Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and Earth Dragon Golden Melon

Along with an Elder Token.

"Congratulations on becoming a member of the Elder Hall, Senior Dugu!"

Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. He looked at the Spirit Bone being offered to him and accepted it almost without hesitation.

Dugu Yan also leaned over curiously. Spirit Bones were treasures every Soul Master yearned for.

Every Spirit Bone granted a Spirit Skill. Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones were especially powerful—their Spirit Skills were on par with those unleashed by Soul Kings and above.

"This Spirit Bone is forty thousand years old. My teacher didn't say what Spirit Beast it came from, but since she asked me to give it to you, it must be suitable."

"Good, good. Su Wen, I trust you. My granddaughter and I will be with Spirit Hall from now on. It's just... I have one small request..."

"Let's hear it!"

"It's nothing major. I'd like Yan to attend Spirit Hall Academy and study alongside you."

Dugu Bo had thought it through carefully. Now that he had joined Spirit Hall, his granddaughter couldn't remain in Heaven Dou City.

Though Spirit Hall was powerful, the three upper sects had always opposed it.

The conflict would likely keep escalating, perhaps even turning into war.

It wasn't safe for his granddaughter to stay in Heaven Dou City.

Besides, Dugu Bo hadn't been idle since coming to Spirit City.

He'd asked around about Su Wen's performance at the Soul Master Academy.

A second ring a thousand years old.

The boy was truly the first of his kind, past or present.

He was certain to become a Super Douluo.

It was best to make the investment now. Even if he wasn't around in the future, Yan would still have someone to rely on.

"That's no problem. Miss Dugu Yan, what level of Innate Soul Power do you have?"

Chapter 52: Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and Earth Dragon Golden Melon

With Dugu Yan tied to Spirit City, Dugu Bo would be tied there too.

That would also keep Dugu Yan from entering Heaven Dou Royal Academy later and getting caught up in all sorts of trouble.

"I-I had Innate Soul Power at level seven. I just turned nine this year, and I'm at level eighteen."

Dugu Yan's lips curved slightly, her voice carrying a hint of pride.

She felt that reaching level eighteen at her age made her one of the best.

Hu Liena glanced at her and smiled to herself.

She said nothing.

She sat quietly beside Su Wen, listening to them talk.

"Good. Miss Dugu Yan will be among the talented students at Spirit Hall Academy and receive special attention. I'll have someone arrange your enrollment tomorrow."

As he spoke, Su Wen took a box from his Soul Tool and handed it to Dugu Bo. "Senior Dugu, you can stay in Spirit City for a while, then return to your own home and carry on as usual. For now, keep your joining Spirit Hall a secret. I have an Immortal Herb here that might suit you."

With Dugu Yan watching, Dugu Bo opened the box. Inside lay a ginseng root, crimson all over, its raised surface forming the shape of a dragon.

"This is a seventh-grade Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. It's still a step short of being an Immortal Herb, but its medicinal effects are certainly potent. I saw your Martial Soul in Sunset Forest before. It seemed to show signs of transforming into a dragon."

Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng could help Lovesick Heartbreak Red absorb medicinal effects. It also produced unexpected results when consumed by someone with a snake- or dragon-type Martial Soul.

Dugu Bo was a man of loyalty. Now that he'd joined Spirit Hall, he wouldn't betray it, so Su Wen didn't mind helping him grow stronger.

At the mention of Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng,

Su Wen remembered that the Speed Clan had one that was close to ninth-grade.

He'd have to find a chance to retrieve it.

It and Lovesick Heartbreak Red were a perfect match, their medicinal effects complementing each other.

"Can it really turn me into a dragon?"

Dugu Bo gazed at the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, unable to hide his shock and anticipation.

If his Martial Soul evolved,

he might have a chance of reaching level ninety-five.

Dugu Yan also looked at Su Wen excitedly.

"I can't guarantee it, but there's a chance. As for Dugu Yan, let her continue down the path of Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison. Her Martial Soul is a Jade Phosphorous Serpent, and it hasn't even reached the level of the Serpent Emperor. An Immortal Herb won't be enough to change her Martial Soul. Continuing with Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison will suit her better."

Su Wen planned to have Dugu Yan join Golden Class One and stay by his side.

After absorbing the Spirit Bone and then the Immortal Herb, Dugu Yan's strength would surge.

She might even become a genius with Innate Full Soul Power.

If a battle like the one at Jialing Pass broke out in the future, Dugu Yan could face hundreds of thousands of soldiers on her own.

After talking with them for a while, Su Wen and Hu Liena returned to Spirit Hall to continue their afternoon combat class.

Time flew by. A little over two months later, in Su Wen's courtyard,

Dugu Yan and Hu Liena were locked in battle.

After Dugu Bo left, Dugu Yan moved into the Soul Master Academy.

Su Wen gave her a token that let her enter Spirit Hall whenever she wanted.

Like the others, Dugu Yan attended class in the morning, then came to sit in on their afternoon combat lessons.

She and Hu Liena gradually grew familiar with each other.

But at only level eighteen, Dugu Yan was clearly no match for her.

She was beaten soundly every time.

Still, fighting a stronger opponent taught Dugu Yan a great deal.

"Whew!"

Inside the house, Su Wen let out a satisfied breath.

His Soul Power had smoothly broken through to level twenty-nine.

Ah Rou, Ah Yin, Hongdou, and Hong Jing had all improved their Soul Power as well.

Seeing them raise their Soul Power while lying around made Su Wen envious.

There was nothing else like this heaven-defying ability.

"Do you admit defeat?"

"Hmph, no. You're only winning because your Soul Power is higher than mine."

Su Wen pushed open the door and saw Hu Liena straddling Dugu Yan.

The two were grappling, neither willing to yield.

As Hu Liena grew stronger, her confidence began to show.

Except when she was around Su Wen, she'd become more proud when dealing with others at the academy.

Dugu Yan was just as proud, and she'd been raised by a Titled Douluo.

When the two of them clashed, sparks flew nonstop.

"Big Brother!"

Tian Yue ran excitedly into the courtyard and saw Hu Liena and Dugu Yan.

She froze for a moment, then let out a series of grumbles. "Fox Spirit, using your higher Soul Power to bully people again? Snake Spirit, I'll help you..."

Su Wen stared at Tian Yue, speechless. Dugu Yan had only visited a few times, but somehow the two had become close. They were always teaming up to resist Hu Liena.

"Ahem, Su Wen, your time is up..."

Golden Crocodile Douluo strode into the courtyard with a cheerful smile, then froze.

Three girls were tussling in the courtyard while Su Wen leisurely drank tea beside them.

His mouth twitched as he looked at Dugu Yan and Hu Liena with displeasure. "Aren't you going to stop them?"

"Girls' business. We men shouldn't get involved!"

Su Wen replied coolly. Golden Crocodile Douluo's face twitched. The boy's grown-up act made him want to smack him.

"Ahem!"

Suddenly, a cool voice rang through the courtyard with a cough.

The three girls immediately stopped and looked toward the sound.

Bibi Dong strode into the courtyard, her long legs moving with a confident swing. She glanced at Golden Crocodile Douluo. "Second Worship, in such a hurry?"

Then her gaze fell on Su Wen. Sensing that his aura had grown much stronger, a hint of satisfaction appeared in her eyes. She knew he'd broken through.

"Hmph!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo said nothing.

Who wouldn't be in a hurry about something like this?

Whether Tian Yue's fate could be changed depended on this Immortal Herb.

It could directly determine whether their descendants would continue to thrive as they did now.

The three girls sensed that the atmosphere had shifted. They all watched in silence, not daring to start fighting again.

Su Wen glanced at Bibi Dong. When she nodded, he took out a large box.

At everyone's curious looks, he opened it. Inside was a large melon!

It was a golden, melon-shaped object about the size of two fists, radiating earth-attribute energy.

"This is called Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It can strengthen the body, make up for flaws in one's cultivation foundation, and help break through Soul Power bottlenecks."