Douluo Traversal: I Pulled Out a Dou Technique, and You Didn't Explode?

What was even stranger was that although they lay within the same pool, they were clearly divided, never encroaching on each other, always remaining on their own side.

The billowing steam rose from the point between the two hot springs, continuously drifting upward until it slowly dispersed at the mouth of the valley.

Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, one of the three great treasure basins—I had finally found you!

This so-called treasure basin naturally did not refer to gold and silver, but a treasure basin for medicinal herbs.

It was one of three special natural environments.

Within the environments of the three great treasure basins, ordinary plants simply could not grow, unable to adapt to their unusual climates. Yet these places were breeding grounds for all rare plants.

Moreover, they could shorten the growth period of these extraordinary plants tenfold.

Simply put, if a lingzhi grew for ten years in any one of the three great treasure basins, it would have the effects of a hundred-year lingzhi.

The unique conditions possessed by the three great treasure basins gathered the finest spiritual essence of heaven and earth.

If not for the existence of this place, Dugu Bo, with all his poison arts, could never have lived until today.

The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well could not only nourish living things; it also had an exceptionally special effect on the human body.

Once a human or animal lived beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, their body would be assaulted by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth's two extreme attributes in a short period. If they did not leave in time, they would inevitably explode and die.

But for someone like Dugu Bo, whose body was filled with deadly poison, it offered enormous benefits.

Extreme heat and extreme cold both restrained poison. And a place like the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where heavenly treasures grew, had an especially powerful suppressive effect on poison.

It was precisely because of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well's suppression that Dugu Bo had been able to keep the deadly poison within his body from acting up.

"Hahahahaha! Senior Dugu, you don't need to worry about your poison anymore! With the assistance of so many Immortal-Grade Herbs here, completely solving the problems with your Martial Souls won't be difficult at all! Hahahahaha."

Dugu Bo stared blankly at the ecstatic Liu Bai. Even Dugu Yan looked puzzled; she had never seen Liu Bai this excited.

Normally, Liu Bai acted like a little adult. He was gentle and extremely diligent in cultivation, but at this moment, he looked more like someone who had obtained a supreme treasure.

"Kid, could it be that you know this place?"

Liu Bai spoke.

"Senior Dugu truly has extraordinary luck. This place is called the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, one of heaven and earth's three great treasure basins. It is a place that seizes the fortunes of heaven and earth. The medicinal herbs that can grow here are incomparably precious, and this special environment can also suppress the poison within your bodies. At the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, even simply forcing the poison into your Spirit Bones will be much easier, not to mention the many Immortal-Grade Herbs within it!"

Dugu Bo fell into thought. He did know about its ability to suppress poison. Had he not found this place, he would never have successfully cultivated to become a Title Douluo.

Nor would he have survived until now.

"Kid, I know it can suppress poison, but what exactly are these Immortal Herbs you mentioned?"

Liu Bai smiled and shook his head. Dugu Bo truly possessed a treasure land without recognizing its value. If this place were given to Chrysanthemum Guan, he might even be able to dream of becoming a god.

He immediately explained.

"Immortal Herbs are extraordinary just by virtue of the word 'immortal.' These medicinal plants are peerless herbs rarely seen in the world, each with its own unique effect. Some strengthen the body, some forge a golden body—in short, all of them possess exceptional effects."

Liu Bai turned to Dugu Yan.

"If you encounter a suitable Immortal Herb, it would not be strange at all for your Martial Soul to evolve."

"Martial Soul Evolution!"

The two cried out at the same time. Wasn't that the best way to solve the poison problem of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul?

Liu Bai nodded.

"That's right, Martial Soul Evolution. And I happen to know of several Immortal Herbs suitable for Senior Dugu and Sister Yanyan."

Dugu Bo was thrilled.

So this was such a treasure land. He had not known it at all before. If not for Liu Bai, would this place not have been completely buried in obscurity?

"Quick, Bai boy, hurry and find the Immortal Herbs suitable for this grandfather and granddaughter pair first."

He urged impatiently. He did not recognize these Immortal Herbs himself and naturally did not dare touch them carelessly. He knew that some of the Immortal Herbs here were incomparably poisonous.

Even if he touched them, he might not survive.

Liu Bai nodded.

After searching around for a while, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Found it. This is it!"

He quickly strode to a huge boulder beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Beside the boulder were several green leaves protruding from the ground like the tops of radishes.

"Not bad. There are actually three of them."

He reached out and pulled them up. The instant they emerged from the soil, a faint dragon's roar could vaguely be heard.

Liu Bai carried two Earth Dragon Golden Melons over to the pair.

"This is called the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. Under normal circumstances, it remains buried underground and looks no different from an ordinary radish. It contains a trace of dragon aura. For Soul Masters with dragon-type or even snake-type Martial Souls, consuming an Earth Dragon Golden Melon can consolidate one's foundation, strengthen one's Martial Soul, remove impurities from the bloodline, and deepen one's bond with the earth."

He handed the two Earth Dragon Golden Melons to them separately.

"The method of absorption is to eat the whole thing. Sister Yanyan, Senior Dugu, both of your Martial Souls are snake-type. Consuming the Earth Dragon Golden Melon has a great chance of inducing your Martial Souls to evolve. At that time, the poison problem of your Martial Souls may be directly resolved."

Dugu Yan reached out and accepted it.

"This thing? It's so ugly. Do I have to eat all of it? It's so big—how am I supposed to fit it in?"

Such savage words.

Liu Bai grinned. Damn it, what was his mind even thinking about?

Ice and Fire Golden Body Refinement!

"Sister Yanyan can cut it up before eating it."

Dugu Yan smiled and nodded.

"Then thank you, Little Brother Xiao Bai."

Dugu Bo spoke.

"Wait. Since there are two, I'll absorb one first. Yanyan can absorb hers after I finish."

Liu Bai nodded. It made no difference.

Thus, Dugu Bo found a place and began absorbing the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, while Liu Bai and Dugu Yan stood nearby to guard him.

The absorption did not take long. Less than half a day later—

A rumble suddenly erupted from Dugu Bo's body as he sat cross-legged on the ground.

His aura abruptly surged by an entire level!

Dugu Bo let out a long roar, like the roar of a dragon and tiger, making the valley faintly echo.

He sprang to his feet, Soul Power surging around him like boiling magma. Nine Soul Rings appeared on their own—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—radiating brilliant light!

An even more astonishing change occurred behind him!

The phantom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor appeared again, but its form had become completely different!

Four thick, powerful dragon claws had appeared beneath its once-smooth serpent body. Cold light glinted from their tips, and they were covered in dense jade-green scales.

Its serpent head had also changed drastically. Two sharp, spiraling dragon horns protruded from either side of its forehead, gleaming with a dark luster. Its fangs had become even more ferocious, and the poison mist it exhaled carried a faint trace of dragon might!

The entire Martial Soul phantom became more slender and powerful. Though it still largely retained a serpent-like shape, it now possessed distinct draconic characteristics. This was no longer the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor—it was the Jade Phosphorous Poison Flood Dragon!

"Hahaha! I broke through! I actually broke through! Two levels in a row—this old man is now... Rank 93! Hahahahaha!"

Feeling the surging Soul Power within him, far stronger than before, as well as the unprecedented strength and solidity transmitted by his Martial Soul, Dugu Bo could not help laughing loudly again.

The sluggish sensation caused by the poison buildup that had plagued him for years had been completely resolved during the process of absorbing the Earth Dragon Golden Melon and evolving his Martial Soul.

That inner core had now completely transformed into a Poison Core. All the poison within his body had been absorbed and stored in this Poison Core.

The barrier to his Soul Power had been shattered in one stroke, carrying him straight to the peak of Rank 93!

He had originally been at the peak of Rank 91. If not for the poison troubling him, he should have broken through long ago. Now, with the poison resolved and the Earth Dragon Golden Melon's medicinal power, he had directly advanced two levels!

"Grandpa, your Martial Soul evolved!"

Dugu Yan cried out in delight, rushing forward and throwing herself into his arms.

Dugu Bo excitedly held Dugu Yan.

"Hahahaha, that's right! Not only did my Martial Soul evolve, but all the poison in my body has been resolved, and my Soul Power rose by two levels as well! Hahahahaha."

"Ah, then doesn't that mean Grandpa is now a Rank 93 Title Douluo?"

"Of course!"

Dugu Bo excitedly patted Liu Bai's shoulder.

"Good kid. I have you to thank for this. From now on, I won't interfere in your pursuit of Yanyan anymore. Hahahahaha!"

"Grandpa, you're talking nonsense again!"

Liu Bai congratulated him.

"Congratulations, Senior Dugu, on your great advancement in cultivation and your freedom from the burden of poison."

Dugu Bo stroked his beard.

"Mm, not bad. Kid, the more I look at you, the more pleasing you become. Pick a few Immortal Herbs for yourself as well. Don't be polite. If not for you, these Immortal Herbs would only gather dust with me."

Dugu Yan also looked excitedly at the Earth Dragon Golden Melon in her hand.

"Alright, alright, stop talking. It's my turn next."

Grandpa's Martial Soul had already evolved. Next, it would be her turn!

Dugu Yan immediately began her absorption as well.

Liu Bai also began preparing the Immortal Herbs he needed.

He went directly to a huge boulder above the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Dugu Bo spoke.

"Kid, which Immortal Herb have you taken a liking to?"

Liu Bai pointed at the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot beside the spring waters of ice and fire.

"Them."