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"I never thought Yan Yan's spirit... would actually transform into the Jade Phosphor Serpent?!" Dugu Bo gritted his teeth as he whispered, his voice filled with shock.
His gaze was fixed on the serpentine phantom, and a storm had risen in his heart. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent and the Jade Phosphor Serpent were only one word apart, but in the world of Spirit Masters, that was a huge leap in bloodline rank.
The Jade Phosphorous Serpent was a high-ranking venomous spirit beast known for its poison and limited intelligence, which made it difficult to command other snakes.
The Jade Phosphor Serpent, however, was the ruler of all serpentine venomous beasts. It was born with the imperial prestige to command other snakes. Its poison was more powerful, and its soul skills would undergo a qualitative change.
Most importantly, its bloodline could lead to a Dominator-type evolution, a potential only possessed by emperor-level spirit beasts and truly high-grade bloodlines.
Staring blankly at the phantom behind Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo's expression remained unsettled for a long time. He was most puzzled by one thing: Why did Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Serpent have a faint golden light on its scales?
Dugu Bo frowned and turned to look at Tang Chuan, his eyes filled with doubt. "That's not right... When my Jade Phosphorous Serpent successfully evolved, its scales were still emerald green. So why does Yan Yan's Jade Phosphor Serpent have a faint golden light on its body?"
Tang Chuan's lips curved into a faint smile. "Senior Dugu, I specially added an immortal herb to the medicinal pill I refined for Yan Yan. It's called the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum."
"The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum?" Dugu Bo was slightly startled. He had heard of this immortal herb before; wasn't it the spirit of his old rival, Chrysanthemum Douluo?
Tang Chuan nodded and continued to explain. "Consuming the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum can circulate Qi through the four limbs, clear the eight meridians, and temper the skin, flesh, and bones, allowing the Spirit Master's body to transform and achieve an indestructible state.
I believe that because Yan Yan consumed this medicinal pill, which contained the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, her spirit's evolution also came with some indestructible characteristics. That faint golden light is the external manifestation of her reinforced body."
Dugu Bo was stunned for a long time. His eyes flashed with intense light. Indestructible? This wasn't just a simple increase in defense but a fundamental change in her body's essence.
If it was truly as Tang Chuan said, then his granddaughter's spirit not only had a stronger poison and a higher bloodline but also had physical defense that had leaped to a new level. Poison attacks, bloodline, and defense—cultivating all three subtly gave her the characteristics of a top-tier spirit.
"Good kid..." Dugu Bo murmured, turning to look at Tang Chuan. His gaze held a complex emotion bordering on reverence. He said excitedly, "You've brought my granddaughter an incredible opportunity. Take whatever immortal herb you need from here. Take as much as you want!"
Dugu Bo pulled out a small blue pouch and threw it to Tang Chuan. The pouch was the size of a palm, similar to a sachet.
"What's this?" Tang Chuan took the sachet, a little startled and puzzled.
Dugu Bo reached out and patted Tang Chuan's shoulder. "This thing is called a Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch. It's a living soul tool. Since you like the immortal herbs here so much, you can pick some and plant them inside. Yan Yan doesn't like playing with these medicines anyway; giving them to her would be a waste."
Tang Chuan's eyes immediately lit up. His hand holding the blue Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch tightened, and a look of unconcealed joy appeared on his face. "In that case, I'll be able to refine medicine anytime, anywhere from now on?"
He didn't say anything else. He immediately squatted down and began to carefully search around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well like a true herbalist. His gaze was like a torch. Every immortal herb was carefully identified.
He checked if the roots were full, if the medicinal properties were mature, and which ones were suitable for single refining or could be used as an auxiliary guide. Even the angle of picking was meticulous. He didn't choose the most valuable immortal herbs.
Instead, he prioritized those used for foundation establishment, body refining, enhancing spirit power, and clearing impurities from the body. He also tried to avoid the immature plants, his movements both clean and decisive, without harming the medicinal properties in the slightest.
Dugu Bo stood by, watching Tang Chuan. His brows couldn't help but furrow slightly. At first, he thought Tang Chuan would just take all the immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. After all, he had already said, "Take as much as you want.
" But to his surprise, Tang Chuan's actions were extremely careful. Many young herbs that were still of immortal grade were bypassed one by one. Even for those rare herbs with high age and abundant medicinal power, Tang Chuan didn't pull out the roots entirely.
Instead, he carefully used a specially made small shovel to gently separate the soil around the roots, only taking the branches, leaves, or fruits. He deliberately left the complete main root and Qi pulse, preventing them from withering and dying.
Dugu Bo's face showed doubt, and he couldn't help but ask, "Kid, why don't you take all these smaller immortal herbs too? Although their medicinal effect is a bit weaker, they can still be used, right? Don't be polite with me. I already said, take as much as you want."
Tang Chuan stopped what he was doing and smiled. He looked up at Dugu Bo, his tone respectful and calm. "Senior Dugu, it's not that I'm being polite. It's an unwritten rule in our medicine refining world.
Whenever we encounter a true Heaven and Earth Treasure, we always leave some behind. We emphasize not to sever its root. If we took everything, wouldn't that cut off the opportunity for future generations? It's better to leave some to grow.
This is your medicinal garden that you've cultivated for many years, and it's also a blessed land in the Spirit Master world. How could I, for my own selfish gain, do something that would needlessly waste a Heaven and Earth Treasure?"
Dugu Bo was slightly stunned. A complex expression appeared in his eyes. When he was young, he went around taking treasures, believing in taking them quickly and first. He never cared about any opportunity or Qi pulse. But now, listening to Tang Chuan explain it so eloquently, he felt a shock in his heart.
"Hmph... It seems I judged a gentleman with the heart of a villain." Although Dugu Bo snorted coldly, his tone had already softened. A hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes. "No wonder the medicinal pills you refine can have such effects... even picking herbs has a certain sentiment, so the things you refine won't be shallow."
Tang Chuan smiled, his expression honest. "Medicine has a spirit, and people have a heart. Heaven and Earth nurture treasures, but one must not be greedy."
Two days later, the morning light was faint in Heaven Dou City, with light clouds and a gentle breeze. Tang Chuan and Dugu Yan slowly walked through the side gate of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
They passed through the familiar tree-lined path and finally arrived at the square where the Royal Fight Team usually trained. It was still as lively as ever, with many students doing their morning exercises.
Dugu Yan had a relaxed smile on her face. Ever since her spirit evolved into the Jade Phosphor Serpent, her entire demeanor had changed, and her eyes held a new coldness and composure. As soon as the two of them stepped into the square, they saw a tall figure hurrying to greet them. It was Qin Ming, the leader of the Royal Fight Team.
"Tang Chuan, Yan Yan, you're finally back," Qin Ming said, smiling. He looked at Dugu Yan and seemed to notice the change in her. He was slightly startled but didn't ask further.
Instead, he changed the subject. "Coincidentally, today I was planning to introduce a new student to you all. Her name is Xiao Ruier. She's only thirteen, her spirit is the Golden Dragon, and her spirit power is forty-first rank."
Dugu Yan frowned slightly, her face showing disbelief. Only thirteen, and her spirit power had already reached the forty-first rank? This was definitely a genius who could be called astonishingly talented in the Spirit Master world.
"Xiao... Ruier?" Hearing the name, Tang Chuan felt that something was off, but he couldn't quite pinpoint it. He slowly raised his head and looked in the direction Qin Ming was pointing. Not far away, a young girl dressed in golden, tight-fitting clothes was slowly approaching.
The girl's golden hair cascaded like a waterfall, her face was heroic and striking, and her eyes were like amber, with a flowing golden light. Behind her, a giant dragon covered in golden scales faintly appeared, exuding an imposing aura.
The other students around, seeing this, unconsciously made way for her, as if she was born to walk before everyone, receiving all the attention.
But in Tang Chuan's eyes, this figure was like a clap of thunder. His pupils contracted violently, and his breathing suddenly hitched. A long-buried memory, almost at the deepest part of his heart, surged forth like a tide.
"How... how is this possible?" Tang Chuan's voice was so low it was almost inaudible. His eyes were filled with shock. The person before him looked exactly like a girl he had known in his previous life.
He realized that after the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had read his memories, it had created a human form with a face that had left a deep impression on him and then entered Heaven Dou Royal Academy.