After Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe left with their respective groups, only Dugu Bo and Lu Chen remained in the sitting room.
Lu Chen toyed with the Gold Soul Coin stored-value card in his hand and said coldly, his face expressionless:
"This Sect Master Ning really is generous. One million Gold Soul Coins, given away just like that."
"But I'm afraid I might live to take this money without living to spend it. Sect Master Ning must already be planning how to kill me."
Dugu Bo plopped down in a chair, seemingly breathing a sigh of relief as well.
Although he had spoken very firmly while confronting Gu Rong,
his heart had actually been pounding like a drum. After all, his strength truly fell short of Gu Rong's. If Ning Fengzhi enhanced Gu Rong as well, Gu Rong would absolutely chase him around and pummel him in battle.
Dugu Bo glanced at the Gold Soul Coin stored-value card in Lu Chen's hand and asked curiously:
"Are you really hiding your true face and name to escape the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's pursuit? Back then, you said the person you offended was someone even I couldn't afford to provoke."
"Did you mean the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo? Those two really are terrifyingly strong. I'm no match for either of them one-on-one."
At these words, the corner of Lu Chen's mouth twitched. He put away the Gold Soul Coin stored-value card-he might as well take the money anyway-and said with a smile:
"That's all their wild speculation! The person I had a grudge with back then wasn't from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It was someone else."
"But judging by the situation now, that Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect certainly won't tolerate me. That amounts to making an enemy of him."
"I never expected to draw the attention of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sect Master Ning just because I'm a Support Spirit Master."
Dugu Bo's eyes immediately widened. He pressed a hand to his forehead, finding this an enormous headache, and said weakly:
"So that means you already made an enemy of a Titled Douluo, and now the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has its eyes on you too."
"We're done for. These aren't ordinary enemies. Take the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo-I'm no match for either of them one-on-one. If Ning Fengzhi supports them from the side, I'm afraid they'll beat me to death in a head-on fight."
"Not only will I fail to protect you, but I'll be dragged under too. Ah, forget it. Brother Lan Chen, you cured my granddaughter's poison. I will never stand idly by and abandon you. Even if it costs me my life, I'll keep you safe."
Dugu Bo's nature straddled righteousness and wickedness. He repaid every grudge, but he also repaid every kindness.
Lu Chen had done him a kindness, and Dugu Bo still decided to repay it, even if doing so cost him his own life.
Hearing this, Lu Chen was somewhat moved. Although he had only known Dugu Bo for a few short days, he had gradually discovered that Dugu Bo was worth befriending.
Hearing Dugu Bo's dispirited words, Lu Chen offered some reassurance:
"Brother Dugu, you don't need to worry too much. We can't afford to provoke those people, but we can always hide, can't we?"
"Just give me a little more time. My Soul Power is already at rank sixty-nine. Once I reach rank seventy and obtain my Seventh Spirit Ring and Martial Soul Avatar,"
"my support abilities definitely won't be inferior to Ning Fengzhi's. Healing injuries, restoring stamina and Soul Power, providing shields, Detoxification, enhancing all attributes, a near-death burst-my support abilities are very comprehensive."
"If Ning Fengzhi worries that my rise will affect the standing of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit Masters, I can only say he's right to worry."
"Besides, unlike the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, my Martial Soul isn't limited to seven Spirit Rings. I can still obtain an Eighth Spirit Ring and a Ninth Spirit Ring. Sooner or later, my support abilities will pin the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to the ground and grind it back and forth."
Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. He looked at Lu Chen with a burning gaze, nodding repeatedly in agreement:
"Yes, you're right. We can't afford to provoke them, but we can afford to hide. This place must already be under surveillance."
"We'll leave tonight, using the darkness to slip past everyone's eyes. We'll lie low for now. Once you've obtained your Seventh Spirit Ring and Martial Soul Avatar, with your support, I'll definitely be able to hold my own against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo."
"I know a good place in Sunset Forest. It's where I've spent years cultivating in seclusion. Outsiders don't know about it. It's the place you found last time, Brother Lan Chen. We'll hide there."
"This Ning Fengzhi has always carried the title of the continent's number one Support Spirit Master. Now I really want to see how spectacular his expression will be once you become a Soul Douluo and then a Titled Douluo, Brother Lan Chen. It's about time someone else held that title of the world's number one Support Spirit Master."
By the end, Dugu Bo's tone brimmed with increasing delight at Ning Fengzhi's prospective misfortune.
Meanwhile, a gleam also flickered in Lu Chen's eyes.
Wasn't the place Dugu Bo mentioned the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?
Under pressure from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Dugu Bo had decided to take him to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to lie low.
Did this count as a blessing in disguise?
The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was a must-visit destination for anyone who transmigrated to the Douluo Continent. Rich in ice and fire energy, it was exceptionally suited to plant growth and contained numerous Immortal Herbs and poisonous herbs.
If he ate one or two Immortal Herbs, Lu Chen would definitely be able to reach rank seventy Soul Power faster. They could also strengthen his constitution, nourish his vitality, and consolidate his foundations, bringing him every benefit and no harm.
Lu Chen suppressed the excitement in his heart and spoke as calmly as he could:
"Sorry for the trouble, Brother Dugu. We'll leave the city under cover of darkness tonight. Once we've evaded those watching us, we'll lie low in Sunset Forest for a while."
"As it happens, I'll also need to treat your poison for some time to come, Brother Dugu. We need somewhere quiet."
After the two finished discussing their plans, everything proceeded as usual during the day. When darkness fell that night, Dugu Bo and Lu Chen quietly left Heaven Dou City without alerting anyone, evading every watching eye.
After traveling, they soon entered Sunset Forest.
Under Dugu Bo's guidance, Lu Chen stepped into the valley containing the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for the first time.
Upon entering the valley, Lu Chen immediately sensed the dense ice and fire energy permeating his surroundings.
He looked ahead and saw Immortal Herbs and poisonous herbs of every shape growing all over the ground.
Their sheer number left him speechless!
The deeper they went into the valley, the more Immortal Herbs and poisonous herbs there were. In the depths of the valley lay a pool of red and white spring water.
The two colors remained sharply divided within the spring. The red water gave off a scorching sensation, while the white water gave off a chilling sensation.
Two spring waters with completely opposing powers had actually gathered miraculously within a single spring.
So this was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well... no, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!
Lu Chen clicked his tongue in wonder at the sight.
After bringing Lu Chen inside, Dugu Bo considerately cautioned him:
"Brother Lan Chen, the ice and fire energy in this valley is extremely violent. Stay too long, and it can easily make your body explode and kill you. If you can't endure it, go out into the forest to recover for a while."
"Also, many medicinal herbs grow here, but there are quite a few deadly poisonous herbs among them. Although you have Detoxification abilities, don't touch them lightly. Otherwise, you might encounter some deadly poisonous herb and unwittingly throw your life away."
"And that spring deep in the valley-the red water is extremely hot, while the white water is extremely cold. Don't touch it out of curiosity. That can kill you too..."