Inside the tent
Dugu Bo and Dai Chengfeng had already finished their conversation, and Dugu Bo couldn't wait to take the Great Restoration Pill to find Dugu Yan.
Meanwhile, Dai Chengfeng stepped out of the tent and found his uncle Zhu Fan, as well as Ye Renxin and Ye Lingling.
The three of them were sitting around a campfire at the moment. Ye Renxin and Zhu Fan were chatting, though most of the conversation was Zhu Fan enthusiastically describing how wonderful the Star Luo Empire was…
Ye Lingling, on the other hand, sat quietly hugging her knees, listening to the crackling of the fire.
Her eyes were unfocused, lost in thought, occasionally shyly biting her lips.
In the glow of the fire, her cheeks were slightly flushed…
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng approached.
Seeing him, Ye Lingling only stole a quick glance before immediately burying her head in her knees, seemingly afraid to meet his gaze.
Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng chuckled inwardly. 'Sometimes, looks really are justice, especially in the eyes of young girls.'
Then, Dai Chengfeng deliberately sat down next to Ye Lingling.
He could clearly feel…
The instant he sat down, Ye Lingling's delicate body trembled slightly.
"Lingling, why are you so nervous? I don't bite."
"I'm… I'm not nervous. I just… just…"
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's question, Ye Lingling's previously lowered head slowly rose.
Her long lashes, trembling like butterfly wings stirred by a gentle breeze, revealed her nervousness.
She hesitantly opened her mouth, her soft pink lips parting, but her mind seemed blank, unsure how to explain herself. She looked adorable and endearing.
"Haha…"
Dai Chengfeng laughed heartily, glancing at Ye Renxin's amusing expression—a mix of frustration at his granddaughter's shyness and a hint of jealousy.
On purpose, right in front of Ye Renxin, Dai Chengfeng gently reached out and softly patted Ye Lingling's head.
"Ah?!"
In an instant, Ye Lingling resembled a startled little kitten whose tail had been stepped on. Her big round eyes widened in shock and confusion, staring straight at Dai Chengfeng.
It was as if she might jump up at any moment.
Of course, this was reality, not a manga.
Otherwise, Dai Chengfeng felt sure he would see little puffs of white steam rising from Ye Lingling's head due to her embarrassment, like a tiny steam engine being lit, exuding a soft and bashful aura.
"Dai! Cheng! Feng!"
Across from him, Ye Renxin, who had clearly witnessed the scene, nearly growled through gritted teeth, enunciating each word slowly.
Faced with Ye Renxin's "threat," Dai Chengfeng's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Elder Ye, look how you're getting flustered again…"
"Clearly, Lingling isn't angry."
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng turned to Ye Lingling, his eyes full of inquiry, as if asking: Lingling, are you angry?
Ye Lingling's delicate face flushed red. Meeting Dai Chengfeng's inquisitive gaze, she shyly shook her head slightly, her silver hair swaying gently in the breeze.
Then, in a soft, sweet voice, she addressed her grandfather, "Grandpa, don't scare Chengfeng…"
"Huh?"
Instantly, Ye Renxin froze, petrified in place. His mouth hung slightly open, pointing at himself in disbelief. After a long pause, he managed to stammer, "Me, scare Dai Chengfeng?"
"Lingling, you…"
Seeing Ye Renxin's disbelieving and pitiful expression, Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but burst into laughter.
This laugh only made Ye Renxin feel even more frustrated.
Pointing at Dai Chengfeng, his finger trembling slightly, he exclaimed, "You brat! You're always bewitching my granddaughter!"
Dai Chengfeng shrugged innocently, feigning helplessness. "Elder Ye, you're misunderstanding me. I was just talking normally with Lingling. Besides, how can I help it if Lingling is so adorable…"
"I… adorable?"
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's straightforward compliment, Ye Lingling quickly buried her head again, blushing even more deeply than before.
This time, she hid even further, leaving only her two small, crimson-tinted ears peeking out.
Watching the lively scene unfold, Zhu Fan couldn't resist chiming in. "Elder Ye, let's not meddle in the affairs of the young. Besides, I can clearly see that Lingling isn't angry…"
"Shoo, shoo, shoo!"
"This isn't your cabbage we're talking about!"
Ye Renxin snorted angrily, though despite still looking sulky, he was left helpless by his granddaughter's shy demeanor.
At this point, seeing that his goal had been achieved, Dai Chengfeng decided to stop teasing Ye Renxin, who was utterly devoted to his granddaughter.
Instead, he turned to Zhu Fan. "By the way, Uncle, there's something important I wanted to discuss with you."
"Important? Good news or bad news?"
"Definitely good news."
With that, Dai Chengfeng took out an exquisite glass vial from his soul-guided ring. Inside were nine translucent white pills.
"These are the Great Restoration Pills I just refined. They have the effect of cleansing meridians, washing away impurities, and transforming the body."
"After consumption, they not only significantly enhance a soul master's aptitude but also improve the speed of soul power cultivation."
"In short, there are plenty of benefits…"
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng poured one Great Restoration Pill into Zhu Fan's hand.
"Cleansing meridians, washing away impurities, transforming the body, and greatly enhancing a soul master's aptitude…"
Looking at the pill in his hand and inhaling its refreshing herbal fragrance, Zhu Fan's eyes filled with surprise and delight.
"Chengfeng, you actually know how to refine such treasures?!"
Dai Chengfeng smiled and explained, "Uncle, you know I loved reading books when I was young. This was just a prescription I came across in an ancient text by chance."
"It's just that the ingredients required for refining it are too rare, so I never had the opportunity until now."
"Well…"
"This time, I finally found the main ingredient in Elder Dugu Bo's medicinal garden and managed to refine one batch—just one batch."
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's explanation, Zhu Fan's eyes widened in amazement. He carefully tucked the Great Restoration Pill away, planning to consume it later.
At the same time, he exclaimed, "Such a precious pill!"
"That's the medicinal garden of a Title Douluo, and it was barely enough to refine just one batch…"
As he spoke, Zhu Fan patted Dai Chengfeng's shoulder affectionately. "Chengfeng, Uncle didn't raise you in vain!"
Meanwhile, Ye Renxin and Ye Lingling, upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's description of the Great Restoration Pill, were equally astonished.
Especially Ye Renxin.
As the Saint of Medicine, he understood better than most just how precious a pill like the Great Restoration Pill was. Calling it a "heavenly treasure" wouldn't be an exaggeration.
If it were put up for auction…
He believed it would drive the top powers of the Douluo Continent to fight tooth and nail over it!
After all, simply enhancing talent wasn't terrifying. But if someone already had strong innate talent and then consumed the Great Restoration Pill…
In the future, barring an untimely death, they would almost certainly become a Title Douluo!
Who wouldn't want such a pill?!
Thus, gazing at Zhu Fan, Ye Renxin's eyes were filled with envy and longing. 'Lingling's talent may be better than mine, but even she may struggle to cross the chasm between Soul Emperor and Title Douluo.'
'If I could get a Great Restoration Pill for Lingling, her chances of becoming a Title Douluo in the future would increase significantly…'
Thinking this, Ye Renxin opened his mouth.
But in the end, he swallowed his words back down.
He didn't know how to ask, given how precious the Great Restoration Pill was.
'Buy it with money?'
'Dai Chengfeng is the fourth prince of the Star Luo Empire—does he even lack money?'
'Trade for it?'
For the moment, Ye Renxin truly couldn't think of anything valuable enough to match the Great Restoration Pill.
After all, as Dai Chengfeng had said…
It wasn't just about having the recipe and the skill to refine it—the key lay in the raw materials!