Chapter 10: Whale Glue for the Body
Time passed day by day, and Xiao Han gradually adapted to cultivation and was able to control the ice element better.
Among the new students of this cohort, his strength was far ahead of the others. But as a transmigrator, this still wasn't enough.
Xiao Han knew that besides immortal herbs, there were other ways to enhance his overall power. For example, using whale glue to improve his physique and thus be able to absorb higher-year soul rings.
In the inland regions, whale glue was hard to find, mostly held by nobles. But in Hanhai City, on the western edge of the Heaven Dou Empire, it might be available.
That area was close to the Sea God Island sea territory, where many whale-type soul beasts lived.
That day, Xiao Han approached Lin Zhiruo.
"Mom, my soul power has increased by another level—I'm at level 13 now."
"Really? Looks like you've been diligently cultivating."
"Of course."
Lin Zhiruo smiled slightly.
"You brat, you're not just here to tell me that, right? Go ahead, what are you planning this time?"
"Mom, you really know me best. I want to buy something, but it's expensive and rare. Can you help me? I'll definitely pay you back when I make money in the future."
Lin Zhiruo gave him a sidelong glance.
"You silly kid. My money is your money. What is it you want to buy?"
"Whale glue."
"Whale glue? What's that?"
"It's a special substance produced in the brains of whale-type soul beasts, with high medicinal value. It's rare inland, but large stores or auction houses in Hanhai City might have it."
Lin Zhiruo looked at Xiao Han seriously.
As his adoptive mother, she had always loved and spoiled him.
Over the past few months, Xiao Han had shown true dedication to training and performed well at the academy.
"Hanhai City is too far, and I don't have time to go, nor can I take you. But I can send someone there."
"Thanks, Mom!"
"By the way, how much does this thing cost?"
Xiao Han smiled and held up five fingers.
"About this much."
"Five hundred gold soul coins?"
Xiao Han shook his head.
"Five thousand?"
Still shaking.
"Don't tell me it's fifty thousand?!"
"Yeah, around that. I'm not exactly sure."
Lin Zhiruo's face changed.
"You little brat, fifty thousand is a lot! What's so special about it?"
"Mom, it's a powerful tonic. It strengthens the body, bones, muscles, and meridians—very useful for me."
"So, you want to eat it yourself?"
"Mm-hmm." Xiao Han nodded seriously.
Fifty thousand gold coins was no small sum, but if it was for Xiao Han's growth, Lin Zhiruo was willing.
A strong physique was very important for a soul master.
"Xiao Han, your ideas are getting stranger. I'll send someone to Hanhai City to check. If they find this whale glue, I'll ask them to bring some back."
"Thanks, Mom. But keep it a secret, okay? Just between the two of us—otherwise, things could get messy."
"Mystical nonsense. Who knows what's going on in that head of yours!"
"Mom, just promise me."
"Alright, alright. I got it."
At this stage, probably no one else knew that whale glue could enhance the body.
That's why Xiao Han wanted to keep it secret.
Time flew by—another **four months passed**.
Through diligent cultivation, Xiao Han's soul power rose again to **level 14**.
One day, Lin Zhiruo called him to her office.
"Mom, you wanted to see me?"
Xiao Han had a hunch something good was coming.
Lin Zhiruo took out a black box from a drawer and handed it to him.
"Xiao Han, open it and see."
"Is this… whale glue?"
Lin Zhiruo smiled without answering.
Xiao Han eagerly opened the box—a golden glow burst forth.
Inside was a **palm-sized golden item**, clear as crystal.
It was a **high-quality millennium whale glue**.
"Xiao Han, is this what you wanted?"
"Yes! It's millennium whale glue. Mom, how much did it cost?"
"Not as much as you imagined—just twenty thousand gold coins."
"Mom, thank you. I'll prove it's worth every coin."
Lin Zhiruo chuckled.
"This thing is hard like a gem. How do you eat it?"
"I have my ways. Use high-temperature flames to soften it, then cut it into pieces for gradual consumption."
"You really know a lot."
Xiao Han had always been gifted and was praised as a genius since young.
Lin Zhiruo was no longer surprised by his odd behavior.
After leaving her office, Xiao Han went to the cafeteria and used high heat to soften the whale glue.
This substance was extremely **yang-heavy**—besides strengthening the body, it also had **aphrodisiac effects**.
Xiao Han, still young, worried that eating too much at once would be overwhelming.
So he cut it into six pieces to consume periodically.
He ate one piece immediately.
Soon, the glue began to take effect—his body heated up, heartbeat quickened, and breath grew heavy.
It felt like a wild force was crashing around inside him.
"Xiao Han, what's wrong? Your face and neck are red—are you sick?"
It was Shui Yue'er who had just walked over and was startled by his appearance.
"Maybe. I feel a bit unwell. Help me ask Teacher Xu for leave—I need to go rest."
"Okay, go rest quickly."
"Mm."
Xiao Han returned to his dorm and sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing, trying to suppress the **surging yang energy**.
After **two hours**, his breathing and heartbeat returned to normal.
When he opened his eyes, the world seemed clearer.
He felt stronger than ever.
"That stuff really packs a punch… good thing I only ate a little. Gotta take it slow."
Time passed like flowing water—another two years went by.
In two more months, Xiao Han would turn nine.
The high-quality millennium whale glue had been completely consumed and absorbed.
Among his peers, Xiao Han now had one of the strongest physiques.
One day
during cultivation, Xiao Han suddenly opened his eyes.
"The level 20 barrier—I've finally broken through! Time to hunt a soul beast and get my second soul ring."
(End of Chapter)
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