After he finished speaking, everyone in the living room was shocked!
The knowledge about soul cores that Dongfang Jing described was practically a secret manual on how to achieve a title!
Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and the others
At this moment, they realized once again why Dongfang Jing had made them swear to keep all the secrets they learned in the academy.
Let alone the Mirror Realm,
Even the Spirit Hall probably hasn't heard of the knowledge about soul cores.
The girls instinctively turned their gazes to the "outsider" on the sofa.
Why is this old man still lingering in our college?
Feeling the gazes fixed on him, Dugu Bo forcibly suppressed his inner shock.
His old face tightened, and he spoke in a deep voice.
"Don't worry, I won't say anything."
He was more interested in knowing the specific steps involved in condensing the soul core.
At my current age and with my current cultivation level, is it too late for me to condense a soul core?
Dongfang Jing didn't care whether Dugu Bo would tell anyone.
The secrets of the Soul Core will one day be discovered by people in the future.
He only found out in advance because of his close relationship with the soul beasts.
"We've gone off on a tangent." Dongfang Jing looked back at Zhu Zhuqing. "Zhuqing, what are your thoughts?"
He knew,
Among these girls, Zhu Zhuqing is the one who most desires to become stronger and most wants to break free from the shackles of her own destiny.
Therefore, he decided to take out the 'Primordial Immortal Herb' and the 'Heartbreak Red' together.
Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down from her shock, and humbly asked, "Brother Jing, when should I condense this soul core?"
She was well aware that choosing the 'Primordial Immortal Herb' was a stepping stone for her later cultivation.
As long as I can condense a soul core, my strength will far surpass that of other experts of the same level after I become a Title Douluo!
"When you reach the Soul Saint level or above, and your spiritual power is strong enough," Dongfang Jing replied.
"I see..." Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head and pondered.
"Then, what about the other immortal herb?"
"Hmm." Dongfang Jing raised his right hand. "This herb is called 'Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red,' and it is a divine treasure among immortal herbs."
There's also a long-standing legend about it...
Dongfang Jing slowly recounted the poignant and tragic love story between a flower fairy and a mortal boy to everyone.
The story was short, but it moved all the girls present.
"...Therefore, flowers of extraordinary quality choose their masters carefully."
"When picking the flower, you must think of your beloved, be sincere and devoted, and spit out a mouthful of your heart's blood onto the petals. If you are even slightly distracted, you will not be able to pick the flower, even if you die from spitting blood. Once the flower is picked, it will never wither as long as it stays with its owner. The stone under the flower is called Wujue. If you forcibly destroy it, the Acacia Heartbreak Red will also lose all its medicinal power."
"As for the effects of consuming this herb..." Dongfang Jing paused, then gave a conservative estimate, "It has the power to achieve immortality, comparable to heaven and earth. I speculate that it can at least increase soul power by more than ten levels, and will also bring about a complete transformation of the body."
Dongfang Jing's gaze shifted back and forth between Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu.
"Zhuqing, Xiaowu, I've heard about your relationship with two people from Yao'er."
"Hmm... I won't comment further."
"I hope that among you, there will be one who is destined to become this immortal herb."
"Even if that doesn't work, Zhuqing, you can choose the Primordial Immortal Herb. Xiaowu, you also have alternatives."
After he finished speaking, he used his soul power to take out another identical Acacia Heartbreak Red from the Twin Stars.
Two peerless immortal plants floated silently in mid-air.
One plant was slowly delivered to Zhu Zhuqing by Dongfang Jing using his soul power.
The other plant drifted towards Xiao Wu.
Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at the blood-stained peony in front of her, a red flower of longing and heartbreak.
Her heart is now completely desolate, devoid of any hope.
Without hesitation, she reached out and scooped up the unremarkable Primordial Immortal Herb in her palm.
She nodded gently at the mirror.
"Thank you, Brother Jing, I've chosen it."
Are you sure?
Dongfang Jing respected her choice, but still said one more thing.
"Why don't we give it a try? Such a wonderful herb, what if no one can pick it? Wouldn't that be a waste?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing thought about it carefully and realized it made sense.
It's just a matter of losing a little blood.
She nodded. "I'll give it a try."
With her eyes closed, Zhu Zhuqing activated her inner soul power and circulated her qi and blood.
She parted her cherry lips slightly, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, sprinkling onto the flower petals.
According to Dongfang Jing, one should think of one's beloved.
My beloved...
Dai Mubai?
Zhu Zhuqing tried to imagine what he looked like.
But what came to mind were his carefree and philandering days in Soto, surrounded by women.
And the profound words that Dongfang Yao had spoken to him earnestly when he was at Shrek Academy.
Those principles were already deeply imprinted in her heart.
Zhu Zhuqing sighed inwardly.
It still didn't work.
However, at that moment, because the distance between the two was not too far, and Dongfang Jing had just taken a bath.
A fresh shower gel scent, mixed with a strong masculine aroma, sneaked into Zhu Zhuqing's nose.
At the same time, the image of Dongfang Jing appeared uncontrollably in her mind.
She recalled their first encounter, when the boy displayed immense strength and terrifying killing intent in the Star Dou Great Forest.
That domineering yet sharp gaze, and that handsome yet indifferent face.
But as they spent more time together, she discovered that this seemingly cold boy had an exceptionally passionate heart.
His attentiveness, his gentleness, and the deliberate distance he maintained—so different from other men—were all part of him...
To onlookers, however, it was blood falling on flower petals.
The 'Heartbreak Red' flower trembled slightly, swayed gently, and even faintly emitted a faint glow.
All eyes were focused on this extraordinary flower.
It's glowing?
Could it be?!
Zhu Zhuqing was lost in her own fantasy, and her face gradually became rosier.
But suddenly, Dongfang Yao's puffed-up face popped into her mind.
"Shameless! She stole her best friend's man!"
Zhu Zhuqing trembled and suddenly opened her eyes.
The swaying of the 'Heartbreaking Red' flower gradually ceased, and the brilliance that had just shone dimmed.
Dongfang Jing was somewhat disappointed.
Sure enough, this situation definitely indicates that Zhu Zhuqing is indecisive.
What a pity, he thought the flower was going to be picked.
Zhu Zhuqing's somewhat anxious voice came from beside me.
"Brother Jing, I'm so sorry, so sorry..."
"ah?"
Dongfang Jing was puzzled: "Why apologize? Nobody's blaming you. If the Acacia Heartbreak Red doesn't work, there's still the Primordial Immortal Herb."
"Yes, thank you, big brother."
Zhu Zhuqing quickly walked to Dongfang Yao's side, lowered her head, and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Yao'er, I just admire you, I really don't mean anything else."
"ah?"
Dongfang Yao was also confused.
At first, she thought Zhu Zhuqing still hadn't let go of Dai Mubai.
But what does she mean by saying this now?
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