Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Li Xun took a mouthful of wind head-on and could not help letting out a burp.

At that moment, Dugu Bo had him tucked under his arm against his chest.

He was helping Dugu Bo block both the wind and the cold.

"I never want anyone to carry me through the air again."

Sunset Forest was only a hundred li from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and Li Xun arrived after barely half a day of swallowing wind.

With Li Xun in tow, Dugu Bo passed directly through the outer barrier of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

After crossing the barrier, Dugu Bo set Li Xun down.

The two continued onward until they reached a basin.

Li Xun lowered his head and looked down.

At the very center of the basin, mist swirled endlessly without dispersing.

A pungent sulfurous stench kept drilling into his nostrils.

"Such a strong sulfur smell. Is there a hot spring down there?"

Dugu Bo chuckled. "You brat, your nose works pretty well."

"Come on, I'll take you down."

"No need, Senior. I'd better do it myself." Li Xun hurriedly refused. He truly could not take it anymore.

Without waiting for Dugu Bo's response, he used the Body Flicker Technique and moved toward the bottom of the basin.

After only a few flashes, Li Xun had reached the basin floor.

"Good kid, what an uncanny movement technique."

Dugu Bo looked astonished and hurriedly flew down toward the basin floor.

With the legendary Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well about to appear before him, Li Xun pressed forward in excitement.

Before long—

As he drew closer, a pool of water interwoven with red and blue appeared before Li Xun.

Even the surrounding scenery had been dyed by those red and blue hues.

It carried something of a fairy-tale charm.

"This... I never expected it really was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well." Li Xun sighed.

"What Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" Dugu Bo walked over from behind him, looking at Li Xun in confusion.

"You don't know?"

Enduring the extreme temperatures, Li Xun pointed at the red-and-blue pool. "This is one of the world's three great treasure basins, the place most suited for medicinal herbs to grow—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!"

"Plants here grow ten times faster."

"And only precious plants can grow here. Ordinary plants simply cannot adapt to this extreme environment."

"Heh, so this place is that valuable. I really never paid much attention to that pool." Dugu Bo was left bewildered by what he heard. After recovering from his shock, he gave an awkward laugh. "Ahem, kid, hurry and look around. Are there any other herbs that can cure Yan Yan's and my poison?"

Li Xun smiled at Dugu Bo. "Senior Dugu, this place is a paradise of rare treasures. I only gave it a quick glance just now, yet I already found two herbs that seem to be Immortal Grade."

"Those two Immortal Grade herbs might not necessarily remove the poison from you and Sister Yan, but they can bring you tremendous improvement."

"Immortal Grade?"

Dugu Bo looked at Li Xun doubtfully. "This is the first time I've heard herbs called that. Is there some mystery behind it?"

"Senior, people have ranks, and so do herbs." Li Xun walked up to a pale pink medicinal herb and picked it according to the description in the book.

The moment Li Xun held the herb in his hand, he felt his entire body relax. The effects of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's surroundings on him weakened instantly.

"Ordinary herbs can treat injuries and illnesses. Precious herbs can strengthen one's foundation and replenish one's essence. But the legendary Immortal Grade herbs can bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh over white bones."

"Of course, such Immortal Grade herbs are rare, and specific requirements must be met before they can be used."

Li Xun carefully examined the herb in his hand. "Take this Immortal Grade herb, for example."

"This Immortal Grade herb is called Aromatic Silk Beauty. Though it cannot detoxify poison, it is the bane of all poisons. As long as it is carried on one's person, even poison arts like yours will be greatly weakened."

"What? This big flower has such miraculous effects?"

Dugu Bo was utterly shocked.

He knew this place was extraordinary, but when he first came here years ago, he had risked consuming medicinal herbs and nearly lost his life.

From then on, he had developed a sense of awe toward the plants here.

Even if he had some guesses about the effects of certain herbs, he did not dare try them rashly for the sake of the young Dugu Yan.

"Heh, while this Immortal Grade herb has miraculous effects, it is not much help to Soul Masters themselves. The other Immortal Grade herbs are different."

Li Xun slowly walked toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and pointed at a plant blazing like flames. "This Immortal Grade herb is called Infernal Delicate Apricot. It grows only in extremely hot environments and is a highly poisonous Immortal Grade herb. The fire poison it contains would kill even a Titled Douluo like you if consumed."

"The exact opposite of it is that Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass." Li Xun pointed to a medicinal herb in the frigid region.

Dugu Bo walked to Li Xun's side, his expression solemn as he looked at the herb that was entirely Summit Buddha. "This is the herb you said can cure the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison in my body?"

"But how are such highly toxic herbs supposed to be taken?"

"Though these two Immortal Grade herbs are highly poisonous, they counteract each other. Taking them together can neutralize their toxins and allow their effects to complement one another." After pondering for a moment, Li Xun decided to be more sincere. "If the user completely absorbs them, their constitution will improve tremendously. They can become immune to water and fire, and repel all poisons."

"Repel all poisons?"

Dugu Bo frowned deeply. "Xiao Xun, if these two Immortal Grade herbs are of different ages, can their medicinal properties still remain balanced?"

"With your talent, you have a broader future ahead of you. There is no need to take such a risk for Yan Yan and me."

"In a moment, I'll take a small amount from each Immortal Grade herb and test them by consuming them."

Dugu Bo was deeply moved at this moment.

He did not recognize the herbs here, and Li Xun could clearly have chosen not to tell him their specific effects, demanding some benefits first.

Yet he had not done so.

Although Li Xun and Yan Yan were friends, what did friendship amount to in the face of profit?

"Senior, if these two herbs are consumed together, their medicinal properties can remain balanced. But if only a little is taken, even the slightest discrepancy could be fatal."

Li Xun slowly shook his head and looked at Dugu Bo. "Besides, you cannot consume these directly."

"Think about it, Senior. Even when I consumed them and used my blood as a catalyst, they could remove the toxins from your body. What do you think would happen if you swallowed them directly?"

"The toxins in my body would be completely purged?" Dugu Bo's expression turned grave.

There was a poison pill within his body, condensed from half his strength. If the medicinal effects dispersed that poison pill as well, his strength would be greatly reduced.

"Yes. By then, the power of your Jade Phosphor Serpent poison would likely be greatly diminished."

Li Xun nodded. Seeing Dugu Bo frown, he continued, "And don't worry, Senior. There might have been risks if I had consumed them before, but the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well here can accelerate the absorption of their medicinal effects, reducing the risk to its lowest point."

Dugu Bo frowned and thought for a long time before finally shaking his head. "Xiao Xun, wait a little longer. Now that we have the soul bone method, there is no need to take such a risk for the time being."

Li Xun felt a headache coming on. He felt that nothing he said now would matter.

Dugu Bo had already made up his mind not to let him take the risk.

Though it was for his own good, this kindness made him feel troubled.

After pondering for a moment, Li Xun suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"Since Senior Dugu is unwilling to let this junior take the risk, let us set this matter aside for now. I'll take you to see another two Immortal Grade herbs."

"These two Immortal Grade herbs also have a certain chance of removing the toxins from you and Sister Yan."