Zhu Zhuqing's body trembled slightly, and a faint blush rose on her face.
She ate the petals one by one, and finally held the stamen in her mouth, gently sucking on it.
Suddenly, an even more powerful surge of energy rushed from her mouth into her body.
Zhu Zhuqing immediately sat down cross-legged, circulated her soul power, and guided this energy.
Strands of black impurities began to seep from her body, and a strange, ethereal fragrance emanated from her.
Time passed little by little.
When Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes again, her demeanor had changed noticeably.
The original coldness has lessened, replaced by an ethereal and alluring quality; her skin is as white as jade, as if you could squeeze water from it.
She felt the surging soul power within her body, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
Level 30!
"I actually... broke through to level 30!"
She was originally only level 27, but this immortal herb actually made her level up three times!
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ning Liu, her eyes less wary and more grateful.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Ning Liu waved his hand.
"The improvement in soul power is not limited to this. Once you absorb the third soul ring, you will understand that the benefits it brings you go far beyond the increase in soul power level."
"You should rest here for a while to stabilize your realm and adapt to the changes in yourself and your martial spirit."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, closed her eyes, and entered a meditative state once again.
Ning Liu looked at her, a slight smile curving his lips.
Zhu Zhuqing, he has captured this chess piece.
...
Meanwhile, inside the rare items exchange at the Qibao Auction.
Dai Mubai stood in front of a somewhat secluded stall, his brows furrowed and his face full of hesitation.
On the stall, there were four soul bones, each emitting soul power fluctuations of varying intensities.
A piece of the left leg bone of a thousand-year-old raging tiger, its blue light swirling, faintly accompanied by the howling of wind.
A thousand-year-old golden tiger's right arm bone, its golden light sharp and seemingly capable of tearing everything apart.
A piece of the torso bone of a thousand-year-old armored tiger, its earthy yellow color thick and heavy, indestructible.
There was another piece, which also attracted Dai Mubai's attention the most: the skull of a ten-thousand-year-old Heaven-Shaking Tiger. Its dark golden luster was restrained, yet it exuded a soul-shaking pressure.
These four soul bones, in terms of both attributes and parts, are a perfect match for his White Tiger Martial Soul.
The stall owner was an old man with a withered face and cloudy eyes, but his tone carried a hint of impatience.
"Young master, are you going to buy it or not?"
"Don't waste my time dawdling here."
"If my dilapidated sect hadn't been on the verge of collapse and desperately needed money to dismiss its disciples, would I have put a soul bone of this quality up for sale?"
"And let me tell you, these four pieces must be taken away together; they are not sold separately!"
Dai Mubai took a deep breath to suppress his agitation.
He had already agreed on a price with the stall owner: 25 million gold soul coins, which was exactly all the savings he had.
However, if he bought these four soul bones, he would have no money left to purchase cultivation resources for Zhu Zhuqing.
However, the thought of Zhu Zhuqing's cold gaze ignited a nameless anger within Dai Mubai.
"Hmph, woman!"
"She's just a woman. Without her, do you think I, Dai Mubai, can't find someone better?"
"A rose-scented handkerchief... So what if she loses face?"
"Strength! Only one's own strength is the most important!"
"Once I absorb these four soul bones, my strength will increase greatly. What will I be afraid of then?"
"Women are like clothes; you can always replace them! But opportunities to improve your strength, once missed, are gone forever!"
Thinking of this, the hesitation in Dai Mubai's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a fierce look.
He suddenly looked up and said to the stall owner.
"I want all four soul bones!"
"Twenty-five million gold soul coins, trade now!"
A hint of joy flashed in the stall owner's cloudy eyes.
"Great! That's awesome!"
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