Qian Renxue's Panic, Chen Fan's Decision

Before Sky Dream Ice Silkworm stood a majestic Silver Dragon Phantom, gazing at him with cold indifference.

Just moments ago, he had merely entertained the thought of quietly sensing the outside world.

Yet the Silver Dragon Phantom's gaze had immediately fallen upon him. A tremor from the depths of his soul made him behave at once, and he no longer dared entertain any unnecessary thoughts.

In Chen Fan's arms, Gu Yuena appeared weak, but a glint of coldness flashed deep within her eyes.

Tian Meng's fusion with Chen Fan meant that he could glimpse some of Chen Fan's thoughts.

She respected Chen Fan and would never take the initiative to probe his consciousness.

But she would never tolerate Tian Meng daring to do so.

Thus, while merging the Origin Blood Essence earlier, besides helping Chen Fan stabilize the fusion, she had also separated a wisp of the Silver Dragon King's divine sense to keep a close watch on Tian Meng and prevent him from trying to pry into it.

After doing all that, intense weakness washed over her. Gu Yuena's eyelids drooped, and she fell into a deep sleep in his arms.

The maiden in his arms began breathing steadily and evenly. The gratitude and tenderness on Chen Fan's face gradually faded, replaced by a dark expression.

The joy of having just absorbed a Soul Ring had already been washed away completely.

Within the Sea of Spirit, he questioned Tian Meng. "Tian Meng, you're a Soul Beast too. Do you know how Na'er's deficiency can be replenished?"

Tian Meng pulled a miserable face. "Boss, how would I know? Her origin has been damaged. With my meager abilities, what right do I have to meddle in this?"

"Perhaps... perhaps replenishing her with immense life energy could make her feel better. But where are we supposed to find something that can repair her origin?"

Life energy?

Tian Meng's words made a light flare in Chen Fan's eyes.

He suddenly had an idea.

Immortal Herbs.

The Immortal Herbs of Douluo Continent were treasures that nearly lay beyond the rules.

They could evolve Martial Souls and repair one's foundation...

Given Na'er's standing, mere Immortal Herbs naturally could not completely make up for the damage to her origin. But they would certainly be more than enough to improve her condition!

With that thought, Chen Fan instantly made his decision.

The world was vast, and Immortal Herbs might not be exceedingly rare, but there was likely only one place where he knew the exact locations of specific herbs.

"Looks like I have to make a trip to Heaven Dou City and find a way to contact Dugu Bo."

Chen Fan's answer was naturally...

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

Sunset Forest was fraught with danger, and Dugu Bo had likely set up plenty of protective measures around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Without Old Poison leading the way, he simply could not get in.

If all else failed, he would return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and use the sect's power to pressure him!

He was not like those protagonists from fanfiction who could cure Dugu Bo's poison with a wave of their hand.

He did not have that ability.

But as one of the Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would surely have a way to make that old fellow bow his head, whether through resource exchanges or other deals...

There would always be a chance to make Old Poison relent.

To say nothing else, the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma Yu Xiaogang would take in in the future contained life force that would surely help Na'er recover considerably!

With his thoughts settled, Chen Fan let out a soft breath. For the time being, the maiden in his arms was no longer in immediate danger.

As for returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect...

The elders and disciples of the sect had all treated him well. If he returned to ask for help, he presumably would not face much difficulty.

The only thing giving him a headache was Ning Rongrong.

That Ex-Girlfriend's temperament was truly... difficult to put into words.

After going back, he would probably have to see her again.

Forget it. He would first find Dugu Bo and establish contact with him.

Just as Chen Fan pondered how to deal with that Little Princess, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's noisy voice rang out in the Sea of Spirit.

"Hey, hey! Boss! I did you a huge favor, and that's all the reaction I get?"

"I'm telling you, you hit the jackpot this time!"

Tian Meng's tone was full of seeking praise.

Chen Fan had no mood to bicker with him. With a thought, he snapped his fingers.

Buzz—

A crystalline phantom appeared before him. It was a silhouette formed entirely from pure ultimate ice—his second Martial Soul.

"I know," Chen Fan replied calmly within the Sea of Spirit.

"Didn't you just help me fuse a second Martial Soul, 'Ice'? And the age of this Million Year Soul Ring will grow alongside my strength."

"Later, I can also seek out the Ice Empress and Snow Empress in the Far North and have them become my Soul Spirits as well, merging into it."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm froze for a moment.

Then his bloated body began trembling excitedly. "Yes, yes, yes! I gave you a second Martial Soul. Isn't that amazing? Wait—"

His voice abruptly rose, carrying a tremor.

"What did you say? Find the Ice Empress and Snow Empress?! Damn! You dare provoke those two ruthless women?"

Tian Meng instantly pieced together the whole story, and the entire silkworm was dumbfounded.

"So... so you weren't just plotting against me. You even plotted against the Ice Empress and Snow Empress, those two terrors?!"

No wonder!

No wonder the Silver Dragon King had been willing to expend Origin Blood Essence!

No wonder this kid looked so young, yet carried himself as if everything were under control!

So everything had been planned long ago! Sky Dream Ice Silkworm himself had not even been completely certain he could help Chen Fan fuse a second Martial Soul, since he had only just conceived the idea of fusing Soul Spirits!

Yet Chen Fan had directly concluded that Tian Meng possessed that capability and had even planned out the arrangements for the Ice Empress and Snow Empress afterward!

"Win, win, win! We made a killing this time!"

"Boss, you'll definitely Become a God! Following you is absolutely the right call!"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm danced about excitedly in the Sea of Spirit.

However, his joy did not last long.

Rustle—

A sudden disturbance came from the grass in the Forest.

A figure staggered out, looking rather disheveled. Her golden long dress was stained with dirt and bits of grass.

It was Qian Renxue.

Chen Fan was stunned.

In his arms, Gu Yuena, who had been asleep, was also awakened by the sudden commotion. She slowly opened her violet eyes.

The instant she saw who had arrived, all weakness and weariness vanished from her gaze. Like a startled cat, her entire body tensed.

She stared at the blonde woman in the distance, her thoughts racing.

Why had this woman coveting my husband found her way here?

She Xue'er...

What do you mean by this?

The Star Dou Great Forest is so dangerous, and there are such dangerous Soul Beasts here. Instead of escaping for your life, you came back.

She had come with ill intent.

The atmosphere in the forest clearing suddenly froze.

Qian Renxue stood there, her golden hair plastered messily against her cheeks as she breathed heavily.

Her body was covered in mud, and her Spirit Power Fluctuation had weakened to the extreme. She had clearly paid an enormous price to make it here.

After forcibly breaking free from that terrifying Spiritual Impact and then exhausting herself in a desperate sprint, she was now at the end of her strength.

Yet her gaze remained locked tightly onto Chen Fan.

Her expression changed again and again.

Wild joy nearly spilled from her eyes.

It was as if she had recovered something incomparably precious... something important.

I almost... I almost...

I almost lost Chen Fan.

Lost someone willing to sacrifice himself for me without hesitation.

Not because I am the Qian Family's heir.

Not because I am "Xue Qinghe."

"Where is that... that terrifying Soul Beast?"

Qian Renxue's voice trembled slightly.

"Are you... all right?"