"Let's go. Time to head back." Dugu Bo waved a hand, preparing to take the two of them away.
Shi Quan suddenly spoke up. "Grandpa Dugu, can I stay here to cultivate? I feel this place is extremely suitable for my cultivation. And while cultivating, I can continue trying to sense the medicinal properties. It's killing two birds with one stone."
"Stay here to cultivate?" Dugu Bo thought for a moment before nodding. "This is indeed a rare cultivation treasure ground for you. I'll explain things to the academy, so just cultivate without worry. But remember what I told you. While I'm away, don't touch the Spring Water or the herbs carelessly."
"Don't worry, Grandpa Dugu. I know what I'm doing." Shi Quan nodded.
"Then I'll take you down."
"No need, Grandpa Dugu. I can get down by myself, and I can get back out too." As he spoke, Shi Quan summoned his spirit soul. His Second Spirit Ring lit up first, and hardened Blue Silver Grass pierced into the ground. Then the Second Spirit Ring lit up again, and the Blue Silver Grass on the ground rapidly extended downward.
"Interesting." Dugu Bo nodded, picked up Dugu Yan, and said, "Then I'll leave you to it. Be careful. Tomorrow, I'll bring Yan Yan to see you again."
With that, Dugu Bo rose into the air with Dugu Yan.
"Yan Yan, what do you think of Xiao Quan?" Dugu Bo watched Shi Quan vanish from the mountaintop, then lowered his head to ask Dugu Yan.
"Xiao Quan?" Dugu Yan thought for a moment. "He's smart, hardworking, and a true genius."
"Yan Yan, I'm asking what you think of Xiao Quan as a person." Dugu Bo repeated with a faint smile.
Dugu Yan froze for a moment, then said coyly, "Grandpa, what