Douluo: I am the True Master

Looking at the ten porcelain bottles in front of them, the five families' breathing grew heavier. They understood that these bottles contained the treasures that would allow their descendants to defy fate.

Only those who had struggled in the mud, trampled upon and despised, could truly comprehend how vital martial souls were in this extraordinary world. Even a single-ringed soul master could live comfortably without being oppressed by others.

Ye Wen's youthful face turned stern as he spoke seriously:

"Since you've acknowledged my family as your masters, I must make one thing very clear: you cannot tell anyone about my method for cultivating innate soul power in your descendants—not even if it costs you your lives.

You can only say it was sheer luck. You should understand what would happen if the method to cultivate innate soul power were to spread. Not only would I be in danger, but all of you would likely suffer gruesome deaths."

Ye Wen's warning wasn't empty rhetoric. The peasant couples understood his meaning and solemnly nodded, vowing that if they ever leaked the secret, their entire family would face annihilation.

Seeing their earnest attitudes, Ye Wen nodded in satisfaction. Loyalty wasn't something gained through mere oaths, but in the early stages of establishing a master-servant relationship, it was necessary to assert his authority. Otherwise, there could be backlash later.

However, Ye Wen wasn't overly worried. Once he reached the ranks of Soul King or Soul Emperor, even if their descendants possessed some talent for cultivation, it wouldn't be excessively high. By then, their fates would be completely tied to his—this was the unspoken rule of the extraordinary world.

With a slightly softened expression, Ye Wen continued:

"The red porcelain bottles are for the men. These are called *Liu Wei Di Huang Wan*. Take one pill after each meal, three times a day, for an entire month. This will invigorate your blood and energy, giving you strength for everything—especially *that*."

As he finished speaking, Ye Wen shot a suggestive glance at the men present.

The men understood immediately, while the women blushed coyly.

Ye Wen then added with emphasis:

"Though this medicine will make you strong and virile, it isn't meant for immediate action. Starting now, you must abstain from sexual activity for a month. Once a week, you may relieve pressure through self-stimulation, but don't overdo it. The primary purpose of this pill is to activate your blood and energy, stimulating the latent martial souls within you."

The men exchanged knowing glances, nodding deeply. For the sake of their descendants gaining soul master potential, enduring a little abstinence was no problem.

Next, Ye Wen turned his attention to the women, pointing to the blue bottles:

"These blue bottles contain *An Tai Bu Qi Wan*. Their main functions are to stabilize pregnancy and replenish energy. Take one pill daily after lunch, just like your husbands, for an entire month. However, remember—only one pill per day. If you take too much, your bodies won't be able to handle it."

After pausing briefly, Ye Wen suddenly asked:

"Do you know when your 'dangerous period' is?"

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The women shook their heads in confusion. They were simple rural wives who couldn't read or write—how could they possibly know about the concept of a "dangerous period"?

Exasperated, Ye Wen slapped his forehead and began explaining female physiology to the group. The men, hearing about the intricacies of pregnancy for the first time, expressed their newfound knowledge with enthusiasm.

To ensure the success of this experiment in cultivating children with innate soul power, Ye Wen meticulously calculated the timing for the men—when to take the medicine and when to engage in certain activities—to optimize the genetic inheritance passed to their children.

Watching Ye Wen painstakingly calculate dates for their benefit, the five families felt a deep warmth in their hearts. Though Ye Wen's ultimate motives might not have been entirely pure, his efforts for their descendants were genuine. If the experiment succeeded, their social status would leap forward significantly.

After detailing the precautions regarding intimacy, Ye Wen addressed the women once more:

"When you confirm your pregnancy, continue taking the *An Tai Bu Qi Wan*. However, reduce the frequency to once every three days. The dosage remains the same.

The fetus in your womb cannot withstand overly potent medicine, so we must proceed gradually. Continue taking the pills for ten months. During this time, avoid physical labor—it could harm your child's development or even cause a miscarriage. Remember this well. Additionally, starting now, our family will take responsibility for your daily meals. While these medicines nourish your bodies and strengthen your blood and energy, the core factor remains proper nutrition. Without adequate food intake, taking these pills would only deplete your life force."

Moved by Ye Wen's meticulous instructions, the five families' eyes welled up with tears. Having endured the harsh realities of this era, they felt a profound sense of loyalty—a willingness to die for someone who truly valued them. In their hearts, they silently vowed that even if their children didn't develop soul power, they would remain loyal to the Ye family.

As the five families left, expressing their heartfelt gratitude, Ye Wen sighed:

"Do our best, and leave the rest to fate."

Beside him, Ye Buyi puffed on his pipe and muttered:

"Go to sleep. You're still growing. Don't think too much. Whether your experiment works or not, it'll at least improve their health and give them a few more years of life. Ordinary people without soul power can only do so much."

Ye Wen could do nothing but accept Ye Buyi's attitude. In this era, innate soul power was seen as a divine gift—not something achievable through experiments. Unless undeniable proof was presented, skepticism would persist.

But Ye Wen came from an age of science, where human intellect had reached realms once thought exclusive to gods.

Moreover, Ye Wen was confident in his theories. Though these pills didn't use particularly rare ingredients, they were based on prescriptions passed down for thousands of years in his previous life. Their nourishing effects on the body were immense, especially in this era without drug resistance.

Additionally, through his research of the original story, Ye Wen questioned whether Tang Buddha had truly possessed full innate soul power. He believed Tang San hadn't started with full innate soul power when practicing Xuantian Gong. If he had, his soul power wouldn't have progressed after sensing qi.

In the original story, Tang San practiced for some time—though the exact duration wasn't specified—and clearly felt his internal energy improving. This suggested Tang San didn't possess full innate soul power.

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