Chapter 256: The Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum
Bibi Dong's face showed a slight discomfort. Among the two leg bones, one was 70,000 years old, and the other two were over 50,000 years old.
She couldn't help but mutter in her mind that this dog really knows his stuff. But when she thought about the 100,000-year soul ring and soul bones she was about to get, as well as the rare Soul Sculpting Flower, the little bit of discomfort in her heart immediately disappeared.
"Alright, these three will do. You get ready; we'll leave soon, I still have things to do."
"Hmph, what things could you have?"
"Divine Trial."
Thinking of his Sixth Divine Trial, Ning Bei's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Pope, I've figured out what to offer in exchange for the Soul Sculpting Flower."
"What?"
Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with curiosity and a hint of wariness. This dog surely isn't thinking about skinning her alive again, is he?
"I need to set up an Ice God Hall in Spirit Hall City. It's related to the reward for my Sixth Divine Trial. Could you help me out?"
Mentioning the Divine Trial reward, Bibi Dong's face darkened instantly. She struggled to suppress the impulse to refuse outright, but her expression remained indifferent as she nodded. After all, she needed the Soul Sculpting Flower that this dog had.
"I'll send someone to help you select a location for the Ice God Hall. Once I finish arranging the travel plans and the soul hunt is successful, it should be about time."
"Alright."
Ning Bei wasn't in a rush. The Ice God Hall in Spirit Hall City was more of a bonus. After all, most of the city's population were followers of the Angel God, and even though he could attract some ice-attribute soul masters, their numbers would be limited. Ning Bei cared more about the reputation the Ice God Hall would bring to Spirit Hall City.
As a sanctuary for all civilian soul masters, the foot traffic in Spirit Hall City was enormous.
A few days later, after arranging matters for Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, along with Ju and Gui, set off for Hanhai City.
On the luxurious carriage, Ning Bei was sitting sideways, resting with his eyes closed, while Pope Bibi Dong sat beside him. Ju and Gui were acting as the carriage drivers.
"So, how do you plan to lure that Deep Sea Demon Spider to the surface?"
"Why the hurry? I have my ways. Just watch. You're paying for the job, are you afraid I'll renege on the deal?"
Bibi Dong nodded and asked about the Soul Sculpting Flower.
"You said this Soul Sculpting Flower isn't its final form? If it can evolve, what would it do?"
At the mention of this, Ning Bei opened his eyes and looked at Bibi Dong with an odd expression. This woman was a typical example of someone with a great treasure and not even knowing it.
"The Soul Sculpting Flower can eventually evolve into the Soul Fusion Flower. The effect..."
"If someone has two martial souls with compatible attributes, they can merge them into one."
"As for anyone on the continent who's a dual martial soul wielder and has compatible martial soul attributes... I don't need to say more, do I?"
Bibi Dong's eyes widened in realization. "Just give me your ID number already!"
As for the other two dual martial soul wielders she knew, Tang San's hammer and Blue Silver Grass clearly weren't compatible, and while Ning Bei's second martial soul, which she hadn't seen, was probably some kind of tower, that didn't seem like it was a good match either. In this case, it seemed like only she remained as the true candidate.
Bibi Dong clenched her fists. After gritting her teeth, she decided to fight for it.
"Whatever conditions you have, feel free to state them. If the Soul Sculpting Flower really can evolve into the Soul Fusion Flower, please be sure to hand it over to me."
Ning Bei couldn't help but laugh to himself. Perhaps he might give the Soul Fusion Flower to the little angel as a wedding gift later?
Since this thing didn't hold much value for him, he really couldn't figure out what a tower could do when fused with a small, cute ice girl—maybe a "Melted Ice City"?
"Forget it, let's talk about this later. Whether it can evolve is still uncertain."
Hearing Ning Bei's words, Bibi Dong could only let the matter rest for now. However, just thinking about the power of merging her two top martial souls made her heart burn with anticipation.
On the way, Ning Bei, in response to Bibi Dong's curious look, summoned Yue Guan.
"Young Master Ning, what can I do for you?"
"Has Elder Yue heard of the Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum?"
"..."
At this, both Bibi Dong and Yue Guan looked at him as though he were an idiot. "My martial soul is this one; how could I not know?"
Ning Bei knew they had misunderstood and immediately took out the Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum from his soul tool.
"I'm talking about this!"
"Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum!"
Seeing the herb in Ning Bei's hand, which Yue Guan was very familiar with, he gasped in surprise, his eyes filled with desire, like a dog seeing a treat.
"Young Master Ning..."
Yue Guan was nearly stumbling over his words as he stared fixedly at the Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum, as if waiting for any instructions.
"Do you want it, Elder Yue?"
"Yes!"
Yue Guan didn't hesitate at all, nodding eagerly, causing Bibi Dong to furrow her brows. "It's just a Chrysanthemum, isn't it? Even if it looks similar to your martial soul, is it really worth this much?"
"The Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum is to Elder Yue what the Soul Fusion Flower is to you."
"That's right, Your Majesty. The Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum can activate the body's energy, open the eight meridians, and even strengthen the body to become indestructible. With the Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum as a martial soul, the effect of consumption can even double."
"Ah?"
Bibi Dong, who knew nothing about medicinal herbs, finally realized the terrifying potential of the Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum. She looked at Ning Bei with shock in her eyes. It was clear she was thinking, just how many treasures does this guy have?
"Young Master Ning, if you need anything, just tell me directly. Even without the Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum, I will still do my best. You saved Old Gui's life last time, and we haven't had the chance to repay you."
Ning Bei secretly nodded. If someone could hold their ground in the face of treasure, Yue Guan was indeed a good subordinate.
"There's no need. I don't like to ask people to do things for free."
As he said this, Ning Bei's gaze subtly shifted to Bibi Dong, nearly making her explode with anger.
With a quick flick of his eyes, Ning Bei threw the Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum to Yue Guan. After Yue Guan hurriedly caught it, Ning Bei slowly spoke:
"After this soul hunt is over, I will establish an Ice God Hall in Spirit Hall City. I hope Elder Yue can spare some time to help manage the affairs there."
"Hey, such a small matter? As for this Enigmatic Mushroom Chrysanthemum, I..."
"Heh, it may seem like a small matter to you, but it's not small to me. Take it. If you feel guilty, then help promote the Ice God Hall's name when you have time. The Pope has already agreed."
"Don't worry, Young Master Ning. I'll take care of it, and Old Gui will help with the errands."
"Alright, then."
Yue Guan happily returned to the outside of the carriage, leaving the two inside to stare at each other in silence.
"How many more treasures do you have?"
"A lot, but what does it have to do with you?"
"You—"
Hearing Ning Bei's words, Bibi Dong felt deflated. Yes, having treasures didn't concern her. After all, she had already received many benefits. She couldn't just take all the advantages for herself, could she?
That said, Bibi Dong still couldn't help but feel greedy, thinking whether she should try to mend her relationship with Xiao Xue and have her take Ning Bei for herself.
(END CHAPTER)
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