"You little brat, are you sure you want to use these herbs of unknown efficacy from this old man to pay off your debt?"
Dugu Bo looked at Yu Xiaowei, his face clearly saying, 'I don't believe it, you're trying to scam me again.'
After being scammed twice, he'd learned his lesson; if Yu Xiaowei opened his mouth, it was definitely no good.
"Senior, look, I've even brought you the creditor. As long as you provide two herbs you don't need, we'll settle the debt with interest."
Yu Xiaowei added at the end.
"Fair trade, no cheating, you'll only profit, no loss."
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, remaining silent while secretly calculating in his mind,
"These herbs are indeed extraordinary, but I can't consume them myself, and the huge debt of 3 million gold soul coins is hard to repay. How about I let the kid pay off the debt?"
Once this thought arose, he couldn't help but start thinking about the advantages of paying off the debt this way. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this method of paying off the debt would be entirely beneficial to him. As for whether Yu Xiaowei would trick him again, it was no longer within his consideration.
"Alright, I agree, but let me make it clear beforehand that eight or nine out of ten of the herbs I have here are highly poisonous. If anything happens to you after you eat them, I will not be responsible."
"Senior is wise."
Yu Xiaowei had been waiting for these words.
Seeing his beaming appearance, Dugu Bo felt a sudden panic for no reason. He thought for a moment and took out paper and pen from his soul tool.
"Words are no proof, let's have a written agreement. When your uncle comes looking for trouble, I'll have proof that you brought this on yourself."
Without another word, Yu Xiaowei grabbed a pen and paper and quickly began writing.
[Received __ herbs from Poison Douluo Dugu Bo to settle a debt of 3 million gold soul coins. The debt is now cleared. Note: I am solely responsible for any accidents that occur to me due to the herbs, and Dugu Bo bears no responsibility.]
After signing his name, Yu Xiaowei handed the note over.
Dugu Bo carefully examined it, then frowned and asked,
"Why is it your name, you brat? Isn't this girl the creditor?"
"Hey, signing my name is the same as signing Rongrong's name, right, Rongrong?"
Ning Rongrong nodded repeatedly.
Dugu Bo gave them a playful look, then pointed to the blank space left by Yu Xiaowei and asked...
"I can give you two herbs."
"Ten."
"Do you think this is Blue Silver Grass?"
Dugu Bo laughed in exasperation. "Three at most."
"It seems Senior isn't sincere. Rongrong, let's go. Senior, farewell forever. Please find someone else to treat your poison; this junior is powerless."
Yu Xiaowei shook his head and sighed, pulling Ning Rongrong as if to leave.
"Stop—!"
Dugu Bo roared, pacing back and forth a few times before, with a heart-wrenching expression, holding up five fingers. "Five herbs, that's the most. If you still don't agree, I'd rather return these 3 million gold soul coins."
"Senior is so generous~"
Yu Xiaowei chuckled, quickly stepping forward to give him a high five.
...
A moment later.
Yu Xiaowei pointed to three immortal herbs and said to Dugu Bo, who was sitting by the pool, eyes closed in meditation.
"Senior, I've selected three plants for now. The rest will stay with you for now. You won't renege on your promise, will you?"
Dugu Bo opened his eyes, his face showing displeasure as he looked in the direction Yu Xiaowei was pointing.
The plants Yu Xiaowei had chosen were: a large, eight-pointed white flower with shimmering, ice-crystal-like stamens; a plant resembling a cabbage, entirely fiery red; and finally, a golden tulip.
Eight-pointed Ice Grass, Fiery Apricot Blossom, and Silky Tulip.
These were the three most recognizable immortal herbs in the original story. Besides these, Yu Xiaowei could only recognize an eight-petaled immortal orchid and a cockscomb phoenix sunflower; he wasn't sure if the other immortal herbs had the names he remembered.
These three were the ones he and Ning Rongrong could consume today, eliminating the storage issue.
Upon seeing the Eight-pointed Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom, Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically, and he angrily cursed.
"You little brat, are you kidding me?"
"These two are the most poisonous herbs I have. If you're looking for death, go back to your Blue Lightning Clan and commit suicide. Don't cause trouble for me."
Yu Xiaowei laughed shamelessly,
"Senior, what are you saying? I cherish my life. Since I dared to choose these two herbs, I must have a safe and reliable way to take them."
"Is that true?"
"How could I joke with my own life? It's just that I'll need you to protect us when the time comes."
Dugu Bo squinted at him, and after a long while, he slowly nodded, squeezing out a single word through gritted teeth.
"Alright."
...
The Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom were what Yu Xiaowei had prepared for himself. Combined with the spring of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he could forge an invulnerable golden body for himself.
However, he didn't plan to absorb them now.
One reason was that he wanted to wait until he reached level 39 to use the medicinal power to break through the level 40 bottleneck, and then go to Sunset Forest to directly hunt for a soul ring.
The other reason was that Ning Rongrong was a little overwhelmed. Although Yu Xiaowei had been protecting her with his soul power, she was, after all, only a support-type soul master, and her body was too weak. She was already showing slight discomfort.
"Senior, please protect Rongrong."
Dugu Bo looked at him strangely. "What about you? Aren't you going to take the herb?"
"Rongrong can't stand the aura here. I'm worried that delay might cause complications."
"Heh, I didn't realize you cared so much for your little sweetheart."
After chuckling, Dugu Bo revealed his Martial Soul True Form, protecting Ning Rongrong from the ice and fire aura just as he had protected Yu Xiaowei before.
After picking the Qiluo Tulip, Yu Xiaowei solemnly instructed Ning Rongrong.
"Rongrong, the herb I chose for you has absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. It's a rare celestial herb, possessing the effect of strengthening the foundation and consolidating one's roots."
"After you take it, no matter what happens, remember not to tell anyone except Uncle Ning, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble for Senior Dugu."
Ning Rongrong obediently nodded.
Dugu Bo, who had transformed into the Azure Phosphorous Serpent King, was stunned upon hearing this, and a smile appeared on his cold face.
"I will keep this little girl's matter a secret."
"Thank you, Senior."
Yu Xiaowei thanked her and placed the Qiluo Tulip in Ning Rongrong's hand.
"Don't swallow it. Gently inhale the essence from the flower's stamen, slowly absorbing it into your body. Then use your soul power to drive the medicinal effects throughout your limbs and bones."
Seeing Ning Rongrong follow his instructions and take the Qiluo Tulip, Yu Xiaowei sat beside her, cultivating while observing her condition.
Soon,
Ning Rongrong's body began to change.
First, a rich floral fragrance accompanied by golden light was released from her body. Then, the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda appeared automatically, floating quietly in front of her, emitting a dazzling seven-colored halo.
The golden light intensified time and time again, illuminating the emerald green Jade Phosphorous Serpent King until it turned golden.
As time passed, the golden light gradually subsided. When the golden light completely disappeared, Ning Rongrong regained consciousness.
"Brother Xiaowei, I... I'm level 29!"
After checking her status, she couldn't help but rush forward and hug Yu Xiaowei's neck, shouting excitedly.
Looking at the jubilant Ning Rongrong, Yu Xiaowei smiled,
"Look at your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Ning Rongrong paused, then summoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and held it in her hands.
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine."
"Nine? How did it become nine stories?!"
Ning Rongrong covered her mouth, her voice trembling.
Previously, Ning Fengzhi had praised her as potentially the only genius in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in hundreds of years who had the chance to transform the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into an Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
And today, she found herself transformed into the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Tears blurred her vision, and she couldn't help but bury her face in Yu Xiaowei's arms and begin to cry.
.......
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