Soul Land—Chapter 39: Ling Qianyao's Ice and Fire Alchemy Body, Dugu Bo Takes Land Dragon Golden Gourd
In a short period, Ling Qianyao's soul power increased by three levels.
Dugu Bo couldn't believe it. He carefully controlled the flow of soul power within Ling Qianyao's body, inspecting for any foundation loss. However, after a thorough examination, he found nothing abnormal.
Ling Qianyao's soul power was as solid as a mountain, and his foundation was even more stable. The thick energy fluctuations from his limbs and spine made his soul power feel hindered, yet unbreakable.
Ling Qianyao smiled and stood up. "Teacher, are you relieved now? I won't hide it from you. The herb I just took is called Star Luo Holy Pearl, one of the immortal herbs."
"Immortal herbs? What are immortal herbs?" Dugu Bo frowned, but he was thinking inwardly, "Star Luo Holy Pearl? Is that thing just now related to the Star Luo Empire?"
"They are spiritual treasures nurtured by heaven and earth, taking the essence of heaven and earth, and have the effect of changing fate against heaven. The land dragon golden melon I just gave you is also among them."
"However, this kind of immortal herb cannot be consumed excessively. Most people can only take one herb matching the attributes of their martial soul. Eating too much will only harm oneself."
Dugu Bo looked at Ling Qianyao deeply, then took the three land dragon golden melons in his hand and held them long and thoughtfully. A trace of pain flashed in his eyes. "Three—what a pity for Xin'er."
When he was promoted to Titled Douluo, his son Dugu Xin couldn't withstand the poison of his martial soul and left first.
"Old," Dugu Bo waved his hand, "nothing." Suddenly, he smiled again, squinting at Ling Qianyao. "Qianyao, I haven't forgotten my promise. I'll give you another chance to get two herbs you need to supplement the gift I gave you. Consider it my investment in you."
"You can't touch the remaining immortal herbs or high-quality herbs for now. If you want them later, you'll have to pay a price."
Ling Qianyao blinked. He had already taken most of the treasures among the immortal herbs, but some remained, such as the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia, cinnabar lotus, and black jade divine bamboo about a thousand years old.
These items were harmless, and the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia, being of the best quality, was not classified as an immortal herb.
Originally, he thought that the immortal herbs he just took would suffice as a promise, and he could seek the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot Immortal herbs later. Unexpectedly, Dugu Bo gave him another chance to take two herbs immediately.
This made Ling Qianyao feel a bit guilty. When he told him everything in the future, he would probably have to apologize.
If possible, Ling Qianyao thought he should plan a divine status for this master in the future.
However, although Dugu Bo was already a Titled Douluo and ranked among the top of the continent, his talent didn't seem particularly outstanding. He wondered if the strength and talent enhanced by the immortal herb after his martial soul evolved could be valued by the gods.
Forget it. Let's see if he can improve his talent later—perhaps through visualization methods.
"Price?" Ling Qianyao asked.
"Humph!" Dugu Bo snorted. "Since these treasures are so precious, I will naturally leave them for Yanyan as a dowry. If you still want the remaining herbs here, you'll have to figure that out yourself."
Ling Qianyao rubbed his forehead and silently pointed to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where the Infernal Delicate Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass lay.
"Just those two," he said.
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. "Are you crazy? Can't you feel the extreme cold and heat there? Those two are poisons!"
"Sometimes, poisons are also good medicines. They restrain each other but can stimulate unprecedented potential. One yin and one yang, complementing each other," Ling Qianyao explained.
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, pondering for a moment before slowly speaking. "Don't blame me if you end up dead."
Ling Qianyao smiled and walked toward the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. He carried the Aromatic Silk Beauty in his arms to resist the cold and heat poisons.
Meanwhile, he cut off the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass with an iron dagger and the Infernal Delicate Apricot with a jade sword.
The two herbs appeared before Ling Qianyao. Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. When the herbs gathered, he felt that the extreme cold and heat of the two poisons disappeared simultaneously, further convincing him of Ling Qianyao's words.
Without hesitation, Ling Qianyao placed both herbs in his mouth within three breaths of falling.
They melted instantly, turning into fragrant, sweet saliva.
"Hu—"
His face turned red and white. After swallowing the fragrant fairy product, he jumped directly into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
"Plop—"
"Fuck you!" Dugu Bo was stunned. Watching Ling Qianyao jump into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well without hesitation, he cursed aloud.
This place was a deadly zone where extreme cold and heat intertwined. Even a Titled Douluo like him wouldn't dare to enter easily. Yet, Ling Qianyao had jumped in like this!
In a flash, Dugu Bo activated his soul shield and struggled to reach the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Seeing Ling Qianyao grit his teeth and endure the torment inside without injury, he couldn't help but stare again.
"Good, you're okay," he said, his heartbeat gradually calming.
He didn't know how many times Ling Qianyao had shaken his mentality today. In nearly three months of getting along, he'd never been as frightened as he was now.
After confirming Ling Qianyao's safety, Dugu Bo's worry gradually turned into curiosity. He stared at Ling Qianyao within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Under the baptism of extreme cold and heat, Ling Qianyao's breath grew stronger and stronger. His originally strong soul power seemed to have leaped qualitatively at this moment.
Dugu Bo suddenly felt envious, yet he didn't realize that Ling Qianyao was suffering. He initially thought Ling Qianyao would fall into a coma-like Tang San, quietly waiting for the Ice and Fire Alchemy Body to succeed.
However, the star power in Ling Qianyao's body kept surging in his star cave, frantically refining the external cold and heat into star power, filling his Dantian.
Especially after absorbing the Star Luo Holy Pearl, his mental power greatly improved, making it difficult for him to fall into unconsciousness.
This also had its advantages. While conscious, he could gradually learn to master the extreme cold and heat in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, actively using them to train his body and sharpen his spirit.
This Ice and Fire Alchemy Body was much better than Tang San's unconscious body tempering effect.
As the two primal forces of ice and fire gathered in his body, the vortex-like Star Luo Holy Pearl in his Dantian began to rotate slowly.
It resembled a huge furnace, refining and fusing the influx of extreme cold and heat.
Dugu Bo watched for a while, then sat cross-legged nearby, holding the three land dragon golden melons in his hands.
"It's a pity he came a little late," he muttered.
He put away the largest and smallest melons, selecting the medium-sized one, and swallowed it in one gulp.
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