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"So that's how it is…" Dai Weisi nodded, feeling a spark of interest as he considered Ye Lingling's abilities.
The Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul was the number one healing spirit on the continent. Its status among healing-type spirits was comparable to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's among beast spirits. If he could bring Ye Lingling to his side, it would be like gaining an extra life. With a Nine-Heart Begonia master nearby, it was difficult to die even if you tried.
"To win over Ye Lingling, I first have to help her solve the flaw in her martial soul so that the Nine-Heart Begonia can be passed down," Dai Weisi thought to himself.
Seeing Dai Weisi lost in thought, Dugu Bo suddenly spoke up. "Little friend, I recall you once telling me that certain immortal herbs can fix flaws in martial spirits and enhance their quality. Do you think my Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well might contain an herb that could solve the Nine-Heart Begonia's problem?"
"That's hard to say. I should take a look around the well before I can be sure."
As he spoke, Dai Weisi vanished in a flash, reappearing near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and gazing at the dense foliage of medicinal herbs. Most were top-grade, but quite a few were true immortal herbs. The well truly lived up to its name as a sacred land for these treasures. The immortal plants Dai Weisi had casually planted before—the Odd Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Lovesick Heartbroken Red, and Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone—had already taken root and sprouted. However, they would still need several hundred years to fully mature.
Dai Weisi had long ago memorized the Compendium of Immortal Herbs. He scanned the plants before him, hoping to find one that could resolve the Nine-Heart Begonia's inheritance issue. Yet after a thorough search, he came up empty.
Dugu Bo appeared beside him and surveyed the herbs. "Any luck, little friend?"
Dai Weisi sighed and shook his head helplessly. "Regrettably, there is nothing here that can fix the flaw in the Nine-Heart Begonia."
Seeing the deep frown on Dai Weisi's face, Dugu Bo had already guessed the outcome. Still, hearing the words confirmed made him sigh in resignation.
"Ah, I suppose it can't be helped. The Nine-Heart Begonia's power is simply too heaven-defying; the heavens would never allow such a potent martial soul to be passed down easily. It's a pity for young Lingling…"
Dugu Bo's face was filled with regret. Just then, however, Dai Weisi's tone shifted, his expression turning serious.
"I wouldn't say it's completely hopeless. I do have one potential method, though I can't guarantee it will succeed."
"Oh?" Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. "What is it, little friend? What method could possibly solve the Nine-Heart Begonia's inheritance problem?"
"It's simple: alchemy," Dai Weisi explained. "If a single herb is not enough, then perhaps by crushing and refining multiple immortal and medicinal herbs into a pill, we can use their combined power to overcome the spirit's weakness."
"Of course! Why didn't I think of that?" Dugu Bo's eyes shone with excitement. As the saying goes, a single chopstick breaks easily, but a bundle is as strong as steel. By refining different herbs into a single pill, their complementary effects might truly be able to solve the Nine-Heart Begonia's flaw and allow it to be passed down.
"However, I honestly can't be certain this method will succeed," Dai Weisi continued. "And to refine these herbs into a pill, we will need a master alchemist… Senior Yang Wudi!"
Indeed, Yang Wudi, the president of the Alchemist Association! If one were to name the greatest alchemist on the entire Douluo Continent, Yang Wudi would be second to none.
With that thought, Dai Weisi said calmly, "Senior Dugu, please arrange a meeting with Miss Ye Lingling for me. I will explain everything to her in person. Whether she is willing to try will be her decision alone."
"No problem!" Dugu Bo agreed readily. The two then soared into the air, flying out of the Sunset Forest as fast as lightning.
Before leaving, Dai Weisi also collected the Blue Silver Emperor, which had been growing rampantly in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. After its period of recovery, its life essence had been greatly restored.
"After Anna absorbs the Blue Silver Emperor's essence, the quality of her Black Jade Divine Herb martial spirit will surely rise to a new level!"
Looking at the Blue Silver Emperor trembling in his hand, Dai Weisi revealed a wicked smile.
"Lady Ah Yin, in this life, you belong to me. No, you're my grass now. Hehehe…"
After placing the Blue Silver Emperor into his storage ring, Dai Weisi prepared to leave the Sunset Forest and head for Heaven Dou City to meet Ye Lingling.
"ROAR—!"
Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted, followed by an invisible sonic shockwave that shot skyward, shaking the very air as it howled toward Dai Weisi!
"Hm?"
The moment the roar sounded, Dai Weisi's alarms went off. He instantly turned toward the source of the attack. Though the shockwave was invisible, his spiritual power allowed him to sense its vibrational frequency and pinpoint its "location."
The sonic blast was like an invisible dragon, charging to kill, as if it would devour him in the next instant!
"Soul Bone Skill: Bloodthirsty Berserk!"
With no time to use a regular soul skill, Dai Weisi poured his soul power into his right leg bone. Instantly, a monstrous killing intent surged from his body. At that moment, his killing intent became tangible, much like Bibi Dong's Deathgod Domain. Though only a fraction of it solidified, the blood-red aura still stained his eyes crimson. He radiated a murderous energy, transforming into a bloodthirsty beast!
Activating Bloodthirsty Berserk instantly doubled his defense. Combined with his already formidable physique, he met the terrifying sonic blast head-on with a BOOM!
Aside from his blood churning slightly, he was completely unharmed. But the sudden ambush instantly ignited his fury.
Whoever it was, they were going to die today! Not even Jesus could save them, he decided!
Dai Weisi's gaze shot toward the direction of the attack. There, crouching on the ground, was a massive tiger roughly the size of the Dark Devilgod Tiger, watching him with cold intensity.
It was a black tiger, similar in appearance to the Dark Devilgod Tiger but without wings. Its eyes, however, were a pure, ghastly white, like those of a corpse.
Its sharp fangs gave it a ferocious look, and the regal aura of the king of beasts made all the smaller soul beasts in the area tremble with fear.
"That's… a sixty-thousand-year-old White-Eyed Demon Tiger King!" Dugu Bo recognized the soul beast and cried out in alarm.
The White-Eyed Demon Tiger King was the ruler of the Sunset Forest. After the death of the Dark Devilgod Tiger, it had become the strongest soul beast in the region.
"The White-Eyed Demon Tiger King…" Dai Weisi muttered, looking at the tiger on the ground. "Is this the one that little brat Tang San kills to get a soul bone?"
As he spoke, the corners of his mouth curved into a smirk. The beast's ambush was one thing, but the prospect of a sixty-thousand-year soul bone meant he absolutely could not let it escape!
(End of chapter)