thefictionvixens Chapter 26 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Chapter 26 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
Chapter 26 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire
After passing through the poisonous array, a hill about 500 meters high came into view of the three of them. Because it was night, they could not see much of the scenery outside.
Dugu Bo led the two in a leap, and they arrived at the mountaintop. Upon arriving, Yu Tianyun and Dugu Yan were startled by the terrain before them. In front of them was an inverted cone-shaped valley, and the mountaintop they were on was at the edge of the valley. Thick heat and a sulfurous smell rose from the valley.
At this moment, Dugu Bo earnestly reminded them, "Yanyan, Tianyun, my medicine garden is just below. Remember what I said before: if you feel anything wrong with your body, leave immediately. Also, since you two both have beast martial souls, just use your martial souls to possess them. This will greatly increase your body's resistance, allowing you to withstand the attack for longer inside."
Dugu Bo's words made a lot of sense, so Yu Tianyun immediately summoned his martial soul. His whole body was flashing with lightning, and three soul rings, one yellow and two purple, quietly rose from his feet.
Although it's not advisable to reveal one's own spirit ring configuration, Dugu Bo has already brought him to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, which clearly shows that he values and approves of him. Moreover, Dugu Bo is truly a loyal friend. Xue Xing once helped him, and he served as a retainer in the Heaven Dou Empire for more than ten years. It wouldn't hurt for him to know now!
Sure enough, upon seeing Yu Tianyun's spirit ring, Dugu Bo's eyes widened in surprise, and he hurriedly asked, "Tianyun, what's this spirit ring of yours?"
Beside her, Dugu Yan witnessed Yu Tianyun's soul ring. Her cherry-like lips parted slightly as she stared at Yu Tianyun in astonishment. In an instant, however, a smile bloomed on her face.
Yu Tianyun didn't explain in detail, but simply gave a general overview: "I started training my physical fitness when I was three years old, and after awakening my martial soul at six, I trained in the gravity chamber every day. Therefore, my physical fitness far surpasses that of other soul masters of the same level, and I can absorb each soul ring beyond my level."
Upon hearing Yu Tianyun's words, Dugu Bo looked at him with a hint of admiration. What Yu Tianyun said was simple, but it must be extremely difficult to do. One could imagine how much sweat this child had put in and how much perseverance he had to endure such high-intensity training. He couldn't help but feel even more satisfied with him.
Dugu Yan's eyes were also full of heartache. Yu Tianyun was so outstanding, not only because of his talent, but also because of his hard work in cultivation. He must have suffered a lot!
After a moment of shock, Dugu Bo leaped down the dark, bottomless mountainside with the two of them.
The moist air kept pattering against Yu Tianyun's face, making it difficult for him to open his eyes. After about ten breaths, he felt the ground settle firmly on the ground and opened his eyes.
Before their eyes lay an oval-shaped pool, its waters a striking contrast of milky white and crimson. Though situated within the same pool, they remained distinctly separate, never encroaching upon each other, a truly wondrous sight. The pool emanated the energy of ice and fire, permeating the entire valley and constantly generating billowing steam. This was none other than the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire that Yu Tianyun had so longed for!
The pool is surrounded by all kinds of plants, each with its own unique shape and graceful swaying, making it look like a plant kingdom. These plants would all be rare and priceless treasures elsewhere.
Yu Tianyun stood cautiously amidst the flowers and grasses, his eyes burning with desire as he gazed at the rare herbs scattered across the ground. According to the herb list Yang Wudi had given him, he had already discovered several immortal herbs, including the most prominent Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Blossom, as well as the Myriad Treasures Sky-Piercing Chrysanthemum, Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, and Heartbreak Red Acacia, all of which appeared in the original novel. There were even some immortal herbs that hadn't appeared in the original work!
Dugu Yan was also very surprised. She did not expect that there would be such a beautiful place in the center of Sunset Forest, like a paradise. No wonder her grandfather chose this place as the medicine garden.
Dugu Bo looked at Yu Tianyun, who was beaming with excitement, his eyes full of anticipation: "This is my medicine garden, and also my place of seclusion. Tianyun, what are you going to do next?"
"Senior, Sister Yan Yan, I have a way to cure the poison in your bodies. Senior's medicinal garden is indeed a unique treasure. The ice and fire energies of that pool of water converge to create an environment that is extremely nourishing for plants. Plants growing here grow more than ten times faster than those outside."
The plants around here are all extraordinary. Just as the elder said, most of the flowers and grasses here contain deadly poisons, but there are also miraculous herbs and medicines that can transform a person.
For example, those two herbs, one called Fiery Apricot and the other called Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, are immortal herbs nurtured by absorbing the essence of the ice and fire energy of this pool. They contain pure ice and fire energy. A single herb is extremely poisonous, but using both together can cultivate a rare physique that is not afraid of ice and fire, and can be immune to all poisons.
"Senior, Sister Yan Yan, whichever of you consumes this will have the poison neutralized. However, along with the neutralization of the poison, your poison-based martial arts will also be neutralized, and your martial soul will no longer be tainted by poison!"
After hearing Yu Tianyun's words, the two felt like they were on a rollercoaster, first shocked, then lost in deep thought.
Dugu Bo's face also turned completely ugly. He broke the silence first, looking at the two immortal herbs with complicated eyes, and slowly said, "Tianyun, this matter is of great importance. I have been immersed in poison techniques all my life. This poison has long been integrated with my martial soul. If it is resolved now, although it can save my life, it also means that I will have to give up the results of my years of cultivation."
Dugu Yan bit her lip, a hint of hesitation on her face: "But if we don't neutralize it, this deadly poison will constantly threaten our lives and also limit our future development."
For a moment, the two hesitated.
At this moment, Dugu Yan frowned, turned her gaze to Yu Tianyun, and said softly, "Tianyun, since you recognize so many of the medicinal herbs here, is there really no other way to neutralize the poison in our bodies?"
Seeing Dugu Yan's pitiful appearance, Yu Tianyun stopped being mysterious and said in a deep voice, "There is indeed a way. Although the Ice-Fire Immortal Herb can cure your poison, its effects are too strong for you and will neutralize all the poison. If you trust me, I will take the Ice-Fire Immortal Herb. Once the effects are fully integrated into my body, my blood will have the diluted effects of the Ice-Fire Immortal Herb. Combined with some medicines to neutralize the poison and strengthen the body's foundation, the toxins in my body will be separated little by little from my flesh and bones and forced into my soul bones. This is the safest method!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo looked at Yu Tianyun, his eyes narrowed slightly. He thought about Yu Tianyun's behavior since they met, especially how Yu Tianyun had so frankly told him about the importance of the immortal herb. He no longer doubted Yu Tianyun's motives and nodded slightly, ready to agree. But at this moment, Dugu Yan behind him spoke first.
Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianyun, who was looking very serious, nodded slightly, smiled gently, and said in a clear voice, "Tianyun, I believe in you."
At this moment, Dugu Bo's face stiffened slightly, his heart filled with mixed feelings, as if his long-cultivated cabbage had been eaten by a pig.
(End of this chapter)