Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 131 The Immortal Herb with Negative Returns
"Guzhu can provide 0.2 growth base, an additional growth base independent of the strength of the martial soul itself!"

"This alone makes the benefits far surpass all the other magical herbs!"

why?
Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has evolved into an ultimate martial soul.

Even with the most demanding evolution to achieve a god-level martial soul, the base growth only increases by 0.1.

To obtain additional attributes, one must approach it from other angles.

"For example, soul bones!"

Soul bones can certainly do that, but the benefits of soul bones are one-time only, which can't compare to the cumulative effect of each level breakthrough.
Ning Fengzhi's expression turned serious: "You mean the innate energy of the solitary bamboo has transformed into the [bamboo joint structure]?"

"This so-called [bamboo joint structure] can actually increase the level growth stat?"

"Yes!" Han Tao nodded.

"I have to thank the sect for its resources; otherwise, I wouldn't have discovered this phenomenon."

Ning Rongrong's eyes gleamed in the sunlight, perfectly reflecting her thirst for knowledge, and she asked impatiently:

"Can I absorb the Guzhu bamboo?"

"The sixth spirit ring, that's it!!"

Han Tao shook his head: "No way!"

"Guzhu's absorption process is extremely demanding. The quality of the Soul Master's Martial Soul and the level of Soul Power cannot be too high, and they cannot absorb Soul Rings that exceed level 100."

Han Tao recounted the details about Guzhu one by one.

The fact that only plant-based martial souls are applicable allows for the selection of the vast majority of soul masters.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Ning Rongrong felt regretful.

"Don't worry, as long as you grasp the microscopic structure of soul power, you can naturally simulate the [bamboo joint structure]."

Ning Fengzhi's voice interrupted Han Tao's speech: "And what about me?"

"What about me? Can I control this?"

"You?" Han Tao looked at his master.

"It seems possible, however..."

Han Tao, however, began to calculate in his mind.

Ning Fengzhi is currently level 81. The maximum level for the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is 89, which grants a maximum of 8 levels of buffs.
Gu Zhu's base growth is 0.2, Contra's growth multiplier is 9, so Ning Fengzhi can gain a total of 14.4 extra attributes.

"Hmm, not as good as the Soul Bone!"

The right leg bone of the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor increases all attributes by 32 points.

Han Tao raised his head, looked at his master, and said, "We can give it a try!"

"However, given your current situation, you can only level up 8 more times, and the benefits aren't particularly high."

"However, there is still value in learning from it."

Han Tao prioritizes his own interests.

If Ning Fengzhi joins the research, the chances of achieving results are greater, so he will not refuse.

"what?"

Suddenly, Ning Rongrong cried out in surprise.

"What's wrong?" Han Tao asked.

Her tone was slightly hurried: "But, but, I'm already a Soul King!"

"Does this mean I'll forever be missing a certain attribute?" Rongrong counted on her fingers.

She used her little brain to think about it and discovered...
I feel like I've lost out, and lost a lot of money.

“Obviously, that’s true!” Han Tao said.

Ning Rongrong felt annoyed, and Ning Fengzhi felt sad.

Ning Fengzhi's face was extremely pale, and even his "not showing his emotions" technique had lost its effect.

"Damn it!" he slapped his thigh.

Rongrong is only a Soul King, so the loss isn't too great, and she still has many levels to advance in the future.

But what about me? I'm already a Contra Master, I'm already level 81!

"Damn magic herb!" Why, why?
I'm only just finding out about this theory!

If I had asked more questions and learned more when I saw Han Tao acquire the white spirit ring, the outcome might have been completely different.

On the other hand, Ning Rongrong was not having an easy time.

"If I had known, I wouldn't have eaten so much of the magic herb."

She went on and on, saying, "If I only ate the Qiluo Tulip, evolved the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, got stuck at level 40 without acquiring a Soul Ring, until I learned the microscopic structure of Soul Power..."

His eyes shone with longing: "In this way, I can reach level 40 and obtain a growth base of 1.1, surpassing the growth base of a god-level martial soul!"

Ning Rongrong's voice was clear and crisp, her eyes filled with greed, longing, and desire.

Unfortunately, she wasn't a reincarnated person and didn't have a second chance.

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Yes!"

"Only level 20 is needed to become a Soul Emperor!"

"With its basic attributes alone, it surpasses the Six-Winged Angel, becoming the supreme being among all martial souls!!"

He paused for a moment after saying this.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Han Tao: "You're right, it's right not to eat the immortal herb!"

Immortal herbs can increase soul power. However, if the soul power level increases too quickly, exceeding the speed of martial soul evolution, the attributes gained will be reduced.

Han Tao couldn't help but laugh.

These two talented individuals managed to turn what was hailed as a "heavenly treasure" into a negative return for their efforts.

"Generally speaking, only when a Soul Master reaches the Soul Douluo stage will they begin to understand [microstructure]!"

"Furthermore, currently, no Soul Master on the Douluo Continent has discovered that the [Bamboo Joint Structure] can increase the base growth potential."

Han Tao suddenly stopped speaking, his voice gradually becoming weak.

What I just said was too absolute. You can't use absolute language to express things that are uncertain; that's not rigorous!
Rongrong's eyes lit up: "You mean, we were the first to get involved in these theories?"

Looking into her eyes, Han Tao gently reached out and ruffled her hair: "Perhaps!"

Ning Rongrong's face flushed instantly.

She silently prayed that her hair would be a little more disheveled, so that Han Tao would have more time to groom it.

Han Tao casually stroked her hair and said:
"For you, the sooner you grasp the [microstructure] of soul power, the greater the benefits will be!"

Han Tao was unaware of her emotions.

Han Tao wanted to exploit her greed to help him achieve his goal and break through the "microstructure" of his soul power.

It may seem a bit excessive, but it's actually a win-win situation, except that Han Tao wins more.

"Mmm!" Rongrong squinted her eyes contentedly.

To understand the microstructure of soul power, one needs to observe the structural changes of other soul masters, and structural changes are only observed in the Soul Douluo stage.

She promised Han Tao, "I'll have my father go find a Soul Master who just broke through to the Soul Douluo level."

As she finished speaking, she looked at her father, her gaze flickering with a hint of expectation.

Ning Fengzhi gave an awkward smile.

Why does this scene look so familiar?
"Using kindness to repay a debt!"

"Using someone else's kindness to repay a debt!"

The pointer of fate quietly turns, time passes, the world changes, and everything is completely different now.

Right now,

The roles have been switched.

Ning Fengzhi understood Han Tao's method; it was a trick he had used before.

Unexpectedly, one day I found myself being the one being "blackmailed".

The need for a large growth base created this opportunity to "repay a debt of gratitude".

"What a trick!"

Although Ning Fengzhi was being "coerced," he was quite happy and looked at Han Tao with a sense of satisfaction.

This is my apprentice, my prized student!
(End of this chapter)