Taking the Immortal Herb: Changes from the First Transformation - Bonus Update for 500 Monthly Votes

"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? That's a good name."

Dugu Bo changed the subject, asking, "Tell me about the effects of these two Immortal Herbs, and what's so special about them?"

He clearly acknowledged that all the Immortal Herb taken by Tang Shan belonged to him, even if some of them were rare or even unique medicinal herbs.

Tang Shan's willingness to share two herbs with Dugu Yan had already greatly surprised Dugu Bo. After all, he had seen countless people in this world become strangers or even fight to the death over rare treasures such as natural materials and Soul Bone. In his opinion, the value of the so-called Immortal Herb was probably no less than that of the former two, but Tang Shan was able to take it out so readily, which was truly unexpected.

Tang Shan pushed the smaller jade box in front of Dugu Bo and introduced it, "This is the Blood Swan Kiss. Its effect is very simple: it can amplify the effect of poison by hundreds or thousands of times. If it were before, I might have suspected that you would die on the spot if you had touched it."

Once you've Poison Body Forging to a certain level, you should be able to use this Immortal Herb with caution. However, you'll probably have to figure out the specifics of how to use it yourself.

Dugu Bo glanced at the Blood Swan Kiss with lingering fear. Perhaps out of caution stemming from his long-term experience in poison production, he hadn't touched it earlier. Otherwise, having just obtained the antidote today, he would have killed himself, leaving him with nowhere to turn for help.

Although he felt some fear, Dugu Bo was also extremely excited. The poison had increased a thousandfold, and whether the increase was in quality or quantity, it was possible to help him reach level 95 or even level 99. The main problem now was that he was suffering from severe poisoning, which prevented him from breaking through the bottleneck, and whether his Martial Soul comprehension could keep up.

"Tang Shan, I am deeply grateful. If there is anything I can do to help you, just say the word. I'll even do anything, from murder and arson to wiping out entire families."

"Carefully close the jade box and put it away, "Dugu Bo said earnestly.

Tang Shan's lips twitched. "Isn't all you can do besides murder and arson?"

"Tang Shan, what are the uses of this Immortal Herb?"

Learning from her grandfather's experience, Dugu Yan did not touch the Ninefold Bloom with curiosity. Instead, she looked at it with her purple eyes and asked Tang Shan.

"This flower is called the Ninefold Bloom. Its effect is to improve the aptitude of Soul Master and cause them to undergo a transformation. It is best used by Martial Soul that possess the ability to transform."

It's very simple to use: pluck the petals from the bottom layer and consume them. Each layer consumed will trigger a transformation, up to a maximum of nine transformations. However, the exact number of transformations varies from person to person. If you find it increasingly difficult to pluck the next layer of petals, it means you've reached the limit.

"What if we don't pluck from the very bottom petals?"

Dugu Yan was somewhat curious.

"Then you won't be able to take it off."

As Tang Shan spoke, he reached out and plucked at the third layer of petals.

With a simple exertion, the petals, though soft, remained firmly attached to the stem.

Out of curiosity, Dugu Yan also tried it, and sure enough, it didn't budge.

"What would happen if I picked it and gave it to someone else to consume?"

"Unless the person starts taking it from the first layer, taking the later layers directly will have no effect."

Why don't you use this Immortal Herb?

Dugu Yan hesitated as she looked at the beautiful flower tower before her.

"I've already consumed other Immortal Herb. Besides, the Ninefold Grass is for improving aptitude. My Innate Soul Power is already at level ten; it's impossible to improve it further. As for improvements in other areas, with the help of numerous fortuitous encounters, they've already been maxed out. Now you should hurry up and consume it; I also want to see what that transformation is all about."

Dugu Yan looked at her grandfather with a questioning gaze.

Dugu Bo clasped his hands in front of his chest, examined the Ninefold Bloom for a moment, and then asked, "Tang Shan, is there anything we need to prepare for this transformation?"

"After the transformation and improved physical condition, the physical toll must be significant. It's best to prepare some Vital Essence tonics."

Tang Shan thought for a moment and then offered his suggestion.

Dugu Bo nodded and turned to prepare.

Half an hour later, a pot of steaming hot herbal soup was placed on the table, its rich aroma wafting through the air.

Under the watchful eyes of Dugu Bo and Tang Shan, Dugu Yan took a deep breath, gently lifted her jade-like fingers, and carefully plucked the bottommost petals of the Ninefold Bloom one by one. The petals were as lustrous as jade and slightly cool to the touch.

Without the slightest hesitation, she put the petals into her mouth one by one. As soon as the petals entered her throat, they transformed into a refreshing and warm current, slowly flowing into her dantian along her meridians.

At first, only a faint emerald glow emanated from beneath her skin. As the last petal at the bottom was swallowed, the glow suddenly surged, transforming into countless firefly-like emerald specks that swirled and danced around her. The next instant, the specks of light abruptly coalesced, transforming into a dazzling beam of light.

A jade-green light curtain completely enveloped Dugu Yan's body. The light curtain continuously contracted and solidified, eventually forming a translucent green sphere of light that floated in mid-air.

Inside the sphere of light, Dugu Yan's figure was vaguely visible. She subconsciously curled up her body, and her legs, originally long, slowly lengthened and covered with fine emerald scales under the emerald light, eventually transforming into a long and supple snake tail. Clearly, within the transforming sphere of light, she had unconsciously Martial Soul Possession.

Curiously observing the strange phenomenon before him, Tang Shan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "This effect is truly extraordinary!"

"This immortal Immortal Herb should be quite suitable for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, right?"

Standing to the side, Dugu Bo looked at his granddaughter's blurry figure in the jade sphere and casually asked Tang Shan beside him.

"And I'm not familiar with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Tang Shan's answer was quite casual.

"His Crown Prince's teacher is Sect Master Ning."

Tang Shan curled his lip. "In the end, it's just a pretext for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire to deepen their cooperation. If I give them the Ninefold Bloom, and a support-level Title Douluo is actually born, it wouldn't be very friendly to His Highness. After all, cooperation is only necessary when someone is weak enough. If Ning Fengzhi becomes a Title Titled Douluo, it's hard to say whether they will continue to cooperate with the Heaven Dou Empire."

What Tang Shan didn't say was that he's currently Angel Big Sis, and his future is uncertain. Who knows if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be absorbed into the fold or destroyed by the Spirit Hall according to the original storyline? What if the immortal Immortal Herb was given away and the user was killed? Wouldn't that be equivalent to losing a whole herb?

This is also why he didn't give Yu Tianheng Immortal Herb.

As the saying goes, friendship is friendship and interests are interests. Moreover, this is a major event that could very well involve the situation of the entire continent. He would not put himself in a difficult position just because of a decent friendship.

Dugu Bo turned and glanced at Tang Shan, surprised that the other party had seen through him so clearly.

"Senior, I'm going outside to soak up some sun for a while."

Tang Shan glanced around casually, seemingly noticing something. He paused for a moment, then spoke nonchalantly.

Dugu Bo didn't think much of it and nodded casually.

Tang Shan strolled leisurely outside the living room, looking at the sunlight in the sky with a strange expression. Good heavens, why did his clothes burst open during the transformation? Luckily, he reacted quickly, otherwise he might have seen some things he shouldn't have after the transformation was complete.

After thinking for a moment, Tang Shan reminded Dugu Bo inside the house, "Senior Dugu, please get some clothes for your granddaughter."

Dugu Bo, who was intently watching the blurry, huddled figure within the emerald sphere of light, was taken aback. What did Tang Shan mean by that?

His gaze swept across the ground unconsciously, and he noticed some pieces of clothing lying on the floor, which he hadn't noticed at all due to the burst of light from the jade.

Remembering Tang Shan's sudden suggestion to go sunbathe, he muttered under his breath, "At least you're not that much of a beast." He then hurriedly went into Dugu Yan's room, grabbed a set of clothes, placed them on a chair, and then went outside as well.

Tang Shan, who was enjoying the sunshine, suddenly darkened. Soul Master are naturally very perceptive, and the development of his body through practicing Internal Martial Arts had reached an extremely terrifying level. Dugu Bo's whispered words had no Soul Power to block them, so it felt almost as if they were spoken right in his ear.

He strongly suspected that Dugu Bo was doing it on purpose, as the other party couldn't possibly be unaware of his extremely keen perception.

Hey, I knew I shouldn't have reminded you. I would have just stood inside and waited for your granddaughter to come out, and then seen how much of a fuss you would have.

Tang Shan thought this with no small amount of malice.

Tang Shan was sunbathing, while Dugu Bo stood guard by the door, watching Tang Shan warily, clearly to prevent him from turning around and peeking.

The emerald light gradually faded, the sphere of light slowly dissipated, and Dugu Yan's body landed gently like a feather. Her long snake tail swept lightly across the ground, carrying tiny fragments of emerald light. Instinctively, she used the tip of her tail to support her body, trying to stand up.

Dugu Bo's ears twitched, and he stepped in front of the door, saying, "Yanyan, there are clothes on the chair. Put them on first."

Still somewhat dazed from the comfort that enveloped her limbs, Dugu Yan subconsciously looked down.

What came into view was a snow-white, graceful, and extremely alluring body.

Dugu Yan's cheeks flushed, but for some reason, she subconsciously looked around, but the figure she hoped for did not appear in the room.

Whether she breathed a sigh of relief or a sigh of regret, Dugu Yan could only obediently put on the clothes on the chair.

Grandpa, where is Tang Shan?

Dugu Yan asked questions as she put on her clothes.

"I'm outside too."

Tang Shan answered voluntarily.

"Alright, come in."

Only after the rustling sound of dressing stopped did Dugu Yan speak.

Tang Shan and Dugu Bo turned around at the same time. At this moment, Dugu Yan had changed into a white dress, had already sat down and was sipping the medicinal porridge she had cooked. The hem of her dress hung down on her side, making her figure look even more slender and graceful.

Dugu Bo went in first and couldn't help but exclaim, "My granddaughter seems to have become even more beautiful!"

Tang Shan stepped back into the room and looked Dugu Yan up and down. Indeed, with just one transformation, she had undergone a significant change.

Her long, jade-colored hair, which originally had a hint of dark green, has become even purer after the transformation. The length has reached her hips, and the strands are as lustrous as top-grade icy jade, shimmering with a translucent soft light under the light.

Her originally deep purple eyes were now as clear as carefully polished Amethyst, with a faint shimmer in their light, possessing a translucency somewhat similar to that of the Amethyst material condensed from the Amethyst Power Tang Shan amethyst.

Her lips were a natural peach pink, moist and translucent like dew, so delicate that they seemed to melt at the slightest touch. Her overall features, subtly sculpted by the power of transformation, had become even softer and more refined, adding a breathtakingly beautiful touch to her already stunning appearance.

Her aloof temperament and the allure inherent in her snake Martial Soul blended together seamlessly at this moment, without the slightest incongruity; her skin was as white as the first snow, yet it radiated a healthy, jade-like luster, delicate and smooth like the finest mutton fat jade.