At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Li Chang'an was standing beside Dugu Bo, enthusiastically introducing the immortal herbs he recognized.
"Grandpa, this immortal herb is called the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. It must be stored in gold or jade containers—when kept in jade, it will never wither for a thousand years nor fade for a hundred generations.
According to ancient texts, its medicinal properties are gentle yet long-lasting, easy to absorb but slow to digest.
It strengthens one's foundation and essence, removes impurities from the body, and improves a Soul Master's innate talent and cultivation speed! It's an immortal herb that any Soul Master can safely consume." He pointed at an orchid with eight petals as he explained.
"If the effect is real, it would suit Yanyan well," Dugu Bo nodded, stroking his beard. Though his granddaughter's cultivation speed wasn't slow compared to her peers, she still lagged behind the top prodigies. With this immortal herb, that gap could finally be bridged.
"This immortal herb is called the Fragrant Silk Fairy Flower! Within its range, no poison has any effect—its fragrance can neutralize a hundred toxins. It's truly the nemesis of all poisons," Li Chang'an said, pointing at a large blossom emitting a pinkish glow.
"It can neutralize poison?" Dugu Bo's eyes immediately lit up.
Seeing this, Li Chang'an continued explaining, "The Fragrant Silk Fairy Flower, though known as the bane of poisons, doesn't actually cure poison—it only neutralizes it. The faint pink light surrounding it represents the area within which poisons lose their effect. Within this light, any toxin becomes inert, and its fragrance works to balance and suppress all poisons.
However, if one has already been poisoned before entering its range, the flower will have no effect at all. In short, it's the best herb for poison prevention—but sadly, it can't actually cure poison."
"A pity," Dugu Bo sighed. "It only prevents poison but doesn't detoxify. Our family's poison is inherited through our Martial Soul—it's in our blood, not an external toxin. I'm not sure this herb could even help."
Li Chang'an continued describing the herbs.
"This immortal herb is called the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, the purest of yang! It's a dream treasure for fire-attribute Soul Masters. After consuming it, it can greatly refine one's soul power and fire attribute. If one's Martial Soul is avian in nature, it might even trigger a beneficial evolution." He pointed toward a herb whose leaves resembled a rooster's comb.
"What a fine treasure!"
Dugu Bo's eyes gleamed, then dimmed again. "But alas, its energy is too yang in nature—it clashes with our Jade Phosphor Serpent's properties. Consuming it recklessly might cause a backlash."
"This one is called—" Li Chang'an began, but before he could finish, Dugu Bo interrupted.
"This one I know—it's called the Odd Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum," Dugu Bo said, gazing at a large chrysanthemum. "I recall a Title Douluo whose Martial Soul is based on this flower."
"Correct, it's indeed the Odd Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum," Li Chang'an nodded and explained, "This immortal herb is a neutral-type treasure. When eaten, it nourishes the limbs and invigorates the blood channels, helping one cultivate a body of indestructible resilience."
Dugu Bo was stunned. "That powerful? Indestructible? That old chrysanthemum doesn't seem that strong—was he hiding his true power all along?"
Li Chang'an shook his head. "The term 'indestructible body' is an exaggeration. What it actually means is strengthening the body's meridians and physical endurance. According to the ancient text, consuming it not only improves cultivation speed but also increases the maximum age of soul rings one can safely absorb."
"Incredible!" Dugu Bo exclaimed. He felt like he had been shocked more times today than in the past decade combined.
"This one is called Snow Swan Kiss..."
"This one, Jade Water Narcissus Bone..."
"This one, Lovesick Heartbreak Red..."
"And this one, Blazing Apricot Blossom Dew…"
After exploring and explaining all the immortal herbs and their effects, the three of them returned to the cave where they usually rested and drank tea.
After recording all the details Li Chang'an had shared, Dugu Bo looked at the thin booklet in his hands and couldn't help but sigh in admiration. "If everything written here is true, then this book's value is immeasurable—it could become a family heirloom."
Although the booklet only listed a few immortal herbs, each had immense power when used correctly—any one of them could guarantee someone the potential of a Title Douluo. That alone showed how priceless this knowledge was.
Without knowing the proper effects and usage, even if Dugu Bo discovered such herbs, he would never dare to consume them. He'd only be guarding a mountain of treasures he couldn't touch.
Now, however, Dugu Bo found Li Chang'an more and more pleasing to the eye—his satisfaction with his future grandson-in-law grew. The mere information recorded in this booklet was of immense worth, yet Li Chang'an shared it without reservation. That trust warmed Dugu Bo's heart.
If Li Chang'an had been greedy, he could have kept silent about their true value, made excuses, and quietly taken all the rare herbs for himself. Even if Dugu Bo realized it later, he wouldn't have pursued the matter too deeply—he wouldn't have known how truly precious those herbs were.
But Li Chang'an did no such thing. Instead, he explained everything truthfully and shared it all openly.
That honesty completely won Dugu Bo's approval. In his heart, he already regarded Li Chang'an as family.
Next, the three decided to test whether the effects of these immortal herbs truly matched what was recorded.
After all, before seeing the results firsthand, no one could be sure whether the ancient texts were accurate.
Even though Dugu Bo had now learned their properties and methods, he still couldn't bring himself to trust the information completely.
To this, Li Chang'an volunteered to personally test one of the immortal herbs. If he could confirm that its effects matched the records, then Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan could consume theirs with confidence.
"No! That's too dangerous!" Dugu Yan immediately objected. She couldn't bear the thought of him risking himself like that. After all, the supposed effects of these herbs defied all known logic within the Soul Master world.
If these herbs were truly that miraculous, then why hadn't there been any legends or records about them passed down through history?
Because of that, Dugu Yan simply couldn't believe it.
(End of Chapter)
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