Chapter 234: Guns and Cannons
A scarlet spirit ring rose, nine golden lines etched across it. Its age was approaching a million years, making it incredibly powerful.
"Ah, I finally killed it! It was so hard!" Qian Xunji sighed, looking at Bibi Dong and saying, "Dong'er, eat this Immortal Herb to restore your strength, then quickly absorb the spirit ring."
The Immortal Herb is a high-level medicinal herb cultivated by Yue Douluo. It strengthens the innate talents of lower-level spirit masters, but only serves to restore spirit power for higher-level spirit masters.
Even now, this herb is extremely rare, and Qian Xunji only has five. He had already consumed four while hunting the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and now only one remained.
Bibi Dong accepted the Immortal Herb and, without hesitation, devoured it in a few bites. Then, she sat cross-legged, practicing her cultivation technique to rapidly absorb energy and restore her strength.
After confirming the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's death, Bo Saixi's uneasiness dissipated considerably.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's body was enormous. When Gu Han approached it, he was no bigger than an ant. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's Whale Glue had been shattered by the sword, which was a pity, but thankfully, its spirit bone remained intact.
Gu Han confirmed it was a left arm bone, exactly where Bibi Dong had reserved a spirit bone, the sacred mantis spirit bone.
Needless to say, a spirit bone born from a 990,000-year-old spirit beast was incredibly powerful.
With the aid of the Immortal Herb, Bibi Dong recovered quickly. Without further delay, she began absorbing her ninth spirit ring.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's soul had been destroyed by the angelic power, but Bibi Dong felt no impact when absorbing this spirit ring. Given her current physical condition, the absorption went smoothly.
After waiting for about two and a half hours, Bibi Dong finally absorbed the spirit ring completely, instantly reaching the pinnacle of level 93, just one step away from breaking through to level 94.
Their pursuit of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was truly worthwhile.
As for absorbing the spirit bones, they naturally had to return to Spirit Hall, where it would be safer.
"Now that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King has been slain, please follow me back to Sea God Island to rest. If you'd like to stay as a guest, we will naturally provide you with the highest hospitality."
With the significant concern aside, Bo Saixi's mood improved considerably, and she smiled as she invited everyone to visit Sea God Island.
Everyone turned to Qian Daoliu, seeking his opinion.
Naturally, Qian Daoliu wouldn't refuse Bo Saixi's invitation.
"In that case, I'll bother you."
"You're welcome,"
Bo Saixi smiled. As for the spirit bones, while she envied them, she wasn't about to turn against the Spirit Hall at this moment.
The main thing was that they outnumbered her, and she was no match for them.
"Xiao Han, Dong'er, you two should return to Spirit City with Azure Luan first."
Qian Xunji glanced at Gu Han and Bibi Dong, indicating that they should follow Azure Luan Douluo back to Spirit City.
"Ah? Where are Master and Master's Wife?"
Bibi Dong was surprised. She had wanted to spend a few more days enjoying the scenery, so why were they being sent back?
Azure Luan Douluo was also a bit upset. She'd just come out for a stroll and was sent back again.
"Ahem, your master's wife and I will naturally stay with the High Priest and return in a few days."
"I think you simply don't want to go back and take charge."
Azure Luan Douluo didn't want to indulge Qian Xunji and directly exposed his little trick.
Qian Xunji's mouth twitched.
"Okay, you two should go back too. I have something to discuss with Bo Saixi,"
Qian Daoliu said bluntly, intending to send all the light bulbs away. He wanted to be alone with Bo Saixi and then pursue her.
No matter who stayed here, Qian Xunji and others were a bit redundant to him.
In the end, everyone voted unanimously to enjoy the two days of exploring the Sea God Island. Afterwards, everyone except Qian Daoliu took a boat back to Hanhai City and then drove back to Spirit City.
After everyone returned to Spirit City, Golden Crocodile Douluo dumped everything on Qian Xunji and then retired to the Priest Hall.
However, at this time, there weren't many matters requiring the Pope's attention. Qian Xunji took a quick look and found nothing serious, so he handed the matter over to the Elders' Hall for a decision.
After absorbing all the spirit bones, Bibi Dong's spirit power level reached a peak of 95. The remaining levels couldn't be raised simply by accumulating spirit power.
However, this didn't faze Bibi Dong.
From then on, the two of them spent their days either shopping and bonding or attending to matters within the Spirit Hall.
And with little Qian Renxue having a playmate in Little Mighty Lion, Ling Yuan's place became bustling.
About two weeks passed like this, and outside of Spirit City, a distinguished carriage drove in.
"Miss, we're here,"
the driver, a muscular man, said.
A slender, white hand gently lifted the curtain, revealing the occupant within. It was a woman with delicate features, long silver-blue hair, and luxurious jewelry adorning her head, exuding an elegant and noble demeanor.
This person was none other than Tang Yuehua, whom she hadn't seen for several months.
Gu Han had told her that he would help her resolve her spirit issue, and after she had taken care of all matters at Moon Pavilion, she drove to Spirit City.
While her spirit's ability to cultivate again was important, Tang Yuehua's greater desire was for more time with Gu Han.
While she knew her chances were over, her feelings for him were her own, and he had no control over her.
Furthermore, she had already made her own decision regarding her relationship with Gu Han.
In Tang Yuehua's opinion, their relationship shouldn't be focused solely on the physical. Studying music, playing chess, and enjoying a leisurely and refined life together would be quite enjoyable.
Of course, this was only if Tang Yuehua saw no opportunity; if so, she would be more willing to take things a step further.
Inside the Holy Son Hall,
Gu Han was admiring the latest rifles and artillery pieces, which he had been researching and improving since agreeing with Lou Gao.
The journey from the initial flintlock gun to the more sophisticated rifle took considerable time.
While theoretically simple, practically speaking, it was incredibly difficult, especially given the limited technological capabilities of Douluo Continent, where blacksmiths couldn't forge such sophisticated weapons.
But for Gu Han, this was enough. He moved the Gengxin City blacksmiths to Spirit City and had them slowly craft parts and bullets.
With gradual accumulation, in less than ten years, he could assemble a formidable army.
Of course, guns were secondary; artillery was primary. After all, if the enemy held the city walls, rifles offered little advantage over bows and arrows.
"Junior Brother, is this thing really as powerful as you say? Even a Soul Sect or Soul King could be killed by it?"
Bibi Dong's bright eyes shone with curiosity and inquiry. It was hard to believe that a mere ragtag firewood stick and a black barrel could kill a Soul Sect or even a Soul King.
After all, those were Soul Sects and Soul Kings. While they seemed insignificant to them now, they could easily kill a whole bunch.
Yet, they are also an indispensable force in the lower-middle class.
Outside of important cities, let alone Soul Sects and Soul Kings, even Great Soul Masters are walking around with impunity. How could they be so easily killed?
Gu Han smiled mysteriously, patted the cannon barrel, and said, "Don't worry, Senior Sister. Come with me to the back mountain. We'll test the power and see."
"Okay, let's go and try it."
Bibi Dong nodded. Junior Brother had said that no matter how much you say, seeing it with your own eyes is better than hearing about it. So, let her see how powerful these so-called muskets and cannons are.
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