Descend upon the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

On the way back to Spirit Hall, Qian Xunfeng did not waste the many high-ranking soul masters he had brought out this time. Instead, he headed straight for Sunset Forest.

Sunset Forest

"For this expedition against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, each person will receive fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins. From now on, anyone who finds a poisonous miasma barrier in Sunset Forest will be rewarded with four million Gold Soul Coins."

Qian Xunfeng was in an excellent mood. With a grand wave of his hand, he took more than ten million Gold Soul Coins from the two hundred million paid by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. Half was awarded to the Spirit Saint Legion that had accompanied him, while the other half was offered as a reward for finding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Millions of Gold Soul Coins!"

For a time, the entire Spirit Saint Legion grew restless. That was four million Gold Soul Coins—enough to buy a top-grade thousand-year torso bone!

"Alright, form teams of four and set out!"

Qian Xunfeng was not worried about whether they might lose their lives in Sunset Forest. There were a hundred Spirit Saints here; they could massacre the entire Sunset Forest without the slightest pressure.

After all, aside from the possibility of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast hiding deep within Sunset Forest, lesser ten-thousand-year soul beasts would have no choice but to flee when facing four Spirit Saints.

After searching for nearly an entire morning, two figures, one gold and one black, flew over from afar with four Spirit Saints behind them.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope."

Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo had long since been assigned to search for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

This time, after the four Spirit Saints behind them found the poisonous miasma barrier outside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they encountered an Eighty-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and sent out a distress signal. They had been saved by the two Douluo.

"You have done well. Return and collect your million Gold Soul Coins from me. Spirit Hall will also provide your children with a certain amount of resources. If they become Spirit Saints, they may serve as Bishops at branch halls."

Qian Xunfeng appreciated subordinates who got things done, so naturally, he was not stingy.

"We are willing to die for Your Holiness the Pope!"

Upon hearing about the million Gold Soul Coins and the chance to become Bishops in a city, the four Spirit Saints immediately pledged their loyalty to Qian Xunfeng with great excitement.

"Uncle Golden Crocodile, send the signal and gather them back."

Now that they had found their target, Qian Xunfeng had Golden Crocodile launch a Signal Flare.

Within an hour, all the Spirit Saints had assembled. Some had suffered minor injuries, but no one had died. After all, not everyone would encounter an Eighty-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, lead the way!"

"Yes."

Within a valley filled with poisonous gas, the miasma seemed insignificant to the Spirit Saints Qian Xunfeng had brought.

Upon reaching the depths of the valley, the poisonous gas vanished. A faint scent of sulfur filled the air, and the grassland was covered with precious medicinal herbs, leaving everyone around them utterly stunned.

Seeing so many medicinal herbs, Yue Guan seemed to think of something, and his breathing gradually quickened.

"Who would have thought there would be such hidden wonders within this poisonous gas valley?"

Even Elder Golden Crocodile was astonished at the sight of so many herbs. How had Qian Xunfeng known about this place?

"A god told me."

Qian Xunfeng smiled faintly and shifted all responsibility onto a god that did not exist.

"A god?"

Golden Crocodile naturally knew that Qian Xunfeng had been chosen by a god, and he could not help but sigh inwardly.

Perhaps only a god could have known of such a miraculous place.

"You guard the perimeter. Uncle Golden Crocodile, Ghost Chrysanthemum Elders, come with me."

Since this concerned Immortal Herbs, Qian Xunfeng naturally could not allow these people inside. He had them guard the outside and see whether they could catch Dugu Bo.

If they could not recruit him, they would kill him on the spot.

When they reached the center, the sulfur smell became stronger. A hot spring divided into azure blue and crimson red halves appeared before them.

The two colors were clearly separated and did not mix, forming a peculiar balance.

"These are all Immortal Herbs!"

Yue Guan was the first to cry out in amazement. Looking left and right, his heart trembled uncontrollably.

A single Immortal Herb was hard to find, yet there were so many here!

"Oh? Immortal Herbs? Old Flower, you know these herbs?"

Gui Mei had never seen his close friend so flustered before, and he asked in confusion.

"That is right. My family has passed down illustrated records of Immortal Herbs for generations. We have searched until now without finding even one, yet there are so many here!"

Yue Guan suppressed his excitement and said apologetically to Qian Xunfeng, "My apologies, Your Holiness the Pope. This is my first time encountering the Immortal Herbs my family has pursued for generations, so I lost my composure for a moment."

"It is no matter. Since Elder Chrysanthemum knows these Immortal Herbs and has searched for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Elder Ghost for years, harvest them. You may choose two herbs first."

Qian Xunfeng did not recognize any of these Immortal Herbs anyway, so he might as well let Yue Guan handle it. Giving him two herbs as a reward would also strengthen his subordinates' loyalty.

"Thank you, Your Holiness the Pope."

Upon hearing that he could choose first, Yue Guan's face lit up with excitement. He began searching through the area, scarcely overlooking a single Immortal Herb.

Before long, Yue Guan returned carrying Immortal Herbs. With a trace of regret, he said, "Your Holiness the Pope, there is one herb of extraordinary uniqueness, called Lovesick Heartbreak Red. Only someone whose hearts are united and whose love is pure and sincere can pluck it by dripping a drop of heart's blood onto it."

"Then leave it for now."

Qian Xunfeng certainly could not find such a person either, so he might as well leave it for someone destined for it. After all, they could not use it.

"Elder Yue, have you chosen the herbs you want?"

"I have. This is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. It is the same as my martial soul. If I consume it, I may have a chance to become a Super Douluo."

"I chose the Meng You Jue Lan Hua for Old Ghost. It can strengthen Old Ghost's physique and his perception of the Soul Power around him. Perhaps it may even allow him to advance another step."

Yue Guan took out two Immortal Herbs, handing the Meng You Jue Lan Hua to Old Ghost while putting away the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

"We will discuss the rest after returning to Spirit Hall. I hope Elder Yue can help the Worship Hall's consecrates choose suitable Immortal Herbs as well."

Once they had gathered nearly everything, Qian Xunfeng led the group back, leaving behind two Spirit Douluo to guard the place.

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"Why are there still so many documents?!"

Qian Xunji sat in his chair, staring at the mountain of documents before him. He was so busy that his head was spinning.

"My dear big brother, come back quickly!"

He no longer wanted to be the Pope.

"Xunji? You still have not finished reviewing them?"

Ling Yuan approached with her beautiful hair flowing behind her and her rounded belly protruding. Seeing Qian Xunji in such a state, she covered her red lips and let out a pleasant laugh.

"Yuan'er, why are you here?"

Qian Xunji, who had been wearing a miserable expression, instantly regained his energy upon seeing Ling Yuan. He carefully helped her to a seat.

"I saw that you still had not returned so late at night, so I came to check on you."

"Do not worry. Once I finish handling these matters, I will go back. You are still carrying Little Baby, so you must not move around recklessly."

As Qian Xunji spoke, he gently rubbed Ling Yuan's swollen belly.

"Mhm. You could hand these matters over to Father first. They have nothing to do in the Worship Hall anyway, so let them handle it for now. You should focus on breaking through to Level 90."

Qian Xunji was already Level 89. He was only a short time away from receiving his Title, and with a breakthrough imminent, he naturally could not waste too much time.

"I know that. My father has been exhausted by these matters too, and my brother cannot be bothered to do them. So now, I am the only one doing the work."

As he said this, Qian Xunji wore a helpless expression. What could he do when his father and older brother were both so lazy? He could only rely on himself.

"Do not worry, Yuan'er. Within half a year, I will surely gain my Title."

Thanks to Yeyu Junli for the two Monthly Tickets and seven recommendation votes.