Record of Heaven and Earth's Rare Treasures, Immortal Herbs, Mysterious Nether Dragon Saliva Grass!

"Don't go..."

Dugu Yan's voice was very soft.

Ye Lingling also hazily caught hold of his clothes, her usually cool eyes now glistening. "Stay... stay with us..."

Yu Tianming froze in place, looking at the two breathtaking beauties on the bed, his heart pounding like a drum.

Moonlight streamed through the window, scattering light and shadow over them. They were so beautiful it took his breath away.

Who could withstand this? Yu Tianming thought. He steadied himself, forcibly suppressed his restless feelings, and sat down beside the bed.

"I'll be right here. Go to sleep."

Dugu Yan hummed contentedly, hugging Ye Lingling's arm and rubbing against it like a lazy cat, with a charm all her own.

Ye Lingling unconsciously leaned closer to Yu Tianming, the delicate fragrance of her hair lingering beneath his nose.

The night breeze brushed softly past, and crabapple petals fluttered down outside the window.

Watching the two sleeping girls, Yu Tianming's lips unconsciously curved upward, but he made no further move.

It was not that he did not want to cross the line; he was simply constrained by his age.

Had he been three or five years older, Yu Tianming would not have just sat there.

The next morning, golden sunlight spilled through the window lattice.

Dugu Yan woke first, her temples throbbing from getting thoroughly drunk the night before.

She frowned as she opened her eyes and discovered that she and Ye Lingling had actually fallen asleep in each other's arms, while Yu Tianming slept quietly in a chair beside the bed.

Dugu Yan froze for a moment as fragments of the previous night's memories gradually returned.

Remembering the nonsense she had spouted while drunk, Dugu Yan's face flushed bright red.

She carefully tried to get up, only to accidentally bump into Ye Lingling.

"Mmm..."

Ye Lingling murmured softly and slowly opened her eyes.

When she saw the scene before her clearly, she was utterly stunned.

"Lingling, g-good morning," Dugu Yan said stiffly.

The tips of Ye Lingling's ears reddened at a visible speed, and she replied softly, "G-good morning."

Their movements woke Yu Tianming.

He rubbed his eyes and, seeing that both girls were awake, gave them a gentle smile. "You're awake? I'll go get you some hangover soup."

After Yu Tianming left, silence settled over the room.

Remembering what they had said the night before, the two girls exchanged a smile, neither speaking, each understanding without words.

At noon, outside True Dragon Mountain.

A streak of dark green light flew in from the distant sky and landed before the magnificent gates.

"Haha, Old Poison, welcome!"

Yu Yuanzhen's hearty laughter rang out from beyond the mountain gates. He strode out with the vigor of a dragon and a tiger, followed by Yu Tianming, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling.

Dugu Bo stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in dark green robes, but the moment he saw Dugu Yan, a distinct tenderness appeared in his eyes.

"Grandpa!"

Dugu Yan called out joyfully, hurrying forward to take Dugu Bo's arm.

"Yanyan, have you settled in at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?" Dugu Bo fondly stroked his granddaughter's hair, his gaze casually sweeping over Yu Tianming and Ye Lingling.

Yu Tianming stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Senior Dugu."

"Call me Grandpa Dugu." Dugu Bo nodded slightly.

Yu Yuanzhen laughed and patted him on the shoulder. "Come, let's talk inside. Tianming, take Yanyan and Lingling to prepare some tea and refreshments."

"All right, Grandpa," Yu Tianming answered, leaving ahead of them with the two girls.

Watching the three receding figures, Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes. "Old Dragon, your grandson certainly has good fortune!"

Yu Yuanzhen smiled without speaking and merely gestured for him to enter.

In a pavilion on the back mountain, Dugu Bo and Yu Yuanzhen sat facing each other.

"Old Poison, there's another matter I invited you here to discuss." Yu Yuanzhen's expression grew serious.

Dugu Bo lifted his teacup and took a sip. "Is it about Spirit Hall?"

"That's right."

Yu Yuanzhen nodded. "They've already started making moves against Tianming."

"Hmph. Spirit Hall's ambitions know no bounds. They've long wanted to destroy or absorb the Seven Great Sects." Dugu Bo sneered.

"But they nearly hurt Yanyan. Sooner or later, I'll settle that score with them."

Yu Yuanzhen pondered for a moment. "Let's wait a little longer. First, let's discuss the main matter."

"Regarding your poison backlash, I've recently consulted many more ancient texts and thought of two methods that might work."

"Oh?"

Dugu Bo set down his teacup, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes. "What methods?"

Yu Yuanzhen spoke unhurriedly. "The first is to fight poison with poison-find a toxin more potent than Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison to neutralize the toxins accumulated in your body."

"But this method is too risky. The slightest misstep could cause the poison to flare up and kill you."

Dugu Bo's brows knitted tightly, and he shook his head. "What about the second?"

"The second method is to find a legendary Immortal-Grade Medicinal Herb, also known as an Immortal Herb."

Yu Yuanzhen took a yellowed ancient book from his robes. "This is the Record of Heaven and Earth's Rare Treasures, a treasured possession of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. It records a rare treasure called Mysterious Nether Dragon Saliva Grass."

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had a long heritage spanning more than a dozen generations. Though it fell short of Spirit Hall, it still had deep foundations and possessed many ancient texts.

The Record of Heaven and Earth's Rare Treasures recorded Immortal Herbs, as well as many heavenly materials and earthly treasures!

"Mysterious Nether Dragon Saliva Grass?"

Dugu Bo's fingers trembled slightly. "Where is it now?"

Yu Yuanzhen took a sip of tea and continued:

"It grows where extreme cold and extreme heat meet, is shaped like dragon whiskers, and is blue-green throughout."

"This herb contains the power of the dragon bloodline, yet can neutralize all poisons under heaven. It is an Immortal Herb with particularly wondrous effects against poison backlash from serpent-type Martial Souls."

Upon hearing this,

Dugu Bo immediately slammed the table and sprang to his feet.

"What!?"

"Where extreme cold and extreme heat meet? Isn't that my medicinal garden!"

At these words, Yu Yuanzhen looked stunned, then delighted. He rose to his feet and said, "Your medicinal garden?"

"That's right!"

Dugu Bo concealed nothing and said frankly, "All these years, I've suffered from poison backlash and relied entirely on that treasured land to help suppress it."

"My medicinal garden-that treasured land-has a pool where a scorching hot spring and an extremely cold ice spring converge. Many medicinal herbs grow beside the pool. Presumably, they're the Immortal Herbs you mentioned!"

Hearing this,

Yu Yuanzhen was beside himself with joy. He clapped his hands and laughed. "Good, wonderful!"

Just then,

Yu Tianming approached carrying tea and refreshments. "Grandpa, Grandpa Dugu, please have some tea."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling walked beside him, and the former asked curiously, "Grandpa, Grandpa Yu, what are you talking about? Why are you laughing so happily?"

"Haha, wonderful news!"

Yu Yuanzhen stroked his beard and smiled. "An Immortal Herb that can resolve your grandfather's poison backlash may very well be growing in his medicinal garden."

"Poison backlash?"

Dugu Yan had just sat down when she abruptly sprang to her feet again. "Grandpa, you... you've been suffering from poison backlash all this time?"

Dugu Bo's expression stiffened before he sighed softly. "Yanyan, Grandpa didn't want you to worry..."

"Why didn't you tell me!"

Dugu Yan's voice trembled, and her eyes instantly reddened.

Seeing this, Yu Yuanzhen exchanged a meaningful glance with Yu Tianming and Ye Lingling. The three withdrew from the pavilion, leaving the grandfather and granddaughter some space.