Chapter 187: Speed Clan Deliveryman, Consuming the Earth Dragon Golden Melon
Several days of rest passed in the blink of an eye.
Over the past few days, Zhu Zhuqing has successfully sparred with all the worship elders in Spirit City.
Aside from Qian Daoliu, no one was Zhu Zhuqing's opponent.
Under such high-intensity sparring, her mastery over killing intent and her domain also grew increasingly proficient.
During this period, she even specially challenged Golden Crocodile Douluo, sparring without using her domain or deadly poison.
The two fought from mountains and rivers to open plains, then from open plains into canyons.
In that battle, they fought until the sky darkened and the earth trembled, battling for an entire day.
In the end, relying on the explosive power of her Spider God Possession, she barely managed to achieve victory.
When she dragged her slightly exhausted body back to the courtyard, a crisp voice sounded beside her ear.
"Zhuqing, you're back!"
"I ordered something delicious for you! Come eat quickly!"
Ning Rongrong hopped over cheerfully and pulled her to the table.
On the table, all kinds of sumptuous dishes were laid out. They looked, smelled, and tasted excellent, instantly stirring one's appetite.
"Where is this food from?"
Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat curious. Although the Pope Palace's food was delicious, it did not have such a strong worldly atmosphere.
"I ordered dishes from a restaurant in the west of the city and had a Speed Clan deliveryman bring them over!"
"Speed Clan, deliveryman?"
Hearing Ning Rongrong's answer, Zhu Zhuqing froze for a moment.
She had heard from her worship teacher before that the stronger members of the Speed Clan were still engaged in their old profession of scouting and reconnaissance.
Unexpectedly, the ordinary soul masters in their clan actually relied on their speed advantage to take up this kind of work!
"Hehe, you didn't expect it, right?"
Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "Ever since the changes in heaven and earth, bird-type martial soul soul masters don't need a very high level to fly anymore."
"Their Needle-Tailed Swift martial soul possesses extreme speed but doesn't have even the slightest attack power. Apart from gathering information, they can only deliver things."
"Let me tell you, their food delivery efficiency is terrifyingly high!"
"Well, that's actually quite... hmm! Promising!"
Zhu Zhuqing's expression became somewhat subtle.
A soul master with extreme speed but no attack power, that statement was truly hard to judge.
"Don't underestimate it; delivering food and letters really does suit the Speed Clan."
Bai Lu laughed inwardly, "They possess extreme speed but have no attack power. Just based on that sentence alone, do you think they have the brains to do assassinations?"
As everyone knew, assassination was a technical profession.
Without overwhelming strength to crush everything, one could only rely on technique and intelligence.
He seriously suspected whether the Speed Clan could really handle something as mentally demanding as scouting.
"That's true."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded deeply in agreement, then looked toward the girl eating chicken beside her.
"By the way, Rongrong, I have something to do tomorrow and need to leave. Continue working hard on your cultivation."
"Ah... you're leaving again!"
Ning Rongrong instantly felt that the chicken leg in her mouth was no longer tasty.
"Mm, there are some things I need to do. It's time for my strength to improve again."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
"Oh~ Alright then!"
A trace of disappointment flashed across Ning Rongrong's face, but she immediately looked at the young girl with a flushed expression.
"Then... when you come back, Zhuqing, remember to help me refine the whale rubber!"
"Hmm?"
Zhu Zhuqing instantly became alert, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"We agreed back then! Once I mastered the heart separation control method, you'd help me. You aren't thinking of going back on your word, are you?"
Ning Rongrong instantly became anxious.
"..."
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent for a moment before saying, "Fine, alright!"
Early the next morning, just as dawn began to break.
Master Zhu, who woke up in Master Bai's embrace, quickly packed her belongings, soared into the air, and flew toward Heaven Dou City.
Traveling at full speed, in less than four hours, she crossed thousands of li and successfully arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Compared to the valley that she had stripped bare several years ago, the current Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had already undergone a tremendous transformation.
Outside the valley, poisonous mist filled the air, and not a blade of grass grew.
Inside the valley, immortal herbs flourished, and spiritual energy condensed into drifting mist.
Calling it a paradise isolated from the world would not be an exaggeration.
The moment she landed inside, she saw three familiar figures.
Dugu Bo, whose old face was stiff and whose hair had turned from green back to black; Yue Guan, who was teasing the immortal herbs; and Gui Mei, who was leaning against a large rock.
Ever since Yue Guan and Gui Mei became worship elders, they have instantly become much more relaxed.
Gui Mei would occasionally still undertake secret missions to relieve his boredom.
As for Yue Guan, he had completely freed himself and devoted his entire being to cultivating immortal herbs, practically becoming a herb farmer.
"It's been a long time, everyone."
Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and greeted them with a smile.
"Greetings, Saintess!"
The moment the three saw the young girl, their expressions immediately became serious.
"It's been a long time. There's no need for the three of you to be so restrained."
Zhu Zhuqing smiled faintly and went straight to the point.
"I came here this time because I want to consume a few immortal herbs and improve my strength."
"This... I'm afraid Saintess may be disappointed."
Yue Guan revealed a hesitant expression. "Over these two years, I successfully used remaining roots and seeds to cultivate immortal herbs again, but these immortal herbs are too young, and their medicinal power is weak."
"With your current strength, they are almost useless."
"If Saintess wants to use them, you'll have to wait at least another year or so until they basically mature before they can help you."
"No need. I still have other immortal herbs."
Zhu Zhuqing flipped her wrist and took out an "immortal herb."
This immortal herb looked extremely ordinary. It resembled a very thick golden round melon. Its surface was covered in fine patterns, and it emitted a faint power of the earth.
"This! This is the legendary Earth Dragon Golden Melon!?"
The moment Yue Guan saw this immortal herb, his eyes instantly lit up.
His face was filled with shock, and his tone carried disbelief. "I never expected that Saintess actually still had such a top-grade immortal herb!"
"Earth Dragon Golden Melon? Is this melon special? Why didn't I know?"
Dugu Bo shamelessly leaned closer from the side, carefully examined it, and looked completely confused.
"Back when I was at this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I saw this melon countless times, but I never noticed anything special about it. I thought it was just an ordinary spiritual fruit."
"With so many immortal herbs here, what the hell do you know?"
Yue Guan snapped back at him angrily with a face full of disdain.
"This place was filled with immortal herbs and precious medicinal plants everywhere, yet you couldn't recognize a single one. You still have the nerve to call yourself the Titled Douluo best at using poison?"
"Aren't you embarrassed?"
"This... The weather today is really nice, hahaha~."
Dugu Bo was left speechless. He could only scratch his head and laugh awkwardly.
Yue Guan rolled his eyes and explained,
"The Earth Dragon Golden Melon contains a vast power of the earth. Not only can it improve the user's control over the earth and greatly enhance their physique, but it is said that it can awaken and evolve dragon bloodlines!
He paused and looked seriously at the young girl.
"Saintess's soul bone and sixth soul ring both came from the Titan Giant Ape and already contain the power of the earth. They perfectly match this Earth Dragon Golden Melon."
"After consuming it, Saintess's strength will definitely rise to another level!"
"Exactly. That's the effect I want!"
Bai Lu's voice sounded inside Zhu Zhuqing's mind, his tone carrying certainty.
"Your Dark Gold Left Hand has the earth attribute. Combined with the strengthening from previously consuming the hundred-thousand-year whale rubber, consuming the Earth Dragon Golden Melon this time should allow it to transform once again!"
The physique and soul power enhancement from immortal herbs were merely a small bonus for the current Zhu Zhuqing.
The other additional effects were the true key of immortal herbs.
"I hope it can become even stronger!"
A trace of anticipation flashed through Zhu Zhuqing's heart.
End of Chapter