Taking the Immortal Herbs

Xu Feng told Shui Bing'er that this was the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Shui Bing'er repeated it to her grandfather:

"Grandfather, this is the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well, a natural treasure basin. Many spiritual herbs grow around it, and some are even immortal-grade treasures capable of strengthening a Soul Master's body and increasing the speed of Soul Power cultivation."

Leng Jun nodded repeatedly, his eyes shining.

"I never expected Sunset Forest to hold such a precious place. Do you recognize all these rare herbs?"

"They're too unusual. I only recognize a small portion of them."

Shui Bing'er looked around.

She had spent half a year studying medicinal theory, but most of the plants here differed from those she had seen in books.

Xu Feng knew that the small portion of plants Shui Bing'er recognized had most likely been transplanted here by Dugu Bo.

"Bing'er, I recognize some immortal herbs and know their effects and methods of consumption. Go find the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew first. Its features are obvious: it is entirely emerald green, with dew-like droplets condensed on the central leaf. Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew can enhance your eyesight and spiritual power. Take it first and absorb its effects to prepare yourself for consuming the other immortal herbs."

"Mm."

Shui Bing'er turned to Leng Jun.

"Grandfather, some of the plants here are highly poisonous. Please wait here for a moment while I find an herb."

"Alright. Be careful too."

Shui Bing'er nodded and began searching.

Before long, she found the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew Xu Feng had described.

The droplets on its leaves were crystal-clear, refracting a faint sheen under the sunlight.

"Phoenix Brother, is this it?"

"Yes, that's it. Pick it, swallow those three droplets, then cultivate your Soul Power and absorb its medicinal effects."

Following Xu Feng's instructions, Shui Bing'er picked the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew and returned to Leng Jun's side.

"Grandfather, this is Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. It can improve eyesight and spiritual power. I'll consume it now, then cultivate my Soul Power to absorb its effects."

"Alright. Cultivate with peace of mind after taking it. I'll stand guard for you."

Shui Bing'er walked to a relatively open patch of ground and carefully tilted the leaf, allowing the droplets of dew to slide down and fall precisely into her mouth.

Then she immediately sat cross-legged and closed her eyes.

The Soul Power around her began to fluctuate as she entered a cultivation state.

Leng Jun stood guard quietly nearby, vigilantly watching the area above them.

He suspected that Dugu Bo had already discovered this precious place. Otherwise, he would not have set up the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison Array around its outskirts.

Fortunately, Dugu Bo was not here at the moment.

If he had been, a fierce battle would have been unavoidable.

Time passed quietly.

In less than two hours, Shui Bing'er awoke from her cultivation.

A sharp gleam flashed through her eyes. Everything within her sight had become much clearer.

Leng Jun hurried over.

"Bing'er, you're awake. How do you feel?"

"Just as Senior Phoenix said, my eyesight has been enhanced, and my spiritual power has improved considerably as well."

"Wonderful! Truly worthy of being an immortal-grade treasure~~~"

Xu Feng reminded her:

"Bing'er, while you're in good condition, go eat the two immortal herbs growing above the two extreme springs."

"Oh."

Shui Bing'er walked to the edge of the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well.

As she watched the constantly surging Blazing Yang Spring and the Icy Yin Spring that radiated cold air, her heart pounded wildly.

She could sense the incomparably vast energy contained within these two springs of extreme attributes.

Leng Jun also walked over.

Xu Feng described them in Shui Bing'er's mind.

Shui Bing'er relayed his words:

"Grandfather, the one growing above the Blazing Yang Spring is called the Infernal Delicate Apricot, while the one above the Icy Yin Spring is called the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. Both are highly poisonous immortal herbs. Consuming either one alone would be fatal. However, the extreme attributes of these two herbs restrain each other. If consumed together, they can form a balance within the body."

"Bing'er, are you saying Senior Phoenix wants you to consume these two poisonous immortal herbs?"

"Mm. These two herbs must be consumed together, and they must be picked at the same time and brought together."

Leng Jun nodded slightly, unable to conceal the tension in his eyes.

He could also sense the immense energy contained within the springs. It was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

The highly toxic immortal herbs nurtured by these two extreme springs were bound to possess astonishing energy.

However, he trusted the Ice Phoenix.

The Ice Phoenix had already become Shui Bing'er's martial soul, their fates intertwined. It would never do anything to harm her.

"Bing'er, have you prepared your clothes? Put them by the spring."

"Put them here?"

"After consuming those two immortal herbs, your body will be struck by those two extreme energies. Once the effects kick in, immediately jump into the place where these two springs meet. The spring water will ease your pain and help you absorb the medicinal effects. Your body will be tempered by ice and fire energy. You may need to soak for several days, and the clothes on your body will dissolve away..."

"Ah?"

At the thought of emerging from the spring completely naked, Shui Bing'er's little face instantly flushed to the roots of her ears.

Although Xu Feng was inside her mind and might not necessarily see what she looked like when she emerged from the spring, she still felt embarrassed.

Leng Jun noticed that something was off with Shui Bing'er.

"What's wrong, Bing'er?"

"Nothing."

Shui Bing'er took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in her heart. She took out a set of clothes from her storage device and placed them by the spring.

"Grandfather, pick these two immortal herbs with me. I'll take the Infernal Delicate Apricot, and you take the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. After swallowing both herbs at the same time, I'll jump into the spring and use the ice and fire energy within to temper my body."

"What? Jump into this spring?!"

Leng Jun's eyes widened in disbelief.

Just standing beside these two extreme springs for a moment had already made him feel unwell.

If an ordinary person jumped in, they would likely be reduced to nothing but bones in no time.

"Grandfather, don't worry. I'll wake up. It may just take a few days."

"Alright. Since Senior Phoenix told you to do this, he must have his reasons."

Leng Jun and Shui Bing'er exchanged a glance.

Neither spoke again. They aimed at the immortal herbs they intended to pick, then activated their Soul Power at the same time.

The Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass were plucked almost simultaneously.

The two highly toxic immortal herbs with completely opposing attributes were swept up by the cold wind, tearing away from the spring eyes where they had grown for ten thousand years and landing at Shui Bing'er's feet at the same time.

A strange scene unfolded.

The bone-chilling cold and blazing heat that had originally spread freely in all directions actually quieted the instant they drew close to each other.

A layer of fine white frost rapidly formed over the surface of the scarlet Infernal Delicate Apricot.

A faint red glow stained the crystalline Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

After losing the support of the spring water, the two immortal herbs of extreme attributes somehow achieved a profound balance on their own.

Only then did Leng Jun let out a breath of relief.

Xu Feng urged her, "Bing'er, once these two immortal herbs leave the spring water, their medicinal effects will rapidly fade. Take them quickly."

"Alright."

Without hesitation, Shui Bing'er picked up both immortal herbs, stuffed them into her mouth at the same time, and began chewing them in large bites.