The gentle morning breeze softly stirred the gauze curtains, while warm sunlight bathed the vibrant land in golden radiance.
Xiao Yan changed into his black robe and sat cross-legged before the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. After thinking through the night, he had finally reached a conclusion regarding Dugu Yan's treatment plan.
In the past, he had only focused on martial souls, neglecting the matter of aptitude.
On Douluo Continent, a powerful martial soul meant strong innate talent.
When a martial soul evolved, aptitude improved accordingly.
But what if aptitude were enhanced first—could that, in turn, cause the martial soul to evolve?
Previously, when he had observed Chen Xin cultivating, he noticed that his meditation speed far surpassed that of geniuses like Ning Rongrong. Dugu Bo was the same.
From this, it could be inferred that once a soul master advanced to the Titled Douluo level, their aptitude would undergo a transformation.
But what if the process were reversed? If aptitude were elevated first, could it trigger a change in the martial soul?
As for methods to enhance aptitude—there were many.
Although Dugu Yan's physique was special—being a Jade Phosphor Serpent soul master whose poisonous soul power harmed her own body—it was far easier to resolve than forcing her martial soul to evolve directly.
The more Xiao Yan thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.
There was no need to immediately push Dugu Yan down the same path as Dugu Bo.
Becoming a Titled Douluo required time and progression.
"Dugu Yan's soul power carries poison. It needs to be suppressed with ice or fire, supplemented with herbs that consolidate the foundation and nourish vitality. A two-pronged approach. Whether her martial soul evolves is uncertain—but improving her physique and turning her into a genius immediately? That's guaranteed."
With his thinking adjusted, Xiao Yan felt much more at ease. A clear plan had formed in his mind.
Not only that—this realization broadened his understanding of soul master advancement as a whole.
Martial soul evolution was too complicated to tackle for now.
There were countless types of martial souls, and each would likely require a different evolutionary path.
Enhancing the human body's aptitude, however, was more universal.
Although poison-type and auxiliary soul masters might have some physical differences, the solutions were manageable.
Once everything was clear, Xiao Yan rose to gather herbs.
Since Dugu Yan was a woman, the icy energy of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass would be suitable to suppress her poison. As for the primary herb to consolidate her foundation, he chose the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.
Besides strengthening one's foundation, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid could also remove impurities. Combined with other herbs, it could help restrain toxicity.
As he gathered medicinal herbs, Xiao Yan also irrigated the plants growing around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with a specially prepared nutrient solution derived from its spring water.
The fairy herbs and medicinal plants had become extraordinary due to the well's environment.
The spring water itself contained unique energy, though it couldn't be used directly—it required special treatment.
At that moment, Dugu Bo arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"I see you're picking fairy herbs. You've found a solution?"
Xiao Yan smiled."I plan to enhance her aptitude first, allowing her to reach Titled Douluo as quickly as possible. As for evolving her martial soul, we'll deal with that after she reaches that level. With you as a successful example, it'll be much safer then."
"Indeed. That would be far safer," Dugu Bo nodded in agreement.
After gathering all the necessary herbs, Xiao Yan stepped toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and once again summoned his cauldron to refine medicine.
Different people required different prescriptions.
Taking out a bottle of frigid spring water, he added the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.
These were no longer the original wild herbs but newly cultivated leaves grown through the nutrient solution.
Though their potency was less pure and robust than before, they were perfectly suited for Dugu Yan, a four-ring Soul Elder.
As soon as the ice-type fairy herb was added, the azure spring water inside the cauldron emitted an intense chill, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.
In the past, Dugu Bo would have needed to circulate his soul power to resist the cold. But now, having reached level ninety-seven, the chill posed no threat.
With fluid movements, Xiao Yan added herbs one after another—each nurtured by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's unique environment—while carefully controlling the vine-like structures of the cauldron.
This refinement was entirely different from the previous two.
The cauldron was positioned within the extreme cold region.
He needed to manipulate the vines to regulate the level of cold permeating the cauldron, ensuring the medicinal liquid was tempered at varying intensities.
Watching from the side, Dugu Bo felt his head spin.
Xiao Yan was using countless herbs—he recognized barely a tenth of them.
Yet Xiao Yan moved without hesitation, as though every detail was engraved in his mind.
A monster. Truly a monster.
When half the herbs had been added, the chill within the cauldron stabilized. Xiao Yan immediately added another crucial ingredient—the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.
Mild in nature, it caused no dramatic reaction upon entering the cauldron.
After checking the mixture, Xiao Yan resumed adding herbs while channeling a massive amount of spiritual power into the cauldron, compressing the glowing blue medicinal paste and shifting the cauldron further into the extreme cold zone.
Since the properties of the herbs had changed, the refining method had to change as well.
From dawn until dusk, Xiao Yan refined the medicine.
At last, he produced a pill the size of a longan fruit, shimmering like an azure gemstone.
Looking at the pill that continuously emitted cold mist in his palm, Xiao Yan nodded in satisfaction.
An ordinary soul master would be injured by its chill just from holding it.
Though the herbs were not wild fairy plants, the medicinal effect remained astonishing.
Dugu Bo stared at the pill."It's so cold. Can that even be eaten?"
"Not directly," Xiao Yan replied.
He stored the pill in a jade bottle and placed it into his storage jade belt. Then he walked over to the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, plucked a cluster, and infused it with internal energy, instantly compressing it into a crimson medicinal liquid.
He poured it into another jade bottle and added two drops of his own blood.
"To consume the Ice Orchid Pill, we also need this Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower—and my blood—as a catalyst."
Seeing Dugu Bo's confusion, Xiao Yan explained further:
"The Ice Orchid Pill is cold in nature. I have taken the Ice and Fire Glazed Pill before, and medicinal properties still remain in my blood. It will neutralize part of the cold and make it easier for your granddaughter to absorb the pill's power. With the fire-attributed Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower assisting, it ensures her body won't be harmed by the extreme cold."
In the past, Dugu Bo thought medicine was simple—you just swallowed it and that was that.
Now, hearing Xiao Yan's explanation, he realized taking medicine had so many intricacies?
He had truly learned something new today.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly.
At least he didn't ask for dew collected at dawn or petals gathered in spring—you should count yourself lucky.
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