Sunset Forest, Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Deep in the valley, the two-colored spring churned without pause, one half scarlet and the other deep blue. Extreme cold and scorching heat collided within a tiny space, sending up vast clouds of mist.
Immortal Herbs of every kind were scattered around the spring. Each was brimming with spiritual energy, its roots burrowing into the soil where the Yin and Yang springs met, drawing in the purest energy between heaven and earth.
Yue Guan stood at the edge of the valley, frozen in place.
He had lived most of his life and prided himself on his wide experience. He had entered and left Spirit Hall's treasury countless times. But only now, as he gazed at this medicinal garden, did he finally understand why His Highness the Holy Son had advanced so quickly.
"Holy Son... this place..." Yue Guan's voice faltered, something rare for him.
Qin Yao walked ahead with his hands behind his back, not even turning around. "This was Dugu Bo's garden. Now it's mine."
Then Qin Yao continued:
"Take a look. Is there anything suitable for Hu Liena and Gui Mei?"
Yue Guan abruptly stopped walking.
"Does the Holy Son mean I may choose for myself?"
"You know more about the properties of flowers and herbs than Dugu Bo does."
With his back to Yue Guan, Qin Yao said, "You know what Hu Liena's Demon Fox Martial Soul needs, and what would suit Gui Mei's condition better than I do."
Yue Guan composed himself.
He crouched down, holding his fingers half an inch above an Immortal Herb as he sensed the spiritual energy within each plant. He walked, stopped, looked, and touched. After about the time it took to drink a cup of tea, he paused before two Immortal Herbs.
"This