Douluo: Starting as a Little Blackie, Ending as the Phoenix God King
Chapter 44

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

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"Young Master, I know the whereabouts of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Blazing Apricot Delicate!" Having made up his mind to defect, Dugu Bo decided to stop holding back. His tone carried a hint of resolve as he prepared to reveal his secret medicinal garden.

With the lives of his family hanging in the balance, Dugu Bo exposed the location of the immortal herbs without hesitation.

Dugu Bo's eyes brightened, his face unable to hide his excitement. He stepped forward quickly, his tone urgent and tinged with eagerness: "Young Master, there is no time to lose. How about I take you to find those two immortal herbs right now?"

"Oh? Such a coincidence?" Feng Baiyu rose abruptly, a perfectly measured look of shock appearing on his face. He stared at Dugu Bo, his tone filled with an incredulous urgency: "Mister Dugu, do you truly know the location of these two immortal herbs?"

"Yes!" Dugu Bo nodded repeatedly, his voice thick with irrepressible urgency. He added, "Not just those two; I have many other rare and exotic herbs there, though I cannot discern their effects. Aside from the immortal herbs needed to save the lives of my three family members, I am willing to offer everything else to you, my young friend."

"Grandfather." Feng Baiyu looked toward his grandfather and said, "Since Mister Dugu has immortal herbs at his home, shall we go and take a look?"

"Very well." Feng Qingluan nodded slightly and called out to the outside: "Shui Guan, if anyone comes to visit, see to it that you receive them."

"Yes, Master." Shui Duanliu immediately accepted the order.

He did not know what immortal herbs were, but he knew his duty.

"Wang Long." As Feng Baiyu walked out of the living room, he spoke to Wang Long, who was cultivating outside: "I will be away for a while; do not let your cultivation slacken."

"Rest assured, Young Master." Wang Long replied, "I will cultivate diligently and will not stop for even a moment."

Finally, Feng Qingluan looked at War Eagle, hesitating for a moment. He had not yet won her over and was unsure whether he should bring her along.

War Eagle, however, shot Feng Qingluan a look of annoyance and said coolly: "Don't worry, brother-in-law. I will look after the house well while you are away!"

Last night, War Eagle had been truly frustrated. You, Feng Qingluan, summoned me in the middle of the night just to play chess?

One game wasn't enough, so you made me play the entire night?

Is this how you bully a sixty-two-year-old beautiful girl like me?

"Good." Seeing that War Eagle had agreed, Feng Qingluan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: "If there is anything suitable for you, I will bring it back."

"Hmph~" War Eagle had never heard of any immortal herbs and looked completely indifferent.

Seeing that everything was arranged, Feng Qingluan said to the group: "Let's go."

Unless a Spirit Master possesses a beast spirit with innate flight capabilities or has obtained a flying spirit skill, they must reach the Title Douluo realm and unlock their ninth spirit ring before they can truly possess the ability to fly.

Since the three members of the Dugu family lacked the ability to fly, Feng Qingluan acted decisively. He leaned over, grabbed Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin, one in each hand, and with a light tap of his toes, soared into the air, speeding directly toward the Sunset Forest.

Feng Baiyu possessed an external spirit bone in the form of wings; once he spread them, he could ride the wind, so he naturally had no need to struggle with the journey. He leaned over with agile movements, swept Dugu Yan up into his arms, and merged into the horizon alongside the winged figure.

Feng Qingluan carried Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin as easily as if they were two weightless chicks, his figure weaving through the clouds with such speed that only a blur remained.

On the other side, Feng Baiyu rode the wind while holding Dugu Yan. His broad, feathered spirit bone wings flapped slowly, turning the drifting clouds into a gentle backdrop. The setting sun slanted down, gilding the two of them in a warm gold, creating an atmosphere of ethereal romance.

When had Dugu Yan ever experienced such a spectacle? Being held in Feng Baiyu's arms while flying through the wind, she felt entirely uncomfortable; her cheeks burned, and she didn't know where to put her hands or feet.

Yet, she knew clearly that the person before her was not only her grandfather's savior but likely the hope that would rescue her entire family from fire and water. No matter how awkward she felt, she could only suppress the discomfort in her heart, not daring to reveal even a hint of it.

The five of them carved an elegant arc through the clouds and landed steadily in front of a mountain hollow on the edge of the Sunset Forest.

With Dugu Bo leading the way, Feng Baiyu did not have to worry about getting lost.

Soon, the group saw a valley shrouded in deadly poison.

Dugu Bo had long since lost his usual arrogance. He pointed to the valley not far away and said: "It is inside, but the surrounding area is filled with poisonous gas. Even the slightest contact could be fatal."

"I will just fly a bit higher." Feng Qingluan also sensed the extraordinary nature of the place and said to his grandson: "Baiyu, how are you holding up?"

Feng Baiyu smiled brilliantly: "Don't worry, Grandfather, I am fine."

Feng Baiyu's spirit power recovery speed was faster than his consumption rate; flying this distance was a piece of cake for him.

Looking down from above, Feng Baiyu soon saw the destination—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

It was a valley gently embraced by mountains. The pool at the bottom was not large, yet an invisible boundary precisely divided it into two extreme worlds.

On one side was the ice-blue Cold Extreme Yin Spring, like a block of solidified thousand-year ice, its clear surface shimmering with a faint, cold light. On the other side was the crimson Blazing Yang Spring, like a raging fire that never extinguished, its surface churning with fine, scarlet ripples as waves of heat billowed upward.

"So this is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!" Even though Feng Baiyu had been prepared, he was still somewhat stunned by the sight.

"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" Feng Qingluan heard his grandson's words and couldn't help but laugh: "That is a fitting name!"

"Let's go, we shall descend now."

With that, Feng Qingluan took the two of them and led the way. Feng Baiyu followed closely behind, heading toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Before long, the group of five arrived at the outer perimeter of the well. Feng Baiyu folded his bone wings, landed steadily, and gently set Dugu Yan down. The blush on Dugu Yan's cheeks had not yet faded, and her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, but she could not spare a moment for girlish shyness. She lifted her skirt, ran quickly to her grandfather Dugu Bo and her father, and reached out to support Dugu Xin's arm.

Feng Qingluan had already scanned the surroundings with his spiritual power and found no spirit beasts. However, the hot spring in the center made him feel a sense of danger.

"Baiyu, be careful." Feng Qingluan said to his grandson: "Not only is the spring water here poisonous, but the surrounding plants also possess extreme toxicity."

"Don't worry, Grandfather, I understand." Feng Baiyu had already spotted numerous immortal herbs and was contemplating their uses.

Some of these herbs were recorded in the manual he possessed, while others were not.

Now that Dugu Bo had gifted this place to him, he would naturally make use of it without reservation.

Of course, Feng Baiyu would have to resolve the snake venom for the three members of the Dugu family first.

"This place is enough to resolve the problems of all three of you." Feng Baiyu looked at them and asked: "Mister Dugu, who among you intends to go first, and how shall we proceed?"

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