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

Since the day Dugu Bo brought back the Immortal Herb Catalogue, Jiang Xia has been in seclusion.

He spent his days either studying the contents of the catalog or going to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to test the medicinal properties of the herbs.

Twenty days passed in the blink of an eye. After careful proportioning by Jiangxia, several complementary elixirs were finally formulated.

All three of them can have an effect on Dugu Xin.

Just then, Dugu Xin's condition became somewhat unstable again, and if it dragged on any longer, they would have to use that Rank 9 Purple Ganoderma, which was at the semi-immortal level.

In order to save that medicinal herb, Jiang Xia had no choice but to leave the pass and find Dugu Bo.

"Old poison master, I've prepared three prescriptions, all of which can solve your son's problem. The choice will naturally lead to different results. Which one do you plan to use?"

Dugu Bo looked at Jiang Xia with surprise: "Oh? There are actually three plans? As expected of you, Xiao Jiang, you can always easily do things that others can't."

Jiang Xia waved his hand: "No need for nice words, you've said enough lately."

"Your son's condition is not good. Let me explain the differences between the three pill formulas to you. You can choose one, and I will go and refine the pill as soon as possible."

Dugu Bo nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, Xiao Jiang, you go ahead."

Jiang Xia took out all three prescriptions and pointed to one of them, saying:

"The first Yi Jing Marrow Cleansing Pill is made with eight-petaled fairy orchid as the main ingredient and other herbs that strengthen the body's foundation, nourish the vital energy, and replenish qi and essence as auxiliary ingredients."

"This pill has the effects of strengthening the foundation and nourishing the essence, cleansing the meridians and marrow, and greatly improving cultivation aptitude. It is also the mildest and most easily absorbed of the three pill formulas."

"Successfully refining it will not only restore your son to his original state, but it will also further improve his cultivation aptitude. It's not impossible for him to succeed you as a Title Douluo in the future."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's breathing became heavy, his eyes filled with surprise, and he exclaimed repeatedly.

"Okay, okay, this is good, let's use this one, let's use this one."

"I'll leave the alchemy to you, Xiao Jiang. I look forward to hearing good news from you."

"Hahaha, I haven't been as happy as I am today in so many years."

"No, I have to tell Yanyan this good news so she can be happy too..."

Before he finished speaking, Dugu Bo got up and walked outside.

Jiang Xia was taken aback for a moment, then reached out urgently, "Old Poison Master, there are still two more pills to introduce. Aren't you going to listen before you choose?"

Dugu Bo continued walking, shaking his head and smiling, "No need, the first one is fine, I trust you."

"That must be the best choice after careful consideration; the rest are just substitutes made out of necessity."

Jiang Xia stared blankly at the remaining two pill formulas.

"Does this old poisoner know me that well?"

It must be said that Dugu Bo's guess was correct; of the three prescriptions Jiang Xia prepared, the first one was indeed the most suitable for Dugu Xin.

The second one is called the Glazed Jade Bone Pill, which is made with rare and precious chrysanthemum and narcissus jade bone as the main ingredients, and medicinal materials for strengthening the body and bones as auxiliary ingredients.

Consuming it can forge an indestructible body and create imperishable jade bones.

Similarly, this pill is also the one with the most explosive medicinal properties among the three pills.

Compared to the first one, this one is really not suitable for someone like Dugu Xin, whose life is hanging by a thread.

The third one is called Nine Transformations Dragon Elixir, which is made with earthworm golden melon as the main ingredient and supplemented with medicinal materials containing the essence of dragon blood, such as dragon scale flower, dragon blood vine, and dragon saliva fruit.

The main function of this pill is to temper the bloodline of dragon-type martial soul masters, enabling the sub-dragon martial soul to evolve.

The downside is that evolution isn't 100% guaranteed; the better the aptitude, the better the effect.

Dugu Xin's aptitude is not very good. His innate soul power is only level five, and he is already thirty-six years old this year, but his soul power cultivation is only level forty-seven.

With this kind of aptitude, taking the Nine Transformation Dragon Pill would be a waste.

In Jiang Xia's plan, the most suitable person to take this pill is Dugu Yan.

With a soul power level of seven, neither strong nor weak, they can barely be considered part of the first tier.

After taking the pill, his martial soul will evolve and his aptitude will improve, making him absolutely capable of reaching the T0 level and surpassing the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation without any problem.

A week later, a rich fragrance of cinnabar permeated the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.

Under the expectant gazes of Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, Jiang Xia pushed open the door, holding a tray with a pill the size of a longan in the center.

The elixir was pure white, with a hazy sheen on its surface, and a rich fragrance wafted from it.

"I have successfully completed the task and refined the Yi Jing Marrow Cleansing Pill."

"Jiang Xia is awesome! Jiangxia is the best!"

Dugu Yan cheered and pounced on him with open arms.

Jiang Xia leaped up to dodge her pounce, a flash of purple light appeared, and Zi Dian flew out from under his feet.

"Yanzi, be careful! If you spill the pill and ruin its effects, your grandpa will skin you alive."

Dugu Yan stuck out her tongue: "Grandpa wouldn't do that."

Jiang Xia shook his head helplessly, not arguing with her. He flew on his sword to Dugu Bo and handed him the tray.

"Old poisoner, I have done my duty."

Looking at the pills on the tray, Dugu Bo felt a lump in his throat, and nodded through his teary eyes, "Okay!"

The single word "good" encapsulates the vicissitudes and hardships of his life.

Today is the day when his hardships finally paid off.

Jiang Xia reached out and patted him on the shoulder: "Alright, you old poisoner, don't let Yanzi laugh at you."

"Today is a good day; it's time to wake your son."

Dugu Bo took a deep breath and took the tray from Jiang Xia.

"Yes, today is a good day. I shouldn't cry; I should be laughing."

"Xiao Jiang, I can't thank you enough. Once I wake Xin'er up, my life is yours!"

"From now on, whatever you say goes. Whoever you say you'll kill, I'll kill without hesitation. If I break this oath, may I, Dugu Bo, die a heart-wrenching death from countless poisons!!"

Jiang Xia paused for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile, saying, "Old poisoner, why should we make such a poisonous oath?"

"I'll pretend I never heard that oath. You'd better hurry up and save your son."

Dugu Bo's expression remained unchanged, and his tone was firm: "Throughout my life, I, Dugu Bo, have always valued my promises. My word is as good as a nail. You may not need it, but I cannot go back on my word."

"It's settled then. Once I wake Xin'er up, I'll stay by your side for the rest of my life and serve you."

After saying that, Dugu Bo disappeared in a flash, giving Jiang Xia no chance to refute him.

Dugu Yan walked over blankly, looked up at Jiang Xia floating in mid-air, her face full of confusion.

"Jiang Xia, do you really want my grandfather to be your slave?"

Jiang Xia rolled her eyes at her and said irritably, "Who buys servants or old men? I'd rather have you than him; at least you're pleasing to the eye."

Dugu Yan was stunned for a moment, then her expression turned to wild joy.

"Okay, it's settled then. Once my father recovers, I will fulfill the promise on behalf of my grandfather."

"???" Jiang Xia was full of questions. He turned around and flew back to the room on his purple lightning.

"You're sick, your whole family is sick..."