Douluo: Starting by Crafting Guns Chapter 40

"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" Dugu Bo turned his head to look at the two-colored hot spring: "Is this spring called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"

Shen Feng affirmed: "Yes, ancient records state that one spring gives birth to two, the two poles mutually restrain each other; this is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

"This place is a paradise for plants, but a hell for animals."

"The spring water contains the ultimate power of ice and fire elemental energy, making it extremely dangerous."

"Not only that, influenced by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the air nearby is permeated with a massive amount of heaven and earth spiritual energy with ice and fire attributes."

"Once humans or animals arrive near this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, their bodies will be invaded and battered by these two extreme attributes of spiritual energy within a short time. If they cannot leave in time, they will inevitably explode and die."

"However, these two types of special spiritual energy are the best catalysts for plant growth. Any plant that can take root and survive near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well can grow at ten times the speed, eventually maturing into extremely rare and precious medicinal herbs."

"In other words, a ginseng plant growing here for ten years will possess the medicinal efficacy that only a hundred-year-old ginseng would have."

"It is precisely because of the protection of these two extreme types of heaven and earth energy that the plants here can continuously accumulate medicinal properties and rapidly grow into high-year, rare medicinal herbs."

"At the same time, this is also the place with the most immortal-grade herbs, and each immortal herb possesses the power to seize the creation of heaven and earth and turn decay into magic."

"Old man, with this place in your hands, the hidden dangers in both you and Yanyan's bodies will be completely resolved."

Dugu Bo said with an excited expression: "Xiao Feng, is this true?"

Shen Feng nodded slightly: "Naturally, it is true."

As he spoke, Shen Feng reached out and pointed to the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot at the two ends of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot—these two immortal herbs are highly toxic if consumed individually; even a Title Douluo could not withstand their medicinal properties."

"However, their medicinal properties are exactly opposite. If taken together at the same time, they will mutually restrain each other, achieving a relative balance between positive and negative."

"The method of use is to consume these two immortal herbs together, then jump into this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well within ten breaths to temper your body with ice and fire. You will then forge a body that is impervious to water and fire and immune to all poisons."

"If you consume them, the hidden dangers in your body can be cleared. Then, by using your blood to create an Antitoxin Serum, the hidden dangers in Yanyan's body can also be resolved."

After finishing his words, without waiting for Dugu Bo to speak, Shen Feng pointed again to a large chrysanthemum in the flower cluster.

"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, a neutral immortal herb. Consuming it will circulate energy through the limbs, clear the eight extraordinary meridians, and allow one to forge a diamond-like indestructible body."

"This is the Reinforcement Method I mentioned to you. A stronger body will naturally possess a stronger detoxification effect, sufficient to counter the toxins in your body."

As he spoke, Shen Feng's finger shifted again, pointing to an extremely beautiful orchid.

"Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, its medicinal properties are gentle and mellow, easy to absorb, and it has the effect of consolidating the foundation, cultivating the origin, and expelling impurities from the body."

"If you take it, it might also resolve the hidden dangers in your body, and if Yanyan takes it, her hidden dangers will be completely removed."

Suddenly, as if Shen Feng had discovered something, he rushed out of Dugu Bo's soul power barrier and stood before a vine-like plant filled with precious light.

"It is actually an Earth Dragon Golden Melon."

"Legend has it that this object is born from bathing in dragon blood. Consuming it can cause a dragon-type martial soul to evolve and grant it the ability to control the earth attribute."

"If you consume it, not only will you possess a stronger body, but there is also a high probability that your martial soul will evolve into a True Dragon-type martial soul."

"Among these many immortal herbs, this Earth Dragon Golden Melon is truly the most suitable one for you."

"There is also a Red Blood Dragon Vine here? It's a pity, the age is too low to reach the level of an immortal herb, but if used as a main ingredient to make a potion for Yanyan to consume, it could also resolve the hidden dangers in her body."

"Is this... Dragon Saliva Grass? Also a bit low in age, but it is a great tonic for dragon-type martial souls."

Seeing Shen Feng acting like a happy butterfly, weaving through the herb garden while chattering incessantly about their effects, Dugu Bo felt like a complete fool—a fool who had entered a mountain of treasure without knowing it, begging for food while holding a golden bowl.

Because in just this short while, Shen Feng had found no less than ten precious herbs that could completely cure Dugu Yan and even have excellent therapeutic effects on his own hidden dangers.

Yet he, tortured by his own hidden dangers, had suffered for many years, struggling between life and death.

At this moment, even the way Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo had changed—three parts heartache, three parts confusion, three parts bewilderment, and one part distrust.

Unable to bear Dugu Yan's complex gaze, Dugu Bo shook his head with a bitter smile and beckoned to Shen Feng.

"Xiao Feng, stop busybodying for a moment. Those herbs have been growing there for who knows how long; they aren't going to run away."

"Come over here first, let's discuss and choose the best plan to first remove the hidden dangers in your sister Yanyan's body."

Hearing Dugu Bo's call, Shen Feng stopped his search, though still hesitant, and reached out to wipe the drool from the corner of his mouth: "Alright, coming right over."

Perhaps because the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well on the Douluo Continent was formed from the remains of the Fire Dragon King and the Water Dragon King after their fall, this place had an exceptionally large number of herbs related to dragons.

Ever since discovering the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, Shen Feng had found many more precious herbs related to dragons nearby.

Although none reached the level of an immortal herb, when used in combination with other herbs to fully stimulate their medicinal properties, they would have excellent effects even for treating Dugu Bo, let alone removing the hidden dangers in Dugu Yan's body.

After some thought, Shen Feng decided to adopt a conservative treatment for Dugu Yan.

"Old man, sister Yanyan, there are many herbs here that can resolve the hidden dangers in your bodies, but different combinations produce completely different effects."

"Some might only be able to remove the hidden dangers, while others can consolidate the foundation and cultivate the origin while removing the dangers, improving aptitude, and even directly developing potential and increasing cultivation."

"As for the treatment for sister Yanyan, I think we should be more conservative. After all, the medicinal materials here are rare in the world; once a mistake is made, even the gods would find it hard to save her."

Dugu Bo pondered slightly and nodded earnestly: "You are right. The medicinal properties are different, so the medicinal effects produced by different combinations are naturally different. If combined recklessly, even a tonic could kill a person directly."

"I have studied these medicinal materials for many years, but I have only researched a mere fraction of their properties. Since you recognize them, Xiao Feng, you must have the corresponding formulas for using them, right?"

Shen Feng nodded: "There aren't many formulas, just a few sets, but treating the hidden dangers in you and sister Yanyan is absolutely no problem."

Shen Feng smiled mysteriously as he spoke, reaching out to point at a large pink flower amidst the cluster.

The flower had no leaves, its stem was three feet long, and the bloom was massive, measuring a full foot in diameter. Each petal looked as crystal-clear as glass, and the stamen was a pale purple, resembling purple diamonds embedded in the center of a pink petal platter.

As a light breeze brushed past, the flower swayed gently with the mist, scattering fine pollen that shimmered with a brilliant, treasure-like luster in the air—a truly breathtaking sight.

"This flower is called Aromatic Silk Beauty. It is the nemesis of all poisons. It has the ability to neutralize any toxin; while it cannot cure poison itself, it can suppress it."

Dugu Bo nodded slightly. "I know. As long as one stands within the range of this flower's pollen, they can avoid being poisoned."

"But unfortunately, it has absolutely no effect on a creature already afflicted by poison, otherwise I wouldn't have left it here until now."

Dugu Bo had discovered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well countless years ago. He might not have known the specific medicinal properties of these immortal herbs, but he was very clear about some of their outward appearances.

Shen Feng smiled and nodded. "The old master is correct, which is why it must be used in conjunction with another immortal herb."

Dugu Bo followed Shen Feng's gesture and saw a snow-white immortal herb come into view.

The herb was crystal clear and as white as snow. Every blade of grass seemed as if it were about to drip water; it was slender and curved, looking just like the neck of a swan.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo's pupils suddenly constricted. His expression became extremely grave, even tinged with fear.

"Xiao Feng, are you not joking with me? Do you know what this thing actually is?"

Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo with curiosity. "Grandfather, what is wrong with this herb? Why are you so afraid of it?"

Dugu Bo couldn't help but shiver. "Yanyan, listen to your grandfather: never, ever get close to that poisonous herb."

"About ten years ago, when I first discovered this place, I encountered two life-and-death crises."

"One was coming into contact with that dual-colored spring water, and the other was touching that swan-shaped poisonous herb."

"If I hadn't already been a Title Douluo at the time, and if I had only made tentative contact with them, I fear I would have been buried here."

Recalling the events of ten years ago, Dugu Bo still felt a lingering fear even now.

Dugu Yan was shocked upon hearing this. Her beautiful eyes widened as she looked at Dugu Bo, her face full of disbelief.

"Is, is it really that exaggerated?"

"It is." Shen Feng interjected. "This item is called Snowy Swan Kiss."

"However, the old master is wrong about one thing: this is not a poisonous herb, and it does not contain a shred of toxin itself."

"It has only one characteristic: stimulation—the stimulation of any toxin by a thousand or ten thousand times."

"The reason the old master finds it terrifying is precisely because you are a giant jar of poison yourself. Once you are contaminated by its pollen or sap, the toxins in your body will naturally proliferate wildly."

"It is fortunate that you were cautious back then and only touched it tentatively; otherwise, we might only be looking at your bones right now."

"I now strongly suspect that the reason the hidden danger in your body is so severe is likely related to your past contact with the Snowy Swan Kiss."

Dugu Bo's brows furrowed tightly. After deep thought, he nodded slightly. "What you say makes a lot of sense."

"But Yanyan also carries potent poison. You are asking her to consume this herb—this can no longer be considered a safe treatment, can it?"

Shen Feng chuckled. "Actually, the treatment for Yanyan requires three steps."

"First, I will remove the hidden dangers from you, old master, and then extract an Antitoxin Serum from your blood to cure Yanyan."

"Second, have Yanyan consume the Aromatic Silk Beauty to attempt to gain the ability of immunity to all poisons."

"Third, after confirming that Yanyan has achieved immunity to all poisons, we will attempt to have her consume the Snowy Swan Kiss to gain the ability to amplify her toxins a thousand or ten thousand times."

"If all three steps can be completed, tsk tsk, I truly cannot imagine how terrifying Yanyan will be in the future."

Dugu Yan stared at Shen Feng, dumbfounded. "With the potential to surpass Grandfather and even become the world's number one poison-type spirit master?"

"Little brother, I have to say, your plan is truly brilliant."

"Grandfather, this is it. I am willing to give it a try."

The growth of a spirit master is inherently accompanied by countless risks; hunting spirit beasts is dangerous, absorbing spirit rings is dangerous, and fighting for resources is also dangerous.

Therefore, for the sake of power, Dugu Yan did not mind enduring some minor risks.

Moreover, Shen Feng's plan was divided into three steps; if any problems were discovered, they could simply stop at any time.

Dugu Bo frowned, pondered for a long time, and then nodded. "Very well, but we must ensure that everything is foolproof."

Shen Feng smiled. "That goes without saying. Yanyan is my sworn elder sister; no matter what, I wouldn't harm her, would I?"

"Now, please consume the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, old master, and remove your hidden dangers."

Dugu Bo paused and turned to look at Shen Feng. "Then what about you, kid? Didn't you pick any immortal herbs for yourself to supplement your growth?"

Shen Feng smiled mysteriously and pointed toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. "Naturally, I have."

Dugu Bo's pupils suddenly constricted. "You kid better think clearly. Those are the two most dangerous poisonous herbs among all the toxic plants, and the methods to use them are the most perilous."

Shen Feng said with a calm expression, "As the saying goes, the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish. Risks and opportunities always coexist."

"I believe they will make me feel that it is worth the price."

Dugu Bo clicked his tongue in secret. "You kid, you seem calm, but in reality, your very bones are filled with madness."

"Since you want to try, you should go first. I can keep an eye on you from here."

Shen Feng turned to look at Dugu Bo and bowed respectfully. "I, Shen Feng, thank you, old master."

After saying this, Shen Feng walked toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well without looking back, his steps firm and his gaze resolute.

In truth, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot were not the most suitable choices for Shen Feng within this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Immunity to water and fire, and the ability to ward off all poisons—these two traits might seem powerful, but to Shen Feng, they were no different from a chicken rib.

For one, as a power attack system soul master, and with his Leiming Blade being lightning-attributed, he was already unafraid of water and fire.

The robust physique granted by his Body Martial Soul, combined with the violent lightning power of the Leiming Blade, also gave him high resistance to poisons and sinister forces.

Compared to the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot, which were poisonous herbs with immense risks, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was actually the most suitable for Shen Feng.

Not only was the risk of consumption low, but its property of granting an indestructible body, when paired with his Body Martial Soul, would be absolutely peerless in power.

However, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was also very suitable for Shen Rui, so Shen Feng had no choice but to give it up.

Aside from the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Shen Feng had actually discovered another immortal herb suitable for himself.

It was a black bamboo shoot, less than two feet tall, growing in a corner of the cliff at the very edge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Shen Feng recognized that bamboo shoot; it was also an immortal herb, known as the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo.

When fused with a martial soul, it could greatly enhance the toughness, sharpness, and rigidity of the martial soul, making it extremely suitable for blade or sword-type martial souls to absorb.

However, this Ink Jade Divine Bamboo was also suitable for Ling Na, so Shen Feng had to give it up once again.

Yet, Shen Feng was not the type of pedantic person who would only sacrifice his own growth for the sake of his family.

First of all, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot also had a certain effect on strengthening one's physique.

Secondly, there were the hidden benefits at the bottom of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.