Immortal Herbs Suited to Each

Shi An wore a mysterious smile, looking at Dugu Bo like a sly merchant.

"Senior Dugu, why do you think I told you all this?"

Dugu Bo froze, meeting Shi An's gaze as a bold speculation suddenly arose in his mind.

The two of them exchanged knowing smiles.

"Good boy, I knew you had a way!" Dugu Bo burst into laughter, his gaze toward Shi An carrying a touch more emotion.

He had originally come to Shi An merely to give it a try, without holding much hope. After all, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

Yet he had never imagined that Shi An would give him such an enormous surprise.

Shi An had considered that Dugu Bo might directly attack and seize his external spirit bone once he revealed it.

But now, it seemed that while Dugu Bo could not exactly be called a good man, he would never stoop to something so despicable.

"Senior Dugu, then it's settled. I can freely pick the herbs here. Bring Senior Sister Dugu Yan over, and I'll give the spirit bone to her."

Shi An could hardly wait to pick these immortal herbs, and immediately spoke to Dugu Bo.

How could Dugu Bo not be just as impatient? The toxins had plagued the Dugu family for decades. His son and daughter-in-law had both died sudden deaths because of them, and now that he had finally found a solution, how could he not be excited? How could he not be overcome with emotion?

If he had encountered Shi An sooner, perhaps his son and daughter-in-law would not have died either.

Dugu Bo sighed wistfully. But the past could no longer be changed. His granddaughter was his only remaining family, and he could not let her suffer this pain any longer.

Dugu Bo immediately shot into the sky, turning into a streak of green light as he flew toward Heaven Dou City.

Once Dugu Bo disappeared into the distance, Shi An immediately released his external spirit bone. His brown wings fluttered lightly, carrying him down toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well below.

His gaze did not linger on the famous immortal herbs that had appeared in the original work.

Instead, he searched for the Earth Crystal Fruit and Myriad Shadow Heart-Returning Vine, which he had long determined were suited for Zhu Zhuqing and himself.

Before long, Shi An found an Earth Crystal Fruit atop a small mound.

The Earth Crystal Fruit grew on a small vine. It was about the size of a tomato, entirely brown and crystal-clear, with the patterns of the fruit within visible through its surface.

Shi An plucked it. The instant the Earth Crystal Fruit came free, the entire vine withered away.

He was not surprised, because all the essence of the Earth Crystal Fruit was contained within the fruit itself. Once it was picked, the vine instantly died.

He searched for a while longer and found the Myriad Shadow Heart-Returning Vine in a dark corner.

The Myriad Shadow Heart-Returning Vine did not look like a vine at all. Instead, it was a cat-like yet tiger-like creature formed from countless fine black threads.

It emanated a deathly, empty netherworld power. Hidden in the darkness, it would be impossible to notice without looking carefully.

Shi An dug it up together with its roots and soil and placed it into a jade box, planning to ask Dugu Bo for a Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch later.

He searched around for a while more and dug up one Nether Phosphor Bone-Eroding Immortal Fungus and one Purple Python Soul-Congealing Nether Lotus.

The Nether Phosphor Bone-Eroding Immortal Fungus looked like an enormous dark green lingzhi mushroom.

Dark green little snakes seemed to slither across its cap, while a ring of pale green mist surrounded it. If flesh touched it, it would be corroded into a puddle of bones in moments.

Shi An had wrapped his hand in stone before daring to pick it.

The Purple Python Soul-Congealing Nether Lotus, meanwhile, was entirely purple. Unlike other lotuses, its stem twisted and curled like a purple python.

Its fragrance contained a paralytic toxin that could ensnare someone without their realizing it. It was extremely suitable for a poison-using attacking spirit master like Dugu Yan.

Shi An had actually spotted the Earth Dragon Golden Melon as well. The reason he had not chosen it was because the Purple Python Soul-Congealing Nether Lotus had another special effect.

It could cleanse the body and allow one's martial spirit to transform.

Even if Dugu Yan absorbed the Eight Spider Lances external spirit bone, the toxins in her body could not be removed in a short time.

But after absorbing this Purple Python Soul-Congealing Nether Lotus, not only could she expel all the toxins from her body, her martial spirit could evolve as well.

Wouldn't Dugu Bo be overwhelmed with gratitude then?

The Nether Phosphor Bone-Eroding Immortal Fungus, on the other hand, was for Dugu Bo. This immortal herb could not allow Dugu Bo to completely escape the erosion of toxins.

But it could greatly strengthen his control over them. With his strength, finding another spirit bone would hardly be difficult.

When the time came, he could simply force the toxins into that spirit bone.

As for what to do once the toxins in the spirit bone accumulated to the limit, who knew whether that old man would even live that long?

Even if he did, Shi An would probably have become a god by then. If Dugu Bo remained on good terms with him during that time, helping him out would be no trouble at all.

Afterward, Shi An came before the River of Forgetfulness Autumn Water Dew.

After plucking it, he looked at the few drops of dew within its flower's core and swallowed them without hesitation.

A cool sensation spread from his mouth into his brain.

Shi An felt as though he were floating among the clouds. His mind had never been clearer, and even some memories from his previous life that had grown blurry became distinct once more.

Shi An sat cross-legged on the ground, silently experiencing the feeling of his spiritual power increasing bit by bit.

Who knew how much time passed before a streak of green light flashed across the horizon, directly breaking through the poisonous barrier and arriving at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Seeing Shi An sitting cross-legged on the ground, Dugu Bo glanced around. A few herbs were missing, but he did not care.

Dugu Yan, beside him, looked curiously at Shi An. Just moments ago, she had been preparing for a spirit battle at the Great Spirit Arena, only for her grandfather to seize her and bring her away the next instant.

The breakneck journey had left her with no chance to ask about the questions in her heart.

Not until she arrived here and saw Shi An.

"Grandpa, why did you bring me here? And why is Shi An here too?"

Dugu Yan voiced all the curiosity in her heart.

Looking at his granddaughter, Dugu Bo felt a bright warmth fill his heart.

"This boy truly has some skill. Perhaps the problem in your body can be resolved today."

"Really, Grandpa?!" Dugu Yan was delighted as well. Ever since she began cultivating, that icy pain had accompanied her constantly.

Now that it could be resolved, she was naturally very happy.

But then she thought of Dugu Bo and asked, "Then has the problem in your body been resolved too, Grandpa?"

Dugu Bo's gaze shifted slightly as he replied with a chuckle, "Of course it has. Otherwise, why would I have brought you here?"