Snatching the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng? Dugu Bo: Can Yan Yan also condense a Soul Core?

"The Speed Clan?"

Dugu Bo frowned slightly, asking with confusion in his Sea of Consciousness:

"Senior, what is the point of recruiting that bunch of Bai He's people who only know how to run away?

Their speed is fast, sure, but their attack power is a complete joke.

If a real fight broke out, this old man could wipe out their entire force with a single breath of poison mist.

Isn't it just a burden to bring in such weaklings?"

In Dugu Bo's view, while the Breaking Clan had a foul temper, they at least possessed formidable attack power and peerless medicinal skills.

They could be considered a powerful ally.

But the Speed Clan... besides delivering intelligence and running errands, what else could they do?

Furthermore, that old man Bai He was stubborn as a mule, clinging to his so-called "family honor" all day long; he was even harder to deal with than Yang Wudi.

"Who said anything about recruiting them?"

Yu Nan scoffed, his tone carrying a hint of disdain:

"A clan that is good for nothing but speed is indeed of little use.

And as you said, they have intricate ties to the Clear Sky Sect, and that old fellow Bai He is even Tang San's great-uncle.

With such a relationship, how could they ever sincerely follow us?"

"Then what does Senior mean..."

Dugu Bo was even more puzzled.

"I am having you scout their information, especially their current whereabouts."

Yu Nan said indifferently:

"The Speed Clan possesses an immortal herb they treat as a treasure, yet they have no idea how to use it—the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."

"Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng?!"

Dugu Bo's pupils constricted sharply.

Since leaving the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Yu Nan had been tutoring Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan on the subject of immortal herbs.

This Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was a legendary top-tier tonic, rumored to have the power to bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones.

"Exactly."

Yu Nan continued:

"While that item isn't strictly necessary for Yan Yan right now, it will be of great use to you, or for situations we might encounter in the future."

"Besides, since it is an immortal herb, leaving it in the hands of those people who only know how to run is a waste of a heavenly treasure.

We might as well take it while we're at it; it's only right to put it to good use."

"As for the master blacksmith Lou Gao..."

Yu Nan paused, his tone carrying a hint of appreciation:

"Although that old fellow is obsessed with forging, his craftsmanship is truly beyond reproach.

If Yan Yan wants to forge divine weapons in the future, or build defensive fortifications for the sect, we will certainly need him."

"Therefore, the goal this time is clear:

Win over Yang Wudi, gather information on Lou Gao and Bai He, and then... go 'collect' the herb from the Speed Clan."

After hearing this, a flash of realization and cunning crossed Dugu Bo's eyes.

So that was it!

Senior intended to fleece every one of these single-attribute clans!

"Understood!"

Dugu Bo responded in his heart, then looked at Yang Wudi, who was excitedly studying the Aromatic Silk Beauty, and gave a light cough:

"Ahem, Brother Yang, since we are allies now, there is something else I would like to ask you about."

Yang Wudi was in a great mood, finding even Dugu Bo's old face much more pleasing to the eye, and he waved a hand:

"Old Poison Freak, speak your mind!

As long as I know it, I won't hold anything back!"

"Do you happen to have any information on the master blacksmith Lou Gao, and... that old fellow Bai He of the Speed Clan?"

Upon hearing these two names, the movements of Yang Wudi's hands paused slightly, and his brows furrowed.

"Lou Gao?

That old fellow has been staying at the headquarters of the Blacksmith Association in Gengxin City, doing nothing but hammering away all day; it's easy enough to find him."

"As for Bai He..."

Yang Wudi sighed, a complex look flashing through his eyes:

"That Old White Bird has been having a rough time."

"Ever since the Clear Sky Sect sealed its mountain, the Speed Clan has been suppressed by Martial Soul Hall. Lacking offensive power, their lives have been truly miserable."

"In recent years, they were frequently harassed by other factions, forcing them to relocate constantly."

"However, I heard recently that they've settled down in a small town near Dragon Rising City, not too far from here."

"What? You want to recruit them too, Old Poison Freak?"

Yang Wudi looked at Dugu Bo with a strange expression:

"Forgive my bluntness, but while the Speed Clan is fast, they are truly lacking in combat... Besides, that old bird Bai He has a temper even worse than mine, and he has familial ties to the Clear Sky Sect. Trying to recruit him will likely be harder than ascending to the heavens."

Dugu Bo waved his hand, his face full of disdain:

"Recruit? This old man doesn't have the spare time to raise a bunch of bird-men who can only run."

"I just heard that Bai He has a fine medicinal herb in his possession, and I want to go... take a look."

Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi's expression turned peculiar.

Take a look?

More like go and snatch it, right?

But thinking of the Speed Clan's dismal situation and Bai He's stubborn, pedantic nature regarding his treasures, Yang Wudi simply shook his head and said nothing more.

As long as it didn't involve the interests of the Breaking Clan, he couldn't be bothered to care about anything else.

"Since that's the case, I'll tell you their exact location."

Yang Wudi pulled a map from his robes and pointed to an inconspicuous dot:

"Right here, about two hundred li away from Dragon Rising City."

"But Old Poison Freak, I must warn you: while that old guy Bai He isn't much in terms of strength, his ability to escape is top-notch. If you really intend to use force, you'd better figure out how to trap him first."

Dugu Bo took the map, glanced at it, and a sinister sneer curled his lips:

"Rest assured, in front of this old man's poison formation, even a bird will have to fold its wings and behave!"

"Yanyan, let's go!"

"Time to go meet that Old White Bird!"

High in the sky, Dugu Bo stepped through the void, carrying Dugu Yan as they rode the wind.

Feeling the "Soul Core" slowly rotating within his dantian, providing a constant stream of pure soul power, Dugu Bo's aged face was full of contentment.

Ever since he condensed this Soul Core under Yu Nan's guidance, not only had his soul power recovery speed surged, but his control over the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor poison had also reached a new level.

These tangible benefits made him look involuntarily at his granddaughter beside him.

"Senior."

Dugu Bo asked tentatively within his Sea of Consciousness:

"This Soul Core method is truly profound and infinite; I have benefited immensely. I wonder... could Yanyan also attempt to condense one? If she could have this reliance, her future cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds."

In his view, good things should naturally be shared with his granddaughter.

"You are quite greedy."

Yu Nan's voice sounded lazy, without a hint of reproach, but rather a sense of inevitability:

"Rest assured, this Soul Core method is the essential path to becoming a Limit Douluo or even a god. I will naturally teach it to Yanyan."

Hearing this, Dugu Bo felt a surge of joy.

However, Yu Nan changed the subject, pouring a bucket of cold water on him:

"But, now is not the time."

"Why?"

Dugu Bo was puzzled.

"Condensing a Soul Core requires an immense amount of soul power and microscopic control over that power. As a Title Douluo, your spiritual power and soul power have long since liquefied, so it was a natural progression for you."