Dugu Yan stared at the list, and the more she looked, the more familiar it seemed. Her heart pounded faster and faster, and her body began to tremble.
It wasn't fear. She was just too excited to believe she'd hit two jackpot-level targets.
Besides, this was countless times more incredible than winning two jackpots. There were at least a hundred rare and precious Immortal Herbs in her grandfather's garden.
At the minimum price of one hundred thousand points each, a hundred of them would be worth ten million points—and they were priceless even at that.
Converted into Gold Soul Coins, that came to at least a billion!
Her head was buzzing. She swallowed, then struggled to close the Mall and return to the Chat Group.
[Dugu Yan: Group Leader, are the descriptions of those rare and precious Immortal Herbs in the Mall real?]
[Wu Xing: Of course. Now you understand how rich your grandfather is, right?]
[Dugu Yan: I understand. Thank you, Group Leader. I'll send you some more pictures in my pajamas later.]
[Ning Rongrong: ???]
[Xiao Wu: ???]
[Zhu Zhuqing: ...]
[All the girls: ...]
By then, everyone had recovered from the shock the Immortal Herbs had caused and returned to the Chat Group. Seeing that exchange, they all sent a string of question marks.
[Wu Xing: Dugu Yan, don't get too excited yet. Your grandfather doesn't know what those Immortal Herbs do. He thinks they're weeds, and in the end, they'll all fall into someone else's hands.]
[Dugu Yan: What!]
[Dugu Yan: Group Leader, I have to go for a bit. I'll make it up to you with a few more pictures when I get back.]
Still reeling from the sudden windfall, Dugu Yan heard Wu Xing say that someone else would get the Immortal Herbs in her grandfather's garden and immediately sprang into action. She leapt right off the stone bench.
Without another word, she hurried toward Sunset Forest.
She ran into Ye Lingling on the way but didn't even have time to greet her. She shot past her good friend like a gust of wind.
Ye Lingling was left standing there, utterly bewildered.
All Dugu Yan could think about were those Immortal Herbs. The thought of someone else getting them just because they weren't recognized for what they were made her wish she had two extra pairs of legs.
As Dugu Yan hurriedly logged off, the Chat Group was once again stirred up by the Immortal Herbs.
[Ning Rongrong: Brother Wu Xing, can the Aromatic Silk Beauty really evolve my Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda?]
[Bibi Dong: Your Excellency Wu Xing, are you saying that Dugu Bo has a lot of rare and precious Immortal Herbs?]
[Ning Shui Fei Luan: Group Leader, can these Immortal Herbs really transform a Soul Master?]
[Nine-Tailed Sky Fox: Lord Wu Xing...]
Watching them eagerly fire off their questions, Wu Xing replied unhurriedly.
[Wu Xing: Of course. It can do more than evolve your Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda. It can also strengthen your foundation and build up your reserves.]
[Wu Xing: Dugu Bo doesn't just have a lot. He controls a never-ending Cornucopia. He just doesn't recognize what he has and thinks they're weeds.]
[Wu Xing: Besides, Immortal Herbs don't just transform Soul Masters. Let me put it this way: with enough effort, a Soul Master who takes an ordinary Immortal Herb could become a Titled Douluo. And someone who takes a top-grade Immortal Herb could reach the level of a Titled Douluo even if they were a pig. Tell me, isn't that ridiculous?]
Wu Xing wasn't exaggerating. According to the original story, everyone in Shrek except Little Scumbag would have found it nearly impossible to become a Titled Douluo in their lifetime without taking an Immortal Herb, let alone become a god.
Everyone sucked in a sharp breath. One Immortal Herb could produce a Titled Douluo, and Dugu Bo had a treasure trove that kept producing more?
No wonder the Group Leader had called him the richest person on the continent. It wasn't an exaggeration at all.
After speaking, Wu Xing thought of something and issued a warning.
[Wu Xing: Bibi Dong, don't even think about targeting members of the Group. If I find out, you'll be kicked out.]
[Wu Xing: Of course, I won't interfere if you make a normal deal with Dugu Yan.]
Bibi Dong had been wondering whether she should seize the treasure trove from Dugu Bo. Seeing Wu Xing's warning, she immediately abandoned the idea.
Immortal Herbs were precious, but compared with the opportunity the Chat Group offered, they were nothing.
[Bibi Dong: Group Leader, how could I? Dong'er isn't that kind of person.]
Bibi Dong gave an awkward laugh. There was no way she could admit to the thought that had just flashed through her mind.
[Xiao Wu: Pah! You old woman, you're rotten to the core. You'd have to be a ghost to believe her. Brother Wu Xing, I suggest you kick her out of the Chat Group.]
[Bibi Dong: Little Rabbit, that's enough! I've been patient with you over and over again!]
[Ah Rou: Bibi Dong, is my daughter wrong? You took her Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone. What's wrong with her saying a few words to you? She's going easy on you!]
[Bibi Dong: ...]
Bibi Dong immediately wilted when she saw that.
In the past, she would have flown into a rage if Xiao Wu had spoken to her like that. Now, all she could do was admit she couldn't afford to provoke her.
If her daughter would take her side, she could at least manage somehow. But she knew that if it came to a war of words, her daughter wouldn't help.
Actually, forget helping—she'd be lucky if her daughter didn't stab her in the back.
In terms of strength, she could take on the mother and daughter together. But when it came to a war of words, she glanced at Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who were keeping quiet in the list, and decided not to ask for trouble.
[Wu Xing: All right, that's enough. Let's put an end to this.]
Wu Xing stepped in and eased the tension between them.
[Ning Rongrong: Brother Wu Xing is right.]
[Xue Qinghe: The Group Leader is right.]
[Nine-Tailed Sky Fox: I support Lord Wu Xing.]
Meanwhile, back on the other side.
Dugu Yan sprinted the whole way without even having time to catch her breath, reaching her grandfather's Herb Garden as fast as she could.
At the edge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo was busy being taken in by Tang San. Just as he was about to lead him to his Herb Garden, his green eyes shifted toward the edge of the Poison Array.
Then he saw his precious granddaughter rushing toward him from the woods, her little face flushed, her forehead drenched with sweat, her breathing completely ragged.
Dugu Bo's heart clenched. He forgot all about Tang San and flashed toward her, reaching Dugu Yan in just a few steps.
"Yan Yan, what's wrong? Did someone bully you, or did something happen? Tell Grandpa, and I'll stand up for you!"
His voice was full of worry and anger. Jade Phosphorus Poison Mist stirred faintly around him of its own accord, as if he were ready to fight anyone who dared bully his granddaughter.
Dugu Yan braced her hands on her knees and panted for a good while. Once she'd managed to catch her breath, she spoke in a flustered rush.
"Grandpa, those pretty weeds in your Herb Garden—you haven't given them away, have you?"
Dugu Bo froze, looking completely baffled.
His precious granddaughter had rushed all the way here just to ask about the weeds in his Herb Garden?
He'd thought someone had bullied her. What a false alarm.
"Those useless weeds? They're still growing there. I haven't touched them or given them away. Why do you ask?"
Dugu Bo was completely puzzled. He had no idea why his granddaughter had suddenly asked about those weeds.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan let out a long sigh of relief. They were still there. Good, they were still there.
Otherwise, she would have had to experience the ultimate sensation of falling from heaven straight into hell.
She was about to explain when the corner of her eye caught Tang San nearby. Her expression darkened at once, and her heart gave a sudden lurch.
"Grandpa, why is he here?"
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