The Martial Soul Skeleton, in Douluo Continent's Bone-Changing Susanoo

Chapter 74 The Extraordinary Chrysanthemum and the Earth Dragon Golden Pumpkin

It was a huge chrysanthemum, with a beautiful purple back and gold front. Each petal looked fuzzy, and the tip of the stamen shimmered with a faint golden light.

Reaching the large golden chrysanthemum, Xia Liang asked, "Senior, you should recognize this herb, right?"

Dugu Bo seemed to remember something. In his memory, this large golden chrysanthemum in front of him had not only appeared near this hot spring, but he also seemed to have seen it outside.

Examining the patterns on the flower closely and smelling its fragrance, Dugu Bo suddenly realized that the martial spirit of Chrysanthemum Pass was so similar to this large golden chrysanthemum. Even their auras were exactly the same.

"Isn't this herb the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum?" Dugu Bo asked tentatively.

Xia Liang nodded. "Yes. Senior, the spirit spirit of Chrysanthemum Douluo, an elder of the Spirit Hall, was based on this herb."

"You have a connection with Chrysanthemum Douluo?" Dugu Bo asked warily.

"The Heaven Dou Library contains information about some known Title Douluo. Among the books about plant martial souls is Chrysanthemum Douluo's Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum martial soul. I had only seen the illustrations in the book, but today I finally get to see the true appearance of this top-grade herb."

After hearing this explanation, Dugu Bo's doubts were dispelled.

At the same time, he also dispelled another doubt: that the young man in front of him could not possibly be the one who stole the herbs.

He doesn't trust anyone, but Dugu Bo believes in the greed of human nature.

Since this kid Xia Liang knows about the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju (奇茸通天菊), he will definitely steal the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju when he comes in to steal herbs.

Moreover, it seems there are some herbs nearby that he recognizes. Given the time, human greed would definitely drive him to steal all the herbs he recognizes; it's impossible that he would just steal six and run away.

What's more, he didn't run away; instead, he got so close to his granddaughter.

Where in this world can you find such an openly righteous and reckless thief?

Looking at the charred clothes left on the shore of the red and blue hot spring, Dugu Bo finally felt relieved. It seemed that the person who stole the herbs had really been burned to death by the red hot spring water, which was a hundred times more terrifying than lava, and even his bones had been burned to ashes.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see what the despicable face of the herb thief looked like.

"Senior, what are you looking at?" Xia Liang glanced in the direction Dugu Bo was looking.

Dugu Bo gave a slightly sarcastic sneer. "I'm watching a ghost. Some foolish bastard broke in while I was away and stole six herbs. However, that herb thief must have fallen into that deadly hot spring for some reason. Now he's nothing but a ghost."

"When I examined your magic pouch before, I assumed you were the one who stole the herbs."

As he spoke, Dugu Boxu glanced at Xia Liang.

"Senior, it's me."

Before Xia Liang could finish speaking, Dugu Bo interrupted him, saying, "You don't need to explain. I'm not senile. I brought you into this herb garden to see your reaction. Now I'm certain that you didn't steal the herbs."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Kid, go and look for some herbs besides the Qirong Tongtianju. See if you recognize any others."

"Yes." After replying, Xia Liang glanced at the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum on the ground.

Dugu Bo recognized this herb. He had suppressed his greed and not picked it back then so that he would have enough evidence to clear himself now.

Now that Dugu Bo has personally confirmed that he is not the one who stole the herbs, he can finally rest easy.

With permission granted, Xia Liang became bolder. After wandering around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for a while, he led Dugu Bo to a plant.

Compared to the diverse plants around them, the plant displayed in front of Xia Liang and Dugu Bo was somewhat unusual; it was just a small golden gourd about the size of a fist.

Xia Liang lifted the green leaves covering the small golden gourd and introduced it, "This plant is called Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. In the Heaven Dou Library, there is a book about plant martial souls that records that there was once a level 96 Title Douluo with the title 'Earth Dragon' whose martial soul was the top-level earth-attribute plant, Earth Dragon Golden Gourd."

"Senior. This Earth Dragon Douluo's martial soul, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, is just like the Chrysanthemum Douluo's Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum martial soul; both are top-tier plants. In the plant world, they can be considered celestial treasures. Don't be fooled by the Earth Dragon Golden Melon's ordinary appearance; it contains the bloodline of the dragon race."

Dugu Bo couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing. "What could this thing that looks like a potato possibly have to do with dragons?"

"The Earth Dragon Golden Melon is naturally related to the earth dragon," Xia Liang explained. "As far as I know, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon is an earth-attribute plant with the ability to turn the earth upside down. After consuming it, the user will have an enhanced control over the power of the earth."

"Is this plant good for strengthening Yan Yan's flesh and blood?" Dugu Bo asked knowingly.

"I previously said that I would use the soul bone as a poison sac, and once Yan Yan's flesh and blood were enough to isolate the snake venom from her body, I would store the venom in the soul bone. Now that we have this Earth Dragon Golden Melon, we don't need to go through that trouble."

Xia Liang picked the Earth Dragon Golden Melon and handed it to Dugu Bo, saying, "Senior, eating the Earth Dragon Golden Melon will grant you the power to control the earth. Rather than using the soul bone as a poison sac, why not use the entire earth as a poison sac?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was slightly taken aback. Although he had not fully grasped the meaning, he had already made a connection to it.

Once snake venom is stored in the soul bone, it cannot be released artificially.

However, if the earth is used as a venom sac, then one can use the power of the earth to store or release snake venom.

They can even combine poison with the earth to create their own domain-type skill, the Poison Swamp.

"This Earth Dragon Golden Melon has dragon blood, so it should only be effective against Soul Masters with dragon martial souls, right?"

Dugu Bo asked thoughtfully, "The Jade Phosphorous Serpent is a snake. If Yan Yan eats it, will she gain the power to control the earth that you mentioned?"

"Have you heard of the Peerless Dragon and Snake Couple, senior?" Xia Liang asked.

Dugu Bo nodded.

"The peerless dragon and snake couple, Dragon Duke Meng Shu and Snake Lady Chao Tianxiang, their snake and dragon martial souls can perform a martial soul fusion skill, which means that there is an extremely close relationship between dragon and snake martial souls on the continent."

Xia Liang said, "Theoretically speaking, after Yan Yan takes the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, she can not only use the earth as her own venom sac, but in the future, with the help of the Earth Dragon Golden Melon's medicinal power, her Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul may evolve into a new Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor form. Martial Soul evolution may be able to cure Yan Yan's snake venom problem."

"Is there only one of these earthworm golden pumpkins? Are there any others?" Dugu Bo looked at the few green leaves under the ground, seemingly very interested in this plant.

"Senior, you also want the Earth Dragon Golden Melon?" Xia Liang asked, feigning ignorance. "Do you also have a problem with snake venom backlash?"

Dugu Bo then realized something, and sneered disdainfully, "Do you really think that the Poison Douluo, who has spent his life playing with poison, would be harmed by his own snake venom?"

"I want that Earth Dragon Golden Gourd because I value its ability to control the earth."

"Under normal circumstances, my Azure Phosphorus Serpent King Poison attacks in the form of a poisonous mist. The spread of the poisonous mist easily attracts the enemy's attention, causing them to flee or devise a countermeasure in advance."

"But if my Azure Phosphorus Serpent King Poison can spread rapidly underground, it can silently cover a large area, and by the time the enemy notices, it will be a dead end."

At this point, a sinister glint appeared in Dugu Bo's eyes. "Moreover, I'm not afraid of opponents who can fly, but I am afraid of opponents who can burrow. With the earth-controlling ability granted by this Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, even if the enemy escapes underground, they will not escape my pursuit."

Xia Liang was somewhat surprised. "Senior, no wonder outsiders say you're ruthless and vicious, always eliminating any threat. Since you like the Earth Dragon Golden Melon so much, then you can have it."

As he spoke, he tossed the golden melon from the earth to Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo used his soul power to draw the Earth Dragon Golden Melon into his palm. After a moment of silence, he shook his head. "No. Let's leave it for Yanyan. She needs this herb more than I do."

"Actually, the herbal remedy for the problem of goose venom does not necessarily have to be earthworm and golden melon."

Xia Liang's gaze swept over the myriad plants around him, and he said regretfully, "Unfortunately. My knowledge of herbs is currently too limited to identify each and every one of the herbs near the hot spring."

(End of this chapter)