The Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, Chrysanthemum Guan's Madness (Requesting Follow-Reads, Requesting Recommendation Tickets)

At this time, there was no poisonous array in the core region of Sunset Forest, which meant Dugu Bo had yet to discover this place.

The Ice Fire Yin Yang Well lay beneath a valley. Looking down from above, all one could see was darkness. The cliff walls were steep, and jagged rocks covered the precipices—some like crouching beasts, others like sharp swords—giving the place a perilous yet mysterious air.

One could not help marveling at nature's uncanny craftsmanship.

"It's down there. I can already sense an aura from the same origin. There's a good chance the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is below, and not just that—there are traces of other Immortal Herbs too. Come on, let's get down there quickly!!"

Delight appeared on Yue Guan's face. This was his first time coming here. As for that book, he had never actually read it; he had only heard Teacher mention it in an extracurricular story when he was young.

If Gu Han had not mentioned that there might be Immortal Herbs here, Yue Guan probably would never have come in his entire life.

Sigh, fate really plays tricks on people.

Yue Guan sighed inwardly. If not for Gu Han bringing it up, he would have missed out on the Immortal Herbs entirely.

And, as usual, Gu Han was honorably carried down by Gui Mei, who had him by the back of his collar.

Bibi Dong jumped down from Yue Guan's back and could not help exclaiming in awe at the sight around her. "Wow, what a beautiful place~~"

The valley was filled with exotic flowers and unusual grasses, lush and brimming with vitality. Each plant had a different form and dazzling color, and every one of them emitted a strange fragrance and aura.

At the center of the valley was a pool of distinctly divided red and blue Spring Water, forming the Taiji image of intermingling yin and yang.

The red half radiated scorching heat into its surroundings, while the blue half gave off terrifying cold. Two such extreme environments were somehow intertwined here.

It was also because of this Spring Water that the climate throughout the valley was extraordinarily strange, turning cold and hot by turns.

"So this is the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well?"

Gui Mei crossed his arms and stood where he was, observing the surroundings. It was indeed unusual, but in his eyes, it was merely a somewhat unique sight, nothing worth paying special attention to.

Although Gu Han had seen the scene within the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well in the animation, experiencing it in person was an entirely different feeling.

His gaze swept toward the depths of the valley. This place was practically a gathering ground for high-grade medicinal herbs; treasures covered the entire valley floor.

"Junior Brother, look at Senior Yue Guan. What's wrong with him?"

Bibi Dong lightly poked Gu Han's arm and pointed toward Yue Guan, signaling him to look.

Yue Guan looked like a devout believer encountering God. He had dropped to his knees before a bright red flower, carefully reaching out with both hands before suddenly pulling them back. He repeated this several times.

His expression was exaggerated to the extreme, and his eyes had even started rolling white.

"Hey, Chrysanthemum Guan, what the hell are you doing?" Gui Mei could no longer stand watching and spoke up.

"It's... Lovesick... Lovesick Heartbreak Red!!!"

Yue Guan's voice trembled. The first thing he had actually spotted upon arriving was the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

But before he could vent his excitement, he saw the king of Immortal Grades growing atop Jet Black Stone beside the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum—Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

Without another glance at the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, he decisively slid over on his knees to this Immortal Herb that drove him mad.

"Senior Yue Guan, calm down. Is this Lovesick Heartbreak Red an especially powerful Immortal Herb?"

Bibi Dong could somewhat understand Yue Guan's current feelings, but she was truly curious. What was so special about this flower that he could ignore even the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum beside it?

"Of course!!"

Yue Guan abruptly stood up, then clasped his hands to his chest. With a blissful expression, he began recounting the touching tale behind Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

Having grown accustomed to the stories Gu Han told, Bibi Dong felt absolutely nothing upon hearing this allusion. If anything, she felt like her toes were curling.

Honestly, the story gave her a rather strange feeling. Something about it felt off, yet she could not put her finger on it for the moment...

"This Lovesick Heartbreak Red is the king of Immortal Grades. It can revive the dead and regrow flesh upon bones. If it acknowledges someone as its master, this flower will never wither and will remain imperishable alongside heaven and earth. Carrying it not only improves a Spirit Master's aptitude and cultivation speed, but it can also protect its master at critical moments!!"

"If—if anyone can gain Lovesick Heartbreak Red's recognition, I... I am willing to protect them forever!!"

As for why Yue Guan did not try it himself, it was because he knew he had no beloved, so he could never succeed.

And even if he did, the love would have to be absolutely pure. Across the entire continent, perhaps not a single person could make it acknowledge them as master.

The three of them simply watched Yue Guan excitedly strike poses and fidget about, their eyes carrying varying degrees of speechlessness.

They understood, but they could not understand.

It was far too exaggerated. Even Gu Han, who had long been mentally prepared, was rendered speechless inside.

"I'm telling you, Chrysanthemum Guan, calm down first. Don't forget why we came here."

Gui Mei was the one to speak again. Their relationship was extremely close, so they naturally spoke much more casually to one another without so many reservations.

Yue Guan came to his senses at those words, though the excitement on his face remained impossible to hide. Looking around, aside from Lovesick Heartbreak Red and the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, there were many other Immortal Herbs as well.

"Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Narcissus Jade Bone, Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Aromatic Silk Beauty, Radiant Paradise Herb, Dragon Blood Vine, Underworld Life Soul Grass... So many, so many Immortal Herbs!!"

Besides the Immortal Herbs, there were also many top-grade plants, such as Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma, Snow Silkworm, and the Ten Thousand Year Ginseng King...

Yue Guan felt as though he were living in a dream. This place was simply the paradise he had always imagined.

His gaze turned toward Gu Han as he felt the urge to test him. "Xiao Han, don't you often ask me about flowers and herbs? Take a look at these Immortal Herbs now. Which one do you think suits you?"

Gu Han stopped complaining inwardly and turned his gaze toward the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot growing on opposite sides of the lake.

"Senior Yue Guan, I want to absorb the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot. While these two Immortal Herbs are highly poisonous when consumed separately, together they can neutralize each other and reshape my physical aptitude, completely making up for my innate deficiency."

Yue Guan gave Gu Han an approving glance. "Not bad. Originally, I wanted you to absorb that Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma. That would have been safer."

"But you must think this through. Absorbing the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot carries enormous risks. If you cannot withstand the two violent energies, you could die!"

Yue Guan's expression turned solemn. While absorbing the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot together could neutralize their poisons, that did not mean the extreme, violent energies contained within the two Immortal Herbs would be neutralized as well.

Two opposing extreme energies would collide and intertwine within the body. That pain was beyond what ordinary people could endure. If he persevered, he would soar to great heights—even Rank 99 would not be a dream. But if he failed to endure it, everything would be out of the question, and he might even lose his life.