Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

"Thank you... Father..."

Su Yuntao hesitated for a moment, but finally accepted. As an insider of the Spirit Hall, he knew very well how precious the White Sun Rice was. Apart from a portion that was directly allocated to various parts of the continent to cultivate children who had not yet awakened their spirits, the remaining taels were extremely expensive.

Tang San carefully observed Su Yuntao, thinking to himself, "Is this the deacon of the Spirit Hall? He seems to have unsteady steps and average strength. It's a waste for him to drink porridge, and he even stole my portion."

After a bowl of hot porridge, Su Yuntao began to awaken the martial souls of eight children, including Tang San. The martial souls in Holy Soul Village were diverse and bizarre, and Tang San was truly amazed this time.

“Father Jack, it’s a good thing that three people with soul power have appeared in your Holy Soul Village this time. However, the boy with the scythe spirit and the girl with the blue silver grass spirit have innate soul power of less than level one.”

Before leaving, Su Yuntao instructed, "The other Blue Silver Grass martial soul has innate full soul power; it's worth nurturing..."

"So this is soul power, a soul master..."

When Su Yuntao and Old Jack said goodbye, Tang San seemed a little dazed. Perhaps it was because he was encountering such a thorny problem for the first time, or perhaps it was something else. In any case, he was about to embark on a different journey.

Chapter 140 The Miraculous Whale Glue

"Boss Yan."

Inside the Elder Hall of Wuhun City, Yan, who was meditating peacefully under the statue of the angel, suddenly twitched his ears and saw the chubby little boy Tuoba Hong leaning close to him and calling out softly.

"what's up?"

Yan glanced at the chubby boy beside him. The boy was eleven years old, the same age as Yan, and had just broken through to become a Great Soul Master. He currently had a Soul Power of Level 21. Considering that most junior academy graduates are twelve years old, it would be considered high if the chubby boy had a Soul Power of Level 24 when he was twelve.

Tuoba Hong quickly said, "Brother Yan, the Pope has sent an envoy, saying that there seems to be a treasure suitable for you at the Starry Sky Branch Hall."

"The Starry Sky Branch Hall? It seems there have been some progress."

Yan muttered to himself, and an image of a hopping little rabbit involuntarily popped into his mind.

The Spirit Hall originally did not have a Star Dou branch, but after cooperating with the two great spirit beast kings of the Star Dou Great Forest once, at Yan's suggestion, the Spirit Hall began to cooperate with the Soft Bone Charming Rabbit mother and daughter, as well as Da Ming and Er Ming.

The Soft-Boned Rabbit mother and daughter transformed into human form and needed to interact with humans to cultivate better and faster. However, after experiencing a dangerous situation, they were no longer willing to easily set foot in the human world.

In this situation, capitalist Yan set his sights on the two rabbits and devised a plan to turn them into his working rabbits.

He proposed establishing a Martial Soul Branch Hall on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, entrusting it to two Soft Bone Charming Rabbits, and leaving some manpower to cultivate medicinal fields and collect and nurture various medicinal herbs and spiritual plants in this place.

As the largest gathering place for soul beasts in the Douluo Continent, the Star Dou Great Forest is not only suitable for the growth of soul beasts, but also for the growth of various spiritual materials, making it especially suitable for cultivating medicinal fields.

The Spirit Hall couldn't do this before because the spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest were dangerous, but now that two great spirit beast kings are stationed there to patrol, the safety issue is naturally no longer an issue.

The Spirit Hall can obtain cultivation resources by cultivating medicinal fields, while the two Soft Bone Rabbits can also take the opportunity to meet more people, making it a win-win situation for both parties.

After the Starry Sky Branch Hall started operating smoothly, it was initially only responsible for collecting and cultivating some medicinal herbs and spiritual plants. Later, Yan discovered that the two Soft Bone Charming Rabbits and the two Soul Beast Kings were extremely knowledgeable, especially in their understanding of various spiritual materials and precious medicines. They were definitely treasure appraisal masters.

How could Tu Yan let such a good job slip by? With just one order, all the rare and precious items collected from various parts of the Spirit Hall, anything that was confirmed to be valuable but whose effects had not yet been identified, were sent to the Star Dou Branch Hall for identification.

Of course, since Yan is hiring people to work, he must pay them wages. They can withdraw varying amounts of gold soul coins and three appraised spirit items each month, with occasional bonuses.

This extravagant gesture completely stunned the two inexperienced rabbit mother and daughter. They had been working diligently for the past few months, making several unusual discoveries along the way. The message from the Starry Sky Branch Hall this time must be related to the same situation.

Inside the Elder Hall, Yan nodded to indicate that he understood, then patted Tuoba Hong on the shoulder and said, "I know. You should cultivate diligently and not think about slacking off all day. If you don't reach level 24 before graduation, I'll personally help you lose a few pounds."

"Boss, don't be so harsh, three grades in one year..."

Tuoba Hong's chubby face immediately turned bitter, but Yan ignored his complaints and turned to leave without even leaving him his back.

……

On the outskirts of the Starry Sky Forest, on the lush forest hills, a row of buildings follows the contours of the hills. Around the hills, fields have been cleared, where precious medicinal herbs, hard to find elsewhere, thrive.

In the lush, dense forest, in front of that row of buildings was an open space, where now came the sound of snoring like thunder. A giant ape lay fast asleep under the tall pavilion.

"Erming, Erming, why are you sleeping again? You're getting lazier and lazier."

A clear, girlish voice rang out, and a little girl who looked to be about six years old ran out and walked to the giant ape's side, patting its thigh with her small hand.

"Sister Xiaowu, oh, is dinner ready?"

Titan Ape Erming sat up groggily. Still half asleep and a little dazed, it shook its big head and wiped the drool from the corner of its mouth, subconsciously thinking that it was time to eat.

Looking back on the past two years, it feels like a dream. After the human force called the Spirit Hall came to their Star Dou Great Forest and cooperated to kill the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, that human cub, who looked only a few years older than Xiao Wu now, actually said that he wanted to make a few of them work for him, with food and lodging provided.

At first, Erming resisted this kind of thing, but Xiaowu and her godmother needed to come into contact with humans to better cultivate, so they agreed to let the Spirit Hall rent a small hill in the Star Dou Great Forest to farm, and Erming and Daming would take turns staying there to be responsible for security.

It's quite active, and occasionally it will catch two ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts to lead the class, while it takes Little Wu to play in the forest.

It originally thought that staying on the outskirts of the forest would be very boring, but unexpectedly, the Spirit Hall brought a lot of rare things, saying that they would appraise them and there would be a reward. It was quite tempted by many of the good things.

After deepening their cooperation in this way, Erming came into contact with many people and things, and enjoyed many things that only exist in the human world. He suddenly felt that he had wasted his previous life, and realized that there were so many wonderful things in the world that he had not yet enjoyed.

Looking back now, I think providing food and lodging is pretty good. The main thing is that they give so much. Maybe I should talk to my older brother next month and let it continue to play in the Lake of Life. Anyway, it's such a homebody, so it doesn't matter where it stays.

"Erming, I'm talking to you."

While the Titan Giant Ape was thinking good things, Xiao Wu was furious. Since she was no longer a Soul Beast, her younger brother had become more and more disobedient, which was really infuriating.

"Xiao Wu, it's been a long time."

While Xiao Wu was sulking, a figure suddenly appeared behind her, and then she felt her small body being picked up.

Yan had just arrived at the Star Dou Branch Hall when he saw the little girl scolding the gorilla. The scene was so funny that he couldn't help but walk over and pick up the doll-like Xiao Wu to tease her.

"No, Brother Yan, you're so mean! You've messed up Xiao Wu's newly tied braids."

Xiao Wu blushed slightly, pushed away Yan's embrace, stomped her foot, and ran into the room. She was just naive before, not really stupid. After two years of contact with humans, she naturally became more sensible and knew that men and women should not touch each other. However, she was only six years old and she thought of so much. No wonder she was a rabbit spirit with 100,000 years of cultivation.

Xiao Wu ran away, but Yan didn't care. He smiled and greeted the Titan Giant Ape, "Er Ming, how have you been lately?"

"Oh, haven't you eaten yet?"

Erming still seems a little confused.

"Never mind, you should just go back to sleep."

Yan gave up, greeted it, and walked toward the wooden door. However, he did not notice that the gorilla's eyes suddenly became lively behind him.

As a humanoid soul beast, Erming is naturally extremely intelligent and can more easily imitate human behavior, and its learning ability is also extremely strong.

Just like the word it learned from those humans a few days ago, "loafing around," Erming thought it was quite good. Why bother doing something you can be lazy about?

……

Yan followed Xiao Wu into the treasure appraisal room of the Star Dou Branch Hall. On the wooden shelves on both sides were valuable items collected from various places. Treasures that were identified as useful would first be sent to the Spirit Hall and then disposed of according to their value.

"Xiao Wu, is this the whale glue that the Ming Dynasty identified?"

Yan followed Xiao Wu to a shelf where a black crystal about half the size of a human head was displayed. Its surface was uneven and dull, and it didn't look like a treasure at all.

This treasure comes from the Spirit Hall of Hanhai City. It was caught by a fisherman while fishing in the near sea. It seems to have drifted from the deep sea to the near sea and carries the aura of a whale-like spirit beast. At first, it was thought to be ambergris, but it turned out not to be. However, it can be sensed that it contains considerable energy.

The Spirit Hall of Hanhai City consulted many appraisers but could not get an accurate answer, so they sent it to Spirit City. Spirit City then arranged for it to come to the Star Dou Branch Hall. Xiao Wu and Er Ming could not recognize what it was, but it was the Azure Bull Python Daming who realized its origin.

According to Da Ming, this should be a special substance produced in the brain of a whale-like spirit beast in the sea, called whale glue. It can strengthen the body and should also have a significant effect on humans. Moreover, this piece of whale glue may have originated from a demon whale that is over 50,000 years old.

"Brother Xiaoyan, Daming said that this piece of whale glue needs to be burned with flames to soften and absorb it, which can improve physical fitness."

Inside the treasure appraisal room, Xiao Wu explained to Yan, "However, it was Da Ming who recognized this treasure. He only knew about it when he was communicating with an aquatic soul beast before."

I've searched through many books but found no record of it. It's unlikely anyone in the human world has ever discovered it before, and its specific effects cannot be confirmed without testing it.

"I do know a little about the effects of whale glue; it can indeed enhance physical fitness. However, can we be sure that this piece of whale glue comes from a demonic whale soul beast that is over 50,000 years old?"

Yan knew more than Xiao Wu. He was certain that whale glue did indeed have the effect of enhancing physical fitness. However, what he was more concerned about now was whether this piece of whale glue was really over 50,000 years old.

If this can be confirmed, it will be of great significance to me, as it means that my fourth spirit ring will be able to absorb spirit rings far exceeding my body's limits, and I will have more spirit beasts to choose from.

Xiao Wu nodded and said, "Da Ming and Er Ming have both personally confirmed that this piece of whale glue does indeed come from a soul beast that is over 50,000 years old."

"Thank you, Xiao Wu."

Upon hearing this, Yan clenched his fists and excitedly spun the little rabbit around. When he put Xiao Wu down, the little rabbit remained standing there, its ears burning red.

Chapter 141 Blue Phosphorus Venom

Deep within the lush Starry Sky Forest, the air is filled with various exotic fragrances. The enormous Titan Ape leaps and frolics joyfully through the forest, while on its back are two young figures, a boy and a girl.

"Erming, stop for a moment."

On the back of the Titan Ape, Yan, who was talking to Xiao Wu, suddenly patted Er Ming's huge head. The gorilla obediently stopped. Yan leaped down and came to the side of a big tree. He pushed aside the weeds at the base and a purple Ganoderma lucidum the size of two adult palms appeared in his sight.

"This Starry Sky Forest is truly a treasure land."

Yan carefully picked the Ganoderma lucidum. Ganoderma lucidum can nourish the heart and blood, benefit the heart and qi, and calm the mind. It is extremely effective in assisting meditation practice. Such a good thing that is obviously old is rare.

Yan returned to Erming's back, preparing to continue bonding with Xiaowu, when he suddenly looked up at the horizon and saw a figure as swift as a hawk appear in his sight. Moreover, this figure was surrounded by seven soul rings, two yellow, two purple, and three black, indicating that he was a Soul Saint.

After arriving in front of the Titan Giant Ape, the Soul Saint quickly descended to the same height as Yan Ping, clasped his hands in a slight bow, and said, "Greetings, Your Highness, Holy Son."

“Venerable Lordiara, what is it that requires you to come all this way in person?”

Yan recognized the figure; it was Lordiara, a Venerable from the Spirit Hall's Angel Legion whom he had met before, a powerhouse close to the Soul Douluo level.

This Venerable of the Spirit Hall had reportedly gone into seclusion some time ago to prepare for breaking through to the Soul Douluo level, but for some reason he came to this Star Dou Great Forest to find him. Could it be that something major has happened at the Spirit Hall? Yan was puzzled.

Lordiara hurriedly said, "Reporting to the Holy Son, the Platinum Bishop Sadis of the Spirit Temple in Heaven Dou City has sent a message to Spirit City, saying that Dugu Bo's son and daughter-in-law's condition has worsened, and that Poison Douluo is currently inside the temple and requests to see you."

"Dugu Bo, it seems he really can't hold on any longer. It would have been better if he had done this sooner. He's been wasting so much time with me. Even if his son and daughter-in-law are saved, they'll probably be severely weakened."

As Yan spoke, he came to Da Ming's shoulder and asked Lordiara, "Where are Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo right now? Have they already gone to Heaven Dou City?"

Lordiara replied, "The two elders are already heading towards the Star Dou Great Forest. I was the fastest, so I got there a step ahead."

"Please take me to meet with the two elders."

Yan reached out to Lordia, who carefully grabbed his wrist and placed him on his back. Then, Yan accelerated and flew rapidly towards the outside of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Outside the Star Dou Great Forest, Ghost and Moon Guard, two Title Douluos, were flying through the air. Title Douluo level experts can ride the wind, but most Title Douluos cannot match the speed of Flying Soul Saints, since their martial souls are born with the ability to fly, which is incomparable.

"Your Highness, Holy Son."

With a gust of wind, Ghost and Moon Gate, who were traveling, stopped flying. They saw Lordiara appear in their sight with Yan. Seeing Yan, they breathed a sigh of relief. This holy son, though young, was very capable of calming people's hearts.

"Elders, what's the situation in Heaven Dou City right now?"

As soon as Yan saw Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo, he asked them questions. Although Lordiara gave a brief account, he didn't explain the specifics clearly.

“Holy Son, that old poisoner Dugu Bo has gone mad this time. You told him last time that you could save his son, but he wouldn’t listen. Now that his son is seriously ill, he has stormed into the temple and taken the Platinum Bishop Sadis hostage.”

Ju Douluo Yueguan was clearly more aware of the situation and quickly said, "That old poisoner turned the entire temple upside down and almost caused a death. But the temple has no way to save his son. Fortunately, Bishop Sadis managed to calm him down."

That old poisoner is currently in the Holy Temple, holding everyone there hostage. He's sent a message asking you to go to Heavenly Dou City to rescue them.