Douluo Continent: Martial Soul - Dragon Abyss Sword, Peerless Prodigy

"Yes." Lin Han nodded, his tone certain. "Ancient records state that whale glue, when boiled at high temperatures for a long time and melted into a liquid for consumption, can strengthen the body, temper the bones and muscles, and most importantly—it can raise the upper limit of how high-age soul rings we soul masters can absorb."

Bibi Dong's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with disbelief:

"Really?! Strengthens the physique? And can even increase the lifespan of absorbing spirit rings?"

"Absolutely true." Lin Han said calmly, "I saw it very clearly. In ancient times, Soul Masters used whale glue to temper their bodies in preparation for absorbing higher-age Soul Rings."

Bibi Dong's breathing quickened instantly.

What is her identity?

As the Pope's personal disciple, she possesses twin martial souls and innate full soul power. Her goal has never been an ordinary hundred-year soul ring; she also aspires to break through to the second thousand-year soul ring!

But she wasn't sure herself; her physical strength was still a bit lacking.

If whale glue really works...

"Junior brother, you're not seeing things, are you?" Bibi Dong still couldn't quite believe it.

"There's no mistake." Lin Han was very certain. "We should tell our teacher about this. With the Spirit Hall's strength, collecting some whale glue would be a piece of cake."

Bibi Dong nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, yes! Tell the teacher right away! If it really can strengthen our physique, we can try absorbing a thousand-year-old spirit ring for our second spirit ring!"

Without further delay, the two immediately headed towards the papal palace.

Qian Xunji was dealing with matters concerning the Spirit Hall when he saw the two arrive. He put down the book he was holding and smiled gently, "What brings you two here?"

"Teacher!" Bibi Dong exclaimed first, her little face full of excitement, "Junior Brother has discovered a great secret in the ancient books!"

Qian Xunji was slightly taken aback, his gaze falling on Lin Han: "Oh? What secret?"

Lin Han stepped forward, his attitude respectful and his tone calm:

"Master, I was just browsing through the ancient 'Record of Treasures of the Deep Sea' in the ancient book library when I discovered a treasure called whale glue. People misunderstand its use and regard it as a worthless object. However, its true use is to boil it at high temperatures until it dissolves and then consume it. It can strengthen muscles and bones, temper the body, and increase the maximum number of years a Soul Master can absorb Soul Rings."

"I believe that if we can obtain whale glue, my senior sister and I will be able to cultivate our physiques and have a better chance of attempting the thousand-year limit soul ring when we try to break through to the second soul ring in the future."

His words were well-organized, logically sound, and supported by clear sources—recorded in ancient texts.

Qian Xunji's pupils contracted slightly.

Having lived most of his life, he had naturally heard of whale glue, but like most people, he thought it was a low-grade and useless substance.

Lin Han's words were reasonable and well-founded, and they were based on ancient texts. Given Lin Han's character, he would never speak without reason.

more importantly--

Increase the maximum age limit for absorbing spirit rings!

These six words have an almost heaven-defying effect on Soul Masters!

Lin Han needs a second soul ring that lasts a thousand years, and Bibi Dong can do the same!

Both of his personal disciples started with two thousand-year soul rings, and their future achievements are unimaginable!

Qian Xunji suddenly stood up, a burning glint in her eyes:

"Lin Han, are you sure that's how it's recorded in ancient books?"

"This disciple is certain, not a single word is wrong." Lin Han nodded.

"Excellent! Fantastic!" Qian Xunji laughed loudly. "Truly, heaven is helping my Spirit Hall! Whale glue is something the world discards like trash, its price is cheap, and my Spirit Hall can have as much as we want!"

"I immediately order all the Spirit Hall's sea-based branches to collect whale glue with all their might, and deliver the finest and most abundant whale glue to you within three days!"

Lin Han breathed a sigh of relief.

The plan was a complete success.

Without revealing any secrets, they naturally obtained access to whale glue.

Bibi Dong's face flushed with excitement: "Long live the teacher! Junior brother is amazing!"

Qian Xunji looked at his two disciples with eyes full of satisfaction and anticipation.

With Lin Han's comprehension, temperament, and opportunities, coupled with Bibi Dong's talent, the future of the Spirit Hall is already clearly visible.

"Go back and focus on your cultivation." Qian Xunji waved his hand. "Once the whale glue arrives, I will personally supervise you in steaming and consuming it, to make the most thorough preparations for breaking through to level 20 and absorbing your second thousand-year soul ring!"

"Yes, teacher!"

Lin Han and Bibi Dong bowed simultaneously.

As I stepped out of the Papal Palace, the sunlight shone on me.

Lin Han looked up into the distance, a faint glint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.

With the whale glue in hand and the physique further strengthened, the second soul ring of the millennium is already within my grasp.

His path is steadily leading him to the pinnacle.

.....

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the cultivation palace behind the Papal Palace, the air was filled with a faint scent of the sea and the aroma of medicine.

Qian Xunji personally oversaw the operation, while two Soul Douluo elders skilled in pharmacology stood by on the side.

In the very center of the palace, a bronze cauldron was activated by soul power, flames raging. Inside the cauldron was the first batch of century-old whale glue sent overnight by the Martial Soul Hall's sea branch.

According to records that Lin Han "drew out" from ancient books, whale glue is not necessarily better the older it is.

Especially considering that he and Bibi Dong are only six or seven years old, their soul power is only a dozen levels, and their bodies have not yet fully formed.

If one directly consumes whale glue that has been aged for hundreds or thousands of years, it will not only fail to strengthen the body, but will also damage the foundation due to the excessive potency of the medicine.

Start with the gentlest century-old whale gelatin, proceeding step by step. This will steadily improve your physique and expand the upper limit of soul ring absorption, without causing drug resistance and preserving room for subsequent medicinal effects. This is the safest way to use it.

Lin Han had already made this point very clear when he reported to Qian Xunji.

It was precisely because of this thoughtfulness and meticulousness far beyond his years that Qian Xunji valued Lin Han even more.

"Your Majesty, the century-old whale glue has completely melted into liquid. Its medicinal properties are mild and it can be taken." An elder of pharmacology bowed and reported.

Inside the bronze cauldron, the whale glue, which was originally hard and sticky and regarded as filth by the world, had been transformed into a clear, warm, and pale golden liquid after being boiled at high temperature for half an hour. A trace of pure and gentle medicinal power slowly emanated, nourishing the surrounding air.

Bibi Dong's eyes widened, her little face full of curiosity and anticipation. She leaned close to the cauldron and gently sniffed it: "Huh, it doesn't smell bad at all, it actually smells nice."

Her previous impression of whale glue was that it was something low-class and filthy, but seeing it with her own eyes now, she realized how ignorant she had been.

Lin Han stood to the side, his expression calm.

He knew the effects of whale glue better than anyone else. This step was destined to make him and Bibi Dong's foundation surpass all their peers on the entire continent once again.

Qian Xunji nodded, his gaze falling on the two of them, and said solemnly, "Lin Han and Dong'er, each of you should take a small cup first. Remember to use the Dragon Abyss Meditation Method and the Angel Meditation Method that I taught you to guide the medicinal power to your limbs and bones. Do not be impatient in the slightest."

"Yes, teacher!"

The two elders immediately used jade cups to scoop out two cups of whale glue liquid.

Lin Han stepped forward first, took the whale gelatin liquid, and without the slightest hesitation, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

The warm liquid entered my throat, without the expected fishy sweetness, but instead with a faint refreshing taste. It slid down my throat and into my lower abdomen, instantly transforming into a gentle yet pure medicinal power that spread throughout my body.

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