The Missing Ah Yin

On the hilltop atop the outer edge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest, a young girl is looking down into the valley.

Steam with strong energy fluctuations rose and surged, and Su Yue Shen was complicated.

"It really is them..."

In fact, she had never actually met the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King, as these two Dragon God had died long before the Dragon God's fall.

The Silver Dragon King was born after the Dragon God was killed by the Asura God Sword and split in two.

Even so, as the new generation of the Dragon Clan King, Su Yue would never mistake the aura of her own kind, and her mood was inevitably somewhat low.

Each of the Nine Great Dragon Kings is extremely powerful, having inherited a portion of the Dragon God's power.

However, the supreme powerhouse who once stood at the pinnacle of all realms now slumbers eternally in this valley, never to awaken again...

Su Cheng glanced at her and said softly, "Let's go, let's go downstairs first."

In his perception, there was no one in the valley at this moment, Dugu Bo was not here.

He must have had to go out temporarily, which makes things much more convenient.

Although this Poison Douluo's strength didn't pose a significant threat to him, it at least saved him a lot of trouble.

He did not want to clash with Dugu Bo unless absolutely necessary, or to expose his presence to the other party.

"Um."

Su Yue responded softly, then flew down into the valley where the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was located.

Although she is only at the peak of the Soul Master level, with her ability to control multiple elements and her strong physical qualities, entering the valley is not difficult for her.

The two quickly arrived at the hot spring.

The surrounding exotic flowers, rare herbs, and divine plants shone brilliantly under the sunlight, and the air was filled with a rich blend of ice and fire energy, so intense that it was almost capable of corroding the human body.

However, all this beautiful scenery and strange phenomena did not seem to touch Su Yue's heart.

She simply stood beside the spring, gazing intently at the distinct red and white water.

Su Cheng glanced at Su Yue, his eyes flickering slightly, but he didn't offer any words of comfort. He simply turned around silently and walked towards the place where the Immortal Herb were.

He didn't want to spout any grand principles; they were meaningless.

To the Dragon Clan, he was ultimately just an outsider, a bystander. He could not empathize with them, nor could he grieve for the fall of the Ice and Fire Dragon King.

If that's the case, why bother with pretense and saying such meaningless things?

It's better to let the other person calm down.

Before long, Su Cheng quickly acquired many Immortal Herbs from the valley, such as the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, and Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

As for the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot growing next to the spring, he couldn't take them with him.

Although he possessed True Power, Su Cheng was not afraid of the ice and fire poison contained in these two Immortal Herbs, but he could not preserve them for long and could only throw them into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to destroy them.

Although it's a bit of a waste, there's really no better way to deal with it.

After all, neither he nor Su Yue needed these two things.

Considering the many opportunities Tang San might obtain in the future, only this place and the Blue Silver Grass Forest offer him a chance to make a move.

As for the others, whether it's the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, the City of Slaughter City, or even the Slaughter King Tang Chen and the divine artifact Asura God Sword, they are all related to gods. Su Cheng doesn't know if it will alarm the Divine Realm, so he can't easily touch them.

However, these are ultimately just minor details.

Such methods of altering aptitude in the mortal realm are hardly sophisticated in the face of divine power.

Even setting aside the God King Power, if it were Su Cheng himself, as long as he recovered to his peak level, he could easily improve the aptitude of an ordinary Soul Master.

Therefore, if Tang San was already the chosen successor of the gods, even if he tampered with things here, it would only be better than nothing.

Rather than saying that taking the Immortal Herb here was to weaken Tang San, his real purpose was to influence the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils.

After everything was settled, Su Cheng returned to the girl's side.

Her mood no longer seemed as low as before; she just stood there lost in thought, seemingly pondering something.

Su Cheng also glanced at the strange spring water in front of him, which was constantly boiling and steaming. He did not ask the other party if they were interested in the ice and fire dragon Dragon Bone at the bottom of the spring, or whether there was an ice and fire dragon soul in it.

Su Yue was well aware of his strength and would not hesitate to be polite if necessary.

Since the other party hasn't spoken, they probably don't have any interest in the Dragon Bone and dragon soul at the bottom of the spring. In that case, there's no need for him to ask any further questions. Let this treasure land continue to maintain its current environment.

Su Cheng turned his head, his gaze returning to the garden behind the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. "Su Yue, what do you think of the scenery in this valley?"

"Um?"

Hearing his question, Su Yue snapped out of her reverie and looked up in the direction he was pointing, towards the valley.

This place is indeed beautiful.

Sunlight filters through sparse clouds into the valley, illuminating the vibrant colors of the flowers and grasses, creating a scene reminiscent of a flowing painting...

"To be honest, I have traveled to many places, including mountains, seas, grasslands, and passes... but I have never seen a more beautiful landscape than this."

Su Cheng murmured his praises, seemingly completely captivated by the magnificent and fantastical scenery.

After a brief silence, he looked at Su Yue and said, "I remember you briefly mentioned the story of the Mountain Dragon King clan to me. Could you tell me more about it?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yue glanced back at him, but without asking why, she began to speak softly.

"Long ago, the Dragon God found a life-bearing planet completely covered by the ocean. Although Dragon Clan are not afraid of water, they cannot live in the ocean. So, the Dragon God created the Mountain Dragon King and commanded it to transform its body into mountains and continents, providing the Dragon Clan with a place to reproduce and live..."

"Once the Mountain Dragon King reach adulthood, they must transform into mountains and continents to provide for the reproduction and survival of other Dragon Clan. Therefore, this race is extremely rare..."

"The Dragon God, grateful for their achievements, bestowed upon the Mountain Dragon King's lineage a single sentence: 'The Mountain Dragon shall reign forever...'"

"Every Mountain Dragon, upon reaching adulthood, can be granted a royal title. They lose their freedom but gain a lofty status. Among the Dragon Clan, they are revered as the head of the Nine Great Dragon Kings who do not roam the world."

"... Indeed, it is great." After listening to her finish speaking quietly, Su Cheng couldn't help but sigh. "Some people, even after they pass away, can only be buried silently in the desolate mountains and wilderness where no one cares. The better ones might have a tombstone as a trace of their existence."

"In contrast, the Mountain Dragon King can continuously nourish all things and shine through the ages, which can probably be considered a continuation of life in another sense."

"..." Su Yue pursed her lips, glanced once more at the magnificent and breathtaking scenery in the valley in front of her, and seemed to slightly curl her lips.

She knew that Su Cheng was only saying those words because he saw that she was in a bad mood, and he was trying to comfort her in this roundabout way.

Actually, Su Cheng was overthinking it.

When she first sensed that the remains of the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King were buried in this place, she did feel down for a moment, but not to the point of being so fragile.

Such emotions are fleeting.

The Dragon Clan has undergone tremendous changes over the years. Apart from the Golden Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian, the other Dragon God have been dead for a long time, and some of them were even personally killed by the Dragon God back then.

In this situation, it would be truly strange if she were to say that she was so troubled that she couldn't let go of it.

However, when she felt down, there were people around her who could see it and offered words of comfort.

This feeling seems pretty good too.

"I guess I've changed too..." Su Yue murmured to herself.

In the past, she would not, and could not, show the slightest weakness.

She is the queen of the Dragon Clan, the ruler of Soul Beast, and the hope of her race.

If even she is immersed in a depressed mood, others will only have less confidence in the future.

Su Yue turned her head, feigning disdain, and said, "You make it sound so nice, but would you be willing to sacrifice yourself to leave a legacy for ten thousand years?"

"Then I probably won't be willing for now." Su Cheng scratched his head, looking quite frank. "There's nothing I can do. I'm just a selfish and narrow-minded human, not as righteous as you Dragon Clan."

"Tch." Su Yue scoffed lightly, extending her slender white hand towards him. "Give it to me."

"What?"

"Those rare herbs you just stole."

"What do you mean by stealing?!" Su Cheng retorted loudly, his eyes wide. "Those are all unclaimed items... How can Soul Master's business be considered stealing?"

"Anyway, that's not yours, give it back to me."

"No."

"Hmph, thief!"

"Robber."

Su Yue raised an eyebrow and said angrily, "Who are you calling a robber!"

"I took it first, so it's mine. If you insist on having it, isn't that stealing?"

"Nonsense! Those things were growing here naturally; you just picked them before they were ready!"

"Anyway, it's mine now. If you want to take it, wait until you're stronger than me."

"I already said, it wasn't robbery!"

Su Cheng ignored her and turned to walk out of the valley.

Seeing this, Su Yue gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do about it. She could only follow him silently with a gloomy face.

But she wasn't really angry, and there wasn't a trace of anger in her eyes.

After a few playful arguments, my mood actually brightened up a bit.

Those rare and exotic herbs that originally grew here were indeed quite extraordinary, containing extremely powerful special energy.

For ordinary Soul Master, any one of these plants would be enough to reverse their aptitude or even change their fate, but for Su Cheng, they were obviously nothing special.

The real reason I argued with myself about the ownership of the Immortal Herb was to stir up my emotions and distract myself.

"That bastard really treats me like a little kid..."

A month later, in the southern mountains of the Heaven Dou Empire, Su Cheng and Su Yue stood by a pool of water.

While this place may not be as exquisite as the magnificent scenery of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it is far more grand and spectacular.

Surrounded by mountains, a massive waterfall cascades down from the sky, crashing into the pool below and splashing countless droplets, creating a deafening roar.

Under the sunlight, a rainbow of seven colors stretches across the pool, creating a stunningly beautiful sight.

But faced with this magnificent scenery, Su Cheng's eyes appeared slightly gloomy.

He did not sense Ah Yin's presence behind the waterfall.

"Wait here for me."

Without waiting for Su Yue's response, he lifted himself up and effortlessly passed through the waterfall, arriving at the deep, dark cave hidden deep within.

They quickly traversed the narrow cave in complete darkness, arriving directly at the deepest stone chamber.

I feel right.

Directly below the stone hole in the cave ceiling, the small mound was completely empty, with no trace of Blue Silver Emperor Grass leaves.

As expected, the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone had also disappeared from the hidden compartment above the cave.

"..." Su Cheng frowned, his thoughts racing, and he felt a little heavy-hearted.

All variables are the situations that strategists and planners hate to see the most.

If they were just useless pieces on the sidelines, that would be one thing, but Ah Yin was an extremely special person to him.

Regardless of the magnitude of her influence, her real-world identity dictates that Su Cheng cannot ignore her.

He could still accept Zhu Zhuqing's special circumstances.

But a weak and powerless Blue Silver Emperor Sapling, whose soul is still asleep and whose consciousness has not yet recovered, could not have run away on its own, could it?

"Why did this happen..."

There are two most likely reasons for this situation.

Tang Hao moved Ah Yin's location in advance, or someone else beat him to it.

But whatever the reason, it's hardly good news.

However, the former is easier to deal with; all that's needed is to find Tang Hao to figure out the key to the problem. The latter, on the other hand, is much more troublesome.

Admittedly, the Ah Yin in the Simulated World is not the real Ah Yin, but for Su Cheng, even if it is a fake character, he does not want anything to happen to her.

While feeling frustrated, Su Cheng also secretly regretted his actions.

That was too careless!

In his memory, ever since Tang San officially embarked on the path of Soul Master cultivation, Tang Hao had almost stopped coming here.

This cave is located in a remote area, and even with Tang Hao's strength, it would take him quite a while to get there and back.

After Tang San joined Shrek Academy, Tang Hao never came here again.

Aside from occasionally causing trouble at various Spirit Hall Branch, he usually acts as his son's bodyguard.

Under these circumstances, Su Cheng did not rush to come, but proceeded step by step according to the original plan.

"... Huh?"

At this moment, Su Cheng's eyes suddenly flickered, and he realized that the residual aura in this place seemed a little strange.

The concentration of Soul Power in the air is more than 10% higher than elsewhere.

An outsider might not even notice the subtle differences in this environmental energy.

But Su Cheng is different.

With his extremely special physical instincts, his sensitivity to his surroundings was simply exaggerated.

After a moment's thought, Su Cheng bent down again and placed his hand on the small mound.

Immediately, his True Power spread out, extending in all directions.

It's a bit late today, so I'll correct the typos first and then fix them later.