Leaving Seclusion, Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

Time passed second by second, and Qian Daoliu stood guard silently within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, waiting for them to finish their absorption.

The first to wake was Qian Xunji; after all, his cultivation base was the highest, and he had been the first to consume the Immortal Herb.

Opening his eyes, Qian Xunji felt refreshed. The power of the Immortal Herb nourished his body, making the light and fire attributes within him purer and significantly enhancing his potential.

"Truly a fine treasure."

Qian Xunji looked at his hands, joy spreading across his face. "This Immortal Herb is an extraordinary item. If everyone in our Martial Soul Hall were to consume one, our strength would ascend to the heavens in a single step."

"Indeed."

Qian Daoliu walked over slowly. "However, Ji'er, you must keep this a secret for now. Aside from the elders of the Worship Hall, no one else must be told."

"This child understands."

Qian Xunji naturally nodded in agreement.

"Also, Father, how should we deal with this man named Dugu Bo?"

Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment before waving his hand. "It matters not. Since Xiao Ban has spoken, we shall spare his life. I trust he understands the consequences of betraying our Martial Soul Hall."

"Understood."

The conversation between Qian Daoliu and Qian Xunji had long since been overheard by Dugu Bo, who had just woken up nearby. They had spoken intentionally upon sensing his awakening, specifically to keep him in check.

Dugu Bo naturally chose to keep the secret. At the same time, he was astonished; he had not expected Ban Shu's status in the Martial Soul Hall to be so high that a single word from him could decide such a significant matter.

Seeing Dugu Bo approach, the father and son of the Qian family tacitly fell silent. Dugu Bo was happy to enjoy the peace. As the sky grew dim, he gathered some firewood and set up a camp nearby, waiting for the other two to wake.

"The two of you, I have some fine tea. Would you care to do me the honor of tasting it together?"

The sun set behind the mountains and the sky turned dark. The firelight shone on the three men's faces, revealing no particular expression.

Dugu Bo added firewood to the flames while glancing at the two men from the corner of his eye. They truly had no common language, and the atmosphere at the scene felt incredibly stiff.

Finally, at midnight, a purple light began to flicker. The father and son of the Qian family rose instantly and arrived at Bibi Dong's side.

"Such powerful dark-attribute energy!"

Qian Xunji was somewhat surprised. The Angel Spirit, which possessed a holy attribute, was exceptionally sensitive to this type of martial soul, though the era of Douluo I did not treat all dark martial souls as belonging to Evil Soul Masters.

Those who could be considered Fallen Ones in the era of Douluo I were almost all truly wicked individuals; very few were forced into becoming Evil Soul Masters against their will.

"After the power of this Immortal Herb, Dong'er's Twin Martial Souls will surely advance further, but correspondingly, the risks are also increasing."

Dugu Bo, standing to the side, only then realized that the child before him actually possessed Twin Martial Souls, and he began to size her up with astonishment.

The Martial Soul Hall was indeed the Martial Soul Hall; geniuses were produced in bulk. Looking at Ban Shu, his talent was surely no less than this girl's.

"Hoo~"

At this moment, Bibi Dong, having finished absorbing the medicinal power of the Immortal Herb, slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Qian Xunji and Qian Daoliu, she stood up with a smile. "Teacher, Grandpa Qian, my Soul Power has increased by so much! A full five levels!"

"What?"

Qian Daoliu and Qian Xunji exchanged a glance, both revealing looks of surprise. In their expectations, the Immortal Herb would indeed increase Soul Power, but they had not anticipated that a single herb would yield such a harvest.

"By the way, where is Xiao Ban?"

Bibi Dong looked around and, failing to see the figure that should have been there, felt a sudden sense of confusion.

"Xiao Ban has also found a suitable Immortal Herb to consume and refine. We just need to wait here for him."

Qian Daoliu did not specify exactly where Ban Shu had gone; even if he had, it would only increase her worry. According to his spiritual sense, Ban Shu was still perfectly fine within the spring water.

In fact, the energy radiating from him was nearly overflowing from the spring. He wondered what kind of Immortal Herb he had consumed to have such a potent effect.

A day passed quickly, and the group waiting outside the spring began to grow anxious.

Bibi Dong, in particular, looked around from time to time, wanting to see where exactly Ban Shu was.

But the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was only so large, and a full circle around it yielded no progress.

"Grandpa Qian, where exactly is Ban Shu?"

Qian Daoliu knew that keeping it hidden was not a solution, so he had no choice but to point toward the ice and fire spring eye. "Xiao Ban is actually inside this spring. Although I do not know how, he is certainly in no danger of losing his life."

"Really?"

Bibi Dong looked at the distant Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Although she did not understand the power of this place, the intensely scorching and freezing sensation it emitted suggested it was not something to be trifled with.

Dugu Bo, standing to the side, observed it carefully and concluded, "This spring water is extremely dangerous; even ordinary Titled Douluo would not dare to touch it. Xiao Ban must have used some special method, so there is likely no need to worry."

"Rest assured."

Qian Xunji patted Bibi Dong on the shoulder. "Xiao Ban will not die so easily. After all, his most beloved person is still here."

Hearing this, Bibi Dong's face turned bright red. "Teacher, what are you saying! Xiao Ban is still so young, how could he..."

"Hahahaha."

Qian Xunji laughed heartily. "Do you think your teacher cannot see the thoughts in your and Xiao Ban's hearts? You are both still young and need to focus on cultivation. When you are both adults, I will personally arrange everything for you."

Bibi Dong covered her face, her voice sounding slightly muffled as it came from behind her hands. "Then... thank you, Teacher."

"I just don't know if Xiao Ban actually likes me." Bibi Dong gradually lowered her hands, staring blankly at the spring eye.

"Hehehe."

Qian Xunji patted her comfortingly. "Rest assured, I have seen how the two of you get along. Although Xiao Ban is a bit of a blockhead, he isn't completely oblivious."

"What you need to do is reveal the truth. Given his current status and ability, he is bound to be liked by many girls, so you must be careful."

"Hmph, how could I possibly lose to those pathetic weeds out there!" Bibi Dong puffed out her chest, wearing a proud expression.

"Hahaha!"

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Ban Shu had remained motionless, soaking in the spring water. If not for the fact that his mental fluctuations could still be felt, Qian Daoliu would have thought he was dead.

Finally, at noon on the third day, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well suddenly began to boil, followed by bubbles of all sizes rising to the surface and bursting.

Bang!

With an explosive sound, Ban Shu leaped out of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in a pose reminiscent of the Great Sage emerging into the world.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Having just crawled onto the bank, Ban Shu coughed a few times before slowly standing up.

Bibi Dong, who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion, happened to see Ban Shu emerging from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, stark naked.

"Ah!"

Bibi Dong shrieked and hurriedly covered her eyes. "Xi-Xiao Ban, what are you doing!"