"Twin spirit!" Qinghe shouted shocked and I don't know why I could detect some trace of fury. He calmed down "You have twin spirits. You're truly a genius, Bai"
"Don't think too much of it. It's only a food spirit, so not really useful in real battle" I said.
"In that case, it won't be better if you started with this spirit and then start absorbing rings with your sword" Qinghe said.
"If your talking of pure strength you may be right. But a food spirit doesn't boost your constitution, starting with the sword permit me to take the most advantage of the increase in strength as I grow. Improving my foundation, it's better than a quick boost later on. Moreover, I cultivated the way of the sword, being easier as my sword improves" I explained.
"Makes sense" said Qinghe "Why did you tell me of your second spirit? It won't be to show off, no?" he teased.
"Of course not! Your one of my best friends, also my first one. I trust you so I will use my spirit in you" I said
"What can help a food spirit?" He asked.
"My fourth skill is a little peculiar. It was obtained by absorbing an immortal herb. The skill shows some of the effects that will be obtained eating the original herb" I said.
"What was the immortal herb?" Qinghe asked.
"It was a Beautiful Silk Tulip, this herb absorbed pure heaven and earth energy. Eating it you will have a boost in strength and foundation. However, this is only true for light and plant spirit, for others might be poison" I explained.
"So you thought of me? My spirit is light-based, but it is one of the strongest one so I don't think the change will be very notable" He said "Thanks anyway for thinking in me. I'm glad that you trust in me for this and tell me some of your secrets"
"You will know later in the tournament so I will tell you now. What if I said this herb was the cause for my sister's spirit evolution to the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda" I grinned.
Qinghe was completely shocked by the news "Please, Bai let me use your skill. I will trust your judgment better from now on"
"Okay. I decided to use you anyway. ♪Wonder if I gave a Golden Oreo♪" I chanted invoking a Golden Oreo "You must eat it quickly it onl..." Before I could finish the sentence Qinghe already took the Oreo in his eyes I could see and hungry look.
He ate it quickly. "Wow, too fast. Now, you should start to cultivate" I said.
His blue eyes started glowing, from his back appeared a golden swan that quickly morphed in a humanoid figure. It was like a golden woman wearing golden clothes, with three pairs of wings with a powerful golden aura that exuded dignity. It had great pressure showing to be a top spirit.
At that moment the figure positioned in a fetal position, using her wings as a cover, with her eyes closed. Just as the figure opened its eyes a big expansive wave occurred. A light explosion came towards me.
I quickly invoked my sword, covering in protection intent, I protected from the explosion swinging my sword creating a shield with aura. The shield barely withstood, even with the shield I was pushed crashing at the nearest wall.
I stood once again and looked toward Qinghe. He seemed completely fine, the only difference being that he had three pairs of wings at his back. The figure on her back manifested some changes. It grew two pairs more of wings, now 5 in total. Moreover, the aura surrounding it grew stronger.
At that moment, Qinghe looked at me, in his eyes, I could see some hesitation and indecision. After some time Qinghe shook her head, his wings and the figure disappeared, also, his looks changed to a warm one and he smiled at me.
"What was that?!" I shouted shocked.
Qinghe made a doubtful face, but finally, he answered "It seems that my spirit evolved". He bowed 90º "Please, Bai. Don't tell this to anyone. I can assure that I will keep your secret. But you have to promise me don't tell anyone about today. Don't try to find about, keep my most important secret" he supplicated.
I helped him to lift his head "Everyone has your secrets, I will trust you this time and I won't inquire in this matter, don't worry"
He hugged me, he had some teary eyes, I don't know if they were for happiness or sadness "Thanks, Bai. I promise to help you in the future. What you did today it's very important for me. If you want something, you only need to ask. Even if you ask for a spirit bone, I should use all my resources to obtain one for you"
I was a little mesmerized by his good smell, and the radiance that he emitted, but I quickly calmed and said "I won't ask for something so outrageous, but if in the future I find in a pinch I expect you to help me"
"Of course!" he agreed "I promised on my spirit and clan to help you". This time even though he didn't do the usual promise of Heaven Dou's royalty I could sense his truthfulness.
"Bai, if you excuse me. I have a lot of matter to sort. Sorry for it, but could you leave now? Let's meet another time soon" he apologized, seeming truly regretful.
"Yeah, you must stabilize your changes. We will talk later. Take care, Qinghe" I said leaving the room.
"Yo too, Bai. Goodbye" Qinghe said.
Leaving the palace I said to myself "It's strange how quickly it went the changes, usually you need to cultivate to obtain some results. There's also the fact of the swan becoming that figure" I shook my head "I promised not to meddle in this, I will trust him and wait for him to explain" thinking that I returned to the academy.
The next day Lingling returned, all the other members were really surprised seeing her changes, especially her character ones, seeming more animated and talkative. We celebrated a party for her return, all glad that her family permit her to return and her advances.
In the next two months, I focused on two things, the first one being cultivating to arrive at rank 50, the second was trying to fight with two swords style. If I told the truth I don't have any talent, I were stronger using only one sword, my left hand never being too skilled, it couldn't keep with my right. I decided to let it for the future and only use the spirit bone in punctual occasion.
I also met Qinghe again. He explained his changes, an evolution of his spirit, increasing his strength a lot. But, strangely his spirit power didn't increase, it was as if all the energy went to the spirit without any circulation around his body, improving the spirit, but not his cultivation.
Mayi and I finally arrived rank 50, we decided to go to Star Dou Forest and search for my 5th spirit and like the last one, absorb it with Mayi, while she also would create her own. This time I didn't decide what I want for my 5th skill, so it will depend on what we can find compatible. In this way it will be easier to find one, broadening my options.
Mayi and I arrived at the entrance of Star Dou Forest, this time we were not permitted to go alone so we were followed by mum.
"Seeing what happened last time, you can expect that we let you go alone. No argument valid!" were the textual words of dad.
So here we are walking towards the inner, area mum taking any opportunity to hug me and Mayi saying how happy she was to be able to join us.
"Finally, they permitted me to leave the clan. I was tired of staying always there. I don't know why Bone couldn't stay normally" mum said, then embraced Mayi and me in a tight hug "Mum time with her little children"
I resigned to our fate, and let mum do whatever she wanted on this trip. The truth is that she was very stressed staying at the clan. In Mayi's case, she was afraid of her 'master' to do anything.
"Bai, what kind of spirit are you searching this time?" asked mum.
"I don't know, one to improve my power, around 50.000 years or so. But I'm not decisive in one" I answered.
Mum puffed her chest "You can trust your mum! I will find you the best spirit".
Just as we arrived at the inner area I sensed something strange from my left arm. I invoked my external spirit bone, White Dragon Sword. It was vibrating and I have the sensation that it was guiding me in some direction.
"Bai, hurry to notify Bone to come here. We will need to escape" mum said very serious. She then invoked her Fire Volcano Sword. Then we were pushed away more than 500 m by her pressure that she controlled to cushion us"Hurry!" she shouted.
I broke uncle Bone's pagoda notifying him to come. At this moment I could listen to some clashes between swords, with some trees flying. Two swordsman fighting, their power so strong that even the air vibrated.
Even at that distance, I couldn't move by their pressure. Just at that time uncle Bone came with one of his black holes.
He seemed shocked. Looking at the surrounding he dragged Mayi and I throwing us towards his black hole. We appeared in a room at the clan.
I stayed there feeling impotent, only being able to pray for mum and uncle's well being.