Douluo: The Venom System is Awesome

Hmm.

He gave a low response, put away the token, and said nothing more.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Bibi Dong did not delay any further. She waved her hand gracefully, her cold, clear voice echoing across the entire area.

"Seal the herb garden and harvest the immortal herbs."

As the order was given, the elite members of Martial Soul Hall standing by immediately sprang into action. They dispersed with practiced discipline, setting up perimeter guards and defensive Soul Tools at key locations, effectively bringing the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well under complete control.

Yue Guan, meanwhile, was as excited as a mouse that had fallen into a rice jar. He directed the disciples from the Medicine Hall who were specifically tasked with the harvesting.

They took out the large supply of warm jade boxes prepared in advance and began to carefully harvest those precious immortal herbs.

"Be careful! Handle with care! Yes! Use soul power to support the base, don't touch them with your hands!"

"Oh my! This Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid! At least a thousand years of maturity! What a treasure!"

"And this one! Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew! This is a fantastic item for tempering mental power!"

"Hahaha! Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum! Although it doesn't compare to my own martial soul, it is still a top-tier specimen!"

Yue Guan's voice rang out continuously, filled with the ecstatic joy of discovering a treasure trove.

Under his guidance, one immortal herb after another, radiating strange brilliance and rich spiritual energy, was carefully plucked.

They were then placed into specially crafted jade boxes and sealed.

Dugu Bo stood to the side, watching the herb garden he had guarded for half his life being "looted" in such a manner. His heart felt as if a bottle of mixed seasonings had been overturned.

He felt both the sting of loss and a deep reluctance to let go.

Yet, he was helpless to stop it.

He opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing, merely letting out a deep sigh. He then turned his head away, choosing not to look, his face etched with frustration and the exhaustion that comes after resignation.

These wonders of the world had, in the end, changed hands.

Once the majority of the rare immortal herbs had been properly harvested and sealed, Bibi Dong, Mu Junyu, Yue Guan, and the quietly returned Gui Mei gathered together.

They discussed the distribution of these immortal herbs.

With so many herbs, they naturally needed to be allocated based on merit, need, and status.

Yue Guan spoke first, his voice carrying irrepressible excitement.

"Your Holiness, according to merit, this subordinate and Old Ghost should each receive one."

His eyes burned as he looked at the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which was golden, brilliant, and shared the same origin as his own martial soul.

"This subordinate begs Your Holiness to bestow this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum upon me. It is the most compatible with my martial soul and may help my cultivation take another step forward!"

Bibi Dong nodded slightly: "Granted."

Yue Guan had contributed greatly this time; identifying the herbs, refining pills, and managing the garden in the future would all rely on him, so choosing the herb most compatible with himself was perfectly reasonable.

Everyone's gaze then shifted to Gui Mei.

The figure hidden under Gui Mei's black robes fluctuated slightly, his voice ethereal.

"This subordinate has no research into herbs; I leave it entirely to Your Holiness to decide."

He scanned the herbs seemingly at random before finally pointing to a mushroom-shaped immortal herb that was entirely purple with a slightly duller luster.

"If I must choose, that purple ganoderma will suffice."

The crowd was slightly taken aback. The Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma was indeed among the most "ordinary" of these immortal herbs.

Its primary effects were to strengthen the foundation, prolong life, and slightly improve aptitude; it offered little help in boosting immediate combat power.

However, Gui Mei's move was deeply calculated.

Firstly, it showed that he was not greedy for merit, and secondly, it left the better herbs for the Pope and those close to her—a silent form of flattery.

Bibi Dong naturally understood Gui Mei's intentions. A hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes as she said calmly: "Very well."

Next was Qian Renxue. Bibi Dong had already considered everything for her, taking a herb that was as white as jade, elegant in form, and exuding pure water vapor.

"Xue'er, this Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone is mild and moist. It can temper the physique, purify soul power, and nourish the skin. It matches your attributes and is perfect for you to consolidate your foundation."

Qian Renxue took the jade box, feeling the gentle power contained within, and felt a warmth in her heart.

"Thank you, Mother."

Then came the greatest contributor, Mu Junyu.

Bibi Dong looked at him, her tone softening considerably.

"Junyu, you have rendered great service this time. I allow you to choose two immortal herbs."

Mu Junyu had been waiting eagerly, and upon hearing this, he immediately pointed to two herbs with diametrically opposed auras—one icy blue and one fiery red.

"Teacher! I want the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot!"

Yue Guan explained from the side.

"Kid, you certainly know how to pick! These two immortal herbs have extremely conflicting attributes; for an ordinary person to consume them simultaneously is simply courting death! Fortunately, I know how they should be eaten~"

Mu Junyu chuckled.

"Then I thank you, Elder! It just so happens to complete my immunity to water and fire!"

Bibi Dong gave him a deep look before nodding in agreement: "Very well."

Finally, Bibi Dong chose for herself an immortal herb with layers upon layers of petals, emitting a soft white light and a delicate fragrance.

Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid.

The effects of this immortal herb were the most balanced and gentle, capable of reinforcing one's foundation, repairing hidden injuries, and nourishing the spirit.

It was exactly what she needed to make up for any subtle hidden dangers that might have been left behind by her reliance on devouring to rapidly increase her cultivation in her early years, as well as the trials of the Rakshasa God.

With this, the distribution of immortal herbs for the core personnel was complete. The rest, such as the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, and Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, among other top-tier immortal herbs with various effects, were personally collected by Bibi Dong.

They would be kept to reward meritorious subordinates or for other uses in the future.

Yue Guan was extremely fond of that king of flowers, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, but one cannot be too greedy...

The Martial Soul Hall's trip to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well could be described as returning with a full load, their strength and foundation having surged once again.

With the distribution of the immortal herbs settled, everyone couldn't wait to find a quiet place to begin absorbing this peerless opportunity.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei were the first to consume their immortal herbs.

Yue Guan's Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was of the same origin as his martial soul, making the absorption process twice as effective with half the effort. The vast energy not only greatly strengthened his physique and the quality of his soul power but also gave him a deeper understanding of his own martial soul.

Although Gui Mei's Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma appeared ordinary, its effects of consolidating the foundation and settling soul power were profound.

For an old-school Title Douluo like him, it was exactly what he needed, effectively shoring up the slight instability that might have existed due to his rapid advancement in his early years.

Several days later, the two emerged from seclusion one after another, their auras having undergone significant changes, becoming more condensed and profound.

Yue Guan's originally feminine aura now carried an extra touch of sharpness and luxury from the Sky Chrysanthemum, and he had actually broken through from level 95 to the peak of level 96!

Gui Mei had become even more profound and restrained, like a deep pool, and his cultivation had also stepped from level 96 to level 97!

The two looked at each other, both seeing the joy and anticipation for the future in the other's eyes.

Bibi Dong's process of absorbing the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid was the calmest, yet the most profound.

The balanced medicinal power was like the most delicate spring rain, quietly nourishing every subtle injury and flaw in her foundation that might have existed due to the Rakshasa God trials and the devouring of soul power.

It made her feel clear-headed, and her soul power circulated more smoothly and freely.

After emerging from seclusion, although she did not reveal any earth-shattering momentum, the brilliance in the depths of her purple-gold eyes was even more intense.

Her cultivation had naturally risen from level 97 to level 98, taking her one step closer to the absolute peak!

Chapter 58: The Curtain Falls (End of the Immortal Herb Incident)

After Qian Renxue absorbed the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, the effects were the most intuitive.

She had just broken through to level 40, and her foundation had not yet fully stabilized; receiving the nourishment of the immortal herb at this time caused her soul power to soar like a rocket!

She charged all the way from level 41 to level 45! Furthermore, her soul power was pure and solid, with no sense of instability whatsoever.

Her physique had also been greatly tempered, and her skin became increasingly lustrous like jade.

Feeling the surging power within her body, she was so excited she couldn't contain herself, even forgetting that her mother was still present.

She threw her arms around Mu Junyu, who was standing nearby, and planted several kisses on his face!

"That's great! Junyu! I'm level 45!"

Mu Junyu was stunned by her kisses, then grinned and hugged her back.

"Congratulations, Sister Xue!"

Bibi Dong watched from the side, her brows furrowing imperceptibly as she gave a light cough. Qian Renxue finally realized what she had done, her face turning as red as an apple in an instant. She hurriedly let go of Mu Junyu and stood properly, though the joy between her brows could not be hidden.

Finally, it was Mu Junyu's turn.

Following the method instructed by Yue Guan, he took the extremely risky step of consuming both the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot simultaneously.

The process was heart-stopping; the two extreme energies of ice and fire clashed wildly within his body. If not for the powerful adaptability and regulatory capabilities of his Symbiosis, he would likely have exploded and died long ago.

In the end, he successfully endured it, and the two extreme energies reached a balance, thoroughly integrating into his limbs and bones.

And the most miraculous effect appeared.

His soul power level had actually broken through the level 30 bottleneck without absorbing any soul ring, jumping repeatedly between level 30 and 31.

Moreover, because most of the immortal herb's energy was used to modify his body's attributes, bringing about dual immunity to water and fire, his soul power accumulation did not appear particularly exaggerated. He didn't even feel the sense of overflow that usually comes after level 30, as if his body's container had been expanded several times over by the combined efforts of the immortal herbs and his Symbiosis.

Perhaps because he had not yet obtained a soul ring, the final result remained to be seen.

Everyone marveled at the sight, and Yue Guan sighed repeatedly, remarking that this kid had incredible luck, guts, and an even more monstrous constitution.

With the distribution and absorption of the immortal herbs complete, their overall strength had increased significantly, bringing this trip to a successful conclusion.

Bibi Dong began to arrange the subsequent matters.

She first looked at Qian Renxue, her tone returning to one of seriousness.

"Xue'er, you have been away from Tiantou City for several days and must return as soon as possible.

"Avoid arousing suspicion. Now that your strength has greatly increased, you must be even more careful to conceal it and not reveal any flaws."

Although Qian Renxue was extremely reluctant to part ways just as her relationship with Mu Junyu had taken a step forward.

She knew that the mission took precedence, so she pouted and replied unwillingly.

"Yes, Teacher. I will return immediately."

Bibi Dong then looked at Mu Junyu, her expression slightly complex.

"As for you... since you have already reached level thirty, Teacher will obtain your third soul ring for you."

She paused, then added.

"As for the others, Yue Guan, Gui Mei, lead a portion of the personnel to remain here, set up defenses and restrictions, and bring the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well completely under the control of Martial Soul Hall. The rest of you, disperse and return to the city."

"Yes!" Everyone acknowledged the order and went about their tasks.

Qian Renxue cast a resentful glance at Mu Junyu before finally transforming into a streak of light and heading in the direction of Tiantou City.

Mu Junyu obediently followed by Bibi Dong's side, preparing to begin his journey to obtain his third soul ring.

Qian Renxue's figure completely vanished into the horizon, leaving only the personnel responsible for defense and guarding busy around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Bibi Dong withdrew her gaze, and as she turned her head, she happened to meet Mu Junyu's bright eyes, which were staring at her without blinking.

Their gazes collided, and both paused, the atmosphere instantly becoming somewhat subtly awkward and silent.

Bibi Dong quickly looked away, her beautiful profile outlined in cold, sharp lines under the glow of the setting sun.