Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Ten Ferocious Heavenly Horned Ant

However...

It is precisely because she cannot have it that she desires it even more.

"Senior sister, look what this is! Take a good look, this is a gift I specially prepared for you."

Dong Qing took out a huge chrysanthemum from his spatial soul tool. The chrysanthemum was a beautiful purple color, and strangely, each petal looked fluffy and very cute.

The entire chrysanthemum is a single, unified flower, yet it exudes no fragrance. The central stamen rises more than half a foot above the petals, and the tip of the stamen shimmers with a faint golden light.

This is the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, a neutral celestial herb. Consuming it can circulate qi in the limbs, open the eight meridians, and cultivate an indestructible body. It is also the most suitable celestial herb for beast martial souls.

"Is this the celestial herb you mentioned, junior brother?" Hu Liena asked softly.

The medicinal fragrance emanating from the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum made her feel that her soul power level bottleneck was beginning to loosen just from smelling it. If she were to take it, her soul power would likely increase by several levels.

"Yes, it's called the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum. It's the most suitable celestial herb for you, Senior Sister. After consuming it, your body will be greatly strengthened, and the maximum lifespan of your spirit rings will at least double," Dong Qing explained.

Although he still had the Qiluo Tulip, Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Herb, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Blood-Red Swan Kiss, and Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, none of these immortal herbs were suitable.

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The Enchanted Tulip: [After consumption, it allows one to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, and the radiance of the sun and moon. It is a supreme treasure for the evolution of weapon spirits. Only when the owner of a weapon spirit consumes it can it achieve its synergistic effect.]

Fragrant and Exquisite Immortal Herb: [This immortal herb is essentially a functional herb, capable of defending against all poisons in the world. To be honest, for Dong Qing, who possesses the inherited soul skill [True Solution to All Poisons], it is indeed somewhat of a waste.]

Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower: [This is a divine herb that greatly increases yang energy, making it completely unsuitable for women. Dong Qing plans to use it himself when he reaches a bottleneck, such as when his soul power reaches level 89, to directly advance to level 90 Title Douluo.]

Crimson Swan Kiss: [It's simply a strange, highly poisonous celestial herb that can amplify poison a thousandfold or even ten thousandfold. Dong Qing hasn't yet figured out how to use it.]

Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma: [Strengthens the foundation, nourishes the vital energy, and enhances skill. This was originally a celestial herb belonging to Qian Renxue, but I took it to give to Bibi Dong, even though she has no need for such herbs.]

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"Junior brother, are you really planning to give it to me?" Hu Liena blinked, her expression incredulous.

This is a divine herb, a rare and precious herb that even the Spirit Hall, located at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent, would find difficult to obtain. Yet, Dong Qing has given it to him as a gift.

"Of course, Senior Sister, please accept it with peace of mind. Consider it a small token of my appreciation." After saying that, Dong Qing placed the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum directly into Hu Liena's soft palm.

Sensing Dong Qing's serious expression, Hu Liena lowered her head and accepted the gift silently.

Sure enough, my junior brother likes me too, but he's too shy to say it...

Because of Hu Liena's self-control, she felt an extremely sweet and special feeling deep inside when she consumed the Qirong Tongtianju.

About an hour passed.

"As expected of a divine herb, my soul power has increased by a full six levels," Hu Liena exclaimed in delight.

Her soul power level has increased from level 52 to level 58. She is only two levels away from reaching the level 60 Soul Emperor realm.

At this time, there were still about two years until the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, which gave her plenty of time to advance to the level 60 Soul Emperor realm.

Thinking about this...

Hu Liena glanced at Dong Qing, wondering if he would participate in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, as she had never heard him mention it before.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister, on your great increase in soul power! Moreover, after consuming the immortal herb, your soul power cultivation speed will be even faster in the future," Dong Qing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Chapter 97, A peasant is a peasant

"Don't rush to congratulate your senior sister, this is all thanks to you, junior brother. Now... you annoying junior brother, how do you want your senior sister to reward you?" Hu Liena blinked her foxy eyes.

As she spoke, her slender, fair hands gripped Dong Qing's collar tightly, and her eyes, as clear as autumn water, revealed an irresistible allure.

Unbeknownst to them, the two of them were getting closer and closer, and they could clearly hear each other's breathing. Their dark, bright pupils reflected each other's faces.

Hu Liena could even sense the youthful innocence emanating from Dong Qing, a youthful and naive feeling just like her own, which made her feel secretly delighted.

"Well... Senior Sister, I'm glad you like it." Dong Qing scratched her head, somewhat at a loss.

Although he is usually very talkative and often talks about how to pick up girls, he is actually a master of empty talk.

In terms of actual combat, he was actually a weakling and no match for these older women.

“I like it, I like this…” Hu Liena moved her jade-like hand up to fix Dong Qing’s face.

She simply loved Dongqing's youthful face. Just now, through physical contact, she could feel his heart beating very fast, yet he still maintained a nonchalant demeanor on the surface.

"Senior sister, please have some self-respect," Dong Qing said righteously.

At this moment, he felt his heart beating faster and faster. Although it wasn't the first time he had been so close to a member of the opposite sex, he was still young then and his body hadn't grown up at all.

As for when Dongqing grew up, he really didn't want to bring it up.

After all, who can truly understand the extent of the physical and mental harm that slap caused to a child whose body had just begun to grow?

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Ten minutes later.

Dongqing savored the strawberry ice cream in his mouth. Although it felt icy cold, it tasted good. He would like to try it again next time.

"Alright, senior sister, don't do anything reckless. Don't forget, I'm still a twelve-year-old child. Besides, I really have something important to discuss with you this time."

Dong Qing quickly reached out and pressed down on Hu Liena's face, which was leaning closer again. Despite her displeased expression, he was determined not to give her another chance to take advantage of him.

"What is it?" Hu Liena asked impatiently.

What in the world could be more important than bullying the innocent junior brother?

Although she herself was a beginner, Dong Qing was an even more pathetic and shy elementary school student than a beginner, and it was incredibly fun to tease him.

"This is a long story, Senior Sister, let's sit down and talk about it slowly."

Dong Qing reached out and put his arm around Hu Liena's slender waist, leading her to sit on an exquisite bench in the room.

He wasn't some tragic protagonist in a TV drama who insisted on distancing himself from the woman who liked him. Since Hu Liena had already developed feelings for him, he wouldn't deliberately distance himself from this budding romance.

Simply put, he can't bear to part with her, but he won't reject his feelings either.

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Sensing Dong Qing's initiative to approach, Hu Liena's lips curved into a beautiful smile, and at the same time, a feeling that was hard to describe welled up in her heart.

A holy son and a holy daughter, aren't they the most perfect match in the world?

"Tell me, what is it that's more important than what we just discussed?" Hu Liena glanced at Dong Qing, a hint of reproach flashing in her eyes.

Unaware of Hu Liena's inner thoughts, Dong Qing gently grasped her smooth, jade-like wrist, savoring the unique sensation emanating from her fingertips.

Then he sorted out his thoughts and slowly said, "Senior sister, matters of the heart between men and women are something that greatly affect cultivation. You must not become too obsessed with them."

"Besides, we are still young. I am only twelve years old, and you are at a critical stage in cultivating your soul power. Our teacher is most concerned about the speed at which our soul power increases."

"If she knew that our relationship was affecting our cultivation, she would probably grab my ear and punish me severely."

Seeing that Hu Liena wanted to refute him, Dong Qing continued calmly, "Of course, what I'm going to talk about today has nothing to do with this. Senior Sister, there's no need to get anxious or upset about this."

Upon hearing this...

Hu Liena couldn't help but turn her head slightly away, seemingly unwilling to pay any more attention to Dong Qing.

Even though the two of you were just so close, and you yourself were clearly a little infatuated with it, you're still pretending to be nonchalant.

"And what Junior Brother is going to talk about today concerns the future development of the Spirit Hall, and it is something that the two of us can boast about to our teacher in the future."

"The Spirit Hall is now thriving under the master's control, becoming the strongest force on the entire continent and commanding nearly 70% of the soul masters on the continent."

"Although many of them are commoner Soul Masters and their overall quality cannot be compared with the disciples of the three upper sects, the Spirit Hall completely crushes the three upper sects in terms of top-level strength, thanks to its teachers and the Grand Elder of the Hall of Offering who does not go out."

Dong Qing's voice wasn't loud, but what he said piqued Hu Liena's interest. She was curious about what it was that she could boast about so much in front of her teacher, Bibi Dong.

"This trip to Heaven Dou City, especially what happened at the Heaven Dou Auction House, made me realize the extreme aversion that the high-ranking officials of the two great empires have towards the Spirit Hall."

"The auction of the ten-thousand-year soul bone and the ten-thousand-year immortal herb was completely unknown to our Martial Soul Branch Hall in Heaven Dou City. This shows that we only have the support of ordinary commoner soul masters."

"Other vested interests are extremely hostile to our Spirit Hall, especially the high-ranking nobles of the two great empires, who are very disgusted with the Spirit Hall."

Speaking of it.

Hu Liena forcefully interrupted Dong Qing, saying, "Isn't this normal? They can't stand our Spirit Hall helping commoners awaken their spirits for free; they'd love to bleed and suck the marrow from them."

Whether it's the Heavenly Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, or other feudal empires in the world, there are very few monarchs who truly treat their people well.

the reason is simple.

Even if someone genuinely cared for the common people and overthrew the corrupt imperial dynasty, thus establishing a new imperial dynasty and redefining everything within the imperial territory.

But before long, this group of imperial leaders, who had come together to save the common people, could not resist the corruption of power and became the very people they once hated.

Perhaps the first emperors of the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire established them to save the common people, but as time went by, they eventually became oppressors.

It's very simple. If the Spirit Hall itself weren't strong enough, any organization that dared to awaken a martial spirit for a commoner for free would be collectively wiped out by the three upper sects.

In their eyes, a peasant is a peasant, and should never be able to rise above their circumstances.

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Chapter 98, The Sensitive Clan

“Senior sister, you’re absolutely right. If it weren’t for the fact that the Spirit Hall has our teacher, a peak level 99 peerless Douluo, and the Grand Elder of the Hall of Worship, the number of commoner spirit masters on the continent would be reduced by at least 90%,” Dong Qing said softly.

In an era before the Spirit Hall took charge for commoner Soul Masters, awakening a Martial Soul was an incredibly difficult task for ordinary people.

No matter how prestigious something is, it cannot lack the essence of rarity.

If everyone could awaken a martial spirit, how would the three sects and the high-ranking nobles of the empire demonstrate the nobility of their bloodline? Wouldn't they be no different from those commoners?

"So...Junior brother, what exactly are you trying to say?" Hu Liena asked impatiently.

She pouted her rosy lips slightly, looking at Dong Qing with dissatisfaction, feeling that he was keeping her in suspense and trying to fool her.

"What I want to say is that since the foundation of our Spirit Hall is commoner Soul Masters, then we can continue to work on the commoners and completely control their fate," Dong Qing said in a low voice.

Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

starting today.

Dong Qing wants to be the one who steers this boat, to completely control the fate of all the common people on the Douluo Continent, and to make them dedicate their strength to his path to godhood.

"Junior brother, please don't do anything reckless! If you dare to attack ordinary people, your teacher will skin you alive!" Hu Liena was startled and quickly advised him.

Seeing the anxious look on Hu Liena's face, Dong Qing felt a warmth in his heart and gently embraced her.