Chapter 34: The Choice of Immortal Herbs

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Li Luochen flipped through the Herb Record while strolling among the medicinal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, carefully selecting immortal herbs suitable for his grandfather and teachers.

As for Oscar and Ma Hongjun, their choices remained the same as before: the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid and the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. These were the foundations of their future ascension to godhood.

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were truly fortunate—two Earth Dragon Golden Melons had ripened just in time. But why hadn't Tang San given these melons to them? Did he not recognize their value, or was it intentional greed?

To be honest, Tang San was incredibly greedy—he took every single herb from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Li Luochen estimated there were at least a dozen immortal-grade herbs and even more lower-tier ones. He couldn't help but scoff at Tang San's audacity.

For Li Luochen, it was enough to take what he and his friends needed. There was no need to strip the place bare. Having already absorbed the Ice and Fire Herbs, only three other immortal herbs remained suitable for him:

- Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, a neutral-grade herb that enhanced physical strength.

- Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, which strengthened offensive weapon-type martial souls.

- Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, which boosted spiritual power.

But was it really wise to consume so many herbs at once? After checking the Herb Record, it seemed there were no conflicts between these herbs.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo was busy preparing a medicinal bath for his granddaughter to eliminate her hidden injuries and residual toxins. Thanks to the contributions from the Breaker Clan, Dugu Bo was making full use of the resources in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, tossing in various top-tier herbs.

The bath he prepared for his granddaughter was nothing short of extraordinary—it could be considered a treasure of heavenly materials. If someone soaked in it, it would cleanse impurities from the body, heal internal injuries, clear meridians, boost spirit energy, and even have beautifying effects.

No wonder he was such a doting grandfather—this bath contained over thirty herbs, two of which were lower-tier immortal-grade herbs.

After finishing the preparation, Dugu Bo brought out an ancient cauldron to refine pills. Using

Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia as the main ingredient, supplemented by various other herbs, he crafted pills designed to strengthen the foundation, replenish vitality, and enhance cultivation.

Once ingested, these pills would work in tandem with the medicinal bath to quickly heal internal injuries and residual toxins while reinforcing the soul master's foundation and deepening their potential.

After about two hours, Dugu Bo finished refining four pills. Li Luochen shamelessly asked for two of them, intending to give them to his grandfather and Elder Lu Qibin. Since both were elderly, these pills, which fortified the foundation and replenished vitality, were perfect for them.

Initially, Li Luochen had only found the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia suitable for his grandfather. However, since Elder Lu Qibin had also been kind to him, he couldn't show favoritism. Fortunately, the extra two pills were a perfect solution.

As for the other elders, Li Luochen had already selected herbs for them—all were top-tier lower-immortal-grade herbs. For Flender, he chose the Wind-Chanting Eagle Beak Flower, a herb suited for bird-type martial souls that also enhanced wind attributes.

For Zhao Wuji, he selected the Vajra Fruit, a pure brown fruit that not only increased spirit energy but also greatly enhanced strength and defense—a perfect match for Zhao Wuji.

As for Liu Erlong, Li Luochen felt that his principal had already "secured" her. If she were still pining for Yu Xiaogang, he wouldn't have prepared anything for her. But now, it seemed their relationship was unclear.

Considering her his future stepmother, and knowing that Liu Erlong was steadfast in her decisions, while Flender would undoubtedly take responsibility (unlike someone who avoided problems), Li Luochen decided to prepare a Nine Treasure Fire Dragon Ganoderma for her. Among the dragon-attribute herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, this was second only to the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. Liu Erlong's fire dragon martial soul, though leaning toward yin-cold flames, would benefit greatly from this herb, enhancing both her martial soul's strength and the potency of her flames.

For Teacher Shao Xin, the youngest teacher at Shrek Academy, finding a suitable herb was challenging. The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid was clearly best suited for Oscar. Moreover, Shao Xin's time for optimal cultivation was running out, and as a food-system soul master, his spirit energy was gentle, requiring herbs with mild properties for easy absorption.

After much deliberation, Li Luochen decided on the Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King, the mildest herb he could find. After all, Tang San had once used this ginseng to grant spirit energy to Ji Xiang, who had none. Li Luochen planned to give this to Shao Xin, as the man had earned quite a bit of money for Shrek Academy and deserved a reward.

These were the immortal herbs Li Luochen had prepared for his friends and family. As for Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, they would choose their own herbs after eliminating their hidden injuries.

Half a day later, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan completed the process of healing their hidden injuries.

Dugu Yan's skin became flawless and radiant, truly embodying the phrase "fair-skinned, beautiful, and long-legged." Li Luochen couldn't help but feel tempted, longing to get closer to her. Unfortunately, with Dugu Bo around, he had to restrain himself.

After eliminating his hidden injuries, Dugu Bo's wrinkles disappeared entirely. With his jet-black hair, he now looked like a middle-aged man in his forties.

"Hahaha! I've never felt so refreshed in my life! The residual toxins in my body are finally gone—I feel years younger! Hahahaha!"

Dugu Bo felt light and invigorated, as if his entire body had been cleansed.

"Wow, Grandpa, you really look younger! Were you always this handsome? It seems my natural beauty is genetic!"

Dugu Yan grabbed Dugu Bo's hand, shaking it excitedly. She tilted her head up at a 45-degree angle, looking like a proud little bird—adorable beyond words.

"Ahh, come on, Yan Yan! Let Grandpa show you the immortal herb that suits you. First, we'll consume the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. Look at this herb—it's called Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone."

Dugu Bo pointed to a pristine white flower that resembled a lotus, untouched by impurities.

"It strengthens tendons and bones, clears the eight extraordinary meridians, and benefits the skin. Moreover, Luochen plans to absorb the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which has similar effects to the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone—they complement each other perfectly.

However, Yan Yan, you must first absorb the Earth Dragon Golden Melon to complete your martial soul evolution. Then, after six months, you can absorb the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone. Similarly, Luochen should first absorb the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo and wait six months before absorbing the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."

Dugu Bo explained, pointing to several herbs. The Breaker Clan's Herb Record was extensive, detailing potential conflicts between herbs and how long one should wait before consuming another.

After the explanation, Dugu Bo picked two Earth Dragon Golden Melons and some Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, handing them to Dugu Yan and Li Luochen.

"Yan Yan, eat only the flesh of the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, just like any ordinary melon. After eating, sit cross-legged to digest it. Luochen, hold the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo in your hand and release your martial soul with your right hand to absorb its effects into your body and soul."

With that, Dugu Bo sat cross-legged and began eating the flesh of the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. Dugu Yan followed her grandfather's example, taking a bite. She immediately felt a surge of dense energy entering her body and quickly devoured the rest, unconcerned about appearances.

Li Luochen sat cross-legged, holding the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo in his left hand while releasing his Coiling Dragon Staff with his right.

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