Chapter 47 Dugu Yan Absorbs the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, Was She Conscripted?
"Whether the problem can be solved or not, just look at your granddaughter and you'll know."
Ye Tianchen did not answer, but instead threw the question back to Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo pondered for a long time.
Finally, he nodded slowly.
"Good."
He said.
"I'll give it a try."
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and she almost jumped up.
"Grandpa! You agreed!"
"I agreed."
Dugu Bo ruffled his granddaughter's hair.
"If the girl is working so hard, how can Grandpa hold her back?"
"However, the toxins in Grandpa's body have accumulated too much, and it probably won't be able to settle in just a day or two. You can stay in this herb garden for now."
As he spoke, Dugu Bo turned to look at Ye Tianchen.
"Boy, although I am in seclusion, everything that happens in this herb garden is within my perception. You'd better behave yourself."
"Senior is a Titled Douluo. Even if I had the greatest courage, I wouldn't dare to cause trouble under your nose."
Ye Tianchen cupped his hands in greeting, a slight smile on his face.
"You're smart to know what's good for you."
Having said that, Dugu Bo slightly bent his knees, exerted a little force, and his whole body was launched onto the cliff face.
"Miss Dugu."
Ye Tianchen said, his face showing friendliness.
"Just call me Yan Yan, no need to be so formal, but..."
Dugu Yan looked Ye Tianchen up and down.
"How did your strength progress so quickly? Three months ago, when Yu Tianheng told me, you were just a Soul Master without any Soul Rings. Now, in just three short months, you are already a three-ring Soul Master, and a high-level Soul Master of level thirty-six. How did you do that?"
"There's something wrong. I'm not level 36 now, but... level 39."
As he spoke, Ye Tianchen activated his soul power, and pale golden lightning surged forth, illuminating Dugu Yan's charming face with her pink lips slightly parted.
"Level 39?! How did you do that?!"
In just one night, Ye Tianchen's soul power actually increased by three levels, which left Dugu Yan completely baffled.
"Do you still remember those two Immortal Herbs?"
"You mean the Fiery Apricot and the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass that I fed you?"
Dugu Yan grasped the key point.
"That's right, these are two Immortal Herbs. Although their main effects are to broaden the meridians and give the user a constitution that can ward off water and fire and is immune to all poisons, even so, they still directly increased my soul power by three levels. This is the terrifying effect of Immortal Herbs."
Ye Tianchen nodded, his voice carrying a strange, seductive quality.
"Such terrifying power, that..."
"Furthermore, I happen to know an Immortal Herb that is perfect for you."
Ye Tianchen seemed to understand Dugu Yan's thoughts and pointed to an eight-petaled lotus flower not far away, which was pure white and crystal clear, with a noble and otherworldly temperament.
"This herb is called the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid. Its medicinal properties are mild and mellow, and it can strengthen the body's foundation and remove impurities."
"Before, due to the venom of the Jade Phosphor Serpent, not only was your cultivation speed slowed down, but your body was also filled with impurities. After consuming this Immortal Herb, all the problems left over from before will be resolved. Moreover, the medicinal properties of this Immortal Herb are so rich that they are enough to support your cultivation to the Soul Saint level."
"That's amazing?!"
Dugu Yan was drawn in by Ye Tianchen's introduction, and her gaze toward the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid had become more fervent.
"That's natural."
Ye Tianchen nodded in affirmation.
Having received Ye Tianchen's affirmation, Dugu Yan could no longer contain her excitement and immediately reached out her delicate hand, wanting to pluck the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid.
Just then, a large, well-defined hand reached out and tightly gripped her ivory-white wrist.
"Why are you stopping me?"
"Don't rush, these are miraculous herbs. Besides their effects, they also have unique characteristics."
Meeting Dugu Yan's reproachful gaze, Ye Tianchen simply chuckled.
"The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid must be picked with jade. Once it is touched by other objects or your bare hands, all its medicinal properties will be lost and it will turn into weeds. I think you don't want to waste such a chance to be reborn, do you?"
Hearing Ye Tianchen's words, Dugu Yan couldn't help but feel a bit of lingering fear, along with a touch of awkward heat.
After all, her tone just now was full of reproach.
"I'm sorry... I was reckless."
Dugu Yan blushed slightly and apologized to Ye Tianchen.
"No problem, just wait a moment, I'll pick the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid right away."
As he spoke, Ye Tianchen took out a piece of jade from his Mustard Seed Sumeru Ring.
"Sanpao, give me a shot."
Ye Tianchen patted his sleeves, waking up the sleeping Azure Dragon.
"Roar!"
The Azure Dragon let out a low roar, then spat out a ball of blazing crimson fire from its throat.
Under the scorching heat of the fire, the jade was gradually melted and shaped. Before long, Ye Tianchen had managed to make a jade shovel out of it.
Holding the jade shovel, with a swift motion, the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid snapped free.
"Open your mouth."
With lightning speed, his left hand, holding the jade chopsticks, caught the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid.
"Ah~"
Upon hearing Ye Tianchen's words, Dugu Yan obediently opened her pink lips, revealing her delicate tongue.
The moment the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid entered her mouth, a sweet fragrance filled Dugu Yan's mouth. Before she could even chew, the melt-in-the-mouth Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid had already transformed into a warm current that flowed down her throat.
Sitting cross-legged, Dugu Yan began to close her eyes and absorb the medicinal power of the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid.
Looking at Dugu Yan, who had already begun her cultivation, and then glancing up at the small wooden house on the cliff, Ye Tianchen smiled.
Now, it's harvest time.
When Dugu Yan opened her eyes again, the midday sun was shining directly in front of her, and when she looked up, a large umbrella completely shielded her.
"Awake? How are you feeling?"
Ye Tianchen's voice reached Dugu Yan's ears.
"Very good, and... my soul power has also broken through."
Dugu Yan wore a smile, feeling relaxed all over. More importantly, her soul power had reached level 40. She only needed to acquire one more spirit ring to break through the bottleneck and become a four-ring Soul Master.
More importantly, she could sense that the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid in her body had not been fully digested. As long as she broke through to the Soul Sect level, her soul power would inevitably increase by several more levels.
"Then congratulations."
Ye Tianchen smiled and offered his congratulations.
"Did you do this?"
Dugu Yan stretched, revealing her slender and supple waist.
"The sun was too strong, so he shaded you a bit."
Ye Tianchen nodded.
A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and Dugu Yan stood up and looked at Ye Tianchen.
"How long have I been cultivating?"
"About seven hours."
"If that's the case, Grandpa should still be condensing the poison pill. Going back to the Academy to ask the teacher for help in obtaining the spirit ring would be too troublesome, otherwise..."
Dugu Yan looked at Ye Tianchen thoughtfully and made a decision in secret.
[end of the chapter ]