Chapter 49: Refining Pills – Nine-Grade Purple Gold Pill

After arriving at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, about a month had passed. During this time, Tian Lin had completed all preparations for detoxification. He had begun preparing the medicine to suppress the poison, using his blood as the medicinal primer—blood enriched with the properties of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot he had consumed earlier. Ever since consuming these two immortal herbs, his body had become invulnerable to fire, water, and poison. The blood in his body now possessed incredible detoxifying properties. Tian Lin's method of detoxifying Dugu Bo was the same as Tang San's in the original story: providing a carrier for the poison in his body. Coincidentally, Dugu Bo had a Medusa skull with poison attributes, making it the perfect vessel to store the toxins. Every day, Tian Lin used the Holy Breath Domain, the detoxifying medicine he refined, and the toxin-guiding method to help Dugu Bo expel the poison. In just one month, the results were remarkable. Dugu Bo's originally green hair and beard had started turning white—a clear sign that the toxins were gradually fading. Moreover, Dugu Bo's soul power had inexplicably risen to level 92, something he only achieved after being fully detoxified in the original story. Initially, Tian Lin had estimated it would take six months to detoxify Dugu Bo, but at this rate, three to four months would suffice. ... Besides the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, two figures—one old and one young—awoke from meditation. Dugu Bo took a deep breath, feeling the increasingly vigorous spirit power within his body, and exclaimed, "Little monster, where on earth 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 Titled Douluo might not be able to develop such a powerful method." "That's a secret. I can't tell you!" Tian Lin smiled. He had revealed all he could, but there were some things he had decided to keep to himself forever. "Fine, keep your secrets. This old man doesn't care." Dugu Bo huffed and turned his head away, but he wasn't truly upset. Everyone had their secrets. Tian Lin had already shared so much with him—his twin martial souls, his ultimate attributes, and his external soul bone. The fact that he was withholding this one thing only meant it was even more important to him. Dugu Bo knew better than to pry further. The meditation method Dugu Bo was currently practicing was a small part of the Nuwa Emperor Meditation Method, which Tian Lin had modified after integrating it with Yuheng Herbal Scripture's techniques. Saying it was Tian Lin's creation wasn't entirely wrong. This method was perfectly suited for Dugu Bo's cultivation. First, it helped him better control the poison within his body. Second, since Nuwa in the Immortal Sword series was a deity with a human head and a serpent's body, her techniques were highly compatible with someone like Dugu Bo, who possessed a snake-based martial soul. With this method, Dugu Bo firmly believed Tian Lin's promise of helping him surpass level 95 could be achieved. The fact that he had broken through to level 92 in just one month was the best evidence. "All right, old monster, I'm off to continue refining medicine. Do as you please. Today's treatment is over." Tian Lin stood up and walked toward the hot spring of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. There, a pill furnace was suspended, using the extreme heat of the spring to refine pills. Since this was Tian Lin's first attempt at pill refining, he didn't dare use immortal herbs directly. Instead, he chose two Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. These were top-tier herbs in the outside world but were fairly common near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Unlike immortal herbs, which produced only a single plant, these were perfect for practice. "Little monster, what kind of pill are you refining? It's been almost a month, and it's still not ready?" Dugu Bo, bored, walked over and sat down beside Tian Lin. "The Nine-Grade Purple Gold Pill," Tian Lin explained. "It's a celestial pill refined using Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma as the base, supplemented with other medicinal ingredients. Not only does it strengthen the foundation and replenish energy, but it also extends lifespan, purifies soul power, and makes breaking through bottlenecks easier. The pill takes about a month to refine. I think it should be ready in the next few days. According to my book, two Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma can yield up to six pills." Dugu Bo was stunned. What kind of divine medicine was this? It could increase soul power, extend lifespan, purify soul power, and help break through bottlenecks—truly worthy of being called a celestial pill. "Little monster, you have to give me one of these pills when it's done!" Dugu Bo shamelessly requested. "Old monster, why do you need it? I've prepared something even better for you. Look there." Tian Lin pointed to the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where a fruit was placed. "That's a Snake Scale Fruit. While it's not an immortal herb, it's more potent than the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, especially for someone like you with a snake-based martial soul. I'm cultivating 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, comparable to any immortal herb. Once you consume it, your martial soul might even evolve!" "Martial soul evolution!" Dugu Bo was instantly excited. If that were true, it would be far more valuable than the Purple Gold Pill. The pill enhanced quantity, but the Snake Scale Fruit would elevate quality. But then he realized something. "Little monster, there's only one Snake Scale Fruit, isn't there?" Tian Lin nodded. "Yes, there's only one. The Snake Scale Fruit grows on a snake-shaped tree. Without the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it would take hundreds of years for another to grow. Even with this place accelerating its growth, it would still take decades." "In that case, I'll pass. This fruit should go to Yan Yan—she needs it more." Dugu Bo chose to give up the fruit, valuing his granddaughter above celestial medicine. Tian Lin had originally prepared something even better for Dugu Yan—the Yearning Heartbroken Red flower. However, considering the flower's extreme requirements, he hesitated. While Dugu Yan deeply loved Yu Tianheng, her feelings might not be as profound as Xiao Wu's love for Tang San in the original story. The flower might not respond to her. Tian Lin thought for a moment and said, "In that case, old monster, I'll still give you one Purple Gold Pill. Besides that, I'll prepare another gift for you." "No need, little monster. Helping me detoxify is already a great kindness. I won't be greedy," Dugu Bo replied with a smile. Tian Lin countered, "No, old monster, you might not realize this, but many of the herbs around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well are more valuable than life itself. Since you've allowed me to freely take from here, it's only right that I give you, the host, a gift in return. In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, we always repay kindness." Hearing this, Dugu Bo suddenly felt enlightened. "Integrity, huh? That truly is the foundation of a clan's development. Little monster, under your leadership, your clan will undoubtedly reach unprecedented heights." "Sigh. Thinking about it, Yan Yan will eventually marry into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. This old man should find a place to spend his twilight years. Little monster, if I come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, will you take care of me in my old age?" This time, Dugu Bo was serious. Tian Lin immediately replied, "Of course. If you're willing to come, I'll take care of you for the rest of your life." "Excellent! Hahaha!" Dugu Bo's uncontrollable laughter echoed under the night sky.