Hunger

"Hey, Tiger Boss, are you sure this antidote works?" Five days later, Li Yuan had fully recovered, and his strength had even grown greater.

Perhaps because he had taken a trip to the brink of death, Li Yuan's Soul Power had also risen by one level, reaching level fifteen. Overall, his gains this time had been considerable.

However, as soon as Li Yuan recovered from his injuries, Juhua eagerly took him out on another adventure. This time, their destination was none other than the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes within the Sunset Great Forest.

To be honest, Li Yuan was somewhat reluctant. The past few days had already been exciting enough, and he had nearly lost his life.

If possible, he did not want to go looking for more thrills. But Juhua was unwilling to let it go. This fellow had been fixated on the Void Grass within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

After all, it was related to whether Juhua could become a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

And so, not long after Li Yuan recovered, Juhua eagerly brought him near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

According to Juhua, the legendary treasure land, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, was hidden beneath the mountain hollow ahead.

However, the place was currently occupied by that old poison freak, Dugu Bo. To prevent Soul Beasts from entering, the old poison freak had specifically set up a Poison Array nearby.

As a Titled Douluo whose title was poison, Dugu Bo's toxins were terrifying. Even some Titled Douluo were deeply wary of his poison.

Even a Ninety Thousand Year Spirit Beast like Juhua might not be able to withstand the Poison Array he had created.

The last time, Juhua had been discovered by Dugu Bo after barging into the Poison Array. Not only had he failed to obtain the Void Grass, he had even been injured.

If he had not been lucky enough to encounter Li Yuan, grass might already have started growing on his grave.

Even Juhua could not endure it, so Li Yuan had even less confidence in himself. All he could rely on now was the antidote Duke had prepared for him.

Juhua had said that the antidotes he carried were incredibly miraculous and could even neutralize the poison Dugu Bo created.

But even though Juhua spoke with absolute certainty, Li Yuan still felt uneasy. This concerned his life, after all!

"Alright, Little Slave, don't worry. I've already tested it. The antidote works fine. Just follow me."

With that, Juhua plunged headfirst into the green poisonous miasma. Before long, his figure disappeared completely.

Seeing Juhua charge in so recklessly, Li Yuan could only look helpless. Gritting his teeth, he repeatedly reminded himself that fortune was found amid danger and that he needed to have faith in Grandpa Duke.

Li Yuan finally suppressed his cautious instincts and followed Juhua into the poisonous miasma.

Not bad. The antidote's effects were far better than Li Yuan had expected. Dugu Bo's Poison Array did not work at all.

Following Juhua, the two of them passed through the Poison Array without obstruction and arrived at the mountain hollow where the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes lay.

"This is it, Little Slave. The treasure land I told you about is right below us."

"Perfect, that Old Man isn't here right now. Let's hurry down!"

Seeing that things had gone so smoothly this time, excitement began to gleam in Juhua's eyes.

Without giving Li Yuan time to examine his surroundings, Juhua's body began to expand. After transforming into an orange Soul Beast roughly three or four meters long, Juhua directly picked Li Yuan up in his mouth.

Then he shot into the air and plunged toward the valley below.

Held in Juhua's mouth as the cold wind slapped against his face, Li Yuan cursed inwardly, but he did not dare say it aloud.

It was not that he was afraid of that Idiot Orange Cat Juhua. It was purely because this was Dugu Bo's lair, and he was worried that too much commotion would alert Dugu Bo.

It had absolutely nothing to do with that Idiot Orange Cat.

Nothing!

Fortunately, before long, Juhua stopped descending, landed steadily on the ground, and set Li Yuan down.

Feeling that he had finally landed, Li Yuan opened his eyes. At once, the magnificent sight before him left him stunned.

"It really is worthy of the legendary treasure land, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes!"

Looking at the strange scene before him, Li Yuan could not help clicking his tongue in amazement.

As far as the eye could see, the first thing Li Yuan noticed was the oval-shaped pool before him. This should be the so-called Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes. It was much like the descriptions in the book: the hot spring water within was milky white on one side and vermilion red on the other. They shared the same pool, yet were distinctly separated, neither invading the other, each remaining on its own side.

Steam continuously rose from around the hot spring, only gradually dispersing near the mouth of the valley.

All kinds of Heavenly Treasures grew around the hot spring, so numerous that they dazzled the eye.

At the sight of these strange surroundings, Li Yuan was initially filled with shock and wonder. Though he had already prepared himself mentally, seeing the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes in person still startled him.

But before long, Li Yuan awoke from his stunned state. A powerful sense of hunger had roused him.

Looking at the Heavenly Treasures around him, Li Yuan unconsciously swallowed. For some reason, the treasures before him suddenly looked exceptionally enticing.

They were like plate after plate of delicious food, drawing his gaze. His body instinctively reacted as well, continuously sending him signals of hunger and desire.

"What's going on? Why do I suddenly feel so hungry?"

I want to eat them. They look so delicious! It would be great if I could eat them all!

He kept swallowing, but Li Yuan desperately restrained his impulse. He knew very well that although the Heavenly Treasures growing within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes were all precious, not all of them were beneficial to humans.

Many of them were poisonous and had to be used through special methods.

If he ate everything indiscriminately, he would probably die horribly.

"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes? What are you talking about?" Juhua did not notice Li Yuan's abnormal state. He was too excited to pay attention to Li Yuan, merely asking curiously after hearing his words.

"Oh, nothing. Don't you think that name suits this place?" Li Yuan composed himself and explained seriously.

"Oh, I suppose it does." Juhua replied absentmindedly before saying, "Alright, Little Slave, stand here and don't move. I'll go pick the Void Grass first."

"Many of the Heavenly Treasures here are poisonous, so don't touch anything carelessly. Once I return, I'll help you find some things that will be useful to you."