Douluo Continent: Cultivating Qi and Immortals, Insidious to the Extreme

More than ten days have passed, and there are only 7 days left until the day Dugu Bo promised to return.

Dugu Xin, whose condition was stable yesterday, suddenly showed abnormalities, with signs of a relapse of the toxins in his body.

Jiang Xia had no choice but to take out the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Ginseng King as the main medicine to keep him alive.

It was a ginseng that was entirely golden yellow, and its medicinal properties, having been around for over ten thousand years, had reached the level of a semi-divine plant.

In the original story, Tang San gave it to his disciple Ji Xiang, thus creating a Soul Master with full acquired Soul Power.

Such a precious item is more than enough to save Dugu Xin's life.

In addition, Jiang Xia also possesses a Grade 9 Purple Ganoderma, which is the semi-immortal-grade one that Yu Xiaogang consumed in the original novel.

If Dugu Bo doesn't return within a month, this precious semi-divine plant will likely be lost.

After all, Dugu Xin's condition was far too serious; the toxins had already permeated his internal organs.

No matter how effective the medicine is, it's all for nothing if his body doesn't absorb it.

Even the ginseng king, which is at the semi-immortal level, can only last for another month, and the ninth-grade purple fungus can only extend its life by a maximum of 10 days.

If this limit is exceeded, Jiangxia will have to risk using those rare medicinal herbs.

Although the names and specific effects of those medicinal herbs are unknown, the pharmacology of all medicinal herbs in the world is the same.

As long as the most basic principle of mutual generation and restraint of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements is followed, even if you don't know the medicinal materials, the medicine you concoct can still achieve the desired effect, only the efficacy will be much worse.

In the days that followed, Jiang Xia would risk entering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well every day to study those rare herbs, only coming up to rest when his body could no longer take it.

Just as Jiang Xia was about to enter the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Dugu Bo's voice suddenly rang out from within the poison array.

"Xiao Jiang, Yan Yan, I'm back!"

Dugu Yan rushed out of the room and ran towards Dugu Bo, who was coming down the mountain, with her arms outstretched.

"Grandpa, you're finally back! Yan Yan missed you so much."

Dugu Bo opened his arms to catch Dugu Yan, spun her around in his arms, and said gently, "It's been a while since I last saw you. Yan Yan has gained a lot of weight and grown a lot taller."

Dugu Yan pouted and responded with some dissatisfaction.

"Grandpa is talking nonsense. I'm not fat at all. It's just weight gain from growing taller. It's not fat at all."

Dugu Bo laughed and said, "That's right, Yan Yan hasn't gained weight. Grandpa misspoke. Grandpa apologizes to you."

Dugu Yan chuckled and rubbed against Dugu Bo's neck.

"Then I'll forgive Grandpa, and I also want to tell you something..."

Before Dugu Yan could finish speaking, Dugu Bo interrupted her with a puzzled look.

"Huh? Where's Xiao Jiang? Why isn't he out?"

"I brought back some good news this time, and I'm just waiting to tell him."

Dugu Yan frowned slightly, reached out and turned Dugu Bo's head to look at her.

"Grandpa, I'm talking to you now, I also have some good news to share..."

"I'm here." A voice rang out as Jiang Xia rode his sword from the mountaintop, interrupting Dugu Yan once again.

Dugu Bo quickly put down Dugu Yan, whom he was holding, and waved to Jiang Xia.

"Come on, come on, I've really made a lot of money this time."

Jiang Xia nodded and followed Dugu Bo on his sword.

The sound of their cheerful conversation drifted on the wind, while Dugu Yan stood there, sighing silently.

"Sigh, I really am a burden."

Two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath Dugu Yan's feet, slowly and lonely, circling around her.

She never shared the good news with anyone until the very end.

Inside the room, the two sat facing each other, and Dugu Bo couldn't wait to take out an old book from his storage soul tool.

"Here, take a look at this."

Jiang Xia took the book, and the cover prominently displayed the five characters "Record of Rare Flowers and Herbs".

After casually flipping through a few pages, Jiang Xia spotted a familiar drawing.

It was a huge chrysanthemum, with fluffy petals displaying a magnificent purple color, making it look exceptionally lovely. The central stamen rose more than half a foot above the petals, its tip shimmering with a faint golden light, adding a touch of nobility.

Below is a more detailed description of chrysanthemums.

Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum is a warm and virtuous herb. Consuming it can invigorate the limbs, unblock the eight meridians, and help one develop an indestructible body.

Jiang Xia looked at the painting thoughtfully, comparing it with the strange flowers and plants in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

The target was quickly identified.

Nodding, Jiang Xia flipped through a few more pages and saw the familiar pictures again.

It was a white, crystalline plant with emerald green leaves and white roots, looking as pure as a lotus root.

Narcissus Jade Skin and Bones is a neutral, divine herb that nourishes tendons and bones, replenishes vital energy, and can refine the body into a form of crystal-clear jade.

Then Jiangxia saw the Acacia Heartbreak Red, a medicine that can bring the dead back to life and heal flesh and bones; it is the king of immortal medicines.

A fragrant and exquisite celestial product, warding off all poisons and remaining spotless.

The Qiluo Tulip, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and gathering the brilliance of the sun and moon, is a perfect match for gemstone-type martial souls.

The eight-petaled fairy orchid strengthens the foundation and nourishes the vital energy, cleanses the marrow and improves cultivation aptitude.

Besides these, the catalog also includes Earthworm Golden Melon, Nine-Leaf Dragon Fungus, Black Jade Divine Bamboo, and more...

Jiang Xia frowned slightly.

None of these rare herbs appeared in the original story, but he saw them in the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.

What does this tell us?

This suggests that in the original story, Tang San either destroyed them all during his retaliatory excavation or used them as materials for crafting hidden weapons.

A summons from the King of Hell? He instantly killed a Soul Saint.

The Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Deadly Dart? It left Chrysanthemum Douluo looking disheveled.

What other achievements were made?

This is a complete waste of medicinal herbs.

Fortunately, none of this has happened.

Jiang Xia closed the book and took a deep breath: "Not bad, the book is fine."

"Give me some time to prepare, and I'm 99% confident I can solve your son's problem."

Dugu Bo's expression brightened, and he laughed heartily, "I knew it! I knew you had a way, Xiao Jiang!"

"To be honest, I've searched my whole life and it's not as helpful as your single piece of advice."

"When I saw this catalog in the Broken Clan, I realized what kind of opportunity I had encountered."

"Entering a mountain of treasure without realizing it, holding a golden rice bowl while begging for food—that's probably a perfect description of me."

"If we had obtained this catalog ten years ago, Yan Yan's mother wouldn't be in this situation..."

After a pause, Dugu Bo shook his head with a wry smile; clearly, he was thinking about the past again.

"Sigh, never mind, let's not talk about this anymore."

"I traveled through half of the Star Luo Empire to find the secluded place of the Broken Clan. In exchange for this map, I have agreed to provide them with shelter."

"Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Po clan, has made preparations for the relocation of the entire clan. Xiao Jiang, give me some advice on how to settle these people."

Jiang Xia waved the catalog in his hand, got up and walked towards the door.

"You can handle this small matter yourself. I still need to prepare medicine and refine pills, so I won't chat with you any longer."

"Hey, Xiao Jiang, don't go! Give me some advice. I'm an old man who's used to being carefree and undisciplined, and I really can't handle this kind of thing."