The Two Xues Were About to Meet

The following morning.

Luo Can hovered above the spring of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, his eyes closed, his boundless spiritual power flowing like a tide, probing continuously into the deep bottom of the spring.

The spring was much deeper than he had imagined, and the deeper he went, the more violently the extreme cold and extreme heat intertwined. The two completely opposite energies collided and tore at each other, forming invisible energy turbulence, which caused his mental perception accuracy to drop sharply.

When his mental energy penetrated to a depth of about 100 meters, Luo Can felt a significant resistance.

That's not a physical obstacle, but a rule-based rejection.

The ice and fire energies in the water rise further here, even faintly carrying the flavor of "rules". The fiery fire energy seems to contain the will of "burning" and "purification", while the icy water energy contains the laws of "freezing" and "silence". The two rules are mutually antagonistic and interdependent, forming a natural barrier.

"Indeed, it's not simple." Luo Can slowly opened his eyes, withdrawing all his spiritual power. He thought to himself, "It seems that to thoroughly explore the secrets at the bottom of the spring, I can only wait until this matter is over and then go down there myself."

The primal power of the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King lay beneath his feet, a tremendous opportunity for someone with golden blood. However, there were more important things to do now.

He flashed and landed on the shore. Qian Renxue was standing on Bluestone not far away, quietly waiting for him.

"What's it like at the bottom of the spring?" Qian Renxue stepped forward and asked softly.

"It's very deep, and there's a strong energy barrier; you can't probe it with your spiritual power." Luo Can smiled. "But it's alright. After we've settled things here for you, there'll be plenty of time to study it slowly. For now, we just need to wait patiently for Ning Fengzhi and the others to arrive."

Qian Renxue nodded and said no more.

Meanwhile, in Heaven Dou City, at the First Prince's Mansion.

Xue Qinghe sat at his desk in the study, holding Ning Fengzhi's handwritten letter in his hand, a smile of undisguised excitement on his face.

"Great! My teacher is actually going to accompany me to Sunset Forest to hunt for my Third Spirit Ring!" He excitedly turned around and said to "Bai Xue" standing beside him, "With my teacher and Sword Douluo here, I'm sure I'll be able to hunt for the best Third Spirit Ring this time!"

Bai Xue stood to the side, a gentle and polite smile on her face, "Congratulations, Your Highness. It seems that Sect Master Ning values you highly as his disciple. We can take this opportunity to further strengthen our relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. As long as we can completely bind Sect Master Ning and the two Titled Douluo to our side, the position of Crown Prince will undoubtedly be yours."

"This is all thanks to you, Sister Snow," Xue Qinghe said gratefully. "When we return from this Soul Hunting, Sister Snow, please just name your reward, and I will grant it without hesitation."

"Serving Your Highness is my duty," Bai Xue said with a slight bow.

She lowered her head, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

She has now completely gained Xue Qinghe's trust. And under her subtle influence, the First Prince's words and actions are becoming more and more like what she wants—gentle, kind, respectful to his teachers, considerate to his subjects, yet harboring ambition.

It seems that the next step of the "replacement plan" can be put on the agenda.

"Oh, right, Sister Snow," Xue Qinghe suddenly said, "Teacher said in his letter that the journey is long, and I can bring one or two trusted confidants to take care of us. Come with me; I'll feel at ease with you here."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xue pondered for a moment.

Sunset Forest... that place seems to be Dugu Bo's lair. Moreover, according to intelligence, a "Sword Obsessive Douluo" of unknown strength has recently moved in. If possible, it would be worthwhile to try to contact and win over these two.

Thinking of this, a smile returned to her face, and she nodded. "Alright, I'll go with Your Highness."

The two quickly packed their belongings, and Xue Qinghe even sent a palace attendant to report to Xue Ye in detail that he was going to Sunset Forest to hunt for his Third Spirit Ring.

In this way, he not only showed his father that he had not concealed his itinerary, but also conveyed to his father the information that he had a harmonious relationship with Ning Fengzhi, further enhancing his status in his father's heart.

Just after noon, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin arrived at the First Prince's Mansion. After picking up Xue Qinghe and Bai Xue, the four of them set off immediately, speeding towards the Sunset Forest.

Along the way, Xue Qinghe was in high spirits, constantly trying to talk to Ning Fengzhi and trying to please the number one support Spirit Master on the continent. Ning Fengzhi also maintained a gentle smile and responded to each question. The atmosphere seemed very harmonious.

Bai Xue sat quietly beside Xue Qinghe, her eyes lowered and obedient, but her eyes were inadvertently observing Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's every move, firmly remembering their words, actions, habits, and details.

Deep within the Sunset Forest, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

As the sun began to set, Luo Can stood up and dusted himself off.

"It's about time, let's go."

Qian Renxue nodded, Ji Juechen also stood up from the rock beside him, following behind the two without saying a word.

The three of them left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and headed deeper into the forest. Before long, they found a secluded mountain stream surrounded by steep cliffs, making it an excellent meeting place.

Luo Can casually released a burst of pressure, driving away all the Spirit Beast dwelling in the mountain stream. Then, the three of them found a clean rock to sit on and waited quietly.

Luo Can closed his eyes and spread his spiritual power, enveloping the entire forest.

Time passed slowly.

Two and a half hours later, he sensed Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's auras, and also felt that there were two other people with them. One had a Soul Power Wave of around level 30, which should be Xue Qinghe. The other had a Soul Power Wave that was hidden very deeply, but Luo Can could clearly sense the rich angelic aura of that soul, even though it was disguised by the Head Spirit Bone.

"They've arrived," Luo Can said softly, opening his eyes.

Qian Renxue pursed her lips and said, "I hope this 'me' will be more sensible."

"How do you plan to tell her?" Luo Can asked, looking at her.

"Hmm." Qian Renxue nodded and slowly explained her plan, "I will project certain scenes from the future into the mind of the original body. Let her see what Bibi Dong will do in the future, let her see how Grandpa sacrificed himself, and see how the Spirit Hall was destroyed..."

"I need to completely break down her mental defenses and make her willingly accept my absorption. Only in this way can the success rate of the fusion be maximized."

"Okay." Luo Can reached out and gently grasped her cold hand. "Whatever decision you make, I will support you."

Just then, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, who were on their way, suddenly heard a detached voice in their minds.

"Follow this route."

As soon as they finished speaking, a clear virtual map instantly appeared in their minds, with red lines clearly marking the route to the mountain stream.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were both shocked, their faces showing disbelief.

The ability to directly transmit sound and maps into another person's mind is utterly unheard of! This completely exceeds their understanding of the power of Spirit Master!

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing deep awe in each other's eyes. This Pavilion Master Luo's strength was indeed unfathomable, probably already reaching the level of Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen.

Suppressing their shock, they remained silent and quietly led Xue Qinghe and Bai Xue, following the route in their minds, deeper into the mountain valley.

The distance wasn't too far, but it was still in the area near the center of Sunset Forest. It took the four of them half an hour to reach the entrance to the mountain stream.

Xue Qinghe looked at the empty mountain stream in front of him with a puzzled expression.

"Teacher, are there really any suitable Spirit Beast among them?"

"Don't worry, it's definitely there," Chen Xin said calmly. "You'll find out when you go in."

With Sword Douluo's words, Xue Qinghe immediately felt relieved, smiled and nodded, and was about to walk inside.

However, deep within "Bai Xue's" heart, an increasingly strong sense of foreboding arose.

The mountain stream was eerily quiet, almost unsettlingly so. Moreover, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's attitudes were strange; they seemed very familiar with the place, as if they were... on a mission.

But she had no way out. Turning away now would only deepen suspicion, and with the two Titled Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, not by her side, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.

Sensing that the four people's presence had entered the mountain stream, Luo Can slowly stood up, took Qian Renxue's hand, and revealed a faint smile on his face.

"Let's go, Xue'er."

"Let's go and meet this... Bai Xue."