The dinner came to an end amid Ning Fengzhi's vague and roundabout remarks.
By the time Wu Qi arrived at the Grand Spirit Arena, Ning Rongrong had already returned.
The moment she saw him, she proudly showed off her improvement.
"Brother Wu Qi, my third Spirit Skill can now provide you with Spirit Power amplification!"
Spirit Power amplification was enormously helpful to Spirit Masters, especially in intense battles, where the difference between having it or not was especially obvious.
The Spirit Skills of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples were generally fixed, so Wu Qi was not surprised.
"Since Rongrong is back, I have a partner again. Then tonight, let's see who wins the most matches!" Wu Qi said with a grin.
"Alright!"
Feng Xiaotian and the others laughed and accepted the challenge.
As the letter reached the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu became very curious about the immortal herbs and therefore sent Azure Luan Douluo to investigate.
As a Level 97 agility-attack Spirit Master, Azure Luan Douluo's travel speed was unbelievably fast.
Several days passed, and Royal Battle Team Two gradually got on track.
Sun Buyu, being an experienced teacher, understood team formations fairly well. Combining that with the Spirit Master information Wu Qi possessed, the two quickly discussed and created a six-man formation, using it for training for the time being.
Before long, the sun was setting in the west. Team training ended, and Wu Qi returned to his room.
He noticed nothing unusual at first, but when he entered the living room and saw that the sofa cushions had been moved for no reason, he immediately became alert.
"Who's there!"
Dugu Bo, who had been staying hidden within the academy, rushed over the moment he heard the disturbance.
Not long after, a voice came from behind Wu Qi. He spun around sharply.
When he saw the familiar figure, joy instantly appeared in his eyes.
"Master, you've come."
At the same time, Dugu Bo quickly arrived at the doorway.
Azure Luan Douluo nodded in response, then turned to look at him.
"Heh, Poison Douluo. Long time no see."
"The Third Worship, Azure Luan Douluo."
After learning Wu Qi's background, Dugu Bo had already guessed something like this might happen, so he was not surprised.
There was no reason for him to involve himself in a conversation between master and disciple. He cupped his hands and withdrew from the room.
Azure Luan Douluo then erected a Spirit Power barrier, completely isolating the room.
"You managed to win over that old poison freak. The Grand Worship is very pleased with your performance."
Azure Luan Douluo seemed to have a feeling that back in Spirit Hall, Wu Qi had been like a dormant dragon. Once placed in a wider world, he could roam freely.
After a pause, he asked one more question.
"Can he be trusted?"
Since Dugu Bo now knew Wu Qi's origins, that was ultimately a hidden risk. If he could not be trusted, there would be no need for him to continue existing.
Sensing the killing intent behind those words, Wu Qi hurriedly explained, "The old man may be unruly and unconventional, but he sees things through from start to finish. He can be trusted."
Azure Luan Douluo asked no more.
Wu Qi had always handled matters without needing him to worry. Since he was confident he could keep Dugu Bo under control, having him remain by Wu Qi's side as a bodyguard was not a bad arrangement.
"Oh right. The Chaotic Splitting Wind Hammer Technique you asked for in your letter, I brought it."
As he spoke, he casually placed an ancient-looking manual onto the tea table.
With this, Feng Xiaotian would be able to identify flaws and quickly perfect his self-created Spirit Skill.
Azure Luan Douluo did not bring it up himself, but Wu Qi knew it was now his turn to speak.
With a light touch on his storage soul tool, six immortal herbs meant for the Worship Hall floated before them under the control of his Spirit Power.
Azure Luan Douluo drew in a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and sensed the aura of the herbs.
"They truly are no ordinary treasures."
Since Wu Qi had discovered the immortal herbs, by custom half should be handed over to the Worship Hall as public property.
But Wu Qi had produced seven in one go including the one intended for Qian Renxue, so Qian Daoliu found it difficult to say anything. He tacitly accepted these seven as Wu Qi's allotted contribution.
After thinking for a moment, Wu Qi could not help but remind him, "Master, Grandpa Golden Crocodile is already advanced in age. His room for improvement is limited. And there is only one herb suitable for him."
"I heard from Changkong about his granddaughter. After bringing the herb back, have Grandpa Golden Crocodile think it over carefully."
Breaking from Level 98 to Level 99 was not something that could be achieved through simple accumulation of Spirit Power alone.
Golden Crocodile Douluo's ninth Spirit Ring was a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring. Logically speaking, he should not have been stuck at Level 98 for so long.
Though no one said it openly, everyone understood that Golden Crocodile Douluo's talent had already reached its limit. Further breakthrough was no longer possible.
At more than one hundred and fifty years old, even if he consumed an immortal herb, the benefit would only be a slight increase in Spirit Power.
But if Jin Yuting absorbed it instead, she might live a far more remarkable life.
"Second Brother has always put his family first. He will make the right choice."
After a pause, Azure Luan Douluo asked,
"Before leaving Spirit Hall, did you meet Yue Guan and obtain information about immortal herbs from him?"
A few days earlier, after learning about the immortal herbs, the Worship Hall suspected Yue Guan might know something. Golden Crocodile Douluo personally pressured him, and unexpectedly, Yue Guan handed over information regarding the herbs.
At first, Azure Luan Douluo had not paid much attention to Wu Qi's contact with Yue Guan. But after hearing about the immortal herbs, he naturally connected the two matters.
Wu Qi had stayed in Spirit City for a long time. How could he just happen to find immortal herbs so quickly after obtaining the information?
No one would believe there had been no prior planning involved.
Wu Qi seemed prepared for the question.
"At first, the old man asked me to help him with something. I didn't expect that he had already discovered a treasure land beforehand."
"I originally got the records on immortal herbs from Chrysanthemum Douluo, thinking that if I happened to encounter any during my travels, I shouldn't miss the opportunity."
"I just didn't expect my luck to be this good."
Fortunately, Yue Guan had kept his mouth shut or perhaps he simply hadn't cared much about their earlier exchange. When Golden Crocodile Douluo pressured him, he only revealed unimportant details.
Seeing Azure Luan Douluo nod, Wu Qi knew he had passed this test or perhaps the other party had never intended to dig too deeply.
Staying around powerful figures really did make it impossible to hide little schemes.
Wu Qi sighed inwardly.
As for the original timeline, the Worship Hall's foolish behavior when facing Tang San had always been rather puzzling.
"You have rendered great service this time. This is from the Grand Worship, recognition for your performance during this period."
As he spoke, an Angel Token landed in Wu Qi's hand.
The rank of the Angel Token stood even above the Pope's Token.
Within the Spirit Hall system, possessing this token meant one could command any elder below the Pope and the Worships. It was an enormous privilege.
Azure Luan Douluo smiled.
"Other than the Worships themselves, you're the only one who has this. I hope you continue working hard and earn even greater merit."
"Also, this Pope's Token is my personal reward to you."
The Angel Token was valuable, but it could not be used casually.
The reason was simple: aside from Spirit Hall's upper ranks, almost no one below the Titled Douluo level even knew such a token existed.
Under normal circumstances, the Pope's Token was more than enough for Wu Qi's needs.
Azure Luan Douluo stretched lazily.
"Since I'm already here, let me see how much your strength has improved."
"Here?" Wu Qi asked.
Azure Luan Douluo replied,"Fighting in any environment is a required lesson for a Spirit Master. The room may be small, but that won't affect performance."
Wu Qi nodded seriously, then immediately asked,"Master, do you have any other powerful techniques? Teach me those too."
As he spoke, his attack followed at once.
Azure Luan Douluo laughed in admiration.
"A blade hidden behind a smile, good boy."
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