"Because there aren't many types of Spirit Beasts in the Sunset Forest, Dad wants to fully utilize the advantages of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, so I brought you to the Star Dou Great Forest to find Spirit Beasts."
Ning Fengzhi reached out and rubbed Ning Rongrong's head.
For them, they could have just gone to the nearby Sunset Forest for the first spirit ring.
But his daughter has level nine innate spirit power, so they can't just find any spirit ring; they need the most suitable Spirit Beast.
Although hundred-year spirit beasts all provide yellow spirit rings, different Spirit Beasts bring different transformations to the Spirit Master.
The better the bloodline of the Spirit Beast, the better the improvement to the Spirit Master's spirit power.
"Alright."
Ning Rongrong didn't quite understand, but she was just there for the ride anyway.
When the actual fighting starts later, it would be her Grandpa Sword who takes action to find a hundred-year spirit beast for her.
"Sword Douluo Chen Xin!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression changed slightly.
No one expected that they would actually meet on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Facing the combination of Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi, Chrysanthemum Douluo felt like saying to hell with it; Sword Douluo Chen Xin alone was his nightmare.
"Chrysanthemum Pass, is this your Spirit Hall's Saint coming to hunt Spirit Beasts?"
Chen Xin had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes; his sharp gaze instantly fixed upon Song Zhe.
Seeing that Song Zhe wasn't very old—likely at most a year older than Ning Rongrong—he had at least level eight innate spirit power.
Furthermore, to have a Spirit Hall Elder personally bring him to hunt for his first spirit ring...
One could imagine how much importance Her Majesty Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong placed on him.
"Chen Xin, I advise you to stay out of this business, lest you bring disaster upon your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's face turned slightly pale.
In truth, he wasn't clear on Song Zhe's actual identity either.
Regardless, Bibi Dong had summoned him alone yesterday and told him to take Song Zhe to the Star Dou Great Forest today to hunt Spirit Beasts.
Moreover, regarding the type of Spirit Beast, everything was to follow Song Zhe's opinion.
This brat's status in Bibi Dong's heart was far higher than his own.
Even Hu Liena didn't receive such treatment.
"I think Your Excellency has misunderstood. I asked someone to help me hunt a Spirit Beast, but she didn't have time, so she just asked Chrysanthemum Douluo to help."
Song Zhe didn't care; he had no desire to be tied to Spirit Hall's war chariot anyway.
Even if his relationship with Bibi Dong might be extraordinary, he still had nothing to do with Spirit Hall.
He was himself, Bibi Dong was Bibi Dong, and Spirit Hall was Spirit Hall.
"Brat, I sense a dense Sword Qi within you—very sharp."
Chen Xin stared at Song Zhe solemnly.
Because he specialized in the Way of the Sword and had gone very far on this path, even his title was the word 'Sword'.
He could clearly feel the sharp Sword Qi contained within Song Zhe's body.
Even if the other party was from Spirit Hall, he still wanted to contend for him.
After all, in this World, there were essentially no Disciples who could pique Chen Xin's interest.
"This kid's Spirit is the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass; it's born with Sword Qi."
Perhaps because he had spent so much time with Bibi Dong, he wasn't afraid of the Sword Douluo Chen Xin across from him.
Even if a fight broke out, Chrysanthemum Douluo had the ability to get him out safely.
"Nine-Leaf Sword Grass? Might this old man broaden his horizons?"
Sword Douluo frowned slightly; he had never heard of such a Spirit.
Furthermore, it sounded like a plant-system Spirit; using a plant-system Spirit for the attack system wasn't exactly ideal, was it?
"No matter."
Song Zhe slowly raised his right hand, and a Spirit resembling a small sapling was held in his palm.
Most astonishingly, the nine leaves on it were like sharp swords, emitting a dense sense of sharpness.
The moment the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass appeared, everyone, including Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ning Fengzhi, could sense the Sword Qi filling it.
"To think such a Spirit exists in this World—it's as if every leaf is a peerless sword."
Chen Xin was greatly shocked.
Even his Seven Kill Sword, acclaimed as the continent's number one attack Spirit...
...had never emitted such a heart-palpitating aura before he obtained his spirit rings.
In Chen Xin's view, this brat's Spirit was simply nine swords growing on a small tree.
"What a miraculous Spirit; it's likely not inferior to any Immortal Herb."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes widened.
He was a man who loved flora; otherwise, his Spirit wouldn't be an Immortal Herb like the qirong tongtian chrysanthemum.
Other people's plant Spirits basically followed the control system or support system.
Only Chrysanthemum Douluo's qirong tongtian chrysanthemum followed the attack system, and he had even cultivated it to the Titled Douluo level.
Perhaps in the near future, Song Zhe's Nine-Leaf Sword Grass would also become a super Spirit of the attack system.
"Elder Ju knows about Immortal Herbs?"
Song Zhe's eyes lit up slightly.
He didn't recognize Immortal Herbs himself; he'd have to get Bibi Dong to empty out Dugu Bo's medicine garden later.
When the time comes, he'd see if there were any Immortal Herbs suitable for him—likely consuming ice and fire attribute ones to increase his physical strength.
Naturally, he wouldn't leave any for Tang San and the others.
Whether they became enemies or not, Song Zhe didn't plan on leaving opportunities for others.
Even if he couldn't use them himself, the people around him in the future surely could.
"Brat, you've asked the right person. I dare say no one in this World understands Immortal Herbs better than I do."
Chrysanthemum Douluo said proudly.
He had been obsessed with flora all his life, yet unfortunately, he hadn't seen many in his lifetime.
"This kid is also interested in Immortal Herbs. Might I borrow Elder Ju's books to take a look?"
Song Zhe planned to just go with Bibi Dong; the fewer people who knew about this, the better.
With these Immortal Herbs in hand, it would be convenient to use both favor and authority to cultivate a group of powerful subordinates... Chrysanthemum Douluo hesitated slightly.
Those records of Immortal Herbs were his lifeblood; how could he easily lend them out?
Furthermore, he didn't know Song Zhe's identity; if things went south, he might lose everything.
"Elder Ju, just have that big sister who called for you yesterday bring them to me."
Song Zhe smiled faintly.
As soon as those words were spoken, as expected, Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression changed drastically once again.
How could this brat dare? He actually wanted Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong to deliver books to him, and even called her big sister directly.
Just what was his identity?
"I'll make a copy when I get back and send it to you, brat."
Chrysanthemum Douluo thought about it and finally chose to compromise.
However, he planned to send the copied version to Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong and say that the kid requested it.
"Many thanks, Elder Ju. If I manage to find any Immortal Herbs in the future, it will all be thanks to you."
Simply put, Song Zhe didn't recognize most Immortal Herbs at all.
Aside from the few that appeared in the original work, he knew nothing of the others.
Obtaining the records would undoubtedly be of immense benefit; they should also contain the methods for harvesting them.
If the medicinal properties were lost due to improper harvesting, it would be more loss than gain.
"Little fellow, I wish to take you as my Disciple. Are you willing?"
After seeing Song Zhe's Spirit, Sword Douluo immediately had the idea of taking him as a Disciple.
Judging by Chrysanthemum Douluo's behavior, this fellow shouldn't have any relation to Spirit Hall for the time being.
As long as he hadn't joined yet, Chen Xin could snatch Song Zhe away and make him a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"You are not qualified to take him as a Disciple."
A melodious voice rang out within the Star Dou Great Forest.
Surprisingly, no one had noticed when two more people had suddenly appeared nearby.