Azure Feather Luan Soul Flower, Starfall Soul Ganoderma!

After Dugu Bo pledged his submission, Qing Luan Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupinefish Douluo all withdrew their auras and no longer showed him any hostility.

"This is the young master of our Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue."

"This is my grandson, Ye Chen."

Qing Luan Douluo pointed to Qian Renxue and Ye Chen respectively as he introduced them to Dugu Bo.

"Greetings, Young Master, Young Master."

Dugu Bo was puzzled. He had never heard of Spirit Hall having such a young master, but he still respectfully bowed to them both.

"No need for formalities."

The atmosphere in the Valley eased considerably.

Afterward.

Qing Luan Douluo stood with his hands behind his back and looked at Dugu Bo, his tone calm. "From this day forward, you will be a direct elder of the Worship Hall. Your treatment will be equal to that of the other elders. Once this is settled, return to Spirit City with us."

Dugu Bo's heart stirred at those words.

The Worship Hall faction...

In other words, Spirit Hall had different factions within it as well.

The only one capable of barely standing against the Worship Hall was likely Pope Bibi Dong.

Dugu Bo suppressed his thoughts and bowed. "This subordinate accepts the order. It is only... my granddaughter, Dugu Yan, is still training at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and has no one to look after her."

Qing Luan Douluo raised a brow slightly, leaving no room for negotiation in his voice. "Bring her back with you!"

"Have her study at Spirit Hall Advanced Soul Master Academy. Its teachers and resources far surpass those of Heaven Dou Royal Academy and will greatly benefit her cultivation."

Dugu Bo's fingers tightened slightly. How could he not understand? Bringing his granddaughter along was both for her care and, in another sense, to serve as a hostage.

But he had no right to refuse.

After a brief hesitation, Dugu Bo ultimately lowered his head. "...I understand. I will return and bring Yan'er with me immediately."

"Mm."

Qing Luan Douluo nodded slightly and said no more.

He turned to look at the mist-shrouded herb garden at the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. His gaze swept across the exotic flowers and strange plants covering the ground, and a fervent gleam flashed through his eyes.

So many Immortal Herbs. It was truly dazzling!

Qing Luan Douluo slowly walked deep into the herb garden. With a light pinch of his fingers, he reached into the grass.

He plucked an Immortal Herb entirely golden in color, its petals resembling molten gold beneath the blazing sun and radiating a majestic, sacred aura. The power of light flowed over its petals, making it seem like a tiny sun resting in his palm.

"Xue'er, this flower is called the Great Sun Golden Flame Lotus!"

Qing Luan Douluo looked at Qian Renxue with a warm smile. "The Great Sun Golden Flame Lotus possesses both light and fire attributes. It is a perfect match for your Six-winged Angel Martial Soul."

As he spoke, Qing Luan Douluo bent down again and picked another Immortal Herb, pure white all over, with leaves seemingly carved from crystal and a faint clear radiance drifting from it. Supported by Soul Power, it floated before Qian Renxue.

"This Clear Radiance Spirit Nurturing Grass can nourish the soul and strengthen Spiritual Power. An increase in Spiritual Power will also greatly benefit your cultivation!"

Ripples flickered in Qian Renxue's eyes as she accepted the two Immortal Herbs with both hands and said affectionately,

"Thank you, Third Grandpa."

Qing Luan Douluo nodded slightly, then shifted his gaze to the two completely opposite herbs on either side of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and drew them over through the air.

"Chen'er, your body is exceptionally strong. This Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass are perfect for you. One fire, one ice—once they enter your body and temper it, they can forge you an Ice Fire Alchemy Body, immune to water and fire and resistant to a hundred poisons!"

Ye Chen's eyes lit up.

These two Immortal Herbs were exactly what he wanted.

Before his words had even faded, Qing Luan Douluo pointed to another Immortal Herb with azure feather-like leaves, resembling the wings of a luan bird as they trembled gently in the wind.

"The Azure Feather Luan Soul Flower shares the same origin as the Qing Luan Martial Soul and is an excellent match for it. Take it as well."

Before coming here, Qing Luan Douluo had studied the Immortal Herb Record and specifically consulted Yue Guan. He knew that it was not impossible to consume several Immortal Herbs, as long as their properties did not conflict.

Moreover, consuming multiple Immortal Herbs would weaken their effects somewhat.

If several Immortal Herbs of the same type were consumed, their effects would be negligible.

However, the Immortal Herbs he had just chosen had all been carefully selected for Qian Renxue and Ye Chen, so there would be no issues such as conflicting properties.

"Thank you, Grandpa!"

Ye Chen was delighted.

Just then, Zhou Lan, who had been silent for a long time in his Sea of Consciousness, suddenly spoke. His voice was ancient and indifferent. "Kid, there is an Immortal Herb beside the rock on the left. Dig it out."

"Senior Zhou Lan?"

Ye Chen's heart stirred, and he looked over as instructed.

In the corner grew an Immortal Herb that was dark purple all over, with a ganoderma cap resembling a fallen star and faint, mysterious patterns coiling around its roots.

It was utterly inconspicuous, yet it vaguely emitted an aura that seemed capable of drawing upon the power of heaven and earth.

"Senior, what use does this Immortal Herb have?"

Ye Chen asked.

"Consume it directly. It can strengthen your Spiritual Power and further amplify your control over Gravity. It complements your Second Martial Soul perfectly," Zhou Lan said calmly.

After saying that, Zhou Lan fell silent again.

A sharp gleam flashed in Ye Chen's eyes. He immediately stepped forward, carefully dug out the Immortal Herb along with its roots, and examined it.

"This is... the Starfall Soul Ganoderma?"

Qing Luan Douluo walked over and studied it for a moment before recognizing the Immortal Herb.

"Chen'er, Yue Guan's Immortal Herb Record contains very little information on this Starfall Soul Ganoderma. It only states that it can nourish the soul. Its other effects are unknown."

"Grandpa, Lord Moon God just said that consuming this Immortal Herb will bring me immense benefits."

Moon God naturally referred to Zhou Lan.

Hearing Ye Chen say this, Qing Luan Douluo did not ask any further questions.

Dugu Bo stood nearby, already feeling utterly despondent. These "exotic flowers and strange plants" he had never cared about were all Immortal Herbs!

Watching the Immortal Herbs scattered across the ground being casually taken away, regret filled his heart.

But Dugu Bo also understood that he could not blame anyone else for failing to recognize Immortal Herbs himself.

Even if he had known they were Immortal Herbs, Dugu Bo would not have known how to consume them or what each one did, so he would not have dared swallow them.

Qing Luan Douluo waved his hand and set up a formidable Soul Power barrier, protecting the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"She Long, Ci Xue, guard the Valley entrance. Dugu Bo, set up a poisonous barrier around the perimeter and stand watch."

"Yes!"

The three moved at once, and the Valley instantly fell silent, leaving only the soft sounds of spiritual energy rising in the air.

"Xue'er, Chen'er, begin absorbing the Immortal Herbs. Grandpa will guard you," Qing Luan Douluo said as he turned to the two of them.

"Yes, Third Grandpa."

Qian Renxue sat cross-legged nearby and was the first to consume the Clear Radiance Spirit Nurturing Grass.

Qing Luan Douluo looked at Ye Chen and said gravely,

"Remember, the Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass must be swallowed together. Only when ice and fire complement each other can you forge an Ice Fire Alchemy Body. As for the remaining two, refine one completely before consuming the other. Do not be impatient."

"Your grandson understands."

Ye Chen sat cross-legged on a bluestone, focused his mind, and held his breath.

Using Soul Power, he controlled the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot. One was bone-chillingly cold, while the other was scorching enough to burn the heart.

He opened his mouth and inhaled, swallowing both Immortal Herbs at once.

The next moment, two extreme medicinal energies erupted violently within his body.

Extreme ice froze and tore through his Meridians, while extreme fire scorched his internal organs. Ice and fire raged wildly within him.

Ice crystals and crimson firelight alternated across Ye Chen's skin. Cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes, yet he gritted his teeth and guided the two medicinal energies to intertwine, tempering his body.

Ye Chen's body was far stronger than Tang San's had been at the Soul Elder stage!

Therefore, he did not need to leap into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to aid his absorption. He could withstand the medicinal power of the two great Immortal Herbs with his body alone.