Chapter 42: Hmph, You Still Want to Compete With Me?
Douluo: Dugu Bo's Life Simulator
A gentle breeze drifted past, carrying a strange fragrance.
Following the scent, Dugu Bo looked up and saw a peculiar herb standing atop the small hill.
Its stem was pitch-black, like the night itself.
Tiny white specks dotted its surface, resembling stars faintly glowing in the darkness.
Its petals were moon-white, about the size of a thumb—scattered yet elegant.
At the center, crescent-shaped stamens gathered together, tinged with pale gold, giving off a cold and noble aura.
With a flick of his wrist, the Immortal Herb Record appeared in Dugu Bo's hand.
Flipping through it—
He soon found a matching illustration.
Beside it was the description:
Clear Radiance Moon Shadow
A rare immortal herb born from absorbing the essence of stars and moonlight
Contains the power of celestial bodies, with a trace of darkness attribute
Extremely rare and of top-tier quality
"So it's called Clear Radiance Moon Shadow…" Dugu Bo murmured.
After briefly understanding it, he lost interest.
This wasn't his target.
Circling around the hill—
He arrived at the back.
There stood a bamboo, entirely black as if soaked in ink.
It was the Black Jade Divine Bamboo.
The one he had chosen for Meng Yiran.
The bamboo wasn't very tall.
Dugu Bo cut it cleanly at the root, then covered the remaining roots with soil.
Perhaps, years later—
It might grow again.
Carrying the bamboo, he returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The two girls were sitting by the stone table, chatting.
"Yiran, come here! Grandpa has something good for you!"
Dugu Bo called out.
Both girls ran over.
"What is it, Grandpa?" Dugu Yan asked curiously, scanning him.
Meng Yiran stood quietly, simply looking at him.
Dugu Yan searched for a while, then even tried to pull open his clothes to check if he had hidden something.
Dugu Bo slapped her hand away, his face dark.
"Stop looking. This is it."
He handed the bamboo to Meng Yiran.
Dugu Yan widened her eyes.
"This? Grandpa… this black stick is a treasure?"
Meng Yiran also looked a bit unsure.
Dugu Bo coughed lightly.
"Don't judge by appearances. Like your Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, this is an immortal herb."
Dugu Yan pointed at it, confused.
"…It's so big. How do you even eat this?"
Dugu Bo explained:
"This is called Black Jade Divine Bamboo…"
After explaining its effects and absorption method—
He handed it over.
Patting her head, he said gently:
"Go on, absorb it."
"Thank you, Grandpa Dugu."
Meng Yiran examined it briefly—
Aside from its ink-black color and jade-like smoothness, it seemed ordinary.
She didn't think much further.
Sitting cross-legged, she began absorbing it.
After she entered meditation—
Dugu Yan leaned closer and whispered:
"Grandpa… is that really an immortal herb? It can increase soul power?"
Dugu Bo snorted.
"Of course. Why would I lie?"
Dugu Yan pouted.
"It's not like you've never lied before…"
Then she added:
"Last time you gave me some 'body-strengthening herb'—I had diarrhea for three whole days!"
She immediately flushed red after saying it.
Dugu Bo looked embarrassed.
"That… that was a mistake! I misidentified it. Not my fault!"
"Three days! Do you know how I survived those three days?!" Dugu Yan fumed.
Dugu Bo twitched, waved his hand, and said:
"Enough, enough. Stop bringing that up. Go guard Yiran. I have things to do."
Then he quickly left.
Behind him—
Meng Yiran raised her fist in victory.
Dugu Bo didn't go far.
He sat at the stone table, brewed tea, and drank leisurely.
Not far away—
Meng Yiran was absorbing the bamboo.
She was originally level 22.
After absorbing it, she should reach the Soul Elder realm.
The herb suited her martial soul well.
In terms of quality, it wasn't inferior to Dugu Yan's previous herb.
An increase of around eight levels was very likely.
Dugu Bo thought calmly.
The simulation was over.
Since the coronation ceremony posed no danger—
He could safely head to Spirit Hall.
It wasn't paranoia.
A 100,000-year soul ring was too tempting.
Many Titled Douluo were stuck at bottlenecks.
A 100,000-year soul bone wasn't just about extra skills—
It could help break limits and reach higher realms.
Even though he only had the ring, others didn't know that.
So caution was necessary.
According to the simulation—
Meng Shu would soon break through to Soul Douluo.
At that point, his fusion skill with Snake Granny could rival a Titled Douluo.
Once everything was arranged—
Dugu Bo could safely deal with the poison in his body.
Time passed.
As evening approached—
Meng Yiran finally finished absorbing the bamboo.
"Grandpa! Grandpa! I reached level 30!"
She ran over happily, hugging his arm.
Dugu Bo smiled.
"Good. Very good."
Dugu Yan crossed her arms, slightly jealous.
"Some people forget their sister when they get benefits."
Meng Yiran laughed and hugged her instead.
"Of course not, Yan-yan! I'm just happy because stronger soul power means our fusion skill gets stronger too!"
Dugu Yan lifted her chin proudly toward her grandfather.
"That's more like it."
Her expression clearly said—
See? She still likes me more!
Dugu Bo ignored her on purpose.
"Come on, Yiran. Grandpa will take you to hunt a soul beast."
Meng Yiran instantly let go of Dugu Yan.
"Really? When are we going?"
Dugu Bo smirked and glanced at his granddaughter.
Still want to compete with me?
Dugu Yan: "..."
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T/N: good luck reading guys I'm only translating now due to wanting to read it and I will not listen to anyone's complain except my own and some very few people