After sitting down, Dugu Yan looked at the spirit bone in the iron box, her expression slightly excited. An external spirit bone with a value comparable to a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone—it was impossible for her to remain completely calm. Every time she thought about it, the impression Chen Yuan had left on her grew deeper.
She reached out and placed her hand on the spirit bone, releasing her spirit power. As her spirit power merged with the spirit bone, the bone gradually sublimated, transforming into a condensed, cold energy that radiated a chilling aura.
This energy flowed along her arm into her body, lingering in her dantian for a moment before moving to its intended destination—the eight ribs connected to her spine. The energy of the Eight Spider Lances began to deeply integrate with these eight ribs.
"Hmph!"
At this moment, Dugu Yan furrowed her brows and let out a muffled groan. The power of the Human-Faced Demon Spider was cold and domineering, so the fusion process was inevitably painful.
However, even as an external spirit bone, it was only a two-thousand-year spirit bone. It quickly lost its domineering edge as its core essence merged with the eight ribs. On Dugu Yan's back, eight bone spikes extended, each over two meters long, covered in barbs and gleaming with a sinister light. It was clear at a glance that they were highly toxic.
But when the Eight Spider Lances emerged, they also tore through her clothes, revealing large patches of fair skin. Seeing this, Dugu Bo's expression changed instantly. He grabbed Chen Yuan by the shoulder and flew back toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Spring.
Chen Yuan didn't get to enjoy the view, but he didn't mind. There would be plenty of opportunities to see something nice in the future.
Back at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Spring!
Chen Yuan glanced around and decided to get straight to business:
"Senior, I have a request. After absorbing the ice and fire immortal herbs, the extreme heat and cold of the spring no longer affect me. In fact, it's an excellent place for cultivation. I might come back here to train in the future."
Dugu Bo was in a sour mood. Although there was now a way to neutralize the poison, it had come at the cost of his granddaughter's affection. He wasn't feeling great, but he didn't give Chen Yuan a hard time. He just glanced at him and said:
"This is where I suppress my poison. I'm not here every day. If the poison can be completely neutralized, I'll probably come here even less. If you want to train here, just come on your own. I've set up a poison barrier outside the valley. I'll give you the antidote later."
Seeing how accommodating Dugu Bo was, Chen Yuan made a second request and added a reminder:
"Also, Senior, I'll be picking a few more herbs later. Some of these herbs are poisonous, while others are immortal herbs. In your free time, you might want to study them. You might make some unexpected discoveries in the future."
This made Dugu Bo thoughtful. He had been guarding this treasure trove for years but hadn't realized that the ice and fire immortal herbs could completely neutralize his poison. It seemed he really needed to study these herbs more carefully. When it came to researching plants, he thought of a certain effeminate man. Come to think of it, that man's martial soul seemed to be related to one of the herbs here.
Of course, Dugu Bo agreed to Chen Yuan's request, though his tone was still tinged with resentment:
"I don't recognize most of these herbs. If you need any, feel free to pick them. Damn kid, since you've been good to Yanyan, everything here is yours. But if I find out you've made Yanyan sad, hmph… I'll make sure you regret it."
Hearing this, Chen Yuan smiled slightly and said:
"Got it, Grandpa. Also, I've reached level 40 in spirit power. Later, I'll need your help to hunt a suitable spirit beast in the Sunset Forest for my fourth spirit ring."
Dugu Bo was shocked, momentarily forgetting that Chen Yuan had just called him "Grandpa." He stared at Chen Yuan in disbelief:
"You're already at level 40 at your age?!"
Chen Yuan nodded, not revealing the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone, which was a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone. Instead, he attributed everything to the two immortal herbs he had just consumed:
"The ice and fire immortal herbs I ate earlier not only enhanced my body but also boosted my spirit power. I've now reached level 40, meeting the requirement for absorbing a fourth spirit ring."
Dugu Bo took a deep breath. In all his years, he had never seen a spirit master reach level 40 at such a young age. With Chen Yuan's talent, he was more than qualified to be his grandson-in-law. The only downside was that he wasn't exactly monogamous. Otherwise, everything would have been perfect.
Seeing that Dugu Bo didn't press further, Chen Yuan didn't elaborate. Instead, he began searching the area. Soon, he found a small, unremarkable plant with a few dewdrops hanging from it—the Dew of Longing.
He had already consumed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fire Yang Exquisite Flower, which greatly enhanced his physical body. The Dew of Longing, on the other hand, was an immortal herb that could boost spiritual power, making it perfect for his current needs.
With a flick of his sword fingers, a foot-long sword light shot out, cleanly severing the plant from its roots. He let the roots remain to continue growing, while he caught the plant and held it above his head. Tilting his head back, he shook the plant gently, letting the dewdrops fall into his mouth.
Once the dewdrops were gone, the plant quickly withered. Chen Yuan sat down cross-legged and entered a meditative state.
Soon, he felt his mind become exceptionally clear, as if he were soaking in a warm spring. The sensation was incredibly soothing.
With his eyes closed, his consciousness should have been in complete darkness. But now, it was as if he had opened a third eye. Even with his eyes shut, he could see everything around him clearly—a sign that his spiritual power had been significantly enhanced.
Moreover, his spiritual power seemed to be undergoing a mutation, granting him the ability to see through all illusions. This was the power of the Dew of Longing—the ability to see through all things.
Time passed minute by minute. The first to wake up was Dugu Yan, who had absorbed the spirit bone. She opened her eyes, her face filled with excitement.
She had broken through. Thanks to the spirit bone, she had reached level 39 in spirit power, just one step away from level 40.
However, she soon noticed that she felt a bit chilly. Looking down, she saw that her clothes were in tatters, barely covering her important areas. Her face flushed red, and after some effort, she clumsily retracted the Eight Spider Lances back into her body.
She quickly took out a new set of clothes from her storage soul tool and put them on. Then she called out:
"Grandpa, I'm awake!"
Her voice echoed through the valley. Soon, Dugu Bo flew out of the valley and landed beside her. Seeing that Dugu Yan was now fully dressed, he breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"Yanyan, how do you feel?"
Dugu Yan shared her joy:
"Grandpa, I broke through a level! I'm now at level 39 in spirit power, just one step away from level 40. By the way, where's Chen Yuan?"
Dugu Bo pointed toward the valley:
"He's inside the valley. He ate another herb. Yanyan, things have reached this point, and there's no use in me saying more. If that boy ever treats you poorly, just tell me. I'll make sure he regrets it!"
Dugu Yan paused for a moment, then smiled:
"Grandpa, he won't."
(End of Chapter)
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