Chapter 38: Thunder Source Grass

Yu Tianyun this time can truly be said to have returned with a bountiful, fully loaded harvest.

In his Storage Soul Conduit, the celestial-grade herbs include: Eight‑Petal Celestial Orchid, Rooster‑Crest Phoenix Sunflower, Strange Mushroom Heaven‑Piercing Chrysanthemum, Ink‑Jade Divine Bamboo, Water‑Narcissus Jade‑Skin Bone, Earth‑Dragon Golden Gourd, Star‑Net Spirit Pearl, Mixed‑Origin Celestial Herb, Elegant Orchid Tulip, Fragrant Elegant Orchid Celestial Item, Ninth‑Grade Dragon Fungus, Thunder Source Grass, Ghost‑Bone Spirit Lotus, Nether‑Shade Daylily. Beneath the celestial grade, the premium herbs are countless—Ninth‑Grade Purple Fungus, Snow Ginseng, Snow Silkworm, Vermilion Sand Lotus, Dragon Fungus Leaf, and so on, with more than one plant of each.

As for how to distribute these treasures, Yu Tianyun already has a rough plan in mind.

Yu Tianyun's first stop is the Tian Dou Royal Academy; passing the academy gates this time, he deliberately lingered for a while, yet did not spot Xuebeng or his henchman.

He thought to himself that Xuebeng was probably traumatized by his previous lesson and dared not lurk here again.

After entering the academy, Yu Tianyun smoothly made his way to Yu Tianheng's residence and found him.

"Tianyun, where have you been for over a month? If you don't return, I'll inform the family to send people to look for you!" Yu Tianheng asked, his tone slightly reproachful, upon seeing the Yu Tianyun who had vanished for more than a month.

Yu Tianyun knew his elder brother's concern, said little, and simply smiled as he spoke to Yu Tianheng:

"Elder brother, in the past month I was fortunate to obtain some opportunities, training under Yan Yan's grandfather, that is, under the Poison Douluo Crown."

Speaking so, Yu Tianyun carefully retrieved an exquisite wooden box from his Storage Soul Conduit, handed it to Yu Tianheng, and while suppressing his smile, turned serious and said:

"Elder brother, this is a celestial herb I brought for you from the Poison Douluo Crown; its value is certainly not less than a hundred‑thousand‑year Soul Ring and soul bone. The method of consumption is simple: swallow the leaf whole without chewing, and never let anyone know about this."

Yu Tianheng, upon hearing that the herb in his hand was valued at no less than a hundred‑thousand‑year Soul Ring and soul bone, reacted with disbelief.

But when he saw his brother's extremely earnest expression, his heart began to race, and he was at a loss for how to respond.

Yu Tianyun seemed to see through Yu Tianheng's thoughts and continued:

"Elder brother, just absorb it now; won't the effect become clear once you've finished? Do you think I would harm you?"

Yu Tianheng steadied himself; he knew Yu Tianyun would never harm him, and without further hesitation thought, "Why not give it a try?" He then said, "Then I'll absorb it now; please, Tianyun, protect me for a while!"

Yu Tianyun gave a slight nod and entered the room together with Yu Tianheng.

Then Yu Tianheng opened the wooden box and saw a small blue‑purple grass lying quietly inside.

The grass had three leaves in total, their edges serrated, crystal‑clear, as if carved from gems.

Upon close inspection, one could also notice an extremely fine electric arc flickering intermittently on the leaf.

This is a celestial herb never before appearing in the original work—Thunder Source Grass.

Consuming this herb can greatly strengthen the physique and grant control over a strand of thunder power.

This is precisely the herb Yu Tianyun carefully selected for Yu Tianheng; since Yu Tianheng already possesses thunder power, taking this grass could significantly amplify his own thunder ability and also improve his physical condition—perfect for a Blue Electric Tyrannosaur Soul Master.

Yu Tianheng stared at the strange grass in his hand, without further delay, moved to the side, sat cross‑legged, and consumed it according to Yu Tianyun's instructions.

Time slipped by slowly, second by second.

In the blink of an eye, two hours passed; as the herb's effects were continuously absorbed and refined by Yu Tianheng, his body began to change noticeably. At this moment, fine electric currents spontaneously manifested on his body, blue‑purple dragon scales sprouted on his arms like armor, and his bones constantly crackled.

His four Soul Rings flashed dazzling light at an astonishing speed, thunderous low roars occasionally echoed from his throat, and his whole body trembled faintly in a peculiar rhythm.

Another two hours later, a soaring dragon roar suddenly rang out; Yu Tianheng sprang up violently, surging soul power erupted, electric light swirled around him with crackling sounds, especially his Dragon‑Transformed arms, which now appeared even more ferocious and mighty.

After rising, Yu Tianheng took no further action but gradually retracted his soul power; the lightning enveloping him faded, and the dragon scales on his arms slowly vanished, returning to normal.

It was only then that Yu Tianheng slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing Yu Tianyun quietly waiting beside him, he immediately hurried over, grabbed Yu Tianyun's shoulder excitedly, and said:

"Tianyun, I've broken through to level 45! I feel level 46 isn't far off; this herb boosted me more than three levels! Moreover, I can clearly feel my thunder power has become stronger, and my physical condition has greatly improved!"

Yu Tianyun slipped out of Yu Tianheng's grasp, his face calm, and said:

"Got it, got it, only level 45! Who isn't like that!"

"Hm? What? Tianyun, weren't you only level 39 just over a month ago? Oh! Right, you must have eaten the herb too!"

Yu Tianheng was startled at first, then suddenly realized.

Yu Tianyun gave no further explanation, and immediately prepared to depart, saying, "Elder brother, since you have successfully absorbed the herb, I will return to the sect and give it to grandfather and the others as well."

"Alright, Tianyun, be careful on the road and don't meddle in other affairs."

Yu Tianheng suppressed his smile, his expression becoming somewhat solemn.

"Alright, elder brother, goodbye!"

Yu Tianyun gave a slight nod, turned, and left.

After absorbing the herb, Yu Tianheng's soul power rose only three and a half levels, which was not unexpected for Yu Tianyun.

After all, Yu Tianheng entered the Soul Sect Realm half a year ago; each level of soul power increase in the Soul Sect Realm is roughly as difficult as a two‑level rise in the Soul Elder Realm.

Thus, Yu Tianheng's advancement this time is not much inferior to the Seven Slake Monsters in the original work.

Now Yu Tianheng is only seventeen and a half; at this pace, by the next Soul Master Competition he will surely break through to the Soul King Realm and shine brilliantly on the arena.

After leaving the Tian Dou Royal Academy, Yu Tianyun found a secluded corner rarely trodden.

He placed a mask on his face, and with a puff on his back, unfurled a pair of massive Dragon Wings.

With a gentle flap of the Dragon Wings, he rose into the air and vanished from the horizon in a blink, leaving only a vague silhouette gradually merging with the sky.

(End of Chapter)