Chapter 40: Why Take Medicine When You're Not Sick!
Dugu Yan's spirit power is currently at level thirty-eight.
Dragon Chen had told Dugu Bo that the narcissus jade muscle bone could not only control the spread of Bi Lin Snake Venom within Dugu Yan's body but also increase Dugu Yan's spirit power, helping her break through to level forty directly.
Dugu Bo felt it was unbelievable but was also very much looking forward to it.
He trusted Dragon Chen.
Because at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dragon Chen had him absorb the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, which allowed his spirit power, which had made no progress for many years, to break through, reaching level ninety-two.
With the aid of special Immortal Herbs, even he, a Titled Douluo, could achieve a breakthrough, let alone Dugu Yan, who was a War Spirit Grand Master.
Dugu Bo followed Dragon Chen to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's room and said with a smile:
"Yan Yan, your training at the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena is over, right?"
"Mm, Teacher Qin said he'll take us back to the Academy tomorrow."
"Let them go back first tomorrow; we'll go somewhere else."
Dugu Yan raised her eyebrows, looking confused.
"Grandpa, what do you mean?"
"I'm taking you to hunt Spirit Beasts to help you obtain your fourth spirit ring."
"Grandpa, what are you talking about? I'm only level thirty-eight; how can I obtain a fourth spirit ring?"
Dugu Bo chuckled, looking at Dragon Chen beside him.
"I don't know either; ask this kid; he has a way."
Dugu Yan became even more confused and said anxiously:
"Grandpa, Dragon Chen, what exactly are you two hiding? Stop teasing me."
"Alright, let's get to the point."
After Dragon Chen finished speaking, he took out the narcissus jade muscle bone from the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse.
"Yanzi, this Immortal Herb was specially prepared for you; it can not only detoxify you but also help you increase your spirit power."
Looking at the pristine white, crystal-clear flower in front of her, like a pure white lotus root, Dugu Yan felt it was hard to believe.
"It does look a bit different from ordinary flowers, and perhaps it can truly detoxify me, but you say it can increase my spirit power? That's unlikely, right?"
"Don't underestimate it; this is not an ordinary flower but an Immortal Herb, with the effects of moistening tendons, strengthening bones, and unblocking the seven meridians and eight extraordinary channels."
Seeing Dragon Chen's serious expression, Dugu Yan no longer doubted and took the narcissus jade muscle bone, smiling:
"Dragon Chen, of course, I believe you; I was just joking with you. So how do I—"
"When consuming it, only eat the petals, then suck the pistil, then activate it with your spirit power, calm your mind, and absorb its medicinal effects."
"Okay, I understand, thank you!"
Dugu Yan took the narcissus jade muscle bone and walked to a corner to sit down.
Following Dragon Chen's method, she consumed the narcissus jade muscle bone, then activated her spirit power to absorb its medicinal effects.
"Lingling, you don't have to return to the Academy with the team tomorrow either. I haven't seen Aunt and Uncle for over a year, and I want to go home to see them; you come with me."
"Okay."
Dragon Chen had an Immortal Herb for Ye Lingling, but giving it to her in front of Dugu Bo wasn't very appropriate.
Because the Qiluo Tulip could greatly increase Ye Lingling's spirit power, and it might even cause her Spirit to evolve.
Dragon Chen had also prepared Immortal Herbs for Mrs. Ye Tianming, planning to take Ye Lingling back to her home in Heaven Dou City and then give them the Immortal Herbs together.
Dugu Yan closed her eyes and focused, fully immersing herself in absorbing the medicinal effects of the narcissus jade muscle bone.
As time passed, warm and rich power flowed through her body, bringing her unprecedented comfort and fullness.
When the last trace of the medicinal effect was completely absorbed, Dugu Yan suddenly opened her eyes, which sparkled with surprise.
"Grandpa, Dragon Chen, I really broke through to level forty! It's incredible!"
Dugu Yan stood up, emanating a refreshed aura, as if she had been reborn.
Her emerald green eyes no longer looked as murky as before, becoming clearer and brighter.
Her complexion looked healthier, and she seemed more energetic overall.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo's face broke into a joyful smile.
He patted Dragon Chen's shoulder, praising him:
"Good kid, you really didn't disappoint me. The effect of this narcissus jade muscle bone is even more amazing than I imagined."
Dragon Chen smiled and nodded, equally happy for Dugu Yan's breakthrough.
"According to my estimation, part of the Immortal Herb's medicinal effect was used to cleanse the toxins in your body, and the other part helped increase your spirit power, bringing you at least five levels or more of spirit power increase. It's just that you haven't obtained your fourth spirit ring yet, so the excess spirit power cannot be accurately sensed. After you obtain your fourth spirit ring, plus the spirit power increase from the spirit ring, your spirit power should reach around level forty-four."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes widened.
"From level thirty-eight to forty-four? A direct increase of six levels?"
"That's right, and perhaps even more."
Dugu Yan's face was beaming with excitement and confidence:
"Dragon Chen, thank you; this gift is truly too precious!"
Dugu Bo's face was also filled with smiles.
"Yan Yan, tomorrow I'll take you to hunt Spirit Beasts to help you obtain your fourth spirit ring."
"Okay."
Dragon Chen reminded her:
"Yanzi, don't tell anyone about you consuming the Immortal Herb yet."
"Why? Not even our teammates?"
Dragon Chen shook his head.
"This concerns the safety of your grandpa's herb garden; the fewer people who know, the better."
"Okay, I understand."
Dugu Yan suddenly thought of something and said mischievously:
"Dragon Chen, are there any Immortal Herbs suitable for Tianheng?"
Dugu Bo glanced at Dugu Yan.
"That kid isn't sick; why would he take medicine?!"
"Oh, Grandpa, I was just asking casually."
"Alright, you two get some rest. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."
"Mm, got it."
Dragon Chen and Dugu Bo returned to their room.
The improvement brought to Dugu Yan by the Immortal Herb put Dugu Bo in a great mood.
"Kid, tell me honestly, do all those Immortal Herbs you took from my herb garden have the effect of increasing spirit power?"
Dragon Chen grinned.
"Some do, some don't. The effects of each Immortal Herb are different and vary from person to person."
"Alright. I gave them all to you, so what else can I say."
"Don't worry, I'll protect that herb garden with you."
Dugu Bo smiled and nodded.
"Of course, I trust you."
Dragon Chen thought of something.
"Bro Bo, Teacher Qin Ming once graduated from Shrek Academy; he might bring the Shrek Seven Devils into the Royal Academy. We might meet them there. If Yanzi encounters them..."
Dugu Bo understood Dragon Chen's meaning and chuckled disdainfully.
"Those few rotten melons and cracked dates want to enter the Royal Academy? Don't worry, they won't get in."
Early the next morning, Dugu Bo left with Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan did not tell Qin Ming and her teammates about her spirit power increase.
She only said she had something to do and would be away for a while.
Dragon Chen traveled with the team, and when they were not far from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he used the excuse of going home to Heaven Dou City and left with Ye Lingling.