What Medicine Would I Need If I'm Not Sick?!

What Medicine Would I Need If I'm Not Sick?!

Dugu Yan's Soul Power was now at level thirty-eight.

Long Chen had told Dugu Bo that the Narcissus Jade Skin Bone could not only control the spread of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison in Dugu Yan's body, but also increase her Soul Power and help her break through to level forty.

Dugu Bo found it unbelievable, but he was also looking forward to it.

He trusted Long Chen.

After all, at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Long Chen had gotten him to absorb the Ninth Grade Purple Zhi. It had helped him break through after years without progress, raising his Soul Power to level ninety-two.

With the help of special Medicinal Herbs, even a Titled Douluo like him could make a breakthrough, let alone Dugu Yan, who was only a Battle Soul Elder.

Dugu Bo followed Long Chen to the room shared by Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling and said with a smile:

"Yanyan, your training at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena is over, right?"

"Yeah. Teacher Qin said he'd take us away tomorrow and back to the academy."

"Let them go back first tomorrow. We're going somewhere else."

Dugu Yan raised her eyebrows, looking puzzled.

"Grandpa, what do you mean?"

"I'm taking you to hunt a Soul Beast and help you get your Fourth Soul Ring."

"Grandpa, what are you talking about? I'm only at level thirty-eight. How can I get my Fourth Soul Ring?"

Dugu Bo chuckled and looked at Long Chen beside him.

"I don't know either. Ask this kid. He has a way."

Dugu Yan was even more confused. Growing a little anxious, she said:

"Grandpa, Long Chen, what are you two keeping from me? Stop teasing me."

"All right, let's get to the point."

As he spoke, Long Chen took the Narcissus Jade Skin Bone out of the Ruyi Treasure Pouch.

"Yanzi, I prepared this herb especially for you. It can not only detoxify you, but also help increase your Soul Power."

Looking at the crystalline white flower before her, pure as a white lotus root, Dugu Yan could hardly believe it.

"It does look different from ordinary flowers and herbs. Maybe it really can get rid of the poison in my body, but it seems unlikely that it could increase my Soul Power, too."

"Don't underestimate it. This isn't an ordinary flower. It's an Immortal Grade Herb, with the power to nourish the muscles and bones and circulate energy through the Seven Meridians and Eight Extraordinary Vessels."

Seeing how serious Long Chen looked, Dugu Yan stopped doubting him. She took the Narcissus Jade Skin Bone and smiled.

"Long Chen, of course I believe you. I was just joking. So how do I—"

"When you take it, eat only the petals, then suck the nectar from the stamen. After that, use your Soul Power to activate it, calm your mind, and absorb its medicinal effects."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you!"

Holding the Narcissus Jade Skin Bone, Dugu Yan walked over to a corner and sat down.

She followed Long Chen's instructions, taking the Narcissus Jade Skin Bone and then using her Soul Power to absorb its medicinal effects.

"Lingling, you don't have to return to the academy with the others tomorrow, either. I haven't seen Uncle and Auntie in over a year, so I want to go home and visit them. Come with me."

"Okay."

Long Chen had an Immortal Herb for Ye Lingling, but it wouldn't be appropriate to give it to her in front of Dugu Bo.

The Aromatic Silk Beauty could greatly increase Ye Lingling's Soul Power and might even trigger her Martial Soul Evolution.

Long Chen had also prepared Immortal Herbs for the Ye Tianming Couple. He planned to take Ye Lingling home to Heaven Dou City and give the herbs to all of them there.

Dugu Yan closed her eyes and focused completely on absorbing the medicinal effects of the Narcissus Jade Skin Bone.

As time passed, waves of warm, mellow energy flowed through her body, filling her with a comfort and vitality she had never felt before.

When she had absorbed the last trace of its medicinal effects, Dugu Yan suddenly opened her eyes, which sparkled with delight.

"Grandpa, Long Chen, I really did break through to level forty! This is incredible!"

Dugu Yan stood up, her whole body radiating a fresh vitality, as if she had been reborn.

Her emerald eyes no longer seemed as cloudy as before. They had become clearer and brighter.

Her complexion looked healthier, and she seemed more energetic overall.

Dugu Bo's face lit up with delight.

He patted Long Chen on the shoulder and praised him:

"Good lad, you haven't let me down. The Narcissus Jade Skin Bone is even more amazing than I expected."

Long Chen smiled and nodded, just as happy about Dugu Yan's breakthrough.

"From what I can tell, part of the Immortal Herb's medicinal effects cleansed the poison from your body, while the rest helped increase your Soul Power. It should have raised your Soul Power by at least five levels. But since you haven't obtained your Fourth Soul Ring yet, you can't sense the exact level of the extra Soul Power. Once you get your Fourth Soul Ring, the Soul Power it gives you should bring you to around level forty-four."

Hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes widened.

"From level thirty-eight to level forty-four? That's six levels in one go?"

"That's right. It could even be more."

Dugu Yan's face brimmed with excitement and confidence.

"Long Chen, thank you. This gift is far too precious!"

Dugu Bo was smiling, too.

"Yanyan, I'll take you to hunt a Soul Beast tomorrow and help you get your Fourth Soul Ring."

"Okay."

Long Chen reminded her:

"Yanzi, don't tell anyone about taking the Immortal Herb for now."

"Why? Not even our teammates?"

Long Chen shook his head.

"This concerns the safety of your grandfather's Medicine Garden. The fewer people who know, the better."

"Okay, I understand."

Dugu Yan suddenly thought of something and asked mischievously:

"Long Chen, is there an herb that would suit Tianheng?"

Dugu Bo shot Dugu Yan a glance.

"That kid isn't sick. What medicine would he need?!"

"Oh, Grandpa, I was just asking!"

"All right, get some rest. We'll set out first thing tomorrow morning."

"Okay, got it."

Long Chen and Dugu Bo returned to their room.

The boost the Immortal Herb had given Dugu Yan put Dugu Bo in a great mood.

"Kid, tell me honestly. Do all the herbs you picked from my Medicine Garden increase Soul Power?"

Long Chen grinned.

"Some do, and some don't. Every herb has different effects, and they vary from person to person."

"All right. I've already given them all to you, so what else can I say?"

"Don't worry. I'll help you protect that Medicine Garden."

Dugu Bo smiled and nodded.

"Of course I trust you."

Long Chen remembered something.

"Brother Bo, Teacher Qin Ming graduated from Shrek Academy. He might bring the Shrek Seven Devils into the Royal Academy. We may run into them at the academy, and if Yanzi happens to meet them..."

Dugu Bo understood what Long Chen meant and scoffed.

"Those good-for-nothings think they can get into the Royal Academy? Don't worry. They won't get in."

Early the next morning, Dugu Bo left with Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan didn't tell Teacher Qin or her teammates that her Soul Power had increased.

She only said she had something to take care of and would be away for a while.

Long Chen traveled with the team. When they were close to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he made an excuse that he needed to go home to Heaven Dou City and left with Ye Lingling.