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"This is…"
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes shimmered with an intense, uncontrollable desire as she gazed at the crystalline root before her.
"This is the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng," Davis explained with a calm smile. "It complements the Lovesick Heartbroken Red you once took. Together, they'll allow you to fully absorb its medicinal power. Moreover, the ginseng itself is an incredible tonic that can greatly strengthen your cultivation."
"Oh? It's that miraculous?"
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes sparkled with excitement as she carefully accepted the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng in both hands.
"Can I take it right now?"
"Of course," Davis replied with an indulgent chuckle. "You can take it whenever you like. Just don't do it here—you might disturb Zhuqing and Sister Yuehua. Let's go to the guest room. I'll protect you while you refine it."
"Alright."
Zhu Zhuyun nodded with a sweet smile, following Davis to the guest room. Under his guidance, she swallowed the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and began refining its medicinal energy.
The moment it entered her body, the powerful medicine began to take effect. A vast surge of warmth spread through her organs, bones, and meridians, flowing continuously through every corner of her being.
To speed up the process, Zhu Zhuyun circulated her Xuantian Technique—now already at the seventh level. The increase in her soul power rivaled even the speed she once achieved through her Spirit Cat Meditation Technique.
As she absorbed more of the energy, the power of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng began merging into every one of her cells. Within those very cells, traces of the Lovesick Heartbroken Red still lingered.
When the two medicinal powers met, it was like dry tinder encountering a blazing flame—explosive and fierce. A burst of searing energy erupted within her, causing a tremendous reaction that unleashed boundless power!
Outside, Davis observed her closely, his Evil Eyes of Ice and Fire glowing faintly. He was prepared to intervene at any moment should the energy spiral out of control.
Fortunately, his vigilance was not needed. Under his steady gaze, Zhu Zhuyun's condition only improved. The immense energy was being fully absorbed by her body, and her cultivation began climbing rapidly—
Level seventy-four, seventy-five, seventy-six… seventy-seven… until finally stabilizing at seventy-eight.
The potency of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was already formidable, and its resonance with the Lovesick Heartbroken Red made it even stronger. It was no wonder Zhu Zhuyun's power had risen so swiftly.
At last, she slowly opened her eyes—large, black, and gleaming like polished pearls. Feeling the new strength flowing through her veins, she couldn't help but beam with joy.
"Davis! My soul power—it's reached level seventy-eight! And after taking the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, I can feel my cultivation aptitude improving greatly. I might even be stronger than those born with innate full soul power!"
"Haha! Congratulations, my lovely wife!" Davis laughed heartily, nodding in satisfaction. With the combined effects of the two miraculous herbs, Zhu Zhuyun had truly been reborn—her very body transformed.
Now, in terms of talent, Zhu Zhuyun was second only to Davis and Qian Renxue. Even Bibi Dong could only rival her at best.
"Hehe!" Zhu Zhuyun giggled with delight. "I'll keep training hard! I'm sure it won't be long before I break through to level eighty. Then I'll finally be able to claim my eighth spirit ring!"
The Rogue Rabbit…
The image of Xiao Wu flickered through Davis's mind. Her spirit ring and spirit bone were undoubtedly perfect matches for Zhu Zhuyun.
For defense, there was Invincible Golden Body; for offense, Eight-Stage Drop; for speed, Teleportation; and a soul skill that granted complete immunity to physical attacks—Ethereal Form. Every one of them suited Zhu Zhuyun perfectly.
With his and Zhu Zhuyun's current power, and with Zhuqing's support, the three of them using their Martial Soul Fusion Technique could easily contend with a Super Douluo. Even the Titan Giant Ape or Azure Bull Python wouldn't stand a chance.
"Well then, my dear wife," Davis teased, "you'd better train hard! Once you reach level eighty, I'll personally take you to the Star Dou Forest to hunt that hundred-thousand-year-old Rogue Rabbit. Then you'll have your own hundred-thousand-year spirit ring. How about that?"
"Hehe, alright!" Zhu Zhuyun laughed happily, throwing herself into his arms and resting her head against his chest.
About an hour and a half later, Zhu Zhuqing and Tang Yuehua awoke. When they learned that Zhu Zhuyun's cultivation had reached level seventy-eight, they sincerely congratulated her.
Soon after, it was Zhu Zhuqing's turn. Under Davis's protection, she began absorbing the twenty-thousand-year Dark Night Spirit Cat's Right Arm Bone.
Two hours passed quietly. Finally, Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes—her aura sharper than ever. Her soul power had risen to level sixty-five.
Seeing her awaken, Davis smiled mischievously. "Awake already, my little wife?"
"Mhm." Zhu Zhuqing nodded shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"So, Zhuqing," Davis asked curiously, "what spirit ability did that arm bone grant you?"
At the question, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up with excitement. She immediately released her martial spirit. Both her hands transformed into fierce, razor-sharp claws. Her nails turned a deep amethyst hue—ten centimeters long and gleaming with deadly sharpness.
If those claws were blood-red instead, they would be terrifying enough to give anyone nightmares.
"Watch carefully, husband," she said playfully.
As she activated her Xuantian Technique, soul power surged through her right arm. The arm bone appeared faintly beneath her skin, and her claws grew even sharper—if before they could slice through iron, now they could cut through jade and gold alike.
"This Dark Night Spirit Cat's Right Arm Bone enhances the sharpness of my claws and greatly boosts my right arm's offensive strength. It also granted me a new spirit ability called Soul-Piercing Night Strike!
"When activated, my claws harden and my speed increases dramatically. I can launch a piercing strike forward—dark-type soul power corrodes the enemy's defenses, dealing devastating damage. If I combine it with my first ability, Nether Spike, its power increases even further!"
Davis listened intently, then chuckled inwardly. Isn't that just a dark-element version of Chidori? he mused. Lightning replaced with shadow—how fitting.
"Zhuqing," he said aloud with a teasing grin, "mind giving us a little demonstration?"
"Well…" Zhu Zhuqing scratched her cheek awkwardly. "It's… not exactly convenient right now."
"Huh? Why not?"
She shot him a meaningful glare, her face turning pink. "You tell me, husband?"
Realization dawned instantly, and Davis laughed awkwardly. "Ah… right. Not the best timing, haha…"
After all, last night had been… rather intense.
"Then you should rest here at home," Davis said gently. "I'll take Sister Yuehua to get her fourth spirit ring. Zhuyun, stay and look after Zhuqing."
"No problem! Davis, Sister Yuehua, take care out there," Zhu Zhuyun replied cheerfully.
"Don't worry," Davis reassured her. "We're only heading to the nearby Soul Hunting Forest. We'll be back by tonight."
Based on his calculations, Tang Yuehua could only handle a six-thousand-year spirit ring at most, so there was no need to travel all the way to the Star Dou Forest. The one within the Xingluo Empire would suffice.
"Alright, Sister Yuehua," Davis said warmly as he took her delicate hand. "Let's go."
"Mm." Tang Yuehua smiled faintly, and together, they set off toward the Soul Hunting Forest.
(End of Chapter)