All Things Are Born and Restrained by Each Other

"Kid, how do you know all this?"

Dugu Bo stared at Ye Ruilin's actions in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Many of these immortal herbs were extremely rare, and some were things he had never even heard of before.

Even he would not dare to claim he recognized them all.

Ye Ruilin's lips curled slightly, a flash of nostalgia passing through his eyes.

He hadn't become a Purple-Robed Celestial Master relying solely on martial arts.

Pharmacology was also a key subject that a Celestial Master needed to master.

Some of these immortal herbs were things he had only known from ancient texts in his past life, yet now he could see the real things with his own eyes.

"I have merely learned a thing or two from books."

Ye Ruilin smiled faintly, his tone calm.

However, this simple sentence made Dugu Bo's heart race instantly.

Any book capable of recording these immortal herbs was certainly no ordinary object!

This youth knew so much about these herbs; his family background must be extraordinary.

Moreover, he seemed to be extremely proficient in pharmacology.

Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope couldn't help but rise in Dugu Bo's heart. Could the poison in his body actually be curable?

Dugu Bo, who had originally felt a pang of heartache over the immortal herbs, perked up, a flash of urgency in his eyes.

Compared to his own life, what did these immortal herbs matter?

"Since you are so proficient in pharmacology, what about the poison in my body?"

Dugu Bo hesitated for a moment before finally asking.

All these years, living near the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he had only ever dared to use the immortal herbs he was familiar with.

He had never touched the ones whose effects he did not know.

After all, if used correctly, these immortal herbs were life-saving medicine, but if used improperly, they were poisons that could claim one's life in an instant.

The more familiar one was with them, the less likely one was to use them recklessly.

It was precisely because of this that the poison in his body had made no progress for so many years, relying solely on the power of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to barely suppress it.

"Rest assured, Senior. Since I have already agreed, I will certainly do my best in the future!"

"Furthermore, the toxins in your body have long since seeped into your bone marrow. While I can find immortal herbs to alleviate the toxins within you, that will only remove a portion of them."

"If you need it, I can find one for you right now."

Ye Ruilin raised his eyes.

Before coming to find the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he had already made plans to resolve the toxins in Dugu Bo's body.

Before the toxins were removed, Dugu Bo was a man whose character was neither purely good nor evil, acting entirely on his own whims.

However, Ye Ruilin felt that this man was extremely loyal.

If he could bestow a favor upon him and help him resolve the toxins in his body, Dugu Bo would surely become a great asset to him in the future.

"Give it a try."

Dugu Bo's eyes flickered, filled with both skepticism and anticipation.

"Senior, you should understand the principle that all things in nature grow in mutual restraint, right?"

A smile danced in Ye Ruilin's eyes.

Dugu Bo nodded in confusion, not understanding why he brought this up, and gestured for Ye Ruilin to continue.

"Generally speaking, where there is highly toxic matter, there must be an antidote growing nearby."

"Senior, you have lived here for so many years, and the toxins in your body have long since influenced the surrounding environment."

"Therefore, within a few meters of this place, there must be an immortal herb growing that can restrain your poison."

Hearing this, everyone looked around, trying to find the potential antidote.

But after searching a circle, they eventually gave up in frustration.

Not being proficient in pharmacology, they had no way to judge the medicinal properties of the immortal herbs.

"Brother Ye, which immortal herb is it exactly?"

Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

She was quite interested in Dugu Bo's situation and was no longer in a hurry to find an immortal herb suitable for herself.

Anyway, with Ye Ruilin here, she believed he would definitely find her one that was perfect for her.

"Senior, please wait a moment."

Ye Ruilin raised his hand to signal Dugu Bo to remain calm.

His figure darted rapidly among the many immortal herbs, while Dugu Bo's gaze followed him left and right, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Soon, Ye Ruilin found an inconspicuous little grass in the central area.

The grass grew in the crevice of a rock; if one did not examine it carefully, it would be extremely easy to overlook.

"This is it, Heart-Clearing Grass!"

"However, influenced by you, Senior, it should now be called Green Scale Heart-Clearing Grass."

"Its original purpose was to clear the mind and sharpen the eyes, enhancing spiritual power, but after being contaminated by the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor poison radiating from you, combined with the properties of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, its medicinal nature has changed. If dried and ground into powder to be taken daily, it can, to a certain extent, alleviate the toxins within your body."

The small Green Scale Heart-Clearing Grass had leaves shaped like slender snakes, with tiny serrations along the edges.

The surface of the leaves was very smooth, appearing deep green with silvery-white veins interspersed throughout.

These veins emitted a faint glow under the sunlight.

The flower in the center of the grass was pale purple, with slender petals resembling a snake's tongue, and a crystal-clear fruit in the heart of the flower emitted a faint, refreshing fragrance.

Dugu Bo looked at the small immortal herb, a flash of astonishment crossing his eyes.

He had not expected that near this Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, there would truly grow an immortal herb capable of alleviating the toxins in his body.

Immediately, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on his face.

"If taken long-term, can it completely eradicate the toxins?"

Dugu Bo asked eagerly, his eyes full of hope.

He walked quickly toward Ye Ruilin, his gaze fixed tightly on the immortal herb in Ye Ruilin's hand.

Ye Ruilin shook his head, shattering the hope in Dugu Bo's eyes.

"This Green Scale Heart-Clearing Grass can only remove a portion of the toxins in your body."

"The truly lethal toxins have already penetrated deep into your bone marrow, and for these toxins deep in the marrow, the Green Scale Heart-Clearing Grass has no solution."

"Most importantly, if your Martial Soul problem is not resolved, even if the toxins are removed, what then?"

Ye Ruilin's words were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the hope that had just ignited in Dugu Bo.

He was silent for a moment, a bitter smile appearing on his face.

"Ever since I awakened the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul, my body has gradually undergone changes."

Dugu Bo said in a low voice, his tone carrying deep helplessness.

"My body carries deadly poison; anyone who comes into contact with me will be poisoned."

"When I was young, I never thought about the consequences, feeling only that I was incomparably powerful."

"I even delved into the art of poison, wanting to make my own poison even more potent and domineering."

"By the time I realized that this poison had already penetrated deep into my body and could not be eradicated, it was already too late."

Speaking to this point, Dugu Bo's gaze dimmed, and his voice deepened a few notches.

"My Dugu Yan is the same as me; after awakening her Martial Soul, she has suffered deeply from it."

"I am here not only to find a way to solve the toxins in my own body but even more so to solve the toxins in hers."

"Since I have no hope left, is this immortal herb of any use to my granddaughter?"

Dugu Bo had already given up on himself; he placed all his hope on Dugu Yan.

He raised his eyes to look, his pupils carrying a final glimmer of hope.

Ye Ruilin, however, smiled.

"Senior."

"I have said that as long as there is an opportunity to help you resolve the toxins in your body, I will never refuse!"

"That I have no way to help you resolve the toxins now is only because my strength is insufficient."

"I have not said it is impossible, so why must you, Senior, give up on yourself?"

His words were firm and powerful.

In an instant, Dugu Bo's despairing heart reignited with a sliver of hope.

Dugu Bo looked at Ye Ruilin, a flash of gratitude crossing his eyes, and the expression on his face softened significantly.