After a discussion between grandfather and granddaughter, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, the two ultimately decided that Dugu Yan would consume the Earth Dragon Golden Melon and see whether it could evolve the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul into a dragon-type martial soul.
Meanwhile, Dugu Bo would consume the Jade Dragon Snake Orchid before him.
In any case, he had already developed his martial soul to its limit. There was no real need for it to evolve any further.
Dugu Yan, however, was still only a Soul Elder and had room to grow. She was better suited for the Earth Dragon Golden Melon than he was.
Huang Long asked at that moment, "Does our previous agreement still stand?"
Dugu Bo gave him a deep look.
Although he was not the sort of person to go back on his word, now that he knew the effects of these immortal-grade herbs, he truly could not bear to part with them.
Dugu Bo sighed helplessly and waved his hand. "Then choose. But don't take them all; leave some for this old man, at least."
Huang Long smiled. "Don't worry. I'll only choose a few useful ones."
Sea Maiden Douluo immediately asked impatiently, "Holy Son, what about me? Is there one suitable for me?"
Huang Long casually pointed. "Of course. That Narcissus Jade Bone over there."
"Eat only the petals, then suck the flower's stamen at the end. You'll need to activate it and absorb it with Soul Power."
"It will strengthen your tendons and bones, and allow your qi to flow through the Eight Extraordinary Meridians."
As he spoke, he looked toward Sea Dragon. "Uncle Sea Dragon, would you like me to pick an immortal-grade herb suited for you too?"
Sea Dragon shook his head in refusal. "No need, Holy Son. With my current cultivation, I have no need for these immortal-grade herbs. Just choose what you need."
"Lord Dragon God, I want to choose a suitable herb too!"
Xiao Wu suddenly poked her little head out from behind him, her eyes blinking with eager anticipation.
Huang Long turned to glance at her, then directly pointed to a palm-sized white flower. "Choose that one. It's the most suitable for you."
Hearing this, everyone looked in the direction he pointed.
The immortal-grade herb resembled a peony, yet it had no leaves.
Moreover, its roots were connected to a black stone, making it look especially strange.
Dugu Yan asked curiously, "What is that herb called?"
"Lovesick Heartbreak Red, known as the king of immortal-grade herbs."
Huang Long replied calmly, "Not only can it revive the dead and regenerate flesh from bones, it can even directly raise the consumer's Soul Power by ten levels!"
"Most importantly..."
He turned to Xiao Wu. "It can help conceal the Soul Beast aura on your body, so you'll never have to fear being discovered again."
Xiao Wu immediately stared fervently at the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, swallowing as her face filled with longing.
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes slightly. "This little girl is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"
Previously, all his attention had been on Huang Long. He had been wholly focused on how to resolve the backlash of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul and had not noticed at all.
What surprised him even more was that Sea Dragon and Sea Maiden, both Titled Douluo, had shown no reaction whatsoever.
He turned to Sea Dragon and Sea Maiden and asked, "You knew?"
"We've known all along." Sea Dragon nodded slightly.
Dugu Bo said in surprise, "And you still kept her around?"
This was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!
Rather than quickly taking her soul ring and soul bone, they had actually kept her around—and even brought her along by their side?
Dugu Yan, upon hearing this, also looked at Xiao Wu in surprise.
Xiao Wu planted her hands on her hips and snorted at Dugu Bo. "What? You want my soul ring and soul bone? Be careful, or I'll have Lord Di Tian come beat you up!"
Huang Long smiled. "Di Tian is a Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King with a cultivation nearing nine hundred thousand years. In terms of strength, even Ultimate Douluo are no match for him."
"So if you want to make a move, you'd better think it through."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan both widened their eyes at the same time, their mouths slightly agape as though they had been frozen in place.
Dugu Bo swallowed with difficulty and chuckled awkwardly. "Just joking, just joking. How could this old man be so cruel?"
"Humph!"
Xiao Wu gave a smug little snort, then looked at Huang Long. "Lord Dragon God, then I'll take that herb?"
As she spoke, she was about to rush over, but Huang Long stopped her.
"Wait. Although this Lovesick Heartbreak Red can help you conceal your Soul Beast aura, there is one important condition."
"When picking it, you must think of the person you love, then spit out a mouthful of blood onto its petals."
"If your heart is sincere enough, it will automatically fall from the stone."
"But if you fail, then it will merely be an ordinary peony."
Sea Maiden Douluo could not help but exclaim in amazement, "There are actually herbs like this in the world...?"
Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment before asking tentatively, "Lord Dragon God, then should I... give it a try?"
"If you've made up your mind, then go ahead and try." Huang Long nodded slightly as he watched Xiao Wu run over and cradle the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her hands.
While Xiao Wu tried to pluck the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, he helped Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Sea Maiden Douluo pick all the immortal herbs they needed.
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan had both obtained the herbs they wanted, and after learning how to take them, they grinned from ear to ear.
Neither of them wasted any words. Following Huang Long's instructions, they sat down on the spot and began absorbing the Earth Dragon Golden Melon and Jade Dragon Snake Orchid.
Sea Maiden Douluo looked at the Narcissus Jade Bone in her hand, then smugly showed it off to Sea Dragon.
Sea Dragon merely gave her an indifferent glance before turning to Huang Long. "Holy Son, aren't you taking any?"
"Of course I am."
Huang Long smiled.
He had long since decided which immortal herbs he wanted.
First was the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, which enhanced spiritual power. That was indispensable.
The Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass could be used to temper his body.
The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum would strengthen his physique.
And lastly, the Primal Chaos Immortal Herb could assist in condensing a Soul Core. It was even more essential!
After pointing out everything he needed to Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Dragon Douluo patted his chest and declared, "Leave it all to me! I'll get every one of these herbs for the Holy Son!"
With that, he walked over and plucked the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Infernal Delicate Apricot, and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.
He was a level ninety-seven Titled Douluo, and his martial soul was the Sea Dragon, a top-tier martial soul. The icy and fiery energies of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had no effect on him whatsoever.
Huang Long did not remain idle either.
He immediately turned his greedy hands toward the other immortal herbs.
Aromatic Silk Beauty, acquired!
Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, acquired!
Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, acquired!
As well as the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Black Jade Divine Bamboo, Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King, Dragon Ganoderma Leaf, and more.
Even if these immortal herbs were of no use to him now, they might come in handy someday!
In no time at all, he had stripped nearly eighty percent of the immortal herbs from the garden, leaving only their roots and stems behind.
Who knew what expression Dugu Bo would have when he opened his eyes after absorbing the Jade Dragon Snake Orchid and saw this scene?
Just as he was brimming with harvest and stuffing all those immortal herbs into his storage Soul Tool—
Xiao Wu suddenly cried out excitedly, "Lord Dragon God, I succeeded! I got this herb!"
Huang Long turned to look and, sure enough, saw that the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her hand had detached from the black stone.
Sea Maiden Douluo leaned over for a look, then asked teasingly, "Little girl, who were you thinking about just now? Come on, tell your big sister."
Xiao Wu looked utterly confused. "Who else could it have been besides Lord Dragon God?"
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