Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

"That's good." Hearing Dugu Bo say this, Lin Yu nodded with satisfaction.

"Then when we return to Martial Soul City, we'll ask Senior Dugu to come with us, and bring Miss Dugu along as well. It'll be a good chance for Miss Dugu to join the Martial Soul Academy." Lin Yu smiled as he looked at Dugu Yan.

But at this moment, Dugu Yan, seeing the smile on Lin Yu's lips, felt no joy at all. Instead, she shrank back in fear behind Dugu Bo.

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Dugu Yan's expression grew even more grim. Lin Yu's statement was clearly telling Dugu Bo that Dugu Yan would have to stay in Martial Soul City as a hostage, and that Dugu Bo must obediently comply.

Lin Yu stared straight at Dugu Bo, while Yue Guan and Ghost also locked onto him tightly. If Dugu Bo showed any sign of refusal, they would strike without hesitation, killing both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan on the spot.

Yue Guan alone was already more than Dugu Bo could handle, and with Ghost joining in, Dugu Bo had no chance of resisting.

"Fine. After I find a second soul ring for Yan'er, I'll go with you to Martial Soul City." After a moment of silence, Dugu Bo finally agreed. He had no other choice now.

If Dugu Yan was in Martial Soul City, they might still have a chance to live. But if he refused, they would likely die right here and now.

"Good, then let's go together. With Uncle Yue and Uncle Ghost's help, finding a suitable soul ring for Miss Dugu should be quick." This time, Lin Yu finally showed a genuine smile.

"I hope Senior Dugu won't take offense. After all, this junior has no choice. Although Senior's strength isn't the greatest, your poison is extremely powerful—you're known as the world's number one poison soul master. This junior has to be cautious." Lin Yu looked at Dugu Bo with an apologetic expression.

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Dugu Bo's expression finally softened a little.

"At least you know how to talk. My poison is naturally number one in the world. But you're overthinking things. I, Dugu Bo, may act on my whims, but I keep my word. If I promise something, I'll follow through." Dugu Bo snorted lightly in displeasure.

"Of course, Senior Dugu always means what he says." Lin Yu, hearing this, understood that while Dugu Bo still had some reservations, he was no longer as hostile as before.

"Alright, since you've agreed, hurry up and find a suitable soul ring for your granddaughter. Then let's get out of this godforsaken place as soon as possible. I don't know how you, old poison freak, can stand staying here." Yue Guan looked at Dugu Bo with disdain.

Hearing Yue Guan's words, Dugu Bo sneered dismissively.

"Hah, that just shows how blind you are, Yue Guan. You don't recognize the value of this place." Dugu Yan looked at Yue Guan with contempt.

"Enough, it's getting late. Come rest at my place for now. Let you see what a true treasure land looks like." With that, Dugu Bo led Dugu Yan toward his dwelling.

"Hey, old poison freak, you live in a place like this? This is your so-called treasure land?" Yue Guan's face darkened as he looked at the poisonous miasma before him.

But unlike Yue Guan, Lin Yu showed a delighted expression. After all, he had come to Sunset Forest specifically for this place. Now that he had finally found it, he was naturally overjoyed.

"Hah, you'll understand once you're inside." After saying this, Dugu Bo dispelled the poisonous miasma and led them in.

Once everyone finally entered and arrived at Dugu Bo's hut, he looked at Yue Guan with a smug expression.

"So, isn't this a rare treasure land?" Dugu Bo's tone carried a hint of pride.

But by now, Yue Guan had no time to answer Dugu Bo's question. His eyes were fixed on the medicinal herbs filling his field of vision.

"Is this the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? Xue Can? Cinnabar Lotus? Aromatic Silk Beauty? And these..." Yue Guan stared blankly at the herbs before him, momentarily speechless.

"What, stunned?" Seeing Yue Guan like this, Dugu Bo finally found a way to get back at him, a smile spreading across his face.

But Yue Guan ignored Dugu Bo entirely and walked straight toward the many herbs.

"Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot... and this, the supreme treasure among immortal-grade herbs—Lovesick Heartbreak Red." Yue Guan hadn't expected to find such world-rare immortal herbs here.

"What, shocked?" Watching Yue Guan's reaction, Dugu Bo felt even more pleased that his herb garden had impressed him.

"Old poison freak, I never thought you'd have a garden like this. But to possess such immortal herbs and still only have this level of strength—what a waste." Dugu Bo had expected Yue Guan to be impressed by his garden, but instead, the first words out of his mouth were mockery.

"I'm guessing that aside from the herbs you planted yourself, you don't even recognize the ones that were originally here. Otherwise, how could your strength still be so low?

Take this immortal herb, for example—Aromatic Silk Beauty. Its fragrance is clear and elegant. Within its range, all poisons are rendered useless. Its scent can neutralize a hundred toxins.

I bet you didn't even know what this herb does." Yue Guan sneered at Dugu Bo.

Hearing this, Dugu Bo didn't know what to say. It was the truth.

He knew these herbs were probably extremely valuable, but he had no idea what they did. So he hadn't dared to touch them, simply letting them grow here.

"What, just because you don't know, you think I don't?" Dugu Bo knew Yue Guan might understand the herbs' uses—after all, he had named one and explained its effect—but Dugu Bo's pride wouldn't let him admit defeat so easily.

"Heh, if I didn't know, how could I name them? What good is owning a treasure land if you don't even recognize what's in it?

Otherwise, you wouldn't have been plagued by your own poison for so long." Yue Guan began to mock Dugu Bo relentlessly.

Yue Guan was well-versed in pharmacology. The younger generation of Martial Soul Hall all relied on his medicinal concoctions to condition their bodies, allowing them to reach the Soul King level in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

"What do you mean? How do you know I've been troubled by my own poison?" Dugu Bo's expression shifted dramatically as he stared at Yue Guan in shock.

"Tch, what, you think you've hidden it well? With that sickly green look all over you, anyone who isn't blind can tell you're poisoned." Yue Guan looked at Dugu Bo with disdain.

"Move aside, don't bother me while I'm looking at these herbs. If I'm in a good mood, I might even help you get rid of your poison.

And your granddaughter too." Yue Guan curled his lip and glanced at Dugu Yan.

"What nonsense are you spouting? My grandfather is the Poison Douluo who rules over poison! How could he be poisoned?" Dugu Yan glared at Yue Guan in displeasure.

Even though Yue Guan was a Titled Douluo, Dugu Yan couldn't stand anyone slandering her grandfather.