Ninth Grade Purple Zhi Aids Dugu Bo

Chapter 28 Ninth Grade Purple Zhi Aids Dugu Bo

Dugu Bo's pupils contracted sharply upon hearing this, his face filled with disbelief.

He strode quickly before Long Chen, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

As if to confirm whether Long Chen was lying, or if he had suffered any ill effects from consuming them.

"You... you really ate those two herbaceous plants? Those are both severely poisonous herbs, even I wouldn't dare touch them lightly."

Long Chen gave an indifferent smile and explained with a serious demeanor:

"I naturally know the potency of those two herbaceous plants. The one with extreme cold poison is called Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, and the one with extreme heat poison is called Infernal Delicate Apricot.

If either one were taken alone, one would die from the severe poison attacking the heart.

Although those two herbaceous plants are severely poisonous, their toxins can counteract each other, achieving a state of yin and yang harmony.

As you know, there are many poisonous herbs here. It's impossible to stay here for a long time without being affected. Even you can't do it, let alone me.

Therefore, I took the risk to try, consuming both herbaceous plants simultaneously. Now, my body can resist the poisonous gas here."

After listening to Long Chen's explanation, Dugu Bo's brows furrowed. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly spoke:

"Kid, your courage and boldness are indeed admirable. However, do you know how great the risk of doing so was? A slight misstep would lead to eternal damnation!"

"I naturally know the risks, but I also understand that only by doing this can I develop the detoxification pill here with peace of mind, and better help you and your granddaughter detoxify."

A smile flickered across Dugu Bo's face.

He had deliberately waited a few days to see Long Chen, wanting to test if Long Chen could use the herbs here to resist the poisonous gas with his own ability.

The result was that Long Chen had actually succeeded.

And in a way that shocked him.

"Forget it. Since you've already eaten those two herbaceous plants, I have nothing more to say. The fact that you can name them shows you understand their value better than I do. When will you start developing the detoxification pill?"

"I can start today. Follow me."

Dugu Bo followed behind Long Chen to a spot in the medicine garden.

Long Chen pointed to a pale purple immortal herb with a cap-like top and nine leaves, and said:

"This herbaceous plant is called Ninth Grade Purple Zhi. It's the finest of spiritual mushrooms, with the effect of consolidating the foundation, replenishing essence, and increasing power."

After speaking, Long Chen directly plucked it and handed it to Dugu Bo.

"Spiritual mushrooms are mild in nature and beneficial to your body after consumption. Chew and swallow it directly when consuming, then cultivate for a while to resolve the medicinal effects."

Dugu Bo took the Ninth Grade Purple Zhi, hesitating slightly.

He was a suspicious person, and he had only known Long Chen for a few days.

Long Chen understood all sorts of herbs better than he did.

Only he and Long Chen knew about this place.

If he died, the Medicine Garden he had painstakingly cared for over many years would fall into Long Chen's hands.

Therefore, he had to be on guard.

"Kid, my old life may not be worth much, but I still want to live a few more years. As the saying goes, one can never be too careful. For so many years, I've only trusted myself. I can trust you this once and eat this herb. However, if you dare to play any tricks, you'll be buried with me."

After Dugu Bo finished speaking, he spat out a green bead from his mouth.

Under Dugu Bo's control, the bead slowly floated in front of Long Chen.

"This is the Dan Bead condensed after my Martial Soul, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent, evolved into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor. Half of my strength is in this bead. Eat it, and if I die, it will detonate within you."

Long Chen took the Dan Bead and joked:

"Senior, I won't harm you. On the contrary, I sometimes even wonder if you'll kill me to silence me after I detoxify you and your Granddaughter. After all, besides you, I'm the only one who knows about this blessed land."

Long Chen knew that the Dan Bead could promote the condensation of soul power and would be beneficial for his cultivation.

As soon as he finished speaking, he swallowed the Dan Bead without hesitation. His dantian immediately felt a warmth and a sense of comfort.

Dugu Bo chuckled when he saw this.

"Although I, Dugu Bo, am cold-blooded and have killed countless people, I am by no means ungrateful. If you can truly cure the backlash poison for me and Yanyan, not only will I not kill you, but I will also treat you as a Friend. The Dan Bead you swallowed is beneficial for your cultivation. When I'm cured, I'll retrieve it for you."

"Can your words be trusted?"

"Of course, my word as Dugu Bo is as good as gold. To Tell the Truth, your courage is commendable, and you have potential. I originally wanted to take you as a disciple. But after bringing you to this Medicine Garden, I discovered you know even more than I do, so I abandoned that idea."

"Alright, I believe you. Quickly eat this Ninth Grade Purple Zhi. After absorbing the Medicinal Effect, we'll proceed to the Next Stage of treatment."

Dugu Bo nodded, put the Ninth Grade Purple Zhi into his mouth, chewed and swallowed it, then sat Cross-legged to cultivate.

An hour later, Dugu Bo woke up from his cultivation.

"Kid, that Ninth Grade Purple Zhi is indeed beneficial for replenishing Qi."

"Mm. You need to cultivate for a while longer to fully absorb the Medicinal Effect."

"Okay."

For the next period of time, Long Chen refined several pills for Dugu Bo and told him to take them for a while to observe their effects.

The Ninth Grade Purple Zhi was, after all, the finest of spirit mushrooms, and it was indeed beneficial for Dugu Bo's body, which had suffered from a backlash of poison.

After taking it, when the toxins in his body acted up, it wasn't as painful as before.

Therefore, after this matter, Dugu Bo's trust in Long Chen increased by a few more points.

This day, Long Chen woke up from his cultivation, his eyes lighting up.

"Dugu Bo's Serpent Emperor Pill is indeed a good thing. My soul power has been increasing faster, helping me break through to level forty ahead of schedule. Now I can go hunt soul beasts again."

Long Chen stood up and turned to look at Dugu Bo, who was cultivating and regulating his breathing nearby.

Just then, Dugu Bo also woke up from his cultivation.

"Senior, I have good news to tell you."

"Oh? What good news?"

"My soul power has already broken through level forty. Next, I need to hunt a suitable soul beast to obtain my Fourth Soul Ring."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, which then turned into praise:

"Kid, your progress speed is truly astonishing. You broke through to level forty so quickly."

"This is all thanks to your Serpent Emperor Pill."

Dugu Bo stood up and stretched his muscles.

"There are quite a few Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in the Sunset Forest. I'll accompany you on a trip."

Long Chen gently shook his head and smiled:

"Senior, I have a presumptuous request. Can you accompany me to the Star Dou Great Forest? I want to hunt a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast for my Fourth Soul Ring."

"What? A Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?! Kid, you've only just reached level forty. Are you that greedy? Can your body handle it?"

"Don't worry, I can handle it."