First Meeting with Dugu Yan

[This showed that Immortal Herbs could also grow elsewhere, just not as powerfully or outrageously as at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.]

Ning Rongrong stared unblinkingly at the notebook in her mind.

"Aromatic Silk Beauty..." Ning Rongrong murmured the name again.

Her breathing unconsciously quickened, her chest rising and falling slightly.

"This is... the Immortal Herb that can evolve my Martial Soul!"

Her voice abruptly rose, filled with uncontrollable ecstasy.

A trace of greed appeared in her eyes.

"Xu Fan..." Ning Rongrong unconsciously muttered his name, her gaze somewhat unfocused. "You... when will you come to Heaven Dou City?"

"If you come to Heaven Dou City, I'll trade myself to you for the Aromatic Silk Beauty. If that's not enough... I'll include the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Anyway... anyway, you'll definitely need a faction in the future, right? Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is rich! We have lots of people! And we can provide support!"

Skywater Academy.

"Tsk, tsk... so this is an Immortal Herb. A five- or six-level increase in Soul Power would save us a full two years of cultivation." Huo Wu wanted one desperately.

"Yeah, and there are even Immortal Herbs that can evolve Martial Souls. Of course, it would already be great if we could get even the simplest Immortal Herb. A Title Douluo!" Shui Yue'er looked delighted.

"Big Sister, neither of us knows Xu Fan. He won't give us any," Shui Binger reminded her.

"Ah..." Shui Yue'er waved her hand. "We'll get to know him eventually. Besides, we're sisters, and we're both pretty. Xu Fan won't refuse."

Huo Wu's mouth twitched. "Looks like the moment Xu Fan comes looking for you, you'll agree."

"Nonsense. He has to come looking for me at least twice."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced slightly toward Xu Fan. So this was an Immortal Herb?

Its effects were incredible.

Xu Fan sensed Zhu Zhuqing's gaze and asked, "What is it?"

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "Nothing."

[Immortal Herbs are not merely Immortal Herbs. Put plainly, they are also a type of plant Soul Beast. If cultivated properly, one could later obtain a Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herb.]

[Immortal Herbs over a Hundred Thousand Years old are best not eaten, but used as Soul Spirits instead. That would maximize their value. However, I still need to study how to make Soul Spirits work.]

[The Soul Spirit System was researched by Biji, Ye Lingling, and me. I was only responsible for part of it, so there are things I still don't understand and need to research later.]

[Soul Spirits are even more important than Soul Cores. They are extremely useful to both Soul Beasts and Soul Masters.]

[Eh... Yanyan!]

After Xu Fan and Zhu Zhuqing cautiously ventured in for most of the day, they sensed a slight change in the surrounding temperature, and there were visible toxins before their eyes.

Xu Fan knew this was already within the range of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

Fortunately, the toxins were confined within a certain area and did not spread outward. Otherwise, Xu Fan and Zhu Zhuqing would both have been in trouble.

In the Distant place, Xu Fan saw the figure of a woman.

She had her back to them. Her short dark-purple hair was neat and sharp, and she was tall, dressed in a fitted Tight Outfit. Even from behind, she exuded a heroic air.

As if sensing the disturbance, she turned her face slightly.

Xu Fan and Zhu Zhuqing saw her profile.

She was not the sort of breathtaking beauty that stunned at first glance, but her features combined into a bewitching charm.

Her eyes were green, giving off an extremely strange, even somewhat eerie feeling.

Her appearance was far too distinctive.

It was Dugu Yan.

Xu Fan nearly laughed inside.

Sure enough... Dugu Yan had come straight over after seeing the message. This would make it easy for him and Zhu Zhuqing to enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

The moment Dugu Yan clearly saw Xu Fan's face, her eyes lit up.

He had finally come.

Her gaze lingered on Xu Fan's face for a moment.

Mm, he really was handsome—clean-cut and refined, yet steady. Especially his eyes; they were bright and lively. Exactly her type.

Dugu Yan secretly nodded.

Then her gaze fell upon Zhu Zhuqing.

At this sight, even Dugu Yan, who had seen plenty of the world, could not help raising an eyebrow slightly.

The black-clothed girl's cold temperament and stunning beauty were certainly eye-catching, but Dugu Yan's gaze was almost uncontrollably locked onto Zhu Zhuqing's voluptuous figure.

So... so outrageous!

Dugu Yan subconsciously lowered her head and glanced at herself. Though she could also be considered exquisitely curvaceous, they were clearly not on the same level.

That area... was far more attractive than her icy face.

No wonder Xu Fan had said Zhu Zhuqing was astonishing. She truly was astonishing.

She had not even fully developed yet. If she did, who knew what she would become like?

Even Lingling, a Healing Soul Master, probably would not be a match for her.

How exciting!

At this moment, Xu Fan had already stepped forward several paces and stopped not far from Dugu Yan. He said, "Miss, pardon the interruption. We mean no harm. We merely... came because of its reputation, seeking a legendary Treasure Land."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan swiftly put on a slightly puzzled expression.

She tilted her head slightly, blinking her Eyes as she asked, "Treasure Land? What kind of place? Sunset Forest is extremely dangerous. Not every Treasure Land can be entered casually."

Her acting was natural.

Xu Fan silently praised her, though his expression remained unchanged. He continued with the explanation he had prepared. "It is an extraordinarily special place. Rumor has it... ice and fire fuse together, the two extremes coexist, and it nurtures unimaginable Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects."

His description was vague, but he had already mentioned the crucial characteristics.

"The Land of Ice and Fire Fusion?" Dugu Yan revealed an enlightened expression. Her finger lightly tapped her chin as though thinking. "Oh... that place you mean... I seem to have some impression of it. Grandfather mentioned it once before. It seems quite special."

Then her tone shifted. She looked Xu Fan and Zhu Zhuqing up and down, her voice becoming somewhat teasing. "But... why should I take you there? That place is no Scenic spot. It's dangerous. And you... what makes you think I should trust you?"

Watching her nearly flawless performance, Xu Fan could not help sighing inwardly again.

As expected of a woman—she was truly good at acting.

Her expression, tone, and pacing were all perfectly controlled.

If he had not known full well that she already knew he was coming here, he might truly have failed to see through it.

"Your concerns are perfectly reasonable, Miss." Xu Fan nodded, his tone sincere. "But we did not come empty-handed."

"We seek this place not to seize it by force. We do not have that ability, either. But perhaps we can bring you unexpected value."

"Oh? Value?" Dugu Yan repeated teasingly, folding her arms across her chest. "Tell me, then. What value can you offer?

This Treasure Land belongs to my grandfather. If you don't explain yourselves clearly, I won't take you inside."

"Even if I take you in, my grandfather will kill you."

"My grandfather is Poison Douluo Dugu Bo."