"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?"
Yu Tianheng nodded, committing Yu Tianjue's instructions to memory. With the help of an elder, he soon found the Immortal Herb.
Following Yu Tianjue's instructions, Yu Tianheng plucked the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Without hesitation, he swallowed the flower's core whole and chewed it slowly.
Before long, Yu Tianheng gradually entered a meditative state and began absorbing the medicinal power.
Seeing this, Yu Tianjue looked away. But when he turned around, he saw several elders watching him expectantly, along with Yu Yuanzhen, who seemed to have something to say but held back.
"This is a Dragon Ganoderma Leaf, used to heal injuries and strengthen the body. This is a Snow Silkworm, which replenishes qi and blood, and nourishes the meridians. There's also a Cinnabar Lotus, which can be used as an ingredient for alchemy. Besides these herbs, there are several seven- and eight-grade purple ganoderma plants growing in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. The elders may pick and take them as they wish. They're not as effective as top-grade Immortal Herbs, but they'll still be very beneficial to your cultivation."
As he spoke, Yu Tianjue plucked the only Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma and handed it to Yu Yuanzhen. "Grandfather, this is a Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. Its medicinal effects are gentle, and it replenishes qi and washes the marrow. It'll be a great help in breaking through to level 95."
Yu Yuanzhen took the ganoderma. His lips moved twice before he finally voiced the question he'd been holding inside. "Are there any herbs here that your second uncle could take to improve his condition?"
At that, Yu Tianjue paused for a moment.
There was one, of course.
The Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma in Yu Yuanzhen's hand was the very herb Yu Xiaogang had taken in the original story. Though it wasn't as effective as an Immortal Herb, it had still helped Yu Xiaogang break through level 30. He'd gone on to break through again and again, eventually becoming a Titled Douluo.
When Yu Tianjue first learned of this, he'd been utterly shocked.
After all, Gangzi was a super-genius who'd reached level 29 at the age of fifty. Yu Tianjue simply couldn't imagine how a Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma could have such an extraordinary effect—letting Gangzi break through all the way until he became a Titled Douluo.
To be honest, Yu Tianjue didn't want to give any herbs to Gangzi, even if he was his uncle in name.
But looking at the eager hope in Yu Yuanzhen's eyes, Yu Tianjue sighed inwardly and pointed to the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma in his hand. "Grandfather, this Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma should be able to help Second Uncle break through to level 30. But with his talent... even if he reaches level 30, I'm afraid he'll struggle to make any further progress. Reaching Soul King would probably be the very limit."
"By comparison, improving your cultivation matters more. Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has only one Titled Douluo—you, Grandfather. The higher your cultivation, the more secure our clan's position will be."
Yu Yuanzhen was taken aback, but soon accepted reality.
Emotionally, he wanted Yu Xiaogang to take the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma and break through his bottleneck to become a Soul Elder. But... he was the master of a sect and the head of a clan first, and Yu Xiaogang's father second.
"I understand. Perhaps your second uncle... just wasn't fated to have it."
Yu Yuanzhen sighed, his voice a little heavy. "Tianjue, have you found an Immortal Herb that's right for you?"
Yu Tianjue nodded, then pointed to the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot growing in the mandarin-duck pot.
"These two Immortal Herbs are the ones best suited to me. I'll take them, then enter the pool and temper my body."
A flicker of hesitation crossed Yu Yuanzhen's face.
When Yu Tianjue had warned the other elders not to touch the pool, Yu Yuanzhen had sensed it himself. The water was exactly as Tianjue had said: anyone who rashly entered would die. Yet now Tianjue intended to enter it and temper his body?
"As long as I take both Immortal Herbs together, I'll be able to enter the pool. Don't worry, Grandfather. I know what I'm doing."
"If that's the case, then go ahead. I won't take this Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma just yet. Someone needs to stand guard here."
Under Yu Yuanzhen's watchful gaze, Yu Tianjue quickly went to the edge of the pool. He plucked the two Immortal Herbs and immediately stuffed them into his mouth.
Yu Tianjue moved quickly, but even so, he still felt pain as he plucked the herbs. That was only because he was a Soul Master with Ultimate Ice affinity and had some immunity to cold toxins. Otherwise... things would have been even worse.
The two Immortal Herbs melted as soon as they entered his mouth, turning to liquid and sliding down his throat. A fragrant flavor blossomed in his mouth.
Yu Tianjue didn't waste time. He stripped off his clothes and swiftly entered the place where the Cold Extreme Yin Spring and Blazing Yang Spring met.
Ice and fire clashed, yin and yang balanced, and a surge of energy erupted in an instant. Though he'd only just entered the pool, Yu Tianjue lost consciousness and fell into a faint.
The water's surface returned to stillness, the milky white and scarlet waters remaining clearly divided.
Yu Yuanzhen's eyes narrowed slightly.
He couldn't see Yu Tianjue's precise condition, but from what he could sense... Yu Tianjue didn't seem to be in any danger.
Yu Yuanzhen breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Yu Tianheng.
As for the other elders, he didn't even spare them a glance.
The future of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan rested on the brothers Tianjue and Tianheng. Even if the elders took the herbs and improved their cultivation, it wouldn't amount to much. As long as he could hold on until Tianjue and Tianheng grew up, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's future would be bright!
Oh, no. That wasn't right.
It would be too hard for him to hold everything together alone.
There were so many herbs here. He could pick one that suited Yu Luomian and give it to him. That should be enough to help him break through to the Titled Douluo realm.
The Clear Sky Sect had the brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had Old Sword and Old Bone. Their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan ought to have two old dragons as well!
"Ha ha ha ha! This method actually worked!"
Amid a burst of laughter, Dugu Bo returned. But before he could share his delight, Yu Yuanzhen snapped, "Old Poison, shut up!"
Dugu Bo froze. Only then did he notice that most of the people present had already begun cultivating. And the kid who'd told him how to solve his problem had gone straight into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!
That kid... had some serious guts!
Dugu Bo had discovered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well long ago, but all these years, he'd never dared cross the line, much less approach its strange waters. And now... that kid had just jumped right in!
Dugu Bo's expression grew complicated, and his voice filled with emotion.
"Yu Yuanzhen, you really raised a fine grandson!"
Yu Yuanzhen merely glanced at Dugu Bo, seemingly calm, though inside he was bursting with joy. "Not one, but two good grandsons!"