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Shi Quan would only revert to his original identity and visit the three at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well about once a week.
When Shi Quan returned the first time, Dugu Bo and the two girls had not yet returned from hunting Spirit Beasts.
It wasn't until his second visit that the three returned.
With Dugu Bo's help, Dugu Yan hunted a 7,500-year-old Purple Jade Dragon Lizard, and Ye Lingling hunted a 6,800-year-old Holy Maiden Fruit Flower.
After absorbing their spirit rings, Ye Lingling's strength reached level 41, while Dugu Yan directly reached level 44.
Their strengths had both improved significantly.
A few days later.
Outside Heaven Dou City, at the foot of the Tian Dou Royal Academy mountain.
"Rongrong, are you sure it's here?" Flender looked at the towering mountain in front of him, slightly wide-eyed.
"Yes." Ning Rongrong nodded. "Tian Dou Royal Academy can't have moved, right?"
"But this is clearly a mountain," Flender said, clicking his tongue.
"This entire mountain belongs to Tian Dou Royal Academy. Oh, and the forest behind it, and the lake at the foot of the mountain on the left, are all within their jurisdiction, as far as I know." Ning Rongrong looked straight ahead. "Walk a little further, and we'll enter the Academy grounds."
Flender was instantly dumbfounded.
"Nestled by mountains and water, it's indeed a good place," Yu Xiaogang glanced at him and said leisurely.
Flender then regained his composure, pouting, clearly unconvinced. "What's so great about a good environment and a large place? Can it Cultivate that many powerhouses? In terms of potential, aside from that Little freak Shi Quan, the other members of the Royal Fight Battle Team are far inferior to our Shrek Academy. Our Shrek may be small, but it Cultivates many monsters."
He scanned the Shrek Seven Devils around him, his expression very proud.
Yu Xiaogang nodded in agreement. "Flender, frankly, over the years you have indeed recruited many excellent potential students for Shrek Academy. This is very rare."
"However, what I'm more curious about is, how exactly did you trick them into joining?"
"Of course, it's…" The smug Flender was about to blurt it out, then instantly changed his expression, his face stern.
"Xiaogang, you can question my taste, but please don't question my character and judgment."
"What do you mean by trick? That's called personal charm!"
In thought, he didn't even look at Yu Xiaogang's expression, waved his hand, and said with his head held high, "Come on, let's go up the mountain! It's almost dinner time, so it's perfect to go in and experience the food here. If the treatment isn't good, I don't even want to stay."
Then, just a few steps later, everyone saw a familiar figure appear within their sight.
"Woo… woo…"
Shi Quan's figure stood directly in front of them, and in front of Shi Quan were ten straw figures.
Why call them straw figures? Because all ten of them were tightly wrapped to the ground by Shi Quan's Blue Silver King, their mouths completely covered, leaving only a pair of eyes and a nose, constantly whimpering towards Shi Quan.
"Those few people on the ground should also be from Tian Dou Royal Academy, right?" Flender looked at the scene before him and said hesitantly.
Ning Rongrong was the first to step forward, looking at the figures on the ground with disgust and saying, "Shi Quan, these annoying guys still dare to cross you?"
Shi Quan turned his body to look at Flender and the group, a smile playing on his lips, thinking to himself, "They really came. Xue Beng's information is indeed accurate. It wasn't in vain that I deliberately waited for them here."
Shi Quan specifically returned to Tian Dou Royal Academy to prevent Xue Beng from driving away the Shrek people.
Only if the Shrek people stayed at Tian Dou Royal Academy for a few more days would it be convenient for him to act.
Shi Quan scanned the group before asking, "Why are you back?"
Ning Rongrong said haughtily, "Didn't Teacher Qin tell you that he invited Shrek Academy to Tian Dou Royal Academy for an exchange?"
Shi Quan said indifferently, "Invited you for an exchange? What's there to exchange with your strength?"
"You…" Dai Mubai and the others were instantly enraged, but they had to admit that Shi Quan's strength was indeed superior to theirs.
"What 'you'? Unconvinced? I'll play with you?" As he spoke, several gently swaying Blue Silver King vines rose behind Shi Quan.
Flender frowned and took a step forward, saying, "We were invited here. Is this how your Tian Dou Royal Academy treats its guests?"
Shi Quan immediately rolled his eyes at Flender. "Tian Dou Royal Academy, as the Imperial Academy, is a pillar of the Empire and a place for cultivating national pillars. It represents the Heaven Dou Empire. You are dressed in plain clothes, covered in dust, and even have Earth on your feet. You came to visit an Academy that represents the Imperial face without grooming yourselves or changing clothes. With such an appearance, do you respect Tian Dou Royal Academy? You can't even manage basic etiquette, and you have the nerve to criticize our Academy?"
"…" Flender's face instantly froze, unsure how to refute. His behavior was entirely to save a day's lodging and food expenses; he hadn't thought so much. But now, with Shi Quan saying this, he had to admit that they seemed to have been disadvantaged. However, they were already at the Academy entrance, so turning back was clearly impossible.
"Our appearance is not a disrespect to Tian Dou Royal Academy; rather, it's a display of respect. The Shrek group traveled quickly without any delay, and upon arriving in Heaven Dou City, they immediately came to visit. This is enough to prove Shrek's sincerity," Yu Xiaogang said in a deep voice.
"Tsk…" Shi Quan waved his hand. "Don't tell me; I don't represent the Academy, and I'm not interested in your affairs. Just don't provoke me. Especially certain rabbits."
Hearing Shi Quan say this, Xiao Wu couldn't help but glare angrily at Shi Quan.
"Zhuqing, it's good you're here. I found what Zhuang Zhou asked me to find. I'll give it to you later." Shi Quan ignored Xiao Wu's gaze and looked at Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing froze for a moment, then looked at Shi Quan and asked, "Where is Zhuang Zhou?"
"I just returned to the Academy myself."
Just then, a powerful voice suddenly rang out, "Shi Quan, what are you doing?"
A figure quickly approached through the shaded path on the hillside. It was Teacher Sun Buyu, who appeared in the original work.
"Teacher Sun, I'm just playing with them." Shi Quan pointed to Flender and the others behind him and said, "It's good you're here too. They were invited by Teacher Qin; they're from Shrek Academy."
"Shrek Academy?" Sun Buyu's heart stirred, and his eyes burned as he looked at Flender and the others. "So, you are the friends from Shrek Academy. This is just some playful skirmishing among the Academy students; please forgive us. Everyone, please come in."
He made a welcoming gesture, then looked at Shi Quan and said, "Shi Quan, release them quickly."
"Got it, got it. I'll release them in a bit." Shi Quan gripped the Blue Silver King in his hand, pulled the ten people together, and walked to the other side, waving to Zhu Zhuqing and saying, "See you later. We'll talk then."
Everyone watched Shi Quan's departing figure, a little surprised in their hearts. Shi Quan was dragging not one person, but ten.
"Zhuqing, what did Zhuang Zhou find for you?" Ning Rongrong curiously leaned closer and asked.
"I'm not sure, but…" Zhu Zhuqing paused slightly, then said, "It should be related to increasing strength."
"Strength?" Curiosity also appeared in everyone's eyes.
Only Dai Mubai's eyes were filled with annoyance.
Tang San looked back in the direction Shi Quan had left and fell into thought. He always felt that Shi Quan's appearance was a bit too coincidental, but he couldn't pinpoint where the coincidence lay…Chapter 134 Narcissus Jade Muscles and Bones, Zhu Zhuqing
On the other side, Shi Quan dragged Xue Beng and the others to the foot of the mountain. With a thought, the restraints on the other nine people, except for Xue Beng, were released. The nine immediately got up and ran back, looking at Shi Quan warily.
"If you don't want to suffer, then hurry up and leave." Shi Quan's gaze swept indifferently over the nine people.
One of the loyal lackeys looked at Xue Beng, who was still struggling on the ground, and quickly said, "Your Highness Xue Beng is a Prince…"
"Do you need to remind me?" Shi Quan's gaze instantly turned cold. "Scram!"
Looking at the Blue Silver King writhing beneath Shi Quan, the nine people involuntarily shivered and quickly scurried away.
After seeing the nine people run far away, Shi Quan slowly walked up to Xue Beng and unsealed Xue Beng's mouth, which had been restrained.
"Shi Quan, you actually dared to lay a hand on me! You just wait…" Xue Beng shouted loudly.
Shi Quan picked his ears and said indifferently, "Your appearance here today shouldn't be a coincidence, right?"
Xue Beng imperceptibly flinched, but still maintained his shouting demeanor, saying loudly, "I don't know what you're talking about. Don't think that just because you have the Prince supporting you, you can bully us as you please…"
"Alright, stop shouting." Shi Quan squatted down, quietly looking at Xue Beng and said in a low voice, "You came here today because you wanted to cause trouble for Shrek Academy, right?"
"I don't understand what you're saying!" Xue Beng's expression slightly hardened.
"Just like you came to cause trouble for me back then, wasn't it?" Shi Quan's expression remained unchanged, still calmly saying, "Listen carefully, I don't want to get involved in your Royal Family's affairs, but don't touch Shrek Academy for now."
Xue Beng still had a shouting expression, "Who do you think you are? Just a small noble, yet you dare to order me around!"
Shi Quan chuckled softly, his finger gently flicking, the Blue Silver King Spirit was withdrawn, and the spirit power fluctuations dissipated. "Regarding Shrek, I am on the same side as you, but you should not get involved in this matter. I will handle it myself. That's all I have to say; you should consider it carefully."
With that, Shi Quan turned and left, walking towards the Royal Fight Battle Team dormitory on the mountaintop.
As Shi Quan departed, Xue Beng's shouting expression gradually receded, replaced by a serious and somewhat unpredictable look. "He actually saw through my disguise. Is it because of the Jade Phosphor Douluo? Or is he just simply smart?"
"However…" Xue Beng looked at Shi Quan's departing figure, a smile playing on his lips, "…Shi Quan and Xue Qinghe's relationship isn't as close as I imagined."
Inside the dormitory, it was dinner time.
Yu Tianheng, Yu Feng, and the Shi Family Brothers, four big men, gathered at the dining table in the living room.
"Boss, you said Teacher Qin ran out so excitedly just now. What good thing did he encounter to be so agitated? It's my first time seeing Teacher Qin this excited," Yu Feng said while shoveling rice into his mouth.
"You can't even control your mouth while eating." Yu Tianheng shook his head. "When Teacher Sun came, it seemed like he mentioned who had arrived."
"Could it be Teacher Qin's lover?" Yu Feng's eyes lit up.
"I've never heard that Teacher Qin has a lover." Yu Tianheng's eyes also showed a hint of interest. "Should we go take a look?"
Since Dugu Yan and the others weren't there, the big men were quite relaxed.
Just as they were chatting animatedly, the dormitory door was pushed open from outside.
"Shi Quan, you're back?" Yu Feng looked at Shi Quan's figure and excitedly called out.
Yu Tianheng, on the other hand, looked behind Shi Quan, but unfortunately, he didn't see the figure he was expecting. "Du Gu Yan and the others didn't come back with you?"
"Sister Yanzi and Ling Ling are still Cultivating with Grandpa Dugu. They'll be back in a few days." Shi Quan paused, then continued, "When I came back, I happened to run into people from Shrek Academy. I heard them say that Teacher Qin invited them to our Academy for an exchange, and it looks like they're preparing to join our Academy."
"Shrek?" Yu Tianheng, who was nearby, looked excited.
Shrek was coming to Tian Dou Royal Academy, didn't that mean his uncle, Yu Xiaogang, was also coming? Then wouldn't he be able to Cultivate and learn with Yu Xiaogang?
Moreover, it would be legitimate, and he wouldn't have to worry about Family issues.
In contrast, Yu Feng and the Shi Family Brothers slightly frowned upon hearing the name Shrek Academy. They didn't have a good impression of Shrek Academy.
"Shi Quan, where are the Shrek people?" Yu Tianheng asked, barely containing his excitement.
"On the west side of the main campus, the exact location isn't clear."
"I'm going to see my uncle. You guys can continue with what you're doing." Yu Tianheng got up directly and walked out of the house.
Yu Feng looked at Yu Tianheng's departing figure, then at Shi Quan. "Shi Quan, don't overthink it. Yu Xiaogang is Boss's uncle after all. It's normal for him as a Junior to go and pay his respects. Shrek joining the Academy won't affect us."
Shi Quan smiled and patted Yu Feng's shoulder. "What are you saying? Am I such a petty person? As long as they don't provoke me, I'm too lazy to bother with them."
"Hehe, you're right." Yu Feng chuckled. "By the way, what have you, Dugu Yan, and Ling Ling been doing for the past month? There hasn't been a single message, it's like you disappeared."
Shi Quan smiled mysteriously and said, "I was busy with some trivial matters. Sister Yanzi and Ling Ling will definitely make you envious and jealous when they come back this time."
Shi Quan had also thought about giving Yu Feng and the others a suitable Immortal Herb, but after weighing the options, Shi Quan ultimately abandoned that choice. After all, if everyone had one, then Dugu Bo would be even harder to deal with.
On the other side.
Qin Ming quickly settled Flender and the others. His arrangements made Flender and the others exceptionally satisfied, and the gloom caused by Shi Quan's difficulty had long since dissipated.
The dinner quickly began. Although it was impromptu, the dishes were naturally excellent compared to a small city like Soto City. Everyone ate with great satisfaction.
Yu Tianheng, who arrived midway, also joined the dinner after being introduced by Yu Xiaogang.
He got along well with Tang San and the others.
Only Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat distracted during the meal, sitting quietly to the side, eating her food, and barely speaking.
"Zhuqing, are you there?"
The stars hung high, and as the dinner was about to end, Shi Quan's voice finally came from outside the house.
Hearing Shi Quan's voice, Zhu Zhuqing put down her bowl and chopsticks, coolly said, "You all eat slowly," and then got up and went outside.
Outside, Shi Quan nodded at Zhu Zhuqing's cool figure and said, "Follow me."
Led by Shi Quan, the two arrived at a quiet square. This was the Royal Fight Battle Team's exclusive training ground; no one else would come here except for the Royal Fight Battle Team members.
"Zhuqing, this is what Zhuang Zhou asked me to give you." As soon as Shi Quan stopped, he took out a white, crystal-clear flower from his snow jade bracelet. It looked as pure as a white lotus.
Zhu Zhuqing took the flower from Shi Quan's hand and looked at him in confusion.
Shi Quan then explained, "This flower is called Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. It is an Immortal Herb that can moisturize tendons and strengthen bones, and clear the seven major and eight minor meridians, significantly improving both strength and physical constitution. First, consume the petals, then suck the pistil. You can then absorb the medicinal power of this Immortal Herb. When absorbing, activate it with spirit power and calm your mind."
"Immortal Herb?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Quan with a puzzled expression, not understanding the meaning.
Shi Quan just smiled lightly and said, "This is a good thing. Just eat it without worry. I will be your Protector."
Zhu Zhuqing frowned, looking at the Immortal Herb in her hand, and asked, "Why didn't Zhuang Zhou give it to me himself?"
Shi Quan then explained, "He has his own things to be busy with, and this Immortal Herb was originally mine. He exchanged it with me for some other things. His whereabouts are erratic, and we had agreed that if I found this Immortal Herb and couldn't find him, then I would just give it directly to you. It just so happens that you came to the Academy, so I don't need to go look for him anymore; I can just give it to you directly."
"Is that so?" Zhu Zhuqing's gaze then fell on the Immortal Herb in her hand. "Just eat the petals and then suck the pistil?"
"Mm." Shi Quan nodded gently.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, sat cross-legged, plucked the petals of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone one by one, swallowed them whole, and then opened her mouth to gently suck the pistil.
A moment later, Zhu Zhuqing was immersed in the absorption of the Immortal Herb. A faint jade-colored light spread from beneath her skin, completely enveloping her body.
As the medicinal effect was released, she changed from a cross-legged position to standing upright, hands resting on her full bosom, quietly absorbing the medicinal power.
On the distant hilltop, Tang Hao's tall figure saw this scene, and a glimmer of light couldn't help but flash in his eyes.
Immortal Herb!
"That Dugu Bo guy really has other Immortal Herbs." Tang Hao murmured softly, his tone betraying his uncontainable excitement.
In his opinion, the Immortal Herb in Shi Quan's hand must have been given by Dugu Bo. The fact that Dugu Bo had extra Immortal Herbs to give away indicated that Dugu Bo definitely had more Immortal Herbs in his possession. It also suggested that this Immortal Herb was not suitable for Shi Quan. Shi Quan's Spirit was the same as Tang San's, so if it wasn't suitable for Shi Quan, it naturally wouldn't be suitable for Tang San. Otherwise, why would Tang Hao have allowed Zhu Zhuqing to consume this Immortal Herb?
"But is this Immortal Herb really that miraculous?" Tang Hao's scrutinizing gaze remained fixed on Zhu Zhuqing.
The night dispersed, and the sun rose in the east.
When the scorching sun in the east had fully risen.
"Meow—" A soft meow sounded, and Zhu Zhuqing seemed to awaken from a deep dream. Her beautiful eyes shifted, and her expression was somewhat bewildered.
"How do you feel? Has your strength improved?" Shi Quan's voice came.
Zhu Zhuqing then came to her senses and said in surprise, "I actually Breakthrough to Rank 30."
"Rank 30?" Shi Quan nodded. "It should be more than that. After you absorb a spirit ring, your spirit power Rank should have a significant Breakthrough."
"I'll check your body. The main effect of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone is to moisturize tendons and strengthen bones, and clear the seven major and eight minor meridians. The greatest improvement should be in physical constitution."
Saying this, Shi Quan summoned the Blue Silver King, which gently landed on Zhu Zhuqing's arm.
After a brief examination, Shi Quan gave his findings: "Your third spirit ring's upper limit is around 2,500 years, and it cannot exceed 2,700 years…"Chapter 135: Fire of Jealousy and Greed
"Really?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Quan with shock in her eyes. She had personally witnessed how much pain and suffering Tang San endured when he absorbed a spirit ring beyond his Rank. She knew her own limits and that she wouldn't be able to withstand it.
But now, with an Immortal Herb, she could absorb a spirit ring up to 2,500 years old?
Is this Immortal Herb's medicinal power that potent?
"Of course, it's real." Shi Quan said with a faint smile, "After you absorb the spirit ring, your spirit power Rank should directly increase to around Rank 35."
"What?!" Zhu Zhuqing's expression immediately showed a hint of worry upon hearing this. "It can increase that much? Will increasing my strength too quickly lead to an unstable Foundation?"
Shi Quan shook his head and smiled, "Don't worry. Immortal Herb is a treasure that strengthens the Foundation and Cultivates the origin. All improvements will not affect your Foundation. Not only will it not affect it, but it will also make your Foundation deeper and transform your Innate talent. You will understand the miraculous uses of this Immortal Herb in the future."
"That powerful!?" Zhu Zhuqing's mouth was slightly agape. After a pause, she looked at Shi Quan seriously, "What did Zhuang Zhou exchange with you for such a treasure?"
Shi Quan smiled and pointed to his head: "Knowledge."
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, then asked, "What does 'knowledge' mean?"
Shi Quan smiled, indicating that she didn't need to worry, "Don't worry, it was just a matter of him opening his mouth; he didn't lose anything. And I genuinely used such an Immortal Herb to exchange for it."
"Really?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Quan, half-believing, half-doubting.
Shi Quan said with a wry smile, "Of course it's real. Oh, by the way, how have you considered Zhuang Zhou's suggestion for you to Cultivate with me? Here, you'll improve much faster than with that Trash."
"Alright." Zhu Zhuqing considered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Good. Anyway, Shrek Academy is going to be merged into Tian Dou Royal Academy. I'll talk to the Education Committee later to transfer you over." Shi Quan nodded, "Let's go. The Shrek people should still be waiting for you. If I'm not mistaken, you should be meeting the Education Committee this morning, right?"
"Mm." Zhu Zhuqing nodded. Calculating the time, she had already delayed for a while.
The two then got up and quickly walked towards the courtyard where Shrek was resting.
However, when they arrived at the courtyard, there was no one there.
"They must have gone ahead. Let's go, I'll take you to the Education Committee." Seeing this, Shi Quan led Zhu Zhuqing towards the Tian Dou Royal Academy Education Committee.
Because they were worried about keeping the Three Great Education Committee waiting too long, Flender and the others had no choice but to bring Tang San and the others to visit the Three Great Education Committee first.
Inside the Tian Dou Royal Academy Education Committee.
Xiao Wu frantically tried her best to conceal her aura. A Spirit Beast that has transformed into human form is collectively referred to as being in its infancy before Rank 60 spirit power. At this stage, any Spirit Master above the Spirit Douluo Rank can discover her existence.
And sitting in front of her were three powerhouses of the Spirit Douluo Rank. With just a slight carelessness, her identity as a 100,000-year Spirit Beast would be exposed.
Fortunately, the attention of these three Spirit Douluo was focused on Tang San.
Vast spirit power fluctuations continuously pressed in on Tang San from all directions.
Pfft—the Blue Silver Grass surrounding Tang San scattered, and eight dark green Eight Spider Lances appeared behind Tang San.
"Thank you, Zhi Lin Spirit Douluo, for your assistance." Grandmaster stood up with a slight smile and bowed to Zhi Lin.
Grandmaster smiled faintly, then explained the matter of the Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances fusing with Tang San's body.
Dream Machine and the other two were all shocked when they heard about the external Spirit Bone.
They originally thought Tang San's talent was a bit inferior to Shi Quan's, but with an external Spirit Bone, that was another matter entirely.
With the existence of this external Spirit Bone, Tang San was enough to match Shi Quan's talent, and Tang San was truly Innate full spirit power. If they considered it carefully, perhaps Tang San's future achievements would even be a bit higher than Shi Quan's.
Another rare Genius, and he also came with two Spirit Saints, three Spirit Emperors, and another Spirit Master theoretical Grandmaster.
A sure profit.
Dream Machine also agreed to provide Tang San and the others with the best Cultivation facilities and environment, and promised that it didn't matter even if Shrek Academy didn't represent Tian Dou Royal Academy in battles.
As a long cry fell, Tang San once again attracted everyone's attention. Under Zhi Lin's pressure, he not only fused the Spirit Bone with his body but also had a spirit power Breakthrough to Rank 34.
Flender then began to brag about Yu Xiaogang, saying that they couldn't take credit for Tang San's abilities. He was Grandmaster's direct Disciple, attributing everything about Tang San to Yu Xiaogang.
Hearing Flender's words, the gaze of the Three Great Education Committee couldn't help but fall on Yu Xiaogang. Yu Xiaogang met the gaze of the Three Great Education Committee, immediately puffing out his chest with a confident expression.
"We have long heard of Grandmaster's reputation. Seeing it today, you are indeed worthy of the name Grandmaster." Dream Machine praised him unreservedly.
Hearing the praise from Dream Machine, a Spirit Douluo, Yu Xiaogang immediately felt a bit flattered.
"Then this matter is settled. Teacher Qin, I'll trouble you to make the arrangements."
After another discussion, the matter was finally decided with Dream Machine's command.
The Shrek group then stood up and bid farewell to the Three Great Education Committee. As they walked out of the Education Committee, Xiao Wu finally let out a sigh of relief.
Because of Shi Quan's actions yesterday, Xue Beng did not bring Prince Xue Xing to cause trouble for Shrek today.
Shrek Academy was also officially merged into Tian Dou Royal Academy.
As soon as everyone walked out of the Education Committee, they happened to meet Zhu Zhuqing and Shi Quan, who were approaching.
Upon seeing Zhu Zhuqing, Flender immediately frowned and sternly reprimanded, "Zhuqing, where did you go? Don't you know there's such an important matter today? Fortunately, the Three Great Education Committee didn't blame us, otherwise, the entire Shrek Academy would have been implicated because of you."
"Dean Flender, please don't make such accusations." Shi Quan said indifferently.
"Forget it, Dean. Junior sister must have been busy with something important, which caused the delay. It's fine." Qin Ming quickly interjected, then looked at Shi Quan, "Shi Quan, you also need to be more respectful. Dean Flender has now led the entire Shrek Academy to merge into Tian Dou Royal Academy. All of them are now members of Tian Dou Royal Academy. In the coming time, they will train with us, and you can also get to know each other."
"Train together?" Shi Quan raised an eyebrow, looking at Qin Ming with a half-smile, "Training together is fine, but first, let them call me Teacher Shi?"
"You…" Dai Mubai and the others were immediately enraged.
Qin Ming quickly said, "They are just training with us. Their training plan will be set by themselves. Shi Quan, you don't need to be responsible for their training."
"Is that so?" Shi Quan glanced at Yu Xiaogang, then looked at Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing finally spoke, "Dean, I've broken through to Rank 30."
"What? Rank 30?" Flender said in surprise. Tang San and the others were also startled, their gazes all falling on Shi Quan.
Last night, when Zhu Zhuqing left, her strength was only Rank 28, on the verge of breaking through to Rank 29. Yet, in just one night, Zhu Zhuqing had directly broken through Rank 28 and even reached Rank 30 in one go.
"Zhuqing, why has your strength suddenly increased so much?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Guess?" Shi Quan looked at Ning Rongrong.
"Did I ask you?" Ning Rongrong glared at Shi Quan.
"Prying into others' secrets isn't a good habit."
"Hmph!" Ning Rongrong's mouth slightly opened, and she snorted coldly before saying, "If I don't ask, I don't ask. I'm not curious."
After everyone exchanged glances, seeing Ning Rongrong say that, they also felt awkward about actively prying into the secret of Zhu Zhuqing's strength improvement. Such a big change was clearly due to something Zhuang Zhou had Shi Quan bring to Zhu Zhuqing.
What exactly it was, they didn't know.
"Qin Ming, if I remember correctly, Heaven Dou City is very close to Sunset Forest, right?" Flender looked at Qin Ming.
Qin Ming nodded, "Yes, Junior Sister Zhuqing can get her third spirit ring in Sunset Forest. The Spirit Beast resources in Sunset Forest are very abundant, so it won't be difficult to help Junior Sister Zhuqing find a suitable spirit ring."
"Good, tomorrow we'll go help Zhuqing get her third spirit ring." Flender nodded happily, all his previous anger completely gone.
"Zhuqing, we can talk about other things later, no rush. I'll go take care of other matters first." Shi Quan was too lazy to deal with the Shrek people. If they weren't still somewhat useful, he would have wished Xue Beng would quickly kick them out.
Grandmaster and Tang San remained silent throughout, watching Shi Quan's departing figure, wondering what they were thinking.
Ning Rongrong also spoke, "Dean, since there's nothing going on today, I'd like to go home first."
Flender nodded in agreement, and Ning Rongrong also left.
Qin Ming continued to lead the Shrek group towards the Royal Fight Battle Team's training ground, introducing the various training areas and equipment of the Royal Fight Battle Team as they walked. At the same time, the group also greeted Yu Feng and the others.
Upon hearing that the Shrek Academy people would be training with them, Yu Feng and the others all had somewhat displeased expressions, only Yu Tianheng was exceptionally happy.
As for Shi Quan, after parting ways, he directly left Tian Dou Royal Academy and headed towards the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Zhu Zhuqing's increase in strength had already lit the fuse, and it was time to have Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling return to help this fire burn even bigger.
He was gambling that Tang Hao was definitely in Tian Dou Royal Academy. After all, the Blue Silver Emperor and the 100,000 Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone had been stolen for so long, and there hadn't been any major news in the Spirit Master's world.
If Tang Hao hadn't caused any trouble, then he would definitely be guarding his only current hope — Tang San.
As long as this flame of jealousy and greed could ignite, Tang Hao would definitely not let go of this opportunity.
Clearly, Shi Quan had gambled correctly.
Night fell.
Tang Hao's figure appeared in Grandmaster's room.
"Grandmaster."
Hearing Tang Hao's familiar voice, Grandmaster suddenly stood up, looking at Tang Hao excitedly, "Hao Tian Douluo, you've come…"