Chapter 62: The Plundered Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well — Lin Chen's Great Harvest
Hearing this, Lin Chen secretly muttered to himself.
"The youngest Soul Ancestor in history? I wouldn't be so sure."
Thinking of his own age and his current soul power rank, the corners of Lin Chen's lips curled upward slightly as quiet satisfaction filled his heart.
But he didn't say it aloud.
First, he wanted Dugu Yan to enjoy her moment of happiness.
Second, there was no need—hiding one's strength was always better than flaunting it.
"Sister Yan, you're amazing!"
Lin Chen smiled sincerely, genuinely happy for her.
Hearing his praise, Dugu Yan felt warmth bloom in her chest. Her mood became even brighter than before.
At that very moment, sensing the subtle change in her feelings, she suddenly realized—
She might truly be falling for this little brat.
It wasn't that she had any improper inclinations toward younger boys. Rather, she knew Lin Chen's true origin.
He was a transmigrator who had come to the Douluo Continent in his physical body. Even if he had only lived twenty years in his previous life, adding his current age—
His actual mental age was nearly twice hers.
If one day they truly fell in love, it wouldn't be her preying on someone younger. If anything, it would be the other way around.
Seeing Dugu Yan's cheeks grow increasingly flushed, Lin Chen felt puzzled.
What was she thinking about?
Why did she suddenly blush just from looking at him?
Could it be she was coveting his body?
Shaking off the thought, Lin Chen shifted his gaze toward Dugu Bo.
The next moment,
He retrieved a pill from his storage soul tool ring. This was one he had previously refined using an immortal herb.
Its effect was similar to the one Dugu Yan had taken. It would allow Dugu Bo to completely resolve the problem of toxin backlash.
However, helping Dugu Bo's martial soul evolve into a super martial soul would be difficult.
After all, the immortal herb he had used did not possess as high a compatibility with poison-attribute soul masters as Dugu Yan's had.
"Senior Dugu, this is the pill I refined for you. After taking it, you will no longer be troubled by toxin backlash in the future."
Lin Chen tossed the pill toward him and explained its effects.
Catching it, Dugu Bo broke into a wide grin.
"Thank you, kid. Including the three favors for Yan Yan, I owe you quite a bit now."
"You can take the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as you please. That was my promise."
Looking at the pill in his hand, Dugu Bo felt happier than ever before.
In the first half of his life, his son and daughter-in-law had died from toxin backlash. He himself had endured unbearable agony from it, and his granddaughter Dugu Yan had once been destined to follow the same tragic path.
But after Lin Chen appeared—
Everything changed.
His granddaughter would not only live safely but might even reach the realm he had always dreamed of: Ultimate Douluo.
And he himself would no longer have to endure the bone-devouring torment of toxin backlash.
Without hesitation, Dugu Bo swallowed the pill.
It melted instantly upon entering his mouth, its medicinal power rampaging through his body, reshaping both his physique and his martial soul.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo immediately sat cross-legged and began refining the energy within him.
Three hours later,
He slowly opened his eyes. Emerald-green soul power radiated outward, creating pressure that even Dugu Yan and Lin Chen could clearly feel.
"Hahaha! Lin Chen, I've gained tremendously!"
Feeling the transformation within his body, Dugu Bo laughed heartily.
"Grandpa, hurry and tell us what you gained!"
Dugu Yan urged eagerly.
"Yan Yan, don't rush. Let Grandpa explain."
"First, my martial soul has evolved from Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor into Jade Phosphor Flood Dragon Emperor. Though it's not on par with your Jade Phosphor Poison Dragon Emperor, it's already comparable to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon."
"Second, the issue of toxin backlash in my body has been completely resolved. I no longer have to endure that bone-eroding pain."
"Third, my soul power has increased by one rank. I am now a Rank 92 Titled Douluo."
Dugu Bo spoke in one breath, his face flushed with excitement.
Martial soul evolution.
Soul power advancement.
Hidden bodily dangers eliminated.
This was indescribably exhilarating.
Perhaps the most comfortable day he had experienced in his entire life.
"Senior Dugu, congratulations."
Lin Chen cupped his fists politely.
"Grandpa, congratulations as well!"
Seeing Lin Chen's gesture, Dugu Yan immediately copied him, cupping her fists in imitation.
Lin Chen's lips twitched slightly.
He didn't know how to react to being imitated like that.
But he didn't dwell on it.
What truly mattered to him now—
Were the immortal herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?
After resolving Dugu Bo's martial soul issue, Lin Chen immediately began harvesting.
Not just immortal herbs—
Even the hundred-year and thousand-year spirit herbs were not spared.
"Kid, at least leave me some family foundation!"
Watching Lin Chen sweep through the area like locusts, leaving not a single blade of grass behind, Dugu Bo felt his heart bleed.
"Senior Dugu, don't worry. I'll leave seeds."
Lin Chen replied casually while continuing to collect, sealing each herb with special techniques before storing them in his storage soul tool ring.
After quite some time—
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was completely emptied.
Nothing remained but bare ground.
Dugu Bo stood there in stunned silence.
If he had known things would turn out like this, he might not have made that promise so readily.
Now his entire foundation had been emptied out.
His heart truly ached.
"Alright, Senior Dugu. Sister Yan. Let's head back to Heaven Dou City."
Having thoroughly harvested the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Lin Chen spoke.
Both nodded and prepared to depart.
Originally, Dugu Bo had intended to carry the two of them and fly directly back.
But this suggestion was firmly rejected by Dugu Yan.
Fly back? Absolutely not.
How else was she supposed to steadily obtain the diary copy's hidden rewards?
Just like when they came here, she insisted on returning by carriage.
Faced with his granddaughter's stubborn determination, Dugu Bo could only sigh and comply.
Two days later,
Lin Chen once again returned to the prosperous capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.
Dugu Residence.
"Hey, little brat. Why don't you just move in and live at my house from now on?"
After returning home, Dugu Yan suddenly suggested.
This time, her attempt to keep him wasn't merely for the diary copy's hidden rewards.
It was because of that growing infatuation in her heart.
Dugu Yan had decided to come clean—
She was absolutely coveting Lin Chen's body.
Though he was still young, she wasn't in a hurry.
She could simply adopt the noble approach—
Raise him properly.
Thinking this way, she suddenly felt slightly wicked.
But then she reconsidered.
Lin Chen's mental age was older than hers.
Her physical age was older than his.
They were perfectly matched.
Just as Dugu Yan indulged in her imagination—
Across from the Dugu residence, in a restaurant on the second floor, a shadowy figure watched in Lin Chen's direction.
A sinister smile curled upon his lips.
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End of Chapter