On the Extreme North Ice Plains, the three of them built a bonfire.
Under Dugu Bo's careful preparation, the body of the Ten Thousand Year Ginseng King and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng were placed in a specially made medicine cauldron to simmer.
As the medicinal ingredients melted, the cauldron began to give off an astonishing fragrance. Its scent seemed to stir the most primal desires in the human body.
"This fragrance... Just smelling it has such an effect. What would it be like to drink it?"
"The Ten Thousand Year Ginseng King is already one of the finest spirit medicines in the world. Combined with the medicinal properties of the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, this pot of liquid medicine may be more precious than an artifact." Dugu Bo sighed. "Yao'er, you're really going to hit the jackpot this time."
Xue Yao nodded, his heart pounding with excitement.
The Ginseng King's body contained the essence of a hundred thousand years of cultivation, while the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng could perfectly guide that essence and help the body absorb it.
Combined, the effects would definitely be greater than the sum of their parts.
The simmering continued for a full day and night. During that time, the cauldron constantly emitted rays of light in different colors, showing how the medicinal properties were changing.
At dawn the next day, the liquid medicine was finally ready.
The entire pot of liquid medicine was a deep red, like blood and jade, and every drop contained immense energy.
"All right, you can begin." Dugu Bo carefully divided the liquid medicine into three portions. "Remember, drink it slowly. Don't rush."
Xue Yao picked up his portion and took a deep breath.
The instant the liquid medicine entered his mouth, a surge of warm energy burst through his