Leaving

At last, his gaze fell on the remaining large chest. It was as black as ink, and he couldn't tell what it was made of.

The chest wasn't locked, so Lin Ye opened it with ease. Inside, more than a dozen small boxes of various materials were neatly arranged, some made of jade and others of wood.

There was also a book. Four large characters were printed on its cover: Herb Catalogue.

Lin Ye picked up the Herb Catalogue excitedly and opened it. Inside was a detailed record of all kinds of knowledge about medicinal herbs.

"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, a neutral Immortal Herb. Consuming it sends vitality through the limbs and blood through the eight meridians, allowing one to cultivate an indestructible body."

The description was very detailed, and there was even an illustration after the text.

"Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. Especially effective for fire-attribute Martial Souls..."

"Eight Petal Immortal Orchid. Its medicinal properties are mild, and it can remove impurities from the body..."

"Aromatic Silk Beauty. Consuming it allows one to absorb the essence of heaven and earth and the radiance of the sun and moon. It is suited to gem-type Martial Souls..."

"Lovesick Heartbreak Red, the king of flowers. It can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones, possessing the miraculous power to revive the dead..."

"Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. It nourishes the sinews and strengthens the bones, circulating energy through the eight meridians..."

"Nine Grade Dragon Fungus, a rare treasure of heaven and earth, nurtured by the spiritual energy of the world. It needs to absorb..."

"Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. Consuming it allows one to cultivate fiery golden eyes and see through all kinds of wondrous objects..."

"Aromatic Silk Beauty. The bane of all poisons, it can neutralize every kind of toxin. It cannot detoxify on its own, but it can counteract poison..."

"Snowy Swan Kiss. It can amplify toxins by hundreds or thousands of times..."

The Herb Catalogue recorded every Immortal Herb Lin Ye knew of. It even contained extensive information on medicinal herbs that fell short of Immortal Herb status.

Now that he understood the Immortal Herbs, things would be much easier. Lin Ye began opening the small boxes one by one.

To his surprise, the first box didn't contain an Immortal Herb. Instead, it held two egg-sized stones, crystal clear like glass.

One stone was blood-red, while the other gleamed in gold and silver. They looked extraordinary.

And they really were. The Parchment explained what the stones were, and they would be of great use to Lin Ye. It just wasn't the right time to use them yet, so there was no need to elaborate.

Besides the two stones, there was also a bracelet set with several pink diamonds. It looked very pretty.

The bracelet did come with an explanation. It was an Ancient Soul Tool with just one function: concealing one's aura. It could conceal even the aura of an Extreme Douluo perfectly, making it disappear completely.

As long as someone wore the bracelet, they would seem like an ordinary person to others.

It could conceal a Soul Master's aura, and it could just as easily conceal a Soul Beast's.

Lin Ye carefully put it away, then continued opening the boxes.

As expected, nothing unexpected happened. The second box contained an Immortal Herb.

Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Comparing it to the illustration in the Herb Catalogue... Well, it wasn't just similar—it was exactly the same.

He kept opening boxes. Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower...

All told, Lin Ye had obtained eight Immortal Herbs: Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, Aromatic Silk Beauty, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, Aromatic Silk Beauty, and Snowy Swan Kiss.

He could give these Immortal Herbs to the people close to him in the future.

The ones Lin Ye had set aside for himself were Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, and Blazing Apricot Jiao Sparse.

However, these three Immortal Herbs were still at the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well. The future Lin Ye hadn't harvested them after transmigrating because he wanted to let them grow for longer. After all, he was saving them for himself.

Immortal Herbs were like Chinese medicinal herbs: the older they were, the stronger their medicinal effects.

It seemed he had to make a trip to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well. It was now Poison Douluo Dugu Bo's territory.

But that was no problem. With Snow Empress and Ice Empress, two supreme powerhouses, he had nothing to fear.

So what if it was Dugu Bo's territory? He could still swagger around as he pleased.

Lin Ye carefully put the Immortal Herbs back where they belonged, gently closed the chest, and stuffed some Gold Soul Coins into his pocket.

Only then did he say to Snow Empress, "Snow Empress, put everything away. And could you keep the jade pendant for me for now?"

Lin Ye couldn't help it. He still had no Soul Power, so he couldn't use the Storage Soul Tool.

"Tch, they're just a bunch of junk. And you're treating them like treasures?" Ice Empress sneered.

Lin Ye had meant to argue back, but decided against it. Trying to reason with an ignoramus was like playing music to a cow.

Snow Empress gave a slight nod, her expression cool. With a wave of her hand, she returned everything to the Dragon Pattern Jade Pendant.

Lin Ye could sense Snow Empress's coldness, but it seemed reasonable. Soul Beasts and human Soul Masters had an irreconcilable conflict, and it was only natural that Snow Empress, a leader among Soul Beasts, would be hostile toward humans.

Things were fine for now. But ten thousand years later, in the original story, Snow Empress would be ambushed by a human Titled Douluo at her weakest, just as she was transforming to cultivate anew.

As a result, her attempt to cultivate anew failed, and she was imprisoned inside the Soul Tool, God Sealing Platform.

From that moment on, Snow Empress's hatred of humans reached its peak.

Only then did Lin Ye take a proper look at Snow Empress. The beauty before him had stunning features and a graceful figure.

If he had to sum her up in one word, it would be flawless. She seemed like a masterpiece of heaven itself, truly perfect, without a single imperfection.

A beauty who belonged only in heaven.

Compared to Snow Empress, all those so-called beauties from his previous life were simply garbage, a pile of...

All right, that was probably a little insulting to Snow Empress.

Snow Empress suddenly raised her head and met Lin Ye's gaze. Perhaps she had sensed the little thoughts in his mind; her eyes turned cold.

"Hey, you little brat. Had enough of looking yet?"

It was Ice Empress who said this.

At that moment, Ice Empress had spread her arms and stood in front of Snow Empress. She shielded her like a mother hen guarding her chicks, glaring at Lin Ye warily all the while.

Lin Ye awkwardly rubbed his nose. Was I really being that obvious?

Wait, no. I'm only five. I'm still a kid. Don't say things like that. What bad thoughts could a kid possibly have, right?

"Uh... I'll get ready. We'll leave in a bit."

"Where to?"

"Sunset Forest."

There wasn't really much to prepare. Before leaving, he just needed to let the orphanage know. If he left without a word, they might think he had gone missing.

Lin Ye found the orphanage director and left him a large sum of Gold Soul Coins. First, he wanted to repay the orphanage for raising him all these years.

Second, he hoped the money could help more orphans.

The town was lively in the evening, with crowded, bustling street vendors, most of them selling snacks. A dazzling array of food filled the streets, each dish giving off an enticing aroma. The whole scene was brimming with life.

At the sight of all the delicious food, Lin Ye's mouth began to water. He had been a foodie in his previous life, after all.