Chapter 19: Ice and Fire Body Refinement
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Sword Douluo exchanged a glance with him before pulling out a jade box from his robe and pushing it toward Dugu Bo.
"Senior Dugu Bo, would you consider becoming an honorary elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Dugu Bo, still curious about what was inside the jade box, immediately refused upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words.
"Impossible. Prince Xuexing has shown me great kindness. As a protector of the Tiandou Imperial family, I cannot join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly.
"Senior, you misunderstand. We're not asking you to be subordinate to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We simply want you to be an honorary elder, without the need to stay at the sect. Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a good relationship with the Tiandou Imperial family, and our common enemy is the Spirit Hall. I believe Prince Xuexing would not object."
Dugu Bo hesitated, rubbing his beard thoughtfully.
"That..."
Ning Fengzhi, seeing that Dugu Bo was hesitating, added fuel to the fire.
"Senior, would you not take a look at the gift I've prepared?"
Dugu Bo opened the jade box and found another soul bone inside. His heart suddenly flared with excitement.
"This is the right leg bone of a 70,000-year-old Mandala Snake. It's very compatible with your attributes. What do you think? Senior, would you reconsider my proposal?"
Ning Fengzhi's financial power and ability to convince people deeply impressed Dugu Bo. If he refused, he'd probably lose sleep for several nights, and as for using force—did he think that Sword Douluo's Seven Kill Sword was just for show?
"Then I shall accept, Sect Master. From now on, I will be an honorary elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Haha, there's no need to be so polite, Senior. Just call me Fengzhi, like Uncle Sword and the others."
Ning Fengzhi's way of handling things was quite astute. His words made Dugu Bo feel comfortable, giving him face and substance all at once.
After finishing the business, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo prepared to leave, leaving Ning Bei behind. This was because Ning Bei had previously mentioned that the immortal herbs he consumed required the assistance of the spring.
"Senior Dugu Bo, I still need to borrow the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye to assist in my cultivation. Could you kindly take me there?"
"This is easy!"
After exchanging greetings with Dugu Yan, Ning Bei followed Dugu Bo into the depths of the Sunset Forest. Dugu Yan was about to absorb her soul bone, and there was no time for idle chatter.
Upon reaching the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, Dugu Bo looked at Ning Bei with a worried expression. He had already been informed by Ning Bei on the way that he was going to enter the spring to cultivate.
"Little monster, don't do anything foolish. Even I don't dare approach that spring."
"It's fine, Senior. You simply don't know the method of using the spring. Just watch me."
Ning Bei waved his hand, then took the Eight-Pointed Ice Grass and the Blazing Fire Apricot and swallowed them together.
As Dugu Bo watched with a dumbfounded expression, Ning Bei jumped into the spring.
The scene Ning Bei had imagined, where he turned to ashes or was frozen into a sculpture, did not occur. However, the alternating blue and red hues on Ning Bei's face still made Dugu Bo's heart pound.
He silently prayed that this little monster would be fine. Otherwise, Sword Douluo would surely deal with him.
Half an hour later, seeing that Ning Bei was still fine, Dugu Bo stood up and walked toward the valley entrance. He still had to help Dugu Yan absorb her soul bone and force all the poison from her martial soul into it.
Ning Bei, unaware of what was happening outside the spring, only knew that his body was growing stronger under the spring's baptism.
Three days later, Dugu Yan, who had already resolved the toxins in her body, joined Dugu Bo in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye. After absorbing the 50,000-year-old soul bone, Dugu Yan's soul power had increased by four levels, reaching level 25. Remember, she had only just obtained her second soul ring.
Standing by the spring, the two looked at Ning Bei's head protruding from the water, deeply concerned. Dugu Yan, who simply approached the spring, had already been made uncomfortable by the combined heat and cold, so it was easy to imagine how much more painful it must be for Ning Bei.
If Ning Bei knew their thoughts, he would probably scoff, saying, You're overthinking it. How hard can soaking in a bath be?
Half a day later, Ning Bei finally opened his eyes. The effects of the Eight-Pointed Ice Grass and Blazing Fire Apricot had been fully absorbed with the help of the spring. Turning his head, he saw Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan watching him eagerly.
Ning Bei stood up and jumped out of the spring, but he hadn't expected that while his body could withstand the spring's baptism, his clothes couldn't.
Dugu Yan's surprised exclamation came from the side.
"Ah! Pervert!"
She covered her eyes, and Ning Bei immediately realized what was happening. He quickly covered the crucial parts of his body and inwardly cursed.
"Big sister, do you really have to cover your eyes so abstractly? Did you leave such a large gap because you're afraid you won't see?"
With the mindset of I'm not embarrassed, so it's their problem, Ning Bei leisurely took out clothes from his soul guide and began to put them on.
When he had finished dressing, Dugu Yan lowered her hands, her cheeks slightly red.
Seeing that his little girl might have been taken advantage of, Dugu Bo's face darkened, and he immediately changed the topic.
"Kid, what effects did the two pills you took have?"
"I took the Eight-Pointed Ice Grass and the Blazing Fire Apricot. If you take them alone, they're poison, but if you take them together, their properties cancel each other out, and absorbing their medicinal power strengthens your body."
Dugu Bo winced at the thought, feeling a sharp pain in his chest. It seemed like even with two soul bones, he wasn't really profiting. He had obtained a 70,000-year Mandala Snake leg bone, but now Ning Bei had brought out such precious herbs... some of which were certainly not ordinary.
But Dugu Bo didn't mind much. These herbs would always just be decorations here; he didn't dare to eat them without knowing the full effects.
"Kid, do you know all the herbs here? Can you help find some that are suitable for me and Gongyan?"
Ning Bei, upon hearing this, found the Snowy Swan Kiss and the Earth Dragon Gold Melon, handing them to Dugu Bo.
"This red herb is called Snowy Swan Kiss. Though it's inedible, it can amplify toxins by a thousandfold. I believe Senior should know how to use it."
Dugu Bo's eyes burned with excitement as he looked at the Snowy Swan Kiss in Ning Bei's hand. Having obtained the 70,000-year Mandala Snake leg bone, his strength had already increased. Now, with the Snowy Swan Kiss to amplify the toxicity, it would increase the effectiveness of his martial soul greatly. This little brat was simply his lucky star.
After handing over the Snowy Swan Kiss, Ning Bei explained the Earth Dragon Gold Melon's use.
"This Golden Melon has the potential to transform snake-type beast martial souls into dragons. Even if it can't transform into a dragon, it will certainly enhance the martial soul's strength. It's perfect for Gongyan."
Dugu Yan excitedly took the Earth Dragon Gold Melon, her big eyes sparkling as she looked at Ning Bei.
"Kid, remember, never tell me the effects of the herbs you get again. If you do, I might not be able to resist slapping you."
After hearing the effects of the Earth Dragon Gold Melon, Dugu Bo clutched his chest in pain. He could imagine the amazing effects of the other herbs Ning Bei had, and he felt as though he had missed out on billions of gold soul coins.
Ning Bei awkwardly scratched his head.
"Don't worry, Senior, I won't show off in front of you."
(END CHAPTER)
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