Chapter 41: Martial Soul Evolution
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. A pill exuding a rich medicinal fragrance was being held by Xiao Yu. This pill was crafted from the essences of the Fiery Apricot, Eight-Petal Immortal Herb, and Dew of Visionary Water, combined with over a dozen top-quality medicinal herbs. Xiao Yu prepared this pill to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
Not far away, Dugu Yan also held a pill, white with a red tint and emitting a faint mist. She nervously asked her grandfather, Dugu Bo, "Grandpa, will this really evolve my martial soul if I eat it?"
Next to Xiao Yu, Ye Lingling didn't speak, but her beautiful eyes seemed to ask the same question as they looked at Xiao Yu.
"Don't worry, you little ones."
Yang Wudi, who had fulfilled his long-cherished wish, was in a good mood and confidently patted his chest, assuring them, "Our clan's alchemy skills have been passed down for hundreds of years. These immortal herbs are born from the essence of heaven and earth, absorbing the sun and moon's brilliance. They possess the power of creation and will undoubtedly yield unexpected benefits."
"Yanyan, eat it!"
Dugu Bo encouraged Dugu Yan, "Old Goat's raw materials are all highly nourishing. Even if it doesn't advance your martial soul, it will greatly enhance your physical strength and speed up your soul power cultivation."
Under her most trusted grandfather's urging, Dugu Yan swallowed the pill. Xiao Yu smiled at Ye Lingling before placing the pill into his mouth.
Ye Lingling, almost blindly obedient to Xiao Yu, only swallowed her pill after seeing Xiao Yu take his.
As for Zi Long and Xie Wu, their martial souls originated from constellations and couldn't advance further. Therefore, Yang Wudi gave them supplements to enhance their physical strength and cultivation, which they chewed like candy.
As soon as Xiao Yu swallowed the pill, he felt a warm current spread rapidly from his abdomen. The terrifying medicinal power was released, and a surge of heat flowed into his meridians, making Xiao Yu grit his teeth. He quickly sat cross-legged to channel his soul power and digest the medicinal energy.
Under the influence of his soul power, the initially raging medicinal power became gentle. Xiao Yu felt all his pores open up, greedily absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.
Guided by his soul power, the medicinal energy circulated throughout his body, transforming his meridians, bones, and internal organs. Even his soul was rapidly nurtured, making Xiao Yu feel as if he were swimming in a golden ocean, forgetting everything.
After an unknown period, Xiao Yu finally absorbed all the medicinal power. He slowly opened his eyes to see Ye Lingling's concerned and slightly anxious face.
"Xiao... Xiao Yu, you're awake!"
Ye Lingling was startled by Xiao Yu's sudden awakening and stammered.
Xiao Yu gently nodded, reaching out to rub Ye Lingling's head, and softly asked, "I'm fine. How about you? How did you absorb the medicinal power?"
"Already finished long ago. Unlike you, so slow."
Before Ye Lingling could answer, Dugu Yan replied boldly, "Lingling and I finished absorbing the pill half a month ago. Seeing you still unconscious, this silly girl worried herself sick. She couldn't eat or sleep, and lost a lot of weight!"
"Yanzi, don't talk nonsense!"
Ye Lingling's face turned red with embarrassment, "I... I didn't."
By the end, her voice was so soft it was barely audible, even to the nearby Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu smiled slightly, holding Ye Lingling's delicate hand, "Didn't I say I'd never do anything reckless? Absorbing the medicinal power took too long this time. I'm sorry for worrying you."
"Mm."
Ye Lingling gently nodded, not pulling her hand away. Instead, she felt much more at ease.
"By the way," Xiao Yu quickly changed the topic, "how did the pills work for you?"
Ye Lingling replied, "After absorbing the medicinal power, my soul power broke through to level thirty. Yanzi had already reached the level thirty bottleneck before taking the pill. Grandpa Dugu then helped us capture two thousand-year-old soul beasts. After absorbing the soul rings, my soul power reached level thirty-three, and Yanzi's soul power is almost level thirty-seven."
Before taking the pill, Dugu Yan was already at the bottleneck of becoming a quasi-Soul Elder, while Ye Lingling was around level twenty-six or twenty-seven. This result was within Xiao Yu's expectations.
## "How about your martial souls? Have there been any changes?"
Dugu Yan's pill was crafted from the essences of Earth Dragon Gourd, Fiery Apricot, and Eight-Petal Immortal Herb. Ye Lingling's pill contained the essences of Qiluo Tulip, Narcissus Jade Muscles Bone, and Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. Xiao Yu didn't believe that these three immortal herbs only served to increase soul power.
"Sister Yanzi's martial soul evolved into a dragon. Although it lost its original toxicity, it now grants her immense attack power," Ye Lingling replied softly. "My martial soul seems to have changed as well. Besides its original healing ability, it can now restore soul power. Somehow, my martial soul seems to tell me that the limitations of the Nine-Hearted Begonia no longer apply to me."
"That's correct!" Xiao Yu confirmed. "One of the ingredients in your pill came from the Qiluo Tulip, an elegant and magnificent herb that absorbs the essence of heaven and earth as well as the brilliance of the sun and moon. It has an unimaginable effect on plant-type martial souls. Now, the curse of the Nine-Hearted Begonia no longer exists for you. Your martial soul is no longer the pure Nine-Hearted Begonia but its superior form."
Xiao Yu paused, "Lingling, the superior form of the Nine-Hearted Begonia has never been recorded. How about you name it yourself?"
"Holy... Holy Heart Begonia!" Ye Lingling didn't know why, but when Xiao Yu suggested naming her martial soul, this name popped into her head.
"An excellent name!" Xiao Yu nodded approvingly. Then, he solemnly reminded Ye Lingling, "Lingling, after we return, only tell your grandfather and father about your martial soul's evolution. Don't let anyone else know."
"Why?" Before Ye Lingling could respond, Dugu Yan couldn't help but ask, "Lingling's martial soul evolution is such a good thing. Why hide it?"
"Because people are unpredictable," Xiao Yu replied seriously. "Not to mention others, let's talk about the current top auxiliary clan, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. The Nine-Hearted Begonia has never threatened their position due to its martial soul inheritance limitations. But if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan learns that Lingling's martial soul has overcome this flaw, what do you think they will do?"
Ye Lingling murmured, "My grandfather and father have mentioned that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan has always been wary of our Nine-Hearted Begonia family. Their disciples continuously monitor our family."
(End of Chapter)
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