Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

"Is this the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well? Truly spectacular!"

Immortal herbs covered the mountains and plains as far as the eye could see, with the center dominated by the product of a fusion between an iceberg and a volcano.

Born as a pair, the Frigid Yin Spring and the Blazing Yang Spring restrained one another.

Looking from afar, one side was a volcanic crater billowing with heat, where magma surged and radiated a scorching aura.

The other side was a towering iceberg, biting with cold, its surface smooth as a mirror, reflecting a frigid light.

"I won't even complain about your lack of effort in acting; you could at least add that you saw this in an ancient text."

As he spoke, he walked over to stand beside Yu Tianshuo, both of them staring blankly at this masterpiece of nature.

He muttered under his breath.

"I discovered this treasure land by accident while absorbing my eighth soul ring. At first, I was just shocked by the scenery here."

"I didn't realize these flowers and plants were anything special until I got closer and discovered the extraordinary nature of these plants."

"For example, that one there possesses a toxin even more terrifying than the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor."

As he spoke, he pointed to the 'Snowy Swan Kiss' and continued.

"I didn't feel anything when I first approached it, but the moment I made contact, the deadly poison surged into my body through my hand."

"Although this strengthened my own toxins once more, it still caused irreversible damage to my body."

"You be careful, later when you take the book, one by..."

Emerging from his memories, Dugu Bo realized that Yu Tianshuo had already begun collecting the immortal herbs with a shovel and jade boxes.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo was speechless, but he still began to identify the immortal herbs based on the book he had read last night.

"Master, catch."

With that, Yu Tianshuo tossed a jade box toward Dugu Bo.

He raised his hand to catch it, and before he could ask, Yu Tianshuo began to explain its effects.

"Master, give this Calm Heart Orchid to Senior Brother later; it can repair wounds to the soul."

After tossing it, he pointed to an immortal herb shaped like a jade serpent under a tree in front of him and said.

"And that Jade Phosphor Seven-Absolute Flower over there—I wouldn't dare let you absorb it if you hadn't condensed a Soul Core."

"This item has a high degree of compatibility with the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, and it can help you further strengthen and purify your own toxins."

"Once you absorb and fully digest the Jade Phosphor Seven-Absolute Flower, your Martial Soul should be able to undergo a partial Martial Soul Evolution."

Seeing his disciple enter a state of self-oblivion, turning into a ruthless herb-pulling machine, Dugu Bo said nothing, merely sitting cross-legged on the spot, watching with his chin in his hands.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Yu Tianshuo walked toward Dugu Bo with a full harvest.

"Master, these are the immortal herbs we can safely pick for now; there are others that must wait until I have absorbed some of my own."

As he spoke, he took a jade box out of a sack and said.

"Master, this is the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It contains a portion of Earth Dragon bloodline. In the future, you can combine it with other herbs that strengthen the foundation and cultivate the primordial essence to give Yanyan small amounts to absorb each time."

"When the time comes, adding a portion of my blood should allow Yanyan to be rid of the trouble of toxins and even allow her Martial Soul to evolve into a dragon species."

Dugu Bo did not speak, only smiling as he looked at the disciple he had taken in.

This could be said to be the most definitive decision he had ever made in his life.

Not only did it help him solve the hereditary Martial Soul problem of his family, but it also considered the youngest child in the household.

Dugu Bo looked at Yu Tianshuo with a gratified gaze.

However, Yu Tianshuo found it a bit hard to bear that look, and he couldn't help but blush as he interrupted his master's fatherly state.

"Alright, Master, go ahead and take the immortal herbs to Senior Brother first."

"If you're lucky enough to encounter a suitable soul beast at the foot of the mountain, have Senior Brother absorb the immortal herbs and then immediately absorb the soul ring."

Seeing Yu Tianshuo blushing and changing the subject, Dugu Bo just continued to smile and nod, signaling that he understood.

Seeing that his disciple had no other arrangements, Dugu Bo stood up, ready to head down the mountain to find his foolish son.

With Dugu Bo gone, Yu Tianshuo began to absorb the immortal herbs he needed.

He took a jade box from the edge of the bag and opened it.

The umbrella cap of the immortal herb inside was like a red-gold scorching sun, its stalk entwined with blood-colored dragon scale patterns, and even after being plucked, it was accompanied by a phantom of a dragon's roar.

[Dragon Blood Red Sun Ganoderma]

This should be the most suitable immortal herb for Yu Tianshuo that could be found in the Herb Garden.

Its effect was to directly temper the dragon bloodline, stimulate the [Dragon Might] domain of dragon-type Martial Souls, and increase the hardness of dragon scales and the heat of dragon breath.

Although he did not know if the Golden Scale Dragon Martial Soul was stronger than the Golden Dragon King, tempering the bloodline strength to see the improvement would still reveal something.

Moreover, there was a chance to obtain the [Dragon Might] domain, which was a matter of only benefits and no harm.

Thinking this, he took the Dragon Blood Red Sun Ganoderma, sat down in front of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, and began to regulate his breathing first.

After regulating his breath, Yu Tianshuo picked up the Dragon Blood Red Sun Ganoderma and swallowed it in a few bites.

Before he could even marvel at the taste, the immortal herb was absorbed by Yu Tianshuo as if it had simply returned to its home.

???

Yu Tianshuo was dumbfounded by this situation.

Wait, what? Shouldn't there be an absorption process?

How was it digested the moment it was swallowed?

Feeling the surge in strength after consuming the Dragon Blood Red Sun Ganoderma, he looked at the nascent Dragon Might Domain.

Yu Tianshuo was truly at a loss.

Refusing to believe it, he took out the Jade Dragon Emperor Ginseng.

Its effect was to enhance the physique of dragon-type martial souls and strengthen recovery, with a chance to obtain the Dragon Emperor Tyrant Body, which could temporarily triple one's strength while active—a rare and precious immortal herb indeed.

He swallowed it again, and the energy of the herb was digested instantly, just like before.

However, this time Yu Tianshuo sensed the truth.

The vast majority of the soul power and medicinal efficacy within the herb had nourished his dragon body, with only a small portion helping to increase his soul power.

Yet, judging by his current physical strength, he felt he could already attempt to absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring.

He had roughly guessed the reason: the strength of his martial soul was extraordinarily high, surpassing even that of Tang Wulin, who possessed the Golden Dragon King bloodline in the original story.

So, he dared to make a bold guess: was his martial soul perhaps even stronger than the Golden Dragon King?

At this thought, he could not suppress the smile spreading across his face.

After taking some time to calm down, he turned his attention back to the question of whether he should continue consuming the immortal herbs.

His final conclusion was to consume all those with dragon attributes, save for the Earth Dragon Golden Melon he had set aside for Yanyan.

After finishing those, he would consume the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot.

Although he already possessed significant poison resistance, the effects of being immune to water, fire, and all poisons were still highly desirable.

Furthermore, they could form a miniature Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well within his body, which would also increase the speed of his soul power growth.

These were all benefits with no drawbacks.

No sooner said than done, he took out the immortal herbs from his bag that could nourish his dragon body.

He began to eat them one by one as he walked toward the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.