Feeling the second soul vessel within his body, Lin Feng's mind stirred slightly.
The soul vessel near his heart was somewhat different from the first one near his liver.
It was more powerful, with a crimson hue that radiated a burning heat.
This soul vessel nourished the heart through a meridian point, and Lin Feng could sense the vitality it provided.
His heartbeat became stronger and more forceful, yet the number of beats per minute decreased.
Those familiar with biology would recognize this as an excellent sign—it meant Lin Feng's metabolism and cardiac efficiency had reached a new level.
The first soul vessel in the liver coursed with boundless vitality, resonating through the meridian with the one at the heart.
Faintly, Lin Feng sensed that these two pathways could be connected. The Innate Spirit Pearl returned once more to his dantian.
Soul power flowed, emerging from the dantian, passing through the liver, and converging at the heart.
Whoosh—
Refreshing!
Unprecedented refreshment!
His entire body felt like it was rejoicing, and the speed at which his soul power circulated more than doubled.
"Hahaha!"
Lin Feng stood up and laughed heartily, eyes full of bold ambition. He knew he was walking a path that was truly right.
Qian Renxue looked slightly dazed, a mysterious glint in her eyes, and smiled lightly.
She gently pushed Lin Feng back down.
"Huh?"
"Don't move! Your body's still weak! I need to check you properly."
Ling Yuan felt like she had heard that line somewhere before, but couldn't recall exactly where. She looked at Qian Renxue with a hint of envy, then glanced up at the sky, her pupils widening.
(Oh no, I forgot about her!)
She glanced at Qian Renxue's smiling face and sighed inwardly.
After bidding farewell to the two of them, she headed toward the commercial street in the city.
"Grandpa Ju, Grandpa She, you can come in now."
"Finally done?"
Ju Douluo and She Long looked at the intimate scene before them, their expressions unmoved—they had long grown used to it.
Ju Douluo silently grumbled, Young master, you really need to act with a bit more restraint. This boy is no simple, cheerful lad—anyone who can draw those kinds of pictures has to be a lecher at heart.
"Grandpa She, did you manage to obtain the whale glue you mentioned last time in the city?"
Qian Renxue massaged Lin Feng's temples gently, easing his mental fatigue.
"Reporting to young master, today the Thornfish monitored Xue Qinghe and also visited that noble's mansion. He should return by this evening."
"Mm."
Qian Renxue nodded. Watching Lin Feng grow stronger step by step, she was both happy and anxious.
After all, Lin Feng had only started with level 1 innate soul power—19 levels lower than her.
Now he was already at level 24, while she was at 36. Although the help of immortal herbs and thousand-year soul rings played a part, the shrinking gap despite their differing talents was undeniable.
And with the addition of soul vessels, Lin Feng's cultivation speed would only increase.
"Xiao Feng, how much enhancement does your second soul vessel provide?"
Lin Feng quietly enjoyed the massage and, after a brief thought, said:
"If it's just the first or second soul vessel alone, they each give a 20% boost.With both together, the training speed increases by 50%.For an ordinary person without soul vessels, these paths would only provide a 10% boost."
Ju Douluo's pupils contracted slightly. He asked:
"Then Xiao Feng, why does the combined boost exceed what we'd expect from just adding the two?Could it be that soul vessels can interconnect and reinforce each other?"
Lin Feng nodded with a slight smile:
"Grandpa Ju, I aim to pioneer a new era. If I can't connect the paths within a cultivation method, then it's not truly successful.Even the chaotic hammer techniques of the Clear Sky Clan emphasize chained movements, one wave after another."
Ju Douluo sighed:
"Indeed, indeed... Today I truly admire you, boy. No wonder the Grand Worship favors you."
She Long added:
"Then this technique—can we also cultivate it? Might you teach it to me?"
"Of course. This was always meant to be an open method. You're both welcome to learn it.I just hadn't had the chance to share it yet due to other matters.Once I finish writing out the second pathway, Grandpa She, please deliver it to the Grand Worship at Spirit Hall."
She Long's eyes lit up:
"Alright, leave it to me."
Now somewhat recovered, Lin Feng stood up under Qian Renxue's slightly reluctant gaze.
He had no choice—Qian Renxue's massage had ended, and she'd started touching him randomly and rubbing her face against him. If this continued, he feared he wouldn't be able to restrain himself.
Just then, a broad-shouldered figure entered the courtyard.
Thornfish Douluo wore a pleased expression and pulled something out of his storage-type soul tool.
"Young master, I've fulfilled your request. I found this hidden in a secret compartment under that noble's bedside.Already verified with a merchant—it's confirmed to be ten-thousand-year whale glue. This kind is extremely rare and naturally fragrant."
"Oh?"
Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows, her expression joyful.
Looking at the hefty block of whale glue weighing over ten pounds, Qian Renxue said:
"Very good. You all likely know the effects of whale glue. Keep half of it for yourselves, and give the other half to me.I won't need that much. If any of you have children in the future, you can let them try it—it might strengthen their bodies."
"Thank you, young master." ×3The three of them cut off half.
"Xiao Feng, come with me."
Qian Renxue took the whale glue, beckoned Lin Feng, and walked excitedly toward the room.
This was said to extend the lifespan of soul rings—and at the ten-thousand-year level, its effects far exceeded the ordinary thousand-year whale glue.
Having seen Lin Feng break soul ring limits before, Qian Renxue had been itching to try it. Now, after waiting several days, she finally had it in hand and naturally wanted to test it immediately.
The two closed the door. Lin Feng looked at Qian Renxue, his gaze beginning to drift.
"Xiao Xue, did you forget the other effect of whale glue?Maybe I should wait outside?"
Qian Renxue's lips curled, a mischievous gleam in her eyes.
"Not a chance. You're the one who discovered its effects.And as a theory master, how could you miss such a valuable research opportunity?As for the side effects—they're nothing. I can handle them effortlessly!"
"Well… alright then."
Two and a half minutes later…
Lin Feng, now with Qian Renxue draped on him, her eyes dreamy, her cheek nuzzling against him, fell silent.
Qian Renxue's face was flushed, her body warm. She lightly extended her tongue and exhaled warmly into Lin Feng's ear.
Lin Feng shivered.
Qian Renxue murmured softly:
"Xiao Feng, don't go. I feel a little uncomfortable. Just hold me for a while—it'll pass soon."
Lin Feng closed his eyes tightly and wrapped his arms around Qian Renxue's slender waist.
Qian Renxue smiled with joy, nestled her head against his shoulder, and gently breathed fragrant air toward him.
And so, the two of them waited… for the effects of the whale glue to subside.
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