Chapter 34: The Choice of Immortal Herbs

Li Luochen flipped through the Immortal Herb Record as he strolled among the herbs of the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eye, constantly searching for the most suitable immortal herbs for his grandfather and teacher. For Oscar and Ma Hongjun, the eight-petal fairy orchid and cockscomb phoenix sunflower would form the foundation of their deification.

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were especially fortunate: two Earth Dragon Golden Gourds happened to be ripe. But why didn't Tang San give the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd to them? Did he not know about it, or did he simply not want to share?

To be honest, Tang San was rather greedy, taking almost all the herbs from the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eye. Li Luochen noted that there were at least a dozen kinds of immortal herbs left, not to mention several inferior ones, and yet Tang San had claimed them all. Li Luochen couldn't help but laugh.

For Li Luochen, it was enough to find what he and his friends could use. There was no need to hoard everything. Having absorbed the ice and fire herbs, Li Luochen identified three more herbs that would suit him: the neutral fairy herb, the Strange Mushroom, which could improve physical fitness; Black Jade Bamboo, which could increase the toughness of weapon spirits; and Wangchuan Autumn Dew, which could enhance mental strength.

But was it wise for one person to consume so many herbs? The Immortal Herb Record didn't indicate any conflicts, so Li Luochen continued his preparations.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo was preparing a medicinal bath for his granddaughter to eliminate hidden injuries and residual poisons. Thanks to the gift from the Po Yi Clan, Dugu Bo made excellent use of the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eye, incorporating various top-grade herbs into the mix.

Li Luochen observed the process, noting that this medicinal bath was truly a treasure trove. Soaking in it would remove impurities, heal hidden injuries, open up the meridians, enhance soul power, and even beautify the skin.

As expected from a doting grandfather, Dugu Bo spared no expense. The bath contained at least thirty herbs, two of which were second-rate immortal herbs.

After completing the bath's preparation, Dugu Bo brought out an ancient furnace. He intended to refine an elixir using ninth-grade purple ganoderma as the main ingredient, supplemented with a variety of other herbs. The elixir's primary purpose was to strengthen the body, replenish qi, and increase power.

After taking the elixir, one should immediately soak in the medicinal bath. The combination of internal and external treatments would swiftly heal hidden injuries and residual poisons, fortify the soul master's foundation, and deepen their soul power reserves.

It took Dugu Bo about two hours to refine the pills, resulting in four pills in total. Li Luochen shamelessly asked for two, intending to give them to his grandfather and Lu Qibin's grandfather. After all, they were old, and these constitution-strengthening pills were ideal for them.

Originally, the only suitable immortal herb Li Luochen had found for his grandfather was the ninth-grade purple fungus. But since Lu Qibin had been so kind to him, he couldn't show favoritism. Now, with two extra pills, he could provide for both his grandfather and Lu Qibin.

As for the other elders, they had already been accounted for. Each was matched with top-grade, second-rate immortal herbs. Flander's was the Wind-Singing Hawkbill Flower, an immortal herb suitable for eagles that could also enhance wind attributes.

Zhao Wuji's was the Vajra Fruit, a pure brown fruit. After consuming it, one's soul power would increase, as would their strength and defense. It was tailor-made for Zhao Wuji.

For Liu Erlong, Li Luochen observed that she and Flander seemed to have an unclear relationship. If she was still infatuated with Yu Xiaogang, he wouldn't have prepared anything for her. But now, as it seemed she was moving on, and Flander was taking responsibility, she was considered his master's wife. Liu Erlong wouldn't change her mind once she decided on something, and Flander, unlike some people, wouldn't avoid responsibility.

The herb prepared for Liu Erlong was the ninth-grade Fire Dragon Ganoderma, the best dragon-attributed fairy herb in the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eye, second only to the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. Liu Erlong's martial soul was a benignly mutated Fire Dragon, leaning towards cold and yin. This ganoderma would not only enhance her martial soul but also increase the power of her flame.

Teacher Shao Xin, the youngest instructor at Shrek Academy, posed a bit of a challenge since the Food Department typically required gentler, more absorbable herbs. After much deliberation, Li Luochen decided to give Shao Xin the Ninth Grade Ginseng King, a herb with the mildest medicinal effects he could find. After all, Tang San had once used this ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king to help Jixiang, who had no soul power, successfully gain it.

Li Luochen planned to present this to Shao Xin as a reward for his contributions to Shrek Academy, ensuring the God of Wealth was properly honored.

These were the magical herbs Li Luochen had prepared for his loved ones. As for Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, they could take their herbs after their hidden injuries had healed.

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

Dugu Yan's skin became so smooth it seemed as if it was floating on the surface. She had truly fair skin, beautiful looks, and long legs. Li Luochen was greatly tempted and wanted to be intimate with her, but with Dugu Bo present, he had to restrain himself.

As for Dugu Bo, after healing his hidden injuries, the wrinkles on his face disappeared, and with his now black hair, he looked like a man in his forties at first glance.

"Hahaha, I've never felt so refreshed. The residual poison in my body has finally been eliminated. I feel so much younger, hahahaha," Dugu Bo exclaimed, clearly enjoying his newfound vitality.

"Wow, Grandpa, you really do look younger. I wonder if you were this handsome when you were young. It seems my natural beauty is inherited," Dugu Yan teased, grabbing Dugu Bo's hand and shaking it, looking up at him with a proud, bird-like expression.

"Come, Yanyan, let's check out the magic herb that's suitable for you. The Earth Dragon Golden Gourd is the first one we, as grandfather and granddaughter, will take. Look at this magic herb—it's called Narcissus Jade Muscle and Bone," Dugu Bo said, pointing to a white, translucent flower that appeared as pure as a green lotus or a white couple.

"It nourishes the tendons and bones, circulates qi through the eight extraordinary meridians, and is also good for the skin. Moreover, Luo Chen is going to absorb the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, which has a similar effect. It's a perfect match. But, Yanyan, you must absorb the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd first to complete your martial soul evolution, then absorb the Narcissus Jade Muscle and Bone after half a year. The same goes for Luo Chen—he should absorb the Black Jade Divine Bamboo first and then take the Wonderful Mushroom Tongtian Chrysanthemum after half a year."

Dugu Bo pointed at several magical herbs and explained their usage to his granddaughter and grandson-in-law. The Record of Immortal Herbs from the Po Yi Clan was more extensive and included details on the interactions between herbs and how long one should wait before taking another.

After his explanation, Dugu Bo picked the two Earth Dragon Golden Gourds and Black Jade Divine Bamboo, handing them to Dugu Yan and Li Luochen.

"Yanyan, eat the flesh of this Earth Dragon Golden Gourd like any other melon. Sit cross-legged and digest it. Luochen, hold the Black Jade Divine Bamboo in your hand and absorb its essence. Release your martial spirit with your right hand and let the medicinal effects flow into your body and martial spirit."

After Dugu Bo finished speaking, he sat down cross-legged, split open the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, and began eating its flesh. Dugu Yan followed suit. After taking a bite, she felt a strong energy entering her body. She immediately sped up her eating, not caring about her appearance.

Li Luochen also sat cross-legged, holding the Black Jade Divine Bamboo in his left hand and releasing the Panlong Stick with his right, absorbing the essence of the herb.

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