Chapter 57: A New Ray of Light for the Nine-Heart Begonia?
"This girl, I wonder how long she has been waiting here..."
Chu Chen quickened his pace, but the surging emotions in his heart were suppressed by nervousness as he approached Ye Lingling.
"Chu Chen, you're back."
Ye Lingling smiled sweetly; she was truly completely different from before.
She had abandoned her black clothes and the black veil that symbolized her closed-off heart. This white dress was just like the true her—gentle and flawless.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I happened to reach a Breakthrough to Soul King while I was out, so I was delayed. Are you doing well?"
Chu Chen replied softly. The two walked side by side, and as they passed Dugu Yan and the others, Chu Chen nodded to acknowledge them.
In the crowd, Yu Tianheng's expression was stiff, as if he was struggling with something.
"You've already reached a Breakthrough to Soul King..."
Besides being surprised, Ye Lingling felt a bit lost. It seemed the distance between her and Chu Chen was growing larger and larger; she was still working hard to reach a Breakthrough to Soul Sect.
"What are you thinking about? Cultivation for the support system is inherently difficult. Besides, do you really think I would care about your Soul Power?"
Chu Chen took out the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse that Dugu Bo had given him, then extracted an Immortal Herb that emitted a crystalline luster. He took Ye Lingling's hand and placed the Immortal Herb into it.
"This is..."
Ye Lingling examined the Immortal Herb, looking at Chu Chen with curiosity.
"This is an Immortal Herb I selected for you. It has the effect of marrow cleansing and foundation strengthening, and at the same time, it can enhance your Spiritual Power and healing abilities. It is the most suitable Immortal Herb for the Nine-Heart Begonia."
Chu Chen explained. This was also the Immortal Herb he had selected at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well that was most suitable for Ye Lingling.
After consuming this Immortal Herb, it would be no problem for Ye Lingling to achieve a Breakthrough to Soul Sect, and the remaining medicinal power would completely erupt after she obtained her fourth Soul Ring!
"This... must be very precious, right?"
Ye Lingling said hesitantly. This Immortal Herb looked extraordinary; if it was too valuable...
"Lingling, just feel free to accept it. In my grandfather's herb garden, there are piles of these herbs."
Dugu Yan stepped forward, and her words put Ye Lingling at ease. Since Dugu Yan said so, it probably... wasn't that precious, right?
"Accept it. I chose it specifically for you."
Chu Chen smiled. Only then did Ye Lingling accept the Immortal Herb and thank Chu Chen with a smile.
At this moment, Yu Tianheng stepped forward.
"Chu Chen, I want to challenge you. If you win, the captaincy of the Huangdou Team will be handed over to you."
Yu Tianheng was full of Battle Intent. There was no hostility in his eyes, only the eager anticipation to fight Chu Chen.
"Captain?"
Chu Chen frowned, somewhat puzzled.
He did not intend to stay in the Huangdou Team forever. His purpose for staying was, on one hand, for Ye Lingling, and on the other, to use the academy as a cover to facilitate some of his own actions.
If he were to serve as captain all the time, wouldn't that just tie him down?
"I know you are very strong, and we all acknowledge your strength, but I want to know the gap between us, to let me be convinced."
Yu Tianheng's Soul Power had already stepped into level forty, and in the past half month or so, he had also obtained his fourth Soul Ring, becoming a Soul Sect.
"Fine."
Chu Chen agreed. Then, the two flashed onto the training ground. Facing this battle, Yu Tianheng was extremely serious, unleashing all of his capabilities.
Four Soul Rings bloomed, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon emerged, carrying surging thunder.
A crystalline and brilliant Blue Silver Emperor condensed in Chu Chen's hand, with golden natural textures rippling with rich life energy.
Black, purple, black, black, red!
As the red hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring appeared, the surrounding space seemed to solidify. Such a terrifying sense of oppression made Yu Tianheng's breathing stutter for a moment.
"This... a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring, how did he do it!?"
Although Yu Tianheng was shocked, the Battle Intent in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest. He already knew this was a sparring match he was bound to lose, and Chu Chen's willingness to face him with his full strength precisely showed his respect for him.
Therefore, Yu Tianheng had nothing to struggle with. He laughed heartily, his arms transformed into Dragon claws, and he charged with the power of thunder.
"This kid, he really isn't even pretending anymore."
Dugu Bo, who was watching from afar, joked. But going all out was, in itself, a sign of respect for one's opponent; what Chu Chen did was reasonable and appropriate.
"Grandfather, how did he... get a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring? And his first four Soul Rings..."
Dugu Yan's face was full of disbelief, and a look of astonishment flashed in her beautiful eyes.
"Him? He is simply a monster. Yaner, you must build a good relationship with him." Dugu Bo raised his eyebrows at his granddaughter; the implication in his words could not be more obvious.
Dugu Yan was stunned. Looking at Chu Chen's figure, a rare, shy flush appeared on her pretty face unconsciously.
And this sparring match did not last long.
Even if Yu Tianheng went all out, unleashing the maximum potential of his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul and completing the absolute Dragon transformation of his body parts, he was still no match for Chu Chen!
But Chu Chen had shown him respect, giving him a vigorous and spectacular sparring match.
"Boss, are you okay?"
Yu Tianheng was defeated and stumbled to the ground.
The two brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo, hurriedly helped Yu Tianheng up. Although he was a bit exhausted, Yu Tianheng felt incredibly satisfied.
"Haha, satisfying! Chu Chen, thank you for being willing to go all out. I, Yu Tianheng, am convinced." Yu Tianheng said with a pale face, smiling.
Chu Chen smiled slightly, as a response.
After the battle ended, Chu Chen and Ye Lingling left the place side by side and found a quiet spot, where Chu Chen personally helped Ye Lingling refine the Immortal Herb.
"Such a unique feeling, a strange energy is coursing through my body, and my Soul Power is also rapidly increasing!"
Ye Lingling was extremely pleasantly surprised.
This feeling was something she, as a Soul Master of the support system, had never experienced before.
"Lingling, hold onto your focus, I will help you refine the Immortal Herb." Chu Chen reminded her softly.
"Mm!" Ye Lingling maintained absolute trust in Chu Chen.
...
The refining process lasted for several hours.
The Nine-Heart Begonia in Ye Lingling's hand bloomed with a radiance like glaze, crystalline and translucent, refracting gorgeous colors.
Chu Chen sat down in front of Ye Lingling and examined the Nine-Heart Begonia in her hand. It seemed that after absorbing the Immortal Herb, the Nine-Heart Begonia had become even purer!
"Compared to before, the Nine-Heart Begonia seems to have an extra wisp of golden pattern... Is it my imagination, or why does the nine-colored radiance faintly seem to have a new ray of light?"
Chu Chen wanted to lean closer to observe the Nine-Heart Begonia.
But Ye Lingling opened her eyes at this moment. Looking at Chu Chen, who was close at hand, the young girl's heart immediately began to flutter like a deer. She was extremely nervous, and her eyes darted away.
"That... you..." Ye Lingling bit her lower lip gently.
Immediately after, under Chu Chen's astonished gaze, she leaned forward slightly, her red lips touched Chu Chen's, and then she sprang back as if electrocuted, standing up shyly.
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