Douluo Continent: I am the Ice Archer, my ice power is invincible.

Chapter 10 Whale Glue Nourishment

As time went by, Xiao Han gradually adapted to cultivation and was able to better control the ice element.

Among this year's freshmen, his abilities far surpass those of the others.

But as a time traveler, that's not enough.

Xiao Han knew that besides the immortal herb, he could also use other things to improve his overall strength.

For example, one can use whale glue to improve their physique, thereby achieving the goal of absorbing higher-age soul rings.

Whale glue may be difficult to buy inland, as it is mostly in the hands of nobles, but it might be available in Hanhai City, the westernmost city of the Tiandou Empire.

Because it is close to the waters of Poseidon Island, there are many whale-like spirit beasts in the waters.

That day, Xiao Han came to see Lin Zhiruo.

"Mom, my soul power has increased by another level, now it's level thirteen."

"Really? It seems you've been training diligently lately."

"Of course."

Lin Zhiruo smiled slightly.

"You brat, you didn't come to me just to tell me this, did you? Tell me, what do you want now?"

"Mom, you know me best. I want to buy something, but it's expensive and hard to find. Can you help me? I'll definitely pay you back when I start earning money."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiruo glanced at Xiao Han dismissively.

"You silly boy, isn't my money yours? What do you want to buy?"

"Whale glue".

"Whale glue? What's that?"

"It's a special substance produced from the brain of a whale-type spirit beast, and it has high medicinal value. It's not common inland and probably can't be bought there, but the large stores and auction houses in Hanhai City might have it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiruo looked at Xiao Han with a serious expression.

As Xiao Han's adoptive mother, she always loved him dearly. From childhood to adulthood, she tried her best to fulfill Xiao Han's every wish.

Over the past three or four months, Xiao Han has indeed been diligently cultivating and has performed very well at the academy.

"Hanhai City is too far away. I don't have time to go, and I certainly can't take you there. However, I can ask someone to go there for me."

"Thank you, Mom."

"By the way, you said it's expensive, how much does it actually cost?"

Xiao Han smiled and held up five fingers.

"That's about it."

"Five hundred gold soul coins?"

Xiao Han shook his head.

"Five thousand?"

Xiao Han shook his head again.

Lin Zhiruo's eyes widened in surprise.

"Could it be fifty thousand?!"

"Yeah, more or less. I'm not really sure how much exactly."

Lin Zhiruo's expression changed.

"You brat, 50,000 gold soul coins is way too much! What medicinal value does it have that makes it cost so much?"

"Mom, those are highly nourishing medicinal herbs. They can strengthen the body, enhance the resilience of muscles, bones, and meridians, and are very useful to me."

"So, you want to buy it for yourself?"

"Um."

Xiao Han nodded seriously.

Fifty thousand gold coins is no small sum, but Lin Zhiruo would still be willing to spend it on Xiao Han.

Xiao Han is still young and at the age when he is growing. If there is a way to strengthen his physique, Lin Zhiruo is willing to do it.

After all, having a strong physique is also very important for a Soul Master.

"Xiao Han, your ideas are getting stranger and stranger. I'll ask someone to go to Han Hai City and see if they really have the whale glue you mentioned. I'll have her bring some back."

"Thanks, Mom. But this has to be kept a secret. No one else can know except the two of us, or things will get out of control."

"You're being so mysterious and rambling; I have no idea what's going on in your head!"

"Mom, please say yes first."

"Okay, I understand."

At this stage, perhaps no one knows that taking whale gelatin can improve one's physical condition.

Therefore, Xiao Han wanted to keep it a secret.

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Four months have passed in the blink of an eye.

After four months of training, Xiao Han's soul power increased by one level, reaching level fourteen.

That day, Lin Zhiruo called Xiao Han to her office.

"Mom, you wanted to see me?"

Xiao Han had a vague feeling that something good was about to happen.

Lin Zhiruo took a black box out of the drawer and handed it to Xiao Han.

"Xiaohan, open it and take a look."

"Mom, is this whale glue?"

Lin Zhiruo smiled but did not answer.

Xiao Han eagerly opened the box, and a golden light instantly came into view.

The box contained a golden, translucent object, about the size of a palm, resembling a golden crystal.

This is a high-quality piece of ancient whale glue.

"Xiao Han, is this what you wanted?"

"Hmm, this is whale glue. Mom, how much did it cost?"

"It wasn't as expensive as you thought, but it still cost 20,000 gold soul coins."

"Mom, thank you for spending so much. I'll definitely prove to you that it was worth it."

Lin Zhiruo smiled calmly.

"This whale glue looks as hard as a gemstone, how are you going to eat it?"

"I have my own way. I can soften it by searing it with a high-temperature flame, and then cut it into pieces to eat in portions."

"You know so much."

Xiao Han had shown extraordinary talent since childhood and was praised by everyone as a little genius. Lin Zhiruo was already used to his strange behavior.

After leaving Lin Zhiruo's office, Xiao Han went to the cafeteria and used the high-temperature flames to soften the piece of millennium whale glue.

Whale glue, being a highly yang substance, not only strengthens the body but also has a certain aphrodisiac and virility-enhancing effect.

Xiao Han is still young, and he was worried that his body would not be able to handle eating such a large piece of whale glue all at once. So he cut the softened whale glue into six pieces and planned to take one piece every now and then until he finished it all.

He ate a piece right there and then.

Before long, the whale gel began to be absorbed by him and took effect in his body.

Walking on the road, Xiao Han felt hot all over, his heart was racing, and his breathing was rapid, as if an invisible force was raging through his body.

"Xiaohan, what's wrong? Your face and neck are red. Are you sick?"

Shuiyue'er, who was walking towards him, was startled when she saw Xiao Han's appearance.

"I think so. I'm feeling a bit unwell. Could you ask Teacher Xu for leave for me? I need to go back and rest for a while."

"Okay, you should go back and rest now."

"Um."

Xiao Han returned to his dormitory, sat cross-legged, circulated his internal energy to regulate his breathing, and tried his best to suppress the masculine energy within his body.

It took him two full hours for his breathing and heartbeat to gradually stabilize.

When I opened my eyes again, everything seemed to become clearer.

Xiao Han felt that his body was stronger.

"This stuff has a strong aftereffect. Luckily, I only ate a small piece. Looks like I'll have to be careful."

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Time flies like an arrow, and years pass like a shuttle.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

In two months, Xiao Han will turn nine years old.

He had eaten and completely absorbed the high-quality millennium whale glue.

Among his peers, Xiao Han's physique is undoubtedly the best.

That day, Xiao Han, who was cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes.

"I've finally broken through the level 20 barrier! Now I can go hunt spirit beasts and obtain my second spirit ring."

(End of this chapter)