He relaxed his body completely, allowing the liquid in the pool to envelop him. He felt the warm energy rapidly penetrate his limbs and bones, and the exhaustion from the continuous battles instantly lightened.
Starlight didn't actually have any external injuries; his only discomfort came from the tearing sensation that followed the use of the Power of Destruction.
However, upon contact with this pool of restorative tonic, the pain within his body immediately eased significantly. This sense of comfort even made him shudder involuntarily.
He didn't know what the original base of the pool was, but the meager mana remaining in his body actually began to recover at high speed.
Feeling the power gradually filling his body, he thought to himself, “If this is only a replica, then how powerful must the true Dragon God's Tears be!”
He then turned to look at Moen and Xia Duo. Moen’s situation was similar to his, having only a slight mana deficit.
After soaking for just a short while, a visible flush returned to her delicate face, and she looked completely refreshed.
Xia Duo’s reaction was even more pronounced. Her shoulder had taken a solid stab from the House of Red’s Saint Rank assassin earlier; if Starlight hadn't used ice to seal the wound in time, her entire shoulder might have been torn in half.
In this miraculous pool, the massive wound on her shoulder was healing at a rate visible to the naked eye.
Sizzling black smoke rose from her wound, indicating that the dagger had been coated in some kind of potent poison.
However, thanks to the freezing effect, the toxin hadn't spread immediately. Now, those toxins were being rapidly neutralized by the pool water, vanishing into nothingness.
Starlight’s gaze then shifted to Po Kong. His reaction was the most exaggerated of everyone’s.
Due to the side effects of the War God Battle Qi, Po Kong’s body was always covered in dense, tiny wounds after high-intensity combat.
A trace of War God Battle Qi usually lingered in these wounds, which even Moen’s magic couldn't fully heal, leaving them to recover slowly on their own.
But now, the wounds on Po Kong’s body were healing at an incredible speed.
The War God Battle Qi clinging to the wounds reacted violently with the pool water, sending up a massive amount of steam that enveloped Po Kong, making it look as if he were in a steamer.
Within the mist, Po Kong’s figure flickered in and out of view, and only his sighs of comfort could be heard.
“Ah... this pool water is truly miraculous!”
Once the mist around him gradually dissipated, Po Kong gave a long stretch and let out a sigh of admiration.
He reached out a hand, scooping up some of the liquid shimmering with seven-colored light, and muttered softly as he brought it to his eyes:
“This stuff is so potent. If it could be mass-produced, it would be a super miracle medicine! If we carried a vat of this during a march, wouldn't we be able to keep casualties to a minimum?”
“Heh, you’re an interesting kid, but I can only say you’re dreaming!” Yserazor scoffed with a hint of disdain. “Setting aside whether you could even collect so many materials, the value of these ingredients alone would be an astronomical figure in your human world. Who could afford it?”
“Huh? Is it really that exaggerated? How much would it cost?” Starlight asked Yserazor curiously.
Yserazor pondered for a moment, seemingly calculating, before saying calmly, “I haven't calculated the exact figure... but one pool of this water would be worth about two million gold coins in your human currency.”
“Twenty thousand... that’s a bit pricey. Wait, what? How much? Two million???”
Starlight didn't react at first, but when he realized Yserazor had said “two million” instead of “twenty thousand,” his eyes widened, and his voice involuntarily jumped an octave.
“Two million gold coins?!”
Po Kong was also startled by the number, and the liquid in his hands nearly spilled. He looked down at the seven-colored liquid he was holding as if it were a mountain of gold, and couldn't help but swallow hard.
Moen and Xia Duo were also shocked by the figure, though they remained more composed.
Yserazor watched their shocked expressions and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
“What, startled already? Some of these materials are rare medicinal herbs left over from the primordial era, while others are magical plants that only grow in specific environments. Just collecting these materials cost me a great deal of time and energy. Not to mention, concocting this potion requires immense skill and experience. Did you think this was something that could be made just like that?”
Starlight shook his head with a wry smile. “This pool we’re soaking in isn't water; it’s practically burning money...”
“Actually, it’s not just that...” Moen reached out a hand, lightly rubbing the residual liquid on her fingertips, and said softly, “If I’m not mistaken, this replica of the Dragon God's Tears still has a defect.”
“Oh? A defect? Tell me!” Yserazor’s interest was piqued, and he turned to Moen with a flash of curiosity in his eyes.
Moen nodded, peering closely at the water’s surface as she spoke slowly. “While I can’t identify every ingredient, from what I can see, this liquid might not be a good medicine for ordinary people.”
She paused before continuing, “The medicinal power contained within is simply too overwhelming. It’s only because our constitutions and cultivation are decent that we can handle it; if an ordinary person were to soak in this, they would likely have been burst by the energy long ago.”
After hearing her analysis, Yserazor nodded thoughtfully.
He truly hadn't considered that issue while replicating the Dragon God's Tears; after all, with his dragon physique, even if the medicinal properties in this pool were ten times stronger, it wouldn't be a problem at all.
“Little girl, you’re right, that is indeed a minor issue,” Yserazor admitted generously. “According to the records, the true Dragon God's Tears not only had stronger effects but were also milder in nature. Even an ordinary person could drink them without any side effects.”
“Huh? You can drink this stuff? If you use it internally and externally at the same time, would you get better even faster?” Po Kong’s interest was also piqued, looking very much like he wanted to scoop up a handful for a taste.
Yserazor glanced at him. “Theoretically, it can be consumed directly. Especially since you have the War God bloodline, it shouldn't kill you.”
Hearing Yserazor give the okay, Po Kong grinned and unceremoniously scooped up a small puddle of the liquid, pouring it straight into his mouth.
After a long moment, while Starlight and the others watched with nervous eyes, he smacked his lips and evaluated, “Not bad. The flavor is a bit complex and hard to describe... it has a bit of a cooling sensation, but overall, it’s effective.”
Seeing this, Xia Duo couldn't help but warn, “Be careful, don't actually drink yourself into a problem.”
Po Kong waved his hand dismissively. “Don’t worry, Little Shadow, this bit of medicinal power won’t kill me.”
Just as he was about to lower his head for another big gulp, Starlight leaned in with a strange expression and whispered in his ear, “I’m saying, just a taste is enough! Do you really want to drink everyone's bathwater that badly?”
For a moment, Po Kong’s hand froze in mid-air, and the smile on his face stiffened.
He looked down at the liquid in his hand, then at the others in the pool, suddenly realizing that what he was drinking was essentially everyone’s bathwater.
It might have been fine if it were just the three beauties, and Starlight, being a mage, kept himself quite clean, so that wasn’t much of an issue either. But there were two dragons, Little Gold and Yserazor, soaking in the pool right now!
At that exact moment, Po Kong saw Yserazor let out a yawn while scooping up some water to scrub his armpits. His stomach instantly churned, and he immediately set down the multicolored liquid in disgust.
“Uh... I suddenly feel like this stuff is much more comfortable for soaking. Urgh...” Po Kong let out a dry heave.
Seeing this, Starlight couldn’t help but laugh. “What, not drinking anymore?”
Po Kong glared at him and snapped, “Why didn’t you say something earlier? I already took a sip!”
“You didn’t ask, and nobody forced you to drink it, right...?”
“...Fine, I was careless! But next time! Could you please remind me a little sooner?!”
The two sisters nearby were also amused by the scene. Moen covered her mouth and said softly, “Po Kong, didn’t you just say it tasted pretty good?”
Po Kong looked embarrassed and waved his hand. “Don’t mention it, just don’t mention it... I just want to forget this ever happened.”
“Heehee... Luckily Starlight warned you early, otherwise you would’ve drunk your fill... Wait?” Moen was laughing when she suddenly seemed to realize something, and her voice cut off abruptly.
She subconsciously reached up to touch her nose, her fingertips meeting a trace of warm liquid.
Starlight turned to look and was startled to find a trickle of blood leaking from Moen’s nose, while her lovely face was as red as a ripe apple.
“Moen! Are you alright?!” Starlight’s heart tightened as he asked urgently.
Moen also realized something was wrong with her body. She quickly wiped the blood from her nose and stood up from the pool.
The issue with the medicinal potency she had mentioned earlier was now manifesting. It seemed that with her relatively weaker constitution, her body was unable to handle such intense nourishment.
“I... I’m fine, I just feel a bit hot...” Fanning herself with her hand, Moen slowly walked out of the pool and sat down by the stone wall.
Starlight followed her quickly, looking her up and down for a moment to confirm that her condition wasn't serious.
However, after she reached the shore, Moen’s face grew even redder, as if it might drip blood, and even the tips of her ears were stained with a deep crimson.
“Are you really okay? Do you want some water?” Starlight stood up, reaching into his storage space to retrieve a waterskin and a cup, which he handed over.
Moen took the cup with a blushing face but didn’t drink immediately. Instead, she said in a voice that was almost a whisper, “Um... could you give me a towel?”
“Huh?”
Starlight blinked, then it suddenly clicked—Moen had just stepped out of the pool, and her long dress was completely soaked, clinging tightly to her skin and outlining her perfect figure with startling clarity.
He had seen Moen in a swimsuit back at sea, but this situation presented a different kind of allure.
Her current blushing was clearly not just due to the medicinal effects.
“Oh! S-Sorry!”
Starlight hurriedly pulled a clean towel from his storage space and handed it over with flustered movements.
A hint of an embarrassed blush rose to his own face as his gaze instinctively drifted elsewhere.
Moen took the towel and quickly wrapped it around herself. The flush on her face finally subsided a little as she whispered, “Thank you...”
Starlight cleared his throat, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. “Um... you rest for a bit. I’ll go see how the others are doing.”
Moen nodded and brought the cup to her lips, falling silent.
When Po Kong saw Starlight return to the pool in a fluster, a teasing smile appeared on his face again. “Hey, Little Star, why is your face so red? Did you see something you shouldn't have?”
Starlight glared at him and snapped, “Shut up! Stop talking nonsense!”
Po Kong laughed loudly and patted Starlight’s shoulder. “Don’t be shy, just say it out loud. Look, even Little Shadow didn’t say anything~”
Starlight shook his head helplessly, not bothering to entertain the teasing anymore. He closed his eyes and began to focus on absorbing the medicinal power from the water.
Not long after, Xia Duo also felt a sense of discomfort, but her reactions were quick. She withdrew from the pool before she reached her limit.
Shortly after, the group saw Little Gold suddenly shudder. He leapt out of the pool in a panic and scrambled away.
He had been jolted awake by a mysterious, swelling pain within him. By the time he regained his senses, he realized his body was on the verge of bursting from the excess medicinal power.
It was important to remember that Little Gold hadn't sustained any external injuries during the previous battle. While he was unconscious, he had been absorbing a massive amount of medicinal power without any awareness.
Right now, he was like a powder keg that could explode at any moment. Even his golden scales were tinged with an eerie red light.
He didn't dare delay for a second. Without even having time to speak to the others, he curled up to the side and began focusing entirely on breaking down the excess energy in his body.
Seeing this, Yserazor stood up from the pool with concern and went straight to Little Gold’s side to check on him.
Soon, only Starlight, Po Kong, and the still-unconscious Lian remained in the pool.
Po Kong glanced at Starlight with a trace of surprise in his eyes.
From the moment Moen left the pool, he understood that the ability to withstand the medicinal power was closely linked to one's physical constitution.
As a Swordsman whose strength was close to the Saint Rank, combined with the excellent genetics of the House of Mars, it wasn't strange that he could last this long.
However, it was highly surprising that Starlight, a mage, could also hold out until now. Even more unexpected was that Starlight’s face showed no signs of distress, as if he weren't anywhere near his limit.
“This Little Star guy... how is his constitution so strong?” Po Kong muttered to himself. Although he already knew Starlight’s physical body was much stronger than a typical mage’s, he hadn't expected it to be this exaggerated.
This discovery caused a strange competitive spirit to rise within Po Kong.
He secretly made up his mind to compete with Starlight and see who could stay in the pool longer.
Starlight seemed to sense Po Kong’s gaze. He opened his eyes slightly, glanced at him, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. “What is it, Po Kong? You’re not trying to compete with me to see who lasts longer, are you?”
Po Kong gave a soft snort and said casually, “What, are you scared?”
“Of course not. At worst, I’ll just get a nosebleed, right?” Starlight raised an eyebrow and accepted Po Kong’s challenge without hesitation, clearly not taking the “match” too seriously.
Not far away, Xia Duo overheard their childish wager. She shook her head and complained to Moen beside her, “Are humans... no, I should say, are men always this immature? What is there to be stubborn about?”
Moen simply smiled, hugging her knees as she watched Starlight. She answered softly, “Being a little immature isn’t necessarily a bad thing, is it?”
Xia Duo sighed helplessly and reached out to ruffle Moen’s hair. “Sigh~ Sister, how did you get infected by them too!”
Moen gently dodged Xia Duo’s hand, the gentle smile still on her face. “I just think this kind of atmosphere is nice. Even after going through so much danger, everyone can still keep this kind of mindset. Isn't that precious?”
Xia Duo paused, then she laughed as well. “You’re right. Perhaps it’s because they’re like this that we’ve been able to keep going.”
On the other side, the “competition” between Starlight and Po Kong continued.
In truth, Starlight was also a bit surprised. He hadn't expected to be able to endure this pool of medicinal water for so long.
After the medicinal power entered his body, it was being converted into mana at an astonishing speed. The efficiency far exceeded his expectations, to the point where it even made him feel a bit uneasy.
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