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Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Yin-Yang Twin Lotus, Ye Lingling’s Hesitation

Looks like it's time to use the ultimate move—after all, "you can't catch the wolf without sacrificing a sheep!"

Su Ming casually asked, "Lingling, you're at level thirty-nine now, so you'll soon be able to absorb your fourth spirit ring. I've always wondered: does your Nine-Hearted Begonia truly only offer one effect—area-wide healing? Is there really no other supportive ability?"

Ye Lingling looked slightly downcast at this. "Yes, that's true. Moreover, Nine-Hearted Begonia has a major drawback: each generation can only have one inheritor. As far as I know, no generation has ever overcome this limitation, which has always puzzled me.

"Although Nine-Hearted Begonia's healing is the best on the continent, these two major flaws limit its appeal to other forces. It's just a single healer with no offensive abilities, so it can't play much of a role. Compared to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda of Ning Rongrong's clan, which balances multiple boosts, the Nine-Hearted Begonia is much less desired. It's even coveted by Spirit Hall, though they've never had the chance to recruit Ning Rongrong's clan due to their alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire."

Su Ming already knew most of this.

There was no way around it—no spirit on the continent was flawless. The more specialized a spirit's strength, the more likely it was to have significant weaknesses. Like the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, for instance: while it has unparalleled supportive power, its wielder could never break through to level eighty because the pagoda itself has only seven floors.

Rongrong had only overcome this by using immortal herbs to eliminate her spirit's flaw. Ye Lingling's best hope to remove her spirit's limitations would likely be through a similar method. But what exactly would become of her spirit after she consumed an herb? Rongrong's spirit had gone from seven to nine floors, which made sense. But what would happen with Ye Lingling?

Su Ming pondered and then said, "Lingling, I happen to have something that might just help you overcome that first flaw. It could grant your spirit additional abilities beyond healing. I can't guarantee what the new abilities might be, and there is some risk, but would you be interested in trying?"

Ye Lingling's eyes lit up immediately, and she answered without hesitation, "Yes! I want to try!"

She was excited—this sounded like a guaranteed gain. Gaining an extra ability, whether it was support or offense, shouldn't diminish her existing healing power. So why not give it a shot?

Seeing her eagerness, Su Ming simply smiled and took out a lotus from his soul tool, presenting it to her. It was an unusual flower, half black and half white.

As she took in its striking appearance, she asked curiously, "Su Ming, what's this lotus called? It's so beautiful yet mysterious—one half is pure white, and the other half is a deep, enigmatic black. I feel an almost reverent awe just looking at it."

Su Ming nodded, "You're spot on with that description. This is the Yin-Yang Twin Lotus. The white half represents purity, much like your Nine-Hearted Begonia, while the black half symbolizes mystery and depth. If you absorb it, it will likely add a new ability to your spirit—what that ability will be, we can't be sure, but it's highly probable it'll lean towards the dark side of the spectrum.

"It's the Yin and Yang balance. Your current healing ability aligns with the 'Yang' side, so the new ability will likely be 'Yin.'"

There was another aspect that Su Ming hadn't mentioned—the lotus's symmetrical black and white petals reminded him of the yin-yang symbol, representing balance. This suggested that the new ability would likely have an offensive or defensive nature rather than merely support, giving her a much-needed self-protection capability.

"Since you're willing to try it, let's begin. I'll guard you while you absorb it. Once you're done, your power should significantly increase, and this lotus will even boost your innate potential," Su Ming said.

Ye Lingling felt a surge of excitement, the desire evident in her eyes as she gazed at the Yin-Yang Twin Lotus. But then, she managed to suppress that urge.

At first, she had approached Su Ming hoping for help with her spirit's limitations. But they'd since become close friends, and that changed things. She'd already received so much help from him without giving anything in return, and it made her feel uncomfortable, almost guilty. She hesitated, feeling a twinge of conscience.

Su Ming noticed her indecision and felt a bit gratified. Since she was having second thoughts, giving her this valuable herb wasn't in vain.

In his past life, Su Ming would never have considered giving away something so precious to someone with no solid commitment to him. Only if a girl had genuinely reciprocated his feelings would he even think of giving something of such value. Otherwise, he'd just end up looking like a desperate fool while the girl would respond with a casual "I didn't promise to date you," accepting the gift without commitment.

The world of Douluo Continent, however, was different—more like the ancient times in his previous world. If someone accepted a gift, it meant they were acknowledging the deeper intentions behind it.

Ye Lingling knew this well, which was why she hesitated now. Su Ming would hardly give her such an invaluable herb without good reason. He'd already told her he had feelings for her, so offering this to her likely meant he wanted to take things to the next level.

Living in the Heaven Dou Empire had taught her that no good deed comes without a price, even from family.


Chapter 343: Chapter 343: Martial Soul Evolution, New Ability

Seeing Ye Lingling's hesitation, Su Ming decided to remain silent, trusting she'd work things out herself.

Moments later, Ye Lingling looked at him with renewed resolve and said, "Alright, I'll absorb it!"

She had made her decision. After four months with Su Ming, she'd come to see him as a solid choice—someone with a good character. He had expressed his interest in her, yet hadn't pursued her aggressively. Instead, he quietly supported her, helping her train every day.

It was different from other noble suitors, whose flashy and repetitive advances often annoyed her. Had it not been for her close friendship with Dugu Yan, some of those nobles might have even tried to take her by force. Naturally, she hadn't accepted any gifts from them; she understood well that these "presents" came with hidden intentions.

Su Ming, on the other hand, had always respected boundaries. Even with Dugu Yan away, he hadn't taken any liberties with her, further raising her opinion of him.

In short, though Su Ming's thoughts might be intense at times in his diary, he maintained a clear moral line in real life, never overstepping bounds without consent. His only flaw was having several women around him, but compared to nobles who had dozens of concubines, Su Ming's current count of two was modest.

With a look of determination, Ye Lingling accepted the Yin-Yang Twin Lotus. The moment she touched it, a wave of familiarity washed over her, as if this flower had been destined for her.

She sat cross-legged and began the process of absorption, while Su Ming stood guard, erecting a barrier around them to contain any aura that might arise from her martial soul's evolution and to keep watch for any approaching figures.

Around noon, her energy shifted dramatically, embodying the essence of the Yin-Yang Twin Lotus itself: one side radiated purity and sanctity, the other a profound darkness. Her Nine-Hearted Begonia also began to change, its once-pure white petals now interlaced with black, mirroring the lotus she had absorbed.

Boom!

An aura exploded from her as her spirit power surged to level forty. With her next spirit ring, her power would undergo another transformation.

Ye Lingling opened her eyes, filled with joy. Her martial soul had evolved!

Not only that, but she had indeed gained a new ability, and while it wasn't supportive, it was precisely what she had hoped for. She was no longer just a helpless healer.

Su Ming smiled, "Lingling, how does it feel? Your martial soul is entirely different from before; calling it Nine-Hearted Begonia doesn't seem fitting anymore."

She smiled back, "You're right. My spirit now resembles the Yin-Yang Twin Lotus I absorbed, so why not call it Yin-Yang Twin Lotus from now on?"

Su Ming nodded, finding the name entirely suitable. "So, aside from healing, what's this new ability?"

Ye Lingling explained, "The new ability is poison. Like my healing, it's independent of my spirit rings—its potency is directly proportional to the spirit power I invest in it."

"It's also an area-effect poison. My soul petals, each black and white, can cover allies and enemies alike. And here's the twist—I can choose to alter the effect as I please."

Su Ming's eyes lit up. In other words, when Ye Lingling used her wide-area abilities, her allies would receive healing while her enemies would suffer poisoning—undetectably so.

Her poison could cover the entire arena. Unless her opponents had advanced aerial capabilities, their only escape would be to jump out of bounds. But Su Ming knew this was a tactic best saved for a single use; once revealed, opponents would wise up to it. He pointed this out to her as well.

Ye Lingling clarified, "That shouldn't be a problem. My poison isn't like Yan Yan's, where the effects appear immediately upon contact. It's a slow-acting toxin that lies dormant, only surfacing once it accumulates enough and I choose to trigger it."

Su Ming was surprised. A hidden poison—this could perfectly complement Dugu Yan's Phosphorus Snake Emperor poison. With one poison in plain sight and the other concealed, teams in the tournament would only guard against Dugu Yan, while overlooking Ye Lingling. She had now transformed into a covert threat on the battlefield.

"This is great! If you and Yan Yan coordinate well, you'll catch opponents off guard. They might think they've evaded Dugu Yan's poison, only to suddenly find themselves incapacitated. They'll be totally baffled, wondering how they lost their fighting strength," Su Ming laughed.

Ye Lingling shared his excitement, although she felt her new ability might hold more than just poisoning potential. Poison seemed to be only the surface, and there could be more to uncover as her powers grew.

Just then, her stomach grumbled loudly, making her blush in embarrassment. She felt mortified, blaming her stomach for acting up at such a time.

Su Ming chuckled, "Let's go get some lunch; it's past noon now. Besides, I didn't hear a thing~~," he teased, lowering the barrier with a grin.

Ye Lingling glared slightly in jest. Usually, she'd never let her hunger show, but the strain of absorbing an immortal herb and evolving her martial soul had drained her reserves faster than expected.

Trying to ease her embarrassment, Su Ming asked, "So, you've reached level forty now. When do you plan to go for your fourth spirit ring?"

But before she could answer, he felt a warm, soft sensation graze his cheek.


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