Chapter 55: Beginning the Pill Refinement, Dugu Bo's Astonishment
Hearing that Lin Chen also knew the art of alchemy, Dugu Yan didn't react much. After all, Lin Chen was a transmigrator; no one knew what other abilities he possessed.
But Dugu Bo was different. The way he looked at Lin Chen was as if he were staring at a monster.
This boy was so young, yet he knew so many things—he recognized immortal herbs and even understood alchemy. Was this really something a child should possess?
"Could this Lin Chen be the reincarnation of a god… or perhaps the inheritor of a divine legacy?"
Such an absurd thought surfaced in Dugu Bo's mind.
Lin Chen's knowledge was far beyond what someone his age should have.
Even a Titled Douluo might not possess broader knowledge than Lin Chen, who stood before him barely reaching his waist in height.
Soon, however, Dugu Bo returned to reality.
Looking at the only immortal herb suitable for Dugu Yan in Lin Chen's hand, he felt a slight wave of worry and said:
"Lin Chen, are you truly confident you can refine it into a pill? This immortal herb is meant to solve Yanyan's poison backlash."
"To be safe, perhaps it's better to let Yanyan consume it directly using the specific method you mentioned."
Currently, the Purple Jade Dragon Orchid was the only immortal herb suitable for Dugu Yan. If Lin Chen failed during alchemy, what would happen to his granddaughter?
Before Lin Chen could respond, Dugu Yan suddenly jumped up, looked toward Dugu Bo's chin, and reached out to pluck several strands of his white beard.
"Grandpa, you're ruining your granddaughter's opportunity!"
"Lin Chen already gave us a solution and recognizes these immortal herbs. Why won't you trust him?"
Dugu Yan said angrily.
She felt like she was about to soar into the sky, yet her grandfather was pulling her back down.
"Yanyan, what do you understand? Grandpa is thinking of you."
"What if… Just what if Lin Chen wastes this Purple Jade Dragon Orchid? What then about your poison backlash?"
Dugu Bo's expression was firm. When it came to his granddaughter's safety, no amount of caution was excessive.
Seeing the two begin arguing again, Lin Chen quickly explained:
"Ahem, Senior Dugu."
"The Purple Jade Dragon Orchid is simply the most suitable immortal herb for Sister Yan. That means it can both resolve her poison backlash and evolve her martial soul."
"It's not the only immortal herb capable of solving the poison backlash. Several others in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well could also work, so there's no need to worry too much."
After hearing this, Dugu Bo finally relaxed and agreed to let Lin Chen refine the immortal herb into a pill.
Next, Lin Chen discussed with Dugu Bo about purchasing a pill furnace and other materials needed for alchemy.
He would soon begin refining pills directly within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
After acquiring alchemy knowledge from the Diary System, Lin Chen planned to refine a pill called the Ten-Thousand-Poison Dragon-Transformation Bone-Shedding Pill for Dugu Yan.
Once successfully refined, the pill would not only increase Dugu Yan's current soul power by more than ten levels, but it would also allow her Jade Phosphor Serpent martial soul to fully transform into a top-tier martial soul. It might even evolve into a super martial soul.
Besides the immortal-herb-grade Purple Jade Dragon Orchid as the main ingredient, the auxiliary ingredients were also powerful medicinal materials.
The combined medicinal effects of the main and auxiliary ingredients might enable Dugu Yan's martial soul to evolve two stages in one leap—from a high-grade martial soul directly into a super martial soul.
After hearing Lin Chen's explanation, Dugu Bo left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to purchase the required items.
Once he left, only Dugu Yan and Lin Chen remained.
Dugu Yan reached out and patted Lin Chen's head again, praising him:
"Kid, you're really amazing."
Thinking about how her martial soul would soon evolve, Dugu Yan felt extremely excited and continued rubbing Lin Chen's head.
"Sister Yan, don't touch my head, or I'll get angry."
Lin Chen shook his head, trying to escape her grasp.
Unfortunately, it didn't work. Instead, it only encouraged Dugu Yan to tease him even more.
Soon, she went further, no longer satisfied with just rubbing his head; she began pinching Lin Chen's chubby cheeks as well.
Several hours later
Lin Chen touched his slightly swollen cheeks and looked resentfully at Dugu Yan.
This woman had bullied him for hours. It was truly annoying.
Compared to Dugu Yan, Lin Chen suddenly felt that Bibi Dong wasn't so bothersome after all.
After all, Bibi Dong's punishments felt more like rewards to him.
Perhaps this was the difference between Douluo Continent and Blue Star. Having grown up in the modern era, Lin Chen's mindset didn't quite fit with people of this world.
The only problem was Bibi Dong's unpredictable personality—like a woman going through mood swings, occasionally losing her temper for no reason.
If not for that, Lin Chen wouldn't mind being punished by her at all. Those scenes were truly beautiful.
Just then,
Dugu Bo returned, having purchased the alchemy equipment Lin Chen requested.
"Lin Chen, everything you need is inside. Also, this storage soul tool is a gift for you."
Dugu Bo tossed a storage soul ring toward Lin Chen.
Though storage soul tools were rare on the continent, they were easy for someone like a Titled Douluo to obtain.
"Thank you, Senior Dugu."
Lin Chen put on the storage ring and took out the items needed for alchemy.
Next, Lin Chen set up the pill furnace at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and gathered the auxiliary ingredients needed to refine the Ten-Thousand-Poison Dragon-Transformation Bone-Shedding Pill.
After a short while,
In Lin Chen's right hand was the main ingredient, the Purple Jade Dragon Orchid. Before him stood a top-tier pill furnace from Douluo Continent, and beside him lay a pile of precious auxiliary materials.
"Time to begin refining."
Lin Chen muttered softly.
The next moment, he ignited the fire. His soul power circulated carefully, controlling the flame.
This process consumed tremendous mental energy. Lin Chen felt somewhat regretful that he wasn't a fire-attribute Soul Master; otherwise, the process would be much easier.
Fortunately, the alchemy technique he possessed was advanced enough that even without fire-attribute abilities, he could control the flame using soul power.
Watching Lin Chen begin refining the pill, both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan observed seriously.
Dugu Bo focused on Lin Chen's alchemy techniques, growing increasingly shocked.
Lin Chen's control over soul power was astonishingly precise—comparable to high-level Soul Masters.
But Dugu Yan's gaze was elsewhere.
Her eyes were entirely on Lin Chen's profile.
The sight of Lin Chen seriously refining pills looked incredibly handsome to her, especially knowing he was doing it for her.
Lin Chen remained fully immersed in alchemy; otherwise, he would surely sigh in admiration at how powerful the "underlying logic" of the Douluo Continent truly was.
End of Chapter