Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's words, Yang Wushuang frowned slightly and cautiously probed, "May I ask, what kind of condition are we talking about?"
Watching Yang Wushuang's reaction.
"Sure enough…"
Dai Chengfeng shook his head. "I have something to attend to next. You should go back and think it over carefully."
With that, he paused briefly and looked directly into Yang Wushuang's eyes.
"Some things require you to weigh the pros and cons. Think it through before making a decision."
Without further hesitation, Dai Chengfeng turned and left with Zhu Fan.
"When I return, I'll come to the blacksmith shop to find you."
Yang Wushuang stood rooted in place, watching as Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Fan's figures gradually disappeared into the distance. His eyes were heavy with concern.
He instinctively clenched his fists tightly and muttered under his breath, "Weighing the pros and cons!"
"To learn such an unparalleled spear technique, it's no surprise that it won't be easy without some sacrifices… Sigh, so be it!"
Yang Wushuang let out a deep sigh.
"No matter what the condition is, as long as it doesn't cross my bottom line and gives the Breaking Clan a chance at survival, I, Yang Wushuang, am willing to give it a try!"
"Hao Tian Sect, Spirit Hall!"
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Once Zhu Fan was certain that Yang Wushuang had completely vanished from sight, he could no longer contain his curiosity.
Turning to Dai Chengfeng, he asked, "Chengfeng, what condition are you going to propose? Why not just say it outright?"
A faint smile tugged at Dai Chengfeng's lips as he didn't respond but instead directed his gaze toward the ornamental pool in front of the hotel.
The pool was teeming with fish, both large and small…
After a moment, he softly asked, "Uncle, do you know how to fish?"
"What, Chengfeng, do you want to go fishing?"
Though Zhu Fan asked this aloud, his mind was filled with confusion. "Weren't we just talking about Yang Wushuang?"
"Why did Chengfeng suddenly ask me if I know how to fish?"
"What does this have to do with anything?"
Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but shake his head in exasperation.
His uncle made an excellent general—unstoppable on the battlefield—but when it came to strategy…
"Uncle."
"To catch a big fish, you need patience!"
As they spoke, the two had already ascended the stairs.
Meanwhile, Zhu Fan continued to mutter under his breath, "To catch a big fish… you need patience?"
"What big fish?"
After pondering for a long while—
Just as they reached the door to Dai Chengfeng's room, Zhu Fan seemed to suddenly grasp a possible implication, his pupils contracting sharply.
"So the 'big fish' you were referring to, Chengfeng, is this 'big fish'!"
Dai Chengfeng smiled faintly. "Uncle, do you understand now?"
Zhu Fan nodded, his eyes brimming with admiration, awe, and pride as he gazed at Dai Chengfeng. "Chengfeng, your ambitions truly know no bounds…"
"Your appetite is so vast… even Uncle can't dare to imagine it!"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled but said nothing.
Soon, the two returned to the room.
Dai Chengfeng retrieved the whale glue he had purchased earlier from Ye Family Clinic from his soul tool ring.
There were six pieces, neatly arranged in a brocade box.
Zhu Fan looked at the whale glue. "Chengfeng, how exactly do you use this whale glue?"
"Before now, countless people on the Douluo Continent have consumed whale glue, but the results have only been limited to enhancing virility."
"If we want to increase the maximum year limit for obtaining spirit rings, it's definitely not as simple as just swallowing it, right?"
Dai Chengfeng nodded and explained to Zhu Fan, "Ordinary whale glue can only enhance virility and cannot improve physical fitness because it contains too many impurities."
"Therefore, all we need to do is remove those impurities."
As he spoke, he picked up a piece of dark yellow whale glue dotted with black spots from the brocade box, gently turning it in his hand. "And there are two ways to purify whale glue."
"One way is to use a fire-attribute martial soul to refine it. However, neither of our martial souls are fire-attribute, so we'll have to use the other method."
"By using strong soul power to directly purify the whale glue, the effect will be the same as using a fire-attribute martial soul."
With that, Dai Chengfeng handed a piece of whale glue to Zhu Fan, his eyes tinged with anticipation. "Uncle."
"You're a Soul Douluo—it'll be more than enough for you to purify a ten-thousand-year whale glue."
"Mm."
Zhu Fan nodded and took the whale glue Dai Chengfeng offered.
Taking a deep breath, he began channeling his soul power continuously into the whale glue.
Under the influence of Zhu Fan's soul power, the whale glue began to undergo a remarkable transformation.
The originally dark yellow whale glue, speckled with black spots, gradually shed its black spots…
Until finally—
All the black spots were gone, leaving behind a pure, deep yellow hue. It was crystal clear, like a finely crafted work of art.
Only then did Zhu Fan stop infusing his soul power.
Looking down at the purified whale glue in his hand, he wore a slight look of concern. "Chengfeng, you only learned from ancient texts that whale glue can enhance physical fitness…"
"But ancient texts aren't always entirely accurate."
"Since we have six pieces here, I'll take one first. If everything goes well, you can take yours afterward."
Looking at his uncle, Dai Chengfeng's eyes flickered with gratitude. "Alright."
As someone who had traveled through time, Dai Chengfeng naturally knew that purified whale glue would only bring benefits, so he wasn't worried.
Moreover, he was well aware that his uncle Zhu Fan wasn't like Huo Yuhao but a Soul Douluo with a soul power level of 83. The yang fire from the ten-thousand-year whale glue would be easily suppressed by his uncle.
Seeing Dai Chengfeng nod, Zhu Fan didn't hesitate and immediately placed the purified whale glue into his mouth.
Crossing his legs, he began absorbing its effects.
About half an incense stick's time later, Zhu Fan finally opened his eyes.
At this moment, his eyes were filled with delight. He clenched his fists tightly, feeling the surging strength within his body.
Then, standing up abruptly, he excitedly grinned at Dai Chengfeng. "Chengfeng, what the ancient text said is true!"
"Uncle feels great right now, and my strength has clearly improved!"
A faint smile curved Dai Chengfeng's lips. "That's good."
Zhu Fan burst into laughter, his face brimming with excitement. "Chengfeng, wait a moment. Uncle will purify the rest of the whale glue right away."
With that, Zhu Fan began purifying the remaining whale glue.
Not long after, the remaining five pieces of whale glue were successfully purified.
"Chengfeng, here you go."
Zhu Fan pushed the brocade box toward Dai Chengfeng.
However, Dai Chengfeng only picked up three pieces of whale glue. "Uncle, keep the remaining two for yourself."
Zhu Fan quickly shook his head firmly. "No need, Chengfeng. These are all for you."
"If Uncle wants more later, I'll buy them. You come first."
"Uncle, whale glue is still just medicine, and all medicines have a tolerance limit—they can't be taken indefinitely. Therefore, three pieces are more than enough for me."
Dai Chengfeng explained with a smile.
"Ah, I see."
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's explanation, Zhu Fan nodded in understanding, his eyes filled with joy as he happily accepted the remaining two pieces of whale glue.
Watching his uncle, who clearly wanted the whale glue himself but still prioritized him, Dai Chengfeng's lips curved into a faint smile.
"Uncle, go back to your room for now. I'm going to take the whale glue as well."
"Alright!"
Zhu Fan nodded and promptly left without disturbing further.
Only after Zhu Fan closed the door did Dai Chengfeng lower his head, looking at the three pieces of whale glue in front of him.
"My current physical condition allows me to absorb a spirit ring of around 2,500 years at most."
"I wonder how much higher I can push that limit after taking these pieces of whale glue?"
Filled with anticipation—
Dai Chengfeng picked up a piece of whale glue and placed it into his mouth.
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