Obtain Immortal Herb

The next day.

Emperor Xue Ye somehow learned of the assassination attempt on Qin Yuan, but he showed no worry, only a bit of surprise.

Who would want to assassinate that good-for-nothing?

He shook his head speechlessly, then sent someone to summon Qian Renxue. He had no intention of summoning Qin Yuan for condolences; it wasn't necessary.

He summoned Qian Renxue because he knew Qin Yuan would definitely inform her of the assassination, and Qian Renxue would definitely seek justice for that good-for-nothing.

Therefore, he had to summon Qian Renxue.

When Qian Renxue arrived at the grand hall, Emperor Xue Ye said with a detached gaze:

"You know about Xiao Yuan being assassinated?"

Qian Renxue nodded.

"You don't need to concern yourself with this matter. I will handle it personally," Emperor Xue Ye said indifferently.

"May I know how Father Emperor plans to handle it?" A hint of cold mockery flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes.

"Warn that Li Hong, but..." He paused, then continued, "It cannot affect relations between the two countries, so at most, Li Hong will compensate Xiao Yuan with some property."

"Xiao Yuan almost lost his life, and Father Emperor only plans to issue a warning?!" Even though she knew it would be like this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but feel angry.

"Otherwise?"

Emperor Xue Ye retorted, stood up, and walked step by step in front of Qian Renxue, saying with solemn authority:

"Are you willing to offend a Star Luo Duke to death for a good-for-nothing? How many years have our two countries been at peace? It's only been thirteen years since the last great war between our nations!"

"Yes, these thirteen years of peace were hard-won by Xiao Yuan's father, and yet you treat his only son, your own nephew, like this!" Qian Renxue said, suppressing her anger.

Emperor Xue Ye's expression stiffened. He also felt it was a bit improper, but he truly didn't think it was worth offending a Star Luo Duke for a good-for-nothing.

So, he said nothing, just let out a cold snort, and left with a flick of his sleeve.

"I have the final say in this matter. You are not to interfere!"

Qian Renxue watched Emperor Xue Ye's departing back, her eyes cold and indifferent:

"It's too late."

Three days later, on a dark and windy night.

A cold, chillingly murderous wind howled. Li Hong stood at his doorstep with a smile:

"What a wind, what a wind! I can already smell the blood of Qin Zhan's son, hehe, truly wonderful."

BOOM--!!!

Just then, two imposing and domineering pressures descended abruptly.

Li Hong, who only had the cultivation of a Soul Saint, and all the beings in the Li Mansion, from top to bottom, including the dogs, prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling.

"What happened?" Li Hong was bewildered and lost.

Until two figures clad in black robes descended into the air before him, looking down at him:

"On Miss's orders, the entire Li Mansion, not one... will be left alive."

In the final moments of his life, Li Hong only saw two pairs of eyes gleaming with cold light.

Then, his neck stung, his vision spun, and for a moment he saw the dark sky, then a headless corpse spewing blood towards the heavens. Finally, his vision fixed on the pool of blood on the ground, his eyes wide with disbelief, and he breathed his last.

Before dying, a question of unwillingness lingered in his heart and soul:

"Why... kill me..."

It was seven days later when Qin Yuan learned of the annihilation of Duke Li Hong's mansion in the Star Luo Empire.

The entire ducal family, wiped out overnight, sent shockwaves across the continent.

The entire nobility of the Star Luo Empire was enraged. Never had they been so united. They mobilized all their forces to thoroughly investigate the matter.

It wasn't because they were close to Duke Li Hong, but because they were terrified.

If someone could annihilate a ducal mansion overnight, they could annihilate them, and even the Star Luo imperial family, overnight!

Emperor Xue Ye fell into a long silence upon learning of this incident.

The major powers of the Douluo Continent were also thrown into a state of panic by this event, fearing they would be next.

To annihilate a ducal mansion overnight, what kind of power was this? It was at least the work of a Titled Douluo!

How many Titled Douluo were there on the entire Douluo Continent?

"I don't know how Li Hong was so blind to dare offend a Titled Douluo. He deserved to die!"

Qin Yuan was silent for a long time. He had thought Qian Renxue would at most kill Duke Li Hong, but he never expected her to slaughter the entire ducal mansion.

After a long while, a smile appeared on his face:

"This is for the best. Cut the weeds and remove the roots, lest a vengeful spirit jump before me years from now."

Then, he stood up, left the Imperial Palace, and headed for Dugu Bo's residence.

It was time to harvest the Immortal Herbs.

Dugu Bo knew this day would come sooner or later. Seeing Qin Yuan arrive, he said nothing, directly grabbing his shoulder and flying to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well deep within the Sunset Forest.

Arriving at a small valley, a hot spring lay before them.

The hot spring was not large, but it was divided into two sections. The oval pool contained hot spring water that was milky white and crimson red.

Even more peculiar was that though they were in the same pool, they were clearly separated, never encroaching on each other, always staying on their respective sides.

The rolling steam rose from the area between the two springs, ascending continuously until it slowly dissipated at the mouth of the valley.

Around the hot spring, all sorts of rare and exotic herbs grew, resembling a paradise.

"Kid Qin, I value my promises the most. You can choose any twenty medicinal herbs here," Dugu Bo said.

"But only twenty."

He emphasized the last word, then gave Qin Yuan a deep look and flew out of the small valley.

"When you want to leave, just call out."

Dugu Bo's figure disappeared from the valley.

Gazing at the ground covered in rare and exotic herbs, Qin Yuan's eyes gleamed. He already had a plan and quickly walked towards the Immortal Herbs on either side of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass looked like a large white flower at the top, with an octagonal shape. Its center shimmered with stamen like ice crystals. It emitted no fragrance. Its location was the center point on the side of the extreme cold yin spring.

Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, a cold-attribute flower, could make one's heart feel cold and numb their core.

Within ten meters of this grass, the air was chilling. Any longer exposure would lead to incurable cold poison attacking the heart. Forget eating it; even being near it would bring misfortune. To pick it, one must use a metal object.

The Infernal Delicate Apricot was at the center of the scorching yang spring. It was a plant resembling a cabbage but entirely fiery red.

Qin Yuan cut down two highly poisonous Immortal Herbs with a dagger and grabbed them directly in his hands. The fire poison and cold poison, one from the left and one from the right, assailed his body.

His hands shone with a sacred white light, easily suppressing them.

Then, following the method in his mind, Qin Yuan, standing at the edge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, threw his head back and swallowed the two highly poisonous Immortal Herbs in one gulp.

The highly poisonous Immortal Herbs, radiating extreme heat and extreme cold, slid down his throat into his abdomen.

Dong!

His heart suddenly pounded, like a drumbeat.

The next second, his entire body was bathed in pure white, sacred light as the two highly poisonous Immortal Herbs' effects rapidly and strangely fused.

Then, under the effect of [Life Miracle], they merged into his heart.

Bang bang bang!!

His heart rate suddenly surged. With each beat, his blood carried the fused effects of the two highly poisonous Immortal Herbs throughout his body.

Three minutes later.

Qin Yuan leaped down and plunged into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.