Douluo Continent: Peerless God General, starting by deceiving Qian Renxue

Chapter 64 Refining the Body with Ice and Fire

Just before leaving, Dugu Bo suddenly remembered something and turned back to say, "By the way, Fei Huang, don't call me senior anymore. I'm not interested in such honorifics. If you can cure the poison in me and my granddaughter, then you'll be my friend, Dugu Bo."

"If I don't call you 'senior,' then what should I call you? Do you expect me to call you 'grandpa' like Sister Yanzi?" Nan Feihuang said half-jokingly.

"Haha, no need for that. Since I've said we're equals and friends, just call me Old Poison Master. That's what all the Title Douluos of my generation call me. If you call me senior, I'll feel really uncomfortable. My ideal is to become the number one Poison Soul Master in the world. I'll feel more respect if you call me Old Poison Master. What I told those education committee members before about teaching you poison wasn't a joke. If you're interested, I'm willing to teach you everything I know as a way of repaying you. Think about it, wouldn't it be interesting for an old poison master to teach a little poison master like you?" Dugu Bo laughed loudly.

No wonder Tang San always called him "Old Monster" in the original novel, and he didn't mind at all. It turns out that Dugu Bo was so unconcerned about formalities when it came to people he respected.

"Alright, old poisoner it is then. Senior is so carefree, it would be inappropriate for me to be so fussy." Nan Feihuang smiled. In fact, he was very willing to learn some poison skills.

When it comes to underhanded tactics, there's certainly nothing better than using poison.

The Book of Dunjia contains medical skills and methods for detoxification, but it does not contain any proper poison techniques. Although Nan Feihuang does not use poison as his main means of combat, knowing how to use poison but not using it lightly is not the same as not knowing poison at all.

Dugu Bo's poison skills are among the best on this continent. After all, he is known as a unique figure who, although he cannot defeat any Title Douluo on the battlefield, can still reduce the battlefield to only Title Douluo.

He's never won a one-on-one fight, but he's never backed down in a group battle—that's him.

"So, you old poison master, how about giving me a nickname? My ideal is to become the number one general in the world. What do you think I should be called?" Nan Feihuang asked.

"Oh, you want to become the strongest divine general? Well, calling you Little Divine General isn't right, it sounds like you're a little crazy. No good. And if your name is suitable, Southern General or Radiant General don't sound good either. I've got it, your name has the character 'fly' in it, so how about I call you Flying General?"

"Flying General?" Nan Feihuang was taken aback. It was indeed a title that suited his taste, but...

Historically, few have earned the title of "Flying General," and each one was a man of exceptional talent. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, there was Wei Qing, the Flying General of Longcheng, and Li Guang, the Flying General. At the end of the Han Dynasty, there was Lü Bu, the Flying General. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Li Keyong, the military governor of Yanmen, possessed divine military talent, was born loyal, and excelled in both strategy and martial arts. His loyalty to his country was perfectly matched with his integrity. He killed enemies with his own hands and always led the charge in battle. He was truly a man of exceptional talent, and thus earned the title of "Flying General."

The next person after them was Yang Ye, a member of the Yang family generals.

These were all generals, so Nan Feihuang hesitated.

"What's wrong? Don't you like me calling you that?" Dugu Bo asked, puzzled, when Nan Feihuang didn't respond.

Nan Feihuang shook his head. "No, Old Poison Master, I really like that title, but it seems I can't bear the name of Flying General right now."

"Hmph, although I don't know what the title 'Flying General' means to you, someone who aims to be the greatest general in the world actually says that he is not worthy of the title of general. He is so self-deprecating and lacks determination. I think your dream is just talk." Dugu Bo's words were filled with disappointment.

Nan Feihuang was suddenly enlightened. Dugu Bo was right. Even if he could never compare to the aforementioned famous generals, he was confident that he could surpass all the generals of Douluo Continent. At that time, what worries would he have about being named a Flying General of Douluo Continent? Would he dare not accept such a title?

"Old Poisoner, you're right. I have lofty ideals, so I shouldn't feel inferior. I accept the title of Flying General."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo said with satisfaction, "Haha, that's more like it. From now on, I'll be the Old Poison Master, and you'll be the Little Flying General. Let's address each other as 'old one' and 'young one' like this, hahaha."

After saying that, Dugu Bo laughed and left.

No one knew that the nickname of the future world-renowned Flying General Nan Feihuang was given to him so casually by Dugu Bo.

"Alright, before the old poisoner returns, I need to prepare for the detoxification. Let me see." Nan Feihuang searched around and soon found a white herb near the ice spring.

The top of the white herb resembled a large, octagonal white flower, with tiny, shimmering stamens in the center like ice crystals. It emitted no fragrance, and its location was precisely at the center of one side of the Extreme Cold Yin Spring.

Without the slightest hesitation, Nan Feihuang swung his halberd and simultaneously used the Big Dipper Immortal Track to quickly retreat, withdrawing more than ten meters away.

Wherever the halberd blade swung, the eight-pointed white flower fell to the ground, landing among the herbs. In an instant, a chill emanated from it, and a thin layer of white frost covered the surrounding herbs.

This herb is the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass that Tang San consumed in the original novel. It is also a celestial herb, but it contains an extremely potent poison. If consumed directly, it will inevitably cause the cold poison to attack the heart and lead to death.

However, this herb can produce amazing effects when taken in combination with another herb.

Nan Feihuang turned to the other side. In the center of the fire spring, there was a plant that was entirely fiery red. That was the Fiery Apricot, which was completely opposite to the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and belonged to the fire-attribute highly poisonous immortal product.

Nan Feihuang did not use the Fangtian Halberd this time because, according to the Dunjia Heavenly Book, a jade weapon must be used to harvest this herb.

Nan Feihuang quickly took out a jade dagger from his Brilliant Belt. Since he had anticipated coming to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, all the relevant preparations had naturally been completed long ago.

He flung out the dagger, severing the Fiery Apricot Blossom in one swift motion. At the same time, he channeled his soul power to draw both herbs towards him. However, Nan Feihuang did not touch them with his hands, as he could not withstand the fire and ice poisons at the moment.

The two herbs fell to the ground in front of Nan Feihuang at the same time. At this moment, their aura, which had originally been emitting extreme cold and heat, suddenly disappeared.

This is because the two plants counteract each other, and this is the only opportunity to take them. Without hesitation, Nan Feihuang picked up the two herbs and put them into his mouth at the same time.

These two rare herbs melt in your mouth; apart from being slightly soiled, they are surprisingly sweet and have a delightful fragrance.

Then, two beams of light, one red and one blue, flashed simultaneously on Nan Feihuang's body. Nan Feihuang immediately tore off his clothes, sat cross-legged in the very center of the Ice and Fire Spring, and began to fully circulate his soul power to absorb the medicinal power.

The two immortal herbs amplified Nan Feihuang's power far more than Tang San's, because his ghostly body was frantically absorbing the power of ice and fire to refine his body.

The clash between the two extreme forces of ice and fire made Nan Feihuang extremely uncomfortable. However, this impact was not enough to affect his spirit; he could just grit his teeth and get through it.

At the last moment, Nan Feihuang leaped into the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, using the spring water to refine the last bit of medicinal power.

These two herbs are the ones Nan Feihuang must consume first, because although these body-refining herbs do not directly increase soul power, they have the greatest effect on improving a soul master's physical qualities, which is related to Nan Feihuang's future cultivation of twin martial souls.

The body of a ghost or god grants Nan Feihuang greater potential.

He should be able to take a third immortal herb, just like Tang San. However, compared to the gentler-acting Wangchuan Qiushui Dew, which mainly enhances mental strength, Nan Feihuang is confident that he can take another powerful immortal herb in the future, such as Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, Hunyuan Immortal Herb, or Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.

While gaining the strongest physique, he will also greatly increase his soul power. However, when he absorbs the third type of potent immortal herb, even Nan Feihuang will likely suffer greatly from the combined effects of the three immortal herbs.

After all, not all immortal herbs are like the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, which has the ability to neutralize the power of other herbs; the power of most immortal herbs will only clash.

Therefore, in most cases, a person can only consume one type of herb.

Nan Feihuang always believed that, compared to all sorts of ingenious and convoluted techniques, the most important thing was still profound soul power.

In the future, as long as his soul power is profound enough and his physique is strong enough, he will have the power to split mountains and cleave seas with a single halberd strike. At that time, if he were to add exquisite techniques to his skills, he would become a true divine general.

Nan Feihuang has long planned for his future. In order to walk this path well, no matter how difficult it may be, he will try his best to get through it.

(End of this chapter)