Douluo Continent: All I Do Is Destroy Rings is Skill.

Chapter 135 The Past of Gu Long

"Hmm, are there any other herbs that can strengthen bones? Preferably ones that don't conflict with the Black Jade Divine Bamboo."

Ning Wuque nodded, quite satisfied with the decision; leaving behind the Fragrant Silk Fairy Item was the right thing to do.

Regarding the Bone Forging Pass, Ning Wuque had a rather crazy idea: to forge his entire skeletal structure into soul bones! Just like how he carved his body into a martial soul body.

But here's the problem: unlike the flesh, the skeleton can't evolve and adapt quickly. It's the hardest yet most fragile part of the human body, so you have to take some more radical measures to build it up.

Ning Wuque had three solutions to this problem, the first two of which were based on the existence of Electrolux.

The first method is to use the immortal herbs to forcibly forge the bones, and then let a large amount of soul power rush in, just like training the body, and with the help of Electrolux, drill holes and build a barrier.

The second option, which isn't cheap either, is to have Electrolux help study the structure of the soul bone and then list out feasible methods to modify his bones step by step.

As for the last one, just endure it, it will get better slowly. Although bones don't have the same strong regenerative and adaptive abilities as flesh, that doesn't mean they don't.

In order to support the body, the bones will adapt on their own through repeated absorption of nutrients, but this process is quite long.

Normally, the second and third stages can be carried out simultaneously, because physical evolution will drive bone growth. In fact, if Ning Wuque had taken it one step at a time, he wouldn't have needed to go through all this trouble.

These days, every time he switches on and off, it's like surging into a torrent! That's why it seems so difficult.

"It doesn't conflict with the Jade Bamboo? There is one, but it's not a celestial plant. It's an appendage of a celestial plant called the Earth Dragon Root. It's the longest root of the celestial Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. You have to chew it constantly to absorb its medicinal properties. It has the effect of strengthening bones."

The fragrant and exquisite fairy-like product spoke frankly, then offered a reminder:

"Let me make this clear first, earthworm root is very hard to eat. If you spit it out halfway through, it won't work. The longer you chew it, the better it is, until it has no effect."

"Is that all?"

"That's all. You can't take too many of these divine medicines unless you can completely deplete their effects. It's all clearly written in the notes that person left behind."

"I know."

After saying that, Ning Wuque didn't waste any more words and turned to leave. He had already gotten what he wanted.

As the description of the Fragrant and Elegant Immortal Items states, immortal items should not be consumed in large quantities, especially those with similar or conflicting medicinal effects. Accidental ingestion can lead to disability or even physical collapse.

Of course, if one can completely digest the immortal herbs one has taken, there will be no problem, but that time will probably have to wait until one becomes a Soul Emperor or even a Soul Saint.

A single celestial herb can at least elevate an ordinary Soul Master to the peak of Soul Douluo, and only Soul Emperors and Soul Saints can fully absorb its medicinal power.

"How was it? Did you find anything?"

"I've gained a lot; the switch for the third level is working very well."

"That's good!"

Ning Tian, ​​happy for Ning Wuque, hugged him. The two sat quietly together, chatting occasionally, waiting for the ancient dragon to finish refining the immortal item.

Time flies, and the ancient dragon spent a whole day refining it. After absorbing the Tongyou Night Orchid, he became extremely lifeless, looking like he could die at any moment.

"call-"

With a slight frown, Gu Long sat up. He lowered his head, clenched his palms, and shook his head after feeling the severely blocked soul power within his body.

"Great-grandfather, have you finished absorbing the essence?"

"Great-grandfather, how are you feeling?!"

Seeing that the ancient dragon had finished refining, Ning Wuque and Ning Tian stood up and gathered around, the former looking at the ancient dragon with some doubt.

Logically speaking, even if the ancient dragon that absorbed the immortal item couldn't break through to level 99, its martial soul should still undergo a transformation or evolution, right? Why is there no unusual phenomenon or feeling at all?

Ning Tian shared the same question: This doesn't make sense, does it? Could it be that the immortal ingredients aren't to his liking?

Seeing their confusion, Gu Long sighed helplessly and slowly explained:

"It's not that immortal items are useless, but that my own problems are more serious than I thought! If it weren't for my own fault, my martial soul Bone Dragon would at least have evolved into Bone Dragon King, possessing the ultimate attributes of death or darkness."

"I can still be considered young, so during the refining process, I focused more on transferring the celestial medicinal power to my martial soul than to myself. If my martial soul can successfully evolve and transform, I'm confident I can reach my limit within ten years!"

As he spoke, Gu Long took out the Heart of Qiluo, which was now his only hope.

Without hesitation, Gu Long first reinforced the bone cage of the three immortal herbs, and then took the Heart of Qiluo on the spot to try to detoxify.

Ning Wuque and Ning Tian looked at each other, but instead of disturbing Gu Long, they turned to the side and waited.

Because the Heart of Qiluo is not as difficult to absorb as a celestial item, the ancient dragon absorbed it in less than half an hour this time.

But when he got up, both Ning Wuque and Ning Tian could see the disappointment on his face. Clearly, the Heart of Qiluo could not cure the poison in his body and had wasted this essence that was comparable to a celestial product.

This poison isn't poison at all!

"Great-grandfather—"

Ning Wuque hesitated before speaking.

Shaking his head, Gu Long took a few steps to sit down beside the two. He knew what Ning Wuque wanted to ask, which was nothing more than the source of the "toxin" in his body. This was not something that couldn't be said.

After a moment's thought, he began to recount his story:

"The story of this poison in my body dates back to my youth. I know you deliberately looked into my past, Tian'er. Aren't you all curious about how I jumped from level 93 to level 98 in ten years? And what about my spirit rings?"

"Wuque is indeed curious. Although I cannot help you solve your problem, but—"

Ning Wuque was indeed very curious. As he spoke, he pointed to his head, implying to Gu Long that he had a way that he couldn't tell him for the time being but could help him analyze it.

Whether it will succeed is uncertain.

"I'd also like to know, great-grandfather, why don't you tell me?"

"Alright, then... tell me."

Seeing that both of them were offering him a way out, Gu Long took the opportunity and revealed his deepest secret:

"At that time, I only had the cultivation level of the sixth ring. Your great-grandmother and I traveled across the continent and eventually arrived at a remote mountain range in the west of the Star Dou Great Forest. There, I encountered an opportunity that changed my life and enabled me to become a Title Douluo with the seventh level of the Innate Realm."

It was a cave leading underground, below which lay a pool of blood-red water, and beside it lay the corpse of a dragon, several meters tall.