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Chapter 66 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
When the topic of the antidote came up, Dugu Bo no longer cared about Chu Xinghe calling him "Grandpa" without permission.
He stared intently at Chu Xinghe: "Tell me quickly, how exactly do you cure the poison in my body?"
Chu Xinghe said unhurriedly, "To find the antidote, we must find the legendary immortal herb."
"Immortal herb?" Dugu Bo frowned. "What is that?"
"This is a general term for high-grade medicinal herbs," Chu Xinghe explained patiently. "For example, the Spirit Douluo of the Spirit Hall, the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, is a type of immortal herb."
Dugu Bo looked surprised: "That old thing's martial soul is actually a celestial herb?"
Chu Xinghe nodded: "That's right. However, his martial spirit is not suitable for detoxification."
He paused for a moment, then got straight to the point: "If I'm not mistaken, you should have a medicinal garden where rare herbs are grown. There might even be some magical herbs that can detoxify you."
Dugu Bo sneered, "The kid's quite clever."
"This is all because of your unparalleled poison skills, Grandpa. It's only natural that you would collect rare medicinal herbs," Chu Xinghe flattered at the opportune moment.
"Come with me." Dugu Bo turned to lead the way, but was stopped by Chu Xinghe.
"Why don't we bring Sister Yanyan and Lingling along too?" Chu Xinghe suggested. "After we find the immortal herb, we might need your help to guide them in absorbing it."
Dugu Bo smiled enigmatically: "When did I ever say I was going to share the immortal herbs with you?"
Chu Xinghe smiled without batting an eye and said, "We're all family. What's yours is mine, and what's mine is still mine... cough cough, I mean, we don't distinguish between each other!"
These shameless words made Dugu Yan roll her eyes, and Ye Lingling couldn't help but smile.
Dugu Bo looked at this glib-tongued young man, feeling both annoyed and amused. In the end, he simply snorted coldly, "Glib talker! Let's go!"
...
Dugu Bo led Chu Xinghe and the other two away from Tiandou City and sped towards Sunset Forest.
Half a day later, the four arrived at a valley shrouded in thick miasma.
"Stay close to me." Dugu Bo circulated his soul power, forming a green protective shield around himself, protecting the three of them.
After passing through layers of poisonous fog, the view suddenly opened up.
A valley that resembled a fairyland unfolded before everyone's eyes.
In the center of the valley is a peculiar spring, one of the three legendary treasure basins: the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
The oval-shaped spring pool is clearly divided into two halves: one side is a milky white, cold spring, and the other side is a vermilion, hot spring, blending together yet remaining distinctly separate. A strange halo rises above the spring water, and the cold and hot vapors intertwine in the air to create a magnificent glow.
What's even more amazing is that countless rare herbs grow around the spring, some of which even exude a faint aura of divine power.
Snow silkworm, cinnabar lotus, fragrant and exquisite herbs... all kinds of medicinal herbs that are only recorded in ancient books can be found everywhere here.
"How is it?" Dugu Bo stroked his beard smugly. "Does my herb garden meet your standards?"
Chu Xinghe exclaimed in admiration, "I knew it! When it comes to cultivating medicinal herbs, Grandpa, if you admit to being second, no one dares to claim to be first!"
Dugu Bo blushed and coughed lightly. Most of these immortal herbs were naturally grown; he had simply been lucky to discover this treasure land.
"Stop flattering me!" Dugu Bo said, feigning anger. "Quickly find the antidote."
But the slight upturn of his lips betrayed that he was quite pleased with the compliment.
Without delay, Chu Xinghe immediately began a thorough search around the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
Soon, he discovered a strange, golden herb at the edge of the spring. Its leaves exuded a strong earth elemental aura, and there was even a faint trace of dragon bloodline fluctuation.
Surprisingly, the golden herb seemed to sense Chu Xinghe's approach, and its leaves swayed joyfully, as if trying its best to show off its extraordinary nature.
"Grandpa," Chu Xinghe explained, pointing to the immortal herb, "this is the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, which contains pure earth attributes and the power of dragon bloodline. It is most suitable for soul masters with snake, python, or earth dragon martial souls."
He paused, then continued, "After you take it, it will improve the defects in your martial soul and greatly enhance your control over toxins, thus naturally relieving the pain of toxin backlash."
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes: "Since it's also effective for dragon-type martial souls, why don't you take it yourself?"
Chu Xinghe smiled confidently: "It only contains the bloodline of the earth dragon, while my martial soul bloodline is of higher purity. Taking it will only dilute the concentration of my bloodline."
These words left Dugu Bo speechless for a moment, unsure of how to respond.
"Then why not give it to Yan'er?" Dugu Bo asked again.
A gentle light flashed in Chu Xinghe's eyes: "Sister Yanyan naturally has a more suitable herbal remedy for her."
Dugu Bo stared intently at Chu Xinghe, his gaze complex. It wasn't that he was jealous of his granddaughter, but the young man before him was so meticulous in his thinking and so knowledgeable that even he, a titled Douluo, was astonished.
"Alright, I'll trust you this time." Dugu Bo said, then suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a beam of emerald light. A crystal-clear green bead slowly floated toward Chu Xinghe. "But before that, you have to eat this first."
Chu Xinghe reached out and took the green pearl, feeling its warm touch in his palm. He knew this must be Dugu Bo's elixir pearl; it seemed this Poison Douluo hadn't completely let down his guard against him after all.
With a "gulp," Chu Xinghe swallowed the pill without the slightest hesitation.
This decisive action stunned Dugu Bo.
"Aren't you going to ask what this is? Aren't you afraid it might be highly poisonous?" Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes.
Chu Xinghe smiled and said, "We are family. I believe Grandpa would not harm me."
"Don't give me that." Dugu Bo sneered. "Let me tell you the truth, this is a pill that condensed when my martial soul evolved into the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, containing half of my cultivation. If I die, it will explode inside your body, and even a Title Douluo will not be able to escape death."
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan stamped her feet anxiously, "How could you do this!"
Chu Xinghe patted her hand reassuringly: "Sister Yanyan, don't blame Grandpa. I was indeed wrong before, and it's right for Grandpa to be wary of me."
He turned to Dugu Bo, his eyes sincere: "But I truly consider you family. Having grown up without parents, I long for a home more than anyone else."
Dugu Bo's old face twitched slightly, and a hint of emotion flashed in his eyes, but his words remained firm: "Hmph, as long as you don't play any tricks, this pill will greatly benefit your cultivation and help you condense your soul power. I will take it back after I resolve the backlash from the poison."
After saying that, he turned and left with the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. His back looked indifferent, but his steps were lighter than when he came.
Watching Dugu Bo's departing figure, Dugu Yan gently held Chu Xinghe's hand and softly comforted him, "Xinghe, don't take it to heart. Grandpa may be a bit eccentric, but he's actually a very good person."
Chu Xinghe smiled and squeezed her soft palm: "Don't worry, Sister Yanyan, how could I be angry with Grandpa?"
He knew that although Dugu Bo in the original story acted entirely on his whims, he was a man of his word. Since he had promised to retrieve the Danzhu after the poison was cured, he would never break his promise.
Seeing Chu Xinghe's composed expression, Dugu Yan breathed a sigh of relief and unconsciously patted her chest. This gesture caused her alluring curves to tremble slightly, making Chu Xinghe's eyes widen in disbelief.
"You little rascal!" Dugu Yan blushed slightly and glared at him coquettishly.
Chu Xinghe wasn't ashamed at all; instead, he chuckled and his gaze became even more unrestrained.
Dugu Yan suddenly leaned closer and gave him a light kiss on the cheek, then quickly pulled away like a dragonfly skimming the water: "This... consider it an apology on behalf of Grandpa."
The tips of her ears, beneath her purple hair, were already bright red.
Chu Xinghe touched the spot where he had been kissed, still wanting more: "So perfunctory? How about a few more?"
"Dream on!" Dugu Yan snorted and turned her face away, but couldn't hide the smile on her lips.
She secretly glanced at Ye Lingling standing to the side and found that the other woman was looking down, her expression hidden under the black veil.
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Chapter 67 Consuming the Immortal Herb
Chu Xinghe followed Dugu Yan's gaze and shamelessly smiled at Ye Lingling, "We can't be biased, Lingling, give me a kiss too, okay?"
A blush instantly rose beneath Ye Lingling's black veil. After hesitating for a moment, she finally slowly lifted the veil.
Her exquisitely beautiful face glowed softly in the sunlight. She tiptoed and gently kissed Chu Xinghe's other cheek, as light as a feather.
Knowing that he could stop while things were going well, Chu Xinghe said seriously, "Alright, now it's time to get down to business."
Next, he began to lead the two women to carefully search around the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
In the rising steam of the spring water, various rare medicinal herbs emit a shimmering glow.
"Sister Yan Yan, look over there." Chu Xinghe pointed to a white flower blooming on a black stone.
The flower was about the size of a palm, resembling a peony but even more sacred, radiating a lustrous glow in the mist.
Curiosity flashed in Dugu Yan's purple eyes: "What kind of magical herb is this? It actually grows on a rock."
Chu Xinghe explained solemnly, "This is the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red, which can only bloom when watered with the blood of true love. Legend has it that it has the miraculous effect of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bone, and can transform a person completely. It can eradicate the toxins from your body."
"Then how do we pick them?" Dugu Yan leaned closer to observe, her purple hair falling beside the snow-white petals. "Just pick them directly?"
Chu Xinghe shook his head: "This flower is the most spiritual. When picking it, one must think of one's beloved, be sincere, and spit a mouthful of blood onto the petals."
He paused, then continued, "If there is even the slightest distracting thought, one cannot remove it even if one vomits blood and dies."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan immediately activated her soul power.
A blush rose on her pretty face, and as she parted her lips slightly, a mouthful of crimson blood sprayed onto the flower petals.
The moment the blood touched the petals, the entire flower suddenly burst into a dazzling red light.
"Success..." Chu Xinghe watched as Dugu Yan easily picked the immortal herb, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
He originally thought he would fail like Yu Xiaogang and Zhu Zhuqing in the original story, but he never expected that Dugu Yan would be so deeply in love with him.
Under Chu Xinghe's guidance, Dugu Yan first swallowed the golden stamen, and then put the pure white petals into her mouth one by one.
As the medicine took effect, she was gradually enveloped in a holy halo.
After Dugu Yan entered meditation, Chu Xinghe turned to Ye Lingling and said, "Let's go, it's time to find a suitable immortal herb for you."
The two walked slowly along the misty spring. Ye Lingling lowered her head, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
After a long pause, she finally mustered her courage and asked in a voice so soft it was almost drowned out by the sound of the spring water, "Xinghe... what... what do you like about me?"
Chu Xinghe paused, turned to look at her nervous expression, and couldn't help but tease her, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
He deliberately lowered his voice, "Are you jealous because I helped Yan Yan find the magic herb first?"
"N-no..." Ye Lingling's ears turned bright red instantly, and her eyelashes trembled slightly beneath the black veil. "I just...want to know..."
Seeing her like this, Chu Xinghe stopped joking and looked at her seriously. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair: "Because you're silly."
Ye Lingling suddenly looked up, her eyes slightly red: "Ah...?"
"So naive that you don't even get angry when I bully you." Chu Xinghe chuckled, pinching her soft cheek. "So naive that you believe everything I say, so naive..."
His voice suddenly softened, "There's only one Ye Lingling in the whole world."
Amidst the babbling of the spring water, Chu Xinghe continued, "Actually, I can't quite explain why I like you. Maybe it's just... every time I see you, I feel especially at ease."
He looked into Ye Lingling's eyes and said, "You don't need to change anything. Just like this, it's fine."
Ye Lingling's eyes gradually welled up with tears. She lowered her head, pursed her lips, and gave a faint smile: "...Mm."
Seeing her like this, Chu Xinghe's heart softened, and he leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Of course, being good-looking is also one of the reasons."
"No, no..." Ye Lingling blushed instantly from her cheeks to her neck, waving her hands in a flustered denial.
Chu Xinghe was amused by her adorable reaction and burst into laughter, pulling her into his arms.
Ye Lingling froze for a moment, then slowly relaxed and gently leaned against his chest.
Chu Xinghe led Ye Lingling to a secluded corner where an eight-petaled orchid was quietly blooming.
The pure white petals trembled slightly in the mist, and the crystal-clear flower body emitted a cool halo, like a fairy who does not eat the food of the mortal world.
"This is the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid," Chu Xinghe explained softly. "Its medicinal properties are mild and mellow, and it is most effective in strengthening the body's foundation and cleansing impurities. After taking it, your soul power will become more refined, and the healing effect of the Nine-Heart Begonia will also be greatly enhanced."
Ye Lingling nodded obediently, and a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz came from under the black veil: "Th-thank you..."
Chu Xinghe grinned mischievously and leaned closer: "Just saying thank you? Aren't you going to do something?"
Ye Lingling froze on the spot, her face instantly turning crimson from her ears to her neck. Her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, and her bewildered expression was incredibly cute.
"Haha, I'm just teasing you." Chu Xinghe laughed as he squatted down and took out a translucent white jade box from his soul tool. "The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid requires the 'Gold Extraction and Jade Storage' method. As long as it is stored in a jade container, it can remain unblemished for a thousand years."
As he spoke, he carefully loosened the surrounding soil with a specially made gold shovel, explaining, "Its roots are extremely fragile and must be preserved intact."
After harvesting, Chu Xinghe explained the method of consumption in detail: "Just chew and swallow directly; it tastes sweet and fragrant. Like Sister Yan Yan, you should also circulate your soul power to help absorb the medicinal effects."
He gently added, "The medicine will gradually seep into your meridians; there's no need to rush it."
Ye Lingling took the eight-petaled fairy orchid with both hands and carefully lifted the veil.
She put the petals into her mouth one by one, her movements as graceful as if she were performing some kind of sacred ritual.
As the orchid entered her stomach, a soft white halo gradually emanated from her body, making her appear as pure and beautiful as if she were enveloped in moonlight.
After Ye Lingling entered deep meditation, Chu Xinghe began to look around the garden of immortal herbs, pondering which immortal herbs were suitable for him.
The first thing that came to his mind was the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom, a pair of top-grade immortal herbs.
If one can consume these two immortal herbs with conflicting properties at the same time, and then temper them with the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, one can forge a golden body that is impervious to water and fire.
But then he thought again that with his current cultivation as a Great Soul Master, he probably couldn't withstand the violent medicinal power of the clash between ice and fire.
"We need to find something more reliable…" Chu Xinghe rubbed his chin, then suddenly his eyes lit up, "That's it, the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower!"
This immortal herb is a supreme tonic for replenishing pure Yang energy. It can not only greatly enhance fire attributes, but also has the potential to transform his flames into the ultimate fire.
Most importantly, its medicinal properties are relatively mild, which is just right for him now.
After searching for a while, Chu Xinghe found the target in a sunny rock crevice.
The bright red herb looked ordinary, with red leaves resembling a rooster's comb growing at its tip.
But upon closer inspection, one can see that there are brilliant golden threads flowing through the veins of the leaf, shimmering with a mysterious luster in the sunlight.
"It's you." Chu Xinghe carefully dug it out by the roots, and when he held it in his palm, he could feel the surging fire elemental energy contained within.
He sat cross-legged and put the cockscomb phoenix sunflower into his mouth.
The moment the herb entered his throat, a warm current rose from his dantian and quickly flowed throughout his body.
Chu Xinghe immediately circulated his soul power, guiding this energy to circulate within his meridians.
Gradually, his panel turned a faint golden-red, his body temperature continued to rise, and even the surrounding air was slightly distorted due to the high temperature.
As the medicinal effects took hold, the Agumon martial spirit within Chu Xinghe began to manifest on its own. Crimson-gold patterns appeared on its orange dragon scales, and even more intense flames danced at its claw tips.
He was completely immersed in a profound state of cultivation, oblivious to everything around him.
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Chapter 68 Breakthrough to Level 30 Soul Power
The morning mist shrouded the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, and the sky was just beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.
Dugu Bo slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.
He felt the soul power flowing through his body, and the backlash from the toxins that had plagued him for years had disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented sense of comfort.
"The immortal herb is indeed miraculous..." Dugu Bo muttered to himself, then got up and stretched his limbs.
When he returned to the valley of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he found that Chu Xinghe and the other two were still cultivating.
Just then, a roar that sounded exactly like a dragon's cry suddenly rang out.
Dugu Bo looked in the direction of the sound and saw Dugu Yan surrounded by a faint red light, slowly opening her eyes.
Her emerald-green eyes were brighter than ever, shimmering with light as they moved.
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan was overjoyed to find Dugu Bo beside her. She immediately rushed over and took his arm, just like she did when she was a child. "Has the poison in your body been cured?"
Dugu Bo patted his granddaughter's hand affectionately, a rare smile of relief appearing on his face: "That kid didn't lie. Not only has his martial soul defect been repaired, but his soul power has also increased by one level."
As he said this, a hint of emotion flashed in his eyes.
As a titled Douluo, he had not dared to improve his cultivation for many years, fearing that it would aggravate the backlash from the poison.
He was stuck at level ninety-one, a shackle he thought he would never be able to break through in his lifetime. Unexpectedly, a magical herb gave him a new lease on life.
"That's great!" Dugu Yan happily shook Dugu Bo's arm.
Dugu Bo looked at his granddaughter with concern: "Yanyan, have all the toxins in your body been neutralized?"
Dugu Yan smiled radiantly, her purple hair swaying gently in the morning light: "Not only have all the toxins in my body been eliminated, but my soul power has also increased significantly!"
"Oh?" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. "How much has it improved?"
"I've broken through to level 40!" Dugu Yan exclaimed excitedly. "And I feel like my soul power will increase even more after I acquire the soul ring!"
Dugu Bo was secretly shocked. The potency of the Acacia Heartbreak Red was truly astonishing, capable of causing a Soul Venerable to break through eight levels in a row. It seemed that Chu Xinghe had indeed given Yan Yan the best of all, without holding back.
"There's something even more amazing!" Dugu Yan's eyes gleamed as she suddenly unleashed her martial spirit.
A phantom image of a serpent covered in bluish-black scales appeared, with emerald green poisonous mist swirling between the scales.
Most striking features are the two pairs of sharp dragon claws growing from its abdomen, and the pair of crystal-clear, jade-like green bone horns on its head.
Dugu Bo carefully examined his granddaughter's evolved martial soul, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes: "It seems you've embarked on a different path of evolution than I have..."
His Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor represents the ultimate evolution of a serpentine martial soul, while Yan Yan's martial soul shows faint signs of transforming from a Flood Dragon into a Dragon.
Although it is currently still at the Azure Scale Dragon stage, it has already shown completely different characteristics.
"The path to becoming a dragon is extremely difficult." Dugu Bo gently stroked his granddaughter's hair, speaking earnestly, "Your martial spirit may very well remain stuck in the form of a dragon for life. However..."
He changed the subject, a look of relief flashing in his eyes, "Being able to break free from the shackles of the poison passed down through generations of the family is already a great blessing."
Before long, Ye Lingling slowly opened her eyes.
She was enveloped in a shimmering white halo, her skin as translucent as jade, as if she were bathed in holy moonlight.
"Lingling, how much has your strength improved?" Dugu Yan skipped over, her purple hair flying.
Ye Lingling pursed her lips, her voice still gentle: "I've reached level 30. After absorbing the soul ring, I should be able to improve a bit more."
Dugu Yan winked smugly: "I've reached level 40!"
"Hmm..." A gentle smile appeared in Ye Lingling's eyes, "The immortal herbs Xinghe found for us are all the most suitable."
Just as the two women were talking, a deafening dragon roar suddenly rang out!
A ring of golden-red flames erupted around Chu Xinghe, the blazing flames shooting straight into the sky.
His figure stretched out in the flames, each movement causing the firelight to flow, as if the god of fire had descended to earth.
The next moment, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded.
Chu Xinghe opened his mouth and inhaled, swallowing all the flames in the sky like rivers flowing into the sea.
As the last flame disappeared, his figure had grown to nearly 1.8 meters tall, and his face had transformed from a delicate-looking young man into a handsome man with sharp features. Deep within his black eyes, an inextinguishable flame flickered.
At this moment, no one could believe that Chu Xinghe was actually a boy who was not even eleven years old.
He stood there, radiating a chilling aura, like a drawn sword, its sharpness fully revealed.
Dugu Yan curiously leaned closer to Chu Xinghe, gently poking his arm with her slender hand, her purple eyes sparkling with surprise: "Your muscles have become more toned!"
Chu Xinghe's lips curled into a mischievous smile: "Since Sister Yanyan touched me, shouldn't I get to touch her too?"
"Hmm?" Dugu Bo's cold snort suddenly interrupted him. "Want me to let you touch it too?"
Chu Xinghe then noticed that Dugu Bo was already standing to the side, and quickly said seriously, "Grandpa is joking. I was just joking with Sister Yan Yan."
Dugu Bo stroked his beard and said meaningfully, "You are still young, and some things cannot be rushed."
Dugu Yan covered her mouth and chuckled, then excitedly showed Chu Xinghe her evolved Azure Scale Flood Dragon Martial Soul. The emerald green poisonous mist flowing between the dark blue scales, and the nascent characteristics of a flood dragon, all caught Chu Xinghe's eye.
Seeing the expectant look in Dugu Yan's eyes, Chu Xinghe's heart stirred.
He suddenly remembered the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng treasured by the Min clan, which complemented the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red, making it an excellent elixir to help a dragon transform into a dragon.
However, given his current strength, it would be unwise for him to rashly provoke that clan known for its speed.
"Sister Yan Yan's martial soul has evolved perfectly," Chu Xinghe said with a gentle smile. "When the time is right, she might even be able to advance further."
He secretly kept the matter of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng in his heart. When he was strong enough one day, he would definitely find this immortal herb for Dugu Yan to help her complete her path to becoming a dragon.
Dugu Bo raised his hand and retrieved the dan pearl from Chu Xinghe's body, then asked, "Boy, what level is your soul power now?"
"Level 30," Chu Xinghe replied calmly.
Despite having expected it, Dugu Bo still couldn't hide his shock. A Soul Master at less than eleven years old—this was an unprecedented miracle in the entire Soul Master world.
"Great!" Dugu Yan clapped her hands excitedly, her purple hair bouncing merrily with her movements. "I'm level 40, Leng Leng is level 30, and Xinghe is also level 30. We can all go hunt for soul rings now!"
Chu Xinghe nodded and added, "Moreover, after obtaining the spirit ring this time, my martial spirit should be able to officially evolve into the Tyrannosaurus Beast."
"Is it the same form as last time?" Dugu Bo's pupils contracted slightly, and the terrifying dragon's might reappeared in his mind.
After receiving a positive reply, Dugu Bo took a deep breath: "Let's go, I will personally lead you to hunt souls."
"Grandpa is the best!" Dugu Yan happily took Dugu Bo's arm.
"Grandpa is so generous!" Chu Xinghe also flattered him at the right time.
Ye Lingling bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, senior."
Dugu Bo glanced at her and said in a rare kind tone, "From now on, just like Yan'er and the others, call me Grandpa."
Ye Lingling was stunned for a moment, until Chu Xinghe secretly winked at her, then blushed and whispered, "Grandpa...Grandpa."
"Good! Good!" Dugu Bo laughed heartily, his gray beard bristling. "My dear granddaughter, Grandpa will definitely find you the most suitable spirit ring later!"
Looking at the three exceptionally talented young people before him, Dugu Bo was filled with emotion.
Once upon a time, his Dugu family was dwindling in number, but now not only has the curse of generations been lifted, but he has also gained such outstanding descendants.
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Chapter 69 The Poison of Lust
Dugu Bo stroked his beard and asked, "Boy, what kind of soul beast do you want to hunt?"
Chu Xinghe pondered for a moment and replied, "Ideally, it should be a dragon-type soul beast with earth or fire attributes, and its age should be between two thousand and two thousand five hundred years."
"What?" Dugu Bo frowned. "As far as I know, the limit for a Soul Master's third Soul Ring should be around 1,760 years."
Chu Xinghe smiled calmly: "That's just the limit for ordinary Soul Masters. A genius like me naturally has to break the rules. Otherwise, how can I stand out from the crowd?"
Chu Xinghe was quite skeptical of Yu Xiaogang's theory of spirit ring limits, which was accurate to single digits. Making conclusions based on limited information was far too one-sided.
Every Soul Master has a different physique and different experiences; the so-called limits are meant to be broken.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but recall Tang San's performance in the original novel. His third spirit ring directly absorbed a two-thousand-year-old Human-Faced Demon Spider, and his fourth spirit ring reached ten thousand years. These facts all refuted Yu Xiaogang's theory.
"How can a mediocre person stuck at level twenty-nine for their entire life understand the limits of a true genius?" Chu Xinghe thought to himself.
Seeing Chu Xinghe's confident expression, Dugu Bo stopped questioning him: "Since you know what you're doing, I won't say any more."
Dugu Bo turned to Ye Lingling, his tone softening slightly: "Lingling, what kind of spirit ring do you want?"
Ye Lingling said softly, "Grandpa, I want a gentle soul beast, preferably one with a soul ring age that can be increased as much as possible."
Dugu Bo nodded knowingly.
As a Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master, Ye Lingling only has one Soul Skill: Area-of-effect healing for the entire party.
The effectiveness of the treatment depends on the strength of the soul power, so the higher the age of the soul ring, the better. This is completely different from the thinking of ordinary soul masters who pursue specific soul skills.
As for Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo didn't even ask. He knew his granddaughter's martial soul evolution direction better than anyone else; the Azure Phosphorous Flood Dragon naturally needed to continue strengthening its poison attribute, and ideally, it should also have the dragon bloodline required for its transformation into a dragon.
Let's go.
With a wave of his sleeve, Dugu Bo led the three of them deeper into the Sunset Forest.
Having been stationed at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for many years, he knew every corner of this forest like the back of his hand. He knew which area was inhabited by which spirit beasts, and which valley might harbor rare species.
After half a day of searching, the four finally found their target in a sunny forest clearing: a pure white holy light deer.
It stands gracefully in the morning light, its glistening antlers radiating a soft, healing glow, and its body emanating a pure aura of life.
After carefully sensing it, Dugu Bo said, "This Holy Light Spirit Deer has about two thousand years of cultivation and possesses both light and life attributes."
He turned to Ye Lingling, his tone gentle, "Although its age is slightly beyond the norm, its properties are mild, and with your physique tempered by the immortal herb, absorption shouldn't be a problem."
"Thank you, Grandpa," Ye Lingling said softly, her eyes sparkling with gratitude beneath the black veil.
Dugu Bo affectionately ruffled her hair: "Silly girl, why are you being so polite with your grandpa?"
Before he finished speaking, the Poison Douluo suddenly released the pressure of a Title Douluo.
Before the holy light deer could even react, it was firmly imprisoned in place by an invisible pressure, and even the halo on its antlers froze.
The strength of a Title Douluo is terrifying.
Under Dugu Bo's encouraging gaze, Ye Lingling took a deep breath, held the dagger, and slowly stepped forward.
Her hands trembled slightly, but she still resolutely completed the hunt.
As a dazzling purple spirit ring rose, she sat cross-legged and began to carefully guide the spirit ring to merge with herself.
Chu Xinghe and Dugu Yan tacitly stepped back a few paces to protect her.
Despite the extremely mild nature of the Holy Light Deer's soul ring attributes, it still took Ye Lingling two and a half hours to complete the absorption.
As she slowly opened her eyes, the pale purple aura surrounding her gradually subsided, and she exuded an even purer life force.
"Congratulations on Lingling's advancement to Soul Master!" Dugu Yan stepped forward with a beaming smile, her emerald eyes filled with joy.
Chu Xinghe pretended to be aggrieved and leaned closer: "Lingling is now a Soul Master, so don't look down on me as a Great Soul Master in the future."
Ye Lingling blushed instantly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes: "I...I can't..."
"You rascal!" Dugu Yan pinched Chu Xinghe's waist hard. "All you do is bully Lingling!"
Rubbing his aching back, Chu Xinghe looked at Dugu Yan with a pitiful expression: "Sister Yan, you really hit me hard..."
Dugu Yan ignored him and instead asked Ye Lingling with concern, "Lingling, what level is your soul power now?"
"Level 35," Ye Lingling replied softly.
This number surprised all three of them, considering that her soul power was only level 27 before she took the immortal herb.
The medicinal effects of the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid allowed her to break through the level 30 bottleneck directly, and this time, absorbing the Soul Ring further activated the remaining medicinal power.
Chu Xinghe nodded thoughtfully. It seemed the immortal herb was even more effective than he had anticipated, not only helping Ye Lingling successfully absorb a spirit ring beyond her level, but also causing her spirit power to jump several levels. At this rate, once they acquired all the spirit rings, their strength would undoubtedly experience a qualitative leap.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the three of them. In the light and shadow, Ye Lingling unconsciously touched the stray hairs on her forehead.
This simple action captivated Chu Xinghe. After this transformation, her entire demeanor had become more ethereal and otherworldly.
Just then, a sharp glint flashed in the eyes of Dugu Bo, who had been standing silently protecting the Dharma.
"Yan Yan's soul beast has arrived." He smiled slightly, and as soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared from the spot like a ghost.
Just two minutes later, Dugu Bo returned carrying a fox-shaped soul beast that was entirely pinkish-purple.
The soul beast's eyes were closed, indicating that it had been subdued.
"This is... an alluring fox spirit?" Chu Xinghe examined the soul beast. Its fur was as smooth as silk, and even though it was unconscious, it still exuded a faint aura of allure.
Dugu Bo nodded approvingly: "Yan'er's first three soul skills are Excitement Poison, Paralysis Poison, and Corrosive Poison."
He weighed the soul beast in his hand and continued, "This bewitching fox should be able to grant her control-type soul skills."
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan stamped her foot, her purple hair flying wildly, "My soul skills are clearly called Azure Phosphorus Red Poison, Azure Phosphorus Blue Poison, and Azure Phosphorus Purple Poison!"
She pouted in dissatisfaction, "Don't change my name like that!"
"Alright, alright, Grandpa was mistaken." Dugu Bo smiled indulgently as he admitted his mistake.
He naturally knew the intention behind his granddaughter's names for the soul skills. They were elegant yet deceptive, making it difficult for enemies to judge the effects of the soul skills from their names.
Dugu Yan then accepted the bewitching fox with satisfaction.
A glint of emerald light flashed in her eyes, and her third spirit ring lit up: "Azure Phosphorous Purple Poison!"
A strange purple mist surged from her fingertips, instantly enveloping the bewitching fox spirit.
The soul beast didn't even have a chance to struggle before it quietly perished from the deadly poison.
A deep purple soul ring then rose up, shimmering with a hazy glow in the sunlight.
This bewitching fox spirit was 5,200 years old. Dugu Yan sat cross-legged and absorbed it for a full four hours before it was finished.
When she opened her eyes, a strange pinkish-purple light flickered in them before disappearing.
"I did it!" Dugu Yan jumped up excitedly, her purple hair drawing a joyful arc in the air.
Chu Xinghe asked curiously, "Sister Yan Yan, what level is your soul power now?"
Dugu Yan proudly raised her chin: "Level 43! And..."
She touched her chest. "The effects of the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red haven't been fully absorbed yet; some of it is still accumulating in my body."
Chu Xinghe nodded knowingly. After all, the Acacia Heartbreak Red was a divine herb capable of bringing Xiao Wu back to life, so such an effect was to be expected.
"Yanyan, what is your fourth soul skill?" Dugu Bo couldn't help but ask.
Dugu Yan suddenly became shy, her cheeks slightly flushed: "You...you're not allowed to laugh at me."
Amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, she explained in a low voice, "My fourth soul skill is the Poison of Lust, which I named Azure Phosphorus Poison."
Her voice trailed off as she spoke, "It can release a yellow toxic mist that causes those who inhale it to experience lust or obsessive hallucinations, thereby causing them to lose their will to fight… The effect is doubled on those with weak minds."
An eerie silence fell over the scene.
Dugu Bo's old face twitched, his expression as strange as if he had swallowed a fly. Chu Xinghe's eyes flashed with an unusual light, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up. Ye Lingling, on the other hand, buried her face in her hands in embarrassment, her ear tips turning bright red.
"Ahem..." Dugu Bo finally broke the silence, "The soul skill is quite effective. However, be careful when using it, and be sure not to accidentally injure your teammates."
The image of the poisoned person undressing in public involuntarily flashed through his mind, and he immediately felt his face burning.
Chu Xinghe, however, imagined an even more interesting scene: if he were to use this soul skill during a battle against Tang San and Xiao Wu, the spectacle would be quite spectacular. He suppressed a laugh, but his shoulders involuntarily trembled.
Seeing this, Dugu Yan stomped her foot in embarrassment and annoyance: "You guys! You promised not to laugh at me!"
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Chapter 70, Third Soul Skill: Tyrannosaurus Fury
Three days later, deep in the Sunset Forest.
In the dense thicket, a massive dragon-blooded demon ape was tearing apart a soft-boned rabbit it had just captured.
Judging from the still-present yellow spirit ring on the rabbit's corpse, this bloody hunt must have happened not long ago.
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, carefully sensing the aura of this soul beast: "This Dragon Blood Demon Ape is probably close to three thousand years of cultivation. Kid, are you sure you want to take this risk?"
Chu Xinghe stared at the terrifying upright ape with its dark red body and dragon scales on its back, a determined look flashing in his eyes.
After several days of searching, he realized how rare it was to have a soul beast that possessed both dragon blood and was less than ten thousand years old.
If we miss this opportunity, we don't know when we'll be able to encounter a suitable soul beast again.
"Grandpa, I want it." Chu Xinghe said firmly, without the slightest hesitation.
"Good! You have guts!" Dugu Bo nodded approvingly, then his figure flashed away.
This titled Douluo didn't even release his spirit rings; his mere spirit power was enough to render the ferocious Dragon Blood Demon Ape immobile.
Chu Xinghe seized this excellent opportunity and used his Crimson Dragon Claw to strike a vital point, ending the hunt cleanly and decisively.
As a deep purple soul ring rose, Chu Xinghe sat cross-legged without hesitation and began to guide the soul ring.
He knew this would be a difficult challenge, as a three-thousand-year-old spirit ring far exceeded the limit of a normal third spirit ring. But high risk often comes with high reward; if he could successfully absorb it, his strength would undoubtedly experience a qualitative leap.
As the spirit ring slowly descended, Chu Xinghe was immediately enveloped in violent energy.
He gritted his teeth and began to fully circulate his soul power, guiding it to merge with himself.
Dugu Bo and the other two tacitly stepped back a few paces to protect him, their eyes filled with worry and expectation.
Chu Xinghe's process of absorbing the soul ring was several times more difficult than that of the two women.
The violent energy within the Dragon Blood Demon Ape Soul Ring surged through his meridians like magma, each impact bringing excruciating pain.
He clenched his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, and his entire body surface turned an unnatural reddish-brown.
Suddenly, a wisp of golden-red flame shot out from his body, followed by a second, then a third...
In the blink of an eye, Chu Xinghe was completely enveloped in raging flames.
"Xinghe!" Dugu Yan exclaimed, her emerald eyes filled with panic. She instinctively reached out to step forward, but was stopped by Dugu Bo.
"Don't rush," Dugu Bo said, narrowing his eyes. "This should be a sign of the evolution of your martial soul."
Ye Lingling's Nine-Heart Begonia has already bloomed, and pink healing light flows in her palm, ready to provide relief at any time.
Her gaze never left the figure in the flames, and she even breathed cautiously, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
Amidst the flames, Agumon's phantom gradually appeared.
Its originally short forelimbs began to swell, and its sharp claws grew three inches longer. The muscles in its hind legs bulged, and the reverse joint structure became more pronounced. The spine on its back protruded, producing sharp bone spurs.
The most striking change is in the head: the frontal bone protrudes, forming a thick helmet-like armor, and the fangs in the mouth become even more ferocious.
"roar--"
A deep dragon roar came from the flames.
Agumon's body panels cracked inch by inch, and new orange-red scales grew from the cracks, each one gleaming with a metallic sheen. Its tail continued to extend, eventually reaching half the length of its body, with a hammer-shaped bony protrusion at the end.
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted slightly, and he pulled the two women back a few steps. He could feel the surrounding temperature rising rapidly, and even the air was distorted by the high temperature.
At this moment, Chu Xinghe felt a strange change. The two hundred-year-old soul rings that originally surrounded him began to quietly increase in age under the nourishment of the energy of the martial soul's evolution!
This unexpected discovery gave him a jolt, but he had no time to think about it at the moment and could only focus on guiding the evolution.
"roar--!!!"
With a deafening roar from the dragon, all the flames instantly subsided.
Chu Xinghe stood proudly, with a five-meter-tall phantom of a Tyrannosaurus Rex behind him. When those dragon eyes, burning with blazing flames, swept over the crowd, even Dugu Bo felt a chill run down his spine.
"Did it...it was a success?" Dugu Yan asked cautiously, her emerald eyes unblinking.
Chu Xinghe slowly opened his eyes, a confident smile appearing on his lips.
Chu Xinghe, having completed his martial soul evolution, was radiant with excitement, his eyes sparkling with joy.
He flashed and appeared beside the two women like a ghost, kissing Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling on the cheek without saying a word.
"You!" Dugu Yan's emerald eyes widened, and she quickly pushed him away. "Grandpa is still here!"
Her purple hair flew in the wind, her pretty face flushed red, but she couldn't hide the smile on her lips.
Ye Lingling frantically straightened her disheveled veil and clothes, her ear tips beneath the black veil burning red. She kept her head down, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her dress, her heart pounding as if it would burst from her chest.
A hint of shock flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. After Chu Xinghe's martial soul had fully evolved, the oppressive feeling emanating from the depths of his bloodline became even stronger, causing even this Title Douluo to involuntarily tense up.
This sense of crisis, which stems from instinct, can only be felt by those of equal strength. Therefore, Dugu Yan and her two companions were completely unaware of it and continued to play and joke around.
"Boy," Dugu Bo calmed himself and asked in a deep voice, "Has your martial soul evolved?"
Chu Xinghe nodded, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "It's completely finished. Now my basic attributes such as strength and speed have all undergone a qualitative leap."
He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him. "My soul power has also increased to level thirty-three."
As he spoke, a thought flashed through his mind, and the Tyrannosaurus Beast Martial Soul instantly possessed him. His entire body was covered in orange-red dragon scales, his sharp dragon claws gleamed with a cold light, and a thick dragon tail swayed gently behind him.
Two yellow and one purple spirit rings slowly rotated around him, radiating powerful spirit energy fluctuations.
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but step forward and touch the dragon scales on his arm: "So handsome!"
Although Ye Lingling was shy, she couldn't help but secretly observe Chu Xinghe's new form, and the corners of her lips under the black veil turned up slightly.
Dugu Yan blinked her large, emerald-like eyes and asked curiously, "Xinghe, what is your third soul skill?"
Chu Xinghe's face revealed undisguised smugness: "My innate ability 'Dragon's Fury' and my soul ring have fused together to form my third soul skill, 'Tyrannosaurus Fury'."
He excitedly explained, "This is a self-amplification skill. After using it, you can enter a berserk state for a period of time, increasing your fire power by 150%, doubling your soul power, and significantly enhancing your attack and defense!"
Dugu Yan covered her mouth in surprise. This effect far surpassed Yu Tianheng's third soul skill, "Thunderous Fury," which only amplified thunder power by 100% and soul power by 50%.
What Chu Xinghe didn't mention was that the evolution of his martial soul also significantly increased the age of his first two soul rings:
The first spirit ring was upgraded from three hundred years to five hundred years.
The second spirit ring was upgraded from seven hundred years to nine hundred years.
As for the third spirit ring, which is 2,800 years old, although it has not changed for the time being, it has already far exceeded the limit of ordinary spirit masters.
His next martial soul evolution will occur after he obtains his seventh soul ring at level 70, at which point his martial soul will evolve from Tyrannosaurus to Mechanical Tyrannosaurus.
Dugu Bo led the three, who had gained a great deal, back to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As soon as he entered the school gate, a teacher rushed over: "Chu Xinghe, you're finally back! The three education commissioners are eager to see you!"
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