Douluo: Soul-Breaking spear

Chapter 94: Ye Lingling Takes the Whale Glue

In addition to purchasing two storage soul tools, Yang Potian also acquired a substantial quantity of rare metals, including Deep Sea Silver, Meteoric Copper, Blue Goldstone, Cold Iron Essence, and Black Gold. His 100-cubic storage tool was nearly filled to capacity. He also bought a variety of other valuable items, including some whale glue.

When Ye Lingling saw him buying the whale glue, her face flushed, and she gave Yang Potian a slight pinch on the waist, clearly expressing some displeasure. Yang Potian, however, didn't offer much of an explanation; he simply took the whale glue and led her back to the hotel.

Seeing Ye Lingling's embarrassed expression, Yang Potian quickly clarified, "Lingling, you've misunderstood. Whale glue isn't only for, well, romantic purposes. It also has other benefits for spirit masters."

Seeing her continued confusion, he explained further, "While a small dose of whale glue is typically used to enhance certain...intimate functions, taking a larger quantity at once can purify a spirit master's body of impurities, raise their spirit power, and improve their physical strength. A single piece of thousand-year whale glue can allow a spirit master to absorb a spirit ring with an additional five hundred years of age."

Ye Lingling looked at him, stunned.

"The last time my spirit power reached level 40, I took some whale glue to strengthen my body, allowing me to absorb a higher-level fourth ring. My current fourth spirit ring, which I haven't displayed yet, is quite impressive because of it."

With that, Yang Potian summoned his martial spirit and his spirit rings. When the two yellow, one purple, and one black rings appeared, Ye Lingling gasped and covered her mouth in shock.

"A ten-thousand-year fourth ring! Yang-ge, I didn't expect your fourth ring to be at the ten-thousand-year level. Was that thanks to the whale glue?"

Yang Potian shook his head. "Whale glue was only part of it. Absorbing a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring requires a strong body, but also the ability to withstand the spiritual pressure of a ten-thousand-year spirit beast. I was only able to manage it by strengthening my spirit. Whale glue alone wouldn't have been enough to support a ten-thousand-year ring."

"I bought a piece of ten-thousand-year whale glue specifically for you. Once you take it, you'll understand."

Yang Potian took out a crimson firestone and a portable furnace, melting the fist-sized piece of ten-thousand-year whale glue until it became liquid. He poured the melted glue into a metal bowl and handed it to her.

"Whale glue must be consumed whole, and it has to be completely melted by heat. Drink it while it's still warm."

Ye Lingling took the metal bowl, looking at the aromatic liquid with her face even redder than before. But trusting him, she drank it all in one gulp.

Soon, she felt her blood surging through her veins, her whole body flushing as her skin turned faintly red. Black impurities seeped from her pores, and a fierce warmth filled her, an almost uncontrollable feeling rising within her.

Seeing her discomfort, Yang Potian gently removed her veil and watched her face closely. When it seemed like she could no longer bear the strain, he carefully carried her to the bed...

The next morning, when they awoke, Ye Lingling's face was flushed with embarrassment, still surprised at how uninhibited she had been the night before. Examining herself, she realized her spirit power had increased by one level to 33. Her entire body felt more open and strong, and just as Yang Potian had said, the effects of the whale glue were indeed incredible—even purifying her body.

Yang Potian checked her condition and said, "Lingling, with your current physique, you should be able to absorb a spirit ring around seven or even eight thousand years old for your fourth ring. Just don't go for a ten-thousand-year one."

Blushing, Ye Lingling replied in a quiet voice, "Potian, thank you. I feel much stronger now."

"Lingling, keep the whale glue's properties to yourself for now," Yang Potian cautioned.

Seeing her confusion, he added, "I stumbled upon the benefits of whale glue by chance, and it's something that could become a valuable family asset. If word gets out, its price will skyrocket, making it much harder to get. But don't worry; I'll make sure our close allies all have access to it."

Of course, he kept one thought to himself: he'd only share it with those he trusted deeply. If they weren't part of his circle, he'd offer them nothing.

"I understand. Don't worry—I won't tell anyone."

Aside from his shopping, Yang Potian also visited the Strength Clan, where he commissioned two custom weapons: a Po Zhi Clan lance weighing 1,000 kilograms and a broadsword at 400 kilograms, both tailored to his size and strength.

The Strength Clan's craftsmanship was exceptional. Both weapons felt perfectly suited to his needs, precisely what he wanted for future battles.

In the weeks that followed, Yang Potian returned to his rigorous training at the academy.

As he expected, this year's Spirit Master Tournament ended in disappointment for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team. After a first-round bye, they were eliminated in the second round. Surprisingly, the Star Luo Empire's Royal Team took the championship, even managing to defeat the powerful Spirit Hall team in the final—a major upset.

The Heaven Dou teams fared poorly overall, with most only lasting three rounds at most. None made it to the top three.

Reports of the poor performance infuriated Emperor Xue Ye, who decreed that henceforth, all academy matters would be overseen by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and no one else was to interfere.

The emperor also pledged increased funding to the academy to create a new Heaven Dou Royal Academy team with the goal of restoring their honor in the next Spirit Master Tournament.

Under pressure, the academy's three Deans began focusing all their resources on assembling a new team. After considerable deliberation, they chose Teacher Qin Ming as the new team's leader.

At this point, Qin Ming had not yet reached his future rank of 62 and was currently a high-ranking Soul King. But Qin Ming had a stellar record of guiding his advanced-level class, consistently achieving the best results among the academy's classes.

Gifted and highly skilled, Qin Ming was only 29 yet had already reached the upper levels of the Soul King rank. He was expected to break through to Soul Emperor within three years, potentially becoming one of the younger Soul Emperors in the Spirit Master world.

More importantly, his approachability made him an ideal leader for the younger academy students, helping to build trust and camaraderie within the team. His disciplined but fair teaching style also made him a respected figure, embodying a model spirit master and giving Heaven Dou a potential future Douluo-ranked powerhouse.

(End of Chapter)

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