Chapter 66: Medicine Has Spirit, People Have Heart. Heaven and Earth Nurture Treasures, but One Must Not Be Greedy!
"I never thought Yan Zi's Spirit... would actually transform into the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor?!" Dugu Bo almost gritted his teeth as he whispered, his voice filled with shock.
His gaze was fixed on the serpentine phantom before him, his eyes flickering with brilliance, and a tempestuous storm had already risen in his heart.
Jade Phosphor Serpent and Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, on the surface, were only one word apart, but in the world of Spirit Masters, that was a huge leap in bloodline rank.
The Jade Phosphor Serpent, after all, was merely a high-ranking existence among highly venomous Spirit Beasts, known for its poison, with limited intelligence, making it difficult to command other snakes.
However, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor was the monarch among serpentine venomous beasts.
It was born with the imperial prestige to command snakes, not only was its poison more bizarre and overbearing, but even the level of its soul skills would undergo a qualitative change.
Most importantly, its bloodline also gave birth to a dominator-type evolutionary trend, a potential only possessed by Emperor-level Spirit Beasts and truly high-grade bloodlines.
Staring blankly at the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor phantom condensed behind Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo's expression remained unsettled for a long time, and what puzzled him the most was—
Why did the scales of Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor carry a faint golden light?
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, turned to look at Tang Chuan, his eyes filled with deeper doubt, and said:
"That's not right... When my Jade Phosphor Serpent successfully evolved back then, its scales were still emerald green, but why does Yan Zi's Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor have a faint golden light on its body?"
Hearing this, Tang Chuan's lips curved into a faint smile, and he said calmly:
"Senior Dugu, I specially added an Immortal Herb to the medicinal pill I refined for Yan Zi—it's called Chrysanthemum."
"Chrysanthemum?" Dugu Bo was slightly startled. He had obviously heard of this Immortal Herb before; wasn't it the Spirit of his old rival, Yue Douluo?
Tang Chuan nodded and continued to explain:
"Consuming the Chrysanthemum can circulate Qi through the four limbs, clear the eight meridians, temper the skin, flesh, and bones, causing the Spirit Master's physique to transform, and allowing them to achieve an indestructible body."
"I speculate that precisely because Yan Zi consumed this medicinal pill, which contained the medicinal properties of the Chrysanthemum, her Spirit's evolution also came with some indestructible characteristics. That faint golden light is the external manifestation of her reinforced physique."
Dugu Bo was stunned for a long time after hearing this, his eyes flashing intensely.
Indestructible?
This was not a simple increase in defense, but a sublimation of the physique's essence.
If it was truly as Tang Chuan said, then his granddaughter's current Spirit not only had stronger poison and a higher bloodline, but even her physical defense had leaped to a new level!
Poison attack, bloodline, and defense, cultivating all three, already subtly possessed the prototype of a top-tier Spirit!
"Good kid..." Dugu Bo murmured, turning to look at Tang Chuan, his gaze revealing a complex emotion bordering on reverence, then he said excitedly:
"You have brought my granddaughter an immense opportunity."
"Take whatever Immortal Herb you need from here."
"Take as much as you want!"
After speaking, Dugu Bo pulled out a small blue pouch from somewhere and threw it to Tang Chuan. This pouch was only the size of a palm, somewhat similar to a sachet hung on a belt.
"This is?" Tang Chuan took the sachet, slightly startled, his expression a little puzzled.
Dugu Bo reached out and patted Tang Chuan's shoulder, explaining lightly: "This thing is called a Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch, it's a living soul tool. Since you like the Immortal Herbs here so much, you can pick some and plant them inside."
"Yan Zi doesn't like playing with these medicines anyway, giving them to her would be a waste."
Upon hearing this, Tang Chuan's eyes immediately lit up, and his hand holding the blue Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch tightened slightly, a hint of unconcealed joy appearing on his face.
"In that case, won't I be able to refine medicine anytime, anywhere... from now on?"
After speaking, he said no more, immediately squatted down, and began to search carefully around the Yin Yang Ice and Fire Eyes like a true herbalist.
His gaze was like a torch, and every Immortal Herb was carefully identified by Tang Chuan.
Whether the root system was full, whether the medicinal properties were mature, which one was suitable for single refining, which one could be used as an auxiliary guide, even the angle of picking was meticulous.
He did not choose the most valuable Immortal Herbs, but prioritized picking those used for foundation establishment and body refining, enhancing spirit power, and clearing impurities from the body. He also tried to avoid those immature plants, his movements both clean and decisive, without harming the medicinal properties in the slightest.
Dugu Bo stood by, watching Tang Chuan's bent figure picking herbs, his brows couldn't help but furrow slightly.
At first, he thought Tang Chuan would unceremoniously sweep away all the Immortal Herbs in this Yin Yang Ice and Fire Eyes, after all, he had already said, "Take as much as you want."
But to his surprise, Tang Chuan's actions were extremely restrained. Many herbs with decent medicinal properties, though young in age but still of Immortal Herb grade, were bypassed one by one, not even touched.
Even more surprisingly, even for those rare herbs with higher age and abundant medicinal power, Tang Chuan did not pull out the roots entirely.
Instead, he carefully used a specially made small shovel to gently separate the soil around the roots, only taking the branches, leaves, or parts of the fruits.
He deliberately left the complete main root and Qi pulse, preventing them from withering and dying.
Watching this scene unfold before him, Dugu Bo's face showed doubt, and he couldn't help but ask:
"Kid, why don't you take all these smaller Immortal Herbs too? Although their medicinal effect is a bit weaker, they can still be used, right?"
"Don't be polite with me, I already said, take as much as you want."
Hearing this, Tang Chuan stopped his actions, smiled slightly, and looked up at Dugu Bo, his tone carrying a hint of respect and calm: "Senior Dugu, it's not that I'm being polite, but rather, there's an unwritten rule in our medicine refining world."
"Whenever we encounter true Heaven and Earth Treasure, we always leave a line, emphasizing not to sever its root. If we took everything? Wouldn't that cut off the opportunity for future generations? It's better to leave some to nourish."
"This is your medicinal garden cultivated over many years, and even more so, a blessed land in the Spirit Master world. How could I, for my own selfish gain, do something that would needlessly waste Heaven and Earth Treasure?"
Dugu Bo was slightly stunned after hearing this, and a complex expression couldn't help but appear in his eyes.
When he was young, he went around seizing treasures, believing in taking them first and quickly. How could he have cared about any opportunity or Qi pulse? But now, listening to Tang Chuan explain it so eloquently, he couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart.
"Hmph... It seems I judged a gentleman with the heart of a villain."
Although Dugu Bo snorted coldly, his tone had already softened, and a hint of appreciation subtly appeared in his eyes, saying: "No wonder the medicinal pills you refine can have such medicinal effects... even picking herbs carries a certain sentiment, so the things you refine naturally won't be shallow."
Tang Chuan smiled, his expression frank, and said:
"Medicine has spirit, people have heart. Heaven and Earth nurture treasures, but one must not be greedy."
Two days later, the morning light was faint in Heaven Dou City, with light clouds and a gentle breeze.
Tang Chuan and Dugu Yan slowly walked through the side gate of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, passed through the familiar tree-lined path, and finally arrived at the square where the Royal Fight Team usually trained.
It was still as lively as ever, with many students doing their morning exercises.
Dugu Yan had a relaxed smile on her face. Ever since her Spirit evolved into the Jade Phosphor Serpent, her entire demeanor had changed, and her eyes held a new coldness and composure.
As soon as the two stepped into the square, they saw a tall figure hurrying to greet them.
It was Qin Ming, the leader of the Royal Fight Team.
"Tang Chuan, Yan Zi, you're finally back."
Qin Ming smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping over Dugu Yan. He seemed to notice the change in her, and couldn't help but be slightly startled, but he didn't ask further. Instead, he changed the subject and said:
"Coincidentally, today I was planning to introduce a new student to you all."
"Her name is Xiao Ruier, she is only thirteen, her Spirit is the Golden Dragon, and her spirit power is forty-first rank."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan frowned slightly, her face showing disbelief.
Only thirteen, and her spirit power had already reached forty-first rank?
This was definitely a genius who could be called astonishingly talented in the Spirit Master world!
"Xiao... Ruier?"
Hearing this name, Tang Chuan always felt something was off, but he couldn't quite pinpoint it.
Slowly raising his head, he looked in the direction Qin Ming was pointing.
Not far away, a young girl dressed in golden tight-fitting attire was slowly approaching.
The girl's golden hair cascaded like a waterfall, her face was heroic and striking, and her eyes were like amber, with golden light flowing. Behind her, a giant dragon covered in golden scales faintly appeared, exuding an imposing aura.
The other students around, seeing this, unconsciously made way for her, as if she was born to walk before everyone, receiving all the attention.
But in Tang Chuan's eyes, this figure was like a clap of thunder, causing his pupils to contract violently and his breathing to suddenly hitch.
A long-buried memory, almost at the deepest part of his heart.
It surged forth like a tide.
"How... how is this possible?"
Tang Chuan's voice was so low it was almost inaudible, his eyes filled with shock. The person before him looked exactly like a girl he had known in his previous life.
Clearly, after the Emperor Auspicious Beast read his memories, it created a human form with a face that left a deep impression on him, and then entered Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
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