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43.53% Douluo : People are writing diaries in Douluo (completed) / Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Absorbing the Immortal Herbs, Power Surges

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Absorbing the Immortal Herbs, Power Surges

The moment they stepped outside the classroom, Xiao Wu teased, "Brother, you finally decided to come back, huh!"

Su Ming coughed lightly. "Well, there were some unexpected things that came up. After helping the old monster, Dugu Bo, detoxify himself, I found quite a few treasures in his treasure trove and took some time to cultivate. But don't worry, all three of you will get your share too."

Su Ming then briefly recounted what had happened during the past two months. Although Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing already had some idea, hearing the detailed and humorous account from Su Ming made it more vivid and engaging.

When Xiao Wu heard that Su Ming had secretly returned to Holy Soul Village, she pouted. "Brother, you went back to the village without telling me! I haven't seen Grandpa Jack in so long."

Su Ming smiled. "You'll see him soon."

Then Su Ming turned to Ning Rongrong. "Rongrong, I need a favor."

Ning Rongrong had a hunch and smiled playfully. "You want me to help find a place to settle Grandpa Jack and the villagers, don't you?"

Su Ming nodded. "Exactly right. You're so smart, Rongrong."

Ning Rongrong blinked mischievously. "That's no problem. Our sect owns plenty of land. We can allocate some of it to resettle the people from Holy Soul Village. As for the houses, I'm sure you can handle that, right?"

She added with a smirk, "How about we go to my sect now and get things sorted? Let's settle Grandpa Jack and the others first."

Su Ming shook his head. "There's no rush. For now, I've arranged for them to stay at a hotel in the city. Once everything is ready in a few days, we can make proper arrangements."

"There's something more important to do now—improving your strength! Let's find a quiet training room."

Su Ming led the three to a secluded room, where he pulled out three immortal herbs from his storage. He handed them to each of the girls, explaining, "Xiao Wu, this herb is called 'Lovesick Heartbroken Red,' it's for you. Rongrong, this one is 'Glorious Qiluo Tulip,' it might have a special effect on your martial spirit. And Zhuqing, this one is 'Netherworld Water Narcissus,' perfectly aligned with your attributes."

Yes, Su Ming didn't give Zhu Zhuqing the "Yearning Heartbroken Red" as in the original story. Instead, he offered her the herb that best suited her own abilities. The "Yearning Heartbroken Red" was originally meant for Xiao Wu, and in the story, it was only exchanged with Zhu Zhuqing because she couldn't get its recognition. In Su Ming's view, using herbs to purely enhance spirit power was a waste; it was far better to use them to strengthen their inherent attributes and cultivation speed.

Then, Su Ming looked at Xiao Wu and said, "Xiao Wu, this herb is unique—it's the king of all flowers. You must earn its approval before you can absorb it."

He explained the lore behind the "Lovesick Heartbroken Red," emphasizing that only true love could unlock its power. Xiao Wu, filled with love for Su Ming, didn't hesitate. As she touched the flower, a small prick caused her finger to bleed, and the blood trickled down the petals. Memories of her time with Su Ming flashed through her mind, reinforcing her determination. No matter what happened in the future, she vowed to stay by his side, even if it meant facing death.

At that moment, the petals of the flower detached on their own and floated toward Xiao Wu, indicating it had recognized her.

Su Ming sighed in relief, happy that Xiao Wu passed the test. He'd been worried, knowing he was a man with many romantic entanglements. If Xiao Wu had held any reservations, she likely wouldn't have gained the flower's approval. However, what Su Ming didn't realize was that, though Xiao Wu had a slight sense of jealousy, it was completely overshadowed by her deep love for him. The "Lovesick Heartbroken Red" had recognized this love and accepted her as its master.

Xiao Wu hesitated. "Brother… can I not absorb it? I want to keep it."

Su Ming knew this was coming. "No, you have to absorb it now. It's already chosen you as its master, and it's prepared to help you grow stronger. I understand why you want to keep it—first, because you feel bad, and second, because you think you can't maximize its effect without the 'Ten Thousand-Year Nine-Hearted Ganoderma.'"

Xiao Wu's eyes widened. "Brother, you even know about that?"

Su Ming chuckled and patted her head. "Of course I know. But the Nine-Hearted Ganoderma is extremely rare. You don't need to wait that long. The longer you wait, the harder it will be for you to part with the flower. It's better to absorb it now."

Persuaded by Su Ming's words, Xiao Wu agreed. She decided to absorb the herb immediately.

Su Ming was relieved. These immortal herbs weren't meant to be hoarded. They were for boosting strength, and Xiao Wu no longer needed to worry about leaking her aura. Keeping the herb would only bring unnecessary trouble.

While the three absorbed their herbs, Su Ming stood nearby to protect them. He didn't need to absorb any more herbs himself.

After some time, the three girls completed their absorption.

Xiao Wu was the first to open her eyes, filled with joy. The "Lovesick Heartbroken Red" had raised her spirit power by six levels! She had already advanced to rank 43 in the past two months, and now she was at rank 49, even higher than Su Ming! But more importantly, the herb had improved her talent, ensuring smoother cultivation in the future.

Zhu Zhuqing was the next to awaken. She felt the nether energy within her intensify, and her spirit power had also surged to rank 40. She was eager to see how much further it would rise once she obtained her fourth spirit ring.

Lastly, Ning Rongrong opened her eyes. Her spirit power had also risen to rank 40, but what excited her most was her martial spirit. She looked at her hands, and Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu moved closer to her.

The three girls exchanged glances, and Ning Rongrong exclaimed, "Nine floors!"

She covered her mouth in disbelief. Her martial spirit had evolved into the legendary Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!


Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Martial Spirit Evolution, Ning Rongrong's Devotion

Although Ning Rongrong had prepared herself mentally, when the moment finally came, she couldn't contain her excitement. The issue that had plagued her sect for so many years had been resolved by a single immortal herb! After her initial excitement subsided, she carefully held her Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her trembling hands. She understood that Su Ming's kindness was not just for her but for the entire sect. She was about to accompany Su Ming to her sect soon, to discuss settling the villagers from Holy Soul Village, and now it seemed her father and the two grand elders might no longer have any objections toward Su Ming.

Seeing that all three girls had finished absorbing the herbs, Su Ming asked, "So, how did it go?"

Suddenly, Ning Rongrong rushed forward, giving Su Ming a big hug. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him—though not on the lips.

This act stunned both Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing. They both knew that Ning Rongrong already had access to the diary and was aware of what would happen. Why was she still so emotional? As they watched Ning Rongrong embrace Su Ming, they couldn't help but have strange expressions on their faces.

Ning Rongrong had thought she could control herself, but seeing everything happen in front of her overwhelmed her, and her body reacted instinctively.

Su Ming wasn't surprised by Ning Rongrong's actions. He didn't avoid her embrace either. Their relationship had already surpassed mere friendship, and this wasn't the first time they had been close. Avoiding her would have seemed insincere.

After all, it was a hug and kiss from a beautiful woman—why would he avoid it? Though Xiao Wu was standing nearby, it felt a little awkward. But no, if he wanted to be a true "scoundrel," he had to have thick skin!

"Su Ming, thank you! Really, thank you so much. This herb has solved the problem that has troubled our sect for years. I know it might not be appropriate to say this in front of Xiao Wu, but I have to—if she doesn't mind, I'd gladly offer myself to you as thanks!"

Xiao Wu walked over and knocked Ning Rongrong on the head, pouting. "You two have already kissed—what does it matter if I mind or not? Even if I did, would it make a difference? Hmph!"

Then, Xiao Wu relaxed. She had always known about the connection between Su Ming and Ning Rongrong. There was no stopping it. "Fine, go ahead and offer yourself. After all, we're all on the same side now. I suppose I have a new sister."

With a mischievous smile, Xiao Wu pulled Ning Rongrong aside and whispered a few things to her, making Ning Rongrong's face blush deeply. It was clear they weren't discussing anything proper.

Su Ming could only pretend not to hear their conversation, though his spiritual power was so strong that Xiao Wu's whispers sounded like regular speech to him. He stayed calm, acting as though he hadn't heard anything.

Clearing his throat, Su Ming said, "Ahem… well, if Xiao Wu doesn't mind, then I certainly don't."

"Ah, ah, ah! That hurts! Xiao Wu, be gentle!"

Taking advantage of Su Ming's distraction, Xiao Wu pinched his side, making him wince.

"Hmph, enjoying the benefits and acting all smug!" Xiao Wu pouted.

Ning Rongrong couldn't help but laugh.

Afterward, the three girls each shared their experiences of absorbing the immortal herbs. Su Ming was astonished to learn that Xiao Wu's spirit power had increased by six levels thanks to the "Lovesick Heartbroken Red"! That was a considerable improvement, especially considering that in the original story, Ning Rongrong had only gained six levels after absorbing the "Glorious Qiluo Tulip," going from level 32 to level 38.

The "Lovesick Heartbroken Red" truly lived up to its name as the king of flowers. Although its primary purpose wasn't to boost spirit power, the increase was still remarkable.

Zhu Zhuqing's absorption of the "Netherworld Water Narcissus" left her feeling strange. The nether energy within her had become denser, and her martial spirit seemed to have undergone a slight change, although it hadn't evolved as dramatically as Ning Rongrong's.

Satisfied with their progress, Su Ming said, "Now, you should focus on stabilizing your power. Rongrong, tomorrow I'll go with you to your sect."

As Su Ming said this, he remembered Bone Douluo's words and felt a little nervous. Looking at Ning Rongrong, he asked, "Rongrong, do you think going to your sect tomorrow counts as walking into a trap?"

Ning Rongrong giggled. "Oh? Are you telling me there's something Su Ming doesn't have the courage to do?"

Su Ming felt embarrassed but retorted stubbornly, "Who said I'm scared? I'm just trying to avoid making things awkward. After all, your father and the elders are my seniors. If things get tense, it might put you in a tough spot."

Ning Rongrong shook her head with a smile. "It won't be a problem. If we had gone before my martial spirit evolved, it might have been tricky. But now? They'll probably want to thank you."

Su Ming thought about how much Ning Fengzhi valued the sect and realized she was probably right. However, just in case, he decided to prepare a gift—after all, he had practically won over their precious daughter. Offering a dowry in advance seemed appropriate.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo had already found his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, and brought her to his residence.

"Yan Yan, I'm back! Did you miss Grandpa?" Dugu Bo beamed with joy.

Dugu Yan, seeing her grandfather again after two months, was shocked. "Grandpa? Is that really you? You look so much younger, and your complexion is so much better! Did the detoxification succeed?"

Dugu Bo lovingly patted her head. "Yes, Yan Yan, here, Su Ming gave me this cultivation technique called the 'Heavenly Poison Scripture.' Once you master it, you'll be able to control the poison within your body, and your strength will improve since your poisoning isn't as severe."

"You should focus on practicing this. Later, I'll make a copy for you, but you keep the original."

Dugu Yan felt deeply touched. Her grandfather always put her first, even giving her the original of the technique he used.

"Now, Yan Yan, have you acquired your fourth spirit ring yet?"

Dugu Yan shook her head. "Not yet. I was waiting for you to come back so you could help me find a suitable spirit beast. I wanted to hear your advice."

Dugu Bo was relieved. "Good, then we can maximize the effects of the immortal herb and spirit bone."

"Here's the plan: for your fourth spirit ring, choose a speed-type snake spirit beast. If you're lucky, you might even gain an attack-type spirit skill that also enhances your speed!"


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