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"So that's how it is…"
Tang Yuehua nodded slightly. She finally understood the schemes of Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen. To put it bluntly, both men were plotting against each other—it was simply a matter of whose luck was better.
"Vis, the strength of the Seven Treasure Blue Lightning Alliance is now no weaker than the Star Luo Empire. Alongside the Spirit Hall, the three forces stand in a tripartite balance. What should we do?"
"Simple. If the enemy doesn't move, I don't move. Before I obtain the Slaughter God Domain, we'll just sit back and watch."
Davis's lips curved upward into a confident, composed smile. His words, however, stirred stormy waves in Tang Yuehua's heart.
"The Slaughter God Domain… Vis, are you planning to go to the City of Slaughter?!"
"That's right."
"No! Vis, that place is far too—"
She had wanted to warn him that it was too dangerous, but on second thought, she realized—with Davis's current strength, even without using soul skills, powerful Titled Douluo like Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo might not be able to kill him.
With such power, his entering the City of Slaughter… seemed more dangerous for the people in the city!
Seeing the worry in her expression, Davis chuckled, reached out, and drew her elegant figure into his embrace.
"Sister Yuehua, thank you for caring about me. But don't worry—I will definitely walk out of the City of Slaughter alive. When that time comes, I'll need your help to adapt to the Slaughter God Domain's abilities. I'll be counting on you then, my little wife."
That one affectionate word, "wife," instantly melted Tang Yuehua's heart. Her face flushed scarlet as she lowered her head and nodded shyly.
Meanwhile, after their coachman presented the White Tiger Token, the group entered Star Luo City without delay. They proceeded straight to the Star Luo Royal Alchemist Association, walked openly to the fifth floor, and found Yang Wudi.
Upon learning that Davis had arrived, Yang Wudi hurried out to greet him, clasping his fists respectfully.
"Your Highness, I was unaware of your arrival. Forgive me for failing to welcome you properly."
"Hehe, President Yang, there's no need for such formality between us." Davis smiled casually and helped him up. He then gestured for Ye Lingling to come forward and explained.
"President Yang, to be frank, I wouldn't have come if it weren't important. I'm afraid I must trouble you this time."
"No trouble at all. Your Highness granted me a new lease on life. If you need my assistance, you need only ask. How could it be a bother?"
"Good. Then let me introduce you. This is Miss Ye Lingling. Her martial soul is the world's number one healing martial soul: the Nine-Heart Begonia…"
Davis then explained his plan: to use the combined power of a refined pill to help Ye Lingling mend the flaw in her martial soul, allowing the Nine-Heart Begonia to be passed on to future generations.
"I wonder if President Yang can refine a pill capable of enhancing the quality of the Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul?"
"Well…" Yang Wudi didn't answer immediately. He only said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. I must consult my clan's alchemical texts and the various formulas collected by the Star Luo Empire. I might find something."
Ever since the Alchemist Association was established, Dai Pojun had sent all the medicinal formulas—both orthodox and folk remedies—collected by the Star Luo Empire over centuries to Yang Wudi, allowing him to study them freely. Yang Wudi had immediately ordered them all transcribed and had buried himself in study.
"Very well, President Yang. Please, go ahead."
"Yes."
With that, Yang Wudi entered a private room and began poring over countless records. Davis and Ye Lingling didn't stand idly by; they joined him, searching through the texts for a solution.
Heaven never disappoints the determined. After a full ten hours of searching, Yang Wudi suddenly let out an excited shout.
"I found it! I found it! Your Highness, I've found it!"
He rushed forward, holding out a formula to Davis.
"The Nine-Heart Jade Spirit Pill! This was an elixir refined by a senior from the Star Luo Empire a thousand years ago. This pill is said to have the effect of increasing the quality of a plant-type martial soul tenfold!"
He paused, then added, "Miss Ye's Nine-Heart Begonia is also a plant-type martial soul. I believe the Nine-Heart Jade Spirit Pill will raise its quality as well."
"This old official speculates that if we can improve the quality of the Nine-Heart Begonia, perhaps we can correct its inherent flaw, allowing it to finally be passed down."
"Hmm…"
Davis pondered for a moment, then turned to Ye Lingling. "Lingling, what do you say we give it a try? If it solves the problem, that would be wonderful. Even if it doesn't, it will still greatly improve your martial soul. How about it?"
After spending a month together, the two had become familiar, so he now called her by her name directly.
"Alright. Let's try it," Ye Lingling nodded firmly.
"But Your Highness," Yang Wudi said with a helpless sigh, "although we have the formula, we cannot refine the Nine-Heart Jade Spirit Pill without the necessary herbs."
He continued, "We are still missing one crucial ingredient—the petals of the King of Plants: the Qiluo Tulip."
"The Qiluo Tulip?"
Davis suddenly smiled and quietly retrieved the long-hidden Qiluo Tulip from his soul tool ring.
Originally, this flower was meant to win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. But judging by Ning Fengzhi's current attitude, he had not yet fully submitted to the Star Luo Empire.
In that case, Davis decided, he would wait. When the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect finally saw reason and decided to pledge their absolute allegiance to him and the Star Luo Empire, he would grant the tulip to Ning Rongrong or Ning Tianyu as a reward.
"The Qiluo Tulip!"
The moment the flower appeared, a refreshing fragrance filled the room, instantly clearing the mind and soothing the spirit.
Two years ago, Yang Wudi had known Davis possessed a Qiluo Tulip, but he had assumed it was used long ago. He never thought Davis would have preserved it until now.
Davis handed the flower to Yang Wudi.
"President Yang, I entrust this tulip to you. I must ask that you refine the Nine-Heart Jade Spirit Pill without fail!"
"Rest assured, Your Highness. This old official will do everything in his power!"
After carefully studying the recipe, Yang Wudi began gathering the herbs. He plucked two petals from the Qiluo Tulip, ground them into a powder with the other ingredients, and finally ignited the alchemical furnace.
Refining the Nine-Heart Jade Spirit Pill would be a lengthy process. Davis first arranged for a hotel room for Ye Lingling in Star Luo City so she could rest comfortably.
Then, he brought Tang Yuehua back to the Crown Prince's Mansion—back to their home.
Upon returning, he saw Zhu Zhuyun sitting in the courtyard pavilion, quietly meditating and cultivating her soul power.
Ice and Fire Devilish Eyes.
A wicked light flashed in Davis's eyes as he looked at her, and he discovered that in just one short month, her soul power had already reached Level 65—an increase of three full levels.
"That's the Ghost Leopard Douluo's soul power…"
His eyes lit up. He guessed immediately that Anna must have absorbed the Ghost Leopard Douluo's soul power and infused it into Zhu Zhuyun, causing her cultivation to surge so rapidly.
"If Zhuyun's cultivation is advancing this quickly, then what about Zhuqing and the Empress?"
(End of Chapter)