Li Xun Really Was a Good Child

Li Xun led Dugu Bo slowly over to two medicinal herbs.

One bore fruits like blood-red teardrops, while the other had a bud like a vivid red heart.

"These two Immortal Grades are called Dragon's Tear and Dragon Heart's Weeping Blood."

"According to records, Dragon's Tear formed when a Divine Beast of the Dragon Clan shed tears of blood onto the earth in a moment of sorrow. It contains the essence, vitality, and spirit of the Dragon Clan, and whoever consumes it can use that power to enhance their Spiritual Power."

Li Xun pointed to the herb bearing blood-red teardrops. "It is especially effective for dragon-type Martial Souls. There is a chance it can cause your Martial Soul Evolution."

"If your Martial Soul evolves, it might be able to remove the toxins from you and Sister Yan."

"Most effective for dragon-types, with a chance for Martial Soul Evolution..." Dugu Bo murmured, deeply moved.

His Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul was dragon-type.

Though it was not as pure as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, consuming this might give him a considerable chance of improving his Martial Soul's quality.

"I am already a Titled Douluo. This should be left for Yan Yan." Thinking of Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo wore a kind expression.

"Senior, there is another one."

Li Xun pointed at the heart-like bud. "Dragon Heart's Weeping Blood formed when a Dragon Clan member suffered devastating injuries and its heart's blood flowed backward, falling onto the earth. It contains a trace of Dragon Clan bloodline. Those who consume it can use that tiny trace of bloodline to strengthen their physique and improve their Martial Soul's quality."

Li Xun had identified these two Immortal Grades based on Yang Wudi's Medicine Manual and rumors from across the continent.

Even the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record contained no records of them.

There had always been legends of dragons in this world. Though no one had seen one for millions of years, rumors about treasures connected to dragons were plentiful.

"This one... should be left for Yan Yan as well."

Holding the two Immortal Grades, Dugu Bo's eyes flashed with struggle. "With two Immortal Grades, I refuse to believe Yan Yan's Martial Soul cannot evolve..."

"Hehe, Grandpa Dugu, do not overthink it."

With a smile, Li Xun looked at Dugu Bo. "Immortal Grades choose their masters, and their medicinal properties are astonishing. Absorbing just one requires a long time. Taking them together might even produce the opposite effect."

"Besides, with Sister Yan's talent, even if taking one does not guarantee Martial Soul Evolution, reaching the realm of a Titled Douluo will not be a problem."

"There is such a rule?"

Dugu Bo pulled his gaze away from the Immortal Grades and turned to Li Xun. "Does that mean that no matter how many Immortal Grades one has, they are useless to the same person?"

"The medicinal properties of Immortal Grades mostly focus on improving aptitude, and they are quite overbearing. But if one chooses herbs with somewhat milder properties, it is still possible to take them together."

Li Xun looked around, found Yu Xiaogang's Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma, and held it before Dugu Bo. "This is called Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma. Though it has not yet reached the rank of Immortal Grade, its medicinal properties strengthen one's foundation and replenish one's essence."

"You have suffered from toxins for many years, and your body has been depleted. After the poison is removed, this can help restore your body. Its medicinal properties also do not conflict with those of Immortal Grades."

"Xiao Xun, stop calling me Senior all the time. You can call me Grandpa Dugu, just like Yan Yan does."

Dugu Bo carefully accepted the ganoderma and looked at Li Xun with a complicated expression.

Ever since coming here, this child had thought only of him and Yan Yan, never of himself.

Moreover, he and Yan Yan were only four or five years apart in age. Both had excellent temperament and talent. If he and Yan Yan could...

"Grandpa Dugu."

Delighted, Li Xun quickly changed how he addressed him.

Only then did he truly feel that he had drawn closer to Dugu Bo.

"Good child."

Dugu Bo replied with a smile and swept his arm toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. "Since the extra herbs are of no use to me, Xiao Xun, take whatever you like."

"And this time, you helped my granddaughter and me find such precious Immortal Grades."

"Grandpa Dugu can also grant you one condition."

There were many herbs here, and there should be more Immortal Grades among them, but he could not recognize a single one.

Li Xun was a kind child. If there really were more Immortal Grades useful to him, he surely would not hide them for himself.

Li Xun's eyes lit up. They said sincerity moved people most deeply.

So it was true.

"To be honest, Grandpa Dugu, I do need some herbs. One reason is for myself, and the other is for my Teacher and the others."

Li Xun looked at Dugu Bo with bright eyes.

He would definitely take away all the useful Immortal Grades this time. Being frank now also gave him an explanation for where they would go later.

It would prevent Dugu Bo from harboring resentment over the matter.

"Hehe, just take whatever you want."

Dugu Bo chuckled. "And state the condition I promised you while you are at it. Once the chance passes, it no longer counts."

Since he had agreed, he had already prepared himself mentally.

"Then this kid will say it?"

Li Xun straightened his collar, his expression solemn. "Grandpa Dugu, I would like to invite you to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Dugu Bo's smile froze at his words, and he fell into thought.

He had lived his life free and unrestrained. Though he had no sect, no one on the continent dared show him disrespect. He had grown accustomed to such a life.

Even becoming a retainer of the Heaven Dou Royal Family had only been to repay their help from long ago. The royal family could not restrain him at all.

But joining a sect was different. Though someone as strong as him would certainly receive preferential treatment, he would also bear responsibilities.

That was another form of restraint.

Still, he was getting older, and apart from him, Dugu Yan had no one else to rely on.

Dugu Bo hesitated. "Xiao Xun, your condition has truly put me in a difficult position. Let me think it over."

"Grandpa Dugu, the Breaking Clan has already joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If you join as well, our sect will surely become even stronger."

Li Xun said in a deep voice, "Teacher once told me that with Spirit Hall's ambitions, trouble will arise sooner or later. With all of you protecting Sister Yan and me, we will not fear such dangers."

Dugu Bo's heart stirred. Naturally, he knew Spirit Hall's strength.

That chrysanthemum bastard alone was extraordinarily powerful, not to mention the likes of Little Ghost Douluo.

If he was gone someday, Yan Yan truly would not be safe amid the continent's conflicts.

"Xiao Xun, do not rush me. Let me consider it carefully."

"Grandpa Dugu, there is no rush. I will first refine these two Immortal Grades into medicine for you."

"Improving our strength is what matters most right now."

With a smile, Li Xun took out some containers from his Soul Tool, but his expression suddenly stiffened. "Grandpa Dugu, I did not bring everything I need. I may have to trouble you to return to Heaven Dou and fetch something for me."

"What are you missing?"

Dugu Bo quickly took out a pile of pharmaceutical tools from his Soul Tool.

Li Xun's expression stiffened further as he looked at the tools. "What I need is not something even you have here."

"Hm? Is there really some pharmaceutical tool that even I do not possess?" Dugu Bo was taken aback.

He was an expert at using poison and often made common medicines himself.

Naturally, he had a complete set of tools.

"Grandpa Dugu, the method for refining Immortal Grades naturally differs from that of ordinary herbs."

Li Xun composed his expression, then listed several items Dugu Bo did not have.

"Hiss... these things..."

"I never expected the methods for using Immortal Grades to be so unusual."

Dugu Bo sucked in a breath.

As expected of Immortal Grades—even the tools needed to prepare them were so obscure.

If Xiao Xun had not been here, even if he knew their medicinal properties, he would have wasted them.

After finally sending Dugu Bo away, Li Xun let out a long breath and turned toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

PS: Sweet Potato Golden Dragon and Black Jade Divine Bamboo have been overused. Since the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King fell here, I created two original Immortal Grades based on that.