Ice Fire Yin Yang Well

As they approached the Poison Array, the effects of the Aromatic Silk Beauty became apparent. A pink barrier formed around it, stretching ten meters out from the flower.

None of the green toxins could penetrate the barrier.

Just like that, the three of them swaggered right into the Poison Array.

They had barely passed through it when a figure came flying toward them from the distance, stopping ten meters away.

Judging by the figure's extremely unusual green hair and eyes, along with the nine Soul Rings moving around him, Lin Ye confirmed the newcomer's identity: Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo.

"A Soul Beast?"

Dugu Bo's gaze instantly locked on Ice Empress. Snow Empress's cultivation was so profound that Dugu Bo couldn't make out how strong she was. But he could sense Ice Empress's aura. This human-looking little girl was clearly a Soul Beast.

Most importantly, this Soul Beast was far too powerful. She was terrifying—far more terrifying than a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

He'd intended to drive off the intruders, but who could have guessed that the newcomers—or rather, the Soul Beasts—would be so terrifying? That immediately put an end to any thought of fighting them.

There was no choice. He couldn't win. He really couldn't win.

If he tried to fight, they'd just beat him to death and scatter his ashes.

"May I ask what brings you here?" Dugu Bo asked cautiously, keeping his tone deferential.

"He... looks so weak!" Ice Empress sized up Dugu Bo and gave her verdict.

Dugu Bo: "..."

It stung, but she was only telling the truth.

"Should I kill him?" Ice Empress asked Lin Ye.

Her words startled Dugu Bo. He thought, I haven't even offended you. Why are you threatening to kill me the moment we meet?

Lin Ye could only think how blunt Ice Empress was. She said whatever came to mind—just look at how badly she'd frightened Dugu Bo.

He had no intention of messing with Dugu Bo. They had no grudge against each other, so there was no need.

"Dugu Bo, we're going in to pick some herbs. You don't mind, do you?" Lin Ye asked out of courtesy.

Of course, even if he did mind, it wouldn't matter. If necessary, Ice Empress could explain things to the old man with her fists.

Dugu Bo froze. "You know me?"

Though puzzled, he felt a wave of relief. It seemed they weren't planning to mess with him. Still, it was strange that such a terrifying Soul Beast would listen to this little boy.

Before long, Dugu Bo led them to the mountaintop.

Before them lay a bowl-shaped depression, inverted like a cone. They stood at its rim, and thick, humid heat rose from below, carrying the distinctive smell of Sulfur.

A few large characters were carved into a boulder on the mountaintop: Lin's was here. The writing had blurred somewhat from weathering.

Seeing it, Lin Ye smiled. This was probably the work of his future self, too.

"This is the place you were looking for?" Ice Empress asked.

Lin Ye nodded and pointed into the depression. "Down there."

"Okay, let's go."

As soon as she spoke, Ice Empress grabbed Lin Ye by the back of his collar and leaped straight off the pitch-black mountainside, plunging into the depths below.

"Holy crap, slow down! Slow down! Are you trying to kill me...?"

Lin Ye wasn't afraid of heights, but the weightless sensation made him panic despite himself.

Ice Empress was only trying to scare him. She had no intention of actually letting Lin Ye fall to his death, and slowed down before they reached the ground.

The two landed safely.

"Look, I haven't offended you, have I? Why do you keep giving me a hard time?" Lin Ye asked. Even after a moment to recover from the leap, he was still shaken.

Ice Empress's eyes gleamed with amusement. "I haven't. Why would I? Don't overthink it. Besides, in your words, I'm still your boss."

That only made Lin Ye more suspicious. Had his future self really offended this woman after traveling through time?

Whatever the case, Lin Ye made a note of this. Once he got the upper hand, he'd hang her up and give her a beating.

"You said it yourself—I'm your boss. Since when does an employee bully their boss? I'm telling you, don't do that again, or else..."

"Or else what? What can you do to me?" Ice Empress glared at him, arms crossed, her domineering aura on full display.

Lin Ye was at a loss for words. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Or else I won't give you any pocket money."

"You..." Ice Empress's expression shifted several times. In the end, she reluctantly gave in. "Hmph. Fine."

She liked delicious food, and money could buy it. For the sake of good food, she'd put up with it.

"That's more like it." Lin Ye felt much better. He'd never realized from the original story that Ice Empress was such a foodie.

Well, Ice Empress had been forced to sacrifice herself to Huo Gang as soon as she appeared in the original story. She'd never had the chance to sample the delicacies of human society.

Everyone had a desire for good food. Some people liked sweets, while others preferred spicy dishes.

Sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, salty—there was something for everyone.

Dugu Bo and Snow Empress had already come down, but they hadn't interrupted the two of them.

Their interaction left Dugu Bo looking baffled. Soul Beasts liked money?

After dealing with Ice Empress, Lin Ye finally turned his attention to the pool before him. Its red and white waters were sharply divided, and from afar it looked like a yin-yang hotpot.

This was the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, the place every transmigrator came to plunder for treasure. It was also the greatest opportunity on the Douluo Continent.

Herbs grew in abundance along the banks of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well: Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone...

Lin Ye recognized most of them.

But compared with the ones he had, these were much younger. It was obvious to the naked eye that they were smaller than the batch he had with him.

After taking most of the Immortal Herbs, Lin Ye had planted their seeds. This was the batch that had grown from them.

Lin Ye's gaze shifted to two Immortal Herbs of contrasting colors growing in the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.

The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass looked like a large white flower with eight points, its center glittering with tiny stamens like Ice Crystals.

The other was the Blazing Apricot Jiao Sparse, a fiery red plant shaped like a cabbage.

"Big Sister Xue Nu, take the dagger and Jade Bowl out of the Dragon Pattern Jade Pendant for me."

Snow Empress nodded slightly and waved her hand. Two items appeared in Lin Ye's hands.

One was a dagger made of refined iron, and the other was a Jade Bowl.

"Here, take this and help me cut down the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. That one..." Lin Ye handed the dagger to Ice Empress. There was no helping it—his little body couldn't withstand the chill of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

"Don't you have hands of your own?" Ice Empress pouted, reluctant.

"Do me a favor. I'll take you to get something delicious later."

The offer worked. Ice Empress's displeasure vanished, and she took the dagger, happily getting to work.