75: Nine-Heart Begonia

"Buzz!"

Ye Lingling's Soul Power stabilized, and the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul automatically returned to her body.

When she opened her eyes, shock was evident in her pupils. "I seem to have reached Rank 20, rising two ranks in a row, and I feel like there's still a lot of Soul Power accumulated in my body."

"Once you obtain a spirit ring, you'll be able to rise several more ranks!" Su Wen reminded her. "Summon your Spirit again and let us see."

Dugu Yan also nodded hurriedly. "Lingling, your Spirit seems to have changed."

Ye Lingling immediately spread her palm, and the Nine Heart Begonia landed on it, rotating slowly.

The nine giant petals were layered upon each other; from the outside in, they were tender green, pinkish-white, and gilded gold, with a gentle luster of life flowing around them.

"It... it really has changed!"

Ye Qingxian covered her mouth, her voice trembling with disbelief.

"M-my Spirit Ability has also changed. It's called Nine Heart Flower Bloom. It can recover ninety percent of a person's injuries in a short time and dispel negative states, such as poisoning or weakness..."

Ye Lingling's voice was excited, and her eyes gradually reddened. "I feel as if some kind of shackle inside me... has broken!"

No matter how many Spirit Abilities the Nine Heart Begonia flower had, they were all healing-based, but the First Soul Skill could never reach a ninety percent healing effect. Furthermore, it had gained the ability to dispel negative states, indicating that the Spirit had undergone a comprehensive evolution.

Hearing this, Ye Qingxian trembled all over, her beautiful eyes misting up.

"Mom!"

Ye Lingling threw herself into Ye Qingxian's embrace.

She couldn't hide the excitement in her heart.

Ye Qingxian said nothing, only holding Ye Lingling gently.

Her eyes were already red as tears fell silently.

The defect of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul had plagued the Ye Family for several generations.

Like a curse, it made the entire Family afraid to reproduce, causing the population to wither away until only this mother and daughter were left of the Nine Heart Begonia lineage.

"That's wonderful!"

Dugu Yan placed her hands over her chest in joy.

She empathized with the Ye Family's situation; the defect of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit had also left her lineage with only her and her grandfather.

"Young Master Su Wen, we are willing to join the Spirit Hall."

Ye Qingxian suddenly let go of Ye Lingling and reached out to remove the veil from her face, revealing a mature and elegant countenance.

She bowed slightly, performing the most standard courtly salute toward Su Wen.

Ye Lingling wiped away her tears and followed her mother's lead in saluting.

Only after consuming the Immortal Plant did she realize just how powerful it was.

She felt that a ten-thousand-year Spirit Bone, or even a 100,000-year spirit bone, was not as precious as an Immortal Plant.

She finally understood why Dugu Yan had suddenly taken a liking to and joined the Spirit Hall.

"Good. From now on, we are on the same side."

Su Wen stepped forward with satisfaction and helped Ye Qingxian up.

Looking up at her, he said, "Clan Leader Ye, you will not regret today's choice..."

"As for Lingling's spirit ring, don't obtain it for now; wait for three months. As for the Ye Family, move to Spirit City during this time. I will have my teacher find a good location for you in the city."

The Ye Family's Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul was famous throughout the continent as a Healing Soul Master.

If the people from the Upper Three Sects found out they had joined the Spirit Hall, there would inevitably be trouble. It was better to move early; placing them in the rear would also give Su Wen more peace of mind.

"Very well, we will do as Young Master Su Wen says."

Ye Qingxian didn't have much resistance to moving.

She was also aware of the conflict between the Spirit Hall and the Upper Three Sects.

Staying in Heaven Dou City was not a good option.

After dinner, just as Ye Lingling had finished washing up and was preparing to rest, Dugu Yan came to her room and mysteriously pulled her toward the room next door.

"Yan Yan, what are we doing? Isn't it inappropriate to go to Su Wen's room so late?"

"Lingling, if you want to obtain your spirit ring sooner, we have to start early."

"St-start what?"

"Eating the treasure!"

Dugu Yan pushed open Su Wen's door and strode inside.

Ye Lingling's mind was a bit dazed.

Eating the treasure?

She walked in with a heart full of doubt and apprehension.

As soon as she stepped into the room, Dugu Yan mysteriously closed the door.

Ye Lingling's heart also leaped into her throat.

"Yan Yan, wh-what are we planning to do?"

Ye Lingling spoke nervously.

"You'll find out in a moment!"

Dugu Yan revealed a meaningful smile.

Ye Lingling became even more nervous.

Her feet followed her into the inner room uneasily.

"Lingling, you're here. Have a seat!"

Su Wen watched the two of them arrive and waited for them to sit down.

He took a box from his robe and pushed it in front of Ye Lingling.

"Lingling, this is the secret of the thousand year second ring!"

Ye Lingling breathed a sigh of relief; it wasn't the treasure she had been thinking of.

She opened the box, and a meaty aroma wafted out. Inside was a piece of meat that was almost melted, making it impossible to identify.

"Wh-what is this?"

"Don't ask; if you must know, it's a treasure. Yan Yan, this is yours..."

...An hour later, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling left the room, supporting each other.

Ye Qingxian's figure appeared behind them.

Looking at them, her heart relaxed slightly.

Su Wen hadn't done anything to them.

It seemed she had overthought things.

Su Wen wasn't targeting her and Lingling.

Having lived in Heaven Dou City for too long,

she had seen the various unique tastes of those nobles.

Some had even set their sights on her and Lingling.

If not for the fear of the Spirit Master power behind the Ye Family,

those nobles would have already tried to make a move.

Fortunately, Su Wen wasn't after that.

Otherwise, she really wouldn't know what to do.

Sacrifice herself?

"Hehe, he's still so young. What am I thinking!"

Ye Qingxian let out a self-deprecating laugh and slowly walked away.

Just after she left, a man in black robes appeared where she had been standing.

The black-robed man glanced in Ye Qingxian's direction but ignored her.

He walked straight into Su Wen's room.

"Hmm?"

Inside the room.

Su Wen was meditating and Cultivating, feeling that Rank 36 was within reach.

On the table, the Blue Silver Emperor swayed its form, adding a faint blue light to the dark room.

Just then, the light on the Blue Silver Emperor vanished, and a vine gently nudged Su Wen.

Su Wen suddenly opened his eyes. With Ah Yin's warning, he sensed an unfamiliar aura swaggering in.

He wondered who it could be so late at night.

Soon, he raised his eyebrows slightly.

There was clear hostility in the aura.

"Ah Yin!"

Ah Yin's Domain leaned toward support, possessing the abilities to isolate interference, control plants, investigate the environment, and conceal one's aura.

Using the power of the Blue Silver Domain, Su Wen quickly hid himself.

"Creak!"

The door was pushed open, and the black-robed man stepped into the room, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a touch of strangeness.

"Eh? The aura was just here. How did it disappear?"

The black-robed man saw no one on the bed, but reaching out to touch it, he found it was still warm.

Clearly, the person had been there just a moment ago.

"Hehe, do you want to play hide-and-seek with this seat?"

The black-robed man gave a cold laugh. Noticing the open window, his body dashed out with a whoosh.

As soon as the black-robed man left, Su Wen stepped out from behind the curtain.

His expression was grave; he couldn't see through the other person's aura.

It was obviously much stronger than his own.

Bai Yinger was staying next door but hadn't reacted. Had she not noticed, or had something happened?

Could the opponent be a Spirit Douluo?