Chapter 53: Chapter 53
"Little monster, what are you refining? Didn't you finish refining the Heaven-Replenishing Pill more than a month ago?" Dugu Bo asked as he walked toward Jun Tianlin at the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.
It had been nearly half a year since Jun Tianlin first came to stay with him. In fact, most of the poison in Dugu Bo's body—around nine layers—had been eliminated a month and a half ago.
However, Dugu Bo had chosen to retain the final layer of poison. His body had already adapted to it, and removing it entirely might cause harm. Leaving behind just a trace of poison provided a delicate balance that suited him perfectly.
Jun Tianlin carefully lifted the alchemy furnace, revealing two freshly refined pills "These are Black Tortoise Golden Pills. They're an immortal-grade pill, refined with a rock-shaped golden turtle as the core ingredient. They're particularly beneficial to soul masters with turtle-type martial spirits."
Though the Rock Turtle was named after a turtle, it was actually a medicinal herb that resembled a turtle and carried a water attribute.
Dugu Bo nodded in realization "I see. So, these are meant for the Shi brothers from the Emperor Team?"
He had noticed that none of the pills Tianlin refined were for himself. They were all gifts for his friends and loved ones.
Jun Tianlin wasn't ignoring his own needs, though. He had already consumed the Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot, filling his body with powerful medicinal properties. Taking more herbs would risk imbalance and Instead, he followed Tang San's example from the original novel and consumed Wangchuan Qiushui Dew to strengthen his external spirit bone. The dew's gentle medicinal nature made it ideal for his current state.
"Yes, I've prepared gifts for everyone" Jun Tianlin replied "This time, both the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Royal Fighting Team will see significant improvements."
"By the way, old monster, have you taken the Purple Gold Pill I gave you?"
Dugu Bo chuckled "Of course. Your pills are extraordinary. My soul power has already risen to level ninety-three. Not only that but my cultivation speed has noticeably improved after the cleansing process."
Indeed Dugu Bo had seen tremendous gains in the past six months and the poison that had plagued him was mostly gone, his soul power had increased by two levels, and the venom from his Green Scale Snake King Martial Soul had merged with the Medusa Soul Bone to form a more potent toxin.
In the past, Dugu Bo often found himself defeated by chrysanthemum Douluo from the Spirit Hall. But now, with his newfound strength, he felt confident in facing his old rival again.
Tianlin suddenly smiled "Old monster, do you remember I told you before that I had one more gift for you besides the Purple Gold Pill? Today, I'll fulfill that promise. But after that, it's time for me to leave"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo patted Tianlin's head "Why the long face? This place will always be your home. You're welcome anytime Now, stop stalling. Show me the gift!"
Dugu Bo wasn't too concerned about Jun Tianlin's departure. After much persuasion and the use of three promised conditions Jun Tianlin had convinced Dugu Bo to join the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile clan as a guest elder It was mostly a symbolic role, with little responsibility required.
Jun Tianlin pulled out a snow-white herb from his Ruyi Treasure Bag Its slender, curved leaves shimmered with dew, resembling a swan's neck "This is called Snow Swan Kiss, a rare immortal herb."
Dugu Bo examined the herb "It looks beautiful. So, how do I eat it?"
Tianlin's expression changed "Eat it? Are you trying to kill yourself? You can't eat this herb! It amplifies toxins to a terrifying degree. With the amount of poison in your body, consuming it would kill you instantly. All our efforts over the past six months would be wasted!"
Startled, Dugu Bo quickly threw the herb aside "What the hell, little monster? Why would you give me something so dangerous?"
Tianlin shook his head, picked up the herb, and sighed "What a waste. Even if you can't eat it, it's still an extremely valuable herb. Don't just throw it away like that"
With a serious tone he continued "I didn't give this to you to consume. I gave it to you as a weapon. Imagine using your poison with the Snow Swan Kiss as a carrier. What do you think will happen?"
Dugu Bo's eyes lit up "Using the Snow Swan Kiss as a weapon? That would drastically enhance my toxin. Even without my ninth soul skill, I could wipe out entire cities and clans. This is terrifying!"
"That's right" Tianlin confirmed"But this is a modified version. Over the past six months, I cultivated it alongside anti-poison herbs to weaken its properties. Otherwise, even you wouldn't be able to control it"
Tianlin pointed to the herb's structure"The Snow Swan Kiss has three key parts: the petals, corolla, and stamens. Each has different levels of potency."
"The petals can triple your toxin's power and should be used for regular attacks. The corolla increases it fivefold, suitable for stronger enemies. And the stamens—those are ten times more powerful. Only use them in life-or-death situations."
Dugu Bo nodded solemnly "Understood. I won't misuse it."
Without hesitation, he snatched the herb back from Tianlin grinning like a child with a new toy. With the Snow Swan Kiss, he felt confident enough to face both chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo together.
Seeing Dugu Bo's excitement, Tianlin smiled. He wasn't skilled in crafting hidden weapons like Tang San so this was his version of a deadly tool—one that surpassed the Mother and Child Soul-Hunting Life-Taking Courage in power.
"Let's go, little monster" Dugu Bo said gently "You can't stay here forever. The world outside is vast, and that's where you'll grow. How else will you become a Titled Douluo?"
"You're right" Tianlin agreed "I'll gather a few more herbs, and we'll head back to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile clan in three days"
Three days later, at the foot of glazed Mountain, an elderly man and a young boy stood together.
Unlike Tang San who had taken everything from the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire Jun Tianlin was more considerate and he only harvested what he needed, leaving the rest to continue growing.
"That place is my home" Dugu Bo had said "You can return anytime to pick more herbs."
Their first stop after returning was seven treasures Village where Tianlin greeted his parents Jun Tianhai and Mo Lan.
The couple was overjoyed to see their son after half a year However, when they saw Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo standing beside him, they froze in fear. After all, most ordinary people never encountered such powerful figures in their lifetime.
To ease their nerves Jun Tianlin handed each of his parents a Purple Gold Pill.
Jun Tianhai's talent was limited but with the pill's help he could reach level 40.
Mo Lan, who had no soul power, could also benefit from the pill's life-prolonging effects. Initially, she declined, not wanting to waste it. But when she learned that the pill could also maintain youth, she eagerly accepted it—almost taking the extra pills from her husband and son, leaving Tianlin both amused and exasperated.
After fulfilling his filial duties, Jun Tianlin and Dugu Bo continued up the mountain toward Qibao City, home of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan.
[TL:correct me if there's any mistake on Jun tianlin name when i was editing the few chapter i changed his surname by mistake]