Back when Xiao Wu had loudly shouted "Third Brother," the members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team had already noticed Xiao Lin and the others at the door.
Hearing Xiao Lin clapping to gather the team, the members quickly assembled as well.
"Xiao Lin, you guys got stronger again?"
Tang Ni, the most sensitive to Xiao Lin's power, had already sensed the boundless vitality within him. Shocked, she asked directly.
Her question made all the Heaven Dou team members perk up their ears.
What's going on? How could they get stronger in just a month?
Even if the others weren't as sensitive as Tang Ni, Xiao Lin and Tang San's improvement was visibly noticeable.
Even the dullest person could tell.
"Mhm. Thanks to Senior Dugu's help, we obtained some immortal herbs. I gathered you all to share them."
As soon as Xiao Lin finished speaking, joy spread across everyone's faces. There isn't a soul master in this world who doesn't crave strength.
Immortal herbs—what a lofty-sounding name!
But soon, Xiao Lin changed his tone: "However, aside from Tang Ni and Xiao Wu, who are closer to us, and Ning Rongrong whose father Sect Master Ning gave us a lot of gold soul coins, and Sister Dugu Yan who has Senior Dugu's support, the rest of you must trade sufficient resources in exchange."
"If you've got resources, trade those. If not, use gold soul coins—or your future time."
After Xiao Lin said that, the others didn't seem particularly upset.
What he said was fair. Although they were teammates, they had only met a few times—how could he just give them immortal herbs?
Except for Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan, the others were already thinking about what they could offer in exchange.
"Xiao Lin, what exactly do you want from us?"
Yu Tianheng asked curiously.
With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's resources, he could definitely trade for one herb. But how high was the price?
"Don't rush. It's not about what we want—it's about what you have."
Xiao Lin chuckled, then shot a glance at Tang San.
Tang San immediately understood and took out several immortal herbs.
"This one is the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid for Tang Ni. It has a gentle medicinal nature, strengthens the body and removes impurities. It's suitable for food-type soul masters, but it's also highly effective for Tang Ni's Golden Dragon Spirit."
"This is Lovesick Heartbroken Red for Xiao Wu. It can bring the dead back to life, heal bones and flesh—it's the best of immortal herbs and will greatly boost her soul power."
As Tang San described the effects of the two herbs, all the members of the Heaven Dou Battle Team widened their eyes, staring unblinkingly at the herbs in his hands.
But soon, Xiao Lin took over the introduction.
Because Tang San was too serious—he couldn't exaggerate at all.
Xiao Lin, on the other hand, knew the real value of these herbs.
"This is the Beautiful Silk Tulip, which absorbs the essence of heaven and earth. It can help Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve into a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"This is Dragon Blood Grass, an immortal herb with true dragon blood. It's highly volatile, but if Dugu Yan can withstand the violent energy, her spirit could evolve into the Jade Phosphor Poison Dragon."
"Hiss—!!"
When Xiao Lin finished introducing Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan's herbs, all the soul masters present gasped in disbelief, their eyes glowing with longing.
At the same time, they thought—if those herbs are that amazing, then the rest must also be incredible, even if slightly inferior.
"Brother Xiao Lin, can this really evolve my Seven Treasures Pagoda?"
Ning Rongrong clutched the Beautiful Silk Tulip tightly, her delicate face filled with excitement.
"Of course. Later, San will tell you how to consume it properly."
Xiao Lin nodded, then turned to Yu Tianheng and the others.
"Now it's your turn. This is the Nine-Grade Purple Zhi. It strengthens the body, compensates for spirit flaws, and increases internal energy. Even someone with only half a level of innate soul power can use it to fix their spirit and reach Soul Douluo level."
Xiao Lin remembered that in the original timeline, Yu Xiaogang did reach Soul Douluo level, maybe even higher. So he wasn't bluffing here.
"This one's for you, Yu Tianheng. It may fix the mutation issues of your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit—or even evolve it. Think carefully about what you want to offer."
Without waiting for Yu Tianheng's shocked reaction, Xiao Lin turned to the Shi family brothers.
"This is Cinnabar Lotus, cold in nature, suitable for water-type spirits. It may enhance your Black Tortoise spirit."
The Shi brothers claimed to have the Black Tortoise spirit, but in truth, it was inferior to Xu Sanshi's Xuanming Turtle from 10,000 years later.
Just compare them to Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix—you'll understand the Shi brothers' spirits were hardly worthy of the "Black Tortoise" name.
If their spirits could evolve into Black Tortoise bloodline spirits, Xiao Lin would be very satisfied.
Pushing aside these scattered thoughts, Xiao Lin ignored the brothers' eager gazes and looked at Yu Feng and Oslo.
"These two are Top-Grade Yellow Essence herbs. They won't enhance your spirit directly, but they purify your body, replenish vitality, and boost stamina."
"They're ideal for Yu Feng and Oslo."
"Lastly, for Ye Lingling: the Thousand-Year Premium Snow Silkworm. It has powerful nourishing effects and suits healing-type spirits. It can enhance the Nine Heart Begonia's healing powers."
Soon, Xiao Lin finished introducing all the herbs, then quietly watched his classmates.
Of course, he knew some of these herbs weren't true immortal herbs.
But so what?
Could anything grown in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well be much worse than an immortal herb?
Business is all about hype.
Barely three seconds passed before Yu Tianheng made his offer.
"Xiao Lin, I'll trade the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's top-level medicinal bath formula with you, on the condition that you never show it to anyone else."
In other words, the formula was only for Xiao Lin's team of four. Not even their parents could use it.
There were martial spirit oaths as a safeguard, and besides, Xiao Lin's family didn't have dragon-type spirits anyway.
So essentially, this bath was for Tang Ni—Tang San's "sister" in everyone's eyes.
Xiao Lin initially wanted to reject it outright. He knew Tang Ni was a Divine Beast—how could he go out of his way to trade for her?
To put it bluntly, if he had extra good stuff, he'd share it with Tang Ni. But he wasn't about to give up personal gains just for her.
They weren't that close.
"Accept it. I want to see how effective that Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon bath is."
At that moment, the Ice Dragon King inside Xiao Lin's consciousness spoke up.
"Uhh… alright then."
Xiao Lin hesitated for a few seconds, but seeing Tang San nod lightly, he agreed.
Makes sense—Tang San was a martial arts genius, so of course he'd be curious about the bath's effects.
Besides, with so many herbs gathered from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, maybe they could even improve the formula to suit everyone.
"Captain Xiao Lin, we'll trade with Xuanming Stones from our clan. They help water-type spirit masters cultivate."
"Uhh… alright."
Seeing Tang San's eyes sparkle, Xiao Lin knew Tang San was interested, so he accepted.
"Captain Xiao Lin, my family doesn't have any special resources. Only gold soul coins…"
Ye Lingling spoke with some helplessness.
Her family was like the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan—strong healing abilities thanks to their Nine Heart Begonia, but not much else.
They made good money healing people, but couldn't mine rare ores like the Glazed Tile Clan.
"Then you'll work for me. For the next ten years—no, five years—you'll follow me wherever I go and provide healing."
"Wha?!"
In that moment, everyone—Tang San's group and the Heaven Dou team—was completely stunned.
Wow. So this is what kind of person Xiao Lin really was…
Even Ye Lingling misunderstood and took a step back in fear.
"What are you thinking? I just don't want to die from training too hard. That would be too much of a loss."
Xiao Lin explained helplessly.
(End of Chapter)