Dugu Yan's Confession, Nine Grade Dragon Mushroom

The medicinal herb before me was entirely emerald green. Strangely, three snow-white leaves grew at its center, with a few droplets of water resting upon them, looking just like dew left behind at dawn.

Xing Tian said, "One should not be greedy with delicacies, lest one burst from overeating. The same applies to consuming immortal-grade medicinal herbs."

"In layman's terms, the medicinal power of one immortal herb will occupy the house that is the human body, refusing entry to others. The powers of two herbs might even fight over the housing, leading to a backlash against the body."

"Although I previously consumed two immortal herbs, they happened to restrain each other, and with the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well to harmonize them, there was no harm."

"This herb before us is also an immortal grade, known as Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. Consuming it can refine one's eyes to see through all manner of strange objects. While that description is a bit exaggerated, it is not far from the truth."

"What makes it different from other immortal herbs is that its medicinal properties are very mild. More importantly, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew is not meant for remodeling the body or increasing cultivation power; it is specifically targeted at mental power."

"Therefore, I can consume it without suffering a backlash, and my mental power will receive a massive boost, enough to handle the Soul Ring of a ten-thousand-year Dark Spirit Sacred Beast!"

Dugu Bo said with disdain, "Since when did you become so petty? It's just an immortal herb. Just eat it; why do you need my permission? How pretentious!"

Dugu Bo added internally, You'll be my grandson-in-law sooner or later anyway, so what's mine is yours.

Xing Tian did not know whether to be touched or speechless for a moment, so he could only say, "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Xing Tian plucked the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, held it before him, and tilted it slightly, allowing the few droplets of transparent liquid to drip into his mouth.

As those droplets completely left the leaves, the entire Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew withered in Xing Tian's hand, turning into dust and dissipating in the blink of an eye.

After swallowing the liquid, Xing Tian immediately sat down with his five hearts facing the sky and began to cultivate.

Time ticked by second by second, and Xing Tian's head was gradually shrouded in a faint, reddish-gold light, the golden glow flowing like silk and threads as it continuously condensed toward his eyes.

After about another hour, Xing Tian finally woke up leisurely. A faint golden light still lingered in his pupils, making the surrounding environment appear brighter—quite miraculous.

Because Dugu Bo was standing close by to guard Xing Tian, the dazzling radiance fell into his eyes, making him feel a flash of white before his vision. He complained, "Good grief, it's like you've grown lightbulbs in your eyes!"

"What lightbulbs!"

Xing Tian replied speechlessly, "This is because I just consumed the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. My mental power increased too quickly, and I couldn't control my vision for a moment."

Xing Tian immediately circulated his energy, and the light in his eyes dimmed rapidly, returning to normal soon after.

"I'm going to pick up Yanyan."

Dugu Bo left behind this sentence and flew away, while Xing Tian began preparing the medicine for Dugu Yan.

When Dugu Yan arrived at the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well and saw Xing Tian, she immediately rushed over, hugged him, and said, "Xiao Tian, do you know? I was in so much pain at the time, agonizing pain. I was so scared, so scared that I would never see you and Grandpa again."

"Grandpa told me about the poison, and I felt as if I had been struck by lightning. I was truly afraid that the poison would flare up one day and I would never wake up again."

"In these three months that you were gone, I missed you so much. I originally wanted to wait for Lingling, but I... I'm sorry to Lingling."

Dugu Yan slowly loosened her grip but continued to hold Xing Tian. With teary, loving eyes, she looked at him and said, "I like you. I have to say it. I'm afraid I'll die from the poison before I ever get the chance, so I must say it... I'm sorry."

Xing Tian immediately understood and glared at Dugu Bo, who was standing behind Dugu Yan. Dugu Bo merely raised his eyebrows and grinned.

Xing Tian secretly thought, As expected. Dugu Bo had not told Dugu Yan the whole truth; he only mentioned the poisoning but omitted the fact that Xing Tian could already cure them, all to push Dugu Yan's advances. No wonder he hadn't bothered to change his hair color back to normal.

This old rascal, he's been holding back a scheme for three months. Looks like I'll have to fleece him! Xing Tian decided.

Xing Tian slowly broke free from Dugu Yan's embrace. This action made Dugu Yan feel very dejected, thinking Xing Tian was rejecting her, but he was actually just trying to free his hands to take out the prepared medicine bottle.

Xing Tian brought the bottle before Dugu Yan and said, "I have found a way to cure the poison. Senior Dugu is already mostly cured, and this is prepared for you. Take it once every midnight for seven consecutive days, then guide the toxins into your Soul Bone. Senior Dugu has already prepared the Soul Bone."

Dugu Yan was stunned. After blinking her large eyes several times, she finally reacted, her entire face turning red like a steam engine.

"Grandpa—!" Dugu Yan's angry roar echoed throughout the entire Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Oh my, Yanyan, Grandpa was wrong. Please forgive Grandpa."

Dugu Bo jumped to Dugu Yan's left, then to her right, looking completely fawning and obsequious.

But no matter where he went, Dugu Yan turned her head away, ignoring him completely, and simply held up three fingers.

Dugu Bo did not understand the meaning, but Xing Tian walked over holding something and said, "Sister Yan means that since you lied to her for three months, Senior Dugu, she is going to ignore you for three months."

"What! Three months?"

Dugu Bo was extremely distressed, frantically winking at Xing Tian, practically begging him to intercede.

Xing Tian would not help him; he simply handed the item in his hand to Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan's face was still flushed red. Beyond the shyness and embarrassment, there was also a sense of loss.

Because Xing Tian had no reaction, acting as if nothing had happened, Dugu Yan felt she had been rejected. She assumed Xing Tian just didn't want to make things awkward between them, so he chose to pretend nothing had happened.

Dugu Yan could only change the subject and ask, "What is this?"

In Xing Tian's hand was a purple spirit mushroom the size of a palm-leaf fan. Its top was like a cap, and beneath it was a jade-like dragon-shaped stalk. It grew nine leaves, and its entire body was coiled with dragon patterns. Observing it closely, one could even see specks of golden light.

Xing Tian introduced, "This is the immortal herb Nine Grade Dragon Mushroom. It has the effect of strengthening the foundation, nourishing the qi, increasing cultivation, and reborn the body. Because it is a Nine Grade Purple Mushroom that has evolved by absorbing the aura of a True Dragon for years, a Soul Master without a dragon-type Martial Soul can gain dragon bloodline by consuming it. If a Soul Master with a dragon-type Martial Soul absorbs it, they might even transform into a True Dragon."

"I remember that the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul belongs to the dragon-type. If you consume it, Sister Yan, your Martial Soul will likely evolve into a Jade Phosphorus Poison Dragon."

"Although your poison attribute won't be enhanced, the formidable physical body brought by a True Dragon Martial Soul will allow you to carry more and stronger toxins, and the probability of successfully practicing the Ten Thousand Poisons Heart Sutra will also increase significantly."

"It's that powerful! Wait, what is the Ten Thousand Poisons Heart Sutra?" Excitement and curiosity temporarily made Dugu Yan forget her shyness and embarrassment.

Dugu Bo hurriedly took out the Ten Thousand Poisons Heart Sutra and interjected, "It's this. It's one of the methods Xiao Tian came up with to solve our family's poison problem, but it is very difficult to practice."

Dugu Yan still ignored him. With a blushing face and tapping fingers, she asked Xing Tian, "How do I eat it?"

"Chew it directly, then refine it with your soul power."

"Okay." Dugu Yan took the Nine Grade Dragon Mushroom, chewed it a few times, and swallowed it. She calmed her mind, sat down on the spot, and began to refine it quietly.