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"No problem!"
Dugu Bo nodded and immediately lifted the three of them, heading toward Xingyao City in the southeast.
When Yang Wudi realized that the white-haired elder was none other than the famous Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, his face was filled with astonishment, and his heart was overwhelmed with emotion.
Today truly was a great day. Not only had the old man met the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, but he had also met the legendary Poison Douluo, His Excellency. More importantly, oh, he had even seen so many immortal herbs and rare medicinal plants.
Thinking about those herbs, Yang Wudi's mood brightened immediately. Moreover, Dai Weisi had promised him earlier that if he helped with the refining of the medicine, once the task was completed, he would be rewarded with some Ninth-Grade Purple Mushrooms.
Three days later, the four of them arrived above the territory of the Po Zhi clan in Xingyao City.
"Ah! It's the Clan Leader!"
"Look, the Clan Leader is back!"
"Huh? Why is the Clan Leader flying in the sky? Isn't it only Titled Douluos who can fly?"
"Hey, do you guys know who the people beside the Clan Leader are...?"
Upon seeing Yang Wudi return, the members of the Po Zhi clan eagerly rushed to greet their leader.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, and His Excellency Dugu, please come in." After speaking, the Clan Leader turned to the others and commanded, "What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and prepare two rooms for His Highness the Crown Prince and His Excellency Dugu!"
Seeing Yang Wudi treat Dai Weisi and Dugu Bo with such respect, the Po Zhi clan members were left dumbfounded. Was this really their normally cold and proud Clan Leader?
Moreover, upon hearing Yang Wudi's titles for the two men, many of the clan members began to guess their identities.
"The Crown Prince, could he be the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire?"
"Obviously! Who else could he be, if not the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire? Is he the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire? What would the Heaven Dou Empire's Crown Prince be doing in our Star Luo Empire? Spying, perhaps?"
"The Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, how handsome! He'll be my dream lover tonight!"
"Little girl, can you be a bit more reserved? Keep the noise down tonight, don't wake me up."
"Stop acting coy! As if you won't be loud! Your voice is even louder than mine!"
"The old man beside the Crown Prince, the Clan Leader referred to him as His Excellency Dugu. Only Titled Douluos are addressed as 'Excellency.' With the surname Dugu, could he be the legendary Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo?"
"Heavens! A Titled Douluo! How did someone like that end up here? Something must have happened, right?"
"Little brat, shut up with your bad luck talk!"
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Dai Weisi followed Yang Wudi into the alchemy room, where various herbs and medicinal materials were neatly arranged, along with a large alchemy furnace.
Yang Wudi walked over to the wall behind the furnace and used a cloth to wipe off the plant ash from the surface. Only then did Dai Weisi notice, to his surprise, that there was a hidden compartment in the wall.
The location of the compartment was quite conspicuous—it was plainly visible behind the alchemy furnace.
However, due to Yang Wudi frequently using this room for alchemy, the walls were covered with dust from the burnt charcoal, which effectively hid the compartment's existence.
This was what they called hiding in plain sight; unless the alchemy room was torn down, no one would ever think there was a hidden compartment here.
Yang Wudi opened the compartment, and inside, there was clearly the Herbal Guide, along with some prescriptions from the Po Zhi clan.
Yang Wudi took out the Herbal Guide and handed it to Dai Weisi to browse. Since Dai Weisi had shown him the immortal herbs earlier, it was only right for him to return the favor with some sincerity.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, here is the Herbal Guide you requested. Please feel free to browse through it."
"Thank you, senior." Dai Weisi respectfully bowed, then, treating the Herbal Guide as a treasure, opened it to begin browsing. Meanwhile, Yang Wudi was busy preparing for the alchemy process.
"This Herbal Guide truly lives up to its name. It records so many herbs..." Dai Weisi marveled, as the book listed numerous herbs, their properties, and the types of soul masters they were suitable for.
"Fire Dragon Grass: A potent herb, suitable for male fire attribute soul masters. If used by female fire attribute soul masters, it must be combined with Ninth-Grade Purple Mushrooms before consumption. Caution: Water attribute soul masters, pregnant women, and the frail should not consume it!"
"Gengjin Fruit: A metal attribute herb with a hard skin. Its juice can be consumed directly.
When successfully refined, it grants the Gengjin power to the martial soul, making it suitable for soul masters with metal-type weapon martial souls, as well as metal attribute beast martial soul soul masters.
Warning: Soul masters with plant-type martial souls should not consume it."
"Night Rose: Surrounded by dark winds, it holds the essence of the Nine Hells. Consuming it can clear the meridians and enhance the martial soul's power of the underworld. Eat the flower buds first, followed by the petals. The roots are highly poisonous and should not be consumed…"
"The Gengjin Fruit is perfect for my father and grandfather, as their Evil Eye White Tiger is a metal-type martial soul. The Night Rose would be ideal for my mother and grandmother; their martial souls are the Phantom Spirit Cats.
The Night Rose can help enhance their martial soul's underworld power. Not just for them, but for Zhu Yun and Zhu Qing, they could also take some…"
While Dai Weisi was deep in thought, Yang Wudi's voice suddenly interrupted, "Your Highness, the alchemy preparations are complete, but I'm not sure for whom the medicine should be prepared. You should know, alchemy is no small matter. If the martial soul attribute of the user is unknown, recklessly refining medicine could not only fail to enhance their power but may even result in death."
"Senior is absolutely right!" Dai Weisi nodded. "Alchemy must be done with care. Senior, please use these eight-petal Xianlan and Ninth-Grade Purple Mushrooms to create a foundational strengthening medicine. These herbs have balanced properties and should be safe for anyone to consume."
"I understand."
Yang Wudi took out eight-petal Xianlan, twenty Ninth-Grade Purple Mushrooms, and other medicinal materials. After lighting the alchemy furnace, he skillfully added the herbs one by one into the furnace.
Before long, a rich fragrance of medicine filled the room. Dugu Bo couldn't help but comment, "As expected of a former member of the Haotian Sect's four major single-attribute clans, such skill is truly awe-inspiring…"
Dugu Bo's voice was soft, but Yang Wudi clearly heard him. Upon hearing "Haotian Sect," Yang Wudi's brow furrowed for a moment, though his actions remained unaffected.
Dai Weisi activated his Ice Fire Evil Eye, intently watching the alchemy process. He murmured, "Senior Yang is using the furnace's high temperature to eliminate the impurities from the herbs. The pills refined this way should have excellent effects."
Three hours later, as Yang Wudi opened the furnace, a rich fragrance of medicine wafted into the air. The pleasant scent immediately refreshed both Dai Weisi and Dugu Bo, and they eagerly looked at the furnace.
Inside the furnace, there were ten greenish pills, each emitting a faint purple aura. Dai Weisi took a deep breath, and the aura filled his body, instantly improving his soul power.
"What an intense fragrance! May I ask, senior, what is the name of this pill?"
Yang Wudi chuckled, "The medicinal properties of the eight-petal Xianlan and Ninth-Grade Purple Mushrooms are contained in these ten pills. Let's call it the Ninth-Grade Qingling Pill."
(End of Chapter)