65: Chapter 65 Immortal Herbs and Enhancement

Bai Qi took out several Immortal Plants from his white pouch all at once and laid them casually on the table in front of him.

One had no leaves and a single flower, attached to a black stone, resembling a peony.

One had a golden tulip at the top, with a rich fragrance.

One was entirely purplish-black with blade-like leaves, and faint dark mist swirled around its branches.

One looked like a small golden pumpkin, about the size of a fist, covered in dragon patterns.

Another was entirely emerald green with slender leaves, emitting a gentle yet thick aura of life.

Everyone gathered around, their gazes drawn to these strange medicinal herbs.

"Xiao Wu, this one is called Yearning Heartbroken Red. The way to pick it is quite unique; it requires Heart's Blood to be plucked."

Bai Qi handed the peony-like herb to her.

Xiao Wu took the herb. She didn't know the origin of this Immortal Plant, but she knew that whatever Bai Qi gave her would definitely be the best.

"Rongrong, this is the Qiluo Tulip."

Bai Qi handed over the golden tulip herb and said mysteriously.

"There's a surprise if you take it."

Ning Rongrong took it with both hands. Although she didn't know exactly what would happen, she could tell it was extraordinary just by its appearance. Her voice even changed from excitement.

"A surprise? What kind of surprise?"

Bai Qi smiled and didn't answer. Instead, he looked at Zhu Zhuqing.

"Zhuqing, the Nether Solitary Spirit Herb. There will be a surprise after taking it too."

Bai Qi handed the purplish-black herb to Zhu Zhuqing.

When Zhu Zhuqing took the herb, complex emotions swirled in her cold eyes.

She stared at the herb in her hand for several seconds before nodding firmly. Her lips trembled slightly as if she wanted to say something, but nothing came out.

"Yiran, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It can cause a change in your Snake Staff, perhaps evolving it into your grandfather's Dragon Head Staff."

Bai Qi handed the golden-yellow herb to Meng Yiran.

Meng Yiran took the herb, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.

"Thank you."

Only then did Bai Qi look at Ah Yin.

"Sister Yin, the Azure Spirit Immortal Herb. It suits your Blue Silver Emperor very well."

Bai Qi handed over the emerald-green, slender-leaved herb, his tone softening considerably. Ah Yin took the herb, her gaze lingering on Bai Qi's face for a moment, and she spoke softly.

"Mm."

The tenderness hidden in those eyes was no less than Xiao Wu's.

Finally, Bai Qi looked at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

"I don't have your Immortal Plants with me for now. When they finish absorbing these and need spirit rings, we'll go to the Sunset Forest and stop by the Old freak's medicine garden to find some for you."

Dugu Yan nodded magnanimously. She knew her grandfather had left one for her in his medicine garden, so she wasn't in a hurry.

Ye Lingling also nodded gently with indifference. The Nine Heart Begonia Spirit only had healing abilities; an Immortal Plant would just be the icing on the cake for her, so she didn't really care.

"Alright, everyone go back and absorb them. Come back out once you've refined the medicinal power."

Bai Qi instructed.

Everyone returned to their rooms carrying their herbs. Bai Qi sat under the pavilion, brewed a pot of tea, and drank it slowly.

More than an hour later, Xiao Wu was the first to push open her door.

Thick waves of Soul Power radiated from her entire body, as if she had undergone a complete marrow cleansing and tendon strengthening.

Those rabbit ears twitched slightly, emitting an indescribable Spiritual Qi.

Xiao Wu felt the power within her body, and when she opened her eyes, they were full of surprise.

"Xiao Qi, I've reached Rank 50!"

Xiao Wu lunged forward and hung onto him, rubbing her face against his neck vigorously.

Bai Qi was almost pulled over. After steadying himself, he picked her up and spun her around. Jumping eight Ranks from Rank 42 to 50, the effect of the Yearning Heartbroken Red was even better than he had expected. It might just be that she had hit the limit of her current Rank; after Xiao Wu fused her fifth spirit ring, there would likely be further improvement.

Then Bai Qi put Xiao Wu down and poured her a cup of tea as she sat beside him.

The second to come out was Meng Yiran. As Bai Qi expected, the Snake Staff in her hand had turned into a Dragon Head Staff, faintly shimmering with a golden luster, and her Soul Power had reached Rank 38.

"Rank 38, not too far from Rank 39."

Meng Yiran put away her Spirit and approached with an excited expression.

"This Earth Dragon Golden Melon really evolved my Spirit and even added an earth attribute. Thank you, Bai Qi."

Bai Qi nodded, telling her to rest first; once the spirit ring was in place, she would naturally advance.

The third to come out was Ning Rongrong.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was in her hand. The pagoda, which originally had only seven floors, now showed the outline of a ninth floor.

Ning Rongrong's Rank had jumped from 26 to 30, but what excited her most wasn't the increase in Rank, but that ninth-floor phantom.

"I'm Rank 30! And my Spirit seems to..."

Ning Rongrong stared blankly at her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, her voice trembling.

"It seems to have become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

Bai Qi looked at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her hand and said with a smile.

"That's why I said there would be a surprise."

Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately reddened. She gave Bai Qi a hard hug, kissed him, and then, with a blushing face, backed away to sit next to Xiao Wu.

She was even teased with a smile by Xiao Wu.

The fourth to come out was Zhu Zhuqing.

The moment she pushed open the door, Bai Qi felt a completely different aura.

Her Soul Power fluctuations had become more restrained and sharp, and more importantly, her Spirit had evolved.

The evolved Hell Civet had fur as black as ink, shimmering with a cold purple luster. Her eyes had turned a deep purple, as if an endless abyss were hidden within her pupils.

Zhu Zhuqing raised her hand, and several sharp claw-beams flicked from her fingertips.

Her Soul Power had broken through from Rank 26 to Rank 30, but for her, the most important thing wasn't the Rank, but that the shackles of her Family were completely broken.

"My Spirit has evolved into the Nine Nether Spirit Cat."

Zhu Zhuqing said softly.

"My speed, penetration, and control over darkness have all improved."

She didn't say anything more, but the emotion in her gaze as she looked at Bai Qi grew even more intense.

Ah Yin was the last to come out. She was originally a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor in human form, and the medicinal power of the Azure Spirit Immortal Herb resonated with her true form, being perfectly absorbed.

Her Soul Power steadily rose from Rank 83 to Rank 86, and the medicinal power was still slowly dissolving.

"Rank 86."

With a gentle smile on her lips, Ah Yin sat down in front of Bai Qi.

"The medicinal power hasn't fully dissolved yet. Once it's completely absorbed, I should be able to rise further."

Bai Qi looked at the group sitting around the pavilion.

"Zhuqing, what did your Spirit evolve into? It's so beautiful!"

Ning Rongrong asked Zhu Zhuqing curiously.

Zhu Zhuqing was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Nine Nether Spirit Cat."

"That sounds nice."

Ning Rongrong nodded, then turned to Bai Qi.

"Brother Xiao Qi, when are we going to the Sunset Forest to get our spirit rings?"

Bai Qi thought for a moment and said.

"We'll go once you've completely stabilized the medicinal power. We leave in two days. In the meantime, I'll teach you a new way to Cultivate."

Xiao Wu said, hugging Bai Qi's arm.

"Is it the one I'm thinking of?"

Bai Qi smiled and picked up his teacup.

"Of course."

Dugu Yan leaned on the table. Seeing the four of them improve so quickly, she finally couldn't help but speak up out of envy.

"Bai Qi, is there really an Immortal Plant suitable for me in my grandfather's medicine garden?"

Bai Qi nodded.

"Yes, the Old freak specifically left one for you. Don't worry, you won't miss out."

Dugu Yan huffed, buried her face in her arms, and didn't speak again.

Ye Lingling held her teacup, drinking quietly. Her gaze fell on Bai Qi for a split second before moving away.

At this moment, Xiao Wu let go of Bai Qi's arm and raised her hand.

"Alright, I'll be the group leader."

Then she leaned on the table and talked to Ning Rongrong sitting next to her, while even the leaning Dugu Yan listened intently.

Bai Qi leaned back in his chair, listening to their chattering, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.