Douluo's Spirit Pearl Divine Sword

This is because the two plants counteract each other, and this is the only opportunity to take them. Without hesitation, Tianlin picked up the two herbs and put them into his mouth at the same time.

These two exquisite herbs melt in your mouth, with a very sweet taste and a refreshing fragrance.

Then, two beams of light, one red and one blue, flashed on Tianlin's body at the same time. Tianlin immediately tore off his clothes, sat cross-legged in the center of the Ice and Fire Spring, and began to absorb the medicinal power by fully activating the meditation technique.

These two immortal herbs have a much greater effect on Tianlin than on Tang San, because their attributes are compatible. Tianlin's current demonic sword has the attributes of water and fire.

The medicinal power of the immortal herb was not only absorbed by Tianlin's body, but also continuously absorbed by the demonic sword. Tianlin's body was not as affected as Tang San's, and he not only did not feel uncomfortable, but was actually unusually comfortable.

At the last moment, Tianlin leaped into the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, using the spring water to refine the last bit of medicinal power.

Not long after, Dugu Bo returned, carrying with him a Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch containing all the common medicinal herbs and alchemy furnace that Tianlin needed.

When Dugu Bo returned, he couldn't find Tianlin anywhere and immediately became anxious, "Little monster, little monster, where are you?"

"Damn it, could that little monster have run away? Kids will be kids, they have no sense of propriety. What if something happens to them? No, I have to go find him right away."

Just then, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well suddenly boiled, and a figure shot into the sky from the spring water, shouting, "Old monster, you don't need to look anymore, I'm right here!"

"You, how did you end up in the spring? And alive and well? You should know that even I wouldn't dare touch this spring lightly," Dugu Bo exclaimed in surprise.

"It's nothing. I just ate two of your herbs and developed an invulnerable golden body. Not only that, but my sword also seems to have grown considerably." Tianlin said with satisfaction.

"Calling you a little monster is no exaggeration. I told you before I left that you shouldn't take the herbs here casually, and you still ate two at once. Luckily, nothing happened." Dugu Bo was really frightened by him this time, and spoke very sharply.

"Old monster, after seeing my harvest, you'll understand why I ate those two herbs. Come forth, Demon-Suppressing Sword!" Tianlin summoned his martial spirit.

At this moment, the demonic sword had not yet fully recovered from the effects of the medicine, and its blade was still emitting red and blue light. However, the surging soul power emanating from Tianlin greatly surprised Dugu Bo.

"Level 29? How is that possible?"

As mentioned before, Tianlin absorbed these two herbs better than Tang San. Therefore, he not only absorbed the power of water and fire to cultivate his golden body, but also used the residual medicinal power to advance three levels. In the original work, Tang San did not have this kind of upgrade, because for him, the medicinal effects of these two herbs were mainly in body tempering.

Of course, his biggest gains were not these two.

Chapter 48 Ultimate Fire and Ultimate Ice

"Old monster, next, I'm going to show you my greatest achievement. Take a look." With that, Tianlin's second soul ring shone brightly, "Second Soul Skill, Ice and Fire God Sealing!"

"Oh, so your second spirit ring is a thousand years? You little monster, you really live up to your name!" Dugu Bo was somewhat surprised, but he remained unmoved. After all, what could the attack of a mere Great Spirit Master do to him?

But the next moment, as the Tianlin sword slashed out, he felt a strong threat from the sword energy.

Instinct compelled him to immediately assume a defensive stance, unleashing his Fifth Soul Skill, Serpent Heavenly Shield!

The Azure Serpent King curled up into a ball, transforming into a shield. This was Dugu Bo's only defensive soul skill. The fact that he used this move against Tian Lin's attack showed how much Dugu Bo valued it.

Two sword energies, one extremely cold and one extremely hot, struck the shield. With Tian Lin's current strength at the second ring, he certainly couldn't break through Dugu Bo's fifth soul skill. However, Dugu Bo discovered that the corrosive power of the ice and fire attributes on his shield did not end with the dissipation of the sword energies. If he withdrew the Heavenly Gang Shield at this moment, he would probably still be injured by the ice and fire power.

"This attack power was comparable to a Soul Master just now, but that's not the most important thing. What is this attribute power? It actually made me, a Title Douluo, feel threatened and forced me to use my Soul Skill to defend." Dugu Bo thought of a possibility and then asked in shock, "Little monster, has your ice and fire power evolved into ultimate ice and ultimate fire?"

Only the ultimate attributes can unleash such powerful force.

Tianlin readily admitted, "That's right. From now on, no fire or ice attribute soul master can be my enemy."

"This little monster is truly terrifying. A Soul Master with an ultimate attribute is far more powerful than other Soul Masters of the same level. It's already incredibly difficult for an ordinary person to possess even one ultimate attribute, yet he can wield the two completely opposite and even contradictory attributes of ultimate fire and ultimate ice with effortless skill. When he is bestowed with a title, he will likely be invincible and might even be able to shatter the continent's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing overall structure, overall situation, and overall dynamics)." Dugu Bo thought to himself.

"Old monster, don't get distracted! My attack isn't over yet! Golden Flame Soul Scorching!" Tianlin unleashed his external soul bone, even upgrading his soul fire attribute to the ultimate fire, completely catching Dugu Bo off guard.

His Serpent Heavenly Shield can only defend against physical attacks, but it is completely ineffective against soul attacks.

"Ugh!" Dugu Bo clutched his head and retreated repeatedly. Just now, his soul felt as if it were engulfed in flames, suffering unbearable torment. Fortunately, he was a Title Douluo, and his soul power was far stronger than Tian Lin's, so he only felt pain for a moment and quickly recovered.

"Little monster, you... could your eyes be... external soul bones?"

"Yes, old monster, thanks to those two immortal herbs that strengthened my body, I have finally fully fused with this external soul bone. Moreover, the soul fire in my external soul bone is also of the ultimate attribute. How was it? The soul attack just now was pretty good, wasn't it?" Tianlin laughed.

Dugu Bo didn't want to say anything more. Tianlin had given him too many surprises. Twin martial souls, ultimate attributes, and external soul bones were all things that were unattainable on the Soul Master's Dream List, yet they had appeared in the same person. Dugu Bo could only sigh that Tianlin was far too blessed compared to others.

"That's good, but little monster, don't get too cocky. Ultimate attributes are a double-edged sword. Although they are incredibly powerful, they slow down your cultivation speed. Ultimate martial souls have a moderate cultivation speed before level 30, a snail's pace between levels 30 and 70, and only reach rapid speeds after level 70. Therefore, your biggest hurdle is level 70. Once you break through that level, becoming a Title Douluo will be as easy as picking something out of a bag for you," Dugu Bo reminded him.

Tianlin is about to reach level 30, which means he is about to enter a period of slower cultivation, and this period will be the biggest test for him.

“Old monster, you don’t need to worry about that. Although I will lose my extraordinary cultivation speed because of this extreme attribute, I will at least not be slower than others, because I have this: the Holy Spirit Pearl, Holy Breath Barrier activated.” Tianlin activated his Holy Breath Barrier again and said, “Old monster, try meditating under my barrier.”

"This is all very mysterious." Although Dugu Bo didn't understand what it meant, he still sat down as instructed. What he did during his meditation startled him. His meditation speed was actually much faster than before. "Little monster, the innate barrier of your second martial soul actually has the ability to amplify cultivation speed!"

“That’s right. With this, I can completely make up for the shortcomings of the ultimate martial soul. Even if it’s not as terrible as before, my cultivation speed after level 30 should not be inferior to that of an ordinary innate full soul power soul master!” Tian Lin walked up to Dugu Bo. “How about it, old monster? My ability is pretty good, right? Do you want to join my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? With my help, I can at least guarantee that you can become a super Douluo above level 95.”

Tianlin revealed so many secrets to Dugu Bo not only because of the original story, which showed that he could completely trust him once he gained Dugu Bo's approval, but also because he wanted to recruit him.

Dugu Bo may not be strong in one-on-one combat, but in group battles, his abilities are a nightmare for low-level Soul Masters. With him around, any swarm tactics will no longer be effective against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

To be honest, Dugu Bo was tempted. Firstly, because of Tianlin's sincerity and trust in him, who told him the secrets of the Twin Martial Souls without reservation. Secondly, there was the allure of reaching level 95 or higher. He knew he was getting old and his potential had basically reached its limit. In fact, if he didn't get the antidote, he wouldn't have many years left to live. But now that there was hope of reaching an even higher level, how could he remain unmoved?

Moreover, if Tianlin were to cure him of the deadly poison, it would be a life-saving grace for him. Although Dugu Bo is one who always seeks revenge, he is equally one who repays kindness.

"Little monster, let me think about it," Dugu Bo said after a moment of silence.

Although he yearned for greater strength, he also longed for freedom and did not want to be burdened by the sect.

Tianlin knew that his heart had already softened, and it was not good to push him too hard at this moment, so he immediately nodded and said, "Alright, old monster, I'm going to stay here for half a year anyway, so you have plenty of time to think it over. But please remember, the gates of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will always be open for you. This is a guarantee from me, the future guardian Douluo of the sect."

"Thank you!" Dugu Bo smiled. He had only said these two words a handful of times in his life, but today, he sincerely expressed his gratitude to Tianlin.

Chapter 49 Refining the Ninth-Grade Purple Gold Pill

About a month has passed since Tianlin arrived at the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. During this time, he has made all the necessary preparations for detoxification and has begun to prepare medicines to suppress the deadly poison. The key ingredient for these medicines is the blood of the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass and the Blazing Apricot.

Since consuming these two immortal herbs, his golden body has become impervious to water and fire, and immune to all poisons. His blood has also become extremely beneficial for detoxification.

Tianlin's method of detoxifying Dugu Bo was the same as Tang San's in the original novel: to find a carrier for the deadly poison in Dugu Bo's body. Dugu Bo happened to have a piece of Medusa's skull with poisonous properties, which was the perfect place to store the poison.

Every day, Tianlin used the Holy Breath Barrier, the detoxifying medicine he had refined, and the method of guiding toxins created by Caogu to help Dugu Bo detoxify. In just one month, the results were extremely obvious. Dugu Bo's originally emerald green hair and beard were turning into gray hair.

This was a sign that the poison was gradually fading away, and Dugu Bo's soul power had inexplicably risen to level 92, something that Tang San had only managed to achieve after completely detoxifying him in the original story.

The original estimate of six months was Tianlin's conservative estimate, but now it seems that three or four months will be enough.

Beside the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, an old man and a young boy awoke from their meditation. Dugu Bo took a deep breath, feeling the increasingly surging soul power within his body, and exclaimed, "Little monster, where did you get this meditation technique? It's far too advanced! Don't tell me you created it yourself. I don't believe it. Even a Title Douluo might not be able to create such a powerful technique."

"It's a secret, I can't tell you!" Tianlin smiled. He had told everything he could, but there were some things he decided to keep to himself.

"Fine, don't tell me then, I don't care." Dugu Bo arrogantly turned his head away. He didn't actually mind. Everyone has their own secrets. Tianlin had told him about twin martial souls, ultimate attributes, and external soul bones, but deliberately kept this matter a secret.

That only means that this matter is far more important to Tianlin than the previous three. If he continues to pry, then he would be being tactless.

In fact, the meditation method that Dugu Bo is currently learning is a small part of the Nuwa Meditation Method. It was adapted by Tianlin after being combined with the Caogu technique. It wouldn't be entirely wrong to say that Tianlin created it himself. This technique is very suitable for Dugu Bo to cultivate.

Firstly, it would allow him to better control the poison in his body. Secondly, since Nuwa, the goddess in the Legend of Sword and Fairy, is a deity with a human head and a snake body, her cultivation method is highly compatible with Dugu Bo, who possesses a snake-type martial soul. With the help of this cultivation method, Dugu Bo is completely confident that Tianlin's promise to help him break through to level 95 or above can definitely be fulfilled.

The fact that he broke through to level 92 in just one month is the best evidence of this.

"Alright, old monster, I'm going to continue refining medicine. Do as you please. Today's treatment is over." Tianlin stood up and walked to the vicinity of the fire spring in the Yin-Yang Well.

There, a pill-refining furnace was hanging, and Tianlin was refining pills using the extreme heat of the fire spring.

Since it was his first time refining pills, Tianlin didn't dare to use celestial herbs directly. Instead, he chose two ninth-grade purple fungus. These high-quality herbs, which are quite valuable outside, are only considered ordinary in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Unlike those celestial herbs, which only have one piece, they are perfect for testing.

"Little monster, what kind of pill are you refining? It's been almost a month, and it's still not ready?" Dugu Bo asked, sitting down next to Tianlin out of boredom.

"The Ninth-Grade Purple Gold Pill is an elixir made from Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma lucidum as its base, supplemented with other medicinal ingredients. It not only inherits the Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma's effects of strengthening the foundation, nourishing vital energy, and increasing skill, but also prolongs life, cleanses the soul power within the body, making it easier to break through bottlenecks later," Tianlin explained. "This pill takes about a month to refine, and I think it should be ready in the next few days. I just don't know how many there will be. According to my book, two Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma lucidum can yield a maximum of six pills."

Dugu Bo was stunned after hearing this. What kind of divine medicine was this? It could not only increase one's power, but also prolong life, cleanse one's soul power, and help one break through bottlenecks in the future. The name "immortal pill" was truly well-deserved.

"Little monster, no way, you have to give me one of these treasures once you've finished refining them," Dugu Bo shamelessly pleaded.

"Old monster, what do you need this for? I've prepared something even better for you. Look over there." Tianlin pointed to the center of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where he had placed a fruit.

"This is a snake scale fruit. Although it's not a celestial grade, it's still more effective than a ninth-grade purple ganoderma. It's especially suitable for someone like you who possesses a snake-type martial soul. I'm currently nurturing it in the center of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. In six months, it will evolve into an Ice and Fire Snake Scale Fruit, with effects that are in no way inferior to any celestial grade herb. When you consume it, your martial soul might even evolve as a result!"

"Martial Soul Evolution!" Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo immediately became excited. If it were true, it would be far more precious than the Ninth-Grade Purple Gold Pill, because the Purple Gold Pill only enhanced the quantity, while the Ice-Fire Serpent Scale Fruit represented a qualitative leap.

But soon, he thought of something else, "Little monster, it seems you only have one Ice-Fire Serpent Scale Fruit."

Tianlin nodded. "Yes, there is only one. The snake scale fruit grows on the snake-shaped tree. If it weren't for this Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, it would probably take hundreds of years to produce one. I've picked it now, and even with the acceleration from this treasure land, the next one will take at least several decades to mature."

"In that case, I won't take it. Let's leave this fruit for Yan Yan; she needs it more." Dugu Bo ultimately chose to part with it, even though it was painful. He loved his granddaughter more than the elixir.

Tianlin originally wanted to say that he had prepared an even stronger one for Dugu Yan, namely the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red, since Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng were currently the only couple among them. However, upon further reflection, he realized that the requirements for taking the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red were far too high.

Although Dugu Yan loves Yu Tianheng very much, it probably doesn't reach the level of Xiao Wu's devotion to Tang San in the original story, and she might not be able to move this flower.

Tianlin thought for a moment and said, "In that case, old monster, you can take one of my Purple Gold Pills. Besides that, I will find another gift for you."

"No need, little monster. You've already done me a great favor by curing the poison. I won't be greedy for so much," Dugu Bo said with a smile.

Tianlin retorted, "No, old monster, perhaps you don't understand, but many of the herbs in your Yin-Yang Well are far more precious than life itself. Since you allow me to take whatever I want here, then of course I should give you, as the host, a gift in return. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School never fails to repay kindness."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo suddenly had a realization. "Integrity, indeed, is the foundation of a power's development. Little monster, under your leadership, your sect will surely reach an unprecedented peak."

"Sigh, thinking about it, Yan Yan will eventually marry into the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. It's time for this old body of mine to find a place to live a peaceful life. Little monster, if I go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, will you take care of me in my old age?"

Dugu Bo was truly serious this time, and Tianlin immediately said, "Of course, if you're willing to come here, I'll take care of you for the rest of your life."

"Very good, hahahaha..." Dugu Bo's uncontrollable laughter echoed in the night sky.

Chapter 50 The Purple-Gold Pill is Forged, Tianlin Breaks Through to Level 30

After chatting with Dugu Bo for half the night, Tianlin woke up the next morning with Dugu Bo pushing him.

"Hey, little monster, look at that alchemy furnace."

Upon hearing the alchemy furnace suddenly awaken, Tianlin immediately sat up. He saw that the outer surface of the alchemy furnace was flashing with purple light.

"This is the sign that the Purple Gold Pill is complete! Old monster, bring me the alchemy furnace!" Tianlin said excitedly.

Dugu Bo summoned his martial spirit, the Azure Scale Serpent King, and used its tail to guide the alchemy furnace to Tianlin's front. Tianlin stepped forward and lifted the lid, and immediately, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out.

"The aroma of this medicine alone has made my soul power gather. Without a doubt, little monster, you have succeeded," Dugu Bo exclaimed.

Tianlin retrieved the pills from the alchemy furnace and counted them. There were six golden pills in total, five of which shimmered with a purple-gold light, their radiance flowing and mysterious.

"Sigh!" Tianlin sighed. "Only five were successful. The last one was a failure. Too much of the medicinal power was lost, and the effect is probably far inferior to the original Grade 9 Purple Ganoderma."

"You little monster, you're too greedy. As the saying goes, the sun waxes and wanes, the moon is full and then wanes, and even the universe is not perfect. Don't chase after perfection too much, or it will affect your state of mind," Dugu Bo advised. Sometimes, knowing when to stop is not a bad thing. Although it may seem like you have no ambition and are easily satisfied, perhaps that is the limit you can reach.

If we insist on continuing, the final result might be more losses than gains.

Tianlin smiled with relief, "Old monster, you're right. I was greedy. Actually, this alchemy was already a success. Five Grade 9 Purple Gold Pills are enough for me to share with many people."

"Old monster, here's one for you. You can also keep this failed one. Although it has lost its various additional uses, it still contains a lot of medicinal power. If you take it next time you encounter insufficient soul power, it can restore at least three or four layers of your soul power. It's a life-saving elixir."

"Thanks." Dugu Bo accepted the elixir without any hesitation. Since he planned to follow Tianlin from now on, he felt no guilt about taking the medicine.

However, he didn't plan to take it immediately. He was still taking Tianlin's detoxification pills recently, and he was afraid that taking them together might cause a conflict between the effects of the medicine. He would wait until he was completely detoxified before taking them.

Having finished refining the Purple Gold Pill, Tianlin had no intention of stopping. He was only now beginning to refine the pill he truly wanted to refine: the Heaven-Mending Pill.