Speed Clan and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng

Dugu Bo left as soon as he said he would, leaving Dugu Lin somewhat stunned. They had agreed to discuss the future—how had he left after only a few words?

"Forget it. I'll think it over myself."

Dugu Lin sat cross-legged, released the Jade Phosphorous Serpent, and instructed it, "Little Snake, meditate with me! You're the one and only External Spirit on the Douluo Continent, so you can't slack off!"

"Hiss, hiss~"

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent nodded obediently. It was very sensible.

"Alright, I'll teach you the meditation method."

The meditation method of the Douluo Continent was very simple. Even the Jade Phosphorous Serpent learned it in just half an hour.

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent worked very hard, then... then it fell asleep!

"It actually fell asleep? Could this be the flaw of an External Spirit like the Jade Phosphorous Serpent?" Dugu Lin did not dwell on the question. He recalled the Jade Phosphorous Serpent into his body, then meditated while considering his plans for the future.

The Immortal Herb Catalogue and Spirit Bones were the two things he needed most in the short term.

First, Spirit Bones concerned Dugu Bo's and Dugu Yan's cultivation, so he needed to hurry. However, Spirit Bones were not easy to obtain.

Besides, their current overall strength was not strong enough. They could not yet trade Immortal Herbs to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in exchange for Spirit Bones. Much less could they reveal that they possessed Immortal Herbs—that would be inviting disaster. Even with Poison Douluo, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo could simply join forces and kill him on the spot!

A common man was innocent, but possessing a treasure made him guilty!

Weakness was the original sin!

Finally, the Immortal Herbs could not remain planted in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well forever. Sooner or later, someone might notice the abnormalities of their family of three and follow the trail to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

It was necessary to pick the Immortal Herbs and store them properly. Therefore, knowing how to harvest and preserve Immortal Herbs was also extremely urgent.

"Ye Renxin probably doesn't have any information on Immortal Herbs." Dugu Lin muttered to himself. If they truly had no Immortal Herbs there, then he could only get the information from Chrysanthemum Douluo and Yang Wudi.

Dugu Lin summoned the steward and said, "Uncle Fu, help me look into the four affiliated sects of the Clear Sky Sect."

Uncle Fu, whose real name was An Fu, was the steward of Dugu Manor and a four-ring Soul Ancestor.

"Certainly, Young Master. Would you like breakfast?"

"Prepare some breakfast for me, and some fresh meat as well."

Dugu Lin suddenly thought of something. An External Spirit could eat food. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent had fallen asleep while cultivating just now—could it have lacked stamina and fainted from hunger?

When the steward brought over fresh beef, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent twitched its nose, swallowed visibly like a human, and gulped down nearly two pounds of beef whole.

Before long.

Dugu Lin and the Jade Phosphorous Serpent had just finished breakfast when Uncle Fu delivered the compiled information on the four affiliated sects.

The Clear Sky Sect had only recently sealed its mountain, abandoning its four affiliated sects. They were currently at the stage of banding together for warmth.

Dugu Lin rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Is that so? If I want to forcibly seize the Immortal Herb Catalogue from the Breaking Clan, I'm afraid it will alert the Speed Clan. Bai He treats the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng as a family heirloom, so he must know that it is extremely valuable! Hmm... troublesome."

"The Speed Clan?"

At that moment, Dugu Bo returned and happened to hear Dugu Lin mention the Speed Clan.

"Grandpa, how did it go?"

Dugu Bo shook his head. "He had no information about Immortal Herbs."

"So there really wasn't any." Dugu Lin was not disappointed.

"Lin'er, should we start with Yang Wudi next, or with the Heaven Dou Crown Prince?"

"The Crown Prince!" Dugu Lin narrowed his eyes and gave his answer. Then he explained, "Grandpa, I just thought of something else. We can't touch the Breaking Clan for now."

"Why not?"

"Because the Speed Clan also has an Immortal Herb, called the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng!"

"What? The Speed Clan has an Immortal Herb too?"

"Yes! I want to get the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng first! Then we can contact Yang Wudi. If the Speed Clan learns about the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng beforehand, things will become difficult."

"Hahaha! Your grandpa will go take it from them!"

Dugu Bo looked eager to try, while Dugu Lin could not help the corner of his mouth twitching.

"Grandpa, if you take it by force, wouldn't that be telling everyone the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is something valuable? Would it still be our turn to have it then? And what if they're stubborn and refuse to hand it over even if beaten to death? What if the four single-attribute clans join forces? Or they simply destroy the Immortal Herb? Weakness is the original sin! Grandpa, we should play it safe!"

Dugu Lin believed his concerns were necessary. After all, reality was not filled with people with zero intelligence. If Spirit Hall learned that the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was valuable, even Dugu Bo might be in mortal danger.

"Uh... Grandpa hadn't thought it through. Then what should we do?"

"A trade! Our family deals in medicinal herbs to begin with. We can trade medicinal herbs and assistance in helping them through their current difficulties for the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng in their possession. We need to plan this slowly; we can't rush! If it truly doesn't work... then wait a few years. Once you resolve your Martial Soul flaw and grow stronger, Grandpa, and we have the ability to protect ourselves, we'll simply wipe them out! The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng in their hands will remain there for more than a decade anyway. We have plenty of time."

"Then we'll do as you say." After thinking it over seriously, Dugu Bo nodded.

It was as though the destruction of an entire clan could not stir the slightest ripple in his emotions.

With the fate of the Speed Clan decided, Chrysanthemum Douluo was now the only route left for obtaining the Immortal Herb Catalogue.

After pondering for a few seconds, Dugu Bo asked, "Lin'er, then how should we seek refuge with the Crown Prince? In other words, Qian Renxue of Spirit Hall."

Dugu Lin frowned as well and shook his head. "I haven't thought of a good way yet. But one prerequisite must be established first: we absolutely cannot take the initiative to seek refuge with Qian Renxue! I want her to come invite you to become an imperial consecrated elder, or recruit you to support her becoming Crown Prince... That way, we can also get some benefits from her. Grandpa, what can we do to make Qian Renxue cough up some blood? I want Qian Renxue to provide the Spirit Bones for you and Sister. As Spirit Hall's young mistress, she's loaded!"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo frowned and slowly said, "If I agree to become a consecrated elder of the Heaven Dou Empire, I should be able to ask for a Spirit Bone that has just reached ten thousand years. Then Yan'er will have a Spirit Bone to use."

"Not enough. We need two."

"No need. I already have a Spirit Bone."

"Uh... no! Grandpa, your Spirit Bone is a head Spirit Bone. It's too dangerous! A Spirit Bone for storing poison is best placed in the limbs. If the poison runs wild in the end, you can still sever a limb to survive!"

Dugu Bo froze for a moment, and suddenly warmth welled up in his heart.

His grandson truly had the mindset of a thirty-year-old. He was so considerate and knew how to care for his grandpa. Dugu Bo was so moved that he nearly shed old tears.