The second was an Immortal Herb, pure white as jade and shaped like an orchid. Its layered petals gave off a faint fragrance.
The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid had mild, mellow medicinal properties. It could strengthen one's foundation, heal hidden injuries, and improve one's constitution.
Dugu Ce had damaged his foundation when the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison had turned on him. This Immortal Herb was just what he needed to heal the damage—and might even help him advance further.
The third was an herb of deep green, shaped like a lingzhi mushroom, with a dim sheen rippling across its surface. The Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma could raise Soul Power cultivation and nourish poison-type Martial Souls, making it suitable for Dugu Bo himself.
"Senior, these three are for you and your son."
Yu Tianlong carefully presented the three Immortal Herbs to Dugu Bo, explaining them one by one:
"This Blood Swan Kiss can be used alongside your poison cultivation technique, amplifying the poison's effects a thousandfold. This Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid can strengthen the foundation and heal its damage, so it's suitable for Brother Dugu Ce. This Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma can increase Soul Power and nourish your Martial Soul, so it's best for you to take."
Dugu Bo's eyes grew brighter and brighter as he listened. When he heard what the "Blood Swan Kiss" could do, he couldn't help sucking in a sharp breath.
"It can amplify the poison's effects a thousandfold? Doesn't that mean I could kill a Title Douluo by releasing just a little poison?"
"In theory, yes. But you'll still need to be careful when using it, Senior. Amplifying the effect a thousandfold could pose some risk to you as well," Yu Tianlong reminded him.
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing." Dugu Bo gingerly accepted the three Immortal Herbs, holding them like priceless treasures. His face brimmed with excitement. "You're a good lad. You've really thought of everything!"
Only after choosing herbs for Dugu Bo and his son did Yu Tianlong begin selecting some for himself.
He stood beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, his gaze shifting between the two pools as he quickly weighed his options.
His situation was rather unusual. He had two Martial Souls—Little Gold and Little Silver—representing two different paths: strength and elemental power.
Moreover, both Luo Sanpao possessed the ability to devour and evolve. In theory, they could absorb the medicinal power of several Immortal Herbs without having to worry about conflicting effects.
Even so, he needed to proceed step by step. He couldn't just gobble everything down at once.
First, he went to the Infernal Delicate Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. One was fire, the other ice, and each contained energy of the utmost purity in its respective element.
He planned to have Little Silver absorb them. Little Silver represented the elemental path, and absorbing these two extreme elements could greatly enhance its control over elemental power. It might even comprehend how to combine the properties of ice and fire.
Next, he plucked the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. This Immortal Herb could strengthen the bones and muscles and invigorate the blood, making it suitable for Soul Masters who followed the path of strength.
He planned to have Little Gold absorb it, further improving its physical strength and explosive power.
Then he plucked the Aromatic Silk Beauty. This Immortal Herb could neutralize a hundred poisons, and wearing it would make one immune to all toxins. He planned to keep it for himself, just in case.
Finally, he walked to the very center of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where an extraordinary Immortal Herb was growing.
It was crystalline and translucent all over, as if it had been carved from crystal.
"The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew..." Yu Tianlong murmured, a flash of delight in his eyes.
This Immortal Herb could greatly enhance a Soul Master's spiritual power and perception. It might even grant abilities such as "X-ray vision" or "insight."
For him, someone who needed to control two Luo Sanpao at once, improving his spiritual power meant he could better coordinate Little Gold and Little Silver in battle. It was tremendously important.
He carefully picked the Immortal Herb and placed it with the others.
"That should do it." Yu Tianlong looked at the Immortal Herbs laid out before him and took a deep breath. "This should be enough for me, Little Gold, and Little Silver to undergo a complete transformation."
He turned to Dugu Bo. "Senior, I plan to go into seclusion here and absorb and refine all these Immortal Herbs. It may take quite a while. During that time..."
"Go ahead and focus on your seclusion. I'll protect you." Dugu Bo cut him off, thumping his chest. "With me here, I guarantee not even a mosquito will get in."
"Thank you, Senior." Yu Tianlong nodded gratefully, then found a flat patch of ground and sat cross-legged.
Little Gold and Little Silver settled beside him, one on each side, their eyes shining with anticipation.
They could sense that the energy in these Immortal Herbs would be hugely beneficial to them.
Yu Tianlong picked up the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and handed it to Little Gold. "Little Gold, this one's yours."
Little Gold gave an excited "Luo!" and swallowed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum in one gulp.
Golden light erupted from its body. Its form began to change violently.
Its bones crackled, its muscles swelled and contracted, its golden scales grew denser and harder, and the single horn on its forehead lengthened by a small but visible amount.
It let out a pained grunt, yet its gaze remained resolute as it struggled to digest the domineering energy.
Yu Tianlong then handed the Infernal Delicate Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass to Little Silver. "Little Silver, these two are for you. Eat the red one first, then the blue one. Don't get the order wrong."
Little Silver nodded obediently and swallowed the Infernal Delicate Apricot first. Crimson light burst inside its body, turning it bright red in an instant, as if it were about to catch fire.
But it gritted its teeth and held on. Once the burning sensation had eased slightly, it swallowed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.
The icy blue and crimson light collided violently inside it. Little Silver's body turned red, then blue, as if it were caught in a battle between ice and fire.
It curled up in agony, but a stubborn glint shone in its glazed eyes. It held on desperately, refusing to let that power run wild.
Yu Tianlong watched the two Luo Sanpao in pain. His heart ached for them, but he knew this was a transformation they had to endure. He took a deep breath, picked up the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, and put it in his mouth.
A cool, gentle energy flowed down his throat and into his body, surging straight toward the crown of his head.
It was as if a clear stream washed through his mind. The world became sharper than ever before. He could feel every trace of elemental energy drifting in the air, hear leaves falling in the distance, and sense insects wriggling beneath the ground...
His spiritual power was growing at an astonishing rate.
Beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, one man and two beasts sank into deep absorption and refinement.
At that moment, a thousand miles away, Yu Xiaogang strode proudly along the main avenue of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's estate.
"Achoo!" He suddenly let out a loud sneeze, rubbed his nose, and muttered, "Who's talking about me?"
But he quickly forgot the little interruption, because he was in an excellent mood.
Ever since he had absorbed a trace of blood from Yu Tianlong's golden Luo Sanpao, his own Luo Sanpao had seemed to become an entirely different species.