Dai Chengfeng looked at the "strange" Ye Renxin and Dugu Bo, nodded in confusion, and said, "Alright."
Then, with curiosity, he walked over to the water barrel near the ruins of the wooden cabin.
This time, having prepared in advance, though Dai Chengfeng still felt incredibly light, his speed remained under control.
Opening the lid of the water barrel and using the moonlight, Dai Chengfeng finally saw his current appearance.
"What is this?"
A faint golden-blue flame swirled around Dai Chengfeng's body, somewhat resembling the aura burst of a Super Saiyan. One eye was bright gold, the other a deep, profound blue—indescribably eerie yet holy.
At the same time, his bare upper body revealed eight-pack abs, with nearly perfect muscle definition.
Faint golden-blue patterns resembling a winged, golden-blue tiger were etched onto his chest.
His golden hair flowed wildly, each strand burning with golden-blue flames.
The most significant changes, however, were to his appearance.
If the previous Dai Chengfeng still carried a hint of youthful innocence, now he had fully transformed into the image of a young man.
His demeanor matched—full of youthful vigor but also carrying a touch of cold-blooded authority.
In short—one word: handsome!
How to describe it?
"The youth, bathed in the light of the white moon above."
"No wonder Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan suddenly couldn't bear to meet my gaze…"
Dai Chengfeng shook his head, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
He didn't mind these changes at all.
After all, as someone who had traveled through worlds, Dai Chengfeng understood perfectly well—
Sometimes, a person's outward appearance could be the "key" to unlocking shortcuts.
At this moment, Ye Renxin, watching Dai Chengfeng's back, then glanced at his granddaughter and Dugu Yan. Seeing them whispering shyly while stealing glances at Dai Chengfeng's back, their faces flushed with bashful joy, he sighed in exasperation.
He had to admit—it infuriated him.
"How infuriating!"
"This brat, Dai Chengfeng, how did he suddenly become even more handsome than I was back in the day? My poor little grandchild…"
Listening to Ye Renxin's jealous remarks,
And seeing his granddaughter's blushing, heart-fluttering expression, Dugu Bo felt the same way, looking at Dai Chengfeng with eyes full of vigilance.
Still, he couldn't help but "righteously" explain, "Old Ye, you're joking."
"You think I haven't seen what you were like when you were young?"
"Back then, you couldn't compare to Prince Chengfeng."
Pausing here, Dugu Bo changed the subject, "But honestly, I think my youthful charm is enough to rival his…"
"???!!"
Ye Renxin thought he was shameless enough, but never expected Dugu Bo to surpass him completely.
Watching Ye Renxin and Dugu Bo compete over who was as handsome as Dai Chengfeng, Zhu Fan shook his head in exasperation, "Childish!"
"You're not kids anymore—what's there to argue about?"
As he spoke, a smug smile appeared on his lips. "Besides, how can you compare to me?"
"Don't they say nephews resemble their uncles? Hmm!"
"Nonsense! You're not old either, but you can't compare to Dai Chengfeng at all. Clearly, I'm the real one…"
Until Dai Chengfeng returned from the water barrel.
Zhu Fan and the other two were still arguing fiercely, their faces red, unwilling to concede to one another.
Dai Chengfeng chuckled, paying no mind.
After all, men could sometimes be inexplicably mysterious—sometimes just a simple phrase like "you're impressive" was one of the highest honors among men.
It wasn't until much later, when the conclusion "Dai Chengfeng is as handsome as us three" was reached, that the three finally nodded in satisfaction.
Thus, the great debate came to an end.
Dai Chengfeng shook his head in resignation, finally finding the opportunity to speak. "Elder Dugu Bo, come with me for a moment."
With that, Dai Chengfeng walked toward the tent Zhu Fan had set up for him earlier.
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's words, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan exchanged glances, their eyes filled with tension.
After all, they hadn't forgotten that Dai Chengfeng had been refining pills inside the wooden cabin.
Though it seemed Dai Chengfeng's sudden surge in power indicated the successful refinement and consumption of a pill, after all, it concerned their lives and those of their loved ones—who could truly remain completely calm?
Even Ye Renxin, Zhu Fan, and Dugu Bo's arguments over "nonsensical" matters stemmed from noticing Dugu Bo's tension and worry, trying to ease his anxiety with lighthearted banter.
"Sigh…"
Dugu Bo took a deep breath. "Coming!"
Soon, the two arrived one after the other at Dai Chengfeng's tent.
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng looked at his pants, which had clearly torn again. "Elder, please wait a moment while I go change."
"It's fine—we're both men…"
Dugu Bo didn't care at all.
Dai Chengfeng shook his head. "Elder, please wait. I carry a great 'instrument'—it'd be bad if it hurt you…"
Dugu Bo: "?!?"
…
Dai Chengfeng had always used Innate Origin Metal Qi to temper his body, combined with his White Tiger martial spirit, causing him to grow taller than his peers and mature faster.
Thus, Dai Chengfeng always kept larger-sized clothes and pants prepared in his storage ring.
He wouldn't run out of options.
Soon, Dai Chengfeng changed into a new set of clothes, and Dugu Bo entered the tent, his face serious and tense.
"Prince Chengfeng, the pill… was it successful?"
"Mission accomplished without fail!"
Dai Chengfeng smiled, taking out two pre-separated Great Restoration Pills Pills from his storage ring and handing them to Dugu Bo.
"That's good, that's good…"
Receiving Dai Chengfeng's confirmation, Dugu Bo finally let out a deep sigh of relief, collapsing onto a chair, his face filled with joy and gratitude.
Truthfully, if it were only about his own life, he might not have been so nervous—but this also involved the life of his granddaughter, Dugu Yan…
"I wonder, how should this pill be taken?"
Dugu Bo looked at the two translucent Great Restoration Pills Pills in the jade bottle in his hand, curiosity gleaming in his eyes.
Dai Chengfeng recalled Tang San's method of detoxifying Dugu Bo from the original story, then took a sip of tea. "This pill is called the Great Restoration Pills Pill. It has the effect of cleansing meridians, washing away impurities, transforming the body, and significantly enhancing one's resistance to poison attributes."
"Dugu Yan's poison is still shallow—she can take this pill directly."
"The process of cleansing her meridians will also wash away the weak toxins in her body. Though it might cause her soul power to dissipate slightly, it'll be offset by the soul power boost from the Great Restoration Pills Pill—no need to worry."
"In fact, it can greatly enhance her cultivation potential, offering countless benefits and no harm."
"Who knows—you might even see the glorious achievement of two Title Douluos in your Dugu family."
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng smiled and gave a slight bow. "Let me congratulate Elder Dugu Bo in advance."
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's congratulations, Dugu Bo's eyes widened in astonishment as he stared incredulously at the Great Restoration Pills Pill in his hand.
"Two Title Douluos in one family?"
"This tiny pill has such powerful effects?!"
But recalling how Dai Chengfeng had undergone a near-complete transformation after leaving the wooden cabin, Dugu Bo stopped doubting, his eyes filled with joy.
Prince Chengfeng had given such a precious pill to him and his granddaughter without hesitation…
For a moment, Dugu Bo felt even more grateful toward Dai Chengfeng.
Standing up, he bowed deeply to Dai Chengfeng, his expression solemn. "Your Highness's great kindness."
"I swear—if anyone tries to harm you in the future, they'll have to step over my corpse first!"
Dai Chengfeng's eyes flickered with delight as he smiled and helped Dugu Bo up. "Elder, no need for such formalities."
Then, he suddenly asked, "Oh, right."
"Elder Dugu Bo, do you and Miss Dugu Yan have soul bones?"