If the Nine-Heart Begonia Spirit Master could achieve such a heaven-defying feat as limb regeneration at the Spirit Sage level, the Heaven Dou Empire would have a hard time protecting Ye Lingling and her mother.
Seeing that even Ye Lingling, a Nine-Heart Begonia Spirit Master, couldn't heal Shui Ming'er's injuries, Shui Bing'er and the others' faces showed deep disappointment.
"I'm sorry, I can't save her, but I know someone who should be able to!"
Ye Lingling slowly retracted her Nine-Heart Begonia spirit. Seeing the sad and desperate expressions on Shui Bing'er's and the others' faces, a hint of sympathy rose in her heart, and she spoke softly.
"Really? Who? Please tell us. No matter if you succeed or not, our three academies will owe you a favor."
Upon hearing this, Feng Ying felt like she had grabbed a life-saving straw in a desperate situation. Her eyes instantly lit up with hope, and she looked at Ye Lingling in surprise.
Ye Lingling hesitated for a moment, then looked towards Lu Jingming, who was talking with Xue Qinghe not far away.
"It's him?" Following Ye Lingling's gaze, Shui Bing'er and the others also saw Lu Jingming. They all looked confused.
At the contamination point, they had already witnessed the shockingly powerful combat and dominance of Black Lu Jingming. By no means did he look like a healing-type Spirit Master!
Even though they were filled with questions, Shui Bing'er and the others walked towards Lu Jingming.
"Young man, as long as you can save Ming'er, I'm willing to do anything for you."
Feng Ying stepped forward, stated her purpose frankly, and then her face showed an incredibly determined expression.
"Me too," Fire Lion said, not to be outdone, and immediately stated his position.
"Young Master Lu, as long as you can save my aunt, my Heavenly Water Academy is willing to pay any price."
Shui Bing'er was also very decisive. They had run out of options and could only choose to trust Ye Lingling's judgment at this moment.
"Interesting. How did you know I was also a healing-type Spirit Master?" Lu Jingming looked at the cold and elegant blue-haired girl, Ye Lingling, with some curiosity. Neither he nor Black Lu Jingming had ever shown any healing abilities. How did Ye Lingling find out?
"I can feel it. Your second spirit is a healing type. This is what my spirit told me."
Ye Lingling recalled the white lance that had appeared when Black Lu Jingming used their spirit fusion skill. The rich life energy caused her Nine-Heart Begonia spirit to stir. She had a strong premonition that the power contained within that white lance might be able to break the curse that their Nine-Heart Begonia spirit bore.
The Nine-Heart Begonia spirit, as a top-tier healing spirit, held a position in the healing class as crucial as the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda held in the support class. However, similar to the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, the Nine-Heart Begonia spirit also had a flaw: at most, only two Nine-Heart Begonia Spirit Masters could exist at the same time in the same era. Just like in this generation, only she and her mother possessed this spirit. The entire family only had the two of them.
The aura emanating from that white lance at the time, however, made her Nine-Heart Begonia spirit involuntarily feel a sense of submission. This kind of submission usually only occurred when facing a more advanced spirit of the same type. Just as the True Dragon spirit was naturally superior to other sub-dragon spirits, the spirit represented by that white lance was naturally superior to her Nine-Heart Begonia spirit.
Everyone was shocked when they heard Ye Lingling's explanation. Did a more advanced healing spirit than the Nine-Heart Begonia actually exist in this world? The Nine-Heart Begonia spirit bore a curse and had a flaw just like the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda because its healing ability was too powerful. But now, a healing spirit even more powerful than the Nine-Heart Begonia had appeared, which was a shocking revelation.
At the same time, Shui Bing'er and the others' eyes lit up. Could a spirit more advanced than the Nine-Heart Begonia truly be capable of saving Shui Ming'er? Thinking this, they all looked at Lu Jingming with anticipation and pleading.
"Young friend Lu, let us witness your second spirit!"
Ning Fengzhi also couldn't hide his excitement. Twin spirits were already extremely rare, let alone a twin spirit with both offense and healing capabilities.
Lu Jingming pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on Shui Bing'er's pleading eyes. He finally nodded. At this moment, he also needed to establish a power base in this world, and the Elemental Academies were undoubtedly a good choice.
Whether it was setting up a business to sell Saint Marks or promoting soul tools, a large number of people would be needed. But he couldn't just bring a large number of people from another world. If he could win over the Elemental Academies, it would be a perfect solution. He didn't intend to establish a massive power in this world. After all, his personnel were limited, and one business would be enough to meet his needs. What he sought in this world was the power of truth, not a conquest.
However, he was also prepared to find a suitable partner to support, and the Spirit Hall seemed like a good potential ally to him. First, Spirit Hall was powerful enough. Second, Spirit Hall would have a deity overseeing it in the future. Third, Spirit Hall's treatment of commoners was quite good, as they represented the common class. In contrast, the Heaven Dou and Star Luo empires that Tang San helped represented the noble class.
It could be seen from the development of his own world that after the fall of Spirit Hall, the treatment of commoners plummeted, a stark difference compared to this world. In this world, commoners of a certain age would have Spirit Hall-dispatched Spirit Masters awaken their spirits for free. They would also receive various subsidies in the early stages to ensure low-level Spirit Masters had a stable income. Moreover, Spirit Hall truly extended its services across the entire continent. Even in the most remote villages, Spirit Hall would send people to awaken spirits for commoners for free.
For example, the blind Spirit Douluo, Su Yuntao, who awakened Tang San's spirit. If Spirit Hall hadn't provided a free spirit awakening opportunity for commoners, Tang San would probably have never had the chance to awaken his spirit with Tang Hao's lazy and decadent state at the time. He would have been a blacksmith for the rest of his life.
After all, if he couldn't awaken his spirit, he couldn't absorb spirit rings, and the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record that Tang San possessed would be useless in this world, let alone him breaking through. It could be said that Tang San enjoyed many benefits provided by Spirit Hall in the early stages. Whether it was the free spirit awakening or the gold spirit coins he received early on, they were all benefits given by Spirit Hall. However, it was Tang San who ultimately destroyed Spirit Hall.
If he had worked for the common good after replacing Spirit Hall, it would have been one thing. But he acted like a carefree boss, ascended to the God Realm after destroying Spirit Hall, and ignored the lives of commoners. Just look at the treatment of commoners ten thousand years later. Awakening a spirit required spending gold spirit coins, and how many commoners could afford that?
It would be fine if they could become a Spirit Master after awakening, but if not, their hard-earned savings would be for nothing. After all, many commoners struggled to even have enough to eat, and very few had any savings at all. It could be said that over time, it became increasingly difficult for commoners to improve their lives. After all, on the Douluo Continent, if you couldn't awaken your spirit, no matter how talented you were, you could only struggle at the bottom of society.
Even a transmigrator with a golden finger like Tang San would have to be a blacksmith for the rest of his life if he couldn't awaken his spirit. If a transmigrator was like this, how much worse would it be for other ordinary commoners?
After making his decision, Lu Jingming no longer hesitated. He waved his right hand, and the white lance instantly appeared in his hand. Six blood-red spirit rings with green divine patterns wrapped around the lance in sequence. Although everyone had seen these six spirit rings on Black Lu Jingming, seeing them again, Ning Fengzhi and the others couldn't help but gasp.
"What a little monster!"
Dugu Bo also came to Dugu Yan's side at this moment. Compared to Lu Jingming, the "little monster" Tang San he had previously thought of was insignificant. The gap between them was too big.
"Fourth Spirit Skill, Life Reconstruction!"
As the fourth spirit ring on the white lance shined, a majestic power of creation turned into a soft white light that enveloped Shui Ming'er. With the White Flower's cellular-level healing ability, healing a shattered heart was no problem, let alone recreating a complete body.
"Hiss! It's really healing."
Seeing the shattered part of Shui Ming'er's chest recover from nothing, everyone couldn't help but gasp. They had never heard of such a terrifying healing ability in their lives. In their minds, only a legendary deity could possess such a profound ability.
Then, everyone thought of Black Lu Jingming at the contamination point. Since the main body had such a powerful healing ability, the clone must have it as well. It seemed that they had underestimated the clones before.
Sword Douluo frowned tightly. He recalled the battle they had just been in. He actually had the strength to continue fighting and was confident in finding an opportunity to kill Black Lu Jingming. But now, it seemed that it was a good thing he didn't insist on continuing the battle. Otherwise, with Black Lu Jingming's almost unsolvable healing ability, he would have been the one to die.
"The body has been completely healed. You just need to wait for the negative energy to dissipate completely and release the confinement on her soul. Then she will wake up," Lu Jingming slowly retracted the white lance. To be honest, he hadn't expected Shui Ming'er's soul to be preserved under such circumstances.
But on second thought, it made sense. The Spirit Masters who were eroded by negative energy often had their souls imprisoned within their bodies. This way, they could continuously provide more negative energy and negative emotions. This way, even if they were controlled as puppets, they could still serve a greater purpose, either as combat power or to speed up the accumulation of negative energy at the contamination point.
In reality, once negative energy left the contamination point, it would gradually dissipate. This was a restriction that Lu Jingming and the Great Tree King deliberately set. Otherwise, if the clones could leave the contamination point freely, the entire world would instantly fall into a state of ruin. One must know that although the contamination point was exceptionally powerful due to the intervention of the planet's consciousness, it had only just been born. The truly tricky problems were in other places.
At least Lu Jingming knew that there were two extremely troublesome contamination points in the City of Slaughter and in the ocean.
"Thank you, Young Master Lu. Heavenly Water Academy will never forget your great kindness," Shui Bing'er said, bowing deeply to Lu Jingming. Her bow unintentionally fully displayed her graceful figure. Although Shui Bing'er's attire wasn't overly revealing, even if Lu Jingming stood in front of her and looked down, he could only vaguely see a hint of her snow-white skin. But it had to be said that Shui Bing'er, at a young age, had an outstanding figure.
If Lu Jingming remembered correctly, Shui Bing'er was only sixteen, about a year older than him. Indeed, a Spirit Master's body development, nourished by spirit energy, far surpassed that of an ordinary person.
"Just in time. I intend to set up a business to sell some things. I wonder if Miss Shui Bing'er can help me?"
Lu Jingming smiled and gently helped Shui Bing'er up.
"Of course, I won't refuse. You can call me Bing'er, Young Master Lu. You are a great benefactor of Heavenly Water Academy, there's no need to be so polite," Shui Bing'er quickly shook her head. Shui Ming'er was not only her aunt but also an important elder of Heavenly Water Academy. If she were to truly lose Shui Ming'er, it would be a huge blow to Heavenly Water Academy.
Lu Jingming saving Shui Ming'er naturally made him a great benefactor of Heavenly Water Academy. Whatever request Lu Jingming made, her Heavenly Water Academy would do its best to fulfill it.
"Young Master Lu, my Divine Wind Academy and Fiery Academy are also willing to help."
Feng Ying and Fire Lion exchanged glances, then stepped forward and said sincerely. The three Elemental Academies had always had a close relationship. What's more, both of them were Shui Ming'er's suitors. And they were not fools. They knew that befriending someone like Lu Jingming, who had a mysterious background, was powerful, and possessed a heaven-defying healing ability, would only be beneficial and never harmful.
Just like Ye Lingling and her mother, although they had no combat power themselves, they became honored guests of the Heaven Dou Empire thanks to their top-tier healing spirit, the Nine-Heart Begonia. This was the value of a healing Spirit Master on the Douluo Continent. After all, healing Spirit Masters were extremely rare and would be highly respected in any faction.
"Brother Lu, you're being a little distant. If you need anything, I will do my best to help. I still have some influence in the Heaven Dou Empire."
Xue Qinghe smiled. Although his words sounded a bit like a reproach, he showed no signs of being angry.
"Young friend Lu, regarding the business, I believe my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan can also provide some help," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was known for its appraisal skills, and in terms of business, they had a reason to be proud. With the unique ability of their spirit, most of the members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan were good at business. In terms of wealth, they ranked first among the seven major clans, second only to the two empires and Spirit Hall.
"Then I thank you all!" Lu Jingming did not refuse Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi's kindness. After all, this world was a test field for him. He had no intention of conquering the world, and building a good network of relationships with all parties would be a win-win situation.
"Father!" Although they were a distance away, Lu Jingming's act of healing Shui Ming'er still caught the attention of the Shrek Academy members. Seeing that Lu Jingming had successfully healed Shui Ming'er's heart, Tang San's eyes instantly lit up with joy, and he turned to look at Tang Hao.
If even a shattered heart could be healed, did that mean he could also heal Tang Hao's injuries? He really wanted to go and ask Lu Jingming to treat Tang Hao, but their relationship wasn't harmonious before, and they rarely talked. It was truly difficult for him to humble himself and ask Lu Jingming for help.
Just as he hesitated and decided to put his pride aside for Tang Hao's sake, Xiao Wu noticed his struggle. She quietly approached Ning Rongrong and whispered, "Rongrong..."
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan seemed to have a good relationship with Lu Jingming, and Ning Rongrong was the only one who had communicated with Lu Jingming before. So Xiao Wu hoped Ning Rongrong could help her ask Lu Jingming.
Without a second thought, Ning Rongrong immediately ran towards Lu Jingming.
"Young Master Lu, I wonder if you can save Spirit Douluo Hao Tian and Teacher Zhao?" Ning Rongrong looked at Lu Jingming with anticipation, her eyes filled with pleading.
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly but did not stop her. After all, Tang San had been kind to Ning Rongrong, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan could not ignore the kindness they owed for the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda. Moreover, it wouldn't hurt to owe Lu Jingming a favor. A back-and-forth relationship would make their bond stronger.
"Spirit Douluo Hao Tian was eroded by the power of death. I am indeed powerless to help with that. As for your Teacher Zhao, if you can bring him out and his soul is still intact, I can give it a try," Lu Jingming spread his hands helplessly.
In truth, he wasn't unable to save Tang Hao, he just didn't want to do it for nothing. After all, he wouldn't do anything without any benefits unless Tang Hao could offer him Ah Yin's hundred-thousand-year spirit bone as compensation. However, with Tang Hao's deep love and regard for Ah Yin, he would most likely not give him Ah Yin's spirit bone and would probably save it for Tang San. As for Zhao Wuji, Lu Jingming didn't mind. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would pay for Zhao Wuji's treatment, but the premise was that Shrek Academy could rescue Zhao Wuji from the contamination point.
"This..." Ning Rongrong looked back at Tang San helplessly, then looked at Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo with hesitation.
Ning Fengzhi saw Ning Rongrong's thoughts and said helplessly, "Rongrong, it's not that your Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone don't want to help you, but as you can see, it's too dangerous in there."
Ning Fengzhi didn't want to give Shrek Academy a favor, but he didn't dare to let Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo take the risk. Who could guarantee that Black Lu Jingming wouldn't use "Holy Spear Bloom" again once they went in? One must know that even Spirit Douluo Hao Tian could only barely block that attack by using the Ring Detonation skill, and he was even eroded by the power of death from Black Butterfly's fifth spirit skill. To Ning Fengzhi, the safety of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo was far more important than any favor. Even if he loved Ning Rongrong, he wouldn't let them risk it.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged glances, their eyes also showing helplessness. Although they were confident in their strength, after the heart-stopping battle they had just experienced, they were no longer so certain. They didn't have absolute confidence in being able to return unscathed. After all, the clones were incredibly powerful. Black Gu Yue could control space, Black Jin Xi could control time, and if they were to get hit by a "Holy Spear Bloom" by mistake, it would be no laughing matter.
"I'll go rescue Zhao Wuji myself!"
Liu Erlong was short-tempered and impulsive. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan didn't want to take the risk, she would go herself. So, without a word, she turned and prepared to rush into the contamination point to save Zhao Wuji.
However, Grandmaster and Flander were not impulsive people. They knew how dangerous the contamination point was at this moment and quickly stopped Liu Erlong. This was no joke. If she went in alone without the boost of their spirit fusion skill, it would be like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth; she would be instantly killed. Even if the three of them went together and activated their spirit fusion skill, without Sword Douluo and the others drawing the fire, it would be a fool's errand to successfully rescue Zhao Wuji.
"Erlong, calm down! We must think this through. If Old Zhao's soul is still there, we still have time."
Although Flander was also eager to rescue Zhao Wuji immediately, his reason told him that this was not the time for an impulsive action. And with Shui Ming'er's situation, it was highly likely that Zhao Wuji's soul was still within his body. As long as his body wasn't destroyed a second time and remained intact, there was still hope of saving him. Even without Lu Jingming's help, didn't they still have the Yearning Broken Heart Red?
Speaking of the Yearning Broken Heart Red, Xiao Wu's heart stirred. She had intended to use this immortal herb to save Tang Hao. But she knew that once she gave the Yearning Broken Heart Red to Tang Hao, without the immortal herb to conceal her aura, her identity as a spirit beast would be immediately exposed to all the titled douluo present. So Xiao Wu hesitated. But after a moment of hesitation, consumed by her love for Tang San, she couldn't bear to see him suffer. She finally couldn't help but remind Tang San, "Third Brother, I still have the Yearning Broken Heart Red. I wonder if it can save Uncle."
"It's no use. That power of death has been devouring Father's life force. The Yearning Broken Heart Red only treats the symptoms, not the root cause," Tang San shook his head helplessly. How could he not have thought of the Yearning Broken Heart Red? But after a careful examination, he found that as long as the power of death wasn't removed, no matter how much life force he replenished for Tang Hao, it would only delay his death. Moreover, Tang Hao was continuously being eroded by the power of death, so extending his life would only mean extending his time of suffering.
Therefore, when Lu Jingming said he was powerless, Tang San didn't doubt him. After all, he was skilled in medicine himself and understood that a simple healing method couldn't solve Tang Hao's problem. This was the source of his despair. Otherwise, with the advantage of having the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it wouldn't be difficult for him to find some immortal herbs that could replenish Tang Hao's life force.