Journey to the Breaking Clan

Oscar hurried to Xue Tianxing's side and asked in a low voice:

"Tianxing, what were you two talking about just now? You didn't argue, did you?"

Xue Tianxing patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"Nothing much. I was just talking to Elder Dugu about you and Sister Yanyan. He's already agreed to let the two of you spend more time together."

Oscar froze for a moment upon hearing this. Then he looked at Dugu Yan nearby, recalled their earlier conversation, and his face instantly broke into a wide grin. He hurriedly thanked Dugu Bo:

"Thank you, Elder! Thank you!"

Looking at his honest, foolish expression, Dugu Bo could not help curling his lips. However, his face soon turned stern again.

"Alright, don't get happy too soon. If you want to marry my granddaughter, you'll need to show some real ability. Train properly from now on. If your strength can't keep up, this old man won't acknowledge you as his grandson-in-law!"

Oscar hurriedly nodded.

"I understand, Elder! I'll definitely train hard!"

Dugu Yan stood to the side, listening to their conversation as her cheeks grew even redder. She secretly shot Oscar a glare but said nothing.

Watching this scene, Xue Tianxing quietly rejoiced. It seemed his plan had already succeeded halfway.

Next, as long as he helped Dugu Yan remove her poison, he could smoothly obtain the Immortal Herbs from the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well. By then, both his and Oscar's strength would surely rise to another level.

Although he had successfully persuaded Dugu Bo and obtained permission to enter the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well, Xue Tianxing faced a dilemma. He only knew that the well contained countless Immortal Herbs, yet he could not even identify every single one.

He could not just grope around blindly in the herb garden. If he accidentally consumed a poisonous Immortal Herb or missed a true treasure, the loss would be enormous.

He quickly ran through the people on the Douluo Continent who knew about Immortal Herbs.

Tang San was out of the question. Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan of Spirit Hall was more enemy than friend. After thinking it over, only Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan remained. The Breaking Clan had studied poisons and medicinal herbs for generations, so they surely possessed a Pharmacopoeia recording Immortal Herbs. If he could obtain that Pharmacopoeia, identifying herbs would no longer be a problem.

Having made up his mind, Xue Tianxing turned to Dugu Bo and cupped his hands.

"Elder, we still need to prepare a few things for the detoxification. I'd like to leave for a few days and return to the manor in two days to discuss the next steps with you."

Dugu Bo was still considering the details of the detoxification. Hearing this, he nodded without hesitation.

"Fine. Go prepare what you need. This old man will wait for you at the manor."

Xue Tianxing turned to leave, but Oscar hurriedly followed and grabbed his small bundle along the way.

"Tianxing, I'm coming with you!"

However, Xue Tianxing paused. He turned back, winked at Oscar, and lowered his voice.

"Little Ao, stay at Dugu Manor. It's a rare chance to spend time with Sister Yanyan. Keeping her company and deepening your relationship is the important thing."

Before Oscar could object, he turned toward Dugu Bo with a teasing tone.

"Old Master Dugu, you won't mind if Little Ao stays at your manor for a few more days, will you?"

From the corner of his eye, Dugu Bo noticed Dugu Yan quietly clutching her skirt, a trace of expectation flashing in her eyes. He could not help smiling faintly, though he deliberately gave a stern snort.

"If he wants to stay, then stay. He can help out around the manor and save himself from idling about."

Oscar wanted to say more, but Xue Tianxing stopped him with a look.

Xue Tianxing winked at him, then turned and strode out of Dugu Manor. He left behind only a bewildered Oscar, standing at a loss beneath Dugu Yan's slightly bashful gaze.

After leaving Dugu Manor, Xue Tianxing did not linger in the slightest. He headed straight out of Heaven Dou City and into the forest beyond it.

The moment he entered the depths of the woods, he stopped and called out loudly toward the treetops.

"Grandpa Liu, stop hiding. I know you've been following me."

As soon as his words fell, a pale blue figure leaped down from among the dense branches and leaves. It was Liu Tianfeng.

He landed before Xue Tianxing with a teasing smile on his face.

"You little rascal, how did you know Grandpa was following you?"

"Grandpa Liu said you would protect me. I slipped out of Barak City and have been gone for so long. How could you possibly feel at ease letting me run around alone?"

Xue Tianxing smiled as he stepped forward and linked his arm through Liu Tianfeng's.

"Besides, although you hid your Soul Power fluctuations well, I know your aura too well. How could I fail to notice?"

Liu Tianfeng burst into laughter at his words and patted him on the shoulder.

"You really are full of tricks, kid. Tell me, what exactly are you planning by leaving Little Ao at Old Poison's manor and deliberately calling me out here?"

Xue Tianxing's playful expression vanished, and his tone became solemn.

"Grandpa Liu, I once read in an ancient text about a miraculous medicine called Immortal Herbs. They can greatly enhance a soul master's Soul Power and physique, and can even break through cultivation bottlenecks. While speaking with Elder Dugu today, I learned that he possesses a precious herb garden that may contain Immortal Herbs."

Xue Tianxing paused before continuing.

"But neither Elder Dugu nor I can identify Immortal Herbs. If we take things at random, we'll surely miss the good ones. I remembered that the Breaking Clan has studied medicinal herbs for generations, and they might possess a Pharmacopoeia that records Immortal Herbs. So I want you to take me to the Breaking Clan and see whether we can obtain that Pharmacopoeia, so I can select suitable Immortal Herbs from the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well."

The smile on Liu Tianfeng's face instantly vanished, replaced by utter shock.

"The Immortal Herbs you mentioned... are they really that miraculous?"

"They're even more miraculous than you imagine!"

Xue Tianxing nodded heavily, his eyes blazing as he looked at Liu Tianfeng.

"Grandpa Liu, you've been stuck at rank eighty-nine for so long. If we can find an Immortal Herb suitable for you, perhaps you can break through your bottleneck and become a Titled Douluo!"

"What?!"

Liu Tianfeng's eyes widened abruptly, and the Frosty Cold Wind Sword in his hand nearly fell to the ground.

He had been a rank eighty-nine Spirit Douluo for more than a decade. He had attempted to break through to Titled Douluo countless times, only to fail each time, and had long since stopped holding much hope. Yet upon hearing Xue Tianxing's words, his heart began pounding uncontrollably.

Liu Tianfeng grabbed Xue Tianxing by the arm, his voice trembling slightly.

"Tianxing, is what you said true? Can Immortal Herbs really help me break through to Titled Douluo?"

"Absolutely true!"

Xue Tianxing continued firmly.

"As long as we can find an Immortal Herb suited to you, combined with your accumulated Soul Power, breaking through to Titled Douluo will be no problem!"

Liu Tianfeng stared into Xue Tianxing's eyes. Seeing nothing but sincerity there, without the slightest hint of jest, he could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart.

Liu Tianfeng suddenly scooped Xue Tianxing into his arms. Soul Power surged beneath his feet, and the Frosty Cold Wind Sword instantly appeared below them, carrying Xue Tianxing as he shot into the sky.

"Good! We'll go to the Breaking Clan right now! No matter the cost, we must obtain that Pharmacopoeia!"

Held in Liu Tianfeng's arms, Xue Tianxing felt the howling wind rush past his ears, and a smile rose on his lips. With Liu Tianfeng, a Spirit Douluo, protecting him, along with the Breaking Clan's Pharmacopoeia, the Immortal Herbs of the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well were as good as his!