All the Days Gone By

In Sunset Forest, at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Yu Luocong was stationed two kilometers away from the well.

"Tian Jun, is it? Here to collect the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot?"

Yu Luocong smiled.

Since the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot were only effective if consumed within ten breaths of being picked, Yu Tianjun and Yu Yuanzhen had not taken them away back then.

"Yes, I happened to bring Dong'er here to collect an Immortal Herb."

Yu Tianjun smiled.

Hearing this, Yu Luocong subconsciously looked at Bibi Dong and immediately saw that their relationship was anything but ordinary.

Yu Luocong wore the knowing smile of an elder aunt and said nothing more.

"Just go right in. Disciples from our clan are guarding the surroundings, so no one will disturb you."

Yu Luocong smiled faintly. Over the years, he had relied on consuming all sorts of medicinal herbs to pile his cultivation up to the Soul Douluo rank, and his eighth Soul Ring was an astonishing sixty thousand years old.

With his eighth Soul Ring and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, even if a Title Douluo came here, he could hold them off for a while.

"Thanks, Uncle Cong."

Yu Tianjun smiled and led Bibi Dong straight into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

At the sight of medicinal herbs carpeting the ground, Bibi Dong's eyes widened.

"No wonder the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is one of the Upper Three Sects. With such a treasure land, nurturing powerful experts must be as easy as turning one's hand."

Yu Tianjun did not explain. He simply helped Bibi Dong pick suitable herbs.

Although few Immortal Herbs remained, and none suited Bibi Dong, there were still many rare medicinal herbs just below that grade.

Bibi Dong wandered around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, her curious gaze constantly sweeping over the area.

Suddenly, a wondrous little flower caught Bibi Dong's attention.

The flower seemed like a black hole, instantly swallowing all of Bibi Dong's thoughts.

Their first meeting, their conversation in Spirit City, the care they had shown each other in Slaughter City, and finally the vow they had made on Hell Road.

"If we make it out alive, would you be willing to travel across mountains and rivers with me?"

"Leave it to me. I won't let you die here."

All those moments from the past suddenly surfaced in Bibi Dong's mind.

Pfft!

Bibi Dong's face turned pale as she inexplicably spat out a mouthful of blood.

The blood merged into the flower, and the Lovesick Heartbreak Red swayed slightly.

Bibi Dong looked somewhat drained. She gazed expectantly at the flower, but it ultimately did not fall.

"Is it because I don't love Yu Tianjun enough...?"

Bibi Dong let out a helpless sigh. She already understood.

Hearing the commotion, Yu Tianjun hurried over and pulled the disordered Bibi Dong into his arms.

"What's wrong, Dong'er?"

Bibi Dong lowered her head. "I'm sorry..."

"Why..."

As Yu Tianjun spoke, he suddenly noticed the Lovesick Heartbreak Red still stained with blood above them and smiled in understanding.

"It's not your fault. As a divine-grade herb above even Immortal Herbs, how could it be so easy to obtain?"

"We still have a long time ahead of us. We can take things slowly when it comes to feelings."

As Yu Tianjun spoke, he gently kissed Bibi Dong on the forehead.

It was their first kiss.

Bibi Dong's face flushed crimson. "Y-you ambushed me!"

"I was already going easy on you, just like when we first met."

Yu Tianjun rubbed Bibi Dong's head, then turned and took out several herbs.

"You accumulated two years' worth of foundation in Slaughter City. After consuming these herbs, you should be able to break through to level sixty."

Bibi Dong's heart was filled with emotion. She accepted the herbs, then turned to look at the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, her heart full of unwillingness.

Suddenly, Bibi Dong reached out with one hand, dug up the Lovesick Heartbreak Red along with its stone, and placed it into her soul tool bracelet.

Meanwhile, Yu Tianjun obtained the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot, then put them both into his mouth.

Relying on a powerful body comparable to that of a Title Douluo, Yu Tianjun's approach was simple and brutal.

In almost no more than three breaths, Yu Tianjun's body shuddered violently. Immediately afterward, a layer of icy blue rose from beneath his feet. In the blink of an eye, his entire body had turned blue.

Then a layer of red rose as well. Yu Tianjun now looked like a freshly boiled shrimp, blue and red alternating across his body in an exceedingly strange sight.

Bibi Dong watched nervously while remaining alert to the surroundings.

Suddenly, Yu Tianjun's eyes snapped open. He actually rose to his feet while enduring the colliding medicinal effects of the two Immortal Herbs!

Yu Tianjun burst forward and charged directly into the point where the Cold Extreme Yin Spring and Blazing Yang Spring met.

The Cold Extreme Yin Spring and Blazing Yang Spring had been formed from the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King. How could they possibly threaten Yu Tianjun?

Golden light erupted from Yu Tianjun's body, and a brilliant golden Dragon King Soul flew out.

As if drawn by it, two tiny illusory dragon souls, one red and one blue, emerged. They whirled freely around the Golden Dragon King, seeming immensely delighted.

Yu Tianjun was completely unaware of this. His body slowly sank to the bottom, greedily absorbing energy.

After an unknown amount of time, Yu Tianjun finally woke. The first thing he saw was two rays of light, one red and one blue.

The two tiny dragon souls were each biting a bone as they flew toward Yu Tianjun.

Yu Tianjun focused his gaze and only then discovered the bones' peculiar nature.

"These are... the spirit bones of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings!"

Yu Tianjun was greatly shocked. Dragon King Spirit Bones had to be at least several hundred thousand years old, didn't they?

Just as Yu Tianjun expected, the two dragon souls placed the two bones in his hands.

"Strange..."

The instant Yu Tianjun touched the two spirit bones, he frowned.

Though these two spirit bones were powerful, they were still within a comprehensible range.

But the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings had fought alongside the Dragon God. They had to have been god-level beings.

Why did these spirit bones... feel like they were only one hundred thousand years old?

Yu Tianjun pondered for a moment and guessed that maintaining the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for so many years might have greatly reduced their age.

Even so, one hundred thousand years was still astonishing enough!

After absorbing these two spirit bones, he could directly push himself to level seventy!

Only then did Yu Tianjun realize that after refining the two Immortal Herbs, he had not only gained a golden body immune to all poisons, but his cultivation had also risen to level sixty-five.

Once he broke through to level seventy, he would not only complete the first Asura God Trial, but also obtain his Martial Soul Avatar.

By then, Yu Tianjun's cultivation would truly rival that of a Title Douluo!

Perhaps even surpass one!

Yu Tianjun spread his Golden Dragon Wings and flew out of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Although the spirit bones of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings had been taken by Yu Tianjun, their remains were still there, so the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well continued to exist.

"Ah, it's just a pity about these spirit bones. Still, they're not bad. At least their potential is high. I can find a way to restore them later."

Yu Tianjun arrived at an open area, and Bibi Dong curiously came over, her nose twitching.

"It smells so good. What's that scent on you?"

Bibi Dong leaned close to Yu Tianjun's shoulder, sweetness evident in her expression.

She had already finished absorbing the herbs, and her Soul Power had smoothly reached level sixty.

"Dong'er, you'll probably have to wait for me a while longer. I need to absorb these two spirit bones before we leave. Then we can go hunt soul beasts together."

Bibi Dong nodded. "Absorb them without worry. I'm here."

Seeing Bibi Dong's sweet smile, Yu Tianjun felt at ease.

It would be such a terrible waste for a girl like this to have her life ruined.

At the thought of Spirit Hall, the smile on Yu Tianjun's face faded slightly.

Bibi Dong's problem needed to be resolved soon. Qian Xunji would find the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan sooner or later.

The solution was simple: compensate Spirit Hall, or destroy Spirit Hall.

Destruction was not an option for now, so he had to consider compensation.

After taking away their Holy Maiden, he certainly had to give them an explanation.

But not now. He had to wait until Yu Tianjun stood on equal footing with Spirit Hall.

With the current strength of Yu Tianjun and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, bringing betrothal gifts—compensation—to their door would make it easy for Spirit Hall to swallow them whole.

With that thought, Yu Tianjun sat down where he was and began absorbing the spirit bones. Increasing his strength was what mattered most.