Triggering a treasure chest in Douluo Continent

Chapter 71 Reactions from All Sides

"It's because you reject the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Soul..."

"..." After a moment of silence, Ye Lingling slowly said, "I understand."

Shi Quan knew this thanks to yesterday's Martial Soul Fusion Skill. During the fusion of their souls, Shi Quan sensed Ye Lingling's rejection, or even hatred, of his Martial Soul from those fleeting images.

Because Shi Quan was in control, only Shi Quan sensed her, while Ye Lingling did not sense Shi Quan.

But it was precisely because of this feeling that Shi Quan gained a deeper understanding and sympathy for Ye Lingling.

Shi Quan originally thought that Ye Lingling was just aloof and cold. However, through this experience, Shi Quan personally felt the loneliness and desolation in Ye Lingling's heart. It was as if she had no attachment to the world and was filled with endless sadness and pain.

It's hard to imagine what Ye Lingling went through to have this feeling of utter devastation, as if she had lost everything.

"Is there anything else?" Ye Lingling asked, looking at Shi Quan's hesitant expression.

"It's nothing." Shi Quan paused for a moment, then looked at Ye Lingling seriously and said, "I don't know what happened to you, but I want to tell you that no matter what happens in the future, I and the rest of the Tian Dou team will always be your support."

"Your voice is very nice, and your smile is beautiful too. You can talk more and smile more in the future."

Shi Quan didn't know why he said those words to Ye Lingling. Was it out of pity? Or something else?

"Hmm." Ye Lingling simply hummed in response, without any significant change in expression.

Shi Quan sighed slightly. Ye Lingling's condition was clearly not something that could be resolved with just a few words.

Because Shi Quan didn't know much about martial soul fusion techniques, in order to avoid any further mistakes, after discussing for a while, they decided to wait until Shi Quan had learned more before making specific training arrangements.

In the following period, Shi Quan studied the knowledge related to martial soul fusion techniques while refining his new limit soul ring theory.

Because of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and with the encouragement of Dugu Yan and others, the relationship between Shi Quan and Ye Lingling has become much closer.

……

The Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, the Crown Prince's Temporary Palace.

"Is it a type of dark bamboo similar to the black jade bamboo?"

Upon reading the message from the three education commissions, Xue Qinghe couldn't help but show a hint of surprise and doubt in his eyes. "Dugu Bo has such a good thing? It can actually allow Shi Quan's martial soul to evolve, and even increase his strength by so much?"

"Your Highness, this bamboo is unheard of, and its effects are far too exaggerated. Is there any secret hidden within it? Should I investigate?"

The one who said this was none other than Serpent Spear Douluo.

"The Poison Douluo has devoted his life to poison, so it's not impossible for him to obtain some special herbs. Elder Serpent Spear, you should go back to Spirit City and confirm with Elder Chrysanthemum."

Xue Qinghe said unhurriedly, "Elder Ju has a lifelong passion for herbs. His understanding of herbs far surpasses that of ordinary people. Perhaps he knows the origin of the bamboo. Once we confirm whether the bamboo really exists and what its medicinal effects are, things will become simple."

"That's true." Serpent Spear Douluo nodded and continued, "Your Highness, what about Shi Quan? Not only has his martial soul evolved, but his strength has also advanced by leaps and bounds to level thirty-one. He's not even eleven years old yet, and his speed is almost catching up with Your Highness's. He's currently at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and he's not only closely associated with the little guy from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but also with people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan. If we don't keep such a genius in our hands, he'll definitely be a major threat in the future."

"Don't worry, Shi Quan is very smart. He knows how to weigh things. Even when Ning Fengzhi personally invited him and tried to curry favor with him, he did not join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He is both among and outside of various forces, clearly unwilling to be bound by any force. Such a person will not be used by the three upper sects. As for us, we only need to appear when he needs help."

Xue Qinghe revealed that everything was under his control.

……

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Ning Fengzhi looked at the message that came to his hand, and a burning look appeared in his eyes.

"There are such miraculous herbs in the world that can not only evolve martial souls but also enhance strength. Could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul also be advanced in this way?"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin's voice rang out from the side, "Feng Zhi, according to Shi Quan, this kind of immortal herb is rarely seen in the mortal world, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to find."

"At least this is one direction; perhaps Dugu Bo happens to have this herb?"

Sword Douluo said, "Dugu Bo has a strange temper and is difficult to deal with. I'm afraid he won't be easy to handle. Even his own granddaughter doesn't have this immortal herb. Even if he has other immortal herbs, he definitely won't be willing to take out such a treasure."

"We have to give it a try. If it really exists, as long as there's a chance, it's worth the price to try."

The problem of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has troubled the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for too many years. The entire sect has spent countless manpower and effort to solve this problem, and it is all worthwhile for the sect as a whole.

Seeing this, Jian Dou couldn't help but shake his head and said, "I don't know how this kid Shi Quan managed to win over that old man's favor, that he would just give him such a treasure like that."

"Uncle Jian, weren't you praising him a while ago?" Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.

"I chose him because of his talent for swordsmanship. This kid probably doesn't know much about poison. That old guy Dugu Bo couldn't possibly have taken a liking to him just because of his talent for poison."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "It's been so long since I've seen Rongrong. I should go see him and see if I can find out anything from Shi Quan. We'll know then."

……

Five days later.

Shi Quan submitted the theoretically compiled new Limit Soul Rings to the Education Committee.

According to the new limit spirit ring theory, spirit masters can further refine the new limit age based on their physical qualities, bone strength, and spirit power resistance.

A hundred-year soul ring can be specified down to ten years, a thousand-year soul ring down to a hundred years, and a ten-thousand-year soul ring down to a thousand years. If you want more detailed data, that's beyond Shi Quan's capabilities. It would require a lot of experimentation and verification. Shi Quan's theory can only define a general range. As long as you round down, there won't be any problems.

Even so, Shi Quan's theory is still quite amazing.

Shi Quan made three copies of the same theory. He gave one copy to Yu Tianheng to pass on to his family, and another copy to Ning Fengzhi. It was a coincidence that Ning Fengzhi came to Tian Dou Royal Academy on the very day Shi Quan finished organizing the theory.

Ning Fengzhi directly stated his purpose for coming. Shi Quan did not state it directly, but instead indicated that Ning Fengzhi should go find Dugu Bo, and explained that he was not knowledgeable about medicine, and that he used the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo because of his second soul ring, the Ink Jade Bamboo.

After listening to Shi Quan's explanation, Ning Fengzhi could only turn his attention back to Dugu Bo to show his sincerity. Based on the characteristics of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and his own experience of evolving his martial soul by consuming immortal herbs, Shi Quan listed several types of herbs and gave a casual explanation. Ning Fengzhi then happily took the theory and left.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul Stone now has the ability to help it evolve, but whether it can do so and whether it wants to are two different things.

The last piece of stone was delivered to the Spirit Hall.

He did this partly to maintain his neutrality and partly for his own reputation. Unfortunately, after waiting for a while, Shi Quan never received the second reputation chest.

Unsure of the criteria for judging reputation chests, Shi Quan could only temporarily shift his focus back to looting chests.

According to Shi Quan's speculation, the plundering of the treasure chest was likely triggered when trying to seize the opportunity of Tang San, the Chosen One.

Aside from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Immortal Grass, Tang San had many other opportunities in the original novel.

For example, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, the Blue Silver King Natal Soul Ring, the external Soul Bone Eight Spider Lances, Xiao Wu's sacrifice, the sacrifice of the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape—these should all be considered Tang San's opportunities.

In other words, if Shi Quan steals these resources, it might trigger the looting of treasure chests again.

The Vast Ocean Universe Cover is a national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire. In the original story, Tang San saved Emperor Xue Ye's life, and in order to balance the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Emperor Xue Ye gave away this national treasure.

With his current strength and status, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover is out of the question, and the sacrifices of Xiao Wu, the Azure Bull Python, and the Titan Giant Ape are matters for the future.

In recent years, the only opportunities to trigger the plundering of treasure chests are the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, the Blue Silver King Natal Soul Ring, and the external Soul Bone Eight Spider Lances.

The 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone will have to wait for an opportunity. As for the natal Soul Ring, one must first obtain the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, devour the Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin, and at least wait until the Soul Power breaks through level 40.

And the Eight Spider Lances will have to wait until Tang San goes to Shrek Academy.

All of this needs to be planned step by step.

……

Wuhun Temple.

Upon hearing the news from Serpent Spear Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo said with some excitement, "That old poisoner Dugu Bo actually possesses a divine herb like the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo?"

"Ink Jade Divine Bamboo? What does this have to do with Ink Jade Bamboo?" Serpent Spear Douluo asked curiously.

"Ink Jade Bamboo?" Chrysanthemum Douluo said disdainfully, "Ink Jade Bamboo is merely a soul beast possessing a portion of the bloodline of Ink Jade Divine Bamboo. How can it compare to Ink Jade Divine Bamboo?"

"And what is that Black Jade Divine Bamboo?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo thought for a moment and said, "Ink Jade Divine Bamboo is an extremely rare natural treasure, belonging to the category of immortal herbs. Its medicinal power is indeed compatible with plant martial souls. After consuming it, it can not only enhance strength but also greatly improve the resilience and strength of the martial soul. As for martial soul evolution, I haven't heard of that. However, judging from Shi Quan's case, it should be related to his martial soul mutation. His martial soul itself is an acquired mutation and is not stable. It is possible that it could evolve due to the medicinal power."

"So, Shi Quan's situation is true?"

"It's pretty much true. This celestial herb is indeed as Shi Quan described. It should only exist in heaven; how often can one hear of it in the mortal world? It's not surprising that it has such miraculous effects..."

(End of this chapter)