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"Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng?!"
That's right, the ginseng in front of him was exactly as described in the original novel from his previous life and in the Sect's records about Immortal Herbs; it was undoubtedly a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.
However, according to the timeline, shouldn't this item still be in the hands of Bai He, the Clan Chief of the Speed Clan? How did it end up with the Sect Master?
According to the original novel, Bai He obtained this item by chance when he was young, so it must have been in his possession for decades. It was absolutely impossible for Chen Yi to have gotten it from the Sect Master, nor did he have the ability. Moreover, Chu Shanhe wasn't someone who didn't recognize good stuff like Bai He, so how could he have given it to him?
Therefore, there was only one possibility: Chu Shanhe obtained this item from Bai He. Thinking of this, Chen Yi immediately recalled a rumor from three years ago.
When the Four Single-Attribute Clans broke through the encirclement, a mysterious powerhouse appeared to protect the Four Clans. It was said that this mysterious powerhouse was extremely strong, defeating the combined efforts of Dawn Douluo and Devil Bear Douluo with a mere flick of his hand, even without using his Spirit. He might even be a level 99 super Douluo who had been hidden for many years.
At the time, Chen Yi was puzzled. The original novel didn't mention this, and how could a super powerhouse who might stand with the Four Clans, or even the Clear Sky Sect, not be mentioned in the later stages of the plot? Could it be that he fell after that battle?
Now it seemed that the mysterious powerhouse was likely the Sect Master, Body Douluo Chu Shanhe.
Sure enough, Chu Shanhe's voice soon came: "This Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was obtained by me from Bai He, the Clan Chief of the Speed Clan, three years ago. Your cultivation is not high now, so consuming this item will have the most obvious effect. Additionally, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is a rare Qi and Blood Immortal Herb. After you consume it, the time it takes to complete your Golden-grade Second Awakening will also be accelerated."
The Body Martial Soul's Golden-grade Second Awakening had always been an existence envisioned by the Body Sect, and he was very eager to see how terrifying it truly was.
Chen Yi looked at the sincere Chu Shanhe, his heart filled with emotion. This was a top-tier Immortal Herb, and it was the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, which was most compatible with the Body Martial Soul. If Chu Shanhe consumed it, the effect would undoubtedly be astonishing, but he still chose to give it to Chen Yi.
"Sect Master, may I presumptuously ask about your cultivation level?"
Judging from the battle outside Clear Sky City, Chu Shanhe must have at least level 97 spirit power; otherwise, it would be impossible to easily repel two Titled Douluo. But as far as Chen Yi knew, Chu Shanhe seemed to not have broken through level 95 three years ago. Could it be that the Sect Master was hiding something?
Originally, after seeing this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, the others were curious about its origin. Later, after hearing the Sect Master's explanation, they realized that he had dared to intervene in the conflict between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect three years ago, and they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. One must know that outside Clear Sky City at that time, there were reportedly no fewer than three Titled Douluo, all of whom were among the best of the Titled Douluo. Even a Peak Douluo could potentially fall if they were not careful.
Although the Body Sect's strength had increased after acquiring Whale Gel, Whale Gel, unless it was a high-grade, 100,000-year-level item, had very little effect on Chu Shanhe. Moreover, the share he received was mostly given to the Grand Elder and sealed in the Sect's treasury as a reserve. So, upon hearing Chen Yi's question, everyone turned their gaze to Chu Shanhe. They were also curious about the extent of Chu Shanhe's strength.
Feeling so many curious gazes, Chu Shanhe also felt helpless. He knew that his actions back then would definitely attract attention. But it was good; asking about his strength was better than holding a criticism session.
"Three years ago, my mental block disappeared, so I broke through to level 95 that very night. My cultivation has also progressed in recent years, reaching the level 96 Realm not long ago."
As the first of the Body Sect's older generation to break through to Titled Douluo, Chu Shanhe's talent was undoubtedly astonishing. However, for many years, he had been trapped by a mental block regarding the Body Martial Soul's Second Awakening, which was why he had not broken through to level 95. Three years ago, after seeing hope with the Whale Gel, he immediately broke through his long-standing Bottleneck. In recent years, he had Advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching level 96, taking this step even earlier than Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Upon hearing this, it was Chen Yi's turn to be stunned. So, you, old man, only had level 95 cultivation outside Clear Sky City back then? How did you achieve such terrifying battle results? I remember the Body Martial Soul isn't that exaggerated!
Immediately, Chen Yi asked his question. Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, before Chu Shanhe could say anything, the others began to laugh, as if they had heard something hilarious.
Chen Yi looked at the others, bewildered. Don't you all wonder how the Sect Master did it?
"Hahaha! It's not surprising that Yi'er doesn't know, after all, you didn't experience that era!" The Second Elder, who was beside him, also chuckled a few times before happily speaking.
After that, he began to explain to Chen Yi why everyone had no questions.
"Even after releasing their Spirit, a Body Martial Soul Spirit Master's body won't undergo significant changes, unlike Beast Spirits where obvious beastification occurs, or Tool Spirits where tools appear in their hands. So, as long as we activate our Spirit beforehand before battle and cover ourselves with a black robe, even an ordinary Titled Douluo would find it very difficult to discover that we used our Spirit."
Chen Yi listened, dumbfounded. According to the Second Elder, the Sect Master had used his Spirit when fighting Dawn Douluo and the others, but due to the unique nature of the Body Martial Soul, Spirit Hall didn't consider the Body Martial Soul direction.
"That's not right! Second Elder, using a Spirit inevitably exposes one's spirit ring. How did the Sect Master hide his spirit ring?"
Once a Spirit is used, the spirit ring must be exposed; this is a universally recognized fact on the Douluo Continent. Even in later generations, one could only choose to use simulation methods to conceal it, but this is a Move of mental-type Spirit Masters, and Chu Shanhe, with his bone Spirit, certainly couldn't do it.
"It's very simple; this is a unique ability after the Body Martial Soul's Second Awakening." Hearing Chen Yi's question, the Grand Elder said with a smile:
"After the Body Martial Soul's Second Awakening, the spirit ring can be stored within the body, or it can be released externally; this depends on personal preference. I made a Move in the Star Dou Great Forest, did you see my spirit ring?"
Second Awakening can be played like this? I've never heard of it! Whether it was during the peerless or Dragon King eras, no Body Spirit Master had ever concealed their spirit ring. Chen Yi had always thought this was an ironclad rule.
However, after a moment's thought, Chen Yi guessed why. The later Body Sect was immensely powerful and simply didn't need to use methods like concealing spirit rings to hide their identity. Anyway, if they openly displayed them, no one would dare to say no.
Thinking of this, Chen Yi couldn't help but recall Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, the first Body Martial Soul Spirit Master to appear on the Douluo Continent. It was said that he had the saying, "Only a ghost shadow remains, no spirit ring is seen." At the time, Chen Yi had thought it was a peculiarity of Gui Mei's Spirit, but now it seemed this was a characteristic ability of all Second Awakened Body Martial Soul Spirit Masters.
Seeing how happily his father and the others were laughing, they must have used this trick to trick many people.
Ignoring the happily laughing group, Chen Yi closed the jade box and stepped forward, placing it back in Chu Shanhe's hand, saying in a deep voice:
"This Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, I cannot accept it!"
Chu Shanhe was stunned. He clearly hadn't expected Chen Yi to say this. One must know that this was an Immortal Herb; even a mediocre person who consumed it would have the potential of a Titled Douluo. For Chen Yi, consuming it would undoubtedly greatly advance the time of his Divine Rank examination.
"Reason."
Although he didn't understand why Chen Yi would give up this Immortal Herb, Chu Shanhe believed he had his reasons.
The others also stopped their playful banter and once again focused their attention on Chen Yi.
"Because you are the one who needs this Immortal Herb the most," Chen Yi said seriously. "For me, this Immortal Herb can at most only increase my spirit power and a negligible amount of Qi and blood, but that's all."
Although Immortal Herbs have the effect of transforming one's body, it also depends on who uses them. Chen Yi possesses the Bloodline of the Thunder God and a Divine Rank Body Martial Soul. No matter how extraordinary the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is, can it transform an immortal fetus and replace immortal bones? Therefore, its greatest effect on Chen Yi would only be to increase his spirit power by a year or so. In fact, due to the extreme lightning, it would be a blessing if it could even increase Chen Yi's spirit power by three or four levels.
On the other hand, Sect Master Chu Shanhe, having broken through to Peak Douluo without consuming an Immortal Herb, coupled with his top-tier bone Spirit, if he were to consume the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, breaking through to level 97 would be effortless. He could even attempt a Golden-grade Third Awakening, at which point his strength would be enough to rank among the strongest echelon below a super Douluo.
No, if Chu Shanhe were to condense his Spirit core, he might even have a chance at level 98. At that time, he could even challenge a super Douluo!
A level 98 cultivation and Golden-grade Third Awakening Chu Shanhe would be enough to suppress all dissent; even Qian Daoliu would not dare to easily provoke him.
Therefore, regardless of public or private matters, Chu Shanhe was the best candidate to consume this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.