"Alright."
Dugu Yan thought for a moment, then pursed her lips and spoke.
Since this pill was not much different from the White Snake Liquid Yu Cheng had taken, it probably would not cause any harm. After all, Yu Cheng was standing right in front of her, lively and well.
In the soul beast forest, Dugu Yan had witnessed Yu Cheng's skilled techniques.
She knew she was no match for him.
Moreover, Yu Cheng had displayed another Hundred Grass Pill today, and even Ye Lingling had praised it highly.
Dugu Yan picked up the small white bottle and swallowed the pill in one gulp. Then she sat cross-legged, held her breath, and focused her mind.
"Bro, she'll be alright, won't she?"
Yu Cheng communicated with the Ash Box inwardly.
This White Snake Pill had been refined by Youth Yu Cheng over the course of an entire day, using White Phosphorus Snake venom as the main ingredient and Seven Leaf Purple Orchid as the supplementary ingredient.
In terms of medicinal effect, it far surpassed the White Snake Liquid Yu Cheng had consumed.
As for toxicity, it was more than ten times that of the White Snake Liquid!
If Yu Cheng had not known that Youth Yu Cheng needed him to fulfill his final wish and would not harm him, he would never have dared let Dugu Yan try it.
"Don't worry. Her Jade Phosphorous Serpent venom has long since invaded her internal organs. This little bit of snake venom is nothing more than an after-dinner dessert to her."
Youth Yu Cheng spoke confidently.
"I'm rather curious how she managed to grow up like this. And what is Dugu Bo's body like?"
Yu Cheng asked curiously, "You never studied Dugu Bo before?"
Youth Yu Cheng spread his hands. "Dugu Bo and I aren't familiar. With that temperament of his, if he found out I wanted to study his body, he'd probably fire off his Ninth Soul Skill straight away."
"Damn! Then why did you tell me to bait Dugu Yan and use her to draw out her grandfather?"
Yu Cheng glared.
"Hehe, approaching him as a stranger definitely won't work, but a future grandson-in-law is different."
Youth Yu Cheng chuckled.
Hearing that, Yu Cheng could not help rolling his eyes.
His gaze lingered on Dugu Yan's face for an extra moment before he smiled knowingly.
How vulgar!
Yu was a man who had read the Spring and Autumn Annals.
About half an hour later, Dugu Yan opened her eyes.
"Captain, how do you feel?"
Osler leaned closer and asked curiously.
"Smack!"
Dugu Yan slapped his shoulder and squeezed hard.
"It hurts, it hurts!"
Osler grimaced and repeatedly begged for mercy.
"Yan, you've broken through to Rank 34!"
Qin Ming walked over, his tone full of surprise.
A year ago, Dugu Yan had obtained a two-thousand-year Thousand-Year Third Soul Ring. At the time, her Soul Power had been around Rank 31 and a half.
After a year of hard cultivation, her Soul Power had risen by a little more than two ranks.
Qin Ming had estimated that she would need another two or three months to reach Rank 34.
Who would have thought...
After taking Yu Cheng's pill, she had broken through immediately!
"Yan, let me check your Soul Power."
Qin Ming walked to Dugu Yan's side, his expression stern.
"Alright!"
Dugu Yan nodded, releasing her martial soul.
Qin Ming placed his right hand on Dugu Yan's shoulder. His Soul Power gathered and slowly entered the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul.
In an instant, Dugu Yan's aura surged, releasing a powerful pressure.
Before long, Qin Ming withdrew his hand.
His eyes were filled with delight.
"This pill is truly miraculous!"
Qin Ming said in astonishment.
He turned to Yu Cheng, his eyes gleaming.
Dugu Yan's body was brimming with vitality and blood, and her Soul Power was rich and abundant. There were no problems whatsoever.
A pill that could instantly raise a Soul Elder's Soul Power by half a rank without any side effects was something Qin Ming had never even heard of.
With this pill alone, Yu Cheng could become a master alchemist!
"Yu Cheng, can this pill be refined in batches?"
Qin Ming asked excitedly.
However, Yu Cheng's words poured a bucket of cold water over him.
"No."
Yu Cheng shook his head. "The herbs required for this pill are very scarce, and snake venom is not so easy for Soul Masters with other martial souls to withstand."
"Ah."
Qin Ming let out a faint sigh.
He quickly came to his senses and patted Yu Cheng on the shoulder. "Yu Cheng, give me the list of ingredients as well. I'll prepare the materials. I won't need much, so it won't take up too much of your cultivation time."
"No problem."
Yu Cheng smiled and handed him a list.
At that moment, Dugu Yan walked over to Yu Cheng.
"Yu Cheng, thank you!"
She looked at Yu Cheng with blazing eyes, her tone sincere.
Yu Cheng waved his hand. "Captain, we're teammates. Saying thanks makes things too formal. If you really feel bad about it, just pay me."
"Hahaha."
Dugu Yan could not help laughing.
She suddenly realized that, aside from burying himself in theoretical research, Yu Cheng was actually quite an interesting person.
After a long while, her emotions finally settled.
"Can I take your pill regularly?"
Dugu Yan asked.
"No."
Yu Cheng explained, "Although your body can resist part of the snake venom, accumulated over a long time, it will eventually cause harm."
"However..."
His tone shifted.
"Taking one every three months should not be a problem."
"And before every dose, I must give you a physical examination," Yu Cheng said solemnly.
"Mm, then I'll have to trouble you from now on."
Dugu Yan nodded.
Her eyes flickered as she took out a black gold card from her Soul Tool.
"There are ten thousand Gold Soul Coins in here. Consider it advance payment for your reward."
"Thank you, Captain!"
Yu Cheng accepted the Black Gold Card with a smile.
He had not expected Dugu Yan to be such a little rich girl. This deal had been worth it.
Night fell.
Inside the dormitory.
Yu Cheng skillfully manipulated his Soul Power, and blazing flames rose within the Pill Furnace.
"As expected of my past self. You had such powerful control at just over Rank 20."
Youth Yu Cheng praised him.
"Although we share the same anchor point, we're still two people. Don't flatter yourself."
Yu Cheng said seriously.
"Nice. Who was it that just blew up the furnace?"
Youth Yu Cheng teased.
"Could it be that someone deliberately left out a step?"
Yu Cheng retorted without hesitation.
Youth Yu Cheng had a cheerful personality, the complete opposite of Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng.
He even liked to fool around from time to time.
Yu Cheng guessed that he had been stuck in the Ash Box for too long and had become stifled.
"Hehe..."
Youth Yu Cheng chuckled. Just as he was about to retort, he suddenly sensed a set of footsteps outside the door.
"Someone's here."
"Who is it?"
Yu Cheng composed himself and asked curiously.
"A man. Unfortunately, it isn't Dugu Yan coming to see you," Youth Yu Cheng replied with a smile.
Before long, a knock sounded outside.
"Knock, knock, knock~"
"Come in~"
The door opened. Yu Cheng was somewhat surprised to see the visitor. "Brother Tianheng, what brings you here?"
Yu Tianheng smiled, his gaze lingering on the Pill Furnace in the room for a moment.
"Yu Cheng, you're still refining pills so late at night?"
Yu Tianheng asked with a smile.
"That's right. That fellow Osler ordered ten Hundred Grass Pills all at once. Charging him a thousand Gold Soul Coins is practically a huge loss!"
Yu Cheng said half-jokingly.
Yu Tianheng smiled awkwardly. He wanted to say something, but hesitated.
At last, he made up his mind.
"Yu Cheng, I want you to refine some pills for me."
Yu Tianheng gathered his courage and spoke.
"I thought it was something serious. So you just want me to refine pills? No problem!"
Yu Cheng patted Yu Tianheng on the shoulder.
In Yu Cheng's plan, revealing part of his abilities as an alchemist had only been meant to get close to Dugu Yan, so he could plot for the Immortal Herbs when the opportunity arose.
Unexpectedly, Dugu Yan had not taken the bait. Yu Tianheng had instead.
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