Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 70 Gift of Immortal Herbs

Tian Dou City, Dugu Mansion.

Although Lin Yao is now a frequent topic of conversation, he doesn't seem to feel any pressure.

Instead, taking advantage of this time difference, he prepared to deliver the prepared immortal herbs to Ye Lengleng and Dugu Yan, and then arrived at the Dugu residence.

Upon entering the mansion, not far away, they saw Dugu Yan leaning against a pillar under a pavilion, chatting with Ye Lengling.

"Sister Yanyan, Sister Lingling."

Lin Yao quickly stepped forward and greeted them, attracting their attention.

"Xiao Yao."

Upon seeing Lin Yao arrive, a hint of surprise flashed in Ye Lengleng's eyes, before she nodded gently.

"Xiao Yao, you're not bad, you came to see me as soon as you got back."

Dugu Yan immediately stood up straight, quickly stepped forward, and said with a smile.

Immediately, Lin Yao was seen reaching into his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch at his waist, clearly having brought something with him.

"Is this a gift you prepared for me?!"

"Yes, Sister Yan Yan, and Sister Ling Ling, I also prepared one for you."

"You even prepared a gift for me?!"

Ye Lengling spoke, her tone tinged with surprise.

She learned from Dugu Bo this morning that the usually stubborn senior Dugu had been persuaded by Lin Yao to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

In her view, it was only natural that Lin Yao treated Dugu Yan well.

After all, Dugu Bo's joining was a great thing for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Not only can it greatly expand the overall strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but it can also make up for the lack of deterrent power of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo in terms of group attack with Dugu Bo's top-notch group attack poison ability.

But Lin Yao had also prepared a gift for her. Thinking this, Ye Lengleng looked at Lin Yao with a strange expression, her clear eyes filled with doubt.

"Xiao Yao, I never thought you could actually persuade that stubborn old man, Grandpa."

Dugu Yan spoke up just in time, her tone full of admiration, which broke the slightly eerie atmosphere.

She knew her grandfather's temperament all too well; he preferred to be alone, so it was truly unexpected that Lin Yao could persuade him.

Lin Yao nodded with a smile, his tone light and cheerful: "It's probably all because of my relationship with Sister Yan Yan. By the way, remember to come visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in a while."

The sect is busy preparing for my breakthrough to the Soul Master realm, and they also want to use this event to boost the sect's prestige.

"Xiao Yao, you've broken through to the Soul Master level?!"

Ye Lingling suddenly looked up, her voice filled with shock, her fingers unconsciously tightening, and a look of astonishment appeared on her usually serene face.

Dugu Yan stepped forward and gently patted Lin Yao's shoulder, her eyes filled with disbelief: "Grandpa mentioned it to me a few days ago, and I thought he was joking. I didn't expect it to be true."

An eight-year-old Soul Master? What kind of monstrous talent is that? How did you manage to do that? Was it just simple cultivation?

As she spoke, Ye Lengleng immediately cast a curious glance at her, and both of their eyes fell on Lin Yao, full of inquiry.

Lin Yao didn't hold back and frankly said, "Besides my innate talent for cultivation, I also happened to have some fortuitous opportunities that can accelerate my cultivation speed."

The reason I came to see you this time is specifically to bring you appropriate gifts, which will help you improve your strength.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Lengleng couldn't suppress her curiosity. Although she was usually quiet, she couldn't help but be curious about things that could improve one's strength.

"Xiao Yao, what's the gift?"

"Sister Leng Leng, it's a magical herb that can enhance a Soul Master's potential and corresponding Soul Power cultivation in a short period of time."

Lin Yao smiled and then reached into the Ruyi Treasure Pouch again, taking out a white jade box carved with lotus patterns.

The jade is warm and smooth, and cool to the touch; one look and you know it is no ordinary object.

Afterwards, he gently handed the jade box to Ye Lingleng.

Ye Leng Leng didn't ask any more questions. She pinched the edge of the jade box with her fingertips and gently lifted the lid.

With a soft "click," a rich yet pleasant floral fragrance instantly filled the air.

The fragrance drifted from the pavilion, and even the distant plants seemed to be imbued with its sweet scent.

Ye Leng Leng took only one breath and immediately felt her mind clear.

The soul power that was originally running smoothly suddenly began to circulate actively in the meridians as if it were being drawn, carrying a bit of warmth.

Everyone looked closely and saw a pure white, flawless fairy herb lying quietly inside the jade box.

Its appearance is like white jade carving with a faint luster, and its slender stems resemble crystal.

The flower's heart, like condensed dew, exudes a delicate and refreshing fragrance.

"Sister Lingling, this is Narcissus Jade Bone and Skin. Its medicinal properties are exceptionally gentle, making it most suitable for support-type Soul Masters like you."

Lin Yao slowly introduced the herbs from the side, his gaze fixed on the immortal herbs in the jade box, his tone earnest.

Its main functions are to strengthen the body's foundation and eliminate impurities.

I reckon that after you take it, not only will your soul power increase, but it will also compensate for your slow cultivation speed. It's a perfect remedy.

Ye Lengleng's beautiful eyes widened, her clear eyes filled with shock, and her hand holding the jade box trembled slightly: "This—there really is such a magical herb in the world? You really want to give it to me?"

Actually—maybe this magical herb would be more suitable for Rongrong?

She knew that Ning Rongrong was the apple of the eye of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and had outstanding talent.

Giving this immortal herb to Ning Rongrong might bring greater benefits to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"Rongrong, I prepared this separately long ago. This Narcissus Jade Skin and Bone plant was reserved for you from the very beginning."

Lin Yao smiled and shook his head, his tone resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

He added, "Sister Leng Leng, the way to eat this herb is very simple: just chew it and swallow it."

Perhaps after you finish taking it, you can directly break through to the Soul Master realm, obtain a Soul Ring, and even level up several more times.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lengleng felt a strong desire to improve her strength and stopped being coy.

She knew Lin Yao's feelings, and refusing again would seem distant; she would repay Xiao Yao later.

She solemnly took the Narcissus Jade Bone from the jade box. When her fingertips touched the petals, she felt a slight coolness and softness. Then she nodded slightly to Lin Yao: "Then I thank you very much, Xiao Yao. If you need anything in the future, just say the word. I, Ye Ling Leng, will never refuse."

After saying that, she lifted her skirt and walked to the big tree next to the pavilion, sat down cross-legged, slowly closed her eyes, and began to absorb the medicinal power of the immortal herb.

"Sister Yan Yan, it's your turn."

Lin Yao turned to look at Dugu Yan, his tone becoming more serious.

"This is a special herb I selected for you; it will greatly benefit your martial spirit."

As he spoke, he reached into the Ruyi Treasure Pouch again, this time taking out not a small jade box, but a sweet potato the size of an adult's head.

Its skin is rough, covered with winding, worm-like raised lines, and feels as hard as knotted earthworm scales.

The base color is dark brown, with a faint golden sheen in the gaps between the lines.

Several coral-like, crimson branches extend from the top, with dark green vines twining around them.

The leaves have naturally emerging golden veins, giving them a unique appearance that is quite different from ordinary fruits and vegetables.

"This is the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, which is most suitable for you to activate your martial soul bloodline and can also improve the innate defects of your Jade Phosphorous Serpent martial soul."

Lin Yao gently handed the earth dragon melon to Dugu Yan. When his fingertips touched the rough skin, he could still feel a faint warmth.

Dugu Yan accepted the earth dragon golden melon with both hands. It felt heavy in her hands, and the rough skin rubbed against her palms, yet it stirred a warm feeling of emotion within her.

Not long ago, her grandfather, Dugu Bo, specifically sought her out and told her in detail about how he was poisoned and how her Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul was also at risk of backlash.

At that moment, she felt ice-cold all over and was filled with fear.

She still remembers the image of her father dying in endless pain when she was a child; that image remains the deepest shadow in her heart.

At first, Dugu Yan thought her father had made a mistake in his cultivation, but she never expected that it was a problem with her family's martial spirit.

When she learned that she might suffer the same fate, she almost fell into despair.

Fortunately, Dugu Bo then said that Lin Yao had found a way to detoxify them, which rekindled her hope for life.

Now, Lin Yao not only saved her and her grandfather's lives, but also specially found such a precious fairy fruit for her.

This affection left her speechless for a moment.

Thinking this, Dugu Yan's gaze towards Lin Yao softened even more, and her originally somewhat dashing face became even more gentle.

"Sister Yan Yan, why are you looking at me like that? Are you perhaps thinking of repaying me with your body?"

Seeing that she remained silent for a long time and only stared at him, Lin Yao quickly broke the slightly ambiguous atmosphere with a joke.

"Don't think about that too much. The important thing is to absorb the medicinal power of the immortal herb. If you're too late, the medicinal effect will be reduced."

"Um."

Dugu Yan blushed slightly at his words, her usually bold and forthright personality unusually showing a hint of shyness.

He then stopped talking and simply responded softly. He then imitated Ye Lengleng's demeanor, walked to another large tree, sat down cross-legged, and raised the earth dragon golden melon to his lips.

Although the skin of this earthworm melon is rough, when you bite into it, the flesh inside is soft, sweet, and fragrant, with a unique medicinal aroma.

Open your mouth and take a bite; it melts in your mouth and slides down your throat into your stomach.

Instantly, it transformed into a warm medicinal force, spreading throughout the body.

Lin Yao then found a clean blue stone between the two of them and sat down, focusing his mind on protecting them.

He gently stroked the edge of the Ruyi Baobao pouch with his fingertips, secretly calculating in his mind:

In fact, his treasure pouch also contained several more powerful immortal herbs, including the peerless immortal herb, the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red.

However, such divine items depend on "fate" and must be obtained from the right person.

Aside from Qian Renxue, he currently has no one close enough to entrust him with such a divine item, nor is there anyone worthy of such an "investment."

It would be better to keep it for now and give it to a suitable person later, depending on the circumstances.

As for himself, he had already consumed three kinds of immortal herbs: Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, Fiery Apricot Blossom, and Autumn Dew, and the medicinal power in his body was already excessive.

If he were to forcibly consume other immortal herbs, it would backfire. Although his powerful body would protect him from the backlash of the medicine, it would also inevitably waste these immortal herbs.

There's really no need for that.

For him now, adapting to the surge in power is even more important.

In particular, the external soul bone, the Fiery Eyes, quietly evolved after he connected with his other selves in all the heavens and myriad worlds, greatly enhanced his spiritual power, and consumed the Dew of Longing for Autumn Water.

He needs time to get used to it before he can use the power of this soul bone more flexibly and maximize the advantage of his spiritual power.

"The fire in the Flaming Golden Eyes has changed its appearance, even the soul skill itself, since it evolved into the ultimate fire."

Lin Yao closed his eyes and focused on sensing the hidden fiery eye on his forehead.

At this moment, he only needs to concentrate his mental energy, and his vision can penetrate scenes hundreds of miles away, his detection ability has undergone earth-shattering changes.

More importantly, this soul bone also has the ability to defend itself.

If Lin Yao encounters a mental attack or an illusion-type soul skill, a barrier will be automatically released to block the damage immediately.

Its inherent mental-type soul skill has become even more powerful.

Soul Masters with the same level of spiritual power as Lin Yao would also be severely injured if they were attacked by this soul skill, if they were not careful.

Time passed slowly in the stillness, the light and shadow gradually slanted westward, and the originally warm sunlight became a little softer.

Before we knew it, several hours had passed.

As the medicinal power of the immortal herbs was gradually absorbed, the auras of Ye Lengleng and Dugu Yan also subtly changed.

The originally somewhat mixed soul power became increasingly pure, surrounded by a faint glow, like jade that had been washed clean of dust.

Their muscles and bones also became stronger under the nourishment of the medicine, and even their breathing became longer and more powerful than before.

The fluctuations of his soul power grew increasingly intense, causing the surrounding vegetation to sway slightly.

Lin Yao opened his eyes, sensing the changes in the aura of the two people, and already knew what was going on. He then turned to look at Ye Lingling.

Sure enough, she slowly opened her eyes, her clear eyes showing a hint of confusion from just waking up, which was then replaced by surprise.

"Xiao Yao, my martial soul—it seems to have changed as well."

Ye Lengleng stood up and walked to Lin Yao. Her tone remained calm, but her words sent a shiver down Lin Yao's spine.

"Now it can not only heal injuries, but it also seems to help people restore their soul power."

Lin Yao was secretly amazed.

The Nine-Heart Begonia is the number one healing-type martial soul in the world. In terms of healing ability alone, it is enough to rival the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Now, it even has the added effect of "restoring soul power".

In this way, even if the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda were to be imbued with nine spirit rings at the Title Douluo level in the future, it probably wouldn't be able to definitively say that it could defeat Ye Lengleng's Nine Heart Begonia.

"It seems that because Narcissus Jade Bone and Nine-Heart Begonia belong to the same plant category, Sister Leng Ling's absorption of the medicinal power of the immortal herbs is even more perfect than I expected."

Lin Yao exclaimed sincerely, his eyes full of approval, and then silently recited a phrase in his heart.

"It even surpassed the effects when Zhu Zhuqing took it in the original novel."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lengleng's cheeks flushed slightly, and her gaze towards Lin Yao was full of gratitude, while also concealing a subtle, unusual emotion.

However, she was always mature and reserved, and knowing that Lin Yao was still young, she ultimately could not express these emotions.

He could only nod slightly and thank him again: "I owe you all of this, Xiao Yao."

Just then, a slight noise came from Dugu Yan's side, accompanied by an even stronger fluctuation of soul power.

Lin Yao and Ye Lengleng immediately turned to look, and saw that Dugu Yan was surrounded by a faint turquoise-gold halo.

The Azure Phosphorus Serpent Martial Soul that was originally floating in front of her has now quietly undergone a transformation.

The snake's body had become much thicker, and its scales gleamed with a golden-green luster.

More importantly, a pair of small, golden claws grew from the sides of the snake's head, resembling neither a snake nor a dragon, exuding a sense of majesty.

"This—this could be a dragon?!"

Lin Yao stared at the martial spirit, and combined it with the relevant memories in his mind to make a deduction.

The shape of the jiao is like a snake, its body is like a dragon, and the length can reach several zhang. It mostly lives in the rock caves under streams and pools, and its voice is like the mooing of a cow.

The appearance of this martial spirit before my eyes is exactly the same as the dragon described in the records!

"A dragon?"

Ye Lengling immediately realized what was happening, a look of understanding flashing in her eyes.

"In my family's ancient records, there are indeed records of legends about dragons, whose bloodline is far more noble than that of ordinary snakes."

At the same time, this kind of dragon, which evolved from a humble beginning, has even more terrifying potential than some powerful dragon-type soul beasts.

I never imagined that Yan Yan would have such good fortune.

"That's right, Sister Yan Yan's current martial soul is at the top level, and it's almost certain that she'll break through to the Title Douluo level."

As soon as Lin Yao finished speaking, Dugu Yan slowly opened her eyes, her gaze unconsciously falling on her hands.

Then, she looked at the golden-green martial soul floating in front of her, her mouth slightly open, her tone full of disbelief: "Soul power—my soul power has actually increased from level thirty-one Soul Venerable to level forty Quasi-Soul Master in an instant."

The medicinal effects of this earthworm and golden melon are terrifying!

"It seems that this Earth Dragon Golden Melon is indeed the most suitable immortal herb for you, Sister Yan Yan."

Lin Yao walked forward with a smile, his tone full of happiness for her.

Dugu Yan suddenly turned to look at Lin Yao, her eyes filled with heartfelt joy, her cheeks flushed with excitement, and her voice was light and cheerful: "It's all because of you, Xiao Yao. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had such a great opportunity to perfect my martial soul, and I wouldn't have been able to break through to the Quasi-Soul Sect."

After accompanying the two for a short rest and confirming that they had stabilized their cultivation levels, Lin Yao got up to take his leave.

As for acquiring the spirit ring, we can wait until Dugu Bo returns before making any plans for it; there's no need to rush.

After that, Lin Yao had one last thing to do: go to the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace and find Xue Qinghe, who was disguised as Qian Renxue.

He sent her the immortal herbs he had prepared and invited her to his Soul Master breakthrough ceremony.

The guards of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace already recognized Lin Yao, and upon seeing him arrive, they allowed him to pass without needing to announce his arrival.

Passing through layers of vermilion palace walls and bluestone paths, Lin Yao soon arrived at Xue Qinghe's bedroom.

The palace door was not closed tightly, leaving a crack through which one could vaguely see the scene inside.

Lin Yao knocked gently on the door, and a gentle male voice immediately came from inside: "Come in."

Pushing open the door, one sees Xue Qinghe sitting behind his desk, holding a scroll of memorials in his hand. He is dressed in a bright yellow casual robe, his long hair is tied up with a jade crown, and he has a handsome face and a gentle temperament.

Lin Yao knew that beneath the skin of "Xue Qinghe" lay the soul of Qian Renxue, the young master of the Spirit Hall.

The woman who was sent to the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace from a young age to infiltrate as a prince, all for the purpose of eventually taking control of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

"Brother Xue."

Lin Yao strode forward, greeting him with a smile as usual. He then took out a gilded brocade box from his Ruyi Treasure Pouch and placed it on the table. "I've come to give you a gift this time, and I'd also like to invite you to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to attend my breakthrough ceremony to the Soul Sect."

Xue Qinghe put down the memorial in his hand, his gaze falling on the brocade box. He then looked up at Lin Yao, a subtle, complex emotion flashing in his eyes before returning to his usual gentle demeanor: "I had heard that you had persuaded Senior Dugu Bo, but I didn't expect that you yourself would break through to the Soul Sect. It's much faster than I anticipated."

Unbeknownst to Lin Yao, someone from the Spirit Hall had already relayed the news of his own affairs to Qian Renxue.

After all, as the young lady of the Spirit Hall, it's quite easy for her to know anything about the Spirit Hall.

Qian Renxue, however, did not care about this. Having grown up in the Spirit Hall's Hall of Worship, she had witnessed the terrifying power of the Hall.

Even the most gifted genius, who has not yet reached maturity, is no match for absolute strength.

Although Lin Yao is now an eight-year-old Soul Master, in the eyes of those Title Douluos in the Hall of Worship, he is nothing more than a junior who can be easily suppressed with a little attention.

When the Hall of Offerings gets serious, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is no match for it.

What truly delighted her was Lin Yao's initiative to come, and the gift he had specially prepared for her.

Since her last meeting with Lin Yao, she had sensed that this young man was not only exceptionally talented but also had a calm and composed temperament, and seemed to be hiding many secrets.

If such a person could be brought under her command, he would surely become a major asset in her control of the Heaven Dou Empire and the unification of the Douluo Continent.

She had been pondering how to further her relationship with Lin Yao, but unexpectedly, Lin Yao took the initiative to come to her, bringing gifts with him.

This gesture of goodwill strengthened her resolve.

"I accept the gift, and I will attend the ceremony."

Xue Qinghe reached out and took the brocade box. When his fingertips touched the warmth of the box, the smile in his eyes deepened, and his tone became more amiable than usual.

"But you're currently riding high, so you should be more careful in your future actions and avoid being targeted by malicious individuals."

These words, seemingly out of concern, were actually a subtle reminder from Qian Renxue.

The potential that Lin Yao has shown is something that only the Hall of Offerings, with its absolute power, can calmly accept.

For other forces, Lin Yao, who has two Title Douluos protecting him, is a rising star.

They wished they could get rid of him as soon as possible.