The Choice of Immortal Herbs

The third item was the Cold Leaf Sword Grass, which Feng Baiyu had prepared at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for his steward, Shui Duanliu.

The Cold Ice Arrow Grass was covered in a layer of ice as thin as a cicada's wing. The plant was as slender as an arrow, its leaves shimmering with an icy, crystalline cold light. When touched, a bone-chilling frost would spread along one's fingertips. Several leaves grew in an orderly fashion along the stem, shaped like arrowheads with sharp, fierce lines and edges that glinted with a faint, silvery-white luster, resembling blades that had been meticulously honed.

This Cold Ice Arrow Grass barely qualified as an immortal herb, but it was the most suitable choice for a battle spirit master with an ice-attribute tool spirit. Feng Baiyu believed that once Shui Guan consumed it, he would immediately reach the eightieth-level quasi-Title Douluo rank. Even the threshold of a ninety-level Title Douluo would not be entirely out of reach.

As the person Feng Baiyu was second-most familiar with, he held his steward in high regard—a level of recognition that even his betrothed, War Eagle, could not match. Had there been a more suitable immortal herb for Shui Duanliu, Feng Baiyu would certainly have given him something better.

The fourth item, of course, was for his little follower, Wang Long.

Feng Baiyu had found one immortal herb and one spiritual medicine here, both of which were perfectly suited for Wang Long's Coiling Dragon Staff spirit.

The first was the immortal herb Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, which could strengthen the attack power of tool spirit masters, enhance the durability of their spirits, and possessed the potential to help spirit masters break through their level bottlenecks.

The high-grade spiritual medicine was the Dragon Head Spiral Pattern Fruit, which could stimulate and strengthen the abilities of dragon-type spirits.

Feng Baiyu was somewhat indecisive between the two, so he simply plucked both. Considering the Gold of Life he had obtained, it was only right that he give the lad an immortal herb.

Next, it was naturally time to prepare something for the little angel, Qian Renxue.

As a childhood playmate, Qian Renxue was worthy of an immortal herb.

After reviewing all the herbs, Feng Baiyu ultimately chose the Flame Radiance Holy Lotus.

The Flame Radiance Holy Lotus was named for its petals, which resembled burning sunlight, and its stamen, which contained a scorching spark of fire. It did not increase spirit power itself, but instead served two other major purposes: purifying the fire and light attributes of a spirit.

Qian Renxue's Six-Winged Angel was a spirit with holy, light, and fire attributes, though only the holy attribute had reached the ultimate level.

This Flame Radiance Holy Lotus had a high probability of evolving her spirit into one with ultimate holy, ultimate light, and ultimate fire attributes! Even if it failed to reach the ultimate level, it would still provide a massive boost.

The benefit was an increase in strength, but the drawback was... her cultivation speed might slow down a bit.

I wonder if Sister Xue will fly into a rage once she finds out about the side effects of this thing? Feng Baiyu thought about the potential scenario and chuckled uncharitably.

After putting away the Flame Radiance Holy Lotus, Feng Baiyu finally plucked the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma.

The Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma had the effect of strengthening the foundation, nourishing the vital energy, and increasing cultivation. It was not considered an immortal-grade herb, but for those whose potential was exhausted or who were advanced in age, it was better than an immortal treasure.

A spiritual medicine that could help Gangzi break through to the thirtieth level could hardly be called inferior!

This was prepared for Feng Ziqian, the head of a branch of the Feng Family. He had worked diligently for so many years; even if he lacked great achievements, he had certainly put in the labor.

With this Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma, Feng Ziqian would surely be able to enter the ranks of the Spirit Douluo.

As for becoming a Title Douluo, that remained to be seen.

After stowing these away, Feng Baiyu began to search for an immortal herb suitable for himself.

Feng Baiyu had absorbed the Gold of Life, and both his body and spirit had been greatly enhanced.

Searching for an immortal herb suitable for a Phoenix spirit in the resting place of the two great Dragon Kings was, in truth, a bit of a mismatch.

Especially since he had received the inheritance of the Phoenix God; a single attribute did not hold much value for him.

In the end, Feng Baiyu chose three herbs: the Strange Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, and the Gazing Autumn Water Dew.

The Strange Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was a purple chrysanthemum with petals that had a velvety texture and no scent, while its central stamen stood over half a foot tall and shimmered with a golden luster. Consuming it could clear the eight extraordinary meridians and cultivate a body as indestructible as diamond.

The Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone was a crystalline white flower that looked as pure and untainted as a green lotus or white lotus root. It could nourish the tendons and bones, and clear the eight extraordinary meridians.

These two immortal herbs were a pair, possessing complementary effects. Consuming them together could achieve a synergistic benefit of "combining hardness with softness, and cultivating both internally and externally!"

The Gazing Autumn Water Dew was emerald green throughout, with three snow-white leaves in the center, upon which dew-like water droplets condensed. Consuming the dew could increase spiritual power and provided a significant boost to Feng Baiyu's Fire Phoenix True Sight.

Feng Baiyu was currently only a twenty-fourth-level Great Spirit Master; after consuming these immortal herbs, his spirit power would likely reach the fortieth level!

The only drawback was that he had not yet found a suitable spirit ring. When Feng Baiyu would advance to a Spirit Elder or even a Spirit Ancestor depended entirely on finding a suitable Phoenix-type spirit beast.

Feng Baiyu turned to look at Feng Qingluan beside him, his tone firm: "Young Master Dugu should be able to wake up in about half an hour. As for Miss Dugu, I'm afraid it will take until I finish refining this immortal herb for her to finish as well."

He bowed slightly, his gaze carrying a hint of solemnity: "Grandfather, it is time for me to absorb the immortal herbs. I must ask you to protect me."

"Baiyu, rest assured!" Feng Qingluan said in a calm tone, though he did not relax in the slightest regarding what was to come.

Feng Baiyu's fingertips condensed slightly as he first slowly sent the three droplets of liquid from the Gazing Autumn Water Dew, which shimmered with a moist, watery light, into his throat. In an instant, the once-vibrant immortal herb withered rapidly as if it had lost its life force, turning into a wisp of ash that vanished without a trace.

Immediately after, he raised his hand and placed the brilliant Strange Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum directly into his mouth to chew. The crisp, tender petals burst with a rich, refreshing fragrance between his teeth, sliding into his stomach mixed with a slightly bitter juice.

Finally, he carefully peeled off the ice-pure, jade-like petals of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and swallowed them along with the tender yellow stamen at the center, a cold, fragrant scent instantly permeating his limbs and bones.

No sooner had the immortal herbs entered his stomach than Feng Baiyu sat cross-legged and closed his eyes. As his mind sank into his sea of consciousness, the spirit power within his body surged and flowed along the meridians of the Phoenix Art like a tide being stirred.

Fine beads of sweat seeped from Feng Baiyu's forehead, yet he remained completely motionless, with only his robes being buffeted by the surging currents of spirit power.

Dugu Yan was inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Feng Baiyu was on the bank, and Dugu Xin was at the furthest point. The three of them were absorbing and refining the medicinal effects of the immortal herbs, while Feng Qingluan and Dugu Bo stood guard.

Dugu Yan was in the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, surrounded by a faint blue-purple mist, using the tempering power of the ice and fire to accelerate the refinement of her herb. Feng Baiyu sat in meditation on a bluestone on the bank, his hands forming seals as he merged with the medicinal power within him. The furthest away, Dugu Xin, was wrapped in a layer of crimson spirit power, sitting as steady as an ancient tree with deep roots, every breath causing the surrounding vegetation to tremble slightly.

Dugu Bo stroked his beard, intending to step forward to ask Feng Qingluan for the secret to condensing a Spirit Core. However, upon looking up, he saw Feng Qingluan staring intently at Feng Baiyu as he refined the herbs. His gaze did not waver for an instant, and he did not even twitch a brow, clearly having all his focus tied to his grandson, with not a shred of energy to spare.

He swallowed the words that had reached his lips, could only touch his nose in embarrassment, and turned to look after Dugu Xin in the distance.

He figured his son should be finishing the absorption of the Snake Scale Fruit soon, so he decided to go over and stand guard by his side.