Chapter 110: Supreme Immortal Herbs for Girlfriends
Heaven Dou City, Shrek Advanced Spirit Master Academy.
In a quiet and deserted courtyard, Zu Zong, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong all gathered together.
This was arranged by Zu Zong through Liu Erlong's help. Originally, Liu Erlong had prepared this warm little house when she founded the Blue Tyrant Academy, intending it for herself and her "Xiao Zong."
Later, unable to endure her longing, she moved to the forest, building a thatched hut and tending flowers to ease her grief. Since then, this small courtyard had remained empty, though clearly cleaned regularly.
Zu Zong had personally brought Xiao Wu and Ye Lingling back from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy earlier that day.
Hearing Zu Zong mention gifts, Xiao Wu's big eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Xiao Zong, what gift are you giving me? Show me quickly!" she asked eagerly.
Zu Zong smiled faintly. "Don't be impatient, I won't forget you. But first, guess my current spirit power rank."
"Rank forty-one?" Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu both said in unison.
In their memory, Zu Zong had already reached rank thirty-nine more than five months ago. With his talent, it was impossible that he hadn't advanced to rank forty by now.
After spending over two months in Sunset Forest to obtain his fourth spirit ring, reaching rank forty-one seemed almost certain.
Ye Lingling also nodded in agreement with their guess.
As for Ning Rongrong, she was long since numb. A thirteen-year-old Spirit Ancestor might be unbelievable elsewhere, but with Zu Zong, she found it completely normal.
Zu Zong shook his head and asked again, "Try again."
"Rank forty-two?" Xiao Wu ventured.
Zu Zong shook his head again.
Now Xiao Wu grew impatient. She clung to Zu Zong's arm coquettishly and said, "Just tell us already! I can't guess. Don't tell me you're still at rank thirty-nine—I'd never believe that."
Zu Zong's expression grew solemn. "I am now rank forty-six."
The four girls gasped in unison.
Xiao Wu: "Nani?"
Zhu Zhuqing: "Xiao Zong, really?"
Ning Rongrong: "I must be dreaming."
Ye Lingling: "…"
To their disbelief, Zu Zong chose to prove it with action. He didn't summon his martial soul, but directly revealed his spirit rings.
With the Blue Silver Domain's disguise ability, two yellow and two purple rings shone brilliantly. At the same time, his aura surged outward. A closer probe confirmed—he was indeed at rank forty-six.
Xiao Wu exclaimed, "It's true! Rank forty-six—how did you do it, Xiao Zong?"
Zu Zong explained, "Two months ago I advanced to rank forty. Then, in Poison Douluo's medicine garden, I found several immortal herbs.
After consuming them, not only did my constitution improve, but when I absorbed my fourth spirit ring, I gained an extra four to five ranks of spirit power."
"Those herbs won't have side effects, will they?" Zhu Zhuqing frowned. On Douluo Continent, few people used medicine to increase cultivation. It often damaged the foundation, leading to future ruin. She did not want Zu Zong to sacrifice himself for temporary gain.
Zu Zong answered firmly, "No. These are immortal herbs, no longer worldly plants. They are rare treasures that not only strengthen the foundation, but also nourish and restore."
Zhu Zhuqing finally let out a breath of relief.
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. "Then you're giving us immortal herbs?"
Zu Zong nodded, smiling as he reached into his system storage. With a flash of golden light, a strange immortal herb appeared.
It was peculiar. Its roots and leaves trailed like fine vines, neatly woven, while atop it bloomed a dazzling golden tulip. The rich fragrance it exuded gave off a feeling of nobility and grandeur.
"Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is extraordinary. After much thought, I chose this immortal herb for you. Its name is Qiluo Tulip.
Regal and elegant, it draws in the essence of heaven and earth, the brilliance of sun and moon. Since your martial soul itself is a treasure-type, with this Qiluo Tulip as support, it will harmonize perfectly.
This flower must not be eaten directly. You must gently inhale its essence from the stamen, allowing its power to flow slowly into your body. Then, cultivate steadily so its medicine permeates every part of you."
Ning Rongrong accepted the Qiluo Tulip with a playful grin. "Zu Zong, I almost want to kiss you for this. But to avoid Zhuqing's jealousy, I'll refrain. Still, I won't take this flower for nothing. One day, I'll repay you."
Zu Zong said, "There's no need for repayment. You were willing to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and invite Sword Douluo to rescue me from the old poison master. We are even. By the way, after you refine the Qiluo Tulip and activate your martial soul again, you may be pleasantly surprised."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's expression dimmed slightly, but when she heard about the surprise, her face brightened once more with a radiant smile.
She whispered softly, "Thank you, Zu Zong."
Zu Zong nodded. Though he wasn't particularly fond of Ning Rongrong's personality in the original tale, he recognized her kind nature at heart. More importantly, he had no desire to owe anyone favors.
Turning his gaze toward Ye Lingling, who had remained silent, Zu Zong hesitated for a moment before retrieving a pale purple immortal herb from his system storage.
The herb resembled a lingzhi mushroom, with its cap-like top, its body a deep violet, and a jade-like stem from which sprouted nine leaves.
What he had taken out was the Nine-Grade Purple Zhi. In the original story, Tang San had told Yu Xiaogang that it was not an immortal herb. But that was false. After scanning it with his system, Zu Zong confirmed it was indeed an immortal treasure.
After all, an herb capable of evolving a martial soul could hardly be mundane. Tang San must have lied to prevent Yu Xiaogang from refusing it.
Zu Zong stepped forward to Ye Lingling. "Lingling, your martial soul is the Nine-Heart Begonia. Its support ability is immense, but it is not perfect. This Nine-Grade Purple Zhi is an immortal herb, with the effect of strengthening your foundation, replenishing your qi, and enhancing your cultivation.
After you consume it, even if it cannot repair the defects of the Nine-Heart Begonia, it will greatly accelerate your cultivation speed. When you take it, pluck the lingzhi cap from the stem, chew it, and swallow directly."
Ye Lingling's body trembled. She was bewildered. Why was he treating her so well? Not only teaching her to cultivate, but now also gifting her an immortal herb beyond price.
"Why are you so good to me?" she asked, her tone still cool but carrying a new gentleness.
Zu Zong closed his eyes for a brief moment, then opened them with a soft smile. "Didn't I already say? Because we are companions.
Back in Sunset Forest, when you saw me in danger, even knowing you were only a support-type spirit master, you still charged forward with Xiao Wu without hesitation. True feelings are revealed in hardship—nothing more than that."
"Companions… thank you, Zu Zong."
Ye Lingling nodded as she accepted the Nine-Grade Purple Zhi. For once, a rare smile bloomed on her face—sweet and pure, like a snow lotus blossoming on a snowy peak, brimming with immortal grace.
Even Zu Zong was stunned, momentarily dazed by her beauty.
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