Teaching the Soul Core Method? Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower! (Please Read On!)

At this, Dugu Bo's brows drew tightly together, and a flicker of confusion crossed his eyes.

"Your Highness, what kind of Poison Core are you talking about?"

Dugu Bo paused, then gave a bitter smile and pointed to his abdomen.

"To tell the truth, I already condensed a Poison Core inside my body long ago. It carries half of my poison cultivation.

"Although it greatly eased the backlash from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison, it only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. It still wasn't much use."

Qian Yu chuckled softly and shook his head.

"The Poison Core I mean is nothing like that crude thing inside you.

"The Poison Core I'm talking about is called a 'Soul Core'!"

"A Soul Core?"

Bibi Dong looked curious and couldn't help asking.

"Brother Qian Yu, what is a Soul Core?"

Qian Yu turned to Bibi Dong and patiently explained with a smile.

"It's a method of cultivation that compresses Soul Power to an extreme degree and transforms its very nature.

"Usually, only those who reach the Titled Douluo level have the ability to condense one.

"Once you condense a Soul Core, your Soul Power will flow without end.

"For the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul, a Soul Core can perfectly control all poisons, completely transforming their backlash into your own power."

At this, Dugu Bo's breathing instantly grew ragged.

His eyes were fixed on Qian Yu, as if he'd grasped the last straw that could save his life.

Qian Yu glanced at Dugu Xin on the ground and continued.

"With your son's current condition, his cultivation is far too weak. If he tried to condense one by force, he'd surely die.

"So we can only use an Immortal Herb to cleanse and temper his body, then combine it with the method I mentioned earlier to temporarily suppress the poison in his body.

"Once he reaches the Titled Douluo level in the future, he can condense a Soul Core then."

As he spoke, Qian Yu abruptly shifted tone, his sharp gaze piercing Dugu Bo.

"As for you, Dugu Bo...

"With your current cultivation and the Immortal Herbs here, you can condense a Soul Core right now.

"You'll completely escape the suffering of the backlash, and might even advance your cultivation further."

Dugu Bo was currently at Soul Power Level 88.

Refining an Immortal Herb and advancing two levels wouldn't be difficult.

Qian Yu leaned forward slightly, looking down at him. His tone carried an unquestionable authority.

"But there's one condition: you must truly pledge your loyalty to me!

"I don't want a mere verbal promise made just to save your son. I want your absolute submission."

Dugu Bo looked at Dugu Xin, who lay on the ground, barely clinging to life, then at the unfathomable Qian Yu before him.

He drew a deep breath. Without the slightest hesitation, he dropped to both knees, held his right hand up toward the sky, and spoke with forceful conviction.

"I, Dugu Bo, swear upon my Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul!

"If His Highness the Holy Son can save my son's life and end the suffering of backlash that has plagued my Dugu Family for generations,

"from this day forth, I, Dugu Bo, will serve Your Highness as my master. I'll brave boiling water and blazing fire, and won't hesitate to die ten thousand deaths!

"If I break this oath, may my Martial Soul shatter, and may I die a horrible death!"

Qian Yu nodded with satisfaction, a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Very good. Remember what you said today. Get up."

With that, Qian Yu turned and walked toward either side of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

His sharp eyes quickly settled on a jade-green Immortal Herb that curled like a little snake. He plucked it and tossed it to Dugu Bo.

"This is the Jade Phosphorous Earth Dragon Saliva. It's the best match for your Martial Soul.

"Take it and absorb it here beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"Its medicinal power will be enough to help you break through the Level 90 bottleneck.

"Once you reach the Titled Douluo level, I'll teach you how to condense a Soul Core."

This Immortal Herb hadn't been mentioned in the original story.

But Qian Yu didn't care.

Immortal Herbs were treasures. The more, the better!

Dugu Bo accepted the Immortal Herb with trembling hands. Feeling its surging poisonous spiritual energy, he was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

"Thank you for bestowing this medicine, Master!"

"Don't thank me just yet."

Qian Yu walked to the other side and plucked a large, pale-pink flower. It had no leaves, its stem was three feet long, and it gave off a faint, delicate fragrance.

He went over to Dugu Xin and crushed one of the petals.

"Your son's body is too weak to withstand such potent medicinal power.

"This is the Aromatic Silk Beauty. It can counter the world's strange poisons.

"Use it to protect his heart, then I'll use my Soul Power to cleanse and temper his body. That'll be enough to suppress the poison completely in his dantian.

"Once he wakes up, let him cultivate slowly and resolve the poison himself."

Dugu Bo kowtowed again and again.

"Master, I'll never forget your great kindness!"

"Enough. Hurry up and absorb the Immortal Herb so you can break through. I don't have time to linger here."

Qian Yu waved a hand, signaling for Dugu Bo to begin.

As Dugu Bo sat cross-legged and began refining the Immortal Herb, Bibi Dong walked over to Qian Yu and asked softly.

"Brother Qian Yu, what should we do now?"

Qian Yu smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over the valley's enticingly glowing exotic flowers and herbs.

"Of course, we should pick a few Immortal Herbs suitable for us while the father and son recover.

"This is a treasure trove rarely seen in the world. Since we're here, we can't leave empty-handed."

Qian Yu led Bibi Dong to a massive, pitch-black boulder.

Growing alone atop it was a white flower, its petals dotted with several startling streaks of crimson.

"Dong'er, this Immortal Herb is called Lovesick Heartbreak Red. It's a divine-grade Immortal Herb, and it suits you best."

Pointing to the white flower, Qian Yu spoke softly.

"But to pluck it, you have to think of the person you love most, focus your heart and soul, and spit a mouthful of heart's blood onto its petals.

"If you're even the slightest bit of two minds, then even if you bleed to death, you won't be able to pluck so much as a single petal."

A strange light flashed through Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes. Without hesitation, she stepped forward.

"Brother Qian Yu, let me try."

She closed her eyes, and Qian Yu's image immediately appeared in her mind.

Although they hadn't truly been together for very long,

the shock he'd given her, his care for her, and the domineering sense of security he provided had already been etched into her heart.

By comparison, those so-called happy days she'd once spent with Yu Xiaogang...

At this moment, they seemed so childish and laughable that they couldn't stir even the slightest ripple in her heart.

There was only one person in her heart now.

"Pfft—"

Bibi Dong activated her Soul Power, forced up a mouthful of heart's blood, and spat it precisely onto the petals of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

The flower absorbed the blood instantly.

The next moment, the white flower, which had been as solid as a rock, swayed gently and glowed with a soft red light.

Then, without a sound, it detached itself from the black boulder and drifted lightly into Bibi Dong's palm.

"Brother Qian Yu, I did it!"

Bibi Dong opened her eyes, holding the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

A tender look flashed through Qian Yu's eyes. He reached out and gently tapped the tip of her nose.

"I knew Dong'er would win its approval.

"This Immortal Herb will greatly increase your Soul Power and aptitude, and it'll also help you perfectly conceal the conflict between your Twin Martial Souls.

"Sit down and absorb it."

"Mm!"

Bibi Dong nodded firmly, holding the Immortal Herb as she obediently sat cross-legged beside Qian Yu.

Once Bibi Dong was settled, Qian Yu turned his gaze toward where the springs met at the center of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

There, two Immortal Herbs—one red and one white—gave off intensely frigid and scorching auras.

"Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot..."

Looking at the two Immortal Herbs, Qian Yu murmured softly.

"Since I've come to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, there's no way I'm passing up these two top-grade Immortal Herbs for tempering the body."

These two Immortal Herbs were practically must-have items for the protagonist on a visit to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!

However, Qian Yu didn't go to pick them right away. Instead, he turned and walked toward another corner of the garden.

There grew an Immortal Herb that was fiery red all over, with a crown-shaped top.

Bibi Dong, who hadn't yet fully entered a meditative state, opened her eyes and asked curiously.

"Brother Qian Yu, aren't you going to absorb those two Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs first?

"And what's that red one?"

Qian Yu carefully plucked the fiery red Immortal Herb and explained with a smile.

"This is the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. It's a great tonic for pure yang.

"The medicinal power of those two Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs is too extreme, so absorbing them carries considerable risk."

He looked at the Immortal Herb in his hand, a gleam flashing in his eyes.

"My Second Martial Soul is the Seraph, and it already has the attribute of Ultimate Fire.

"The pure fire-element energy in this Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is practically tailor-made for me."

"I plan to refine this one first."

Bibi Dong nodded obediently.

"I understand, Brother Qian Yu. Then hurry up and absorb it too."

"Mm. Focus on refining the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. I'll stay here with you."

Qian Yu smiled faintly, then put the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower in his mouth and closed his eyes.