25: Chapter 25, Third Soul Skill: Acacia Heartbreak Red

The moment that pale black spirit ring enveloped Ji Xuan.

In his mental sea, the remnant resentment of the Blade Mantis after its death appeared.

However, after absorbing the Immortal Plant, Ji Xuan's current Mental Energy had already approached the level of a Spirit Emperor.

To him, the resentment of this ten-thousand-year Blade Mantis was not worth mentioning.

"Mere remnant resentment, and you dare to be presumptuous?"

In Ji Xuan's mental sea, a golden longsword condensed and slashed down toward the Blade Mantis!

There was no intense confrontation, only absolute suppression.

The phantom of the Blade Mantis shattered instantly like a bubble...

The Soul shock ended the moment it began.

A trace of approval flashed in the eyes of Gold Crocodile Douluo, who was watching from the side.

He clearly perceived that the aura of resentment belonging to the Spirit Beast dissipated instantly.

And Ji Xuan's aura was climbing steadily and rapidly.

Next, he only needed to absorb the spirit ring's energy as a matter of course.

...

"Xiao Xuan, what is your third Spirit Ability?"

Half a quarter of an hour later, Ji Xuan successfully absorbed the ten-thousand-year spirit ring.

At this moment, his Soul Power Rank had reached Rank 34.

Part of it came from the energy of the ten-thousand-year spirit ring, but more of it was from the two Immortal Plants he had refined previously.

Ji Xuan stood up, looked at Gold Crocodile Douluo, and said:

"Junior Martial Uncle Golden Crocodile, my third Spirit Ability is called 'Armor-Piercing Blade'."

"After activating the Spirit Ability, the next attack can ignore the defense of opponents at the same Rank."

"When facing opponents of a higher Rank, the armor-piercing effect will weaken, but it will retain at least fifty percent of its armor-piercing effect."

"As expected of a ten-thousand-year Spirit Ability." Gold Crocodile Douluo nodded with satisfaction, then changed the subject, "So... where do you plan to go next?"

Ji Xuan pondered for a moment: "First, I will go to Heaven Dou City to see Sister Xue, and bring her an Immortal Plant while I am at it."

"Afterward, I will travel across the continent to see if I can bring some forces under my command."

Golden Crocodile nodded slightly: "Let's go."

...

Heaven Dou City, Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Although the Imperial Palace was currently heavily guarded.

But with Golden Crocodile's cultivation, bringing Ji Xuan in was like entering an empty place.

The guards in the palace, the patrolling imperial guards, and even the hidden Spirit Master sentries were completely unaware.

Within a few breaths, the two landed in the courtyard of the Crown Prince's East Palace.

Qian Renxue was inside the room.

Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo were guarding in the shadows outside the door.

"Who is it!"

Snake Lance Douluo was suddenly alert.

Porcupinefish Douluo appeared at the same time, and both were as if facing a great enemy.

The person who came could actually completely avoid their perception.

"What? Can't you recognize this old man?"

Gold Crocodile Douluo's calm yet majestic voice sounded.

His and Ji Xuan's figures appeared.

Seeing who it was, the pupils of Snake Lance and Porcupinefish shrank.

The two hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Greetings, Elder Gold Crocodile!"

Although they were both Elders of Spirit Hall, they were only ordinary Elders.

Whether it was in strength, seniority, or status, compared to Gold Crocodile Douluo, who was the Second Elder of the Elder Hall, they were like clouds and mud.

In front of this person, they dared not be the slightest bit negligent.

Just at this moment, Qian Renxue pushed the door open and came out.

Seeing the two, she was stunned at first, then quickly stepped forward:

"Grandpa Gold Crocodile, little brother Ji Xuan, why are you here?"

Golden Crocodile nodded slightly: "Passing by, just checking on you."

Ji Xuan smiled: "Sister Xue, long time no see, I hope you have been well."

Qian Renxue turned to Porcupinefish and Snake Lance: "You two may withdraw first."

"Yes, Young Lord."

After the two withdrew, Qian Renxue's gaze fell back on Ji Xuan and the other: "Let's go inside the room to talk."

Gold Crocodile Douluo shook his head slightly: "Little Xue, you young people chat, this old man won't go in."

"Alright." Qian Renxue took Ji Xuan's hand, "Little brother Ji Xuan, come into the room with sister."

Ji Xuan let her pull him toward the inside of the room.

Watching their backs, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Golden Crocodile's mouth.

...

Walking into the room, Qian Renxue raised her hand and brushed over her cheek, restoring her original appearance.

In the Imperial Palace, she usually maintained the appearance of Xue Qinghe.

"Little brother Ji Xuan, it's been two years, you are already as tall as sister."

Qian Renxue walked in front of Ji Xuan, originally wanting to tease him like before, but discovered that the youth in front of her had already grown up.

"Sister Xue, I came to find you this time because there is an important matter."

"Oh? What is it?" Qian Renxue asked curiously.

Ji Xuan took out a white flower from his Hundred Treasure Pouch.

The flower looked extremely ordinary, only the size of a palm, resembling a peony, without leaves, and the stem was connected to a pitch-black large stone.

On that white flower, there were a few shocking blood-red petals.

"What is this? Are you giving me a flower?"

"This is called an Immortal Plant."

"And it is named Yearning Heartbroken Red, which is a Divine Grade among Immortal Plants. Consuming it can increase Soul Power, and it will also comprehensively transform the body, greatly improving cultivation talent."

"What!" Qian Renxue exclaimed, "You... are you telling the truth?"

"Of course, Junior Martial Uncle Golden Crocodile broke through his shackles after consuming an Immortal Plant."

"Good little brother, sister loves you, give it to me quickly." Qian Renxue reached out her hand.

"Well..." Ji Xuan smiled at the corners of his lips, raised his hand and pointed to his cheek, "If you kiss me once, I will give it to you."

Thinking of what happened two years ago, Ji Xuan wanted to tease her.

"You! What did you say?!" Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes widened instantly.

She raised a jade hand and pinched Ji Xuan's ear: "You've grown up, right? Daring to tease sister?"

Ji Xuan hurriedly grabbed her wrist: "Ouch, ouch, ouch... I was joking, let go quickly."

"Hmph!" Qian Renxue's ear tips were slightly red, and she hurriedly let go, "Give it to me quickly!"

"Sister Xue, this flower has a story, would you like to hear it first?"

"What story?"

"Legend has it that a long time ago, there was a youth who was obsessed with flowers. His sincerity moved the Flower Fairy of the Divine Realm. The Flower Fairy privately descended to the Mortal world to become his spouse, but was discovered by the Heavenly God. Immortals and Mortals are on different paths, and in his fury, the Heavenly God summoned the Flower Fairy back to the Divine Realm."

"The youth lost his beloved and was depressed all day long, no longer having the heart to tend to flowers and plants."

"Until one day, a white-haired old man told him that the white peony in the garden was the Incarnation of his lover. As long as he destroyed it, the Flower Fairy would become a Mortal and return to the Mortal world."

"But how could the youth bear to hurt it? He could only drink and weep to it all day long, eventually dying of a broken heart. Before he died, a mouthful of blood splattered onto the petals."

Ji Xuan picked up the Yearning Heartbroken Red and pointed to the petals:

"The few blood-red petals on this are the heart's blood of that youth."

Ji Xuan paused for a moment and continued:

"Therefore, this flower is not an ordinary item. When picking it, one must think of their beloved in their heart and spit a mouthful of blood onto the petals. If one is half-hearted, even if they spit blood until they die, they will not be able to pick it."

"But once it is picked, it will recognize its master and will never wither."

"I didn't expect that behind this seemingly ordinary flower, there was such an unforgettable story..." Qian Renxue couldn't help but whisper softly.

"Sister Xue... do you still want to try?"

Ji Xuan handed the Immortal Plant to Qian Renxue.

A moment later.

"Let me try..."

Qian Renxue took a deep breath and took the Immortal Plant.

She also did not know what kind of feelings she had for Ji Xuan...