Flying through the air!
Chen Yuan noticed Dugu Yan playing with the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red in her hands and couldn't help but say, "Now that we've obtained the Po Clan's inheritance, you can consume the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red to enhance your talent."
However, Dugu Yan shook her head and replied, "According to the records of immortal herbs, the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red has the power to revive the dead, regenerate flesh, and replenish life essence. It's the king of flowers, the most top-tier immortal herb. Now isn't the right time to consume it."
Chen Yuan was puzzled. If now wasn't the right time, when would be? He asked directly, "Then when do you plan to consume it?"
Dugu Yan looked up at Chen Yuan's handsome face, her gaze filled with infatuation as she said, "There are still traces of poison in my body, and I'm using your blood to detoxify. Your blood contains the medicinal properties of the Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs. After reading the records, I realized those weren't just immortal herbs—they were poisonous herbs. The ice and fire toxins are both deadly. Back then, you were truly risking your life. If anything had gone wrong, you would have died in that spring."
The more she learned, the more she understood how reckless Chen Yuan had been. The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot were both deadly poisons on their own. When combined, they could neutralize all kinds of toxins, but the danger involved was staggering.
Then Dugu Yan returned to the main topic, "To be precise, I'm using the extreme properties of the Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs to expel the toxins from my body. If I consume the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red now, I won't be able to fully absorb its medicinal properties."
"My condition stems from a congenital defect. Once I've completely expelled the toxins, consuming the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red will replenish my life essence and greatly improve my innate deficiencies. After that, my talent should be among the best."
Chen Yuan nodded. He wasn't well-versed in pharmacology or toxicology, but Dugu Yan's explanation made sense. If the properties of the Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs interfered with the absorption of the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red, it would be a huge loss.
He then smiled and said, "Since you know more about this than I do, it's best for you to decide."
Dugu Yan nodded in agreement and then gazed at Chen Yuan with adoration. Sometimes, she truly felt that Chen Yuan had been sent by the heavens to save her.
Back then, due to the toxins in her body, she had been at risk of losing her life at any moment. The toxins could have turned her into a monstrous, unrecognizable version of herself, leading to a painful death.
Now, she was on the verge of freeing herself from the toxins. With the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red, she could replenish her life essence and overcome her congenital deficiencies, allowing her to reach the pinnacle of talent.
Moreover, Chen Yuan was handsome, talented, and incredibly strong. She had no complaints about him—except for his tendency to be a bit too charming.
With a soft sigh, Dugu Yan asked, "What are the requirements for the immortal herbs you need this time?"
Chen Yuan thought about the needs of Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong and explained, "The first herb should have the ability to cleanse the marrow, reshape the body, and break through limitations. The second herb should preferably have a metallic attribute, enhancing sharpness. The third herb needs to increase defense and strengthen bones, but it should have a dark attribute."
"These three herbs are for the elders of the sect, including my teacher. He has taught me everything he knows, and I need to repay him."
"By the way, once our grandfather has completely expelled the toxins, he can also consume an immortal herb. Without the burden of the toxins, it's possible for him to break through to level 95 or even higher."
The immortal herbs Chen Yuan knew about, such as the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, were suitable for the Shrek Seven Monsters but might not be ideal for others.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin's strength lay entirely in his Seven Kill Sword. Bone Douluo Gu Rong's Bone Dragon martial soul was, to put it bluntly, a type of undead. Ning Fengzhi's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda needed to break through its limitations to become the Eight or even Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Their foundations were already set, and the key to their breakthroughs lay in finding herbs with attributes that matched their needs.
Dugu Yan pondered for a long time before gradually forming a plan. However, she needed to return to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to confirm which herbs would be suitable.
She smiled and said, "In the future, your elders will also be my elders. Giving them gifts is something we should do. As for our grandfather, I've already thought of something. There's a Datura flower in the immortal herb records. His martial soul has already evolved into the Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor. With the Datura flower, it might evolve further into the Jade Phosphorus Snake Ancestor, the progenitor of all snakes, granting him unparalleled poison abilities. This should be the most suitable herb for him."
Seeing her confidence, Chen Yuan sped up their journey to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Before long, they arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!
As soon as they arrived, Dugu Yan got to work. Consulting the immortal herb records, she searched the area and soon plucked a purple spirit grass with nine leaves. She handed it to Chen Yuan and explained, "This is the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia, a top-tier spirit grass. It has the power to strengthen the foundation, reshape the body, and break through limitations. It should help someone overcome their bottlenecks. When consuming it, there are no special requirements—just chew and swallow."
Chen Yuan accepted the Nine-Leaf Purple Spirit Grass, feeling reassured. This was the same herb that Yu Xiaogang had consumed to break through his level 29 bottleneck. It indeed had the power to overcome limitations.
Soon after, Dugu Yan found another immortal herb. It was a fruit, which she carefully plucked using a jade tool and handed to Chen Yuan. She explained, "This is the Metallic Gold Fruit. Its surface is as hard as iron. When consuming it, bite through the outer skin and suck out the juice. Once fully refined, it can imbue the martial soul with metallic gold energy, significantly enhancing its sharpness."
Chen Yuan accepted it solemnly. This fruit was absolutely perfect for his teacher. With the metallic gold energy, Chen Xin's breakthrough to level 97 should be within reach.
Finally, Dugu Yan approached a small, pure white plant. Facing this herb, she seemed as if she were facing a formidable enemy. She didn't touch it with her hands but instead dug it up along with the surrounding soil and handed it to Chen Yuan, saying, "This is the Ghost Bone Grass. Normally, it only grows in places where bones are buried. It's quite miraculous that it can grow here in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Try not to touch it with your hands, as it can cause skin ulcers. When consuming it, swallow it whole—do not chew. Let it dissolve on its own. It can greatly enhance bone strength, but as a side effect, the martial soul will become cold and lifeless, as if possessed by a vengeful spirit."
Chen Yuan thought for a moment. This was a perfect match for the Bone Dragon martial soul. The Bone Dragon was already an undead entity, so there weren't many taboos. Enhancing bone strength and increasing defensive capabilities were exactly what was needed.
After storing it safely, Chen Yuan smiled and said, "Yanyan, this is all thanks to you. After all, this is the sect that raised me. On behalf of my sect, I thank you."
Dugu Yan poked Chen Yuan's forehead with a slender finger and said, "Don't say thank you. When I took your external spirit bone, I didn't say a word of thanks. Those are your elders, and in the future, they'll be my elders too. With these immortal herbs, you can repay their nurturing. That's enough."
Chen Yuan was momentarily stunned but then nodded with a smile. Indeed, with these immortal herbs, he could repay the sect's nurturing. Even if he didn't inherit his teacher's position in the future and instead became a guardian Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, no one could fault him. His future was free.
(End of Chapter)
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