Entering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

"Ti, Titled Douluo?"

Looking at the nine soul rings manifesting on Qian Daoliu, Dugu Bo retreated several steps in terror. He had just intended to flee, but his feet stopped dead in their tracks.

"Oh? Not running away?"

Qian Daoliu watched Dugu Bo with interest; this brat was actually somewhat amusing.

"I know I can't outrun you."

Dugu Bo swallowed hard, then closed his eyes. "Do as you please, kill me or carve me up, just make it quick."

"When did this old man say I was going to kill you?"

Qian Daoliu found it somewhat funny; the boy had guts, but far too many thoughts.

"Ah? You aren't killing me?"

"This old man has no mood to kill an ant like you. Stay to the side."

Qian Daoliu waved his hand, and Dugu Bo felt a massive force strike him. The next moment, he was sent flying dozens of meters away.

Ignoring Dugu Bo further, Qian Daoliu walked into the basin, heading straight into the poisonous mist.

"Ouch!"

Dugu Bo slammed heavily into the ground, grimacing in pain, but as a Soul Saint, this distance wasn't enough to injure him.

Yet, Dugu Bo did not leave. His intuition told him that if he could latch onto this Titled Douluo's thigh, his good days were about to begin.

Before long, Qian Daoliu emerged from the mist with a look of joy in his eyes. It was true; inside was indeed the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, and it contained quite a few immortal herbs.

With these things, the strength of our Spirit Hall can advance even further.

Qian Daoliu couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Ban Shu was truly worthy of being chosen by the gods; he possessed such great fortune. First, he discovered the effects of Whale Glue, and now he had found such a treasure trove.

Perhaps the matter of the Whale Glue was also the secret intervention of that god, all to help Ban Shu. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that there happened to be an old grandfather who gave him that secret manual?

Sure enough, giving his all to protect Ban Shu was truly the most correct decision he had ever made!

Emerging from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and seeing that Dugu Bo had not yet left, he didn't care and vanished in an instant.

Dugu Bo, who had just been about to strike up a conversation, was left dumbfounded. He had disappeared in a blink—what was he supposed to do now?

Outside the Sunset Forest, Ban Shu, Bibi Dong, and Qian Xunji were playing Fight the Landlord.

He had created these Poker Cards a year ago. With their simple design and fun gameplay, they had quickly swept through Spirit Hall.

"Lost again~"

Looking at the cards in his hand, Qian Xunji sighed deeply. As the Pope, he was busy with official duties every day and didn't have much contact with this game, so he wasn't familiar with it.

Plus, the two people in front of him were his disciples; cheating would damage his dignity as a master, so he had no choice but to take the beating.

"A pair of fives."

Ban Shu picked through his hand and finally played a pair.

Qian Xunji looked at his own cards, pulled out a pair of tens, and prepared to play them.

"Ji'er, that's not the right way to play. Play the other pair."

"Oh."

Qian Xunji nodded subconsciously, then realized: "Father! You found it?"

"Grandpa Qian Daoliu!"

Seeing this, Ban Shu and Bibi Dong also threw down their cards and looked at him.

"Hahaha, I found it."

Qian Daoliu wore a smile. "Just as Xiao Ban said, it is a treasure trove. It is truly our blessing in Spirit Hall to have Xiao Ban!"

Ban Shu scratched his head with a smile. "It's nothing."

"Alright, let's go."

Qian Daoliu scooped up one person in each arm, told Qian Xunji to "keep up," and dashed toward the dense forest.

"I didn't expect Dad to play poker too."

Qian Xunji put away the Poker Cards, muttered to himself, and hurried to catch up.

Before long, the four arrived at the depths of the Sunset Forest, at the basin filled with poisonous miasma.

"This is the place. Further in is the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well."

Qian Daoliu looked at Ban Shu and Bibi Dong. "However, it is filled with the poison of ice and fire. With your cultivation levels, I fear you won't last long."

"Then what should we do?"

Bibi Dong looked at the two men. "Teacher, Grandpa Qian, do you know how to harvest immortal herbs?"

"This..."

The two men looked at each other and shook their heads. How would they know the methods for harvesting immortal herbs? Weren't they all just the same?

Ban Shu saw their confusion and immediately explained, "Teacher, Grandpa Qian, every immortal herb has a specific harvesting method. Some require jade, while others require metal. If you get it wrong, the medicinal properties will be lost at best, or the herb will be ruined entirely at worst."

This statement left the two of them deep in thought, unsure of what to do.

"Um..."

At this moment, Dugu Bo emerged from nowhere. "I actually have a way."

"Who are you?"

Ban Shu was stunned, looking at Dugu Bo's somewhat familiar face as he asked.

"I am Dugu Bo. Greetings, everyone." Dugu Bo smiled at the four of them.

Hearing the other party's self-introduction, Ban Shu was quite surprised; he hadn't expected Dugu Bo to be here so early.

"Then, may I ask what method you have?"

Dugu Bo hurriedly took out a small jade bottle. "It's this. These are detox pills I meticulously crafted. As long as you keep one in your mouth, you can prevent any kind of toxin."

"What I mentioned earlier was the poison of ice and fire; these pills can resist that as well, though only for three hours at most."

"That will be enough."

Ban Shu took the pills, gave one to Bibi Dong, and then looked at Dugu Bo. "Senior, would you like to come with us?"

"Me? Is that allowed?"

Dugu Bo instinctively glanced at Qian Daoliu, and upon seeing that he did not object, he nodded. "Then I shall accept your offer."

After taking the detox pills and entering the basin, Ban Shu immediately spotted the bubbling Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"This is it!"

Looking at the immortal herbs covering the ground, Ban Shu couldn't stop grinning. "Heaven-Reaching Chrysanthemum! Earth Dragon Golden Melon! And this! Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red!"

Seeing Ban Shu's excitement, Qian Xunji and the other did not disturb him, simply standing in place to wait.

Ban Shu wasn't just standing around looking at the herbs; he walked over to a large, pale pink flower with a leafless stem and carefully transplanted it, roots and soil intact, into a pot.

"Done. With this thing, we won't have to fear the ice, fire, or cold toxins here." Ban Shu carried the pot over to Bibi Dong's side.

"Xiao Ban, what kind of immortal herb is this?"

Bibi Dong pointed at the large flower and said, "It looks so beautiful."

"This immortal herb is called the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb. While it cannot cure toxins already inside the body, it can neutralize toxins in the surrounding environment. With this, we won't have to worry about being poisoned."

Ban Shu looked at Qian Xunji. "Teacher, there are so many immortal herbs in this treasure land that we should be able to give one to each of the elders. I believe this will greatly enhance the strength of Spirit Hall."

"Hmm..."

Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment and nodded. "That is only right. Very well, we shall do as you suggest, Xiao Ban."

"Understood."

Ban Shu nodded, but he wasn't in a hurry to harvest the herbs. Instead, he walked up to Dugu Bo, intending to recruit him.

It was simple: Dugu Bo's personality was perfect for building a deep bond. He would never betray a friend he had truly accepted, and making friends with such a person was the most reassuring thing.

"Senior, you have already seen the miraculous nature of these immortal herbs."

"How about it? Are you interested in joining Spirit Hall? I guarantee you will also receive one."

"This..."