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Chapter 230 Choosing Immortal Herbs to Reshape the Foundation
Chapter 230 Choosing Immortal Herbs to Reshape the Foundation
Far from the poisonous, misty place of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, Dai Youheng and Nana arrived at a secluded and deep valley.
It was late at night, and the moonlight was like a ribbon.
The valley was completely silent, making it the perfect place for seclusion and medication.
Dai Youheng found a flat, smooth boulder and brushed away the dust from its surface. He looked at the several radiant, luminous immortal herbs in his hand, which contained the essence of heaven and earth. Even with his current temperament, he couldn't help but feel a sense of impatience.
For anyone, the younger they are when they take the herb, the better it is.
He first picked up the ancient, grade-nine ginseng king, which resembled a baby in shape, was crystal clear, and exuded a rich life force, and handed it to Nana.
Upon seeing this, Nana's delicate body trembled slightly, her dark red eyes filled with disbelief. "Young Master, this—this is for me?"
Her voice trembled slightly. Even if she didn't fully understand the value of a ten-thousand-year-old, ninth-grade ginseng king, she could sense some of it from its boundless life energy. It was a treasure powerful enough to provoke a battle between titled Douluo.
"Since you followed me, you have devoted yourself wholeheartedly. I have gained this opportunity, and naturally I will not forget your contributions." Dai Youheng said calmly, "Although the immortal herbs are good, there is a limit to what one person can consume. Even I cannot consume all seven of them, but not consuming them would be a waste of resources. Only by allocating them reasonably can we make the most of them."
A warm feeling welled up in Nana's heart, but it was quickly suppressed by the cold reality. She lowered her head, her tone bitter and regretful, "Thank you for your kindness, young master—but my body has already been locked up by the Yin-Yang Reversal Lotus Seed Pill, my foundation is damaged, and my potential is exhausted. It's like a dry well; even if you pour in the most precious immortal herbs, it will probably be in vain. Giving it to me is too wasteful."
She knew full well that her improvement in strength was entirely due to Dai Youheng's pills, and that her own path of cultivation had long been severed.
Dai Youheng shook his head, his fingertip lightly touching the roots of the ten-thousand-year-old ninth-grade ginseng king, which seemed to have come alive. "Other immortal herbs are indeed as you say, unable to change your solidified foundation. But this one is different; it is hailed as the number one immortal herb for strengthening the foundation and reshaping the root. Its core effect is not simply to increase soul power, but to penetrate deep into the source of life, cleanse old ailments, and make up for all congenital deficiencies and acquired damage. To put it more bluntly, even a cripple with zero innate soul power, after consuming it, has a very high chance of reshaping his meridians and giving birth to astonishing innate soul power."
He looked at Nana, his gaze deep. "Your current state is essentially no different from someone whose innate soul power has been destroyed. The power of a ten-thousand-year-old ninth-grade ginseng king is enough to break through some of the shackles of the lotus seed pill. Although it cannot completely restore you to your original state, it should not be a problem to restore your cultivation aptitude to about the fifth or sixth level of innate soul power. Don't forget, you already have the foundation of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring in your body. Once you regain your cultivation ability, your potential will still far exceed that of ordinary people."
Upon hearing this, Nana's eyes instantly lit up with a dazzling light—the excitement of seeing hope. Being able to cultivate on her own again, instead of being forever stuck at level ninety-two, meant far more to her than acquiring a powerful soul tool!
She gripped the warm, succulent ginseng tightly, her voice choked with emotion yet unwavering, "Young Master's kindness in saving me, Nana—Nana will never forget it!"
But she quickly remembered someone else and hurriedly looked up to ask, "What about Brother Lingya? His situation is the same as mine—"
She and Lingya shared the same fate, both relying on elixirs to advance their cultivation levels, and naturally hoped that her companion could also find relief.
"Ling Ya's path is different from yours." Dai Youheng had already planned it out. "He is obsessed with soul tools and aims to become a level nine soul master. For soul masters, soul power level is certainly important, but precise control of soul power and the strength of mental power are even more crucial. What I have prepared for him is the Star Luo Spirit Pearl."
"The Star Luo Spirit Pearl has a mild medicinal property and is extremely compatible with the human body. Its greatest advantage lies in its ability to greatly assist Soul Masters in condensing Soul Cores and improve their stability and quality. Ling Ya already has one Soul Core. If he takes this herb, he will have a great chance of condensing a second Soul Core in the future. You should know that even powerful figures like Mu En and Long Xiaoyao only managed to achieve simultaneous resonance of two Soul Cores at the level of a Limit Douluo of level 99. Once Ling Ya succeeds, even if his Soul Power level is permanently stuck at level 91, the sheer amount of Soul Power, recovery speed, and qualitative change brought by the two Soul Cores will make his combat ability comparable to that of a Super Douluo. Coupled with his increasingly refined Soul Guidance Technique, his future is limitless."
Upon hearing this, Nana's last lingering concerns vanished, replaced by boundless admiration for Dai Youheng's foresight. Without further hesitation, she nodded solemnly, "I understand! Young Master, Nana will never let you down!"
She immediately followed his instructions and walked to an open space, sat down cross-legged, and carefully picked up the ten-thousand-year-old ninth-grade ginseng king, following the method of consumption that Dai Youheng had just explained in detail. She took a deep breath, calmed her mind, and then slowly injected a wisp of soul power into the ginseng king.
The surface of the ginseng king shimmered with a luminous glow, as if it had come alive, emitting an increasingly rich ginseng fragrance and life energy. She opened her mouth, and the ten-thousand-year-old, ninth-grade ginseng king transformed into a warm current of pure energy, flowing into her mouth and down her throat.
In an instant, a soft, milky-white halo emanated from Nana's body, and a vast amount of life energy spread through her body like a tide, washing over every once-closed and withered meridian and nourishing every dormant cell.
Dai Youheng stood silently by her side, protecting her. His spiritual power spread out, enveloping the entire valley, and no movement could escape his perception. At the same time, he was also weighing in his mind the immortal herbs he needed to consume.
With his now-abnormal physique, which has been strengthened multiple times, he certainly wouldn't stop after taking just one type of medicine, but he also couldn't take them consecutively in a short period of time. He would take one type today, and after the medicinal effects were fully refined, he would take the second type a few years later.
He eventually focused his attention on three kinds of immortal herbs that suited him: Hunyuan Immortal Herb, Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, and Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
Therefore, the Primordial Immortal Herb is directly rejected. This herb has a fierce and domineering medicinal power, and can be called the most powerful herb for enhancing soul power among all immortal herbs.
However, because its medicinal properties are too potent, the refining process will inevitably take a very long time, so it is more appropriate to take it later.
The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid has a mild medicinal property, which can strengthen the body's foundation and nourish the vital energy, significantly improving a Soul Master's aptitude and cultivation speed. It also has the effects of removing impurities and prolonging life. However, for Dai Youheng, his cultivation speed is already unparalleled on the continent, and his aptitude has reached its peak after many fortuitous encounters. The improvement brought by the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid is relatively limited, more like icing on the cake than a lifeline, so he temporarily gave it up.
Ultimately, he chose the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum. This herb is a neutral celestial medicine; consuming it allows one to circulate qi throughout the limbs and unblock the eight meridians, thus forging an indestructible body. This perfectly suited his consistent fighting style, relying on absolute strength, speed, and defense to crush opponents with overwhelming numerical advantages.
Improving his physical fitness is undoubtedly the most direct and effective way to enhance his immediate combat power.
More than an hour later, the light surrounding Nana gradually subsided and was eventually completely absorbed into her body. She slowly opened her eyes, and an uncontrollable look of ecstasy flashed in them.
She immediately tried circulating her soul power, performing the simplest meditation and breathing exercises. In an instant, the sparse primordial energy in the world seemed to be drawn in, slowly but incredibly flowing into her body, circulating along the reshaped and widened meridians, and finally converging into her dantian!
Although her soul power level did not increase, the long-lost feeling of being able to cultivate on her own almost made her cry tears of joy. This meant that her cultivation path, which had been deemed doomed, had truly been reversed!
"Young Master, I—I can cultivate again! I can really cultivate again!" Nana stood up excitedly, bowed deeply to Dai Youheng, her voice filled with endless gratitude and the joy of being reborn.
Dai Youheng helped her rescue her parents, made her a Title Douluo, and rebuilt her foundation, showing her immense kindness. Generally speaking, it wouldn't be unreasonable to repay him with one's body, but she knew that Dai Youheng didn't have those kinds of feelings for her, so she dared not even dream of it, only wishing to serve him faithfully for the rest of her life to repay his great kindness.
Dai Youheng smiled slightly, not surprised that she could successfully absorb the medicinal effects. "Very good. Rebuilding your foundation is only the first step. The future path still depends on your own diligent cultivation. I've protected you this far, and it's time for me to begin."
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