Chapter 818: Blazing Sun Grass
"I naturally understand the importance of independence, but they are a team!" Yu Xiaogang hoped Sun Ming would take a step back, given that this person seemed quite gentle.
What if?
Sun Ming smiled without speaking.
Qian Renxue proposed, "Since you say teamwork is important, then show it to us, okay? In the world of soulmasters, strength is always respected, though not as blatantly as soul beasts."
Faced with Qian Renxue's mockery, Xiao Wu was furious, about to retort, but Tang San stopped her.
They're under someone else's roof now and mustn't act rashly.
Even though he dotes on Xiao Wu, he can't just let her spew insults now.
If they irritate these two, Xiao Wu would really be doomed.
"Who are you?" Yu Xiaogang had never seen Qian Renxue before, slightly puzzled.
"The daughter of the current Pope of Martial Soul Hall." Qian Renxue admitted openly, perhaps because her relationship with Bibi Dong had eased, or maybe she wanted to disgust Yu Xiaogang.
This "master" she utterly despised, never understanding what her mother saw in this trash back then.
Trash can be remodelled and reused.
But not this guy.
Yu Xiaogang's complexion worsened, thinking internally: Judging the age of this girl... Was this the reason Bibi Dong broke up with me back then? I thought she was pure, turns out she was pregnant with someone else's child while with me! After giving birth, she must have abandoned me immediately!
Utterly abominable!
But he had to swallow this grievance now and said in a deep voice, "How does the Holy Maiden plan to showcase?"
Qian Renxue smiled at Sun Ming, "Uncle Sun, you're only five years older than Tang San, why not let them compete against you?"
Dai Mubai and the others, hearing this, broke into cold sweats.
Those nine hundred thousand-year soul rings were still vivid just now!
This was a peerless Douluo!
How big?
Probably a single glance from him, and they're done for!
"If I were to compete myself, it would be a bit bullying, as I've never represented Tiandou Royal Academy in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament." Sun Ming shook his head, then concerned himself with Qian Renxue's address, "Isn't your age older than mine? Why call me uncle?"
"Soulmaster cultivation respects the accomplished." Qian Renxue said solemnly, "Moreover, my mother calls you Brother Sun Ming, if I were to call you brother, wouldn't it confuse generations?"
"I don't care about generational addresses, like Poison Douluo, at the beginning, I just called him Old Brother or such." Sun Ming refuted and then turned to Tang San, "Since you want to prove it to me, let me arrange it. After all, the Pope and Holy Maiden are outsiders, it's fine if they suggest, but it's improper for them to choose people."
"As guests, of course, they won't interfere." Bibi Dong said, "Just wondering if we could stay to watch?"
"I don't mind." Sun Ming's gaze swept over the Shrek group.
"The Pope staying to watch is our honor." Already presumptuous, Yu Xiaogang wanted to prove to Bibi Dong what an outstanding man she had abandoned back then!
"Yu Xiaogang, remember, standing in front of you are the Pope and Holy Maiden of the Martial Soul Hall. When addressing, you must add 'Your Majesty' or 'Your Grace'." Qian Renxue deliberately reminded.
"Yes, Holy Maiden... Your Grace." Yu Xiaogang sighed, lowering his stance considerably.
Bibi Dong was even more disappointed.
To know the times means excellence?
No!
Just bullying the weak and fearing the strong.
Back then, even when Sun Ming wasn't a peerless Douluo, he dared threaten her in the Martial Soul Hall.
"Er Long."
"Here, Dean." Liu Erlong stood up sharply, like a tall pine, unwavering.
"Bring Wu Youyou here."
"Just her?"
"Enough."
"Right, she's already a Soul King."
Liu Erlong was about to leave but was stopped by Yu Xiaogang, who asked Sun Ming, "Isn't summoning a Soul King a bit excessive?"
If it were an ordinary Soul King, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't have any objections, but he'd heard of Wu Youyou, definitely not someone Tang San and the others could handle.
"Wu Youyou is twelve years old this year." Sun Ming stated a fact.
"But a Soul King..." Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, wanting Sun Ming to change his mind.
"Yu Xiaogang, don't push your luck." Qian Renxue continued to play the villain coldly, "You're the first to bargain with a peerless Douluo."
"It's just Uncle Sun being gentle to people; if it were someone else, even a Soul Venerable would likely teach you a lesson."
"You should have some self-awareness."
Sun Ming looked at Yu Xiaogang for a while, feeling this person was somewhat shameless, but still said, "In that case, Liu Erlong, please call Wu Youyou, Dugu Yan, and the disciple she took in, Zhu Zhuqing, over here."
"Yes." Liu Erlong understood that when Sun Ming calls her by her full name, it indicates a bit of anger—Yu Xiaogang, Yu Xiaogang, Sun Ming is kind to you, but that's no reason for you to be so brazen... perhaps it's best to cut off contact with them from now on; after twenty years, it seems I owe nothing.
After Liu Erlong left, Sun Ming didn't mind the Shrek members standing aside, but instead looked towards Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, smiling, "I was a bit out of line just now, pardon me. Let's continue discussing the transaction."
"No problem." Bibi Dong was completely indifferent to Yu Xiaogang and the others standing on the side, and took out four soul bones of ten-thousand-year level, instantly attracting the eyes of the Shrek members with their brilliant light.
Greed, desire.
Judging by the quality, they were roughly close to fifty-thousand-year level!
Sun Ming inspected them briefly, finding them satisfactory. He transmitted his voice using Soul Power to summon Dugu Bo.
With his unrivaled strength, he arrived faster than Liu Erlong, coming from the Ice-Fire Lake side. He didn't even glance at the Shrek members, but instead cupped his hands towards Bibi Dong and said, "Greetings, Your Holiness, the Pope."
"Your Holiness Dugu, you're too kind." Bibi Dong stood up and returned the courtesy, since the other's Soul Power had also reached level ninety-nine, making him a peerless Douluo. As Pope, she could not disdain him just because of her status.
As for why Sun Ming isn't also called "Your Holiness"... isn't it because they are closer?
"Greetings, Your Holiness Dugu!"
The Shrek members bowed in unison.
"Hmm."
Only then did Dugu Bo look over the teachers and students of Shrek Academy, but he merely glanced and paid them no further attention.
[Such arrogance!]
Tang San silently resented in his heart, vowing to become such a strong person in the future to regain his dignity.
"Old brother Sun Ming, tell me, what kind of Immortal Herbs should I give?" Dugu Bo put away the four ten-thousand-year soul bones, addressed Sun Ming as a brother, and asked cheerfully.
"These four ten-thousand-year soul bones are close to fifty-thousand-year level; we can't shortchange Sister Dong and my niece." Sun Ming said.
"Wait!"
Qian Renxue protested, "When did I become your niece?"
"Didn't you just call me Uncle Sun? You took advantage of me, so calling you niece isn't too much, right?" Sun Ming jested.
Qian Renxue bit her lip tightly, "No one has ever taken advantage of me."
Sun Ming tucked his hands under his armpits, chuckling, "Well, now there is. Does it feel novel?"
Qian Renxue: "······"
Seeing the silence, Sun Ming didn't continue to tease but turned to Dugu Bo, "Old brother, did you choose well?"
"I haven't decided; can you give me some advice?" Dugu Bo returned the question to Sun Ming.
"Sister Dong, you want four Immortal Herbs; do you know who they're for?" Sun Ming asked, "The effects of Immortal Herbs differ, but their preciousness depends on whether they suit the person."
"The first one, naturally for Little Snow." Bibi Dong said.
"Little Snow's Martial Spirit has bright attributes, accompanied by intense heat, and so she should take the Blazing Sun Herb." Sun Ming named an Immortal Herb, and Dugu Bo took out a red three-leaf herb from the Storage Soul Guidance Device, with a golden Treasure Bead in the center, exuding strange ripples.
Qian Renxue swallowed, feeling her body—or her Martial Spirit—longing for this Immortal Herb.
"This is the Scorching Sun Clover!" Tang San's eyes widened in disbelief; in his memory, this kind of Immortal Herb only grows in lands of extreme Yang, and if consumed by humans, could unblock all meridians, making it a legendary Immortal Treasure!
"You recognize it?" Dugu Bo looked at Tang San in surprise, "Scorching Sun Clover? That name is apt, but too long; let's simply call it Blazing Sun Herb." The most up-to-date version is on M(VLEMPY)R.
"Senior, can you sell it to me?" Tang San's eyes showed longing; if he could consume it, his Soul Power could instantly increase by ten levels, and his body could become the legendary Innate Yang Body.
By then, not only would his Soul Power be endless, but his physique could be ten times stronger than it is now!
People in this world likely don't understand pharmacology well; even if they comprehend that this Immortal Treasure could increase strength, they definitely don't know as much as he does. He should give it a try.
What if?
"Sure, for a piece of hundred-thousand-year soul bone, I'll sell it to you; the rabbit beside you happens to have one." Dugu Bo said flatly.
"Senior, please don't joke." Tang San's expression turned cold, "Even if you're peerless, why hike the price?"
Clearly Bibi Dong bought one piece of ten-thousand-year soul bone for one Immortal Herb!
But with him, it's a hundred-thousand-year soul bone?
"Judging by your appearance, you seem aware of this herb's effects, but no matter where you found out, the item is with me, I'll sell it however I see fit." If Sun Ming and Bibi Dong weren't present, considering possible connections, he would've just exterminated this insolent kid, avoiding unnecessary conversation.
Sun Ming took the Blazing Sun Herb from Dugu Bo's hands and said, "The effect of this Blazing Sun Herb is quite simple; it purifies the Light attributes. Little Snow, if you consume it directly, based on your current seventy-three level Soul Saint cultivation, you could enhance your Soul Power by six levels without side effects, and strengthen your physique sufficiently to bear higher-quality hundred-thousand-year soul rings."
"But that's indeed the most wasteful approach. I can process it, refining it into a pill to amplify its effects, helping your body reach the ninety-seven rank Titled Douluo level; Soul Power could increase by nine levels, which means after becoming a Soul Douluo, aside from the normal one level Soul Power added with each soul ring added to your Martial Spirit, you'd gain a direct rise of two levels."
"If your eighth soul ring's quality is exceptionally high, taking you to level eighty-two, the extra two-level rise in Soul Power would continue upward, reaching level eighty-four."
"After all, enhancing Soul Power breaks through the limits of accumulated Soul Power, rather than simply increasing Soul Power amount."