Senior Sister is Really White

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.

The scorching and freezing springs met, seemingly unchanged for ten thousand years.

Dugu Chen sat cross-legged at the edge of the pool, refining the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew he had consumed.

Before long, waves of coolness spread through his entire body. Gradually, the sensation began to contract, rising slowly through his meridians from his limbs and bones toward his head.

The cool medicinal effect did not travel upward through his meridians like Soul Power. Instead, it merged with his bloodline, moving along with the circulation of his blood.

It passed through his heart and cervical vertebrae before suddenly erupting in his head.

Dugu Chen only felt that his mind had never been so clear, nor his thoughts so agile.

When Dugu Chen finished absorbing it and opened his eyes, his black pupils had become even darker, like two black gemstones, with flashes of purple light glinting deep within them.

Dugu Chen swept his gaze across the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye. The surrounding scenery became incomparably clear, as though the entire world had brightened.

"You've finished refining it?"

Dugu Bo's curious voice came from behind him. He led Dugu Yan over to Dugu Chen, examining his eyes with repeated clicks of amazement. He had never seen such bright eyes before. It seemed this Immortal Herb truly possessed extraordinary qualities.

Dugu Chen realized that Dugu Bo had returned with Dugu Yan long ago and had been guarding him from behind. A warmth stirred in his heart.

"What I just consumed was the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. It can nourish the spirit and temper the eyes. I must also thank you, Teacher, for this treasure land. Otherwise, where would I have found such an opportunity?"

"Since you recognized it, then it is your opportunity. Unlike this old man, who possesses a treasure mountain yet cannot enter it. What's more, it can resolve the Dugu Clan's problem. This old man should be thanking you instead."

Dugu Bo did not take credit for himself and instead thanked Dugu Chen.

"Teacher, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass must be picked with gold or iron, while the Infernal Delicate Apricot must be picked with jade, so their medicinal effects will not diminish."

"Senior Sister, once Teacher picks them, their auras will restrain one another for ten breaths. That will be the best time to consume them. After taking them, you must immediately jump into the Ice and Fire spring. The springwater will help you refine the Immortal Herbs."

Hearing Dugu Bo's thanks, Dugu Chen did not dwell on it further. He turned and led Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan to the edge of the spring, explaining the harvesting method to Dugu Bo before instructing Dugu Yan on how to consume them.

When he heard that Dugu Yan had to jump into the spring to refine them, Dugu Bo's face filled with worry.

"Must Yan Yan refine them in there? Even this old man doesn't dare enter that springwater. Will it be dangerous?"

"Rest assured, Teacher. Once Senior Sister consumes these two Immortal Herbs, the springwater will no longer affect her."

Dugu Chen assured Dugu Bo. If he had still been somewhat worried before, he would have waited until Dugu Yan reached three rings before returning. But that Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber had given him confidence.

"Grandpa, if Junior Brother says it'll work, then it'll definitely work. I trust him."

Dugu Yan also stepped forward to comfort Dugu Bo. During her recent cultivation, she had already felt the pressure of Dugu Chen's talent. Now that there was finally a way to enhance her talent and resolve the flaws in her Martial Soul, she could not possibly give it up.

She had never known how her parents had died before, but Dugu Bo had just told her. Now that there was a way to solve the problem—and it was also connected to treating her beloved grandfather later—she had to succeed.

Dugu Bo was a decisive man as well. Seeing how confident the two of them were, he immediately circulated his Soul Power, took out jade and gold, and used them to pluck the two Immortal Herbs respectively before sending them to Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan gave the Immortal Herbs before her a determined look, then immediately put them into her mouth and leapt into the spring.

Seeing Dugu Yan jump into the spring without showing any signs of pain, Dugu Bo finally relaxed.

Before long, Dugu Yan's clothes were shredded by the scorching and freezing energies. Dugu Bo immediately turned around at the sight, only to see Dugu Chen still staring intently at his granddaughter. He strode over and gave him a resounding slap.

"Still looking? What are you looking at? You little brat have already taken every advantage of my granddaughter!"

Dugu Bo smacked Dugu Chen on the head, leaving him no choice but to avert his eyes. He grumbled inwardly.

When I'm useful, I'm a good disciple. When nothing's wrong, I'm a little brat. This teacher is really unfair. I only took a billion looks. At worst, I'll suffer a little loss and take Senior Sister for myself. Still, as expected of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul—her waist is really pale.

Seeing that Dugu Bo was in a foul mood, Dugu Chen did not dare provoke the petty old man. He turned around and sat cross-legged nearby to cultivate. He would not feel at ease enough to consume his own Immortal Herb until he saw Dugu Yan emerge safely.

Seeing Dugu Chen cultivating at the side, clearly worried about Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo's angry expression instantly softened, and a trace of gentleness flashed through his eyes.

As the sun rose and the moon fell, a full day and night passed, yet there was still no movement from Dugu Yan.

Dugu Bo anxiously paced along the shore, while Dugu Chen was nervous as well. What if Dugu Yan was not Tang San and could not endure it? Wouldn't he have gotten his own Senior Sister killed? He might never be able to face Dugu Bo again. Perhaps there would not even be a future for him.

Splash!

A sound came from behind them. Dugu Bo hurriedly called back in alarm.

"Yan Yan, are you all right?"

"Grandpa, I'm fine. It's just..."

Dugu Yan's hesitant voice came from behind him. Dugu Bo's heart leapt with joy, but he immediately asked anxiously again.

"What is it? Is something wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong, but my... my clothes are torn."

Dugu Yan answered hesitantly, her voice growing quieter and quieter. Only her small head was exposed above the springwater. She had just discovered that her clothes were too badly torn to wear, so she could only hide beneath the water.

Only then did Dugu Bo realize the issue. He took out some clothes from his Soul Tool and used Soul Power to send them to Dugu Yan.

Dugu Bo had originally intended to give his granddaughter and disciple each a Soul Tool once they reached two rings. It seemed he would have to do so ahead of time.

"Yan Yan, how do you feel?"

As soon as Dugu Yan came out, Dugu Bo immediately questioned her, his voice full of urgency. Dugu Chen was equally curious about what changes she had undergone.

"Mm, I can't really explain it. Grandpa, take a look for yourself!"

Dugu Yan hesitated for a moment, unable to describe the changes. She only felt that her Soul Power circulated much faster, and that something extra had appeared within her Martial Soul.

As Dugu Yan released her martial soul, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent remained much the same, except red and blue stripes now intertwined across its body, while its snake eyes had turned one red and one blue, giving it an enchanting yet sinister appearance.

Looking at the altered Jade Phosphorous Serpent before him, Dugu Bo hesitated.

"Has it mutated?"

After observing it for a moment, Dugu Chen added from the side.

"Senior Sister's martial soul must have inherited the extreme cold and extreme heat poisons of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot. Combined with immunity to all poisons, water, and fire, it has already become one of the finest martial souls in the world."

Upon hearing Dugu Chen's analysis, Dugu Yan tested it herself. It was indeed as he said. Moreover, she had broken through to Level 20. Overjoyed, she immediately pulled Dugu Chen into her arms and planted several hard kisses on his face.

"Junior Brother, I'm Level 20! You really are Senior Sister's lucky star. I've risen five levels in less than half a year. Mwah!"

Before Dugu Chen could react, his face was covered in saliva again. Seeing Dugu Bo's formerly delighted expression instantly darken like the bottom of a pot, he could only spread his hands at Dugu Bo.

Senior Sister made the first move. I was forced into it voluntarily.

Watching Dugu Chen's smug expression, Dugu Bo gnashed his teeth and could only sulk at the side. Once again, he regretted ever falling for the boy's nonsense and taking this little brat as his disciple!

"Alright, Yanyan, you're going to strangle this brat to death."

Dugu Bo spoke in a pointedly sweet tone from the side. Only then did Dugu Yan release Dugu Chen, though one hand still remained looped around his arm.

What else could Dugu Bo do? He could only pretend not to see it. In less than half a year, his precious little daughter had already become a leaky padded jacket.

Dugu Chen put away his smug look and said seriously.

"Teacher, Senior Sister's problem has been resolved. Now it's your turn. I imagine you do have a soul bone, but this will be a slow course of treatment. It seems we'll have to stay here for some time."

"This old man has a Head Soul Bone. It's the Medusa Skull that dropped alongside my eighth soul ring back then."

Dugu Bo sounded rather pleased with himself. After all, it had belonged to the queen of serpents and had come from his eighth ring—at least fifty thousand years old. A head bone of such high quality was not something just anyone possessed.

Hearing this, Dugu Chen gave Dugu Bo an odd look. It seemed his teacher had not fully taken his words to heart. For storing poison in a soul bone, an External Soul Bone was naturally the best choice. It could evolve and would remain useful for an entire lifetime. Limb bones were the next best option. If something went wrong later, they could simply be cut off. A Titled Douluo could replace soul bones, after all. At worst, his cultivation would fall, but he would still keep his life. But head bones and torso bones could not be replaced at all—replace one, and you died.

Seeing Dugu Bo's proud expression, Dugu Chen still offered a kind reminder.

"Teacher, if something goes wrong in the future, are we supposed to replace your head? Your disciple doesn't have that ability."

Dugu Bo's expression stiffened at once. But that was the only soul bone he had. Where was he supposed to find another one now?

Seeing the difficulty on Dugu Bo's face, Dugu Chen roughly guessed that Dugu Bo had only that one soul bone. After thinking for a moment, Dugu Chen came up with an idea.

He walked over to a pale purple Immortal Herb. Its top spread like a canopy, yet it was a ganoderma. The entire ganoderma was purple, with a jade-like stalk beneath it and nine leaves growing from it.

"Teacher, although this Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma cannot be considered an immortal-grade herb, it can strengthen one's foundation, nourish one's Essence and Qi, and increase cultivation. Trade it to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and we should be able to obtain a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone in exchange."

"Would they agree to that?" Dugu Bo asked hesitantly. He knew that his own influence was not as great as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's, and he could not obtain a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone in a short time.

"Teacher, Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always sought a way to break through Level 80. This Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma has a certain chance of making that possible. And even if Ning Fengzhi does not use it himself, you can tell him that this medicine might help Bone Douluo break through to Level 96. They will trade. If he doesn't believe you, Teacher can let him use it first and complete the trade afterward."

Ning Fengzhi was a smart man. As long as he experienced the effects of the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma, he would never go back on his word. Who knew whether Dugu Bo possessed even better herbs? This was their hope of breaking through to the Nine Treasure realm.

Nor would they dare to ambush and kill Dugu Bo within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. That would turn the sect into a land of death. And even outside, there was the risk that he might escape. Even if they captured Dugu Bo, they might not obtain more Immortal Herbs from him. The risk was far too great for the reward.

A shrewd man like Ning Fengzhi would never do such a thing. The only option was to befriend Dugu Bo. If they could bring him onto their side, they would not only gain the combat power of another Titled Douluo, but would they need to worry about lacking Immortal Herbs in the future?

That was why Dugu Chen had not used the Aromatic Silk Beauty for the trade. How could he possibly fleece such a fat sheep only once?

Listening to his disciple's orderly analysis, Dugu Bo felt old for the first time. Were children nowadays all such monsters?

His disciple had secrets of his own—Dugu Bo had sensed that last time—but he did not pry. So long as the boy's feelings toward him and Yanyan were genuine, that was enough.