Choosing Immortal Herbs!

Some were crystal clear from stem to tip, as if carved from jade, refracting dazzling light beneath the sun. Others had golden patterns flowing across their leaves, as though they were slowly breathing with life, radiating a sacred aura.

Some bore plump, round fruits in vivid colors, giving off an intoxicating fragrance that made one's soul power stir at the mere scent.

The air was filled with rich vitality, mingled with the fragrance of countless flowers and herbs, making it feel as though they had stepped into a fairyland.

"This is... the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, her little mouth forming an O, her face full of shock and disbelief.

"It's so beautiful... I've never seen such a beautiful place! It's a hundred times prettier than the gardens of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

Dugu Bo stood by the spring with his hands behind his back, his tone carrying a trace of pride and self-satisfaction.

"Of course. This old man spent decades traversing the entire Sunset Forest before finding such a treasure land. The soil and spring water here contain extraordinarily dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Any plant grown here will develop several times faster than outside, and its quality will improve dramatically. It is truly blessed by nature."

He pointed at the strange flowers and rare herbs around them, his voice taking on a hint of regret.

"Over the years, this old man has planted quite a few medicinal herbs here and discovered some spirit plants born naturally from heaven and earth. But I do not recognize most of them, nor do I dare use them recklessly. After all, taking something with unknown medicinal properties carelessly could cost a person their life, especially if poison is added to poison. So I could only watch them grow here, year after year, without daring to use them. What a terrible waste."

Sword Douluo looked around at the shimmering Immortal Herbs and clicked his tongue in amazement, unable to help sighing.

"No wonder an old poisoner like you has been holed up in Sunset Forest all these years, refusing to come out, even too lazy to attend the imperial banquets of the Heaven Dou Empire. So you were hiding such an excellent place. If this old man had a treasure land like this, I wouldn't want to leave home either."

Standing beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Lin Ming slowly swept his gaze across the Immortal Herbs covering the ground. His heartbeat involuntarily quickened, nearly leaping out of his chest.

He knew these Immortal Herbs!

He knew every single one of them!

That entirely snow-white plant, its leaves as crystalline as snowflakes and radiating biting cold, was the Star Anise Mysterious Ice Grass!

That entirely scarlet plant, its leaves burning like flames and radiating scorching heat, was the Infernal Apricot Delicate!

That plant shaped like a cockscomb, with petals as splendid as phoenix feathers and shining with golden light, was the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower! And that entirely golden plant, its flower as elegant and noble as a tulip and radiating a gentle glow, was the Qiluo Tulip!

These were all supreme Immortal Herbs recorded in the original work! Every one of them possessed heaven-defying effects, enough to completely transform an ordinary soul master and send them soaring to greatness in a single step!

Lin Ming took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his excitement as he began making plans at a rapid pace.

With these Immortal Herbs, he could completely make up for his early disadvantages! He might even overtake on the curve and catch up to those geniuses in one stroke!

What innate soul power of level two and a half? What useless iron spear martial soul? They would all become things of the past!

He first walked toward the Star Anise Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Apricot Delicate.

Taken separately, these two Immortal Herbs were both deadly poisons, enough to kill a soul master on the spot.

But if consumed together, they could produce a wondrous reaction. Ice and fire would balance each other, tempering the body and forging a physique immune to ice and fire! In the original work, Tang San had used this very method to build a solid foundation, and from then on, his physical strength far surpassed that of ordinary people.

Next, he picked the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. This Immortal Herb could purify one's martial soul, making it purer and more powerful.

Perhaps it could take his Sky-Piercing Spear a step further and evolve it into an even stronger form—the Heaven-Piercing Divine Spear! That was an existence that could make even Titled Douluo tremble!

After picking the Immortal Herbs he needed, Lin Ming did not hurry to leave. Instead, he turned and walked toward Ning Rongrong.

"Rongrong, this Immortal Herb is for you." Lin Ming held the Qiluo Tulip out before her. Its petals gleamed with a soft golden luster beneath the sunlight.

"It is called the Qiluo Tulip. After consuming it, it can purify your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, with a high chance of allowing it to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?" Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, and even her voice trembled as she could scarcely believe her ears.

"Really? The legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the ultimate form of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! Only the founding ancestor ever possessed it! For thousands of years, no one in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has ever reached that height again!"

Lin Ming smiled and nodded, his tone certain. "Why would I lie to you? You'll know once you eat it. When your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda becomes the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, not only will you gain two additional soul rings, but your support abilities will also improve enormously. It will become the number one support martial soul on the continent."

Ning Rongrong accepted the Qiluo Tulip, both hands trembling slightly. Her eyes reddened, tears glistening in them. She knew Lin Ming had been thinking of her. With such a precious Immortal Herb, she was the first person he thought of rather than himself.

"Thank you, Lin Ming..." she said softly, her voice filled with deep gratitude and sweetness. Her heart felt as sweet as honey.

Two crimson blushes immediately rose to Ning Rongrong's cheeks. She lowered her head shyly, but the corners of her lips could not stop themselves from curving upward.

Next, he walked toward Sword Douluo and offered him an Immortal Herb that was golden all over, with layered petals blooming like a chrysanthemum and radiating a gentle glow.

"Master, this Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is for you. It can strengthen your constitution, make your body tougher, and invigorate your blood and vitality. It will also aid your cultivation of the sword path. Though you are a Titled Douluo, you are already advanced in years. With this Immortal Herb, you can extend your lifespan by at least twenty years, and your physical strength can rise to another level."

Sword Douluo accepted the Immortal Herb, surprise and emotion flashing through his eyes. He had not expected Lin Ming to remember to save a portion for him, his master. This Immortal Herb was clearly no ordinary item, yet Lin Ming had given it to him without hesitation.

"You brat, you understand this stuff too?" Sword Douluo's voice was slightly hoarse as warmth surged through his heart.

Lin Ming chuckled and scratched his head. "Just a little, just a little. I read about it in ancient texts. Master, your kindness toward me is as immense as a mountain. Naturally, I have to show you filial respect."

Sword Douluo looked deeply at him without asking further questions. He merely nodded and patted his shoulder. "You have a good heart."

Finally, Lin Ming walked toward Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, offering them an Immortal Herb.

"Miss Yan Yan, give her this Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. It can consolidate her foundation and nourish her vitality, strengthen her constitution, lay the groundwork for her later detoxification, and improve her soul power cultivation as well."

Dugu Bo accepted the Immortal Herb, and his gaze upon Lin Ming became complicated. There was surprise, appreciation, and a trace of gratitude.

He had assumed Lin Ming would only select Immortal Herbs for himself and Ning Rongrong. After all, they were the ones closest to him.

He had not expected that both he and Yan Yan would receive a share as well, and that the Immortal Herb selected was so perfectly suited to their needs. Clearly, Lin Ming had considered it carefully. This boy truly handled things flawlessly, taking every aspect into account.