Chapter 28: Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone
Dugu Bo glanced at his granddaughter, who was happily chasing an unknown flying insect. After casually tidying up his hidden weapons, he stored everything away.
Because there was something far more important to do now.
It was time to find a suitable immortal herb for Yanyan—one that could improve her cultivation and aptitude.
Following the descriptions from the book in Long Aotian's memories, Dugu Bo began searching within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
After walking a few steps, near the edge where the two springs met, he discovered an immortal herb.
It was a large, pale pink flower.
The blossom was enormous, with light purple stamens that looked like tiny violet diamonds embedded within. It had no leaves. The stem was about three feet long and nearly a foot thick. Each petal was crystal-clear, like carved crystal, emitting a faint fragrance.
This was the Aromatic Silk Beauty.
It was the nemesis of all poisons, capable of neutralizing any toxin. It could not directly cure poison, but it could suppress and counteract it.
Within the range of its fragrance, all poisons became ineffective. Its scent could harmonize countless toxins, making it the ultimate anti-poison immortal herb.
In the original story, when Tang San and the others hunted soul beasts in the Sunset Forest, they used it to block the poisonous mist released by thousands of Pink Ladies.
At the same time, the spiritual aura it emitted could attract powerful soul beasts.
After a glance, Dugu Bo did not pick it. He had other uses for this herb.
On a large rock nearby, he discovered a massive chrysanthemum.
It was a magnificent violet color. Strangely, each petal looked soft and fluffy, giving it an oddly adorable appearance. The entire flower was perfectly unified, yet emitted no fragrance. Its central stamen rose more than half a foot above the petals, with a faint golden glow at the tip.
This was the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
A neutral immortal herb—consuming it would circulate energy through the limbs, open all meridians, and allow one to cultivate an indestructible body.
Dugu Bo glanced at it and couldn't help but think: if Chrysanthemum Douluo consumed this, would his martial soul evolve directly?
A completely red sunflower-like plant came into view.
Its leaves were entirely fiery red, with the top shaped like a rooster's comb.
Aside from its striking color, it appeared ordinary—but upon closer inspection, its veins were golden-red.
This was the fire-attributed immortal herb, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
Dugu Bo did not pick it and continued forward.
Soon, he encountered another strange plant.
Its leaves spread like layered drapery, neatly arranged, while at the top bloomed a brilliant golden tulip. Its rich fragrance gave off a sense of luxury and grandeur.
Dugu Bo thought to himself, So this is the Beautiful Silk Tulip? The one that can further evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul?
After a brief look, he ignored it and moved on.
A few steps later, another peculiar flower drew his attention.
It appeared to be an ordinary white flower, about the size of a palm, shaped like a peony. It had no leaves, and its stem was connected to a pitch-black stone.
On the white petals were several shocking streaks of red—bright as blood, giving off a chilling feeling.
"Is this the Yearning Heartbreak Red?"
Dugu Bo raised his hand and gently touched the petals.
A strange fluctuation spread from it.
Swept by that aura, he seemed to see a pair of tragic lovers. For a moment, sorrow surged from his heart.
Startled, he quickly withdrew his hand, staring at the flower in disbelief.
He hadn't expected that a mere flower could affect the state of mind of a Titled Douluo like him.
After a glance, he turned away. Though miraculous, it wasn't what he was looking for.
Further ahead, he saw various herbs recorded in Long Aotian's memories:
Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Nine Grade Purple Ganoderma, Snow Swan's Kiss, Cinnabar Lotus, and others.
He only observed them briefly, memorizing their positions and characteristics without touching them.
Of course, he also saw two extremely special immortal herbs:
The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, growing at the center of the frigid yin spring. It had an octagonal shape, with ice-crystal-like stamens shimmering at its core.
A rare cold-poison immortal herb—it could chill the heart and freeze the nervous system. Within ten meters, cold air pressed in relentlessly. Prolonged exposure would lead to fatal cold poison.
And the Blazing Inferno Apricot, growing at the center of the scorching yang spring. Completely fiery red, it was the opposite—a top-tier fire poison immortal herb.
After consuming both, Tang San gained "Ice and Fire Dual Immunity" within the Yin-Yang Well, greatly strengthening his physique and becoming immune to all poisons.
Dugu Bo looked deeply at the two herbs.
They were extremely important to him.
He would consume them eventually—but not now.
Finally, he stopped in front of a white, delicate herb.
Compared to the others, it seemed unremarkable.
Its petals were pure white, with ordinary green leaves, as clean and untouched as a white lotus.
This was the herb Tang San once gave to Zhu Zhuqing—
The Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone.
It was also the one Dugu Bo had chosen for his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
There were no special requirements for harvesting it. Taking out a small shovel from his storage soul tool, Dugu Bo carefully dug it up along with its roots.
After one last glance at the many herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he carried it toward Dugu Yan.
There were far too many immortal herbs here for just the two of them to use. Some could be used to win over allies or exchanged for resources.
But that could wait.
Looking at his still-playing granddaughter, a faint smile appeared on Dugu Bo's usually stern face.
"Yanyan, come here. Grandpa has something for you."
Hearing him, Dugu Yan released the butterfly she had just caught and ran over happily.
"What is it, Grandpa?"
Dugu Bo gently patted her head. With a flick of his hand, the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone appeared in his palm.
Dugu Yan looked at it, slightly speechless.
"Grandpa… this is what you're giving me? A plant?"
Dugu Bo nodded.
"This herb can raise your soul power by several levels—far beyond your classmates."
She froze, clearly unconvinced.
"Uh… Grandpa, are you sure something like this can really boost my soul power that much?"
Dugu Bo chuckled.
"You'll know if it's true once you absorb it."
He understood her doubt.
If he hadn't seen it himself through Long Aotian's memories and the simulator, he wouldn't have believed it either.
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T/N: this bitch ass chapter held me back for 30 minutes while the others only took like 5 minutes