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"Grandpa, can your poison be cured?"
Dugu Yan exclaimed excitedly, her eyes shining as she looked at Dugu Bo, then back at Dugu Yan.
Shi Quan immediately nodded and said, "Grandpa Dugu, don't worry, it's all true. My friend told me, and the medicinal properties I sensed are almost 100% consistent. He is indeed familiar with Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicine. He also told me all the ways to consume the Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicine he knows."
"Good, good, good!" Dugu Bo laughed excitedly.
"However, Grandpa Dugu, in exchange, my friend asked me to give one of the Immortal Herbs called Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone to his friend to consume."
"He doesn't want it himself? Instead, he's giving it to a friend?" Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan curiously, "Your friend is interesting. Tell me about his background."
"His name is Zhuang Zhou…"
Shi Quan then told Dugu Bo the fabricated story of their encounter.
By chance, Zhuang Zhou inquired about the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone Immortal Herb from him, and he happened to have seen it in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Through this back-and-forth conversation, the two of them became friends.
Shi Quan also learned about other Immortal Herbs from Zhuang Zhou. As a condition for the exchange, Zhuang Zhou only hoped that when Shi Quan found the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, he would give this Immortal Herb to one of his friends.
"To be able to give you this knowledge of Immortal Herbs, Zhuang Zhou trusts you." Dugu Bo couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
He knew the importance of this knowledge. There were probably only a few people on the entire continent who understood Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicine in such detail.
Each piece of this knowledge was worth a fortune.
"So, in order not to let down his trust, I hope Grandpa Dugu can let me pick that Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone."
Dugu Bo nodded, "You can pick the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone directly. Since Zhuang Zhou trusts you so much, you naturally cannot betray his trust."
"Shi Quan, since you already know the Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicine in my herb garden, are there any among them suitable for our Yan Yan?"
Dugu Yan also blinked her eyes, looking at Shi Quan with anticipation.
"Yes!" Shi Quan nodded.
"Really?" Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo's eyes lit up simultaneously.
They had already witnessed the power and uniqueness of Immortal Herbs from Shi Quan. If Dugu Yan were to consume an Immortal Herb, her future achievements would definitely not be weaker than Dugu Bo's.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Dugu Bo laughed, grabbed Dugu Yan and Shi Quan with both hands, and instantly disappeared from the spot.
The scene rapidly changed.
In less than a quarter of an hour, the three of them, Shi Quan, had already arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Putting everything else aside, it was just one word: fast!
The journey that normally took about half an hour was cut in half by him.
"Shi Quan, where is the Immortal Herb suitable for Yan Yan?"
Hearing that there was an Immortal Herb suitable for Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo was even more excited than Dugu Yan herself. Dugu Yan also looked at Shi Quan with anticipation.
"This one."
Shi Quan led them to a dark purple Immortal Herb.
The Immortal Herb was entirely purple, gradually transitioning to a dark color along the leaves. The branches and leaves were very fleshy, each resembling a crescent moon, layered like a lotus seat. In the center was a dark leafy fruit, without any special smell.
"Just this one?" Dugu Bo examined it from top to bottom, then quickly recalled the description of this herb's medicinal properties in his mind. "Shi Quan, according to your description of its medicinal properties, this herb contains malevolent power. It seems to be a poisonous herb, right?"
"Grandpa Dugu, this Immortal Herb is called Xie Yue Dragon Tongue Orchid. It is indeed a highly toxic Immortal Herb, but that doesn't mean it cannot be consumed. This Immortal Herb absorbs dark moon essence, contains malevolent power, and also holds a certain Dragon Clan Bloodline. Only females can consume it. If consumed, the dark moon power within it will not only enhance Sister Yanzi's physical constitution, but the malevolent power can also amplify Sister Yanzi's poison intensity. As for the Dragon Clan Bloodline, it might even cause Sister Yanzi's Martial Spirit to undergo an evolutionary mutation."
"That powerful!" Dugu Bo stared at the Xie Yue Dragon Tongue Orchid on the ground, his eyes gleaming. "Shi Quan, how should this Immortal Herb be consumed?"
"First, break open the central leafy fruit and take out the Dragon Tongue from the middle. Then, tear open the flesh of the surrounding moon leaves. Consume the Dragon Tongue first, and after its medicinal effects take hold, then consume the leaf flesh."
"The Dragon Tongue in the middle?" Dugu Bo raised his hand and sliced, and an opening immediately appeared on the dark leafy fruit. Dugu Bo gently pushed it open, revealing a crescent-shaped silver fruit pulp. It looked crystal clear, emitting a silver light mist, and a strange fragrance also emanated from it.
"Hold your breath, this fragrance is poisonous!" Dugu Bo waved his hand, and a emerald green halo spread, enveloping the fruit pulp. The surrounding fragrance immediately dissipated, but the silver light mist was actually corroding Dugu Bo's spirit power!
"Shi Quan, this fruit pulp looks like the poison sac of this Xie Yue Dragon Tongue Orchid, and the intensity of this poison is a bit terrifying. Are you sure there's no problem?" Dugu Bo clicked his tongue. A normal person would know this thing couldn't be eaten just by looking at it. The power of the poison was even no weaker than his Bilin Snake Emperor Poison!
"Grandpa Dugu, don't worry." Shi Quan smiled and nodded, "The stronger this poison is, the greater the help it will be to Sister Yanzi. However, this process might be a bit painful, Sister Yanzi, you need to be mentally prepared."
"Don't worry, Shi Quan, I'll be fine."
Dugu Yan's voice was firm, and Dugu Bo also smiled, "Hahaha, good, as expected of someone from our Dugu Family."
With that, Dugu Bo moved his fingers, and all the leaf flesh of the Xie Yue Dragon Tongue Orchid was peeled off.
"Let's go, let's head outside first." After collecting all the leaf flesh, Dugu Bo then grabbed the two of them and left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
In the cave opened by Dugu Bo.
Dugu Yan sat cross-legged, "Grandpa, I'm ready."
"Good." Dugu Bo nodded and handed the silver moon fruit pulp in his hand to Dugu Yan.
Without the slightest hesitation, Dugu Yan opened her mouth and swallowed the fruit pulp in one gulp.
The next second, Dugu Yan's body trembled violently. Silver patterns spread from her cheeks, rapidly covering her entire body along her Meridians. Dugu Yan's body also began to convulse wildly, letting out painful roars.
Dugu Bo watched this scene with heartache and anxiety, his gaze shifting back and forth between Dugu Yan and Shi Quan. "Shi Quan, exactly when can Yan Yan consume this leaf flesh?"
"Grandpa Dugu, wait a little longer." Shi Quan's eyes were fixed on the silver patterns covering Dugu Yan's body. Gradually, the silver patterns began to deepen, turning into a dark color. Coupled with Dugu Yan's painfully twisted expression, it made her entire person look exceptionally terrifying and ferocious.
The dark color deepened, and a faint purple emerged from within the dark color.
"Grandpa Dugu, now is the time! Quickly give the fruit leaves to Sister Yanzi."
As soon as Shi Quan's voice fell, Dugu Bo's figure instantly helped Dugu Yan up, "Yan Yan, open your mouth quickly."
The twisted-faced Dugu Yan struggled to open her mouth, and Dugu Bo quickly fed the leaf flesh into Dugu Yan's mouth.
As soon as the leaf flesh entered her mouth, Dugu Yan's twisted expression relaxed a little. Seizing this opportunity, Dugu Bo quickly fed all the leaf flesh into Dugu Yan's mouth.
After eating all the leaf flesh, Dugu Bo finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he still stared at Dugu Yan with a nervous expression.
After the leaf flesh entered her stomach, the purple patterns on the veins covering Dugu Yan's body began to emit a faint glow.
In a short while, Dugu Yan's body began to twitch and convulse wildly again.
"Grandpa Dugu, the medicinal power is now officially taking effect. Don't worry, Sister Yanzi will be fine." Shi Quan spoke to comfort him.
Dugu Bo nodded, his eyes filled with unconcealable worry. He had pampered Dugu Yan since she was little, so how could he bear to see Dugu Yan suffer such hardship? But for Dugu Yan's future, he had no choice but to endure the pain of watching his most beloved granddaughter wail in front of him.
Time passed second by second. After a full hour, the purple glow gradually dimmed, turning into a faint silver halo flowing within Dugu Yan's body. Dugu Yan's body also gradually returned to normal, lying flat on the ground, her breathing gradually becoming steady.
"Grandpa Dugu, Sister Yanzi's absorption has entered the right track. Don't worry, there will be no problems from now on."
"Hoo!" Seeing this, Dugu Bo also let out a long breath, looking at Dugu Yan on the ground with heartache and saying, "That's good, that's good."
"Shi Quan, how much help do you think this Xie Yue Dragon Tongue Orchid will be to Yan Yan?" Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan and asked.
"Hmm…" Dugu Bo's question really stumped Shi Quan. After all, his own strength increased so much because of the Tenfold Perfect Great Restoration Pill. Dugu Yan's improvement would definitely happen, but how much exactly, Shi Quan was really unsure.
After thinking for a moment, Shi Quan then spoke, "The effect of Immortal Herbs varies for each person, but this Xie Yue Dragon Tongue Orchid can at least help Sister Yanzi Breakthrough to level forty. The improvement in talent is inevitable, and there is a certain possibility of Martial Spirit mutation. It can even significantly increase the absorption year limit for Sister Yanzi's fourth spirit ring."
"Hahaha, good, good, good." Dugu Bo immediately beamed with joy.
"Oh, by the way, Shi Quan, are there any of these Immortal Herbs that I can consume?"
"Yes, but you'll have to wait until you resolve the toxins in your body, Grandpa. However, this Immortal Herb won't provide a significant boost to you; it's more about strengthening your foundation and nourishing your vitality, helping to eliminate the long-term effects of toxins on your body." Shi Quan nodded.
"Good!" Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, and he looked at Shi Quan with great interest, saying, "I just happened to get a few formulas for expelling and suppressing poison from the Breaking Clan. Combined with the herb you mentioned for drawing out poison, the toxin problem in my body should be resolved very soon."
"There should be no problem." Shi Quan paused, then looked at Dugu Bo seriously and asked, "However, Grandpa Dugu, after Sister Yanzi absorbs the Immortal Herb, the change in her strength will definitely arouse suspicion from other forces. Most importantly, I want to give Ye Lingling an Immortal Herb to consume as well."
"That little one from the Nine Heart Begonia Family?" Dugu Bo nodded, "That is indeed a problem. After all, you alone are an accident. If Yan Yan and Ye Lingling also successively consume Immortal Herbs, and if the news of the gifted Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone spreads, the Upper Three Sects and Spirit Hall will definitely set their sights on me…"