Chapter 43: Gifting Soul Bones, Taking Immortal Herbs
Chapter 43: Gifting Soul Bones, Taking Immortal Herbs
Looking over the entire Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, Davis saw thousands of herbs growing around the spring. Although only a few were immortal herbs, many were still of top-tier quality.
Besides the two most striking immortal herbs—Star Anise Mysterious Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Jiaoshu—Davis also spotted other powerful herbs like the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Autumn Water Dew, and Qiluo Tulip.
Among them, two herbs seemed to resonate deeply with Davis, as if calling out to him.
The first was a large, vivid purple chrysanthemum. Oddly, every petal was soft and fuzzy, giving it an unusually cute appearance. The whole flower was a single integrated structure, yet it gave off no discernible scent. The central stamen rose half a foot above the petals, shimmering with a faint golden glow.
> "This is the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum!"
Davis was shocked. This was undoubtedly the most suitable immortal herb for his cultivation. Consuming it would allow him to circulate qi through his limbs and internal meridians, advancing his cultivation of the Vajra Indestructible Body.
> "Still... although this is the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, it's a bit different from Yue Guan's Martial Spirit."
Yue Guan's Martial Spirit was also the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, but his petals were sharp and blade-like, very different from the soft appearance of the real plant here.
Davis deduced that Yue Guan must have absorbed spirit rings that amplified toughness, causing his spirit to mutate—just like how Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had changed, gaining both rigidity and poison after absorbing specific rings.
That's why, despite having fought Dugu Bo many times, Yue Guan had never realized this very chrysanthemum was the original source of his own Martial Spirit.
Davis immediately picked the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum and stored it in his soul guide ring, then turned to examine the second herb that called to him.
This one gave off an even stronger sense of importance. It was a yellowish-brown melon vine, somewhat resembling a cross between a pumpkin and a winter melon. Davis could faintly sense a powerful earthy aura emanating from it.
> "This is the Earth Dragon Golden Melon… Ten thousand years from now, it'll become one of the six major plant-based spirit beasts that guard the Yin-Yang Eye."
The Earth Dragon Golden Melon was a rare treasure on the Douluo Continent, an earth-attributed immortal herb. It carried the power to awaken earth dragons, bestowing formidable control over the power of the earth.
And according to the Five Elements, earth gives birth to metal—so with a sufficiently high earth attribute, one could unlock powerful metal-type killing force.
Thus, the name: Earth Dragon Golden Melon.
Davis's Evil-Eyed White Tiger Martial Spirit already had gold-killing attributes. If he could absorb this herb, it might even allow his spirit to evolve toward the ultimate gold attribute.
Without hesitation, Davis picked the Earth Dragon Golden Melon and pocketed it.
Just then, Dugu Bo's voice sounded, snapping him out of his reverie.
> "Well, what do you think, young friend? Not bad, right? My little medicine garden?"
> "Yes. These herbs are priceless. There are many I've never even seen before."
He wasn't lying. Aside from a few immortal herbs and the Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma, Davis couldn't identify most of the others.
He made a mental note to visit the Poyi Clan in the future. They were renowned herb refiners and had deep knowledge of medicinal plants. Maybe they even had an Illustrated Immortal Herb Manual he could study.
> "My friend," Dugu Bo asked eagerly, "can these herbs remove the toxins in my body?"
> "Of course!" Davis nodded with confidence. But then, his tone shifted.
> "However, senior, I must remind you—the toxin afflicting you is from the very source of your Martial Spirit.
If it's completely removed, your poison arts may disappear with it. Are you willing to accept that?"
> "What? This..."
Dugu Bo was stunned. His entire strength and reputation were built on his poison. Without it, he might not even be stronger than a regular Spirit Douluo.
Sensing his hesitation, Davis smoothly offered an alternative.
> "It seems senior is unwilling to give up your poison.
Then there's one final solution."
> "Another method?" Dugu Bo's eyes gleamed.
"Could this one let me retain my poison skills without harming myself?"
> "Yes."
> "Please, tell me."
> "It's simple. If senior has a soul bone, the poison can be transferred into it.
That way, the toxin won't affect your body anymore."
> "Brilliant! Why didn't I think of this?!"
Dugu Bo was thrilled. He happened to have a Medusa soul bone that he could use to store his toxins.
> "Senior, I'm not done. While soul bones can store toxins, their space is limited.
Once full, the poison will overflow—and if it spreads into your brain or torso, the consequences will be deadly."
> "Ah… that's..."
Dugu Bo's excitement cooled. If poison seeped into his skull, he'd die without question.
> "But don't worry, senior. I have a ten-thousand-year poison-attribute torso bone.
It comes with a skill that compresses toxins, cultivating them to become even deadlier—but safely stored.
It's perfect for you."
Davis brought out the soul bone and handed it over.
> "After absorbing it, you'll be able to convert poison into strength.
Not only will you be immune to all poisons, but your power will also increase."
> "This—this…"
Looking at the soul bone, Dugu Bo's heart burned with desire.
> "My friend… This is a ten-thousand-year soul bone. Are you really giving this to me?"
> "Of course. I'm not a poison-type Spirit Master—it's useless to me."
> "Then… thank you! I owe you a great debt. If you ever need my help, I'll come no matter what!"
> "Then I thank you, senior." Davis smiled. In giving away a soul bone he couldn't use, he had just secured a Titled Douluo as an ally for the Star Luo Empire.
> "Senior, you can begin the absorption."
> "Wait! I want to leave this to Yanyan so she can grow stronger."
Davis frowned slightly and advised,
> "Senior, this soul bone's skill is very potent. Not only can you absorb it for yourself, but you can also use it to draw toxins from others and condense them into powerful poisons.
> I suggest you absorb it first. Then you can help Miss Dugu Yan transfer her toxins to the soul bone.
> Her strength isn't enough to control such potent poison. She might only suffer more if she tried."
> "Hmm… you make a good point. Alright, I'll absorb it."
Dugu Bo sat down and began releasing spirit power to absorb the torso bone.
Meanwhile, Davis wasn't idle. He walked off to a corner of the valley and began consuming the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
Following the correct process, he ate the flower stamen first, then slowly consumed the petals, spat out the root, and finally sat cross-legged to refine the medicinal energy.
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