Those Being Arranged Without Knowing It

After settling the matter of finding a suitable Spirit Ring for Tang San, Tang Ling and the others set out for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

This time, Dugu Bo led the way. He did not walk quickly, and since the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was close to the wooden hut where he lived, the closer they got, the safer it became.

Seeing that there was no danger, Ning Rongrong and the others simply chatted and laughed within the encirclement of Tang Yiyin and the other three.

"We're here! It's about time. Let's head in."

At Dugu Bo's words, the group stopped. Standing before a cave entrance, he grinned as he beckoned to those behind him.

"You're sure you didn't get the wrong place?" Tang Ling cast a suspicious look at the crudely worked entrance.

Dugu Bo immediately turned and glared at her, his eyes flashing fiercely. "Do you think I'd lie to you?

"The entrance is just rough-looking. You'll understand once you get inside. I fixed the place up beautifully!"

Tang Ling immediately sent her divine sense downward. Only after discovering a finished earthen-and-stone staircase beneath the cave did she relax.

"I didn't expect you to be so cautious. If you hadn't led the way, I never would have guessed that the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was down there." Tang Ling crouched down and carefully jumped inside, then followed the stone steps deeper underground.

Dugu Bo followed close behind, smiling proudly. "Of course!

"This was originally a natural sinkhole that stretched all the way into a distant valley. The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well just happened to lie in the gap between two mountains.

"I had gone up the mountain to gather herbs back then. I stepped into empty air and nearly fell in, which was how I discovered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"After that, I added some safeguards around the crevice so no one else would step into it. As for this entrance, I dug it myself."

"Impressive!" Once they emerged from the dim stone staircase, a brightly lit cavern came into view.

The long, narrow cave was filled with every kind of shrub. Beside the passage stood several cabinets, two tables, and a wooden bed.

Further ahead was the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, and directly above the spring was A Thread of Sky.

The setting sun, divided by the decorated leaves overhead, shone down upon the water and added another layer of color to the sharply divided spring.

"This is a cave formed by mountain compression. No wonder it won't collapse." Tang Ling touched the stone wall beside her and sighed.

The terrain of Sunset Forest must originally have been quite elevated. As continental movement turned mountains into plains, the former valleys became caves.

"Ah, who cares how it formed? This is a treasure trove. Not only is there the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, but so many medicinal herbs grow here naturally." Dugu Bo waved dismissively, then led everyone around the cave.

Ning Rongrong followed behind them, constantly gasping in amazement. She even pulled Xue Qingxi along as she chattered excitedly about something.

Dugu Yan came here often, so she did not find it all that surprising. Zhu Zhuqing was accustomed to being aloof and remained silent, though her eyes had widened into perfect circles.

Tang San quickly walked over to Tang Ling's side and explored with her.

"Senior Sister, this is Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew!" Tang San's suddenly raised voice interrupted Dugu Bo.

He stood before a medicinal herb, staring at it excitedly. Though he shouted its name, his feet would not move an inch.

Tang Ling gave Dugu Bo an apologetic smile, then walked over and examined the herb. "It really is Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew."

Then she looked at Dugu Bo. "Did you plant this, or did it grow on its own?"

"I don't even recognize it. How could I have planted it?" Hearing her question, Dugu Bo leaned over to inspect it, then shrugged helplessly.

Tang Ling crouched down and carefully felt around in the soil near the herb. Then she looked up at Tang San with a smile. "There are two more plants underground.

"A-Xuan, pick this one and use it. It will be just right for taking the cultivation method you practice to the next level."

"Okay!" Tang San happily took out a small iron shovel and slowly began digging up the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.

"Ling girl, didn't you say the boy was going to soak in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well? Is it really all right for him to take medicinal herbs so rashly?"

Dugu Bo stood nearby with a cheerful smile, nodding repeatedly at Tang San's meticulous technique. But when he saw the spring behind Tang San, his expression turned doubtful.

Tang Ling swept her gaze around the surroundings and shook her head with a smile. "Don't worry. Not only will it do no harm, the spring water will also help him absorb the herb's medicinal effects."

As she spoke, she pointed to two herbs growing together in the distance. "There are also Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot over there.

"A-Xuan, dig those up too. Eat them before entering the water. Once the elements in your body have reached equilibrium, take the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew."

"Understood, Senior Sister. I'll go dig them up right away." Tang San carefully put away the herb he had dug out, meticulously washing off the dirt and trimming away the damaged roots.

Then he eagerly headed toward the direction Tang Ling had indicated.

Tang Ling could not help laughing when she saw him crouching before the herbs with shining eyes. Then she called Xue Qingxi and the others over.

Upon hearing her, Xue Qingxi hurriedly pulled Ning Rongrong over and led Zhu Zhuqing closer. Dugu Yan also approached, full of curiosity.

"A-Xuan will soak in the spring later, but you do not need to.

"The elements of your martial souls are singular, so they cannot be changed rashly. However, there are herbs here that you can use.

"Once I pick them, you can cultivate together as well." Tang Ling pointed at the herbs on the ground as she explained with a smile.

"Thank you, Teacher! Teacher knows so much!" Xue Qingxi looked at Tang Ling with worship in his eyes, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing nodded repeatedly beside him.

Tang Ling smiled gently at the sight, then turned to survey the herbs on the ground.

With a wave of her delicate hand, several medicinal herbs burst from the soil and floated over. Tang San, who was busily digging on the other side, did not notice at all.

"This is Golden Glazed Violet. It can strengthen the body and broaden the meridians, making it perfect for Qingxi.

"This is Nine Nether Eight Bitter Orchid. It can improve one's breathing, making it slower and lighter, so that one's sound is difficult to detect. It suits Zhuqing.

"This is Thirteen Purifying Kites. It can improve the body's constitution and cleanse toxins from within. It suits Yan'er."

Tang Ling explained the herbs one by one, then distributed them to the appropriate people.

Holding the herb she had received, Xue Qingxi looked at Tang Ling excitedly and thanked her again and again. Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth, only to find that she had gone speechless, so she gave Tang Ling a deep bow instead.

Dugu Yan held her herb in surprise. After glancing at Dugu Bo beside her, she too thanked Tang Ling with delight on her face.

Ning Rongrong, the only one left, stared excitedly at the herb glowing with faint purple light in Tang Ling's hand. "This one is for me, right, Sister Lingling?"

"Yes, it's for you. Aromatic Silk Beauty can cause a martial soul to mutate." Tang Ling placed the herb into Ning Rongrong's arms and smiled at her.

Then she explained with a serious expression, "It can turn your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. But the process will be very painful. Can you endure it?"

"I can!" Ning Rongrong answered immediately, nearly shouting in her excitement.

"The records of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect mention it. I thought it was fake, but it turns out medicinal herbs are needed for the mutation!

"Can this be cultivated? I want to give some to Father and the others in the sect!" Ning Rongrong tried her best to steady her trembling hands as she held the herb and looked at Tang Ling.

Tang Ling shrugged and pointed toward Dugu Bo. "There are seedlings in the soil, but whether they can be cultivated will depend on Senior Poison Douluo."

Ning Rongrong immediately turned to Dugu Bo. Blinking her tearful eyes, she said, "Grandpa Poison, can this be grown?

"If you can grow it, I'll definitely have Sword Grandfather give you the position of First Elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

Dugu Yan also looked at Dugu Bo with anticipation in her eyes.

Seeing the gazes of the two good girls, Dugu Bo nodded firmly. "Rongrong, Yan'er, I will definitely do my best to grow it and live up to your expectations!"

It definitely wasn't because he wanted to compete with Sword Douluo for the position.

Having finished digging up the herbs, Tang San walked over to Tang Ling with a puzzled expression.

Tang Ling waved her hand to isolate the space around them, then asked in a low voice, "What is it, A-Xuan?"

"Senior Sister, Aromatic Silk Beauty is very easy to cultivate. I can grow it myself. Why make Rongrong ask Senior Dugu?" Tang San pointed at the barrier beside them and asked with a face full of confusion.

Tang Ling smiled at him and explained gently, "Because once we hand this matter over to Poison Douluo, our cooperation with him will be more secure.

"He is both an elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and a guest adviser of the Balak Kingdom. Those two identities together will give him a greater sense of security.

"If the Balak Kingdom loses to the Heaven Dou Empire, he can still go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Uh!" Tang San choked slightly at her words, then pointed at Xue Qingxi and Ning Rongrong. "But it looks like they are going to get married. The Balak Kingdom and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect seem inseparable."

Tang Ling smiled and winked at him. "But Dugu Bo doesn't know that!"

Tang San instantly understood and cast Dugu Bo a sympathetic look. How pitiful. Another person being arranged by Senior Sister without even knowing it.