Since his disciple possessed such potential, Dugu Bo naturally offered his full support. He pondered for a moment and said, "Since your goal is a ten-thousand-year-old Plant-type Soul Beast, requiring strong vitality... I've just remembered something."
"Many years ago, deep in the Sunset Forest, I encountered an extremely rare Plant-type Soul Beast called the ' Nine-Leaf Sword Grass.' This grass has nine leaves, each shaped like a sharp sword, incomparably razor-sharp, and possesses incredibly tenacious vitality. It is said that even if it is cut off, it can quickly regenerate. At that time, that sword grass was about 11,000 years old. I wonder if it still exists today, and how much older it has become."
" Nine-Leaf Sword Grass?" Lin Yan was overjoyed upon hearing this.
This is practically Soul Beast tailor-made for him! In his previous life, he cultivated the Tai Chi Sword, and he has always regretted not having a suitable weapon in this life. If he can obtain the Soul Ring of this Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, he is very likely to obtain a powerful attack Soul Skill related to "sword", making up for his current lack of offensive means and allowing him to regain the Tai Chi Sword Technique!
"Teacher, this Nine-Leaf Sword Grass is just what I need! I hope to obtain its Soul Ring!" Lin Yan said immediately, his tone filled with rare eagerness.
Seeing Lin Yan's satisfaction, Dugu Bo smiled and said, "Good! Once the remaining poison in my body is gone, I'll take you to find it!"
Several more months passed, within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Dugu Bo was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes. A condensed, tangible emerald light shot out from his eyes, and his aura exploded. It was more profound and restrained than it had been half a year ago. The bluish-black aura that had lingered between his brows for years had completely disappeared, replaced by a radiant, healthy complexion full of vitality.
He stood up, feeling an unprecedented ease and comfort within his body. The poison of the backlash from his Martial Soul, which had plagued him for decades, tormented him day and night, and even threatened his life, was finally completely guided and sealed within the 60,000-year-old Life-Taking Scorpion Torso Bone!
Not only were all the hidden dangers eliminated, but his Soul Power also became more refined, showing a faint tendency to break through level 92 and reach level 93!
"Hahaha! It's all done! It's really all done!" Dugu Bo couldn't help but laugh out loud, his laughter filled with relief and ecstasy, even with a hint of sob.
He was not only happy to be reborn, but also happy that his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, would no longer have to suffer the pain that had been passed down through generations!
"Congratulations, teacher! The toxins are gone, and the path to enlightenment is within reach!" Lin Yan stepped forward at the opportune moment and offered his heartfelt congratulations.
Dugu Bo suppressed his laughter, his gaze towards Lin Yan filled with gratitude and tenderness. He patted Lin Yan's shoulder heavily, saying, " Yan'er, all of this is thanks to you! This kindness will be forever etched in my heart!"
"Teacher, you flatter me. It's just my duty," Lin Yan said humbly.
Dugu Bo was in a very good mood and said, "That girl Yanyan, every time I go back in the past six months, she asks when you're going back to the academy. You've really caught the eye of my proud granddaughter."
Lin Yan smiled and said, "Senior Sister Yan is very kind. Please tell her that I will return to the academy to visit her after I have finished dealing with matters here."
"Hmm, so you're going to consume those two Immortal Herb next?" Dugu Bo looked at the red and white spring in the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"Yes, teacher." Lin Yan nodded. "After absorbing the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot, and tempering my body, I will be fully confident in absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. At that time, I will need to trouble you, teacher, to lead me to hunt the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass."
"No problem! Leave it to me!" Dugu Bo readily agreed, then looked at the valley full of rare Immortal Herb with some regret, "Unfortunately, among all these treasures, there are very few that are particularly suitable for my poisonous nature."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan's heart stirred. He walked to a secluded corner and carefully picked a strange plant.
The plant has a snow-white stem, and at the top bloom pure white flowers that curve like Swan's neck. The petals have faint red veins, making the whole plant look sacred and beautiful.
"Teacher, this is called ' Snow-Colored Swan Kiss,' it might be useful to you." Lin Yan handed the Immortal Herb to Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo took it and carefully sensed it, but he couldn't detect any toxicity in the herb. He couldn't help but wonder, "This herb... seems to have no toxicity?"
Lin Yan explained solemnly, "Teacher, please don't be fooled by its appearance. This Snow-Colored Swan Kiss itself is indeed non-toxic, but it possesses an extremely strange and powerful characteristic—'activation' and 'multiplication.' It cannot produce poison, but it can cause any virus, bacteria, or... toxin it comes into contact with to multiply and spread wildly at a speed of hundreds or thousands of times! It can be said that it is a terrifying existence that 'overcomes poison with non-poison.' If used properly, even Titled Douluo, if exposed to even a trace of it, could have any hidden injuries, ailments, or be afflicted by some kind of troublesome mixed toxin, instantly detonated, with unimaginable consequences."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo gasped, looking at the sacred flower in his hand, his gaze instantly becoming extremely solemn, even carrying a hint of apprehension.
He was an expert in drugs himself, and immediately understood the terrifying nature of this " Snow-Colored Swan Kiss ".
This is practically a "strategic" weapon tailor-made for him! In certain specific situations, its power even surpasses his ninth Soul Skill!
"Excellent! What a magnificent ' Snow-Colored Swan Kiss '! This item is destined for me!" Dugu Bo carefully put it away, treating it as a rare treasure.
Afterwards, Lin Yan went to another place and dug up a tuber that was yellowish-brown all over, shaped somewhat like a sweet potato, but with golden dragon-shaped patterns on its surface.
"Teacher, this item is called ' Sweet Potato Golden Dragon.' Although it is not a top-grade immortal product, its medicinal properties are mild and mellow, and it has a very strong effect of strengthening the body's foundation, nourishing the vital energy, and stimulating the potential of the bloodline."
Senior Sister Yan's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul is fundamentally based on serpent bloodline. Consuming this item has a high chance of promoting its Martial Soul Evolution and improving its quality, which will greatly benefit her future cultivation path. Please take this back and give it to Senior Sister to consume."
Dugu Bo accepted the Sweet Potato Golden Dragon, feeling the immense vitality it contained, a warm current flowing through his heart. Lin Yan not only cured his poison, but also considered his granddaughter so thoughtfully. He gave Lin Yan a deep look, everything understood without words.
"Alright, don't worry about Yanyan. You can stay here and absorb the Immortal Herb in peace, but be careful in everything. Once you're ready, use your Soul Power to activate the token I left you, and I will sense it and come looking for you." After giving his instructions, Dugu Bo didn't linger. His figure transformed into a beam of green light and disappeared at the valley entrance. He couldn't wait to go back, tell his granddaughter the good news, and give her the Sweet Potato Golden Dragon.
Once again, Lin Yan was the only one left in the vast valley.
He turned around and looked at the clearly defined yet seamlessly integrated Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. His gaze fell on the icy blue, Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, sculpted like ice crystals, and the fiery red, seemingly burning with eternal flames, at the Infernal Delicate Apricot.