Chapter 139: Chapter 139: The Gift of the Gengjin Fruit — Tang Yuehua's Breakthrough
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Inside the carriage, Tang Yuehua gently parted her lips and spoke softly, "Your Highness, once we arrive at the Clear Sky Sect, I will do my
Inside the carriage, Tang Yuehua gently parted her lips and spoke softly,
"Your Highness, once we arrive at the Clear Sky Sect, I will do my best to persuade my elder brother and the five elders to lift the sect's ban and form an alliance with the Star Luo Empire."
"The five elders have long hoped to reopen the sect to the world, so gaining their support shouldn't be too difficult. In fact, before the sect closed itself off, it already supported the Star Luo Empire. So they should be open to an alliance."
"The only variable is my brother. As the Sect Master, he's always been overly cautious. I'm not sure if I'll be able to convince him alone. When the time comes, I may need Your Highness to step in and speak with him alongside me."
"As for whether he'll ultimately agree… to be honest, I don't know. But based on his personality, he might at least choose to support Star Luo in secret."
Hearing this, Dai Weisi curled his lips into a confident smile and chuckled.
"Lady Yuehua, there's no need to worry. Sect Master Clear Sky will agree to the alliance—because I have something in my possession that he simply cannot refuse."
"Oh?"
Tang Yuehua raised an intrigued brow, her sky-blue eyes filled with curiosity. She smiled lightly.
"And what might that be, Your Highness? You seem so confident."
"This!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Dai Weisi revealed a golden fruit in his hand—it was the Gengjin Fruit, the same rare treasure that had once empowered Dai Pojun and Dai Tianxing.
The moment the fruit appeared, Tang Yuehua's martial spirit, the Ruyi Ring, trembled with a surge of longing—as if desperately desiring the golden fruit.
Tang Yuehua's gaze remained fixed on the Gengjin Fruit, her breathing quickened, though she resisted the temptation and asked,
"Your Highness… this is…?"
"This is the Gengjin Fruit," Dai Weisi explained calmly. "I discovered it in a hidden location within the Star Luo Empire."
Since Dai Weisi had already committed to his "bait-and-trap" plan, he might as well claim all immortal herbs originated from within the empire—thus keeping the true location of the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well a secret.
"According to my research with Senior Yang Wudi, we found that the Gengjin Fruit greatly enhances weapon-type martial spirits. And the Clear Sky Hammer, as you know, is exactly that."
"By consuming this fruit, a Clear Sky Hammer soul master would not only strengthen their martial spirit's quality but also significantly boost their cultivation speed."
At this point, he recalled that Tang Yuehua's martial spirit—though a mutated form of the Clear Sky Hammer—was still a weapon-type spirit.
Despite her innate domain talent, her soul power had never surpassed level 9, putting her behind even someone like Yu Xiaogang with his Pig Beast spirit.
Thinking of this, Dai Weisi suddenly grinned to himself.
Why not use her as a test subject?
If this Gengjin Fruit helps her surpass level 10, she could finally become a soul master—and her influence within the Clear Sky Sect would be much stronger as a result.
With that thought, Dai Weisi smiled and said,
"Lady Yuehua, you're a weapon spirit master, right? I'd like to gift this Gengjin Fruit to you. Try it—see if it works."
"Huh? Your Highness, this is far too valuable—I can't possibly accept it!"
Tang Yuehua was stunned. She hadn't expected Dai Weisi to offer her such a precious treasure and instinctively tried to decline, though the yearning in her eyes was hard to hide.
Dai Weisi naturally noticed her conflicted expression.
"Come now, Lady Yuehua, no need to be so reserved," he said with a chuckle.
"If this fruit truly strengthens your martial spirit, it will give you far greater authority when speaking to your brother and the elders. Don't you agree?"
Tang Yuehua gently nodded, his logic convincing her.
"In that case… thank you, Your Highness."
"No need for thanks. Just remember—the skin of the Gengjin Fruit is very tough. You only need to bite a small piece and suck out the juice inside. Then immediately begin meditating to refine the medicinal energy. Understood?"
"Yes, I understand."
With a gentle smile, Tang Yuehua revealed her pearly teeth, delicately bit into the fruit's skin, and began greedily drinking its juice. Afterward, she sat cross-legged and started practicing the Clear Sky Sect's meditation technique to refine the energy.
Dai Weisi sat beside her as a protector, occasionally opening the curtain to enjoy the passing scenery.
The carriage traveled slowly down a bustling main road, the cool autumn breeze brushing his face. Merchants and travelers crowded the roads. A few prosperous villages and small towns dotted the landscape, and in the far distance, the towering mountains housing Heaven Dou Imperial Academy came into view.
To ensure Tang Yuehua wasn't disturbed during her breakthrough, Dai Weisi had ordered the carriage to move slowly. Two hours passed in a flash.
Finally, Tang Yuehua slowly opened her beautiful eyes. A faint, joyful smile hung on her lips.
She rose and gave Dai Weisi a deep bow. Her face glowed with happiness as she exclaimed,
"Thank you, Your Highness, for gifting me this miraculous fruit. With its power, my soul power has finally surpassed level 10!"
Though it was only a single level, Tang Yuehua was beyond thrilled. She had waited over twenty years for this breakthrough.
Having soul power but never qualifying as a true soul master had always been her greatest regret.
Now, thanks to the Gengjin Fruit, she had crossed the threshold. With just one soul ring, she would officially become a soul master!
Even more astonishing, she felt that her Ruyi Ring had become denser and tougher, and it now emitted a faint offensive aura. Perhaps she could one day become a powerful battle-type soul master.
"Haha, no need for formalities, Lady Yuehua."
"No, Your Highness—I must thank you!" she said with deep sincerity.
"You don't understand… I've waited so long for this moment."
Then, Tang Yuehua told Dai Weisi the truth about her martial spirit's flaw. Though he already knew, he listened patiently to her story.
"If not for your generosity, I'd never have broken through to level 10, never had the chance to become a true soul master. Your Highness, your kindness is as great as rebirth. If ever you need my help, I, Tang Yuehua, will do everything in my power—even walk through fire and water for you without hesitation."
Hearing this, Dai Weisi couldn't help but grin.
"Haha, if that's the case, Lady Yuehua, then I'll be sure to take you up on that. Don't be surprised if I start bothering you often!"
"Pfft!" Tang Yuehua laughed sincerely, and with her smile, two adorable dimples appeared on her cheeks.
"If it's Your Highness… then you can bother me however you like!" she said, then instantly blushed—clearly her mind had wandered to something a bit inappropriate.
"Alright, Lady Yuehua. Now that your soul power has reached level 10, let's head to Sunset Forest and help you acquire your first soul ring."
"Okay! No problem!"
A new fire lit in Tang Yuehua's heart. Just like in her childhood, she was once again full of excitement—eager to discover what her first soul skill would be.
"Your Ruyi Ring is a versatile martial spirit," Dai Weisi said thoughtfully.
"You could follow either the control-type or assault-type soul master path. Have you given it any thought?"
After a pause, he added,
"Pardon me for speaking frankly, but given how delicate your body is, I suggest focusing on the control-type path. In one-on-one battles, control-types often hold an edge."
"No," Tang Yuehua replied firmly.
"I choose to become an assault-type soul master. Because not only has my martial spirit evolved—but my innate domain has as well, thanks to the Gengjin Fruit."
(End of Chapter)