Two Rewards from Four Choices: Two Jade Dragon Fruits and the Dragon Core Condensation Method?!

Yin Yu stood nearby with his arms crossed, the presence of a Level 95 Super Douluo faintly enveloping the valley. He cast Dugu Bo an indifferent glance.

He said nothing, but his intention to protect his son could not have been clearer.

The father and son infuriated Dugu Bo, yet he could do nothing about them. He flung his sleeves and turned away, deciding they were less irritating out of sight.

"Fine!

Take them, then!

I'd like to see what tricks you can pull, boy!"

Just then, Yin Changqing stopped before an especially unusual Immortal Herb.

The herb was dark gold from end to end, shaped like a golden dragon coiled on the ground. It radiated an extraordinarily dense earth-attributed energy and immense Dragon Might.

It was the Earth Dragon Golden Melon!

A glint flashed in Yin Changqing's eyes as he looked at it. He had already decided who would receive it.

This Earth Dragon Golden Melon belongs to Mom!

Yin Changqing worked through the details in his mind.

The Earth Dragon Golden Melon was a supreme earth-attributed Immortal Herb of pure yang strength. It contained exceptionally pure essence from a true-blooded member of Dragonkind.

His mother, Tuoba Tingxue, was currently a Level 86 Soul Douluo. Her Martial Soul was the White-Armored Earth Dragon, a top-tier defensive dragon Martial Soul.

Not only was the herb a perfect match for her attribute and Martial Soul, it also had a strong chance of awakening the dormant bloodline within her and triggering a second, qualitative evolution of her White-Armored Earth Dragon!

What was more, its tremendous medicinal power could help her break through the Soul Power bottleneck that had held her back for years.

Once his mother absorbed it, her Soul Power could leap several levels. Her aptitude would improve as well; advancing from innate Level 8 Soul Power to Innate Full Soul Power would not be difficult.

A breakthrough to Level 90 and the rank of Titled Douluo would be within reach!

Then the Holy Dragon Sect would gain another Titled Douluo with an evolved, top-tier dragon Martial Soul!

"I've studied that 'golden melon' for years," Dugu Bo said when he saw Yin Changqing stop before the dark-gold herb. "Blades can't cut it, and it gives off a strange pressure. You recognize it too, boy?"

Yin Changqing used a specially made gold knife to dig up the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, roots and all, without damaging it. He sealed it in a specially made gold box, then turned to Dugu Bo with a faint smile.

"A rare treasure of Dragonkind. Naturally, only someone with a dragon Martial Soul would understand its wonders.

"Mr. Dugu, every precious herb here has its destined use. That's why the Holy Dragon Sect can make you the promise it has."

Dugu Bo's expression shifted. He still had his doubts, but seeing Yin Changqing act as though everything was in hand, his gaze grew more intent.

The moment Yin Changqing put away the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, a crisp system notification sounded in his mind:

[The host is collecting the opportunities of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

This place is, after all, under Dugu Bo's control. An Immortal Herb allocation task has been triggered: choose two of the following four options.]

[Option One: Give the Immortal Herb "Jade Dragon Fruit" to Dugu Bo.

Completion reward: Two Jade Dragon Fruits. The host need only hand one to Dugu Bo.]

[Option Two: Use the medicinal power of the Immortal Herbs here to completely cure Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan of their Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison.

Completion reward: The exclusive secret technique "Dragon Core Condensation Method."]

[Option Three: Take every Immortal Herb by force, leaving nothing for Dugu Bo and his granddaughter.

Completion reward: Soul Power increases by one level across all attributes.]

[Option Four: Completely destroy the spiritual vein feeding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Completion reward: One dose of poison from a ten-thousand-year snake.]

The last two options were hardly worth considering. Their drawbacks even outweighed their benefits.

Without a moment's hesitation, Yin Changqing chose in his mind:

Options one and two.

One level of Soul Power across all attributes?

What use is that?

Poison from a ten-thousand-year snake?

If I wanted some, I could go out right now, hunt down any ten-thousand-year snake soul beast, and take its venom sac!

Option one does mean giving Dugu Bo an Immortal Herb.

But none of the Immortal Herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is this so-called Jade Dragon Fruit.

I only need to give Dugu Bo one of the two Jade Dragon Fruits from the reward.

[Selection successful. Rewards issued immediately!]

[Congratulations, host. You have received two supreme-grade Immortal Herbs, Jade Dragon Fruits, which have been placed in your storage space.]

[Congratulations, host. You have received the secret Dragon Core Condensation Method. Its teachings and condensation incantation have been fully imprinted in your mind.]

In an instant, Yin Changqing understood a vast and profound method for condensing a core.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

The Dragon Core Condensation Method was not only the perfect foundation and complement to the Soul Core system; it could also bring about a qualitative transformation in his own dragon bloodline and ultimate Dragon Might!

For a soul master with a dragon Martial Soul, it was a gift from the heavens!

Yin Changqing turned his hand over. A strange spirit fruit appeared in his palm, crystal-clear and marked with deep-green patterns like snake scales. A faint Dragon Roar seemed to come from within it.

An invigorating fragrance, carrying immense Dragon Might and the pure aura of poison, instantly filled the valley.

Dugu Bo had been staring regretfully at the stripped-bare herb beds. The moment he caught that scent, he froze as if struck by lightning, every hair on his body standing on end.

He stared at the fruit in Yin Changqing's hand, his green eyes churning with shock. Even his voice trembled violently.

"Wh-what is that?!

My Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul is... trembling with joy?!"

"It's called the Jade Dragon Fruit."

Yin Changqing casually tossed the fruit to Dugu Bo and said evenly,

"A snake becomes a flood dragon, and a flood dragon becomes a dragon.

"Your Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor has reached the pinnacle of poison, but its bloodline is still limited by its origins as a snake.

"This Jade Dragon Fruit can cleanse your marrow and remold your veins, refining the snake poison in your body into Dragon Astral Poison. It may even help your Martial Soul break its limits and evolve toward the Jade Phosphorous Flood Dragon Emperor."

Dugu Bo fumbled to catch the fruit, then cradled it in his palms like a priceless treasure. Shock and elation nearly overflowed from his eyes.

"Evolve toward a flood dragon emperor?!

Y-you're just giving it to me?!"

"You gave us your entire herb garden, Mr. Dugu. It's only right that I return the favor."

Yin Changqing clasped his hands behind his back, his expression composed.

"And the fruit isn't all. I'm completely confident I can cure the poison in both you and Dugu Yan.

"Once we're done here, I'll use the Inner Core Poison-Gathering Method to remove that danger from you and your granddaughter for good."

Dugu Bo held the Jade Dragon Fruit against his chest. His chest rose and fell sharply as he looked at Yin Changqing, his expression deeply conflicted.

After a long while, Dugu Bo let out a slow breath. He carefully put away the fruit and cupped his hands deeply to Yin Changqing.

"Boy... no, Young Master Changqing!

From now on, my life belongs to your Holy Dragon Sect!"

Seeing that Dugu Bo was convinced at last, Yin Changqing gestured for him to straighten up and smiled.

"There's no need for that, Mr. Dugu.

Now that you've joined the Holy Dragon Sect, we're family."

Yin Yu nodded faintly. The pressure surrounding him receded, and he said in a deep voice,

"Brother Dugu, if your Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison truly evolves into dragon poison, your strength will rise another level.

The position of Sect Guest Grand Elder is yours."

Dugu Bo carefully tucked away the Jade Dragon Fruit and shook his head with a wry smile.

"I'm an odd-tempered man, used to going my own way. I never thought that, at this stage of my life, you two would win me over completely.

But... I'm making this bargain gladly!"