Distributing Immortal Grass

"Move?" Dugu Bo frowned.

"Force all the toxins in your meridians and internal organs into a single soul bone."

Jiang Lin's tone was indifferent, as if he were discussing something perfectly mundane.

"A soul bone is an external attachment, not a vital organ. If the toxins stay there, they will no longer erode your heart meridians, and all the symptoms that need suppressing will vanish. Since the toxins remain within your body, the potency of your Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor venom will not diminish in the slightest, and your soul power will remain completely unaffected."

Dugu Bo's eyes flickered, and he remained silent for a moment.

"Force the toxins into a soul bone... I have tried to force the toxins out before, but..."

"It must be done in conjunction with my blood; otherwise, the deep-seated toxins in your body can never be shaken."

"Your blood?"

Dugu Bo exclaimed in surprise, subconsciously taking two steps forward, but the next second, Elder Chen and Tang Yuan silently blocked his path to Jiang Lin.

Seeing this, the corner of Dugu Bo's mouth twitched.

"It's not... I have already sworn an oath, how could I possibly harm the Young Master?"

Looking at the two men protecting their charge, Dugu Bo wasn't worried they would actually attack him; after all, he truly had no intention of harming Jiang Lin. When it came down to it, he had only just joined this team, so trust was naturally at its lowest, and he could understand their caution. But once his relationship with Jiang Lin grew closer...

Seeing the two men step aside, Dugu Bo shook those thoughts from his mind and continued to ask:

"Must your blood be used as medicine?"

Jiang Lin nodded.

"What about Dugu Yan? Is her condition the same as mine?"

"The same. The Jade Phosphorus Serpent venom is inherent to your martial soul. The pathology for both you and your granddaughter is identical, though she is not as deeply poisoned as you, making the process of forcing the toxins out much easier."

"Good, I shall go find a soul bone immediately."

Dugu Bo stood up. Having heard this method, he felt there could be no more perfect a solution.

But before Dugu Bo could leave, Jiang Lin's voice came again.

"There is a second option, which can be considered a stroke of fortune for you and your granddaughter."

Jiang Lin took two strange fruits from a jade box and placed them between the two of them.

The fruits were only the size of a fist, entirely a dull, dark gold. Their skins were covered in fine, scale-like patterns, resembling a miniature golden melon, yet they emitted a faint, fierce, and overbearing aura. It was the unique pressure of the dragon bloodline; even from this distance, one could feel a heavy sense of oppression in the air.

"This is called the Earth Dragon Golden Melon."

Jiang Lin tapped the Earth Dragon Golden Melon with his fingertip. "It contains a trace of the Earth Dragon's bloodline power, which is a great tonic for snake-type martial souls. After you and Dugu Yan consume it, there is a high probability that your martial souls will undergo Martial Soul Evolution."

Dugu Bo suddenly raised his head, his emerald green pupils constricting sharply.

His Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor was already one of the top beast martial souls, and in terms of toxicity, it was unrivaled in the world. But a snake was a snake, after all, and there was a chasm between it and a dragon. Such an opportunity as Martial Soul Evolution was something most soul masters in the entire Douluo Continent could not obtain in a lifetime, yet now, Jiang Lin had placed it before him so nonchalantly.

"Young Master... this..."

"The reason the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor's venom backlashes against you is, ultimately, because your body cannot withstand the toxicity of your own martial soul."

Jiang Lin didn't give him time to be moved, continuing, "But if your martial soul evolves from a snake into a jiao, or even gains the characteristics of a dragon, the nature of the toxicity will change. By then, the toxins will still be strong—perhaps even stronger—but they will no longer be a burden to you, because the evolved martial soul will be a power that truly belongs to you, rather than a double-edged sword that harms both the enemy and yourself."

Jiang Lin pushed the Earth Dragon Golden Melon toward Dugu Bo, his tone as flat as if he were discussing household chores.

"The specific operation is not complicated. After consuming the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, you need to use your soul power to guide that trace of dragon bloodline into the origin of your martial soul. This process will last about three to five days, during which there will be one instance of martial soul backlash; you just need to endure it. Yan is younger than you, and her martial soul has greater plasticity. Let her consume it first, and you can stand guard for her. Once she has successfully evolved, you can proceed."

Dugu Bo reached out both hands, cradling the Earth Dragon Golden Melon in his palms. His fingers trembled slightly, and for the first time, an undisguised look of emotion appeared in those eyes that were usually as cold as a venomous snake. Detoxification was saving his life, but allowing his martial soul to evolve would let his old bones take a few more steps forward.

"Don't be in such a hurry to thank me."

Jiang Lin had already stood up, turning his back to him and waving a hand. "Only after the evolution is successful will your title of Poison Douluo truly be worthy of the name—a dignified Title Douluo, being half-dead from your own poison all day long, what kind of look is that?"

Dugu Bo looked at Jiang Lin's back, silently set down the Earth Dragon Golden Melon in his hands, and then bowed sincerely to Jiang Lin.

"I will never forget the Young Master's kindness."

After speaking, he placed the Earth Dragon Golden Melon into his storage Soul Tool and flew away from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Jiang Lin did not stop him. Watching Dugu Bo disappear completely, he turned to Elder Chen and Tang Yuan and said:

"The old poison master will likely need some time to finish his business, and I have already reached level 40."

The implication in Jiang Lin's words was clear: he intended to obtain his fourth soul ring.

This statement caught Elder Chen off guard. Subconsciously, he used his spiritual power to sense the aura emanating from Jiang Lin, and a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

Tang Yuan, however, did not react as strongly.

Because he had already noticed it.

Noticing it was one thing, but Tang Yuan was still deeply curious about how someone could increase their soul power by 6 levels in just two days.

Was that immortal herb... truly that miraculous?

If he were to obtain a suitable one, would he be able to leap directly over that hurdle?

Seeming to perceive Tang Yuan's thoughts, Jiang Lin took two jade boxes out of his Soul Tool and placed them into their hands.

"This is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. Both are very suitable for you. Once you have consumed them, go and help me hunt for my soul ring."

The two men took the jade boxes and exchanged a glance.

Without a moment's hesitation, they both consumed them.

Jiang Lin scooted back, took a small stool out of his Soul Tool, and sat down.

Then, he took out some dried meat and water to begin replenishing his energy.

After all, by his reckoning, he hadn't eaten in nearly two days.

While he had appeared calm while speaking to them earlier, in reality, he was so hungry he had no strength left.

Time ticked away, and in the blink of an eye, the sky began to darken.

Elder Chen was the first to wake.

Level 93!

Feeling his surging soul power and the increased purity of his flames, the usual lethargy faded from Elder Chen's eyes.

Not long after, Tang Yuan also woke up...