blogombal Chapter 30: Finally entering the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
Chapter 30: Finally entering the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
"That's natural...it must be..."
Everyone quickly echoed his sentiment. Others might not know, but Dugu Bo was truly capable of wiping out an entire family. His meticulous and calculating nature was well-known in the world of Soul Masters today.
They wouldn't dare mess with them even if they had ten times the courage.
Yu Tianheng was thinking that if Dugu Bo didn't have any usable main medicine, he might report it to his family and ask them to help him find some. Such a golden opportunity to win over Dugu Bo couldn't be missed. In fact, his joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was arranged by his family, firstly to cultivate a good relationship with the Heaven Dou royal family, and secondly, to win over Dugu Bo through Dugu Yan.
Despite being among the top three sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan currently only has one titled expert, even less than the auxiliary sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Therefore, Grandpa thought of following Ning Fengzhi's example and recruiting another expert from outside.
Dugu Bo, who had no affiliation with any sect or faction and whose only relative in the clan was his granddaughter, became the best choice at the moment.
However, Dugu Bo was an eccentric and unconventional man, making him very difficult to persuade. Thus, his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, became the best point of entry.
So, his grandfather arranged for him to come over.
In the process of getting closer to Dugu Yan, he did indeed fall in love with this straightforward girl.
However, we haven't been in contact for very long yet.
I don't dare to confess my feelings yet.
"If I can help this time, it might be an opportunity." Thinking of this, he couldn't help but steal a glance at Dugu Yan. Unfortunately, Dugu Yan's eyes were fixed on Jing Ke and Zhu Qing, and she was extremely attentive.
"Sister Zhu Qing, let me tell you..."
They chattered incessantly.
Breakfast was finished in no time.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Dugu Bo grabbed Jing Tianming by the waist and flew away, quickly disappearing from sight.
In a hurry.
The fierce wind stung his face, and Jing Tianming, the person involved, said he wasn't feeling well. But when he thought about entering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he felt that this was just a little hardship.
"Immortal Herb, I've arrived!"
He was thrilled and cried out in his heart to the wind.
Dugu Bo's "flight" speed was not slow; the surrounding objects almost turned into afterimages as they quickly passed by his eyes.
After an unknown amount of time, a vast expanse of thick fog appeared among the mountains, completely obscuring the ground.
From a distance, it looks as if there is a dormant active volcano there, constantly exhaling thick smoke that is then blown away by the wind, blotting out the sky and the sun.
Combining this with Elder Ji's previous description of the Sunset Forest, Jing Tianming finally understood why the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well had remained undiscovered for so many years. It seemed outsiders truly believed this area to be a volcanic zone.
Who would bother climbing into a volcano's crater if they had nothing better to do?
Therefore, sometimes the best shield is not necessarily a real, powerful figure, but rather a historical record passed down through generations.
History can be deceiving!
Let's not even mention that certain Korean country. If we don't have history, we'll create history. What belongs to others is mine.
Just make it up!
"That misty area is where my herb garden is located," Dugu Bo said, his tone quite proud.
Jing Tianming chose to put the candy in the container, and said in surprise, "But that looks like a volcano over there!"
"That's just what outsiders think," Dugu Bo said calmly. "Speaking of which, it can be considered a natural barrier."
"I see." Jing Tianming nodded.
"However, judging from the sulfurous smell wafting over, it does indeed resemble a volcanic crater. If I'm not mistaken, there should be a natural hot spring inside, right?"
"Otherwise, where does this water vapor come from?"
"That's right, you guessed correctly," Dugu Bo said with a smile. "This natural hot spring is very beneficial to plant growth."
"Therefore, it is a good place to cultivate medicinal herbs."
"Where there are hot springs, the surrounding soil usually contains a lot of minerals and the temperature is relatively warm, which is indeed suitable for the growth of certain plants, especially plants of the genus *Phyllostachys*," Jing Tianming analyzed with a smile.
"It seems that the main medicine should not be lacking."
"That's not all!" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow.
You'll see when you get there.
Jing Tianming nodded and said no more.
Before long, they were carried straight down a cliff, crashing to the bottom.
As you get closer, the first thing that catches your eye is a peculiar spring divided into red and blue sections by a clear, distinct river, with thick white mist rising from the dividing line at the very center. Moving your gaze to the shore, you see vibrant, multicolored patches of color, a truly magnificent sight.
As the distance closed further, Jing Tianming realized that these colored blocks were actually plants with peculiar appearances.
He was stunned, his eyes filled with genuine shock.
Novels are novels, but witnessing such a spectacle in person was a first for him, and he was truly awestruck!
I couldn't help but exclaim, "Such a wondrous place exists in the world! It's truly breathtaking!"
Dugu Bo was very pleased and laughed, "Truly amazing. When I first arrived, my reaction was just like yours."
Then Jing Tianming's voice suddenly turned serious, "Senior Dugu, if I was still unsure before coming here, and was just thinking of giving it a try."
"Now, I am completely confident!"
"Is it really true?" Dugu Bo's spirits lifted instantly, and he asked excitedly.
"Not only that, it might even help you and Miss Dugu improve your strength further," Jing Tianming said with a smile.
"Such a good thing?" Dugu Bo was thrilled, but still didn't hold out much hope, only sighing:
"As long as the poison in my body can be eliminated, I will be satisfied. As for improving my strength, young friend, just do your best and don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Jing Tianming, however, was quite confident and certain, "Senior, I am not speaking recklessly. However, to be honest, there are also rare and exotic herbs here that are suitable for my martial soul and can enhance my strength."
Before he could finish speaking, Dugu Bo readily agreed, "As long as it can cure the poison in my body and my granddaughter, young friend, take whatever you like!"
These days, who would be willing to help wholeheartedly if there's no benefit to be gained?
To be honest, the fact that Jing Tianming was able to state his needs on the spot actually made him feel more at ease and more confident that he could help him get rid of the poison.
A few exotic herbs are nothing compared to detoxifying and saving your life. If you're dead, nothing else matters.
Lost in thought, my feet touched the ground.
As he helped Jing Tianming to his feet, he hurriedly asked, "Young friend, which plant can be used as the main medicinal herb?"
Because he was standing in the intersection zone, and because his own martial soul possessed both hot and cold properties, Jing Tianming didn't feel much pressure. He looked around and, without delay, pointed to one of the herbs.
"Not one, but two."
"Senior, this is the Fiery Apricot Blossom, which contains extremely strong fire attribute energy and is a top-grade fire poison treasure."
As he spoke, he pointed to another tree on the opposite bank of the spring.
"This is the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, which contains extremely strong cold attribute energy and is a top-grade cold poison treasure."
It was precisely because his martial soul possessed one element of heat and the other of cold that he dared not consume both herbs simultaneously. After all, he wasn't certain whether his martial soul attributes were currently perfectly balanced. Therefore, the risk was still quite high.
One that is not in balance will become even more serious.
He'll probably die on the spot!
In comparison, Jing Tianming felt that the other two immortal herbs mentioned in the original work were more suitable for him.
"Young friend, are you planning to fight poison with poison?" Dugu Bo couldn't help but ask, his gaze following the movement.
But Jing Tianming shook his head and said, "No!"
"Senior, these two rare herbs are indeed top-tier poisons when viewed individually. However, when placed together, they can neutralize each other and have a synergistic effect. Consuming them at the same time will not only temper the body with ice and fire, but also greatly enhance physical strength."
"It can also make one immune to all poisons."
"Immune to all poisons?" Dugu Bo was greatly surprised.