"Here!"
"This, this, this!"
Old Jerry was astonished.
Looking at the golden veins of the sweet potato in Su Wen's hand surrounded by Dragon Qi, Old Jerry was struck with shock.
'If this old man's guess is correct, this should be in the shape of a dragon, right?'
'Dragon Qi?'
Sizzle~~~
"Well, well, Xiaowen, what precious thing did you bring back for me?"
"Grandpa, this is called the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato, possessing the Earth Dragon Qi. After taking it, the evolution of Martial Spirit is guaranteed. Moreover, after absorbing the Earth Dragon Qi in it, your body can undergo transformation, and living an additional twenty to thirty years should not be a problem."
Su Wen didn't mention any other effects, only introducing the effects at the most basic level.
Hearing that he could live an extra twenty to thirty years, Old Jerry became even more aware of the preciousness of this Golden Dragon Sweet Potato.
"Xiaowen, are you sure this Golden Dragon Sweet Potato is of no use to you?" Old Jerry looked skeptical.
Su Wen gave a bitter smile and said, "Grandpa, I have truly consumed several plants of similarly high-level. This Golden Dragon Sweet Potato doesn't have much effect on me."
Old Jerry remained doubtful, and with both hands, he received the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato from Su Wen.
"You can directly pluck and consume this Golden Dragon Sweet Potato; go ahead and take it now," Su Wen urged.
Old Jerry, being obedient, entered the bedroom, sat cross-legged on the bed, and quickly consumed the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato in a few mouthfuls.
Su Wen saw a golden light emanating from his body, and a Dragon Qi slowly surfaced on his skin, rapidly forming the dragon shape that was present on the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato, enveloping Old Jerry.
A thick sensation instantly filled the entire bedroom. As for the outer surroundings, Su Wen had isolated them with Soul Power, making it impossible to sense any activity inside the room.
Time passed slowly. While using Soul Power to shield external disturbances, Su Wen also sat cross-legged, closing his eyes and entering meditation.
"The Third Spirit Skill is not merely a simple Stone Formation; the Stone Formation is just the manifestation of my Third Spirit Skill"
After obtaining the Third Spirit Skill, Su Wen, who was in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, didn't cease his efforts in developing Spirit Skills. However, undoubtedly, more of his energy was devoted to advancing his cultivation.
The development progress and practical testing of the Third Spirit Skill were not sufficient. Not to mention the additional challenge of now having a fourth Spirit Skill, Replication, which required a considerable amount of time for development.
"Perhaps a combination with Replication will be the core of my future development."
Contemplating the direction of skill development and sensing the capabilities of his own Spirit Skill, time quietly slipped away.
The next day, Su Wen opened his eyes. Old Jerry was finally about to fully absorb the medicinal power of the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato.
Being an elderly person with only a cultivation level of twenty, it took Old Jerry a full day to absorb the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato's power. However, such an extended period of refinement also indicated the effectiveness of the process.
As time passed, the Dragon Qi that surrounded Old Jerry gradually merged into him, eventually becoming a part of Old Jerry's aura.
Simultaneously, a mighty and steady air emanated from Old Jerry's aura.
Opening his eyes, Old Jerry seemed as if he had transcended time. He released his Martial Spirit.
Sweet Potato.
No, it should now be called the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato.
It wasn't just a harmonization; it was a perfect integration.
Although Old Jerry's Martial Spirit underwent significant changes after evolution, there was no issue calling it the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato, given the swirling Dragon Qi and golden leaf veins.
It shared the same features, only manifesting in a different external appearance.
"My Martial Spirit has changed so much!" Old Jerry exclaimed as he looked at his drastically transformed Martial Spirit.
It was like switching from one mediocre tool to a powerful weapon!
"It seems like my First Spirit Skill has also changed," Old Jerry said in astonishment.
Su Wen was not surprised.
Such evolution would naturally cause changes in Spirit Skills.
He inquired about the current effects of Old Jerry's First Spirit Skill.
"My First Spirit Skill is still the same, but due to the changes in my Martial Spirit, it not only provides energy replenishment but can also imbue the user with a strand of Dragon Qi, strengthening the physique of the one who consumes it."
"Hmm?" Su Wen's gaze instantly changed, and he hurriedly asked, "Grandpa, is it a permanent enhancement?"
Old Jerry shook his head.
"No, this Dragon Qi will dissipate with the effects of the Sweet Potato, and the strengthened physique will return to normal."
Su Wen felt a bit disappointed. He had thought it was a permanent enhancement.
"However."
Old Jerry seemed to have learned the art of suspense, as his next words rekindled Su Wen's previously deflated mood.
"But." He scratched his head, as if unsure how to accurately describe it.
After multiple inquiries, Su Wen finally understood what Old Jerry meant.
In essence, the enhancement by Dragon Qi to the Spirit Master was genuinely occurring, a transformative strengthening of the Spirit Master's physique. However, the fundamental factor was still the Dragon Qi, and as the Dragon Qi dissipated, this transformation would regress.
Yet, having undergone enhancement is still an enhancement. With this firsthand experience of genuine strengthening, the subsequent body conditioning will be much easier. It's as if a path has been paved for you, allowing you to walk directly.
Su Wen took a sharp breath.
His expression was one of disbelief as he looked at Old Jerry.
"Grandpa, do you know how incredible your Spirit Skill is?"
The First Spirit Skill, a century-old Spirit Skill!
Unbelievable.
However, all of this seemed to be the strengthening of Old Jerry's Martial Spirit itself after evolution. The First Spirit Skill merely showcased it. A super-duper weakened version of the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato?
Nevertheless, even in its super-duper weakened version, it was more valuable than a complete Golden Dragon Sweet Potato when considering that, with Soul Power, it could be produced continuously. With the Sweet Potato created by Old Jerry's First Spirit Skill, body conditioning would become easier, and the threshold for the leap-level absorption of a Soul Ring would correspondingly decrease.
Su Wen pondered many things.
"Grandpa, it's better not to reveal the effects of your First Spirit Skill to others," Su Wen suggested.
After quickly going through his thoughts, Su Wen decided to bring Old Jerry to practice with Dugu Bo. Two elderly individuals should have common topics of conversation. Moreover, the time-limited weakened version of Dragon Qi would undoubtedly benefit Dugu Bo's Martial Spirit.
Perhaps, over the years of consumption, Dugu Bo's Martial Spirit might evolve once again from the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor to the Jade Phosphor Dragon Emperor. Of course, that was an exaggerated speculation. The most realistic scenario would be Dugu Bo's Martial Spirit becoming even more formidable, with the dragon bloodline within it further unearthed and strengthened.
...
On the third day back in New Moon Village, Su Wen roamed around the village. By coincidence, he arrived at Holy Spirit Village.
On a small hill in Holy Spirit Village, a figure was seated, seemingly engaged in cultivation.
Su Wen saw the figure from a distance and was a bit surprised.
This... Tang San seemed not to have left. Graduated, yet to depart for Suotuo City.
"Hmm?" Tang San also sensed the presence behind him, concluding his meditation. He swiftly turned around, assuming a defensive stance and looking at Su Wen.
"Are you Su Wen?"
With a faint impression, Tang San recognized Su Wen. He slightly relaxed his guard, but then a sense of unease crept in. He became more vigilant, tightening his sleeves. The hidden sleeve arrows were ready to be launched, and his hands were prepared to deploy concealed weapons at any moment.
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