The Earth Dragon Golden Melon had no demanding harvesting requirements. It could simply be picked.
Its seeds were not in its roots, either, but were melon seeds resembling fruit pits.
After Dugu Bo picked the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, he returned to Heaven Dou Academy with Qi Dao.
Dugu Yan was astonished to see her grandfather and Qi Dao arrive together.
Only after Dugu Bo explained did she understand. "I can't believe the toxins in our bodies really were turning against us."
As she spoke, her eyes shone when she looked at Qi Dao.
"A Dao, it's a good thing you were here. Otherwise, the toxins might have killed me someday."
After three years together, she had already developed a faint affection for Qi Dao.
Now Qi Dao had saved both her and her grandfather.
Like a catalyst, that made her feelings for him blossom and bear fruit in an instant.
Qi Dao smiled. "I'm glad I could help you, senior. And I gained a great deal from Senior Dugu, too."
Watching the two of them talk, Dugu Bo said, "All right, Yanyan. Try taking this Immortal Herb first. Qi Dao picked it out especially for you. It suits you."
With that, he took out the Earth Dragon Golden Melon.
"Oh?"
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up.
Since Qi Dao had picked it especially for her, she had to taste it for herself.
Qi Dao smiled as well. "Senior, this is the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It'll do you a great deal of good."
Dugu Yan accepted the melon, which was about the size of two fists. "How do I take it? Just eat it?"
"That's right," Qi Dao replied. "Just remember to save the seeds."
"Got it!"
After eating the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, Dugu Yan handed the seeds