My Name is Xiao Chun, the 'Chun' from Pure!

Ning Xiaochun's initial thought was simple.

As a transmigrator, he naturally recognized Shui Bing'er.

She was the girl who, in the future Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, had relied on her masterful Ice Phoenix spirit and top-tier crowd control to nearly topple the protagonist's team almost single-handedly!

She was that brilliant and talented girl who, had it not been for the cheat-like rise of Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others, should have been the brightest star of her generation!

Innate spirit power of nine and a half levels, a top-tier beast spirit in the Ice Phoenix, a resilient temperament, and a first-class tactical mind... This configuration was practically "custom-made" to be his perfect teammate—no, his perfect wife... Ahem, his perfect bodyguard template!

"So it was her... No wonder Dad is so confident, daring to guarantee that he can protect me." Ning Xiaochun stroked his chin, his eyes growing brighter.

"An Ice Phoenix, capable of both offense and control; once she matures, she will absolutely be a powerhouse. Plus, I remember her personality is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, valuing loyalty and affection above all else. Once she acknowledges someone, she really would risk her life to protect them. If I can cultivate this bond and secure it, then my safety for the rest of my life... wouldn't it be guaranteed?!"

Living off a woman? So be it! He used to think it was a bit shameful, but now that he realized the object of his dependence was the future Ice Phoenix Shui Bing'er—who might even become a Titled Douluo or a Super Douluo—this prospect suddenly became incredibly fragrant and enticing!

However, amidst his joy, Ning Xiaochun's brows furrowed slightly. In his fragmented memories, there seemed to be some hidden concerns regarding Shui Bing'er's spirit.

It was true that the Ice Phoenix was a top-tier spirit, but it seemed to suffer from some kind of defect or limitation. He couldn't recall the specifics, but the feeling of it being "imperfect" was very clear.

"Should... be solvable with immortal herbs, right?"

A thought flashed through his mind. If the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well could not only boost the sect's overall strength and resolve the poison affecting Dugu Bo and his granddaughter, but also help Shui Bing'er compensate for her spirit's flaws... then it would be a massive win. This investment would be incredibly profitable!

Thinking of this, Ning Xiaochun's desire for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well reached its peak. This place had to be taken! And quickly!

He no longer hesitated, moving his short legs as he ran toward his father's study.

He knew that his father usually acted immediately on his promises, but when dealing with a Titled Douluo as eccentric as Dugu Bo, he needed to add some fuel to the fire and remind him of a few key points.

Ning Fengzhi had just settled Shui Bing'er in and returned to his study when he saw his son rush in like a little cannonball, his small face written with "urgent business."

"Dad! About that piece of land, I thought of something important and need to talk to you about it again!" Ning Xiaochun grabbed the edge of the desk, struggling to stand on his tiptoes.

"Oh? Tell me, Xiaochun." Ning Fengzhi sat down comfortably, signaling for his son to speak slowly.

"Dad, the land I want is deep in the Sunset Forest. It's a very special valley with springs of two extreme attributes, ice and fire, forming a wonder called the 'Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.' It's a treasure land where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converges, growing countless rare flowers and herbs long extinct in the outside world. Many have the power to alter destiny; calling it a 'cornucopia' is no exaggeration!"

Ning Xiaochun tried hard to organize his words, attempting to sound credible. "But right now, it's occupied by the Poison Douluo, Senior Dugu Bo, and used as his private herb garden."

Ning Fengzhi's initially relaxed expression turned serious upon hearing "Dugu Bo" and "private herb garden."

He knew the Poison Douluo had a secret residence in the Sunset Forest, but he hadn't expected it to be such a treasure trove.

Moreover, Xiaochun's description was so specific... This child seemed to know many secrets that even the sect's intelligence network hadn't fully uncovered.

"The Poison Douluo's herb garden..." Ning Fengzhi tapped his fingers on the desk.

"This is a bit troublesome. If it were ownerless land or belonged to an ordinary spirit master, buying or trading for it in the name of our sect wouldn't be an issue. But Dugu Bo is a man of solitary and arrogant nature, a loner whose methods of poisoning are treacherous and hard to guard against, and he surely values that garden highly. Buying it directly, I fear..."

"I know it's trouble, Dad!" Ning Xiaochun interrupted, his eyes flashing with the shrewdness of an old fox.

"But precisely because it's a herb garden and something Dugu Bo values, we have an opportunity. I heard... ahem, I analyzed that Senior Dugu Bo's spirit is the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor, which is inherently a highly toxic creature. He has lived with poison for years; while he achieved the fame of the Poison Douluo, might he, or even his family, be suffering from the backlash of his own spirit's toxins?"

A flash of surprise crossed Ning Fengzhi's eyes, and he looked at his son with newfound depth. This speculation vaguely aligned with the sporadic intelligence the sect had gathered regarding Dugu Bo's mysterious movements and his apparent long-term search for a cure. Xiaochun's analytical ability...

"You mean..."

"I mean that Senior Dugu Bo occupies the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well likely not just because it's suitable for growing poisonous plants, but because the extreme environment there helps him suppress the toxins in his body!"

The more Ning Xiaochun spoke, the clearer his logic became. "If we can solve the problem of the backlash from his and his granddaughter's poison arts, then wouldn't it be possible to trade for a share of the herb garden or some of the herbs inside?"

"Solve the Poison Douluo's poison?" Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly. "Easier said than done. There are few in the world who can surpass him in the use of poison."

"Where there's a will, there's a way, Dad!" Ning Xiaochun flashed a "you know what I mean" smile.

"We can start by making contact and expressing our sincerity. At the very least, isn't our Seven Treasures Glazed Sect best at solving problems with gold spirit coins? Is there anything in this world that can't be solved with gold spirit coins? If there is, it just means there aren't enough of them!"

Ning Fengzhi was amused by his son's twisted logic, but upon closer thought, it... actually made sense.

For the vast majority of spirit masters and factions, the friendship and wealth of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect were indeed irresistible temptations. No matter how arrogant Dugu Bo was, he was still human and had needs.

"Also, Dad," Ning Xiaochun leaned in closer, lowering his voice, his small face full of seriousness.

"The herbs in that land are really, really important to me and to the sect. They might relate to whether the sect can handle some... major crises in the future."

He couldn't explicitly mention the Spirit Hunting Operation, so he could only hint at it.

Looking at the gravity in his son's eyes, which far exceeded his age, Ning Fengzhi felt a stir in his heart.

He recalled the various anomalies since his son awakened his spirit—that excessive caution and the occasional, inexplicable worry about the future. Could it be that this child truly sensed or knew something?

After a moment of contemplation, Ning Fengzhi made his decision. Whether to satisfy his son's request or for the sake of that potential "cornucopia" that concerned the sect's future, it was worth a try.

"Fine!" Ning Fengzhi stood up, a sharp, merchant-like glint flashing in his eyes. "Since my son values this so much, I will make this trip myself and meet this Poison Douluo. Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone!"

"Present." The figures of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo appeared at the study door like ghosts, clearly having been waiting.

"Follow me to the Sunset Forest to visit Dugu Bo. Xiaochun, you come along too, and also..." Ning Fengzhi paused.

"Call Miss Bing'er as well. Since we are family, let her get familiar with things early."

"Yes, Dad!" Ning Xiaochun replied excitedly, then remembered something and added, "Dad, we're going to talk business, not to fight. Keep a low profile and show sincerity, but don't lose our backbone! Safety first!"

"Understood, you little rascal." Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly.