"Brother Feng, how much do you think their soul power will increase?"
Jiang Xiaofeng said, "That depends on their talent and existing soul power. The lower the current level, the greater the increase. The one I'm most optimistic about is Sister Ling!"
Hu Liena looked at Feng Lingling with a jealous expression."She's just a bit more mature than me. Am I not pretty too?"
Jiang Xiaofeng shook his head helplessly. This girl was always thinking about the wrong things."Of course you're pretty, and your figure is great too—but you're just not my type!"
Instead of being disappointed, Hu Liena looked at him eagerly."Then what type do you like?"
Jiang Xiaofeng thought for a moment, and Bibi Dong's face appeared in his mind."How should I put it... I like someone like the teacher."
Hu Liena gave a pout."Seriously? Other than Teacher, who else could be like her? If you didn't want to answer, you could've just said so instead of dodging with that. Brother Feng, you're the worst!"
Jiang Xiaofeng wanted to refute, but figured it wasn't necessary. Who he liked didn't need anyone's approval."Forget it. Let's just focus on protecting them while they cultivate."
Soon, Wolf Third woke up, having gained 3 levels in soul power. Wolf Second followed, but only gained 2 levels. However, Tiger Boss was on a different level—he reached level 40, on the verge of becoming a Soul Sect.
Tiger Boss beamed with joy."Brother Feng, this spirit grass is insane! With my talent, I would've been lucky to reach Soul Elder, but now I'm at Soul Sect! You're incredible!"
Jiang Xiaofeng replied, "Good, as long as you broke through. Let's wait for the others."
Suddenly, Mo Bot—who had been stuck at level 59—began to radiate intense energy fluctuations as soul power surged around him. With a muffled grunt, he stood up, ecstatic."Holy Son, I've broken through! As soon as I obtain a soul ring, I'll be a Soul Emperor!"
Despite his age, Mo Bot was giddy like a child. It was all thanks to the spiritual herb that Jiang Xiaofeng had given him.
Jiang Xiaofeng smiled."Good to hear. That herb wasn't wasted after all. Now let's see how the remaining three do."
Xie Yue, Yan, and Feng Lingling were still absorbing the medicinal properties of their spirit grasses.
Half an hour passed. Xie Yue and Yan woke up successively, each gaining 5 levels—Xie Yue reaching level 47, and Yan level 46.
Only Feng Lingling remained in cultivation.
Mo Bot frowned."Strange. Given her talent, she should've been one of the first to wake up. Why is she the last?"
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded."Yeah, this is unusual. Sister Ling should've finished by now—it's been almost an hour. This spirit herb might be making a major change to her."
Mo Bot agreed."From the looks of it, the herb is probably transforming her body."
Everyone was eager to see what Feng Lingling would become. After all, those with higher talent had already awakened. She, with only innate level 3 soul power, was last.
Then, something astonishing happened. Her martial soul, the Book of Destiny, emerged on its own and began flipping pages uncontrollably.
"What's going on? Her martial soul came out on its own?""I've never seen this before. Is Sister Ling alright?"
Even Jiang Xiaofeng was intrigued."What's happening? Even her martial soul is reacting like this..."
The next moment, the Book of Destiny began to transform.Its once-yellowed pages turned gold, and its exterior shifted from ordinary to a majestic, regal form.
"Hah!"
A clear cry rang out as Feng Lingling awoke. Her soul power surged dramatically—from level 32 Soul Elder straight to level 40. If it weren't for the soul ring limit, she might have climbed even higher.
Everyone was stunned. Her soul power skyrocketed like a flood.
"Good heavens, I've never seen such a jump! Eight levels in one go!"
Mo Bot quickly asked,"What happened to your martial soul?"
Feng Lingling nodded."My martial soul has changed—it's now the Heavenly Tome!"
Three soul rings appeared around her. Most shockingly, the first ring, once white, had now turned yellow.
Jiang Xiaofeng laughed aloud."I knew it! This spirit herb was perfect for her. Not only did her martial soul mutate, even her first soul ring improved in quality!"
Mo Bot smiled too. This was his first time seeing such an occurrence—and it was definitely a good thing.
Feng Lingling beamed."Thank you for the herb, Xiaofeng. My soul power has reached level 40, my martial soul has mutated, and all my soul rings have increased by 200 years!"
Yan shouted,"No way! Soul rings can increase in age? Brother Feng, do you have any more of that stuff? I want one too!"
Everyone else looked at Jiang Xiaofeng with hopeful eyes.
Jiang Xiaofeng shook his head."Not a chance. Finding even one of those heavenly treasures was a miracle. What, you think I run a wholesale shop?"
Feng Lingling said,"My soul skills have changed too. Watch!"
"First Soul Skill: All members' speed +50%, duration: 3 minutes.""Second Soul Skill: All members' strength +50%, bonus +1 soul power level, duration: 5 minutes.""Third Soul Skill: Soul power recovery +200% during battle; +500% when not in battle!"
Everyone stared at her in shock. These were monstrous skills. Except for the first one, the second and third were absolute game-changers. A flat +1 soul power level for everyone? At level 99, that's practically a god-mode trial version.And the third skill? 500% recovery out of combat? That's heaven-tier stuff.
"Hahaha! Holy Son, we've struck gold. This is absolutely a top-tier martial soul, no doubt about it!"
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded."Of course. Sister Ling's martial soul wasn't ordinary to begin with. Now with the spirit herb's help, it's fully evolved. We're all going to rely on her from now on!"
Feng Lingling chuckled."Xiaofeng, you're such a tease. Everything I have now is thanks to you. As I said before, I'll always follow your lead!"
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded."Thank you, Sister Ling. Everyone's soul power has improved, so let's skip the Soul Arena today. Rest up and reflect on the changes. I'm going to get some rest too."
Only then did they notice how tired Jiang Xiaofeng looked. There wasn't much chance to rest on the carriage, and they had been so absorbed in the spirit herbs that they'd overlooked him.
"Brother Feng, go rest. We can handle things here!"
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded and returned to his room. Seeing that everyone had advanced, he finally felt at ease and soon drifted into deep sleep.
You upgraded your Seven Treasures to Nine Treasures? Well, I've mutated too. Bet you're out of tricks now, huh?
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