Ning Fengzhi was so anxious in his heart that he couldn't focus on anything else. He immediately called to Chen Xin and Gu Rong, bringing Xu Yang with him as they headed straight for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's headquarters. It must be said, as expected of a Title Douluo, they reached their destination in just two breaths.
Upon arriving at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the group headed straight to the training area.
The training area was filled with a variety of simulated environments. These so-called simulated environments were created by using different materials to replicate a soul master's training conditions. For example, when a soul master reached the closed chamber of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the room would be filled with various gemstones, showcasing all seven treasures. This way, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could absorb the essence of the seven treasures during training, accelerating one's cultivation.
For a fire-element soul master, there was a training room created using ground fire, where the power of the ground fire could assist in the cultivation process.
There were also environments designed for plant-type soul masters, resembling forests, and many others. It could be said that every need was catered for.
"Yang'er, it's time to show us the effects of this whale rubber!"
Soon, the group arrived at a secluded area. Compared to the other simulated environments, this place was very simple—just a quiet room with a few meditation cushions and nothing else.
"Yang'er, it's time to show us the effects of this whale rubber!"
Once they arrived, Ning Fengzhi smiled and said to Xu Yang, addressing him as he had at the beginning.
Xu Yang nodded, took out two pieces of whale rubber from the box, and walked over to the Sword Douluo. He spoke softly, "Elder, may I ask you to use your soul power to heat up the whale rubber, removing the impurities, and once it turns into a gel-like substance, please hand it back to me."
The Sword Douluo glanced at Ning Fengzhi and then extended his hand. The two pieces of whale rubber were lifted by an invisible force and surrounded by deep blue flames in the air. Under this blue fire, the whale rubber began to melt quickly, with wisps of black smoke rising into the air.
These black fumes were the impurities in the whale rubber, and the deep blue flames were not actually flames, but plasma formed by highly compressed soul power. To achieve this, one would need not only extraordinary cultivation but also tremendous control over their soul power.
"Is this the power of a Super Douluo?! To compress soul power into plasma—how strong must one's soul power be to achieve this! And what about a Limit Douluo? What kind of presence do they possess?!"
Xu Yang watched in shock as the Sword Douluo manipulated the flames, unable to regain his composure for a long time.
Plasma! Plasma condensed into flames!
Although he didn't understand much about physics, he knew that this kind of plasma only existed in nature within stars or lightning, which showed the terrifying energy density.
Under such high-density soul power, it didn't take long for the impurities in the whale rubber to be removed, leaving behind a viscous gel-like substance, accompanied by a refreshing fragrance instead of the usual rancid fishy smell of whale rubber.
Although the Sword Douluo didn't understand pharmacology, his powerful spiritual power allowed him to sense the situation with the whale rubber at all times, so he knew exactly when it had been refined to the right level. Therefore, Xu Yang didn't need to remind him.
After about five more minutes, the whale rubber no longer emitted any black fumes, and the viscous gel had become as transparent as yellow crystal. At this point, the whale rubber had been refined to its optimal state, and the Sword Douluo stopped his manipulation at the right moment.
Then, the two pieces of whale rubber fused into one gel-like substance and floated in front of Xu Yang.
Xu Yang, not bothering to wait for it to cool, used his soul power to form a protective layer in his mouth and throat to prevent burns, then swallowed the whale rubber in one gulp. Immediately, he felt a surge of heat spread from his abdomen throughout his body, and his skin began to slowly turn red.
"Hmph!"
He grunted as he endured the burning sensation, quickly meditating and entering a meditative state. Using his soul power, he began refining the medicinal effects of the whale rubber.
Seeing that Xu Yang didn't hastily swallow the whale rubber, Chen Xin couldn't help but nod. Though this was a minor application of soul power, it was not simple at all. Many great soul masters couldn't manage it, but a child who had just awakened could perform it, which showed his level of talent.
The effects of the whale rubber soon became apparent. A layer of greasy sweat began to ooze from Xu Yang's skin, and the previously grim and pained expression on his face started to ease.
The four of them stood, observing Xu Yang's condition. As soon as Xu Yang's expression relaxed, a smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face.
"It seems Yang'er was right. The whale rubber really does have a body-enhancing effect!"
"Then you should hurry and send someone to collect it while other forces don't know the effects of whale rubber yet!"
Seeing Ning Fengzhi's difficult-to-hide smirk, Madam Ning rolled her eyes and said impatiently. As the wife of the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she was no ornament. After learning about the whale rubber's effects, she immediately thought of sending someone to gather it.
At the same time, she felt a little ashamed of herself for falsely accusing the child before understanding the situation. Yang'er was still so young.
She promised herself that she would compensate him well later.
"But what excuse do we use to gather the whale rubber?"
When it came to the excuse for gathering the whale rubber, Ning Fengzhi suddenly found himself in a bit of a dilemma. Collecting small amounts could be explained as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School needing a stockpile, but if they suddenly bought up all the whale rubber on the market, other forces would definitely investigate why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was collecting it, and the secret of the whale rubber would soon be discovered.
However, if they collected it in batches over time, people might suspect his own health problems and think he needed the whale rubber for certain personal reasons, which would damage his reputation.
He wasn't being paranoid. Once one person believed Ning Fengzhi had health issues, the rumor would spread, and soon everyone on the continent would believe it. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School continued collecting whale rubber, no matter how many times Ning Fengzhi denied it, the rumors would stick.
"Just say your health is poor! The honorable sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School should be willing to sacrifice some reputation for the sect... Or perhaps we can let Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu take the blame and say that the two Title Douluo, now of advanced age, need the whale rubber as an aid to leave heirs!" Madam Ning suggested seriously.
At first, when Ning Fengzhi heard his wife's first suggestion, his face fell, but upon hearing the second one, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he turned to look at the Sword and Bone Douluo.
"I am immersed in the sword path. Women only hinder my sword-drawing speed. If I had wanted children, I would have had them long ago. Why wait until now? Even if this rumor spreads, do you think anyone would believe it?!" Sword Douluo said with a sharp look, his gaze making Ning Fengzhi's scalp tingle. Ning Fengzhi quickly turned his gaze to Bone Douluo.
"I'm not like that old sword man. Do you think I need whale rubber? I'm a Super Douluo, and even though I'm almost a hundred years old, my physical condition is far superior to that of a Soul Sage. Do you really think I need whale rubber to have children?" Bone Douluo said firmly.