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

Yin Yu stood nearby with his arms crossed. The aura of a level 95 Super Douluo hung faintly over the valley as he cast Dugu Bo an indifferent glance.

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

Dugu Bo was furious with the father and son, yet he could do nothing about them. He flicked his sleeve and turned away, preferring not to look at them.

"Fine!

Take them, take them!

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

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

The entire herb was dark gold, shaped like a golden dragon coiled on the ground. It radiated an intensely concentrated earth-attribute energy and vast draconic might.

It was the Earth Dragon Golden Melon!

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

This Earth Dragon Golden Melon has to go to Mom!

Yin Changqing considered its benefits.

The Earth Dragon Golden Melon was a top-tier, supremely yang and unyielding earth-attribute Immortal Herb. It contained exceptionally pure essence from a pure-blooded dragon.

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

Not only was this herb a perfect match for her attribute and martial soul, it also had an excellent chance of awakening the dormant bloodline within her, prompting her White-Armored Earth Dragon to undergo a second, qualitative evolution!

Moreover, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon's immense medicinal power would be enough to help her break through the Soul Power bottleneck that had held her back for years.

Once his mother absorbed the herb, her Soul Power could jump several levels, and her potential would improve. Even raising her innate Soul Power from level eight to Innate Full Soul Power would not be difficult.

Breaking through to the level 90 Titled Douluo realm would be only a matter of time!

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. Blades and spears can't pierce it, and it gives off a strange pressure. Do you recognize it too, boy?"

Dugu Bo could not help asking when he saw Yin Changqing stop before the dark-gold herb.

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

"A dragon treasure. Naturally, only someone with a dragon-type martial soul would understand its wonders.

Mr. Dugu, every precious herb here has its destined use. That is why the Holy Dragon Sect can stand behind its promise to you."

Dugu Bo's expression shifted. He still had doubts, but the confidence with which Yin Changqing handled everything made his gaze grow more serious.

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

[The host has been detected claiming the opportunity at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

As this place is, after all, occupied by Dugu Bo, 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 give one of them 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: Seize every Immortal Herb by force and leave none for Dugu Bo and his granddaughter.

Completion reward: All-attribute Soul Power increases by one level.]

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

Completion reward: One portion of ten-thousand-year serpent venom.]

The last two options were hardly worth considering. Their costs might even outweigh their benefits.

Yin Changqing chose without the slightest hesitation.

Options one and two.

One level of all-attribute Soul Power?

What use is that?

Ten-thousand-year serpent venom?

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

Choosing option one meant giving Dugu Bo an Immortal Herb.

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

If he chose option one, he only had to give Dugu Bo one of the two Jade Dragon Fruits he received as a reward.

[Selection successful. Rewards have been issued immediately!]

[Congratulations, host. You have obtained two top-grade Immortal Herbs, "Jade Dragon Fruits." They have been deposited in your storage space.]

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

In an instant, Yin Changqing grasped the vast, profound method of core formation.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

The Dragon Core Condensation Method would not only serve as a perfect foundation and complement to the Soul Core system; it could also bring about a qualitative transformation in his own Dragonkind bloodline and supreme draconic might!

For a soul master with a dragon-type Martial Soul, it was nothing short of a divine gift!

Yin Changqing flipped his hand, and a strange spirit fruit appeared in his palm. It was crystal clear, with dark-green snakescale patterns across its surface, and a faint Dragon Roar seemed to come from within it.

A refreshing fragrance, accompanied by vast draconic might and the aura of pure poison principles, instantly filled the entire valley.

Dugu Bo had been gazing ruefully at the stripped-bare herb beds. The moment he caught the fruit's scent, he froze as though struck by lightning, every hair on his body standing on end.

He stared fixedly at the fruit in Yin Changqing's hand. Shock surged through his green eyes, and even his voice shook violently.

"Wh-what is that?!

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul within me is... trembling with joy?!"

"This is called the Jade Dragon Fruit."

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

"A serpent 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 ultimately limited by its serpent origins.

This Jade Dragon Fruit can cleanse your marrow and transform your body, refining your serpent venom into Dragon Astral Poison. It may even help your martial soul break through its limits and evolve into 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 ecstasy nearly spilled from his eyes.

"Evolve into a flood dragon emperor?!

You... you're just giving this to me?!"

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

Yin Changqing stood with his hands behind his back, his expression composed.

"And this fruit is not all. I'm also fully confident that I can cure the poison within you and Sister Yan.

Once matters here are settled, I'll use the Inner Core Poison-Gathering Method to rid you and your granddaughter of this danger for good."

Dugu Bo held the Jade Dragon Fruit against his chest, which rose and fell sharply. He looked at Yin Changqing with an expression of profound complexity.

After a long while, Dugu Bo let out a deep breath. He carefully put away the fruit and cupped his hands solemnly toward Yin Changqing.

"Boy... no, Young Master Changqing!

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

Seeing that Dugu Bo was now won over completely, Yin Changqing raised a hand to stop him from bowing any further and smiled.

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

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

Nearby, Yin Yu nodded slightly and withdrew his oppressive aura. His voice was deep.

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

The position of Guest Grand Elder in the Sect is yours."

Dugu Bo carefully secured the Jade Dragon Fruit and shook his head with a rueful smile.

"I've always had a strange temper and been used to going my own way. I never thought that, at my age, you father and son would have me so thoroughly in the palm of your hands.

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