Finally Obtaining the Heart of the Sea God

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Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor didn't pay much attention to Dugu Bo's words. After all, for a poison-type soul master, the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss immortal herb was indeed one of the most toxic treasures in the world.

One of the effects of the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss was to amplify toxins by several times, or even more than ten times.

"Senior Dugu, you said that because when you got close to the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss, the poison of your Jade Phosphorus Snake seemed to become uncontrollable, right?" the Blue Silver Emperor said with a smile.

"Indeed, the moment you took it out, I felt a surge of poison-type soul power within me," Dugu Bo nodded.

"Actually, it's all because of this immortal herb. Its characteristic is to amplify any toxin several times. However, the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss itself is not toxic. This is the miraculous nature of immortal herbs," the Blue Silver Emperor explained to everyone.

"I see. I misunderstood you. I thought the immortal herb you mentioned was a highly toxic substance. I apologize," Dugu Bo said, somewhat embarrassed.

"That's fine. But what benefits does this immortal herb have for me? If it only amplifies toxins, then it's not particularly rare," Xue Ye frowned.

"Everyone, the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss actually carries a tragic story behind it."

"Legend has it that in the divine realm, there was a couple living together in the snowy lands. One day, they had a quarrel over something, and the goddess transformed into a beautiful swan. Her essence bloomed in the icy snow, forming this flower. Originally a kind goddess, she turned into an eternal flower to test whether her partner still harbored evil desires. That's why the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss, while not toxic itself, can amplify any toxin."

The Blue Silver Emperor then told everyone the story.

"So, this immortal herb has another effect. For someone with a swan-type martial soul, consuming it may cause their bloodline to undergo a ancestral reversion, as the goddess in the story was originally a swan."

"Of course, even if it doesn't trigger ancestral reversion, it can still increase your soul power by at least five levels and strengthen your bloodline," the Blue Silver Emperor added with a smile.

"What! Ancestral reversion? Are you serious?" Xue Ye stood up in excitement.

"Emperor Xue Ye, we wouldn't come here to deceive you. There's no need for us to lie," Lin Yongming assured him.

"Good. If this immortal herb can increase my soul power and even improve my cultivation talent, then I'll agree to this trade," Xue Ye said immediately.

"Brother, maybe I should be the one to try it. You're the emperor of the nation; you can't afford any mishaps," Prince Xue Xing said solemnly.

"It's fine. If these two dared to come deep into my palace with ill intentions, they wouldn't leave alive," Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand dismissively.

"Emperor Xue Ye, I can vouch for them. If my brother here had any ill intentions, I would capture him immediately."

"But I won't hide it from you. I was once deeply poisoned by my own Jade Phosphorus Snake martial soul, and they were the ones who cured me. You've also noticed that over the past six months, my hair and beard have returned to their normal color. Thanks to them, I've become a Titled Douluo," Dugu Bo revealed his secret to convince Xue Ye and Xue Xing of Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor's sincerity.

"Senior Dugu, you've broken through to the Titled Douluo level?" Prince Xue Xing exclaimed in shock.

"That's right!" Dugu Bo slowly extended his hand, and nine soul rings appeared in sequence.

"Xue Ye, Xue Xing, if this trade goes smoothly, I can promise to help you one more time, as long as it doesn't violate my principles," Dugu Bo said, going the extra mile for Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor.

"Your Majesty, these two don't seem like deceitful people. Besides, if the Spirit Hall wanted to send someone to assassinate us, they wouldn't sacrifice such talented individuals. If the Spirit Hall really wanted to act, they could send a Titled Douluo," the Empress also chimed in.

"Empress, Senior Dugu, don't worry. I didn't say Lin Yongming and his companion intended to harm me. It's just that this sounds unbelievable. A plant that can increase soul power? I've lived for so long and read so many books, but I've never heard of such a thing," Xue Ye said with a sigh.

"Emperor Xue Ye, if you want to verify the truth of my brother's words, you can consult the patriarch of the Po Clan. Their alchemy skills are well-known to you. Their patriarch might recognize this herb," Dugu Bo suggested.

"It's fine. I trust you, Senior Dugu. Besides, Patriarch Yang Wudi is also a subsidiary of the Clear Sky School," Xue Ye said magnanimously.

"So, how should I consume this immortal herb? Just swallow it directly?" Xue Ye asked Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor.

"The most essential parts of the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss are the sap from its stem and the stamen. So, first eat the stamen, then drink the sap, and finally use your martial soul to refine the medicinal power," the Blue Silver Emperor instructed.

"Alright. If this really works, the Oceanic Heart Barrier isn't something I can't give you. After all, it's just a lost soul tool. Aside from being beautiful and having water-repelling properties, it has no other uses," Xue Ye said, picking up the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss to examine it.

"Brother, are you really sure about this?" Prince Xue Xing asked hesitantly.

"Yes," Xue Ye nodded.

Xue Ye then walked to an open area, took a jade cushion, and sat down cross-legged.

"Emperor Xue Ye, let me help you extract the essence of the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss," the Blue Silver Emperor offered.

"Alright," Xue Ye nodded.

The Empress handed a bowl to the Blue Silver Emperor, saying with some reluctance, "Do we really have to eat it? It's such a beautiful flower; it's a shame to consume it."

"Empress, since you like it so much, I'll give you another flower later," the Blue Silver Emperor said sweetly.

She then plucked the flower of the Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss, and a bright red sap began to drip from the stem.

The Blue Silver Emperor quickly inverted the flower, letting the sap drip into the bowl. She then squeezed the stem, extracting more sap.

Next, she removed the petals to reveal the stamen and handed it to Emperor Xue Ye.

Xue Ye first ate the stamen, then took the bowl of sap and drank it in one gulp.

Suddenly, Xue Ye's body trembled, and he quickly closed his eyes. His soul power surged as he began refining the medicinal energy.

"That's it. This process will take a few hours," the Blue Silver Emperor said, standing up and returning to sit beside Lin Yongming.

"It's going to take that long? In that case, let's have some porridge first. It'll get cold if we wait," the Empress said gracefully.

Prince Xue Xing, however, had no appetite for porridge. He stayed by Xue Ye's side, ready to call for guards if anything went wrong.

"Empress, here's a Blue Flame Purple Orchid for you," the Blue Silver Emperor said, taking out another immortal herb from her Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch. The orchid had purple leaves and stems, paired with blue flowers that resembled flames, giving it a noble appearance.

"It's so beautiful. Thank you," the Empress said, accepting it with both hands, her face filled with joy.

"Empress, its fragrance has beautifying effects and enhances one's noble aura. It suits you perfectly," the Blue Silver Emperor explained.

"You're very thoughtful. Let's have some porridge," the Empress said, inviting them to eat.

"Ayin has really helped me a lot," Lin Yongming thought to himself, feeling the harmonious atmosphere.

Lin Yongming and the others ate porridge while keeping an eye on Emperor Xue Ye's condition.

Unknowingly, four hours passed, and it was already late into the night.

After some time, Xue Ye's soul power surged dramatically, and a dense aura of soul power surrounded him.

Gradually, the anomalies in Xue Ye's body subsided, and everything returned to normal.

Finally, he opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing through them.

"I feel amazing! It's like my body has regained its vitality," Xue Ye exclaimed, standing up in excitement.

"Brother, how do you feel? Has your martial soul or soul power changed?" Prince Xue Xing asked eagerly.

"Yes, we've been waiting all night," Dugu Bo added, equally curious.

"I can feel that my soul power has reached level 70. As for whether my martial soul has changed, I'm not sure yet," Xue Ye said with delight.

He then eagerly released his martial soul—a pure white swan.

"Huh? Brother, your martial soul now has a layer of emerald-green luster, like jade," Prince Xue Xing observed in surprise.

"That's right. After releasing my martial soul, I can clearly feel that my bloodline has become purer. However, compared to our ancestors, our current bloodline is still too weak. It hasn't reached the level of the top-tier Jade Swan martial soul, but it has reached the level of a high-tier martial soul," Xue Ye said with some regret.

"Jade Swan! But it's still effective," Prince Xue Xing said enviously, then turned to Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor. "Do you have any more Snow-Colored Swan's Kiss? We're willing to pay a high price."

"Prince, I'm afraid not. This immortal herb is a once-in-a-century find. The one I gave you is equivalent to a ten-thousand-year soul beast. There's probably only one in the entire continent."

"However, Emperor Xue Ye's blood still contains some residual medicinal power. Absorbing it might give you a one-level increase in soul power," the Blue Silver Emperor explained apologetically.

"Brother, don't trouble them anymore. Obtaining such an immortal herb is already a great fortune," Xue Ye said to Prince Xue Xing.

"You two, I didn't expect so much time to have passed. I keep my word. This is the soul tool you wanted—the Oceanic Heart Barrier."

"This item is very mysterious. It doesn't just have water-repelling properties, but after generations of research, we've found nothing else. All we know is that it has been in the treasury for over a hundred years, and it remains as hard and unchanged as ever," Xue Ye finally took out the Oceanic Heart Barrier that Lin Yongming had been longing for.

The Oceanic Heart Barrier was a translucent blue, triangular prism.

It seemed to be carved from sapphire and was only the size of a palm.

Within the crystal-clear blue light, a mysterious energy pulsed, and strange ripples of power emanated from it.

On the surface of the blue triangular prism, wave-like patterns seemed to come alive, glowing with a soft blue light.

The shimmering blue light illuminated the study in a serene glow.

"It's so beautiful!" the Blue Silver Emperor exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.

"It is beautiful. Now, it's yours," Emperor Xue Ye said, extending his hand to offer it to them.

The Blue Silver Emperor walked over and carefully took it from Xue Ye's hands.

"It's a bit cold. The wave patterns on it seem alive. How can they flow like that? It's so magical."

"Xiao Ming, feel it," the Blue Silver Emperor said, bringing the Oceanic Heart Barrier to Lin Yongming.

"Alright," Lin Yongming took it and pretended to examine it, then said with a helpless expression, "It really does feel like an ordinary sapphire."

"By the way, there are so many treasures in the treasury. Why did you two specifically want this Oceanic Heart Barrier?" Emperor Xue Ye asked curiously.

"Your Majesty, during my time in Tiandou City, I heard about a treasure that even you couldn't decipher. Plus, it has water-repelling properties. We thought it would be useful for our future travels near the sea, just in case," Lin Yongming explained calmly.

"I see. Young people should indeed explore the continent," Xue Ye nodded.

"Emperor Xue Ye, Empress, Prince, it's getting late. Dawn is approaching, so we'll leave the city before daybreak to avoid being seen by the Spirit Hall."

With the trade completed and the night growing late, Lin Yongming bid farewell.

"Alright. If you ever feel wronged by the Spirit Hall, remember my offer. You're always welcome to join the Heaven Dou Empire," Xue Ye said solemnly. "Senior Dugu, please escort them out."

"Thank you for your kindness, Emperor. The future is uncertain, but we'll see. Farewell," Lin Yongming nodded.

After bidding farewell to Emperor Xue Ye and the others, Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor followed Dugu Bo and left the palace the same way they had entered.

The trade had gone smoothly, largely due to Dugu Bo's strong recommendation and their connections with Tang Yuehua and Ning Fengzhi. Emperor Xue Ye hadn't given them too much trouble.

By the time the three of them left the city, the horizon was beginning to brighten, signaling the arrival of dawn after a long night.

"Senior Dugu, thank you for speaking so highly of us in front of Emperor Xue Ye," Lin Yongming expressed his gratitude.

"Little monster, don't mention it. The first task I promised you is now complete. Think carefully about the remaining two," Dugu Bo said with a light laugh.

"I've already thought of one. Old monster, as you can see, I'm already at level 49. It won't be long before I reach level 50. I hope you can come to the Thunderstorm Village near Wurt Town, under the jurisdiction of Suotuo City in the Balak Kingdom, in six months."

"By then, I'll need to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain my fifth soul ring. I've already decided on the soul beast I want, but it won't be easy to deal with," Lin Yongming explained.

"Killing a soul beast? That's no problem. But why do you always give me such simple tasks?" Dugu Bo said with a hint of exasperation.

"Don't worry. After obtaining the soul ring, I'll also need your protection on the way to Spirit City. Though it's easy, the journey will take some time," Lin Yongming added another condition.

"Alright, let's set it for six months from today. I'll come find you then. Thunderstorm Village, I'll remember it," Dugu Bo agreed without hesitation.

"Then it's settled, old monster. See you in six months."

"Senior Dugu, goodbye," the Blue Silver Emperor waved.

"Goodbye!"

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