Feng Baiyu saw that his grandfather was still focused on refining the Immortal Herb, so he raised a hand and pointed somewhere farther away. Dugu Yan understood at once and silently followed him over.
"Miss Dugu." Feng Baiyu spoke gently, looking up at her. "After absorbing those two Immortal Herbs, have you noticed any unusual changes?"
"Young Master, please don't call me Miss Dugu anymore. From now on, I'm your subordinate. You can call me Yan Zi or Yan Yan." Dugu Yan showed none of the earlier disdain that came from thinking "the young master is just a little brat." She lowered her head respectfully and said, "After absorbing those two Immortal Herbs, my Martial Soul has completely transformed. It's just a shame I couldn't keep my Poison-type attribute. I'm afraid I've disappointed you, Young Master."
"No Poison-type attribute?" As Feng Baiyu listened to Dugu Yan, the corner of his mouth twitched awkwardly.
Indeed, she no longer had a Poison-type attribute, but he certainly wasn't disappointed!
[Name]: Dugu Yan
[Martial Soul]: Ice-Fire Flood Dragon
[Age]: Twelve
[Cultivation]: Level 25 Soul Grandmaster
[Soul Skills]: [Flood Dragon Body] [Ice-Fire Body]
[Flood Dragon Body]: Increases attack, defense, and speed by 30%.
[Ice-Fire Body]: Increases Ice-type and fire-type attacks by 30%.
Though Dugu Yan's Martial Soul hadn't retained its Poison-type attribute, her Jade Phosphorous Serpent had completed its transformation, evolving into the powerful Ice-Fire Flood Dragon!
It was evolving toward the Eastern Divine Dragon, not the rugged form of a Western giant lizard like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. If Dugu Yan encountered another fortuitous opportunity in the future, her Martial Soul might yet evolve into the formidable Ice-Fire Dragon!
After her Martial Soul transformed, her two previous support-type Soul Skills had also improved across the board. The current Dugu Yan could easily defeat three versions of herself from before they absorbed the Immortal Herbs!
And as her Soul Power Level rose, she would grow even stronger.
"So what if you lost your Poison-type attribute? You're a girl. Why play around with poison?" Feng Baiyu had already gleaned every detail of Dugu Yan's information, but deliberately pretended to know nothing. "What has your Martial Soul turned into? And how much stronger have you become?"
"My Martial Soul now..." Dugu Yan couldn't hold back her smile any longer. Her eyes curved into crescents, and her voice brimmed with unconcealed delight. "It's evolved into the Ice-Fire Flood Dragon..."
Dugu Yan went into detail about her Martial Soul's evolution. As she spoke, excitement shone in her eyes. "I feel terrifyingly strong now!"
Feng Baiyu put on just the right expression of surprise, then smiled and praised her. "Amazing! Once you've fully grown, the title of strongest Beast Martial Soul in the world may have to change hands!"
"It's all thanks to you, Young Master." Dugu Yan sighed inwardly. Ever since meeting him, she had received more benefits than she could count. The faint resentment she'd once felt had long since vanished, leaving only heartfelt gratitude.
"It's all thanks to you, Young Master." Dugu Yan sighed inwardly. Ever since meeting him, she had received more benefits than she could count. The faint resentment she'd once felt had long since vanished, leaving only heartfelt gratitude.
"Since you know it's all thanks to me, I'll be watching how you perform from now on." Feng Baiyu gave Dugu Yan a knowing sidelong glance, then added, "I never make a losing deal!"
Though Feng Baiyu didn't think the Dugu Family would rebel, he still had to give the necessary warning.
"Following you brings so many benefits. Only a fool would betray you!" Dugu Yan's eyes curved with certainty, her smile unwavering. Her earnest voice was solemn as she said, "I could never repay your kindness in this lifetime, Young Master. From now on, I'm willing to give you everything!"
"Give me everything..."
Feng Baiyu glanced at Dugu Yan but didn't argue.
Though Dugu Yan wasn't as stunning as Sister Xue, she was only a little less beautiful. If the day came when he really had to ask her to give herself to him, what would be wrong with accepting?
Feng Qingluan was still absorbed in refining the Immortal Herb. Feng Baiyu kept glancing toward his grandfather while making idle conversation with Dugu Yan.
Before long, Dugu Yan seemed unable to hold back any longer. She edged closer and asked, "Young Master, your skin has been getting smoother, and you look more and more handsome. Is that also the effect of the Immortal Herbs?"
"My skin? My looks?"
Feng Baiyu smiled at her words, rolled up his sleeve, and glanced at his arm. His skin was so fair and smooth that even the pampered daughters of wealthy families couldn't compare.
Feng Baiyu then pulled a bronze mirror from his Storage Soul Tool and looked himself over. His features were still familiar, but it was as if someone had carefully brushed them with color, leaving him looking refined, like he had a soft-focus filter over him.
More noticeable still, Feng Baiyu seemed a little taller than before. Some of his boyishness had faded, replaced by a clearer, more polished air.
If his looks had previously rated no higher than the pinnacle of the Douluo world, this latest improvement had brought him to the Half-Step Reader Realm!
Who in the world, apart from the esteemed readers, could compare with him in looks?
"I really have gotten more handsome." Feng Baiyu looked over his changed appearance and gave a slight nod.
"It should be the effect of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone," Feng Baiyu said. "I've heard those two are a pair of complementary Immortal Herbs. Together, they bring greater benefits. Becoming more handsome is probably one of them."
Listening to Feng Baiyu, Dugu Yan couldn't help praising him. "That's so enviable!"
She had already checked herself while getting dressed, and nothing about her appearance had changed. Now, seeing Feng Baiyu become even more handsome made her feel a little jealous.
For female Soul Masters, looks were just as important as strength!
"Caw~"
As they chatted, Feng Qingluan let out a long cry.
Feng Baiyu knew his grandfather had finished absorbing the Wind-Fluff Dew-Condensing Flower.
With a thought, Feng Qingluan summoned his Martial Soul. A vast Azure Luan phantom suddenly appeared behind him, its majestic bearing radiating disdain for all beneath it. Most terrifying of all were the nine Soul Rings, arranged in order beneath its feet, their presence revealing unfathomable power.
Black, black, black, black, black, black, black, black, red!
Nine black rings and one red ring—an arrangement that completely defied people's understanding of Soul Rings.
Aside from divine envoys like Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi, only someone like Bibi Dong, who possessed a Second Martial Soul, could achieve such a thing.
"Is this the strength of His Excellency Azure Luan?" Staring at the overwhelming Azure Luan Martial Soul and its nine Soul Rings, enough to astonish the world, Dugu Yan was utterly dumbstruck. Her mouth hung open, and for a long time she couldn't close it.
She had seen His Excellency Azure Luan's Soul Ring Configuration before. It had clearly been the standard arrangement for an ordinary Titled Douluo. Yet what stood before her now was far beyond the norm—a transformation so incredible it was almost impossible to believe!
"This is all thanks to one Immortal Herb!" Feng Baiyu saw Dugu Yan staring in shock and smiled. "You don't need to envy him, either. The two Immortal Herbs you ate can bring you even greater benefits than the one my grandfather took!"
Dugu Yan nodded dazedly as she stared at the Azure Luan phantom's astonishing Soul Rings. At last, she understood the heaven-defying value of Immortal Herbs firsthand.
One Immortal Herb had brought about such a complete transformation in His Excellency Azure Luan's Soul Ring Configuration. And she had eaten two! A bold thought quietly took root in her heart.
Perhaps, given time, she could not only catch up to His Excellency Azure Luan, but even surpass him? At the thought, a bright light suddenly shone in her eyes, and her breathing quickened.
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