Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Thunder Dragon, A Century of Glory

Chapter 52 Snow Lotus, the reason why Zhu Qingbingchan is here

It wasn't that Yun Yibai had strong perception, but rather that he had sharp eyes.

While everyone else was focused on the four Crimson Ice Toads, only he noticed their shadows on the ice beneath them.

The ice-blue hues complemented each other, making it difficult for the average person to see clearly. However, Yun Yibai's eyes had absorbed the "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew," which could be used to cultivate "Fiery Eyes of Truth," allowing him to see through all strange and wondrous things.

Following Yun Yibai's gaze, Yang Wudi and the others indeed found an ice lotus atop the ice cave, which was neither too big nor too small.

The ice lotus floated silently above the dome of the ice cave, emanating a faint chill. Its heart-shaped leaves were crystal clear, as if sculpted from ice and snow, emitting a soft fluorescent glow. It seemed to blend into the surrounding ice, yet it stood out remarkably. Its petals were translucent, each one appearing as if carved from the purest ice and snow, exuding an indescribable coolness and nobility.

At the very center of the ice lotus, four lotus leaves have turned deep blue, one is blue with white, and the rest of the lotus leaves are still white.

"Huh? It's actually a top-grade medicinal herb, Snow Lotus!"

"Tsk tsk, it's unbelievable that this Snow Lotus is almost five thousand years old."

"What's wrong with me lately? All sorts of top-grade herbs and rare medicinal products that I used to be unable to obtain or find have suddenly appeared in my sight," Yang Wudi said with a sigh.

"Although this Snow Heart Lotus is not quite on par with the uniquely blessed immortal herbs from Your Majesty's Land of Ice and Fire, it is still a very rare and top-grade medicinal herb."

The value of a five-thousand-year-old Snow Lotus is lower than that of a nine-grade purple ganoderma or a ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king, but it is not bad either. It can not only help soul masters improve their cultivation, but more importantly, it is a priceless treasure for ice attribute soul masters, which can greatly enhance their martial soul power.

"No wonder the Zhu Qing Ice Toad, which usually lives in the outskirts of the far north where it interacts with humans, is here. It turns out it's because of the Snow Heart Lotus."

"The Crimson Ice Toads, possessing the bloodline of the divine beast Three-Legged Golden Toad, are born with the talent to find treasures. They can sense the aura of spiritual objects in the world and track them down. These four Crimson Ice Toads must have already sensed the existence of the Snow Heart Lotus and have been waiting for it to grow to the age of five thousand years."

Dugu Yan: "I guess this is an unexpected bonus!"

Dugu Bo only glanced at the Snow Lotus at the top of the ice cave, but he was more concerned about the age of the four Crimson Ice Toads.

"You two know more about this kind of spirit beast, the Crimson Ice Toad."

How old are these four red-crowned toads?

Dugu Bo's sharp gaze swept over the four Zhu Qing Ice Toads. They stared unguardedly at the Snow Heart Lotus above them, their mouths bulging as they absorbed the power overflowing from the top-grade herb, the Snow Heart Lotus. Their icy blue skin shimmered with an eerie light under the cold light of the ice cave.

Yes, completely unprepared!

They had long ago released the deadly poison of the Ice Toad, produced by the interaction of their own cold and heat, around the ice cave. Their poison had always been effective, and any soul beast that dared to approach them became their food.

The only possible countermeasures to this poison are extreme fire and extreme ice, which is one of the reasons why they do not choose to stay in the core area of ​​the far north. Another reason is that their natural enemy, the Ice Jade Scorpion, resides deep within the far north.

"Yes, if I'm not mistaken," Yang Wudi said slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority, "the age of these four Crimson Ice Toads should be three thousand years, six thousand years, and two... ten thousand years respectively."

"Ten thousand years~" Dugu Bo murmured.

Three thousand years, six thousand years, two ten-thousand-year-olds—they look like a whole family. But this doesn't include the Zhu Qing Ice Toad, which is over seven thousand years old and suitable for Dugu Yan's fourth soul ring.

Yes, Dugu Bo believed that Dugu Yan, who had consumed top-tier rare and precious herbs, could absorb soul rings beyond her level, just like Yun Yibai.

Who doesn't dream of their granddaughter becoming a great success? Besides, the foundation for that is already laid.

Dugu Bo was filled with mixed feelings and deep turmoil.

He was in a good mood because he was able to encounter a soul beast that both Yun Yibai and Yang Wudi praised. Moreover, the Zhu Qing Ice Toad he encountered was ten thousand years old, which fulfilled his initial expectations.

If Dugu Yan absorbs a soul ring from such a soul beast that is ten thousand years old, that would be extremely beneficial.

However, Dugu Bo is not entirely certain that Dugu Yan has the ability to absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring. In other words, he is not sure if that immortal-grade Acacia Heartbreak Red really has the effect of increasing a soul master's soul power by ten levels.

Although he was also a beneficiary of the rare and precious materials, the idea of ​​him leveling up ten times at once seemed somewhat exaggerated.

After all, the Zhu Qing Ice Toad is already hard to come by, let alone one that is ten thousand years old.

It's possible to absorb a fourth spirit ring, but its age is too low, and its effect is definitely not as good as a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.

Now Dugu Bo needs to make a choice: whether to choose the younger Zhu Qingbingchan as Dugu Yan's fourth soul ring.

Of course, it is also possible to select continuously.

"Your Majesty, you don't need to be so conflicted!" Yang Wudi saw through Dugu Bo's dilemma.

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"Since the Snow Lotus has not yet been swallowed by Zhu Qingbing Toad, it proves that these beasts are quite intelligent and want to wait for the Snow Lotus to grow for a while longer."

"This kind of spiritual object changes every thousand years. Look, the four leaves in the middle of the Snow Heart Lotus on the top of the ice cave are deep blue, and the other leaf is about to turn completely deep blue. This Snow Heart Lotus is not far from five thousand years old."

"If it were a typical soul beast with little intelligence, it would have swallowed it the moment it was discovered."

How should I put it! The bloodline of a divine beast is terrifying! Not only is it powerful, but it can also awaken intelligence.

"Your Majesty can continue to watch over them here, while I take the two of them to continue searching for suitable soul beasts. This won't take much time," Yang Wudi continued.

"Yan Yan, what do you think?" In the end, Dugu Bo gave the choice to Dugu Yan.

"Grandpa, since you all describe this Crimson Ice Toad Soul Beast as so miraculous, why are you limited to only obtaining one Crimson Ice Toad Soul Ring?" Dugu Yan said with a smile. Dugu Yan's idea was not unfounded. Since this Soul Beast was so terrifying, if the Soul Skill it brought was effective, he could completely absorb another ten-thousand-year-old Crimson Ice Toad Soul Ring.

Dugu Yan's words immediately broke the deadlock.

Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo instantly regained their composure. It's true what they say: those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. Who says that a soul beast like the Zhu Qing Ice Toad can only grant a soul master one soul skill?

Overall, six thousand years isn't bad, it's just that Dugu Bo set his ambitions too high.

(End of this chapter)