Despite the fear caused by the restraint of her Martial Soul, Su Yao grabbed Ling Yu's shoulder, her eyes filled with worry.
"Young lady, if I wanted to make a move, would you still have the chance to be here?" Dugu Bo with some disdain.
"Senior Su Yao, don't worry, I believe that Dugu Yan's grandfather will not harm me." Ling Yu specifically mentioned Dugu Yan to reassure Su Yao and to remind Dugu Bo to be more cautious.
Seeing his reaction, Su Yao stopped trying to stop him and silently decided to report to Qian Renxue as soon as Dugu Bo left with Ling Yu.
"I, Ling Yu, swear by my Martial Soul that I will never divulge even a fraction of the matter that Senior Dugu entrusted to me for appraisal today."
Dugu Bo nodded slightly, and the next second he appeared in front of Ling Yu in a flash, and the two of them disappeared from the spot in an instant.
After pausing for a moment, Su Yao quickly Martial Soul Possession and headed to the Crown Prince's residence.
"Kid, you don't seem scared at all, you're even a little excited?" During the journey, Dugu Bo glanced at Ling Yu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Something that even His Majesty the Poison Douluo doesn't recognize must be extremely rare in the world, and this junior is naturally quite looking forward to it." Ling Yu was secretly annoyed at himself for being so impatient, but when he thought about how he would soon be able to access the greatest treasure of Douluo Star, and even have the opportunity to dismantle the remains of the Dragon God in the future, how could he possibly hold back?
"Don't overthink it, that's too ambitious. Let's talk about it when we're stronger." Ling Yu's heart stirred, and his mood gradually calmed down.
"You've got good taste, kid. To tell you the truth, the place I took you to is a peculiar medicinal garden, filled with rare and exotic herbs that even I don't recognize. If your Soul Skill is truly useful, I can give you a few as payment for what Yanyan and I promised you."
"Thank you, Your Excellency Poison Douluo. This junior will certainly do my utmost."
Two hours later, Dugu Bo led Ling Yu into the Sunset Forest.
"Close your eyes." Dugu Bo said in a deep voice shortly after entering the forest.
Ling Yu immediately closed his eyes, and in the next instant, a massive surge of Soul Power enveloped him, rendering him unable to perceive anything.
After an unknown amount of time, the Soul Power dissipated, and Dugu Bo's voice rang out again, tinged with solemnity:
"You can open your eyes now."
Ling Yu slowly opened his eyes and was instantly stunned by the scene before him.
All around were towering cliffs, ancient vines hanging down, and swirling clouds and mist, resembling a secluded paradise.
In the very center, a strangely shaped spring quietly lingers—half milky white, half vermilion, clearly distinct yet intertwined.
His gaze swept around, and he saw that the spring was surrounded by all sorts of strange and colorful exotic flowers and plants, some completely red, some crystal clear, and some emitting a refreshing fragrance...
"Can you identify the herbs here?" Dugu Bo interrupted Ling Yu's reverie.
"This junior is willing to give it a try."
"Alright, you can examine this one first." Dugu Bo pointed to a large chrysanthemum. The entire chrysanthemum was a magnificent purple, but it did not emit any fragrance. The central stamen was more than half a foot higher than the petals, and the tip of the stamen shone with a faint golden light.
"That old chrysanthemum from the Spirit Hall has this as his Martial Soul, it seems to be called the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. I want to see what's going on with him." Dugu Bo's heart stirred.
"How long have these Immortal Herb existed? Why haven't they transformed into Soul Beast yet? Could it be that the dissipated divine power suppressed the birth of their intelligence? I hope it doesn't become unidentifiable or backfire." Ling Yu pondered.
"Second Soul Skill - Spiritual Appraisal."
Dugu Bo looked at Ling Yu's second ring of a thousand-year-old spirit and felt a ripple in his heart. "In any case, this kid is the first person in history to have a second ring of a thousand-year-old Twin Martial Souls. His name will surely be recorded in the history of Soul Master."
"The information says that after this kid was granted a title, he gave a lot of things to his teachers at his primary school and the old man who adopted him. At least he's not an ingrate; his character is passable."
A piece of information appeared in Ling Yu's mind. "Characteristics: Physical Enhancement, Neutral, Lifespan: 7,322 years."
"It seems this really is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum." Ling Yu's heart stirred.
"How's it going, kid? Can you identify it?" Seeing that Ling Yu remained silent, Dugu Bo was worried that his abilities were insufficient to appraise these exceptional items.
"Senior, it's been identified. It's 7,322 years old. Consuming it can strengthen the body, and its medicinal properties are neutral."
"Good." Dugu Bo was excited. The knot in his heart that had troubled him for many years now had hope of being untied. When he first discovered this treasure land, he also tested the medicinal properties of these herbs, and the result was excruciating pain. If he hadn't been so powerful, he would have been poisoned to death long ago. So he never dared to use them casually again.
Can you identify the others?
"I'll give it a try."
Characteristics: Blazing fire, poisonous fire; Age limit: 8,140 years.
Characteristics: Extremely cold, toxic cold; Age: 8,140 years.
"Characteristics: Purification, Pure Yang; Lifespan: 6,751 years."
Characteristics: Mild, nourishing, neutral; Age: 5,822 years.
"Characteristics: Gemstone Activation, Neutral; Age: 7,110 years."
"Characteristics: Activation; Lifespan: 8,600 years."
With each characteristic he described, Dugu Bo couldn't help but tremble. "This kid is truly a lucky star. He not only found a suitable Soul Beast to cure Yanyan's innate poison for the Ye Family's child, but now he's even letting me know the characteristics of these treasures before I die. What if... what if there are top-grade antidotes..."
Suddenly, Ling Yu stopped. "Kid, what's wrong with you?" Dugu Bo asked.
"Senior, my spiritual energy is exhausted, and I cannot continue today," Ling Yu said, turning to Dugu Bo.
Although he still had an 80,000-year-old whale brain in his Spirit Ruins to replenish it, taking it out now would only create more trouble.
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, but still nodded.
"Why don't you stay in that house for a few days? There's some food inside," Dugu Bo said, pointing to a somewhat dilapidated house.
"Yes, but I have a request. Could you please send a letter to His Highness the Crown Prince? I have an appointment with him and I'm afraid he'll worry. Also, he can inform Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect that I'm away on business, in case he searches for me everywhere."
Ling Yu knew that given Su Yao's personality, she would definitely go to find Qian Renxue after they left. Originally, he wanted to do this as a precaution, but now that Dugu Bo didn't seem to have any ill intentions, it would be better to tell her in order to avoid worrying.
"Okay, you write it, and I'll send it to you." Dugu Bo glanced at Ling Yu, even suspecting that the kid was deliberately using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to warn him not to act rashly.
"He came from the countryside and only a few years ago, yet so many powerful forces are backing him. It's not just a matter of luck; this kid is extraordinary in himself." Dugu Bo's heart stirred.