Chapter 168: Dragon Pill and Soul Core! The Mysterious Man in Black?
Half an hour later.
At this moment, on the banks of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes.
Dugu Bo was seen pacing back and forth anxiously, sighing. He kept glancing at the red and blue lake beside him, his face full of worry.
"My goodness!"
Suddenly, he couldn't help but complain to Xiao Rui'er not far away: "How could you let him go down alone?"
He pointed at the surging lake water in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, his voice filled with lingering fear, "Do you know? Even I couldn't withstand this lake water! He...he...sigh..."
Hearing this, Xiao Rui'er was at a loss and pursed her lips.
"Don't worry, that kid took the immortal herbs here, the lake water can't harm him." Although he was a little annoyed, the Crimson King still patiently explained.
Dugu Bo was still worried. "But didn't you say there were other things down there?"
"What if he can't come back up?"
"I even offended Tang Hao for him..."
At this point, a hint of resentment flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. If Tang Chuan really died down there, then his investment would be a complete failure, and he would have offended many powerful figures.
"Old man, can you stop nagging? My young lady even gave him the Golden Dragon Spear. What could possibly happen to him after he goes down there?" The Crimson King was annoyed and said with extreme displeasure.
"If you keep nagging, I'll beat you up!"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's beard trembled with anger, but he dared not say anything more.
However, at this moment, a loud splash was heard.
The water in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes suddenly splashed up several feet high, and a blue-gold figure shot out from it and landed steadily on the shore.
"Finally got the Dragon Pill."
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Tang Chuan couldn't help but smile.
"Kid, are you alright?" Upon seeing Tang Chuan, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. He flashed to Tang Chuan's side and anxiously examined him.
"I'm fine." Tang Chuan shook his head, flicking the water droplets from his hair.
Then, he turned his gaze to Xiao Rui'er not far away and nodded slightly.
"Rui'er, thank you. Everything went smoothly; I've obtained the Dragon Pill."
As he spoke, he gently tossed the Golden Dragon Spear in his hand. It traced a golden arc in the air before landing precisely in Xiao Rui'er's hand.
Xiao Rui'er nodded slightly and said softly, "It's good that everything went smoothly."
Stretching, Tang Chuan glanced around again and noticed someone was missing. He frowned slightly and asked, puzzled, "Where's Lingling?"
Dugu Bo patiently explained, "Don't you remember? Before you refined the pills for me, you already gave her the pills to evolve her Nine Heart Begonia Spirit. She's currently absorbing the energy from the pills in my cave. After all, this girl's soul power is only around level forty, and her physical attributes are far inferior to mine, a Titled Douluo, so naturally she absorbs it more slowly."
As he said this, he suddenly looked up at the sky.
"However, it should be almost finished absorbing it by now."
A deep glint flashed in Tang Chuan's eyes as he surveyed the surrounding secret realm, which had nurtured countless immortal herbs. His voice was decisive as he said, "In that case, let's tidy up a bit first. Once Lingling has finished absorbing it, let's dig up all the mature immortal herbs here and take them with us."
"Tang San has already discovered this place, and who knows when he might sneak back in. We can't guard this place all the time."
His gaze swept over the strange flowers and herbs that emitted various colored halos, and then Tang Chuan walked to an immortal herb and gently pulled it out of the soil.
"The immortal herbs here take at least ten thousand years to mature. If we dig them up and take them away, even if Tang San comes back, he won't get a single hair."
Dugu Bo was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and a look of pain appeared on his face. But it quickly turned into helplessness as he nodded and said, "Fine... no matter what, we can't let that kid Tang San get away with it."
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A few hours later, everyone returned to Heaven Dou City safely.
A magnificent building stood before them, its imposing grandeur breathtaking.
The towering walls, constructed of white jade, shimmered with a warm glow in the sunlight.
Above the wide, arched gate hung a gilded plaque covered in red cloth, and on either side of the porch stood more than ten carved stone pillars, each engraved with a different spirit pattern.
The complex stretched for miles, and within it, one could vaguely see well-arranged teaching buildings, training grounds, and dormitories. Glazed tiles shimmered with iridescent light at the eaves, and soul-guiding lamps were neatly arranged along the long corridors.
The most striking feature is the 100-meter-high clock tower in the center, its sundial at the top slowly rotating, precisely projecting the light and shadow of the hour.
The entire academy is not only grand in scale but also exudes a solemn academic atmosphere, with every detail showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and grandeur of royal architecture.
"I didn't expect the academy to be completed so quickly. The royal family really knows how to get things done," Dugu Bo said, stroking his beard with a touch of admiration as he gazed at the magnificent building before him.
Hearing this, Tang Chuan nodded and said seriously, "That's for sure."
"Moreover, this academy is open to all the common people of the Heaven Dou Empire. They pay so much tax to the country every year; now it's a case of taking from the people and using it for the people."
Dugu Bo asked curiously, "By the way, what's the name of the academy?"
"As the saying goes, 'As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement.'" After a moment of contemplation, Tang Chuan's expression darkened slightly, and he glanced at the people around him, saying quite solemnly, "I hope that every student here can strive for self-improvement, do what they can do now, and fulfill their responsibilities."
With that, he gently waved his hand, and a gentle breeze swept out.
The red cloth fluttered down, revealing four powerful characters that shone brightly in the sunlight.
"Heavenly Movement Academy!"
Upon seeing this, everyone applauded and praised, "Good! Heavenly Movement Academy, what a good name!"
"Let's go in and take a look."
"Okay!"
Amidst the exclamations of praise, everyone stepped into the academy.
As they walked, Xiao Rui'er suddenly leaned close to Tang Chuan's ear and whispered, "Come here for a moment, I have something to tell you."
Tang Chuan frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his eyes, but he followed her to the side.
A moment later, the two arrived at a secluded corner of a corridor.
"Didn't you already get the Dragon Pills? Let me see them." After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Rui'er suddenly turned around, looking at Tang Chuan not far away, and said in a deep voice.
Nodding slightly, Tang Chuan didn't hesitate at all, and a flash of golden light appeared in his hand.
Two Dragon Pills, one red and one blue, instantly appeared in his palm.
These two Dragon Pills were no bigger than pigeon eggs, yet they radiated a chilling energy fluctuation.
The red Dragon Pill flowed with a fiery brilliance like lava, while the blue Dragon Pill seemed to be solidified ice, its surface covered with a layer of frosty coldness.
Carefully sensing the aura emanating from the Dragon Pills, Xiao Rui'er's eyes trembled slightly, her voice unusually solemn as she asked, "Do you know how to use these two Dragon Pills?"
"Or rather, do you know what their function is?"
"I know a little, not much," Tang Chuan replied casually, stroking his chin.
Xiao Rui'er smiled, "A Dragon Pill is simply a pill made from a dragon."
Hearing this, Tang Chuan looked at her speechlessly.
"I didn't say anything wrong, why are you looking at me like that?" Seeing Tang Chuan's speechless expression, Xiao Rui'er couldn't help but laugh and continued.
"Let me finish. The Dragon Pill is an energy body that gradually condenses within a dragon after it reaches adulthood. It possesses the dragon's bloodline and primal power, and is used by dragons specifically to temper their spiritual consciousness."
"Its greatest function is to purify your body, improving the quality of your bloodline and bones. Simply put, once you consume the Dragon Pill, your body's strength will continuously evolve, eventually reaching the same level as a dragon. Furthermore, this thing has another function..."
"That is to condense something that you human soul masters don't yet know about."
"A Soul Core!"
Just as the two were talking, on a rooftop with glazed tiles not far away, a middle-aged man dressed in black stood silently.
He appeared to be in his thirties, with a very handsome face, sword-like eyebrows that slanted upwards, and most striking were his dazzling golden eyes.
A gentle breeze ruffled a few strands of golden hair on his forehead, and the dark patterns on his black robe were faintly visible.
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