Choosing Immortal Herbs

Golden Crocodile Douluo had not originally intended to consume any of the immortal herbs here. After all, he was already a level ninety-eight Peak Douluo, and he was advanced in years. He had more or less reached his limit.

These immortal herbs were better suited for Spirit Hall's rising stars and geniuses. That way, Spirit Hall could naturally continue to flourish.

But Ling Jing's next words made Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze sharpen slightly.

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, this immortal herb is called the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. According to the records, it is a top-tier earth-attribute immortal herb containing a trace of Earth Dragon power. Your martial soul is the Golden Crocodile King, which is highly compatible with this herb. After consuming it, you may even have a chance to become a Peerless Douluo like Grandpa Qian!"

Become a Peerless Douluo!

Golden Crocodile Douluo's breathing immediately grew rapid.

His cultivation had been stuck at level ninety-eight for a long time. If nothing unexpected happened, he would likely remain at this level for the rest of his life.

And now, this immortal herb could actually let him glimpse the peerless realm and become a Peerless Douluo like his elder brother?

Bibi Dong's eyes also lit up slightly. "If Grandpa Golden Crocodile can become a Peerless Douluo, then Spirit Hall will have two Peerless Douluo and officially stand at the pinnacle of the continent! Even if the Upper Three Sects join forces, they will never be a match for Spirit Hall!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze shifted away from the Earth Dragon Golden Melon with some difficulty and unconsciously fell upon Yue Guan.

Without needing Golden Crocodile Douluo to say anything, Yue Guan stepped forward and began examining it carefully.

Before long, Yue Guan raised his head and said with certainty, "His Highness the Holy Son is correct. This is indeed an Earth Dragon Golden Melon, and it is indeed highly suitable for the Second Worship. If the Second Worship consumes this immortal herb, he has a great chance of breaking through in one stroke and becoming a Peerless Douluo. Even if he cannot break through immediately, it will lay a solid foundation for him. He will surely become a Peerless Douluo in the future!"

Only after receiving Yue Guan's confirmation did Golden Crocodile Douluo look back at Ling Jing, a trace of surprise flashing across his face. "Little Jing, how do you know about the Earth Dragon Golden Melon?"

Having long since prepared an answer, Ling Jing did not hesitate. "Several immortal herbs are recorded in Spirit Hall's collection of books. I happened to see them while reading before. However... I can only recognize a few of them. My knowledge is far inferior to Elder Yue Guan's."

Ling Jing had not lied at all.

While studying various theoretical subjects, he had indeed found some records regarding immortal herbs in Spirit Hall's library.

As for why Spirit Hall had records concerning immortal herbs, that was simple. Yue Guan even possessed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum as his martial soul. Since Spirit Hall had been passed down for thousands of years, it was only natural for it to have records of certain immortal herbs.

Yue Guan can take the credit for discovering the Icefire Yin Yang Well, identifying the effects of the immortal herbs, and cultivating them. It isn't too much for me to earn some goodwill from Golden Crocodile Douluo, is it?

Yue Guan's eyes suddenly lit up.

All this time, he had actually been something of an outsider within Spirit Hall.

Very few people approved of his hobby or understood his fondness for those immortal herbs and beautiful things. Though they did not dare reveal any unusual expressions due to Yue Guan's strength and status, Yue Guan had always known it in his heart.

And now, he had actually found understanding in Spirit Hall's Holy Son!

"I never expected His Highness the Holy Son to know something about these immortal herbs as well."

Yue Guan smiled and delicately raised an orchid finger.

Ling Jing paused slightly, then chuckled. "But I still know far less than Elder Yue Guan. In this regard, Elder Yue Guan is the true expert. In the future, the maintenance of the Icefire Yin Yang Well and the cultivation of the immortal herbs will still depend on Elder Yue Guan."

Yue Guan was clearly very pleased by those words, and the smile on his face became even more genuine.

"Icefire Yin Yang Well? That name is quite fitting."

Bibi Dong looked at the clearly divided icy spring and fiery spring, then nodded thoughtfully.

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, absorb this immortal herb without worry. If you can become a Peerless Douluo, it will undoubtedly be an enormous boost to Spirit Hall's strength."

Hearing Ling Jing's voice, Golden Crocodile Douluo took a deep breath and nodded heavily.

"Fine. This old man will consume it now. Yue Guan, help Little Jing and Bibi Dong choose immortal herbs suitable for them. While I consume the herb and absorb its medicinal power, the two of you must protect them."

As he spoke, Golden Crocodile Douluo took the Earth Dragon Golden Melon Yue Guan had picked, walked to an open area nearby, sat cross-legged, and swallowed it in one gulp.

Watching Golden Crocodile Douluo gradually enter meditation and begin absorbing the medicinal power, Yue Guan turned to Ling Jing with a smile and asked gently, "Your Highness the Holy Son, which immortal herb do you think is most suitable for you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Jing's gaze fell upon the two immortal herbs growing beside the Icefire Yin Yang Well.

The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot.

Consume those two immortal herbs, then enter the Icefire Yin Yang Well to forge the Ice-Fire-Immunity Body.

To achieve a Ten Thousand Year Fourth Ring, improving his physical constitution was essential. As for the soul shock unique to Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts... he could consume the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew to improve his spiritual power.

That way, both his physical constitution and spiritual power could be enhanced.

Seeing Ling Jing's gaze settle on those two immortal herbs, Yue Guan's expression changed slightly.

"Your Highness the Holy Son, absolutely not! These two immortal herbs contain terrifying cold poison and fire poison. Rashly consuming either one would cause tremendous damage to your body. Even if taking both herbs together can neutralize the fire poison and cold poison, you would still find it difficult to absorb their immense medicinal power!"

"But if I soak in the spring water of the Icefire Yin Yang Well and use that water, which ordinary people cannot enter, to digest the medicinal power of these two herbs, I can also use the spring water to temper my body. This will be very helpful for absorbing a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring ahead of time. Spirit Hall's records mention this as well."

Ling Jing was exceptionally resolute, and his words left Yue Guan slightly stunned.

He was merely extremely knowledgeable about immortal herbs. In contrast, he knew relatively little about a treasured place like the Icefire Yin Yang Well. At the very least, he had not known that one could consume those two herbs before entering the springs to soak and temper the body.

"But... this is still too dangerous. If anything happens, it will be difficult for me to explain myself to the Second Worship!"

Yue Guan immediately found himself in a difficult position.

In his view, the most suitable herb for Ling Jing was the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

This immortal herb could enhance the quality and potential of a martial soul while directly raising the consumer's Soul Power Level. It was also somewhat compatible with Ling Jing's martial soul. At the very least, he should choose the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which could invigorate the limbs, open the eight meridians, and cultivate the Indestructible Vajra Body.

That way, when Ling Jing copied a powerful assault martial soul like the Six-Winged Angel, he would be able to greatly bring out its formidable strength.