Chapter 28: Inheritance.
Ye Xingyue was silent for a moment, then looked at Dugu Bo.
"Actually, I realized Yanzi was poisoned a long time ago, but... since Senior Dugu didn't say anything, I didn't speak up either. I was afraid that if I spoke rashly, it might..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear.
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted, not expecting that Ye Xingyue had already noticed.
After a moment of silence, Dugu Bo gave Ye Xingyue a deep look.
"Thank you for your trouble."
These words were spoken with great emphasis, containing both gratitude and apology.
Ye Xingyue shook her head: "Yanzi is like my daughter."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan felt a lump in her throat and almost burst into tears.
"Aunt Ye..."
"Okay, stop crying."
Ye Xingyue gently patted Dugu Yan's shoulder, turned around and walked to the rock next to her, taking out an ancient medicine cauldron from her soul tool.
The medicine cauldron is dark green all over, and its surface is covered with traces of time.
"Lingling was a loner since childhood. As she grew up, Yanzi became her best friend."
Ye Xingyue gently stroked the surface of the medicine cauldron and slowly spoke.
"I started researching Yanzi's poison long ago, when she first took it. As for Senior Dugu's poison, I am indeed powerless against it, but I have a solution for your poison, Yanzi."
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.
Dugu Bo was taken aback. Ye Xingyue had not only discovered Yan Yan's poisoning long ago, but was also secretly researching it.
Dugu Yan was stunned on the spot, her mouth slightly open, unable to speak for a long time.
Shock flashed in Ye Lingling's blue eyes, followed by a surge of deep emotion.
Ye Xuanming was also shocked by this news. He never expected that Ye Xingyue had been secretly helping Dugu Yan all along.
"Aunt Ye, you..." Dugu Yan's voice trembled slightly.
Ye Xingyue smiled gently:
"Yanzi, you are Lingling's most important friend. How could I stand idly by and watch you suffer?"
Dugu Bo remained silent for a long time before finally bowing deeply.
"Ye Xingyue, I owe you a huge favor."
This bow contained so much.
Guilt, gratitude, and apology for previous doubts.
"Senior Dugu, you flatter me." Ye Xingyue waved her hand. "It's all for the children."
Dugu Yan could no longer hold back and threw herself into Ye Xingyue's arms, bursting into tears.
Ye Lingling stepped forward and said softly, "Yanzi, your mother has always cared about you."
Seeing this heartwarming scene, Ye Xuanming felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
Is this the warmth of the Nine-Heart Begonia? It heals not only the body but also the soul.
Dugu Bo rubbed his slightly moist eyes and cleared his throat: "Um... let's begin."
Ye Xingyue nodded and began to light a fire to refine medicine.
Her movements were extremely practiced, as if she had repeated them a million times.
First, the medicine cauldron was prepared, then the heat was adjusted; every step was done with such professionalism.
Ye Xuanming watched intently from the side.
Ye Xingyue's technique in handling herbs was incredibly skillful; it was practically an art.
"Is this the power of inheritance?" Ye Xuanming couldn't help but exclaim.
In the Douluo Continent, every major power has its own lineage.
The Clear Sky Sect's Ring-Exploding Secret Technique and self-created Soul Skills, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's Dragon Transformation, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Distraction Control and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul's Sensing of Minerals and Treasures, and the Spirit Hall's Angelic Inheritance.
Even the Contra sect has its own traditions.
The Nine-Heart Begonia is presumably a product of the inheritance of this medical book and physician.
As Ye Xingyue prepared the medicine, she explained the effects of each herb.
"Azure flower is warm in nature and can regulate qi and blood. Blood ginseng greatly replenishes vital energy, while violet clears heat and detoxifies..."
Every herb seemed to come alive in her hands, perfectly combined.
Ye Xuanming listened intently, while also pondering how to distribute the other immortal herbs.
Dugu Bo's body had been eroded by snake venom for many years, which must have caused him considerable depletion. The Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma was just the right thing to do to replenish his vital energy.
Ye Lingling is a support-type Soul Master, and her cultivation speed is relatively slow. The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid can strengthen her foundation and nourish her vital energy, making it perfect for her.
If Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphorous Serpent could consume the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, it might evolve into a Jade Phosphorous Flood Dragon, greatly increasing its strength.
As for Ye Xingyue, the Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle has the effect of nourishing tendons and bones and unblocking the seven meridians and eight channels, which can further enhance her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul.
Just then, Ye Xingyue suddenly stopped what she was doing. "Xuanming, what are you thinking about?"
"Huh?" Ye Xuanming came back to his senses. "Nothing, I was just thinking about how to distribute the other immortal herbs."
Dugu Yan curiously leaned closer: "Xuanming, what good things are you going to give us?"
Ye Xuanming smiled and took out a few more immortal herbs from his treasure pouch.
The Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma is entirely purple and exudes a rich medicinal fragrance.
The eight-petaled fairy orchid has eight snow-white petals, and the central stamen shines with golden light.
The Earth Dragon Golden Pumpkin is shaped like a small pumpkin, golden in color all over, and has strange patterns on its surface.
Narcissus has jade-like skin and bones, pure white as jade, untouched by any dust.
Dugu Bo looked at these immortal herbs, puzzled, and asked, "Young Ye, do you recognize all these immortal herbs?"
This is Dugu Bo's herb garden. He's been here for so long and he doesn't even recognize these things. How could Ye boy, at his age, possibly recognize them?
Ye Xuanming slowly said:
"It was recorded in ancient books before, called the Immortal Herb Catalogue, but it was a fragmented book, and I only recognize these parts. But I do know the name of this strange place. This spring water is not the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire."
"As for other herbs, we can ask Aunt Ye after she finishes making the medicine. Perhaps they are recorded in the medical books passed down by Aunt Ye."
However, all of this was naturally fabricated by Ye Xuanming.
Dugu Bo immediately asked:
"What are the uses of these magical herbs?"
Ye Xuanming began to explain in detail the effects of each herb.
"Nine-grade purple ganoderma can greatly replenish vital energy and repair bodily deficiencies, making it most suitable for Senior Dugu."
"The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid has a mild medicinal property, which can strengthen the body's foundation and accelerate the cultivation speed of support-type Soul Masters. It is perfect for Lingling to take."
"The Earth Dragon Golden Melon contains the bloodline of the Dragon Clan and can improve the quality of Martial Souls. Yanzi's Jade Phosphorous Serpent might be able to evolve."
"The narcissus herb nourishes the skin and bones, strengthens tendons and bones, and promotes the flow of qi through the seven meridians and eight extraordinary vessels, which is of great benefit to Aunt Ye."
Dugu Bo was speechless after hearing this.
So, I've been sitting on a mountain of treasures without even realizing it, while this kid has found all the most precious things as soon as he arrives?
"Grandpa, don't you usually observe things carefully?" Dugu Yan couldn't help but complain.
Dugu Bo blushed: "I...I mainly study toxins, so I don't know much about these things."
Ye Lingling chuckled softly from the side: "Grandpa Dugu, you're just too close to the situation to see things clearly."
"That's right, that's right." Dugu Yan nodded in agreement. "Xuanming discovered so many treasures as soon as he arrived. Grandpa, you've been here for nothing all these years."
Then, Dugu Yan asked excitedly, "Xuanming, can my Jade Phosphorus Serpent really evolve?"
"That's possible." Ye Xuanming nodded. "Snakes are also a type of dragon, but how far they can evolve depends on their individual aptitude."
Ye Xuanming's claim wasn't unfounded; it's mentioned in the original novel. Dugu Bo's Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor is even closer to a dragon in nature.
(This was mentioned in Chapter 238 of the original work)
Therefore, after absorbing the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, Dugu Yan's martial soul has a very high chance of evolving into a dragon if she continues to absorb the soul rings of sub-dragon soul beasts in the future.
Ye Lingling held the eight-petaled fairy orchid, feeling the gentle energy fluctuations within it.
"Can this magical herb really help me cultivate faster?"
"Of course," Ye Xuanming replied confidently. "The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid is the gentlest of all immortal herbs, and it is most suitable for your constitution."
Dugu Bo looked at the ninth-grade purple fungus and felt gratified. He knew he hadn't misjudged Ye the boy.
Ye Xingyue had almost finished preparing the medicine.
"Yanzi, come here."
Dugu Yan obediently walked over and sat down next to Ye Xingyue.
"Drink this bowl of medicine first." Ye Xingyue scooped up a bowl of medicinal liquid, which was light green in color and had a pleasant fragrance.
Dugu Yan took the medicine bowl and drank it down without hesitation.
Upon tasting the medicine, a cool sensation instantly spread throughout the body.
She could feel the toxins in her body being neutralized, and the chronic pain was gradually lessening.
"How are you feeling?" Ye Xuanming asked with concern.
"Much better." A surprised smile appeared on Dugu Yan's face. "I feel much more relaxed."
Ye Xingyue breathed a sigh of relief: "The first step can be considered a success."
Then, Ye Xingyue put down the medicine bowl and scooped out another portion from the medicine cauldron, handing it to Dugu Bo.
"Senior Dugu, although Xuanming said that your poison requires a soul bone to resolve, this medicinal soup can also suppress it."
Dugu Bo took the medicine bowl and drank it all without hesitation.
After the medicinal soup entered his stomach, he immediately felt the agitation of the toxins in his body subside considerably.
"Excellent medicine!" Dugu Bo exclaimed. "The toxins in my body have calmed down considerably."
Seeing that the time was ripe, Ye Xuanming took out the pure white narcissus jade bone from his treasure pouch and handed it to Ye Xingyue.
"Aunt Ye, this herb is suitable for you."
The moment Ye Xingyue received the immortal herb, she was completely stunned.
Her hands trembled slightly, and her voice was filled with shock.
"Xuanming, this is... Narcissus Jade Skin and Bones?"
Ye Xuanming was stunned when he heard Ye Xingyue accurately name the immortal herb.
"Aunt Ye, you know them all?"
Ye Xingyue carefully held the immortal herb, her voice trembling slightly.
"It's recorded in the Ye family's medical books. I always thought it was just a legend, but I never expected... it's actually true?"
She looked up at Ye Xuanming, then gazed at the other immortal herbs growing beside the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire not far away.
"Xuanming, what are all these...?" Ye Lingling asked curiously as she leaned closer.
"Mother, how come I didn't know about these things?" Ye Xingyue patted her daughter's head.
"You're still so young. Right now, all you need to do is focus on your cultivation."
Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling took out the immortal herbs they had just received.
Ye Xuanming also took out all the remaining immortal herbs from his treasure pouch.
Ye Xingyue examined each of the magical herbs one by one, and with each one she saw, her astonishment deepened.
"Nine-grade purple fungus… eight-petaled fairy orchid… earth dragon golden melon…" Her voice trembled more and more.
"My God, this place is practically the legendary Garden of Immortal Herbs!"
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