Chapter 18: Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones

The appearance of immortal herbs in the original text was indeed limited, and Jiang Jie could only recall the few that appeared.

He had already consumed the two herbs of ice and fire, and the exquisite fragrance of the Qiluo Immortal was eaten by Dugu Bo. As for the Autumn Water Dew, which enhances spiritual power, he planned to use it himself since the most important aspect of absorbing a thousand-year soul ring across levels was spiritual power.

The Skylink Mushroom and Phoenix Crest Sunflower, being extremely Yang and robust, were definitely not suitable for Dugu Yan. The Blue Python Snake Martial Soul itself was poisonous and cold, so eating it could easily lead to an explosion.

As for the Qiluo Tulip and Eight-Petal Orchid, they were not quite suitable either. The former was luxurious, while the latter was mild and gentle, neither quite compatible with Dugu Yan.

As for the Lovesick and Heartbroken Red…

Well, although Jiang Jie felt that the story Tang San told was quite absurd, the idea that one had to spit blood for their loved one to take it was even more absurd, but whether to say it or not, this idea did make some sense.

At least, Zhu Zhuqing, who held a grudge, couldn’t pick this herb for Dai Mubai.

Jiang Jie also believed that Dugu Yan didn’t have the ability to pick this herb. After all, he had only known her for a few days. Although the Love Continent was full of romantic minds, they weren’t fools.

It seemed that only the Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones remained?

Recalling the description of the Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones in the original text:

[Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones, functions to nourish the tendons and bones, and open the Qi channels of the eight extraordinary meridians.]

The description was brief, and the effect was ordinary.

At least after Zhu Zhuqing consumed it, besides a significant increase in soul power for a short period, Jiang Jie didn’t see any other advantages. Perhaps increased cultivation speed and physical strength could be considered hidden enhancements.

But that’s what Jiang Jie was interested in.

The earlier the herb was consumed, the better.

Rather than procrastinating, it would be better to let Dugu Yan consume a herb like the Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones, which would quickly take effect and be absorbed, not only gently and without affecting her ability to take the next herb but also allowing her to enjoy the benefits of the herb sooner.

And the years it took to absorb the effects of the herb would also be the time Jiang Jie left himself to search for the herb’s records.

Tang San’s side was definitely out of the question.

He could only figure something out with Yue Guan and Yang Wudi.

After determining the herb, Jiang Jie searched the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, finding three herbs that matched the original description, but none were the Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones.

The four he found were Lovesick and Heartbroken Red, Skylink Mushroom, Phoenix Crest Sunflower, and Eight-Petal Orchid.

Growing on the “Black Extinction Stone” above, the white flowers with faint red veins were very conspicuous because there were no other plants around them, fitting the description of the king of flowers. It was obviously the Lovesick and Heartbroken Red.

The orchid, cockscomb flower, and chrysanthemum were also the easiest to find and were the only four that matched the original text.

The Qiluo Tulip was found to be similar, but there were four or five similar ones, and Jiang Jie couldn’t decide which one to pick, so he ignored it.

But the Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones were troublesome.

The description in the original text was ‘as clean as lotus root and white as snow’.

White flowers!

These little things were too common in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye. Jiang Jie really didn’t dare to choose randomly. If he accidentally mistook the Snowy Swan Kiss for the Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones, it would be a real mess.

“Trouble. I’ve been thinking about whether the Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones are suitable for Dugu Yan, but I didn’t consider how difficult it would be to find this thing. It’s giving me a headache…” After searching for two more rounds, Jiang Jie, still uncertain, lay on the ground with a blank stare.

A verdant figure flashed by and appeared in front of Jiang Jie in an instant.

“What are you muttering about? Have you finished absorbing it?” Dugu Bo looked down at Jiang Jie on the ground, a faintly amused expression in his eyes.

How to say it?

Because Jiang Jie’s appearance was too sharp, with his whole body naked except for a few large leaves tied around his waist to cover the important parts.

Wait a minute…

Leaves?! Dugu Bo’s old eyes suddenly widened, and his lips trembled: “You wastrel! You used the top-quality Snake Spirit Grass I’ve been cultivating for so long as clothes to cover your little sprout?!”

“And this vine… me…” Dugu Bo gritted his teeth, his heart trembling in pain.

Compared to the others, the leaves and vines Jiang Jie tied around his waist were planted by Dugu Bo himself in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.

In his eyes, the herbs he planted himself were much more valuable than those he didn’t know.

Jiang Jie was also dumbfounded.

No wonder the style of these leaves was a bit off compared to the other herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye. It turned out they were planted by Dugu Bo himself…

The two stared at each other, Jiang Jie feeling a bit uncomfortable under Dugu Bo’s gaze. Who stares at someone while they’re getting dressed? I’m not a beauty!

He put on his clothes while his gaze wandered elsewhere.

But just with a glance, Jiang Jie’s movements paused, and his eyes gradually widened. In his sight was a white flower growing under a rock, its petals crystal clear, emitting a sense of purity and flawlessness.

The location of the flower’s growth was very secretive, and Jiang Jie had overlooked it before.

“…The Water Lily Jade Skin and Bones?”

(End of the chapter)