Chapter 176 Ling Luochen's Envy
Chapter 176: Ling Luochen's Envy
Seven days later.
Bai Zhou then returned to Shrek Academy.
During these seven days, Bai Zhou mainly focused on diligently digesting the resources he had obtained and cultivating his techniques.
After all, what he obtained from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was not just Immortal Herbs and their essence, but also other potent medicinal herbs that were almost extinct outside.
For example, Ten Thousand Year Dragon Blood Ginseng, Ten Thousand Year Weeping Blood Vine, Ten Thousand Year Phoenix Feather Fruit, and so on...
These were all super potent medicinal herbs that could strengthen the Physical Body. Combined with the 'Savage Desolation Body Forging Art', in just one week, the strength of Bai Zhou's physical fitness had increased several times over!
In addition, these medicinal herbs also contained a large amount of concentrated and pure heaven and earth elemental energy. Combined with the 'Azure Wood Eternal Spring Art', Bai Zhou's cultivation soared, and his spirit power level also reached level 60.
As for the Da Huang Prisoner Heaven Finger, Bai Zhou had already cultivated it to the minor success stage.
The main reason was that the place was too small, and Bai Zhou couldn't fully display it, so the cultivation progress of this Martial Skill was slightly slower.
Besides that, during his leisure time, he would lead... or rather, take the Three-Eyed Golden Lion out to wander and eat, thoroughly petting it to increase his favorability.
Well, at least he had to fatten up the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, so it would be convenient to continue 'shearing the wool' in the future.
These few days could be considered Bai Zhou's rare period of diligence.
After all, if he returned to Shrek Academy, he would be quite busy... rarely able to find time to Cultivate seriously.
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Upon returning to Shrek Academy, Bai Zhou subconsciously went to find Xian Liner.
However, to his surprise, Xian Liner was not in the laboratory.
Bai Zhou quickly took out his Microcard to check the messages and discovered that Xian Liner had announced her seclusion after returning, seemingly wanting to attempt breaking through to Super Douluo...
Because Bai Zhou was too absorbed in cultivation, he hadn't used his Microcard to contact Xian Liner and others for the past few days. His Microcard were filled with unread messages.
There were messages from Ma Xiaotao, Wang Dong, Jiang Nannan, and Tang Ya; almost everyone had sent him a message.
Bai Zhou read through them one by one. Most were expressions of worry, followed by sharing some daily life, and sometimes even whispering secrets...
"It feels really good to be cared for~" Bai Zhou grinned, his mood joyful.
It took him a long time to appease them, and at the same time, he learned about their recent situations.
Wang Dong was fine, eating, drinking, and cultivating daily. One could say she was carefree and lived a very leisurely life. It seemed her relationship with Xiao Xiao had eased, and they were even said to have become good friends...
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Jiang Nannan was still as diligent as ever. Of course, she was still being pestered by Xu Sanshi every day...
The last time Bai Zhou beat Xu Sanshi up, it made him behave much better, but perhaps his 'mating season' had arrived, as he pestered Jiang Nannan every day.
Jiang Nannan also often complained to Bai Zhou about this. Although she didn't explicitly say it, the meaning was very clear: she hoped Bai Zhou would beat Xu Sanshi up again...
Bai Zhou didn't comment on this, but he didn't plan to do so either. After all, once he gave the Immortal Herb to Jiang Nannan, she should be able to advance to Spirit Ancestor very soon.
After giving Jiang Nannan a few martial arts techniques, she would only need to Cultivate them briefly to easily beat Xu Sanshi.
Previously, Bai Zhou hadn't taught his Cultivation Techniques and martial arts to others, mainly due to the principle of 'a man's wealth is his own ruin'. These things were too Heaven-Defying, and he himself was too weak, so he didn't tell anyone.
But now...
He already had a certain level of self-preservation ability, so he could naturally teach some Cultivation Techniques and martial arts.
Moreover, when the opportunity arises, he will customize a set of martial arts and Cultivation Techniques for all of them, preparing for their future advancement to the God Realm.
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Bai Zhou continued checking the messages and found that Tang Ya was also doing well.
After Tang Ya returned to Shrek Academy, her evolved Blue Silver Emperor Spirit and soaring cultivation were also discovered by her Teacher, instantly gaining the academy's attention and she was directly listed as a Core Disciple.
Not only that, Tang Ya's Teacher even invited a Spirit Saint powerhouse to personally guide Tang Ya in obtaining a Ten Thousand Year spirit ring.
Bai Zhou had originally planned to return this time and take Tang Ya to obtain a Ten Thousand Year spirit ring, but now it seemed there was nothing for him to do...
"That was a bit reckless..." Bai Zhou shook his head with a bitter smile.
After Tang Ya fused with the Lan Yin Huang's Heart, both her mental force and Physique had actually been strengthened to a certain extent.
However, she was still a bit short of being able to absorb a Ten Thousand Year spirit ring. If Bai Zhou was present to protect her, with Bai Zhou's mental force, he could ensure Tang Ya wouldn't suffer from the mental impact brought by the Ten Thousand Year spirit ring and could absorb it perfectly.
But Tang Ya brought a useless Spirit Saint...
It would be strange if she wasn't injured...
Fortunately, Tang Ya didn't seem to be seriously injured and was currently in seclusion.
She needed some time to recover, and Bai Zhou didn't want to disturb her.
After Tang Ya recovers, Bai Zhou will thoroughly examine her to see if there are any lingering after-effects...
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Of course, what surprised Bai Zhou the most was Ma Xiaotao.
She had actually reached level 69!
Of course, the main reason was that she had absorbed the 'fire spirit pearl' given by Bai Zhou.
The last time he went to the Star Dou Great Forest with Ma Xiaotao, Bai Zhou had prepared the fire spirit pearl for Ma Xiaotao, intending for her to use it as a trump card.
But later, because Xian Liner came, the fire spirit pearl was left behind for Ma Xiaotao to slowly absorb after returning.
The fire spirit pearl is different from Tang Ya's 'Lan Yin Huang's Heart'. Its main effect is to increase cultivation, equivalent to several Soul Elder Level Enhancement Pills of the Spirit Emperor level.
Ma Xiaotao should have completely absorbed the energy contained in the fire spirit pearl during this time, which is why she was able to reach level 69.
"Hmm, after absorbing a bit more blazing glue, she should be able to advance to level 70 and then achieve the Extreme Fire Spirit."
Bai Zhou nodded, ultimately deciding to go find Ma Xiaotao first.
Once Ma Xiaotao advances to level 70, he can go with Ma Xiaotao to obtain a spirit ring.
After all, he was now also a quasi-Spirit Emperor at level 60.
Of course, this time, it wasn't Ma Xiaotao helping him, but him helping Ma Xiaotao.
After all, Bai Zhou's current overall combat power had already reached the Titled Douluo level. Although he was still a bit short of Super Douluo, killing a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast was easy.
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Inner Courtyard, Sea Cucumber Lake.
"Xiao Tao, you're too much! What kind of treasure did you get? Your strength actually increased so quickly!!" Ling Luochen followed closely behind Ma Xiaotao, not leaving her side.
"I already told you... it was a pill given to me by Xiao Bai..." Ma Xiaotao explained helplessly, her face red.
"Impossible! Even a pill couldn't be this Heaven-Defying!" Ling Luochen puffed out her cheeks, clearly green with envy.
She was one year younger than Ma Xiaotao and believed that as long as she worked hard, she would have hope of catching up to Ma Xiaotao's pace...
Who would have thought that this person, Ma Xiaotao, would quietly make a fortune, secluding herself for a week and having her cultivation directly surge to level 69!
How is anyone supposed to play like this!?
She worked tirelessly and cultivated desperately, training like crazy every day like a bitter ascetic, but her cultivation growth was as slow as a turtle, only advancing by 1 level in several months.
Even after taking the 'extreme ice pill' given by Bai Zhou last time, she only barely advanced by 2 levels, and it would take at least seven or eight months to reach Spirit Emperor.
Yet Ma Xiaotao, in just one week, rose by 6 levels consecutively, directly reaching level 69. It was simply outrageous!Chapter 177 It's more fun to use Bai Zhou
Chapter 177: Using Bai Zhou is More Satisfying
"I don't know... Xiao Bai said that pill was good for my cultivation, so I ate it, and then I reached level 69."
Ma Xiaotao spread her hands, feigning innocence.
Of course, what she said was the truth. She really didn't know what kind of pill it was, she just felt that the pill contained a large amount of fire attribute energy, and she instinctively liked it very much.
After she successfully digested all the medicinal power, she found that she had reached level 69.
Not to mention Ling Luochen, even her Teacher found it hard to believe. Several Titled Douluo from the Academy examined her, and only after confirming there were no side effects did they feel relieved.
"Hmph hmph... Ma Xiaotao, you're so shameless, you even freeload off your junior..."
Ling Luochen grumbled, clearly feeling very unbalanced.
How could Ma Xiaotao be so lucky? Not only did she have such a handsome and young boyfriend, but he also gave her such a precious treasure...
"Xiao Bai should have a lot of good stuff. He actually has some good feelings for you too. If you can win him over, maybe you can also get huge benefits oh~"
Ma Xiaotao smiled slyly.
"Are you serious? You're really not afraid that I'll steal your little boyfriend?" Ling Luochen was a bit dumbfounded upon hearing this.
It's one thing for that kid Bai Zhou to be dishonest.
But Ma Xiaotao is also like this...
What exactly is going on with these two?
"Hmph hmph, when you win him over, you'll naturally know."
Ma Xiaotao grumbled, naturally not wanting to say more.
She couldn't very well say that it was because she couldn't withstand Bai Zhou's 'pressure' that she wanted to find someone to share it with...
That would be too embarrassing...
It wasn't that she was cuckolding herself.
It was just that in her opinion, Bai Zhou would find a new girlfriend every so often...
Compared to the wild women Bai Zhou brought from outside, she actually preferred someone familiar, like her best friend Ling Luochen...
Ling Luochen's talent and physical condition were top-notch, but due to her ice attribute, she appeared cold to outsiders, and it was obvious she wasn't easy to pursue.
Coupled with the fact that there were fewer people in the Inner Courtyard, those weaker than Ling Luochen didn't dare to pursue her.
Those stronger than Ling Luochen... well, there was only Dai Yueheng, who was trying to woo Zhang Lexuan, but unfortunately, Zhang Lexuan didn't want anything to do with Dai Yueheng.
These two were almost impossible.
The Inner Courtyard was already sparsely populated, and the chances of finding someone they liked were even smaller. It was normal not to find a partner, otherwise, there wouldn't be the Sea God's edge blind date event.
For the Sea God's edge blind date, most people were at the age of marriage and were forced by their families to come on blind dates...
Instead of finding crooked melons and cracked dates from outside, it was better to find someone with decent conditions at Shrek Academy and make do.
After all, among the young generation, the top tier in terms of cultivation and talent were almost all at Shrek.
Anyone you casually found was a Genius among geniuses, very suitable for carrying on the Family line for their respective families.
It could also help deepen cooperation between the two families, equivalent to a marriage alliance.
Ma Xiaotao felt that she was very lucky.
If she hadn't met Bai Zhou, in a few years, she would probably also appear at the Sea God's edge blind date convention, choosing a guy she completely disliked from among them...
Her Teacher Yan Shaozhe had been urging her to marry two or three years ago, because of her evil fire, he urged her to find a water or ice attribute Spirit Master.
Now that her evil fire was completely suppressed, Yan Shaozhe naturally wouldn't rush her so much.
The only thing that made her a bit conflicted was that she didn't know how to tell Yan Shaozhe about her relationship with Bai Zhou...
"Hey hey hey, what do you mean I'll know when I win him over...?? Ma Xiaotao, explain yourself!" Ling Luochen was completely confused and extremely curious, grabbing Ma Xiaotao and pressing her for answers.
However, Ma Xiaotao was honest and kept her mouth shut, refusing to reveal anything.
This made Ling Luochen feel unbearably itchy and almost explode with anger.
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"Little Tao, Ling Luochen, you're here~"
Just then, a surprised voice suddenly came from afar.
Bai Zhou directly stepped on a flying spirit tool, crossing the Sea God Lake, stirring up a splash, and landed steadily in front of the two of them.
Although it was said that one should not trespass on Sea God Island, in reality, due to the sparse population of Sea God Island and the fact that they were all powerhouses, there was no one guarding it at all.
Bai Zhou had trespassed countless times and had never been caught on Sea God Lake.
Of course, the main reason was that the Inner Courtyard was a 'sacred place' in the hearts of the Outer Courtyard students and Teachers, and a belief and pursuit. Unless their belief collapsed, even if Sea God Island was unguarded, they would never trespass.
Only a transmigrator like Bai Zhou wouldn't think much of this place.
Relying on his background, he treated Sea God Island like a brothel, coming and going as he pleased, and even having a 'session' before leaving...
If Bai Zhou's thoughts were known to the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, even Mu En would probably be unable to resist striking Bai Zhou dead...
This was no longer just trespassing, this was f*cking blatant blasphemy and provocation...
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"Xiao Bai, why are you here!" When Ma Xiaotao saw Bai Zhou, her first reaction was surprise, and she quickly went to greet him.
She had just finished chatting with Bai Zhou and learned that he had returned.
She thought Bai Zhou would first go find his little girlfriend in the Outer Courtyard for a few days of intimacy before coming to see her, but she didn't expect that Bai Zhou would come to the Inner Courtyard to see her as soon as he returned.
This made her feel delighted, believing that she held the most important position in Bai Zhou's heart.
"Hehe, I'm just worried about Little Tao's cultivation~" Bai Zhou chuckled, naturally referring to solving Ma Xiaotao's evil fire problem.
After half a month of cultivation accumulation, Ma Xiaotao had quite a bit of evil fire in her body, which she was suppressing all the time.
One 'help' from Bai Zhou could allow Ma Xiaotao to Cultivate worry-free for seven or eight days.
Of course, if Bai Zhou was too busy to come, Ma Xiaotao could actually suppress it herself, it would just be more uncomfortable.
Although Bai Zhou had left Ma Xiaotao a few Mystic Ice Pills and extreme ice pills, Ma Xiaotao obviously hadn't taken them.
On the one hand, it was because the evil fire only made her uncomfortable, it wouldn't go berserk, and she could still suppress it.
On the other hand...
Solving it with pills was not as satisfying as using Bai Zhou...
However uncomfortable it was when the evil fire erupted, it was just as... when venting the evil fire...
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"Hmph, you're not worried about me at all, you've clearly been... for too long, so you're pent up, right!" Ma Xiaotao snorted, seeing through Bai Zhou's thoughts at a glance.
Bai Zhou hadn't chatted with her during this time, most likely he was in seclusion for cultivation.
He hadn't touched a woman for half a month, he must be feeling uncomfortable from being pent up.
"Hey hey hey, I'm still here, don't you two treat this place like a deserted area!" Ling Luochen quickly ran over at this moment and interrupted.
Although she didn't quite understand the meaning of their words.
But she always felt that what they were saying was very 'perverted'.
She was extremely suspicious at this moment that if this weren't a public place, these two might just start having sex on the spot.Chapter 178 Transformation into the Ultimate Fire
Chapter 178: Evolving into Extreme Fire
"Oh my…" Ma Xiaotao quickly exclaimed, slightly separating herself from Bai Zhou.
She had missed Bai Zhou so much that she completely forgot Ling Luochen was there.
Fortunately, Bai Zhou still had some sense and didn't hug her...
"Ling Luochen, long time no see~" Bai Zhou didn't find anything wrong with this, instead turning slightly to smile and greet Ling Luochen.
"Hehe~ Little junior, we meet again~"
Ling Luochen gently waved her small hand towards Bai Zhou, appearing very approachable, unlike her usual cold demeanor towards others, and she even blushed a little.
Because as soon as she saw Bai Zhou, she remembered the last time Bai Zhou had teased her...
However, putting that aside, she still liked Bai Zhou very much.
Not only because Bai Zhou was handsome, but also because Bai Zhou possessed some good things she had never heard of.
For example, the 'extreme ice pill' he gave her last time allowed her to instantly advance two levels, saving a significant amount of time.
And whatever pill Bai Zhou gave Ma Xiaotao.
It actually allowed Ma Xiaotao to increase by a full six levels!
If Bai Zhou still had such treasures, she truly desired them, even if it meant paying a huge price.
So she also wanted to appear a bit more approachable and enthusiastic; even if Bai Zhou no longer gave her gifts for free, he might sell her some good things.
She didn't expect to get the same kind of treasure as Ma Xiaotao; even a slightly inferior one would be acceptable, which should barely allow her to reach level 60 and bring her strength into the first echelon of the Shrek Seven Devils.
"Hehe, I obtained some decent fire-attributed treasures during my travels outside this time. Little Tao, find a safer environment. This treasure might just allow your Phoenix flame to evolve into Extreme Fire~"
Bai Zhou chuckled, withdrawing his gaze from Ling Luochen and turning it towards Ma Xiaotao.
Although Ma Xiaotao didn't mind his relationship with Ling Luochen, Bai Zhou wasn't brainless either.
In this situation, it was naturally inappropriate to abandon Ma Xiaotao to talk about love with Ling Luochen; instead, he needed to show more concern for Ma Xiaotao.
"What! Evolve into Extreme Fire! How can such a treasure exist in the World!"
Before Ma Xiaotao could speak, Ling Luochen's exclamation came first.
Although she said that, the envy in her tone almost drowned Bai Zhou and Ma Xiaotao.
"Xiao Bai, are you telling the truth!"
Ma Xiaotao also reacted, grabbing Bai Zhou's hand excitedly, her eyes full of little hearts.
After all, the Extreme attribute is something every single-attribute Spirit Master dreams of.
Because above the Super Spirit, there is another Realm, which is the legendary Extreme Spirit!
Within the same Realm, the Extreme Spirit is almost an invincible existence.
Not only within the same Realm, but with the same attribute, the Extreme Spirit can suppress all other non-Extreme Spirits!
It's a pity, but the Extreme Spirit is innate.
They could only envy it, hoping to one day witness the splendor of the Extreme Spirit...
And now, Bai Zhou actually said he had something that could evolve Ma Xiaotao's Spirit into an Extreme Spirit.
The two were naturally shocked beyond belief.
"Hehe, it's a secret, you'll know when the time comes~" Bai Zhou smiled mysteriously, not revealing anything about the Immortal Herb.
After all, explaining it would be quite troublesome.
Instead of wasting words explaining, it's better to just do it. Whether it succeeds or not, the result will be clear at a glance.
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Soon.
Ma Xiaotao then led Bai Zhou to a secluded small training ground.
Although most of the Inner Courtyard students were out on missions and relied on their own initiative for cultivation, the necessary basic training facilities were still available.
You might not need it, but I must have it.
Although the number of Inner Courtyard students was less than one-tenth of the Outer Courtyard's, the resources and funds invested each year were several times that of the Outer Courtyard! Naturally, they were wealthy and extravagant.
"This is the place. This is considered a personal training room. The isolation effect is very good; even if you make a huge commotion, it's hard for it to spread outside."
Ma Xiaotao said, pointing to the massive training ground in front of them.
In the Outer Courtyard, training rooms with better privacy were at most the size of two or three rooms, and could basically only isolate sound.
However, in the Inner Courtyard, the smallest single training room was the size of two basketball courts from his previous life. Not only could it isolate sound, various pressures, and auras, but the most important thing was that it was completely free.
This was also one of the reasons why Outer Courtyard students desperately wanted to enter the Inner Courtyard.
The treatment was simply Worlds apart.
Of course, those who entered the Inner Courtyard were the top talents of the entire Shrek. They naturally deserved to enjoy these benefits.
"The isolation effect is a bit weak, I'll have to do it myself."
Bai Zhou looked around and found that the training ground was only equipped with two very simple isolating spirit tools.
These two spirit tools were not high-level; they were more than sufficient for isolating the sounds and fluctuations of battle, but they were far from enough to isolate the aura of an Extreme Spirit.
After all, this was a surprise he prepared for Ma Xiaotao, not for those old fellows in the academy. Naturally, he couldn't let them know, otherwise, they would ask endless questions, and might even covet the Immortal Herb essence in his hands.
This wasn't Bai Zhou worrying unnecessarily.
Every faction, no matter how good its reputation outside, will 100% have a few traitors or parasites internally.
Although Shrek's brainwashing was successful, it couldn't wash away human nature, let alone greed.
Under every high-level Spirit Master, there are a large number of innocent wronged souls.
Even Mu En was like this.
Let alone those teachers of Shrek.
Ordinary treasures and opportunities might not interest them, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't be interested in the Immortal Herb.
To be safe, Bai Zhou naturally didn't plan to make this matter public.
"Swish swish swish——"
Action followed words. Bai Zhou's figure flickered slightly, and he quickly arranged a large number of isolating spirit tools around the training ground.
Not only that, but Bai Zhou also used his powerful mental force, condensing it into a semi-substantial form, covering a little less than half the area, completely preventing any possible detection or prying.
"You don't need to be this cautious, right..."
Seeing Bai Zhou's series of actions, Ma Xiaotao's mouth twitched slightly, feeling somewhat speechless.
Why is Bai Zhou acting like he's guarding against thieves...
Being a bit cautious when he was with her in the wilderness... was understandable, but this is the Inner Courtyard, it's Sea God Island, arguably the safest place in Shrek.
Is it really necessary to go this far...
"Cough cough, don't mind these details."
Bai Zhou knew it would be difficult to explain clearly to Ma Xiaotao, so he simply didn't bother.
After preparing everything.
Bai Zhou then carefully took out a jade box.
With a 'click', the jade box opened, revealing a mass of fiery red substance inside.
And the moment this segment of fiery red substance appeared.
The temperature of the entire training ground instantly soared by more than ten degrees!
"What is this, why is it so hot!"
Ling Luochen had the ice attribute and naturally feared fire. At this moment, she instantly felt as if she were in a furnace, extremely hot and dry, retreating repeatedly, subconsciously wanting to flee this place.
"This... this... what is this? It actually has such pure fire attribute..."
Ma Xiaotao's reaction, however, was completely opposite to Ling Luochen's.
The moment she saw this red gelatinous substance, the Evil Fire Phoenix Spirit within her instantly became restless. An intense thirst was even transmitted from the Spirit to Ma Xiaotao's body, causing her to swallow hard.
As if she had seen some peerless treasure.Chapter 179 Tempting Ling Luochen
Chapter 179: Tempting Ling Luochen
"This item is called blazing glue. It is a treasure of the Extreme Fire attribute. After a fire-attribute Spirit Master refines and consumes it, there is a high probability that their Spirit will evolve into Extreme Fire."
Bai Zhou said slowly.
"Evolving into Extreme Fire…"
Ma Xiaotao's eyes lit up, and she swallowed hard.
So, the Spirit evolution Bai Zhou mentioned before was dependent on this item.
"Bai Zhou, where did you get so many good things? And you're just giving them away…?"
Ling Luochen endured her discomfort and came to Bai Zhou's side, looking shocked and almost crying with envy.
Bai Zhou is too good to Ma Xiaotao…
He's not a boyfriend, he's clearly her biological father!
Hmm, what Ling Luochen didn't know was that she was actually right, because Ma Xiaotao had indeed called Bai Zhou 'Dad'.
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"Little Tao, absorb it quickly, I will protect you." Bai Zhou didn't explain much, but gently scraped out a small piece of blazing glue, about one-fifth, and brought it to Ma Xiaotao's mouth.
A normal Burning Flame Apricot Jiao Shu would take ten thousand years to condense such a small piece.
However, in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the speed at which the Burning Flame Apricot Jiao Shu condenses is a bit faster, but not by much. Bai Zhou only managed to scrape about five portions in total.
It can create five Spirit Masters with the Extreme Fire attribute, but of course, it also has other wonderful uses.
"Okay!"
Ma Xiaotao also didn't hesitate and swallowed the blazing glue in one gulp.
Although the medicinal effect of the blazing glue is not as fierce as the Burning Flame Apricot Jiao Shu itself, it is still extremely potent.
Even Ma Xiaotao, after one gulp, instantly turned red, and her whole body started to smoke.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—"
Ma Xiaotao quickly sat down, held her breath and concentrated, circulated her spirit power, mobilized her Spirit, and fully digested the medicinal power of the blazing glue.
And her Spirit, under the terrifying flames of the blazing glue, slowly began to transform…
Not only that, but the evil fire within Ma Xiaotao's body, after encountering Extreme Fire, was instantly devoured and melted away…
Evil fire is actually not 'fire'; to be precise, it is an 'impurity'.
And Extreme Fire can be said to be the purest fire-attribute treasure in the World, allowing not a single bit of other attributes, including other Impurities.
When evil fire encountered blazing glue, it was naturally completely purified!
Burning Flame Apricot Jiao Shu and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass cannot be consumed directly. Only by combining them with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, like Tang San did, can they be forcibly refined.
But the essence produced by these two Immortal Herbs, although having the same effect, is much gentler in attribute.
Furthermore, Ma Xiaotao was already a powerful fire-attribute Spirit Master very close to Extreme Fire, and her level had reached 69, so consuming it was naturally completely fine.
However, Bai Zhou also didn't dare to let Ma Xiaotao consume it alone. He would constantly monitor her from the side, using his mental force to control the release of the blazing glue, to prevent any accidents with Ma Xiaotao.
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"Xiao Tao's aura is rising… she's not going to reach level 70, is she…" Ling Luochen muttered softly from the side while using ice attribute to cool herself down.
The feeling in her heart became increasingly unpleasant.
Spirit evolution is one thing.
Her spirit power also surged.
This is too great…
"Actually, I also have an ice-attribute treasure called ice crystal, which is on the same level as blazing glue." Bai Zhou suddenly walked to Ling Luochen's side and said lightly.
"What! Are you saying…"
Ling Luochen immediately covered her mouth, her heart pounding wildly, so excited she was almost about to explode.
If what Bai Zhou said was true, wouldn't her Spirit also have a chance to advance to Extreme Ice!!!
"That's right, it's just as you think."
Bai Zhou smiled slightly, then changed the subject and said, "However, these are things I risked my life for, and they are only for my own people."
"Your… own people… Wait, you…"
Ling Luochen's beautiful eyes widened as she looked at Bai Zhou. She instantly understood the meaning behind Bai Zhou's words. Her face, which was already slightly red from the blazing glue, now turned completely crimson.
"There is no free lunch in the World. If you want to gain something, you need to pay something."
Bai Zhou said as he spoke.
He extended one of his trotters behind Ling Luochen.
He grasped it.
And gently squeezed.
Hmm, very bouncy.
"Ah!"
Ling Luochen exclaimed, quickly slapped Bai Zhou's pig trotter away, and said angrily, "How can you be like this… What do you want? Can't I… can't I buy it with money…?"
"Oh? Buy it with money? Ling Luochen, how many gold coins do you think can buy an Extreme Spirit?" Bai Zhou still looked at Ling Luochen with a smile, appearing calm and composed, as if the 'salty pig hand' just now wasn't his.
"I…"
Ling Luochen was instantly choked up and then speechless.
Because what Bai Zhou said was the truth…
This is a treasure that can make a Spirit evolve into an Extreme Spirit. Its value even exceeds a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone.
Even if she sold herself, she couldn't afford it…
Unless she sold herself to Bai Zhou…
But that's too…
For a moment, Ling Luochen's heart was extremely conflicted, clearly making a difficult choice.
"Think about it carefully, I'll find you tonight."
After Bai Zhou finished speaking, he continued to focus on Ma Xiaotao, no longer paying attention to Ling Luochen.
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Most people have vanity, and Ling Luochen is no exception.
For example, many young girls in their previous lives were bought off by an 'Apple' phone, selling their first night just to show off and brag in front of their sisters.
In this World where strength is wealth and status, this phenomenon is naturally not uncommon.
Especially those Genius Spirit Masters.
They will pay any price to become stronger.
Even their own bodies.
Of course, they are not fools. Unless they encounter something particularly tempting, they naturally won't exchange easily.
Bai Zhou believed that the value he offered was sufficient.
Coupled with the existing basis of considerable goodwill between him and Ling Luochen, the probability of success was high.
It's like the difference between selling one's body to a bald, perverted middle-aged uncle and selling it to one's favorite 'idol star'.
Obviously, the latter is more easily accepted.
Although Bai Zhou is not a star, he is definitely a handsome, rich, and powerful man. He has looks, resources, and strength.
If Bai Zhou wanted to debut, he would only need to operate a little, do some good deeds, sacrifice a few Evil Soul Masters, and use 'Microcard' to expand his influence.
He could definitely gain a large number of fanatical followers in a very short time.
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While Bai Zhou was thinking, Ling Luochen was also making an extremely difficult decision in her heart.
Her heart was actually extremely resistant to and disgusted by this kind of behavior of selling herself for resources.
But…
That could make her Spirit evolve into Extreme Ice…
Moreover, the other party is Bai Zhou… not only is he good-looking, but he is also powerful and has capital, well, resources.
He is also very good to his own people.
How long has Ma Xiaotao been with Bai Zhou?
Maybe less than half a year.
But not only did she solve the evil fire problem, her cultivation also surged by nearly 10 levels!
And now her Spirit even has a chance to evolve into Extreme Fire!
All of this is the benefit Ma Xiaotao gained because she followed Bai Zhou.
If she were also like Ma Xiaotao.
Maybe.
It seems.
It looks like.
Probably.
A sure profit with no loss…Chapter 180 Ling Luochen's Inner Struggle
Chapter 180: Ling Luochen's Inner Struggle
Although that's what was said.
But Ling Luochen still felt it was too fast; for a moment, she couldn't convince herself.
It was like going shopping and finding a luxury item she really liked but was very expensive.
Unless they were rich, most people would engage in a psychological struggle, constantly finding excuses and reasons between buying and not buying.
Eventually, the side with more excuses would win, and they would make a decision with a clear conscience.
At this moment, Ling Luochen also had this thought in her heart.
[Do I really need Extreme Ice?]
[It seems so. If I show this off, countless people will definitely envy me.]
[Do I really need such powerful strength?]
[Isn't that obvious? Who doesn't want to become stronger? Otherwise, why join the Inner Courtyard?]
[Do I really have to share a man with Ma Xiaotao...]
Ling Luochen hesitated.
In fact, she knew she had a strong liking for Bai Zhou; otherwise, she wouldn't have tolerated Bai Zhou pinching her butt just now...
And last time, Bai Zhou...
In her heart, she actually had the idea of snatching Bai Zhou from Ma Xiaotao and having him all to herself.
But this was clearly impossible.
Of course, what she truly couldn't understand was why Ma Xiaotao would share Bai Zhou with her...
After all, she could tell that Ma Xiaotao genuinely liked Bai Zhou.
But what Ma Xiaotao had said to her before also seemed sincere.
She couldn't guess the reason behind Ma Xiaotao making this decision.
Was it because she was Ma Xiaotao's best friend?
This clearly didn't make sense.
Then what was the reason?
Could it be that Bai Zhou was 'abusing' Ma Xiaotao?
That didn't seem likely either. Although Bai Zhou was a bit mischievous, he was also very gentle and would definitely not do something like domestic abuse.
It couldn't be that Bai Zhou's 'needs' were too high, and Ma Xiaotao couldn't handle it, right...?
No one would believe such a bizarre reason.
...
Ling Luochen's thoughts were flying wildly, her face changing unpredictably, sometimes pale, sometimes flushed, unable to make up her mind.
Until...
"Boom—"
Half an hour later.
An incredibly terrifying scorching aura suddenly erupted from Ma Xiaotao's body.
"Screech—"
A fire Phoenix with golden-red feathers all over its body slowly rose behind Ma Xiaotao, letting out a screech.
The powerful Extreme Fire aura swept across the entire training ground, almost soaring into the sky.
Fortunately, Bai Zhou was fully prepared. All the spirit tools that isolated auras were operating at full power, Bai Zhou's mental force was rapidly depleting, desperately blocking the eruption of this aura.
After more than ten breaths.
The fire Phoenix finally quieted down.
Ma Xiaotao slowly opened her eyes...
In her beautiful peach blossom eyes, a cluster of golden-red flames seemed to be slowly burning, appearing extremely brilliant.
"Little Tao, congratulations."
Seeing this scene, Bai Zhou also immediately breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward with a smile to congratulate her.
Looking at Ma Xiaotao, it was clear that she had successfully evolved, her spirit power level had also increased to 70, and after acquiring a spirit ring, she would reach level 71, which could be said to be double happiness.
"Xiao Bai! Thank you~"
Ma Xiaotao was slightly stunned, then directly pounced onto Bai Zhou, completely disregarding Ling Luochen who was nearby, and directly pressed her lips against Bai Zhou's mouth.
"Mmm..."
Bai Zhou's eyes widened slightly, a bit slow to react.
But feeling the warmth on his lips, he also gently wrapped his arm around Ma Xiaotao's slender waist, savoring it.
"These two guys..."
Seeing this scene at this moment, Ling Luochen felt an inexplicable sourness in her heart.
"If I had met Bai Zhou earlier than Ma Xiaotao, it would be me doing this with Bai Zhou now, and it might have been me who evolved into Extreme Ice..."
Ling Luochen gently pursed her red lips, the difficult choice in her heart seemed to be constantly shifting towards a certain direction...
Because she could feel that although Ma Xiaotao had only advanced by 1 level at this moment, her strength had definitely surged to another level.
If Ma Xiaotao could advance to Spirit Saint, her combat power might reach the level of Senior Disciple Zhang Lexuan...
...
"Mmm..."
A few minutes later, the two slowly separated.
Ma Xiaotao originally wanted to continue, but feeling Bai Zhou's hooves moving behind her, she finally chose to stop.
After all, Ling Luochen was still nearby.
It wouldn't be good if she saw some strange scenes.
"Little Tao, the drawback of your Phoenix Evil Fire should have been compensated for, right?"
Bai Zhou asked with a smile.
He had just felt it and indeed didn't detect any Evil Fire in Ma Xiaotao's body. Clearly, his guess was correct.
"Mm~ I won't have to worry about the Evil Fire problem anymore~" Ma Xiaotao nodded heavily, clearly very happy.
"Then I won't need to help you suppress the Evil Fire anymore..." Bai Zhou said, feigning regret.
"Was it you helping me, or me helping you? Don't you know in your heart!" Ma Xiaotao fiercely pinched Bai Zhou, her eyes resentful.
Helping resolve the Evil Fire was purely an excuse.
Even without the Evil Fire, that guy Bai Zhou still suppressed her...
"Haha, don't mind these details. Little Tao, you should adapt for the next few days. I just happened to reach level 60 as well. In a few days, we'll go to the Star Dou Great Forest together to hunt Spirit Beasts."
Bai Zhou laughed heartily and quickly changed the subject.
"Wh- What!! Xiao Bai, you're level 60????" Before Ma Xiaotao could speak, Ling Luochen's exclamation came from behind.
"Wait! Xiao Bai, when did you reach level 60? Didn't you just tell me you reached Spirit King last time???"
Ma Xiaotao was also a bit dumbfounded at this moment.
Not long ago, Bai Zhou had just told her that he had advanced to Spirit King.
How long had it been? He had actually directly reached Spirit Emperor!
She had taken the fire spirit pearl, but her advancement speed wasn't as insane as Bai Zhou's!
"Cough cough, I was lucky and got some opportunities. The blazing glue I gave you, Little Tao, was one of my gains this time." Bai Zhou coughed dryly and didn't explain much.
Especially a place like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, not a single bit could be revealed.
"Alright then, we'll go together in a few days. Last time you asked your Teacher for help, this time I'll ask my Teacher~"
Ma Xiaotao didn't ask further but started arranging the matter of acquiring a spirit ring later.
Last time, she felt she not only didn't help Bai Zhou but also held him back, so this time she planned to ask her Teacher to come forward to make it up to Bai Zhou.
After all, Bai Zhou's Teacher Xian Liner was also very busy; she couldn't ask her to come out twice.
On the other hand, her Teacher Yan Shaozhe was bored every day, drinking tea and playing chess, with nothing to do. She felt it was time to find something for Yan Shaozhe to do.
"No need to trouble Dean Yan. After all, Dean Yan is so busy. Little Tao, you are now at least an Extreme Fire Phoenix Spirit. Together, we're more than enough to kill a seventy or eighty-thousand-year Spirit Beast."
Bai Zhou gently shook his head, a look of confidence on his face.
He was still being modest.
His combat power alone was comparable to a Titled Douluo. As long as it wasn't a fierce beast, he could basically kill them easily.
He really didn't need Yan Shaozhe much.
Moreover, if Yan Shaozhe followed along, wouldn't it affect him and Ma Xiaotao...?
"Ah... that seems right too..."
Ma Xiaotao opened her mouth. Although she felt Bai Zhou's words made a lot of sense.
To be honest, although she was only level 70 now, she was also eager to try and see what level she could reach when she fully erupted without the worries of the Evil Fire.