Dongfang Jing handed over the Ganoderma lucidum with a serious attitude.
"This Ganoderma lucidum is called the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. I obtained it by chance. It has the effects of strengthening the body's foundation, nourishing vital energy, and enhancing physical abilities."
"After taking it, it will be of great benefit to your body and your cultivation of soul power."
"Back in the Frozen Forest, you helped me obtain the Soul Ring and Soul Bone. I, Dongfang Jing, will never forget this kindness."
"this..."
Haote looked at the Ganoderma lucidum, which was clearly no ordinary specimen, and instinctively wanted to refuse it.
However, unable to withstand Dongfang Jing's firm attitude, he hesitated for a moment before finally reaching out to take it.
"All right."
He knew that the value of this Ganoderma lucidum might not be as high as that of the Soul Bone, but it was probably still far beyond his imagination.
But he knew even better that refusing the gift would damage their relationship.
Dongfang Jing smiled when he saw that he had accepted the gift.
After informing Haote how to take the medicine, his gaze turned to the short-haired woman who had been silently following Haote.
The woman looked to be around thirty years old, with a striking appearance. Her skin remained well-maintained despite the frigid winds of the far north, showing few signs of aging.
Upon seeing this, Haote quickly began to explain.
"Her name is Baohua, and she's my teammate."
Dongfang Jing's gaze swept back and forth between the two, finally settling on Bao Hua. He nodded slightly and called out to her naturally.
"Hello, sister-in-law."
"Sister-in-law...!"
Upon hearing this, Baohua's cheeks flushed red instantly, reaching her ears.
Haote, this burly and robust man, was now acting like a lovesick young man, a rare shyness appearing on his face.
"You, you brat, what nonsense are you spouting..."
He stammered as he tried to explain, but his explanation was rather unconvincing.
Looking at the two of them, Dongfang Jing felt like he had been unwittingly fed a mouthful of dog food, and couldn't help but show a speechless expression on his face.
He waved his hand.
"Alright, Brother Haote, Sister-in-law, my teacher is getting impatient, so I'll take my leave now."
"May we meet again someday."
As soon as he finished speaking, Dongfang Jing's figure flashed and disappeared into the snowstorm.
After the boy left, Baohua slowly raised her head, her shyness not yet completely gone.
She looked curiously at Haote beside her.
"Boss, who is that child...?"
Haote looked down at the nine-grade purple fungus radiating purple light in his hand and couldn't help but reminisce about the past.
He sighed deeply and slowly explained to Baohua his experience with the silver-haired boy in the frozen forest a few years ago.
...
Hundreds of meters behind the two,
The figure of Dongfang Jing reappeared.
He watched Haote and Baohua's figures gradually disappear into the distance, and his second spirit ring lit up beneath his feet.
A mirror image of him appeared beside him.
Dongfang Jing gave instructions to his clone.
The mirror image nodded and followed the two people ahead, preparing to escort them all the way until they safely left this far north.
After doing all this, Dongfang Jing turned around and headed back to the scene of the previous battle.
As expected.
When he returned to the snow-covered land stained with blood, there were already dozens of soul beasts gathered there.
They were surrounding the dozen or so mutilated corpses, tearing and devouring them, the scene was bloody and chaotic.
Dongfang Jing stood on the snow slope not far away, coldly watching all of this, without feeling the slightest pity.
Because of the tragic death of his adoptive parents when he was young, the people he hated most in his life were those depraved soul masters who treated human life like dirt.
He was once too weak and had no choice but to leave his hometown with his younger sister.
Things are different now.
He would never let anyone he heard of a corrupt soul master committing evil.
These guys who are about to kill and rob us may not have completely degenerated to that level yet.
But someone capable of such a thing is probably not far from falling into depravity.
Dongfang Jing recalled his experience in the Frozen Forest a few years ago, where he encountered a similar situation.
Thanks to Haote's righteous intervention,
He was able to successfully obtain the Mirror Beast's soul ring and unexpectedly absorb the external soul bone.
Now that they have the chance to meet again, the ninth-grade purple fungus he gave her is naturally far less precious than the external soul bone.
But there's nothing we can do about it.
The most suitable immortal item for Haote's Snow Soul Demon Bear Martial Soul, the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, is still of great use to Dongfang Jing.
The same applies to other medicinal herbs.
The only one I haven't decided who to give the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to is, and it happens to be fire-attribute, which doesn't fit Haote at all.
However, the value of a ninth-grade purple fungus is enough to drive any soul master crazy.
If Haote takes it, breaking through to the Soul Douluo level in the future is almost a certainty, and there is even a considerable hope that he can reach the Title Douluo level.
As human beings, we should know how to repay kindness.
Dongfang Jing has always remembered Haote's kindness from back then.
Now, however much or little, he has at least paid back a portion of it.
The young man raised the corners of his lips in a carefree smile, preparing to activate his soul power and use spatial teleportation to return to the cave.
But just then...
Suddenly, a clear and ethereal female voice echoed in his mind.
[The First Test of the Blazing Sun God: A Clear Mind – Reaping the Rewards.]
[First test completion rate: 20%]
[Further evaluation is required.]
Dongfang Jing suddenly stopped moving and froze on the spot.
What's going on?
My own amazing exam, and it even has progress indicators?
No, the key point is, how did it suddenly get to one-fifth complete?
Dongfang Jing immediately recalled his state of mind just now.
After handing over the Grade Nine Purple Ganoderma to Haote, he did feel a sense of inexplicable relief, as if a burden had been lifted from his mind.
'Cause and effect?'
Dongfang Jing repeated those four words in his mind.
It's not hard to understand that the key lies in gratitude and cause and effect.
This is about repaying the kindness I have received.
But... Haote wasn't the only one who had been kind to him.
Dongfang Jing began to carefully review everything that had happened to him since he came into this world.
The first person that came to mind was the teacher from Tianshui Academy, whose name seemed to be... Shui Liuli.
Back in Shuilan City, she and her sister were besieged by a group of fallen soul masters. It was she who came to their aid and managed to kill all those villains.
But thinking back on it carefully, I realized that I wasn't in any real danger at the time.
Even without her, he could use the mirror to travel and leave safely with his sister; his only problem was that he couldn't kill all of them.
Therefore, the Blazing Sun Divine Test did not include this assistance in its calculations?
So, those who truly saved my life or provided significant help...
Dongfang Jing's thoughts raced.
It was Haote, a man of great integrity who stepped forward to help him when he needed it most.
It was through a series of accidental encounters that he learned the true purpose of whale glue, and it was through the pirate Purple Pearl, who possessed a heart of justice, that he learned about it.
It was Xiaobai who helped him escape the pursuit of the evil tiger whale king and found suitable soul beasts for them.
It was the jade swan that saved his life when he was being chased and on the verge of death by Tang Hao, and his master Bi Ji who had carefully accompanied and taught him for several years afterward.
Even Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and others who took him and his sister in, providing them with shelter and resources, might be included.
He has repaid those who have been kind to him to some extent.
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