Dugu Bo, Refreshed and Rejuvenated

Earth Fire Lizards.

They were a pack-dwelling type of soul beast, brown all over and covered in patterns resembling flowing magma.

It was said that if their cultivation broke through ten thousand years, they had a chance of evolving into Earth Fire Dragons.

They possessed a trace of dragon bloodline. Their primary attribute was fire, and they excelled in defense.

Their flames were not especially violent, and they also possessed a trace of earth attribute. Such a soul ring would lay a stronger foundation for Lin Feng's future Soul Meridian Shaping.

Lin Feng did not take the two Ice Fire Immortal Grasses.

First, he had no need for them at present. Second, time did not permit it.

More importantly, this was an opportunity reserved for Qian Renxue.

Although the Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass could forge an indestructible body immune to water and fire,

their extreme energies would disrupt the balance within Lin Feng's body. More importantly, Lin Feng did not want his body to be altered by extreme external forces.

He preferred to grow stronger through the increase of his own cultivation and the transformation of his Martial Soul.

Qian Renxue was different. She possessed a god-level Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, which contained extreme light and fire.

Only on her could the two Ice Fire Immortal Grasses display their most remarkable effects.

"Innate Treasure Pearl... endless vitality."

The pale gold pearl floated in midair. What had once been somewhat illusory had now become far more substantial.

A faint, mist-like substance began to swirl around it.

The age of the First Soul Vein within his body had already reached seven hundred years, and the effects of his First Soul Skill had improved considerably again.

Putting away the pearl, Lin Feng began heading back. Before he even reached where Chrysanthemum Douluo and Dugu Bo were, he heard Dugu Bo's triumphant roar toward the heavens.

"Hahaha! Broken Chrysanthemum, this old man's Martial Soul has evolved, my toxins have been purged, and my Soul Power has reached level 90.

Within a week, I will certainly break through to become a Titled Douluo.

When that happens, I'll grind you into the dirt! Hahaha."

Dugu Bo laughed brilliantly, utterly failing to notice the meaningful smile on Chrysanthemum Douluo's face.

Chrysanthemum Douluo rubbed his wrist.

"Oh? So it'll be harder to beat you in the future?

Then I'd better beat you a few times while I still can!"

"Hmph, you think this old man fears you? Jade Phosphorous Poison Dragon Emperor!"

Dugu Bo spread his arms, summoning his Martial Soul. Two dragon horns grew from the snake crown atop its head.

Its resonant cries carried a unique, subtle pressure.

Its enlarged body no longer emitted toxic mist; instead, all its poison was drawn inward. Light rippled across its purple-gold scales, and its vertical snake pupils seemed even more imposing.

Dugu Bo's aura abruptly changed. The vitality that had weakened under the torment of toxins within his body revived once more, and his aged features became spirited and radiant.

The chaotic flow of energy was nowhere to be seen. The poison contained within his Martial Soul was now completely under his control.

Standing atop the poison dragon, Dugu Bo clenched his fists.

"Hahaha, this feels so refreshingly wonderful. Those days of constantly suppressing the toxins in my body are gone for good!

It is as though I have been reborn. From this day onward, I, Dugu Bo, shall no longer be bound!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo snorted coldly and was about to summon his Martial Soul to dampen Dugu Bo's momentum when he sensed Lin Feng approaching.

He stopped and mocked him, "So what if your Martial Soul evolved? Your spiritual realm is still lacking. You could not even sense Xiao Feng approaching.

If you encounter a Transformed Soul Beast in the future, with your Spiritual Power, you probably will not even be able to see her true form."

"Uh..."

Dugu Bo's face darkened, but he could not refute it. His Spiritual Power truly fell far short of Spirit Masters at the same level.

"Hmph, I'll take that as you chickening out!

We'll spar again when we meet at Spirit Hall."

Putting away his Martial Soul, Dugu Bo walked up to Lin Feng, and his eyes immediately lit up.

After the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid had improved his aptitude, Lin Feng's natural foundation had already been excellent.

Combined with having just emerged from a bath, he looked exceptionally handsome.

With sword eyebrows and starry eyes, he carried himself with imposing grace, while a few traces of sharpness and resolve shone in his gaze.

His body was lean and strong, and his steps were steady and powerful.

He was only nine years old, yet his Martial Soul Theory was top-notch, his Soul Power aptitude was outstanding, his appearance was superior, and Spirit Hall valued him highly.

If he did not quickly make him his granddaughter's husband, then what was he waiting for?

Dugu Bo's eyes shifted as he chuckled and released Dugu Yan from the Wishful Treasure Pouch.

"Grandpa! Yan Yan is angry! Why did you lock Yan Yan up for so long? Twenty lollipops aren't enough this time!

Yan Yan wants three—uh, forty! Otherwise, I'll tell Mom!

Eh? Grandpa, why do you look younger? Ah, no, that's not right—I'm very angry right now!"

The moment Dugu Yan appeared, she pouted and grumbled unhappily.

Dugu Bo awkwardly coaxed her.

Then Dugu Yan's eyes suddenly brightened. She tugged lightly at Dugu Bo's clothes and softly asked, "Grandpa, is that big brother the one from before?

He looks so good now."

Dugu Bo immediately laughed when he heard that.

"Then does Yan Yan like him?"

Dugu Yan's pretty face reddened. She hid behind Dugu Bo and secretly glanced at Lin Feng, murmuring shyly, "I-I like him."

"Then how about Grandpa lets him become your husband?"

"Hmm?"

"Ah?!"

"Mm, mm, mm!!"

Three completely different voices rang out.

She was still a child!

Lin Feng's mouth twitched. Looking at Dugu Yan, whose eyes sparkled with little stars, he glared at Dugu Bo irritably. "Senior Dugu, please do not joke about such things. Your granddaughter is still a child.

Besides, this junior already has someone in his heart. I truly cannot accept your kind offer."

Dugu Bo glared at him.

"Boy, let me tell you, I can already sense the signs of a breakthrough. Having a Titled Douluo as your grandfather is something countless Spirit Masters would fight tooth and nail for!"

Lin Feng spread his hands helplessly.

Never mind that Dugu Yan was still a child. Even if she grew up with huge breasts and a boneless, water-snake waist,

she still could not compare to Qian Renxue!

Chrysanthemum Douluo placed a hand on Dugu Bo's shoulder and shook his head slightly. "Old Poison, I advise you to give up on that idea. I'm honestly afraid her family will come looking for you and beat you senseless."

Dugu Bo shook off Chrysanthemum Douluo's delicate hand and said disdainfully, "Who are they? Can a Titled Douluo be taken down in seconds?

Let them come. Do you think I can't outcompete them for a granddaughter's husband?"

"The Great Enshrinement's family."

"Oh, then never mind."

Dugu Bo gave an embarrassed laugh.

His gaze turned conflicted as he looked regretfully at Lin Feng and Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Listening to their conversation and seeing Lin Feng remain unmoved, Dugu Yan's expression dimmed.

She pouted but did not say anything.

"Xiao Feng, what are your plans next?"

"We should part ways for today, Old Man Dugu. I will first go resolve the Martial Soul problems of your granddaughter and son.

Chrysanthemum Grandpa, I'll also need to trouble you to help me hunt a soul beast. Its age can be just over a thousand years."

"A thousand years?!"

Dugu Bo cried out in shock.

Chrysanthemum Douluo sneered. "Never seen anything like it, have you? Xiao Feng has consumed immortal grasses. How precious and miraculous are those immortal grasses?

You yourself just refined a Golden Melon. Can't you sense it?

The physical improvement brought by those immortal grasses is so great that increasing the limit of his second soul ring by a mere hundred years is nothing."

As he spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo sent a telepathic message. "Xiao Feng, you did a thorough job of looting—er, collecting from that old poison's herb garden, right?

Were there any immortal grasses listed in my illustrated guide?"

Lin Feng nodded.

A sharp glint flashed through Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes, and the corners of his lips lifted.

"That is indeed the case. Those immortal grasses are truly extraordinary. Damn it, I've suffered a loss!

Brat, you took so many of my spirit plants and even made me promise you the two by the spring. Don't tell me they were all immortal grasses.

You've swindled me like this, so you have to compensate me!"

Lin Feng grinned awkwardly.

He had only taken the few immortal grasses he needed.

It was not like Tang San, who would give the place a complete cleansing and strip it bare. He should be grateful.

"Then what compensation would you like, Senior?"

Dugu Bo rubbed Dugu Yan's little head.

"I'll take a loss. Once Yan Yan grows up, you can marry her as an equal wife. How about it?"

Lin Feng rubbed his forehead. Your calculations are so loud I could hear them from miles away.

Helplessly, he said, "That truly won't do."

"Fine, fine. Then call me Grandpa in the future. I'm not asking you to acknowledge me as your adopted grandfather, just a form of address."

Lin Feng thought for a moment, then nodded. "All right. Greetings, Grandpa Dugu."

An imperceptible smile appeared on Dugu Bo's lips. He nodded in satisfaction, then headed toward Heaven Dou City with the bewildered Dugu Yan.

"Very well, we'll meet again another day!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was somewhat surprised. "That old poison isn't afraid we'll go to his herb garden?"

Lin Feng shook his head. "Two and a half hours have passed. The effects of the Antidote of Poison Barrier have already worn off. He still has great confidence in his poison."

Chrysanthemum Douluo sensed the surroundings and nodded slightly. Then he took Lin Feng toward the outskirts to search for Earth Fire Lizards.