hotmtlnovel Chapter 16: Distributing Immortal Herbs, First Meeting with the Pope
Chapter 16: Distributing Immortal Herbs, First Meeting with the Pope
A day later.
Qian Daoliu appeared in the offering hall with Lin Huai.
All the worshippers rose, and the Golden Crocodile spoke first:
"Brother, we have thoroughly figured out the uses of whale glue. We are also starting to collect whale glue on the mainland, and we have basically controlled the distribution channels of whale glue along the coast."
Jin E then told Qian Daoliu about the specific effects of whale glue from different ages.
Those spirits less than 500 years old do not enhance the talent of those with innate level 5 spirit power or above; they only increase the absorption period of spirit rings by a few decades. Therefore, releasing some 500-year-old whale glue appropriately can alleviate the suspicion of other forces.
Millennium-level whale glue can effectively enhance the talents of Soul Masters below the eighth level of innate ability and increase the absorption period of Soul Rings by one hundred to three hundred years.
A ten-thousand-year-old spirit ring can even grant a genius at the eighth level of the Innate Realm the cultivation talent of the ninth level. The age of the spirit ring can even directly increase the absorbable lifespan by five hundred to one thousand years. (The original text of Douluo Continent II doesn't mention whether whale glue can increase spirit power; here, we assume that ten thousand years can increase a Great Spirit Master's spirit power by one level.)
Furthermore, the absorption limit of the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue for the first soul ring is about the same as that for a thousand-year soul ring, so it is not advisable to take the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue too early.
"Ten-thousand-year-old ones are too rare. We usually have our own descendants take them directly, and the data we get still needs further testing."
Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction.
"Indeed, I also discovered some good things on this trip."
He then took out six boxes adorned with gold and jade, and described the effects of the corresponding immortal herbs to the group.
Let them decide for themselves whether to take it or give it to a talented younger member of the family.
Lin Huai then interjected:
"Furthermore, my teacher and I discovered a groundbreaking theory of martial spirits."
Several of the retainers looked at Lin Huai with some doubt, then shifted their gaze to Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu then remembered the theory of soul cores and explained it in detail. (After all, it's reasonable that Qian Daoliu didn't need them and didn't care about them.)
After a moment of silence.
The golden crocodile and the lion decisively decided to leave the immortal herb to their descendants.
Qingluan and Guangling, because they were mutated martial souls and their families had no talented descendants, could barely maintain their titles by relying on the ten-thousand-year whale glue, so they directly consumed it.
Jiangmo made the decision together with Qianjun: Qianjun's would be given to the younger generation, while Jiangmo himself would consume the immortal herb.
Qian Daoliu then sent Jin E and the other two to bring the younger generation to the Hall of Worship.
"The three of you should just follow the instructions and take the medicine."
As the three enshrined ones began absorbing the corresponding immortal herbs, Qian Daoliu continued to explain to Lin Huai the essentials of cultivating sword techniques, sharing his own insights into sword momentum and sword intent.
……
The doors to the offering hall were pushed open again.
Three priests led three children, around ten years old, into the hall.
"Grandpa Qian." "Great Master."
The three children first bowed to the thousand streams.
The golden crocodile's powerful voice rang out:
"Although the three of you know each other, since the Grand Elder has taken in a disciple, you should introduce yourselves first."
The blonde little girl standing next to Golden Crocodile Douluo stepped forward.
"I'll go first."
"Tian Yue is eight years old this year. With the help of whale glue, she is now at level nineteen. Her martial soul is the same as my grandfather's, the Golden Crocodile King. She is a power attack type soul master."
Lion Douluo nudged the red-haired boy next to him.
He walked forward somewhat awkwardly.
After listening to his explanation, Lin Huai finally understood why he seemed awkward.
"I am Berserker, ten years old, and my martial soul is the same as my great-grandfather's, the Fiery Lion. I am a level 22 powerful attack-type Great Soul Master."
Lin Huai noticed that they were from different generations, which explained why he felt a little embarrassed.
The last one seems to be a descendant of Qianjun and Jiangmo.
The remaining boy came out.
He was extremely muscular, and looked like some kind of powerful beast spirit master.
He put his hands together and bowed slightly.
"My name is Qian Gu Yi Chen. I am the grand-nephew of Qian Jun and Jiang Mo Gong Feng. My martial soul is the Panlong Staff. After consuming whale glue, I luckily reached level 30. I haven't added any soul rings yet. I am currently 12 years old."
Lin Huai's final self-introduction:
"Lin Huai is the disciple of the Grand Elder. He is 7 years old, his martial soul is Marlenia, and he is a level 18 power attack type soul master."
"We'll definitely be interacting a lot in the future, so let's put aside seniority and address each other by age, shall we?"
Lin Huai looked at the three of them.
Qian Gu Yi Chen immediately replied, "Okay."
Berserker's face lit up with joy, and he immediately nodded.
Tian Yue grinned and looked at Lin Huai.
"Ahem... according to seniority, you should call me 'Uncle-Master'."
Jin E patted Tian Yue's head, agreeing to Lin Huai's suggestion on her behalf.
"Alright, you juniors will have your chance to exchange ideas later. First, take the immortal herb."
Tian Yue hugged the earth dragon golden melon, sat on the futon where the golden crocodile usually cultivated, and opened her mouth to gnaw on it.
Kuangzhan and Qiangu Yichen sat on the ground and consumed the Blazing Fire Sunflower and the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, respectively.
Lin Huai then looked at Qian Daoliu, indicating that it was time for him to set off.
"After the three of them wake up, you can discuss how to form a soul core. There is an autobiography of a Title Douluo in the library whose martial soul is the Ink Dragon Sword. You can refer to it in conjunction with Dugu Bo's experience."
Qian Daoliu led Lin Huai away from the Hall of Worship and flew directly to the Papal Palace.
The next moment, Lin Huai found himself standing at the entrance of the Papal Palace.
When the guards on both sides saw the worshipper arrive, they were about to inform Bibi Dong when Qian Daoliu waved them away.
Seeing this, the Holy Guard had no choice but to bow and leave.
Lin Huai followed Qian Daoliu into the magnificent Papal Palace.
As soon as Lin Huai entered the room, he felt a malicious gaze sweep over him.
The person sitting in the hall was Bibi Dong.
He wore a nine-curved purple-gold crown and a black robe with gold patterns.
Her fair skin and near-perfect face now appeared somewhat gloomy.
"What, High Priest, you actually have the leisure to stroll around my Papal Palace?"
Qian Daoliu thought about the cruel things his disciple had said, so he didn't pay much attention to Bibi Dong.
"My disciple wishes to visit the Papal Palace and, while he's there, exchange some words with you."
Bibi Dong looked at Lin Huai beside her.
Relevant information came to mind.
"Are you the child with innate full soul power who fainted during last year's awakening ceremony?"
He nodded and said, "Yes, the Pope has a very good memory."
"Speak now, while I still have the patience, what do you want to ask?"
The plan was successful!
Lin Huai's expression remained normal.
"Thanks to the teacher's care, I have been studying in the library for the past year."
Bibi Dong suddenly realized that the child Nana had mentioned earlier was him.
"I happened to come across a book on martial spirit theory, and I have some questions about its viewpoints. I also happen to know that this book is strongly promoted by the Pope, so I would like to ask you for your insights."
Bibi Dong's eyes flickered. She had only promoted Xiao Gang's Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul. What was this old guy Qian Daoliu up to?
Bibi Dong gestured for Lin Huai to continue.
"To be frank, the theories in this book can be divided into two types."
"One type is plagiarism of other works, and the other is—"
"That's utter nonsense!"
Qian Daoliu released his soul power to shield his disciple from Bibi Dong's oppressive aura.
Lin Huai continued to provoke:
"I wonder why the Pope promoted this book so vigorously before?"
Seeing that Qian Daoliu had blocked the pressure, Bibi Dong withdrew her soul power.
His expression grew increasingly cold, like a biting wind.
"How dare this kid insult Xiaogang like that!"