Douluo Continent: Starting with a Self-Created Soul Ring 40

Chapter 40: Botany Class

2024-04-16

Chapter 40: Botany Class

“Oh my～”

“You’re Gu Ziyue, right? The new disciple the Pope has taken in!”

The one giving Gu Ziyue and Bi Bi Dong a cultural lesson that day was actually Chrysanthemum Douluo.

The first thing Chrysanthemum Douluo did upon arrival was to look at Gu Ziyue. He was very curious about this new disciple of the Pope!

While speaking, Chrysanthemum Douluo unceremoniously circled Gu Ziyue, carefully examining him.

“Besides being somewhat handsome, I can’t see anything special!”

“Still, our little Dongdong is cuter!”

After observing Gu Ziyue for a while, Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly gave his assessment.

“……”

Gu Ziyue was speechless, but he had to admit that Bi Bi Dong at this time was indeed very cute.

And Chrysanthemum Douluo actually called Bi Bi Dong “Little Dongdong.” Gu Ziyue really wanted to ask the future, supremely powerful Pope Bi Bi Dong, “Do you know that Chrysanthemum Douluo calls you that?”

Gu Ziyue had to admire Chrysanthemum Douluo’s boldness for daring to address Bi Bi Dong like that.

“Good morning, Teacher!”

Gu Ziyue had been hesitant to interrupt Chrysanthemum Douluo earlier, but now that he had stopped, Gu Ziyue quickly greeted him.

At this time, Chrysanthemum Douluo was not yet a Title Douluo, but a Soul Douluo. This was Gu Ziyue’s first time meeting him, so calling him teacher was appropriate.

“Good morning, Teacher Yueguan!”

Bi Bi Dong also greeted him politely.

“Alright, let’s start the lesson!”

Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled, unfazed, and then began his lecture.

“Little guy, like Little Dongdong, just call me Teacher Yueguan. This is my Martial Soul, the Peerless Chrysanthemum!”

As Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke, he summoned his Martial Soul. A golden Peerless Chrysanthemum bloomed before Gu Ziyue and Bi Bi Dong.

“The lesson I’m teaching you today is a little different!”

“You should know that in the Soul World, besides Soul Rings and Soul Bones, there are other treasures. What I’m going to teach you to recognize are various plants!”

“Because of my Martial Soul, I can recognize all the plants in the world, knowing their characteristics and uses.”

“Many plants are helpful to us Soul Masters, and even ordinary people.”

“Knowing them will allow you to utilize them when needed.”

Chrysanthemum Douluo introduced his Martial Soul and explained the course content.

“Recognizing plants?”

“How is that different from plant Soul Beasts?”

Bi Bi Dong immediately asked curiously.

Gu Ziyue was also a little surprised, not expecting Chrysanthemum Douluo to teach them about plants.

At the same time, Gu Ziyue finally understood why Chrysanthemum Douluo knew so much about the celestial herbs in the original story.

It was all because of Chrysanthemum Douluo’s Martial Soul. His Martial Soul, like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, could appraise treasures.

However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appraised gemstones and minerals, while Chrysanthemum Douluo’s Peerless Chrysanthemum appraised plants.

Furthermore, Chrysanthemum Douluo’s appraisal ability seemed even more advanced. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could only assess the value of a treasure, but not its specific uses.

Chrysanthemum Douluo, on the other hand, even knew the medicinal effects of the plants.

It was like a treasure detector, but it seemed that Chrysanthemum Douluo hadn’t made good use of it, or perhaps his luck was bad, and he had never encountered truly top-tier plants.

The so-called celestial herbs.

Of course, “celestial herbs” was a term coined by Tang San. Chrysanthemum Douluo only knew them as “the king of flowers,” etc.

“Of course, they’re different. Not all plants can become Soul Beasts. Only Soul Beasts with Soul Power can become plant Soul Beasts!”

“It’s like us humans, not all humans can become Soul Masters!”

“The same goes for animals!”

“Only those powerful species have offspring with Soul Power.”

“Humans are the same in this aspect. Powerful parents will have offspring with the potential to become Soul Masters.”

“Alright, let’s get back to plants and plant Soul Beasts!”

“If a plant Soul Beast already has medicinal value, it will retain that medicinal value after becoming a Soul Beast, and the efficacy will be even stronger and better.”

“However, to obtain a plant that has already become a Soul Beast, we must first defeat and kill it!”

“Now, let’s start by recognizing this herb…”

Chrysanthemum Douluo explained and then began the lesson.

His teaching method was very effective. Chrysanthemum Douluo could use his Martial Soul to transform into the appearance of the herbs he was teaching.

This gave Gu Ziyue and Bi Bi Dong a more intuitive understanding.

Gu Ziyue enjoyed the lesson. Chrysanthemum Douluo only selected a few common and useful plants for Gu Ziyue and Bi Bi Dong to learn first.

Plants for hemostasis, detoxification, and even hydration!

“Teacher Yueguan, are there any particularly precious herbs and plants on Douluo Continent?”

“I’ve read some stories and biographies. Some Soul Masters had their strength increased after consuming unknown herbs and fruits; either their Soul Ring quality improved, or their Martial Soul evolved!”

“Teacher Yueguan, do such magical plants really exist?”

After Chrysanthemum Douluo finished teaching them about several plants, Gu Ziyue raised his hand and asked.

He wanted to know if Chrysanthemum Douluo knew that some celestial herbs could evolve Martial Souls.

“Little guy, it seems you’re quite interested in plants!”

Chrysanthemum Douluo’s eyes lit up when he saw Gu Ziyue’s question.

“Yes, I think Teacher Yueguan’s Martial Soul is amazing. If I could easily recognize all plants, that would be great!”

Gu Ziyue nodded quickly.

Gu Ziyue planned to see if he could learn about the celestial herbs from Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Of course, Chrysanthemum Douluo would simply refer to them as top-grade medicinal herbs.

Gu Ziyue planned to go to the Clear Sky Cover, and he certainly didn’t want to miss those celestial herbs.

However, besides the two ice and fire celestial herbs and Chrysanthemum Douluo’s Martial Soul, he didn’t have a clear impression of the others. If he could learn about them from Chrysanthemum Douluo, it would be even better.

Then he would know which herbs were poisonous and which required special harvesting methods.

Otherwise, besides the two ice and fire celestial herbs, Gu Ziyue really didn’t dare to touch other celestial herbs easily.

“That’s easy, little guy. If you like, I’ll teach you everything I know!”

“I’m just afraid you won’t be interested!”

Chrysanthemum Douluo laughed upon hearing Gu Ziyue’s words.

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(End of Chapter)

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