34: Chapter 34 Good steel should be used where it's needed most; the distribution of immortal herbs.

Shrek Academy, Sea Gods Pavilion.

The afternoon sun was just right, lazily spilling onto the simple and ancient wooden floor.

Mu En lay on a rattan chair with his eyes closed, enjoying a rare moment of comfort.

"Creak—"

The door to the loft was gently pushed open.

A figure entered, carrying the dusty aura of travel.

Mu En didn't open his eyes, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Teacher, I'm here."

Su Chen walked quickly to the side of the rattan chair and half-knelt.

His gaze fell on Mu En's face; seeing that there seemed to be a few more wrinkles than before he left, his heart twinged for no reason.

"Teacher, your Soul Power fluctuations... seem a bit weaker than when I left."

Su Chen's brow furrowed.

"I brought back something good for you from this trip."

"I found an immortal herb that can nourish one's origin. It's perfect for regulating your body, old man."

As if presenting a treasure, Su Chen took out a warm jade box from his storage bag.

He opened it carefully.

An immortal herb emitting a soft golden light throughout lay quietly inside. A dense aura of life rushed toward him; even taking a single breath of it made one feel refreshed.

However, Mu En only took a glance and then gently waved his hand.

"Chen'er, put it away."

Su Chen was stunned.

"Teacher?"

Mu En slowly opened his dim, yellowed eyes, which were filled with affection.

"I know my own body."

"The oil is already spent and the lamp is going out. No matter how strong the medicinal power of this immortal herb is, for me, it is just a drop in the bucket; it's of no use."

Su Chen grew anxious. "How could it be useless? This is an immortal product, it can strengthen the foundation and cultivate the origin..."

Mu En interrupted him, his voice remaining calm.

"Good steel should be used on the blade."

"Heavenly treasures like this should be left for you young people. Your future path is still very long. The future of Shrek and the future of the continent both need you to protect them."

He paused, his cloudy eyes revealing an open-mindedness that looked past life and death.

"For these old bones of mine to see you grow to this point today is already the greatest blessing the heavens have given me."

Su Chen's eyes instantly reddened.

He lowered his head, his voice carrying a hint of a sob.

"Teacher, I understand the principles you're talking about."

"But, I can't just stand by and watch you suffer."

"Even if this immortal herb can't restore your origin, at the very least it can make your body more comfortable and reduce your suffering."

After saying this, he didn't wait for Mu En to refuse again and immediately stowed the golden shimmering immortal herb back into his storage spirit tool.

Mu En was about to say something when he saw Su Chen making another move.

He didn't insist further, but instead took out another jade box from his spirit tool bag.

This jade box was pure white throughout. Once opened, an equally pure white immortal herb lay inside.

The shape of the leaves resembled small crescent moons, with tiny, dense droplets of water condensed on them.

Within every droplet, there was a faint blue Soul Power luster; it was exactly the 'Soul Condensing Jade Dew Grass'.

Su Chen held the jade box before Mu En.

"Teacher, you surely can't refuse this one."

"This isn't for restoring Soul Power; it's specifically for alleviating Soul Power backlash."

"I specifically asked the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product before I left. It said the dew from this grass can seep into the soul core through the meridians. At night when your Soul Power is turbulent and you can't sleep, holding one drop in your mouth can suppress that pain."

Su Chen looked at Mu En with an incredibly serious gaze.

"Even if it only allows you to have one more night of peaceful sleep, I will be satisfied."

Without waiting for Mu En to nod, he took it upon himself to gently place the jade box containing the Soul Condensing Jade Dew Grass on the wooden cabinet by Mu En's bedside.

He then carefully fished out a clean silk handkerchief from his storage bag and placed it under the immortal herb, fearing that the dew on the leaves might roll off and waste the spiritual energy.

Only after finishing all this did Su Chen look back at Mu En.

"Teacher, your disciple does not dare to go against your wishes, but you must accept this herb."

"If you don't use it, then I won't leave. I'll stay at the Sea Gods Pavilion every day. When you wake up in pain at night, I will personally feed the dew to your lips."

These words were less of a threat and more the simplest expression of a child's filial piety.

A faint shimmer of moisture appeared in Mu En's cloudy eyes.

He looked at this child he had raised since youth and let out a long, helpless yet gratified sigh.

"Sigh, you child... alright then."

...

After bidding farewell to Teacher Mu En, Su Chen walked out of the Sea Gods Pavilion.

The night breeze was slightly cool, blowing away some of the heaviness in his heart.

Teacher was right; good steel should be used on the blade.

He returned to his dormitory at Shrek Academy and closed the door. With a thought, several jade boxes emitting different glows appeared on the table.

These were all gains from this training trip; every single one was a heavenly treasure that money couldn't buy.

Keep them all for himself?

That was not an option.

As a good youth from the 21st century, he couldn't forget core values even after transmigrating.

Sharing the blessings.

Moreover, these immortal herbs could only realize their maximum value when given to the right people.

Having made up his mind, Su Chen quietly slipped out of the dormitory under the cover of night.

His first stop was the dormitory of Inner Court senior sister Ma Xiaotao.

This senior sister was beautiful, had a sweet voice, and a great figure, but her temper was a bit explosive.

It couldn't be helped; her Spirit was the Evil Fire Phoenix. The evil fire in her body would backfire from time to time, and no one could withstand that.

Su Chen took out a crimson jade box. Inside was exactly the perfect match for fire-attribute Spirits—the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.

This thing could purify flames and clear the meridians; it would have a miraculous effect on suppressing Ma Xiaotao's evil fire.

He didn't knock, but simply placed the jade box gently in Ma Xiaotao's private courtyard.

After a moment's thought, he fished out a slip of paper from his storage spirit tool, wrote a few words, and pressed it under the box.

"This herb can resolve the suffering of evil fire backlash."

Done. Time to slip away.

Su Chen's figure quickly vanished into the shadows.

Next stop, Eldest Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan.

She was the dream goddess of all male students in the Inner Court—gentle, virtuous, skilled in both civil and martial arts, and highly prestigious.

Su Chen didn't dare go directly to her dormitory door; it wouldn't be good if he were mistaken for a pervert.

He took a detour and found a senior sister who was on good terms with the Eldest Senior Sister, then handed over a jade box containing a "moon god flower".

"Senior sister, please pass this to the Eldest Senior Sister."

"This is?" That senior sister was somewhat puzzled.

"A small gift. It's beneficial for the Eldest Senior Sister's spiritual power," Su Chen explained. "Oh right, please tell her that this flower needs to be nourished with Soul Power daily for seven days before it can be consumed."

After explaining clearly, Su Chen turned and left.

Finally, he arrived outside Huo Yuhao's dormitory.

As for this little brother, Su Chen thought very highly of him.

Although he looked a bit introverted and had low self-esteem now, the things hidden in those eyes were extraordinary.

What Su Chen held in his hand was exactly the treasure that could cause a qualitative change in spiritual power—water gazing dew.

This thing was practically a cheat-code tailored specifically for Huo Yuhao.

He didn't act stealthily this time, but walked up and gently knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

Huo Yuhao's voice came from inside, carrying a hint of alertness.

The door opened. Huo Yuhao was a bit surprised to see Su Chen standing at the door.

"Brother Su Chen?"

Su Chen didn't waste words and directly stuffed the jade bottle in his hand into the boy's arms.

"This is an opportunity suitable for you. Use it well."

After saying that, before Huo Yuhao could react, he turned around, gave a cool wave of his hand, and quickly disappeared into the night.

Leaving only Huo Yuhao alone, holding the jade bottle that still carried some warmth, standing dazed in the wind.