Yang Yunhai shook his head and smiled. "Grandpa Dugu, they say fortune and misfortune depend on each other. Although my foundation has been damaged, if not for you bringing me here, how would I have the chance to consume these two rare treasures? With the medicinal power of these herbs and their effect on strengthening and remodeling my body, I believe it's enough to make up for my loss. And afterward, I'll still gain plenty of benefits."
"For example, a body resistant to ice and fire, immunity to most poisons. So isn't this also my opportunity?"
'Also my opportunity… these two herbs can save both me and my granddaughter. Perhaps this is fate.' Dugu Bo sighed inwardly, then gave a small nod.
"Xiao Hai, then hurry and continue. With your current condition, the longer you drag this out, the more dangerous it will be."
'Ai, if only Xiao Hai could be my grandson-in-law. With him always nearby, if Yan'er is poisoned while absorbing spirit rings, he could detoxify her on the spot…' He couldn't help but think this way.
"Alright." Yang Yunhai nodded, then added, "Grandpa Dugu, in a moment I'll take these two herbs together, then jump into the intersection of the hot and cold springs. By using the extreme forces in the spring water to balance the opposing forces in my body, I can accelerate absorption of the medicinal power."
"Jump… into that!?" Dugu Bo was shocked.
"Please rest assured. If I didn't have confidence, I wouldn't risk it." Yang Yunhai smiled calmly.
Then he added, "Grandpa Dugu, once I jump in, I may need to stay inside for a long time to digest the herbs, until I've reached the limit of what my body can adapt to. During that time, I'd like you to go outside and purchase some alchemy tools for me."
"Later, I'll need to use the herbs in this garden to refine medicines. That will take time. Grandpa Dugu, you could use that time to prepare the soul bones."
"After that, once the toxins in your body are transferred, you can immediately take the herbs suited for you in this place."
"Grandpa Dugu, your luck is good. There are treasures here perfect for you. Taking them will bring great benefit to your cultivation."
"Like that bamboo shoot you found last time?" Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, hurriedly asking.
"It's similar in effect, though not the same." Yang Yunhai smiled. "Grandpa Dugu, you and Sister Yan have been poisoned for many years. Inevitably, your bodies have been corroded and your foundations damaged. So at this stage, what suits you best are herbs that can stabilize your foundation, repair the damage, and improve your cultivation talent."
"And right here, there are such herbs."
"But Yan Yan's situation is a little different. She's still young, poisoned for a shorter time, and the amount and strength of the toxins inside her aren't as severe as yours."
"So for her, repairing the damage doesn't require rare treasures with special properties. Refining potions with certain uncommon herbs is enough. That means she has more choices."
He pointed at a blood-colored ganoderma growing by the spring's edge. "That's called Nine-Grade Dragon Ganoderma. It's said to be nourished by dragon blood. For ordinary soul masters, it greatly enhances the body. For those with dragon-type martial souls, it can even transform their physique, letting them inherit traces of dragon blood and push their martial soul toward true dragon form."
"And the Jade Phosphorus Serpent happens to be a dragon-type martial soul."
"Also, the Dragon Ganoderma leaves themselves have excellent medicinal effect. They can repair the foundation, quicken recovery of injuries and soul power, and sharpen focus."
"Most importantly, the Dragon Ganoderma and its leaves are one entity, their powers don't conflict, so they can be taken together."
'Too bad Tang San's world had no dragons. If Yu Xiaogang had this… tsk tsk…'
'What the—there's actually such a treasure here!' Dugu Bo's heart shook violently.
"But consuming such a treasure requires a strong enough foundation. That's why I need to first repair Yan's injuries. Otherwise, her body won't be able to withstand the violent power and it could backfire." Yang Yunhai shook his head, then pointed elsewhere.
"Grandpa Dugu, over there is the Land Dragon Golden Melon. It holds earth attribute power. Legend says consuming it can give dragon-type martial souls an additional earth attribute, letting them wield some power of the land."
"The Jade Phosphorus Serpent is poison-attribute, and poison doesn't conflict with earth. It's worth a try."
Dugu Bo's eyes shone, his voice trembling. "I can eat that one?"
"Not certain." Yang Yunhai shook his head. "Treasures choose their master. Their effects can't all be combined. Honestly, Grandpa Dugu, I can't guarantee you'll be able to take it after consuming the stabilizing herb."
'Damn it…' Dugu Bo's face twisted in pain, visibly struggling.
"Of course, there's still a chance." Yang Yunhai suddenly shifted tone, pointing at another plant. "Grandpa Dugu, you're a Titled Douluo. After taking the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia, its medicinal power won't take you long to absorb. If you fully digest it with no residue, you might be able to forcefully absorb the Land Dragon Golden Melon with your cultivation."
"Any herb that improves one's foundation works best at a young age. Older bodies absorb less and waste more. But the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia is mild—older age isn't an issue."
"As for the Dragon Ganoderma and Land Dragon Golden Melon, they mainly nourish qi and blood. Age doesn't matter as much. What matters is whether the body can endure."
"But whether you can take it depends on if any residue remains after absorbing the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia. That's why I can't say for sure."
"Then we'll see when the time comes." Dugu Bo sighed in relief. To see such treasures and not be able to eat them—that would've been torture.
As he pondered, something struck him. He turned and pointed. "Xiao Hai, I also have another treasure like the one you took before. The one that evolved your martial soul. You've already absorbed that one fully, right? After taking these two herbs, can you still take this one?"
"I don't know." Yang Yunhai shook his head. "To fully absorb the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's two herbs, if nothing unexpected happens, I'd need to reach Soul Emperor first."
"And like I said before, after taking them, my body will inherit their properties like this spring itself."
"So afterward… I really don't know if I can still take it."
"…" Dugu Bo fell silent. Hearing that, he realized Yang Yunhai was the one losing out.
Helping them detoxify, giving them herbs to boost strength, and now missing the best chance for himself—this really was a loss.
That bamboo had once evolved Yang Yunhai's martial soul. A second one, more mature, would've elevated him further.
The guilt in his heart deepened.
(End of Chapter)
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