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

Jiang Xia recalled Yang Wudi from the original novel, who was already over 70 years old when he first appeared, yet his soul power had barely reached level 82.

I never expected him to be level 78 already.

The original text says that he neglected his cultivation because he was focused on alchemy.

It now seems that his foundation was damaged during the battle with the Spirit Hall, which is why he began to focus on alchemy.

Then it took him more than ten years to recover from his injuries, and he finally broke through the level 80 mark.

If he could be cured sooner, he might have a chance to break through to the Title Douluo level.

Moreover, Yang Wudi has the ability to fight beyond his level, and breaking through to the Soul Douluo level as soon as possible would also be a major fighting force for their side.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xia took out another bottle of pills from his storage soul tool.

"Perfect timing, I have some healing pills that I've refined this time."

"This is a Rejuvenation Pill made primarily with Nine-Leaf Dragon Fungus, and its efficacy is dozens of times that of the Rejuvenation Pill."

"It is mainly used to heal injuries and restore soul power, and it also has a certain effect on injuries at the soul level."

"As long as the injury is not a limb amputation, even if the person is only on their last breath, they can be fully recovered after taking the pill."

"There are nine pills in this bottle. I'll take two, give two to Yanzi, and you can keep the rest."

As he spoke, Jiang Xia poured out four pills from the porcelain bottle, and gave the remaining five pills and the bottle to Dugu Bo.

He had four pills in two porcelain bottles, one of which he handed to Dugu Yan.

A look of surprise flashed in Dugu Yan's eyes: "Huh? I have one too?"

Jiang Xia smiled gently, "Of course! You've let me live off you, how could I possibly forget you when there are benefits to it?"

"Here, take this. It's a life-saving medicine in a crisis."

Dugu Yan took the pill, opened her arms and embraced Jiang Xia, rubbing her face against his.

"Mmm, Jiangxia is so wonderful, the best place in the world..."

Jiang Xia patted her back helplessly: "Alright, alright, stop fooling around. I still have some things to talk to your grandfather about."

Dugu Yan pouted and reluctantly let go of his hands. Jiang Xia shook his head with a wry smile. This girl seemed to be getting more and more attached to him.

Jiang Xia took out two more bottles of pills from his storage soul tool and faced Dugu Bo, saying:

"I refined seven batches of pills this time, and these are the last two."

"This is the Phoenix Blazing Fire Pill, made with Phoenix Cockscomb Sunflower as the main ingredient and fire-attribute medicinal herbs as auxiliary ingredients. It is most suitable for fire-attribute soul masters."

"If used properly, it could cultivate a fire-attribute titled Douluo for our sect."

"You can keep it as a foundation for your sect. Whether you use it to recruit geniuses or exchange benefits in the future is up to you."

Dugu Bo nodded and accepted the pill: "Good stuff. Our Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is still in its early stages, so we do need some trump cards to build up our foundation."

"And what about the other one? It should be a pill that's no less powerful than the Phoenix Blazing Fire Pill."

Jiang Xia nodded, picked up the last bottle of pills, and introduced it: "This last bottle is called the Three Lights Glazed Pill."

"Made with the Qiluo Tulip as the main ingredient, combined with other medicinal herbs that strengthen the body's foundation, nourish vital energy, and enhance abilities, it is most suitable for gem-type Soul Masters."

"Taking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the inherited martial soul of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as an example, this pill can completely evolve their martial soul, allowing them to break through the shackles of level 79."

"I've considered using it to make deals with them if necessary in the future."

"As long as Ning Fengzhi still has the ambition to take the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to the next level, he will agree to whatever conditions we offer."

Dugu Bo said thoughtfully, "You mean you want to win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to support us?"

Jiang Xia glanced at Dugu Bo in surprise.

"Old poisoner, you seem to have finally seen the light."

"Indeed, the mainland may appear calm on the surface, but undercurrents are already surging beneath."

"The Spirit Hall is all-powerful, the seven major sects are in disarray, the attitude of the lower four sects is unclear, and they are showing signs of leaning towards the Spirit Hall. The upper three sects are struggling to protect themselves. The Clear Sky Sect is in seclusion, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect is facing a generational gap, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is struggling to survive on its own."

"At this time, if our Ten Thousand Poisons Sect tries to break through and emerge into the world, it will inevitably become a thorn in the side of the Spirit Hall."

"At that time, we can use this Three Lights Glazed Pill as a catalyst to get the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to publicly support us."

"Furthermore, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has close ties with the Heaven Dou Empire, which allows them to use the Heaven Dou Empire's banner to put pressure on the Spirit Hall."

"With these two obvious targets blocking the way for the Spirit Hall, we can hide behind them and develop in peace."

"If all else fails, I also know the hidden place of the Haotian Sect. We can expose the Haotian Sect to the light of day, turn the whole continent into chaos, and then we can take advantage of the situation to rise up."

Dugu Bo stared at Jiang Xia in disbelief, his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

"So, from the moment you started refining pills, you had all of this planned out?"

Jiang Xia smiled slightly and said, "He who does not plan for the long term is not fit to plan for the short term; he who does not plan for the whole is not fit to plan for a part."

"I, Jiangxia, have always been cautious and never fight a battle I am not confident of winning."

Jiang Xia had already planned everything when he was refining the elixir.

To build power, form alliances, use one enemy to devour another, disrupt the situation, and profit from danger.

For his own safety and to be able to eat at the table in the future, Jiang Xia went to great lengths.

No one, no matter who, can stop him from moving forward in this lifetime.

Having lived through three lifetimes, Heaven has given him so many opportunities. In this life, he is determined to reach the pinnacle and become a force to be reckoned with.

Dugu Bo looked intently at Jiang Xia.

Those dark eyes shone with a light, full of confidence and determination, carrying an unstoppable sharpness, determined to sweep everything aside with overwhelming force.

Infected by this indescribable radiance, Dugu Bo's gaze hardened, and he suddenly burst into hearty laughter.

"Very well, I've lived for sixty-four years, and for half of that I've been hesitant and fearful, never accomplishing anything worthwhile."

"This time, I'll go crazy with you, even if it means dying."

Jiang Xia smiled; he knew that Dugu Bo's inner conflict had been resolved.

As he himself said, he hesitated and feared his whole life.

Having obtained this treasure trove of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, they dared not make it public, cautiously fearing that others would discover it.

The whole family was poisoned and dared not take any risks. They watched helplessly as the wife and daughter-in-law died, the son's life hung by a thread, and the granddaughter's life was in imminent danger.

To be honest, Dugu Bo is a kind and righteous person, but he is also genuinely soft-hearted.

One could even say he was somewhat sentimental.

If Jiangxia's family members were on the verge of death, he would happen to possess the precious land of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.

He wouldn't care about all that nonsense, what the hell does it matter if it's a divine product or not, what the hell does it matter if it's poisonous or not, he'll just eat it.

Since it won't make things worse, what's there to worry about?

Unlike Dugu Bo, who entered a treasure mountain but returned empty-handed, now begging for food while holding a golden rice bowl.

To be honest, I feel really humiliated.

But now things are different; Dugu Bo has the courage to go all in.

As long as he holds onto that spirit, his path forward will not be interrupted.

A strong person must never lose the courage to go all in and the determination to overcome all difficulties.