Hearing Jiang Li ask what kind of immortal herbs would suit him, Tang San's mind raced to analyze how to select the corresponding herbs to maximize the benefits for both master and apprentice.
Since his Blue Silver Grass martial soul was a plant, there was no doubt that absorbing the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot at the center of the spring would be the best choice.
In this way, his Blue Silver Grass could compensate for the inherent weakness of plant-type martial souls against water and fire, while the immense medicinal power within would solidify his foundation even further.
However...
The moment Tang San thought about how his master shared the same Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and how he had received so much kindness from his master over these past days, he hesitated.
He truly embodied the meaning of what a master is, and the saying that a teacher for a day is a father for a lifetime!
Furthermore, Jiang Li had handed the priority of choosing the immortal herbs to him without a moment's hesitation; it was clear that his master hoped to give the best and most suitable herbs to him.
Having thought through all the twists and turns, Tang San suddenly felt his eyes grow moist.
He could not think only of himself when it came to good fortune; he could not be such an ungrateful wretch!
"Master, I have decided. That Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo are very suitable for me to absorb."
"One can make the leaves of my Blue Silver Grass sharper, forging a body of diamond-like invulnerability, while the other can enhance the resilience of my Blue Silver Grass."
Pausing for a moment, Tang San continued, "Master, I suggest you absorb the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot. Besides those, you can also absorb that River of Oblivion Autumn Water Dew to increase your mental power."
Tang San finished speaking in a calm tone and stood obediently to the side, waiting for Jiang Li's next instruction.
Not absorbing the River of Oblivion Autumn Water Dew meant nothing to him; with the Purple Demon Eye, it was only a matter of time before he raised his mental power.
Because of his obsession with the Tang Sect, he could not yet pass this technique to his master, which undoubtedly pained Tang San's heart.
But if Jiang Li's mental power were greatly enhanced after absorbing the immortal herbs, he would feel much more at ease.
Jiang Li was quite surprised by the choice Tang San had made.
He had clearly seen the longing in Tang San's eyes for the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot just moments ago.
Yet, in the end, his obedient apprentice had restrained his inner greed and ceded them to him?
Without a doubt, Jiang Li was immensely satisfied at this moment.
He simply couldn't understand why such an obedient disciple had been molded into that state in the original story by that man.
Sure enough, everything was the fault of those naturally evil Tang family members and that flat-topped man!
Thinking this, Jiang Li handed the Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch to Tang San. Additionally, he took out some gold and jade vessels from his own storage Soul Tool. "Xiao San, then I will listen to you. I leave this Soul Tool capable of storing living things to you. Go ahead and pick all the immortal herbs you need."
Jiang Li thought for a moment and added, "If there are any herbs that can conceal one's aura, keep an eye out for those for me as well."
These things were not necessities for Jiang Li; after absorbing a few stalks, he clearly had enough.
The greatest opportunity at this Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was clearly not these weeds, but the remains of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings beneath.
Hearing Jiang Li's instructions, Tang San's eyes shone. With these top-tier herbs, he might be able to forge the top-secret weapon of his past life, Yama's Invitation!
However, he only intended to pocket the poisonous herbs; after absorbing two immortal herbs in succession, it would clearly be unsuitable to absorb any more.
If he didn't take these precious immortal herbs, Tang San would feel he had lost a great deal.
Yet, every one of these immortal herbs possessed the power to defy the heavens and change one's fate. With his current strength, he had no way to protect them and might instead invite a fatal disaster.
Therefore, he chose to extract as much poison as possible from the toxic plants, pack up the immortal herbs, and return them to his master for safekeeping.
It would be the greatest fortune for these immortal herbs to shine and flourish in his master's hands.
On the other side, Jiang Li stopped concerning himself with what Tang San was doing.
Given that boy's attainments in the way of poison, he was practically at home in this Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
He let his gaze fall once again upon the two-colored spring water.
The strange and spiritually rich immortal herbs surrounding him had only been able to grow by absorbing the energy dissipated after the death of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
One had to realize that if these immortal herbs were obtained by any Soul Master on the Douluo Continent, consuming even one would be enough to defy the heavens and change their fate.
And if he could find a way to refine the two dragon corpses at the bottom of the spring and absorb the god-level soul bones gestated within... wouldn't he be able to take flight on the spot?
Thinking of this, his gaze toward the two ice and fire immortal herbs at the center of the spring grew even more fervent.
But...
There was one thing the current Jiang Li also knew.
He naturally could not absorb or handle the dragon souls and divine bones of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings with his current physique.
However...
A strange, unnatural curve tugged at the corner of Jiang Li's mouth.
Perhaps sensing the excitement in its master's heart, Jiang Li's second martial soul, that cool Human Emperor Banner constantly emitting black mist, became incredibly restless.
Is my master finally going to refine this foolish world?
Otherwise, why would he be so excited?
"Heh..."
Jiang Li hurriedly covered his mouth. He was a righteous Blue Silver Grass Soul Master now; how could he let out such a villainous laugh?
Since my good apprentice has chosen to let me, his master, absorb them, I cannot let down his good intentions, can I? This item, it is destined to be mine.
Plucking and consuming the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot is not as troublesome as other immortal herbs.
Using gold and jade implements to remove them separately, consuming both within ten breaths, and then leaping into the spring water to refine the energy—Jiang Li remembered these steps with perfect clarity.
With a flash of blue light, Jiang Li retrieved the appropriate tools from his storage ring.
He aimed at the roots of the two immortal herbs and slashed swiftly, using his soul power to securely wrap them before bringing them before him, then swallowed them without a moment's hesitation.
In just a few breaths, his body suddenly shuddered!
A layer of icy blue rose from his feet, instantly spreading across his entire body and dyeing him a crystalline blue.
Before the blue light could fade, a scorching crimson followed closely behind, rendering his skin as if he were engulfed in flames.
Without lingering, Jiang Li plunged into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, caught between the assault of two extreme forces!
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