Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Young Gilas, Sandstorm King!

Xue Qinghe stroked the cold barrel of the "Sleeve Star," his fingertip lingering briefly in the trigger groove.

His attendant behind him—actually a bodyguard disguised as the Serpent Spear Douluo She Long—subtly swept his soul power over the three artifacts and nodded almost imperceptibly.

"The city lord has bestowed such a generous gift upon me; it would be disrespectful to refuse it."

Lin Xia smiled calmly, as if she were just casually giving away a few ordinary items.

He picked up his teacup and took a sip, his gaze sweeping over the sandalwood box on the table containing the jade tablets of the immortal herb. His tone was casual, yet carried an undeniable weight:
"I'm glad Your Highness likes them. These three soul tools are the latest experimental products developed by Geng Jincheng and have not yet entered the market."

He put down his teacup, met Xue Qinghe's suddenly focused gaze, and continued:

"I don't have many finished products with me at the moment, so this is just for Your Highness to test them out. If needed in the future..."

Lin Xia paused deliberately, a smile that was always elusive on her lips.

"Your Highness may personally travel to Gengjin City and give my name. Someone will then guide Your Highness to the Imperial Treasury to make your selections. These three items, along with other unreleased new products, will be provided to you with priority, as long as Your Highness requests them."

The moment the words fell, a blazing golden flame seemed to flash and disappear suddenly in the depths of Qian Renxue's gentle and peaceful eyes!
Although she disguised herself very well, still wearing that dignified smile of a crown prince, the sharp glint that flashed out in that instant was like a shooting star in the dark night, accurately landing in Lin Xia's deep eyes.

That was the ultimate desire of those in power for strategic strength, and the sharp edge of the Spirit Hall's young master's determination to obtain the cutting-edge soul tool that could change the power structure of the continent!
Unconsciously, she ran her fingertips along the smooth wall of the "Sleeve Star" again. Her voice remained steady, but with a hint of warmth that was barely perceptible.

"Is Lord Lin's statement true?"

"nature."

Lin Xia nodded, her posture composed.

“Gengjin City is an honest business, treating everyone fairly, young and old. Your Highness is a distinguished guest and a knowledgeable person, so I can certainly grant you priority.”

He deliberately emphasized the word "expert," and glanced meaningfully at the box of jade tablets containing the immortal herb.

The core of the exchange of interests has been reached, and an unspoken understanding permeates the air.

Lin Xia said no more. What he needed—the immortal herb diagram condensed from Yue Guan's life's work—was already safely stored in his soul storage device.

The dilemma of being able to identify the immortal herbs despite their proximity is about to be resolved, and the flame in his heart about the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire and the many immortal-grade spiritual herbs is burning even more intensely at this moment.

"The transaction is complete. Your Highness is very busy, so I will not bother you any longer."

Lin Xia stood up nimbly, her blue robes fluttering slightly. She bowed slightly to Xue Qinghe, her demeanor calm yet exuding a resolute determination that left no room for hesitation.

"Goodbye."

Xue Qinghe also rose gracefully, his face displaying the impeccable demeanor of a crown prince.

"Please take your time, City Lord. If you require anything, the Crown Prince's residence will be at your service."

She watched Lin Xia's tall figure open the door and disappear into the light and shadow of the corridor outside, until the door closed silently, cutting off her view.

The room returned to silence, with only the faint energy fluctuations emanating from the soul tool intertwining with the pure fragrance of grass and trees.

Xue Qinghe slowly sat back down in his original position. Beneath the gentle mask, Qian Renxue's soul was stirring up a stormy sea—she could directly and continuously obtain the most advanced soul-guided weapons from the source of Gengjin City!
This is far beyond what a one-off transaction can be compared to!

She must reassess Lin Xia's value, and... how to transform this priority into absolute power to overthrow Heaven Dou and counter the dissidents within the Spirit Hall.

Qian Renxue lightly tapped the warm jade armrest with her fingertips and whispered to She Long.

"Send a message to the porcupine: revise the infiltration and long-term procurement plan for Gengjin City, prioritizing it... to the highest level."

Lin Xia left the VIP room without pausing for a moment.

The light from the corridor fell on his calm face, but deep within his dark golden eyes flickered a light more intense than the core of a furnace.

With the Immortal Herb Manual in hand, the next step is urgent—find Dugu Bo!

The key is on Dugu Yan.

He didn't return to his room, but went straight to the depths of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. With the highest-level authorization token given to him by the Three Education Committee members, Meng Shenji, he had no obstacles.

His mental energy spread out like an invisible spider web, precisely capturing the thin yet unique aura of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent venom in the air—a mark belonging to Dugu Yan.

He quickly identified the direction—the Mimicry Poison Attribute Training Area.

This is an area shrouded by a special soul-guiding array, simulating various highly toxic environments.

Swamps filled with miasma, rainforests teeming with poisonous insects, and barren, rocky wastelands.

The air was thick and filled with a faint, dizzying, sweet, fishy smell.

Lin Xia stepped inside, ignoring the environment that would make ordinary soul masters retreat.

His gaze pierced through the hazy, pale purple poisonous mist, landing precisely on a massive, dark green moss-covered poisonous rock deep within. A tall figure sat cross-legged, a turquoise energy serpent coiling around him, emanating a dense, poisonous soul force. It was Dugu Yan.

Seemingly sensing a powerful and unfamiliar aura invading her cultivation domain, Dugu Yan suddenly opened her eyes.

Its emerald green snake eyes, sharp as knives, instantly locked onto Lin Xia.

She withdrew her soul power, and the illusory image of the Azure Phosphorous Serpent disappeared into her body. She stood up warily, her tone carrying a hint of confusion at being disturbed.

"Lord Lin? This is the Poison Attribute Mimicry Zone, where ordinary Soul Masters cannot stay for long. May I ask what brings you here, Lord Lin?"

Lin Xia got straight to the point, her voice exceptionally clear in the poisonous fog.

"Find your grandfather, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo."

Dugu Yan's pupils contracted slightly.

Looking for Grandpa?
Why would the powerful Gengjin City Lord seek out that eccentric and ruthless Poison Douluo, who even the Heavenly Dou royal family finds trouble?
Recalling Lin Xia's terrifying strength and unfathomable background, a sense of unease swept through her heart. She forced herself to remain calm, raising her chin slightly.

"Grandpa's whereabouts are always unpredictable; even I may not know where he is right now. The city lord has probably mistaken him for someone else."

She deliberately declined, unwilling to easily involve her grandfather in contact with a dangerous person like Lin Xia.

"Is that so?"

Lin Xia's lips curled into a very faint smile, carrying an air of knowing everything.

He did not get angry. Instead, he took a step forward, and his invisible aura caused the surrounding poisonous fog to freeze for a moment.

Instead of directly pressuring him, he offered a bait that Dugu Yan couldn't refuse, which was also a precise test.

"I've heard that the Poison Douluo commands a medicinal garden, containing rare and precious herbs from all over the world. Coincidentally, I've just acquired a copy of the Immortal Herbs Compendium, compiled by Yue Guan throughout his life..."

He paused deliberately, watching with satisfaction as Dugu Yan's emerald eyes suddenly lit up with an incredulous light, and even her breathing quickened.

Moon Pass!

Spirit Hall Chrysanthemum Douluo!

His Immortal Herb Compendium is an invaluable treasure to any poison-attribute Soul Master, especially to the Dugu family who specialize in the transformation of poison and medicine!

Lin Xia continued, her voice seductive.

"I am quite interested in some rare and exotic plants in the herb garden and would like to make a deal with Your Majesty. If you could introduce me to them..."

With a flick of his wrist, a jade token radiating a warm white light and faintly surrounded by lotus phantoms appeared in his palm. At the core of the token was a small fragment of pure ice-attribute soul bone.

"This Lotus Token can help you protect your heart and reduce the pain when you suffer from the backlash of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent's venom. Consider it a reward for guiding you."

This token was crafted by him using soul guidance technology and rare ice-attribute materials, and it has a remarkable effect on suppressing the backlash of the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul. (End of Chapter)