Chapter 56: Evolving a Super Martial Soul — Jade Phosphor Poison Dragon Emperor
Half an hour later.
Lin Chen was drenched in sweat. Even his back was soaked through.
Yet he continued circulating his soul power, carefully controlling the temperature.
His soul power level was still too low, only at Rank 15. If it were another ten or twenty levels higher, refining pills wouldn't require such exhausting effort.
The next moment, a rich medicinal fragrance slowly drifted out from beneath the lid of the alchemy furnace. Seeing this, a delighted smile spread across Lin Chen's face.
The pill was finally about to succeed. Hard work truly paid off.
The imminent formation of the pill ignited even greater determination in him. He poured more soul power into the furnace, increasing the heat in hopes of completing it faster.
As Lin Chen intensified the output of his soul power, the fragrance grew thicker, carrying a crisp herbal scent.
He focused his mind and held his breath, observing the furnace carefully while steadily channeling soul power, not daring to make even the slightest mistake.
Suddenly, the alchemy furnace emitted a faint humming sound, its body trembling slightly.
Lin Chen's thoughts moved swiftly. He quickly retracted his soul power, reducing the heat at precisely the right moment until the flames gradually died out.
"It's finally done," Lin Chen murmured, his heart brimming with joy.
Immediately afterward, he opened the furnace and took out a round, plump pill.
The pill emitted a faint purple glow, and its fragrance instantly filled the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Seeing the pill successfully formed, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan hurried over, their gazes fixed on the pill in Lin Chen's hand.
"Sister Yan, this pill is specially suited for you."
"After you take it and refine its medicinal power, not only will the problem of toxin backlash in your body be resolved, but your martial soul will also evolve."
Lin Chen handed the purple-glowing pill to Dugu Yan.
Taking the pill, Dugu Yan's heart was filled with joy. When she looked at Lin Chen, her beautiful eyes shimmered with gratitude.
"Little brat, thank you."
She spoke sincerely, though deep in her eyes there was a trace of affection she could barely conceal.
This boy, shrouded in mystery from head to toe, Dugu Yan had to admit, her heart had been moved.
"No need. It's a mutual benefit. Once your problem is solved, it'll be Senior Dugu's turn to fulfill his promise."
Lin Chen glanced at her before turning his gaze toward Dugu Bo.
"Lin Chen, don't worry. My reputation outside may not be the best, but I repay my debts."
"If Yan Yan's toxin backlash is resolved, I'll naturally honor the three promises I made to you."
Dugu Bo patted his chest and made his vow.
Hearing this, Lin Chen finally relaxed. Once Dugu Yan's toxin backlash was fully resolved and her martial soul evolved, it would be his turn to use the immortal herbs to refine his own pill and completely transform his martial soul.
He knew Dugu Bo's character well. Making such a promise in front of Dugu Yan meant the immortal herbs he needed were as good as secured.
Holding the Ten-Thousand-Poison Dragon-Transformation Bone-Shedding Pill in her hand, Dugu Yan found a place to sit cross-legged and slowly swallowed it.
Dugu Bo stood nearby as her protector, worried something might go wrong during the refinement process.
As soon as the pill entered her mouth, Dugu Yan felt a warm current surge through her body, flowing through her organs and limbs.
As she refined the medicinal power, her meridians began to expand and reconstruct.
They became several times tougher than before. Soul power flowed through them with astonishing smoothness.
Incredible transformations occurred within her body, and her soul power level steadily rose. At the same time, her martial soul began to change.
Several hours later, Dugu Yan slowly opened her eyes, which were filled with delight.
During these few hours, she had completely refined the pill and undergone a full metamorphosis.
Not only had her soul power broken through to rank 30, requiring just one soul ring to advance to Soul Elder,
But after reaching Soul Elder, she might even leap directly into Soul Ancestor. The pill's medicinal power was simply too overwhelming.
Yet what thrilled her most wasn't the rise in soul power—
It was the evolution of her martial soul.
With a thought, Dugu Yan summoned her martial soul.
A massive purple venomous dragon phantom appeared above her, radiating terrifying dragon might.
The moment her martial soul manifested, Dugu Bo felt a distinct suppression from his own martial soul.
His eyes widened instantly, shocked yet overjoyed.
His martial soul was the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, already considered a top-tier martial soul.
For Dugu Yan's martial soul to suppress his means, it was its superior form.
The superior form of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor—
In the future, Dugu Yan would certainly become a Titled Douluo. Perhaps even a Peak Douluo wasn't beyond reach.
All of Dugu Bo's worries vanished. As long as he protected Dugu Yan for a few more decades—
Even if he left this world, no one would dare bully his granddaughter.
"Grandfather, my martial soul has evolved! It's no longer the Jade Phosphor Serpent. It should now be called the Jade Phosphor Poison Dragon Emperor!"
"And my soul power has broken through to Rank 30. The remaining medicinal power might even help me reach Soul Ancestor!"
Dugu Yan ran over excitedly, sharing her joy.
Dugu Bo smiled in relief and patted her head proudly.
"As expected of my granddaughter."
After sharing the news with her grandfather, Dugu Yan turned toward Lin Chen and ran over, giving him a big hug.
Caught in her tight embrace, Lin Chen's face was pressed into her soft curves, slightly squished out of shape. He felt both helpless and secretly thrilled.
"Little brat, thank you so much."
"Oh, right, since you're at it, help my grandfather resolve his toxin backlash, too."
"If you can fix it, I won't mind even if you take all the immortal herbs here at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
After pulling back from the hug, she pointed behind her toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and spoke earnestly.
Her own problem had been solved, but her grandfather still suffered from toxin backlash.
"Really?"
Lin Chen glanced at her skeptically.
"Haha, if Yan Yan says it, then it's as good as my word."
"If you can resolve the flaw in my martial soul, the immortal herbs here are yours to take."
Dugu Bo stepped forward, laughing heartily.
If Lin Chen were just a stranger, Dugu Bo would never be so generous.
But it was obvious his granddaughter had feelings for the boy. Dugu Bo even harbored thoughts of matchmaking.
Though Lin Chen was still young, it didn't matter. Yan Yan could wait for him to grow up, and she would likely be willing.
When they reached the proper age, they could simply marry and consummate the union.
End of Chapter