Chapter 66: Xiao Quan, You Are in Luck

Hearing Shi Quan say this, Dugu Yan could only suppress the curiosity in her heart and deal with the urgent matters first.

One hour later.

The mountaintop.

After Dugu Yan finished forcing out the poison and eliminating the power of water and fire within her body, she immediately looked at Shi Quan with curiosity, waiting for his explanation.

"It happened like this..." Shi Quan gave a rough account of the ins and outs of the matter.

Dugu Yan listened with both shock and envy.

Dugu Yan asked in disbelief: "In other words, Xiao Quan, not only has your soul power broken through to thirty levels, but your third soul ring also absorbed a nine-thousand-year Thorn Queen?"

"That's right."

"..." Dugu Yan was so shocked she couldn't speak, and it took a long time for her to recover.

"A freak... truly too much of a freak," Dugu Yan whispered softly.

Dugu Bo also spoke at the right moment: "Yan Yan, regarding the matter of Xiao Quan's third soul ring, just claim it is four or five thousand years old to the outside world. Do not let the fact that his third soul ring is nine thousand years old be exposed."

"Grandfather, don't worry, I won't let it slip." Dugu Yan looked at Shi Quan and shook her head, "If this got out, I don't know how much envy, jealousy, and hatred it would attract."

"Actually, not many people know me. Once I return to the academy, I will explain my situation to the Three Great Education Committees and have them help me hide it as much as possible. Plus, with the changes in my appearance, ordinary people won't notice anything unusual."

"That's all we can do for now; we'll hide it for as long as we can." Dugu Yan nodded, "By the way, Xiao Quan, Ning Rongrong has been asking me about your situation quite a bit since she saw you hadn't returned. Do you want to go back, or should I help you pass a message to her?"

"Forget about going back. I haven't finished determining the medicinal properties in the apothecary, and Sister Yanzi, the poison in your body hasn't been completely resolved yet. If I go back, I have to finish these things first. As for passing a message..." Shi Quan thought for a moment and said, "Just tell her to cultivate well; there's nothing else."

"No problem." Dugu Yan nodded in agreement.

After chatting for a while longer, Dugu Bo left with Dugu Yan.

Shi Quan returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

The Automated Alchemy Furnace had two uses remaining.

Pills and Immortal Herbs follow the same principle: eating too many brings no benefits, only harm.

The medicinal efficacy of the Ten Complete Great Replenishment Pill was already astonishing, and his body still contained a great deal of unabsorbed medicinal power, so he did not plan to take any more pills for the time being.

Regarding the two remaining alchemy opportunities for the Automated Alchemy Furnace, Shi Quan had already decided how to use them.

Half a month later.

During this half month, while Dugu Bo was away, Shi Quan had already condensed the silver radiance of his Spirit Soul Martial Soul's third soul ring, turning it back into a silver soul ring, which appeared as a purple soul ring under Xiaomeng's disguise. The time taken to evolve the soul ring was about what Xiaomeng had expected: around two hours.

Dugu Yan's toxins had also been completely forced into her soul bone.

Because of the increase in Shi Quan's soul power, the speed of forcing out the poison was much faster than before.

As the toxins fully merged into the soul bone, Dugu Yan's hair also changed from its original purple to black interspersed with strands of purple, appearing exceptionally bewitching.

"Grandfather Dugu, from my sensing, the herbs here should be divided into two grades: one is Immortal Herb, and the other is Spirit Herb. The bamboo I consumed belongs to the Immortal Herb grade. I speculate that after consuming herbs of the Immortal Herb grade, one can not only increase strength without side effects but also gain a series of special effects such as improving talent and evolving martial souls. It is all benefit and no harm.

There are some here that are suitable for Sister Yanzi and you, Grandfather Dugu, but I am not sure about the specific way to consume them. You can study them; if you can find the method of consumption, it will be of great benefit to both you and Sister Yanzi, and perhaps it can even help you solve the problem with your martial soul."

As he spoke, Shi Quan took the manual on the medicinal properties of the herbs in the apothecary out of the Snow Jade Bracelet and handed it to Dugu Bo.

Aside from the Immortal Herbs in the original work, Shi Quan distinguished the others based on the strength of the medicinal properties he sensed. It was just that these Immortal Herbs were not mentioned in the original work, and Shi Quan was also ignorant about herbs, so he couldn't help even if he wanted to.

"Xiao Quan, you have a good heart." Looking at the specially marked content in the manual, Dugu Bo felt a warmth in his heart, "You've worked hard during this time, Xiao Quan. In the future, if you have any matters, just come to Grandfather directly. Don't worry about whether it's a bother or not; as long as Grandfather can help, I will certainly help you."

"I know, Grandfather Dugu." Shi Quan smiled and nodded.

During this time spent together, Shi Quan had gained a more comprehensive understanding of Dugu Bo. At the beginning, Dugu Bo might have simply wanted to use Shi Quan to help his granddaughter Dugu Yan detoxify, and Shi Quan was likewise only there for the Immortal Herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. But as they spent time together, Shi Quan could feel that Dugu Bo now truly treated him like his own grandson.

As the saying goes, sincerity is exchanged for sincerity.

The current Shi Quan also truly regarded Dugu Bo as his grandfather; otherwise, he wouldn't have specially marked the Immortal Herbs for him and Dugu Yan.

"Grandfather, I'm still here." Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo with resentment and said, "The way you two are so close, one would think you were the grandfather and grandson. Don't forget that I am your granddaughter."

"Haha, is our Yan Yan jealous of Grandfather?" Dugu Bo laughed loudly, pulled Dugu Yan into his arms, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Grandfather loves you the most. As for this brat Xiao Quan, Grandfather doesn't care about him."

"Grandfather Dugu, your speed at changing your face is too fast." Shi Quan chuckled and shook his head.

"Alright, alright." Dugu Bo waved his hand and took the three of them into the air, "Let's talk when we get back. Today, the three of us will have a good meal to celebrate for Yan Yan."

"Grandfather, then I want to eat braised bear paw, and also..."

"Good, good, good, no problem."

The three of them did not return directly to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy but returned to the private residence in Heaven Dou City.

Having stayed at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for nearly two months, although Shi Quan had Internal Energy to drive away the filth on his body, he still liked the feeling of taking a bath, so he first had a comfortable bath at Dugu Bo's place.

Shi Quan then went to stroll around Heaven Dou City for over an hour accompanied by Dugu Yan, purchasing many things. The most numerous were clothes for Shi Quan, because due to the change in his physique, his old clothes were a bit tight. Taking advantage of this trip to Heaven Dou City, he bought plenty to keep in reserve. Besides clothes, there were many other items; as long as Shi Quan felt he might use them later, he bought them all.

Having money makes one willful.

After all, Ning Fengzhi had given him plenty of money in order to keep Ning Rongrong by his side.

This money would just sit there if not used, so it was better to spend it directly.

This shopping trip also let Shi Quan truly experience the feeling of throwing money around like dirt; in a word, it was refreshing.

Near mealtime, Dugu Yan brought Shi Quan back to the residence. As soon as they entered, the fragrance of food wafted from the courtyard.

Originally, Shi Quan thought they had someone else cook, but it turned out Dugu Bo was cooking himself.

"Xiao Quan, besides me, no one else has tasted Grandfather's cooking. You are in luck today; Grandfather's skills are not bad at all." Dugu Yan smelled the fragrance and pulled Shi Quan to walk quickly toward the house.

"Grandfather, we're back. It smells so good; Xiao Quan and I are starving..."

"Haha, it'll be ready to eat in a moment. You two sit down first."

If it were before, Shi Quan wouldn't have dared to imagine a Title Douluo cooking for him personally; just the image alone would make one feel uneasy. But now, he felt everything was natural. The identity of a Title Douluo was only for outsiders; to him, Dugu Bo was now just his Grandfather Dugu.

In no time at all, Dugu Bo brought dish after dish of delicacies to the table.

If nothing else, Dugu Bo had some standards in cooking; these dishes were all colorful, fragrant, and delicious, making one unable to help but swallow saliva before even starting to eat.

The dinner party ended amidst the laughter of the three.

At night, Shi Quan and Dugu Yan still had to return to the Dormitory.

Shi Quan hadn't been back for so long, so it was time to return.

Bidding farewell to Dugu Bo, the two set off to return to the academy under the illumination of the moonlight.

"If you returned to the Dormitory looking like this now, Xiao Quan, I don't know how shocked Tianheng and the others would be, especially Ning Rongrong; she clearly treats you differently than she does others."

"Ning Rongrong?" Shi Quan turned his head to look at Dugu Yan in confusion, "Sister Yanzi, why do you say that?"

"During the days you were gone, she was talking about you every single day. Tianheng and the others are all saying that Ning Rongrong likes you, but I personally feel it's more about her caring, whether it's liking or not is hard to say. After all, she is still young."

"No way, she probably just refuses to admit defeat, right?" Shi Quan frowned and said.

"That's hard to say for sure. What kind of feelings do you have for her, Xiao Quan?"

"What kind of feelings could I have? I'd rather stay as far away as possible. If it weren't for Uncle Ning forcing her onto me, I wouldn't want to deal with her at all. She never has a serious moment all day, just like a child who hasn't grown up."

"As if you aren't a child yourself. When it comes down to it, you aren't even eleven years old yet. At this age, who among normal people is as mature as you? When I was your age, my situation was about the same as hers." Dugu Yan chuckled, "According to what you're saying, it seems you don't have any feelings for her?"

Shi Quan gave a cheeky grin, "Although I am still a child, I'm not interested in children. If I were to be interested, it would be in mature, older ones like Sister Yanzi and Lingling."

"Older, mature ones?" Dugu Yan subconsciously looked down at her own chest, raised her hand to rap Shi Quan on the head, and said with a flushed face and a coquettish pout: "I don't know what you have in your head all day long. 'Mature ones,' 'older ones'? I think you're asking for a beating."

"Sister Yanzi, I said I like mature people who are older than me. Is there a problem with that?" Shi Quan rubbed his head in pain.

"You brat, you didn't make yourself clear, so who are you blaming?" Dugu Yan kicked Shi Quan and said with a faint smile, "But Xiao Quan, if you like your Sister Lingling, I could help you out."

Shi Quan hurriedly waved his hands, "That won't be necessary, Sister Yanzi. If I like someone, I'll pursue them myself. I wouldn't be like the captain, being all ambiguous."

"If Tianheng heard that, he would definitely want to have a good spar with you."

"As long as you aren't worried about him getting beaten up, Sister Yanzi, then I don't mind."

"You brat, if it weren't for the fact that my poison has no effect on you, see if I wouldn't make you lie in bed for a few days."