Chen Yuan's life suddenly became very routine. Every day, he would cultivate, spend time with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and every ten days or so, provide Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan with blood infused with the medicinal properties of the Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs.
Over time, Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng, as well as the Heaven Dou Royal Team, gradually drifted apart. It had been a long time since they trained together as they used to.
Qin Ming had spoken to them about this issue, but no solution was ever found. Yu Tianheng was the core of the team, and he also needed the Heaven Dou Royal Team to compete against his cousin Yu Tianxin's Thunder Academy team. His position in the team was unshakable.
Thus, Dugu Yan's departure seemed inevitable. Now, Dugu Yan was no longer the vice-captain but a substitute member. The only person in the team who still kept in touch with her was Ye Lingling, the other female member.
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye!
During these six months, Dugu Yan was the first to complete her detoxification. Through her own efforts, she advanced from level 39 to level 40.
With Dugu Bo's help, she successfully hunted a nearly 5,000-year-old Purple Nether Python, which became her fourth spirit ring, officially making her a Spirit Ancestor.
At the same time, she consumed the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red. With its power to revive the dead, regenerate flesh, and replenish life essence, it completely compensated for her congenital deficiencies, elevating her life essence to a higher level.
Her spirit power surged by seven levels, from level 41 to level 48. At less than twenty years old, she had reached level 48, comparable to a genius with innate full spirit power. Her talent had now reached the pinnacle.
Just moments ago, Dugu Bo, who had been the most deeply affected by the toxins, completed his final detoxification. His internal organs, limbs, and bones were now completely free of the cold, dark poison.
Now, he truly looked like an old man. His emerald-green eyes had returned to their original black, deep and filled with a hint of arrogance. His hair, once a sickly green, had turned gray, making him appear older, but his energy and spirit far surpassed what they had been before.
Freed from the constant torment of the toxins, the bottleneck in his spirit power finally loosened. The spirit power he had accumulated over the years allowed him to break through from level 91 to level 92. It was a natural progression. His talent had always been high, but in the past, he had needed to use a significant amount of spirit power to suppress the poison. Now that he was free, breaking through was only natural.
At this time, Dugu Yan brought Dugu Bo a Datura flower, an immortal herb born from countless poisons. Its greatest effect was its ability to harmonize all kinds of toxins, combining them into a new, even more potent poison. For Dugu Bo, who was filled with poison, this was the most suitable herb.
After consuming the herb, its effects quickly took hold. Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor, nourished by the herb's power, gained a new ability and a new direction for evolution. If it continued to evolve, it could become the Jade Phosphorus Snake Ancestor.
Using this new ability, Dugu Bo began to harmonize the various toxins from the spirit beasts he had absorbed from his first to his ninth spirit ring. Under the influence of his martial soul, these toxins combined to form a new, more lethal poison.
His mastery of poison became even more refined, and his spirit power rose from level 92 to level 93. Unlike Chen Xin and Gu Rong, who found it difficult to advance past level 95, Dugu Bo's progress below level 95 was relatively easier.
When he awoke, his spirit power had stabilized at level 93. The feeling of strength filled Dugu Bo with relief. He was no longer the weakest Titled Douluo.
Although his deadly poison was feared throughout the spirit master world, against other Titled Douluos, his level 91 spirit power had given him no advantage.
Now, freed from his shackles, level 93 was not his limit. He could continue to grow stronger.
He stood up and walked outside, where Dugu Yan had been waiting. He smiled and said:
"Yanyan, I've succeeded. After refining the immortal herb, my spirit power has reached level 93. For Titled Douluos, advancing even a single level requires years, if not decades, of arduous cultivation. This immortal herb not only refined my poison techniques but also allowed me to advance a level. It's truly extraordinary."
Dugu Yan, hearing this, was overjoyed:
"That's wonderful! Congratulations, Grandfather."
Looking at Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo sighed with emotion. He then took out a small pouch from his pocket and handed it to her, saying gently:
"Yanyan, now that my toxins have been completely expelled and my strength has increased after absorbing the immortal herb, you don't need to stay by my side every day. Go back to the academy and find your little sweetheart."
"This is the Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch, a special storage soul tool. What makes it special is that it can store living things. From now on, it's yours to use."
"Over the past six months, since you stopped attending the academy, I've taught you everything I can. With the inheritance of the Po Clan, you're even more skilled than me in some areas."
"That boy, Chen Yuan from the Chen family, is indeed a benefactor to both of us. It's because of him that we were able to expel the toxins. Since you like him, I won't stop you from being together. Aside from being a bit of a flirt, he's excellent in every way."
Dugu Yan took the Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch, her eyes slightly red as she listened to Dugu Bo's words. She said:
"Grandfather, even if I return to the academy, I'll come to visit you often."
Dugu Bo nodded happily:
"You're always welcome to come back. While you're away, I plan to go into seclusion for a while. For so many years, I've been tormented by the poison, and my strength has stagnated. Now that my body is finally normal, I hope to make up for lost time and break through to level 94, or even level 95."
"If that boy Chen Yuan doesn't treat you well, I'll go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and demand an explanation."
"Also, one of my old rivals is now at level 95. If I can also reach level 95, I'll be able to challenge him again."
Dugu Yan knew a little about this. Her grandfather had been called the weakest Titled Douluo, and although he never said anything about it, it had deeply troubled him.
"Grandfather, let's have dinner together tonight. I'll return to the academy tomorrow."
Dugu Bo readily agreed.
That evening, the grandfather and granddaughter shared a meal together. In this house, apart from the servants and cooks, it was just the two of them.
The next day!
Dugu Bo personally escorted Dugu Yan to the foot of the mountain where the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was located. Reluctantly, he bid her farewell. After all, she was his only family. Finally, Dugu Bo soared into the sky, heading back to begin his seclusion.
As for Dugu Yan, she walked up the stone steps toward the academy, a faint smile playing on her lips as she imagined how Chen Yuan would react when he saw her.
Now that the toxins had been expelled, Dugu Bo was evolving toward the Jade Phosphorus Snake Ancestor, while Dugu Yan could develop in the direction of dragon transformation. Consuming the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red had only compensated for her congenital deficiencies and enhanced her talent.
In the future, I plan to introduce the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, with the storyline initiated by the protagonist. Coincidentally, the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng complement each other perfectly.
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,350
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