Return to Star Luo City, Parting with Zhang Lexuan.

"Sister Lexuan." Seeing Zhang Lexuan's playful expression, Liu Lin made a split-second decision. His expression became as sincere as it could possibly be as he looked at her.

"Actually, what I meant to say just now was that of course we should take a few immortal herbs back; it would be a pity to leave so soon."

"Besides, there's no need for Sister Lexuan to be jealous of a little brat. I like sisters like you the best."

Hearing Liu Lin's words, the corners of Zhang Lexuan's mouth couldn't help but curl upward. She certainly knew this kid was changing his tune on the fly, but this flattery was undeniably pleasant.

"You're sensible enough. Of course, I wouldn't be jealous of a little brat, but you'd better not mention anyone else when you're by my side next time."

Hearing what Zhang Lexuan said, Liu Lin nodded frantically, terrified that she might change her mind.

"Sister Lexuan, I understand."

"Mm, then follow me. I'll pick two immortal herbs for your little fiancée. After all, you're still just a little brat right now and don't know anything."

After Zhang Lexuan finished speaking, she walked past Liu Lin.

Hearing Zhang Lexuan's words, Liu Lin nodded. After all, she was right; he truly didn't know what would be suitable for Xu Jiujiu.

Although Liu Lin, as a transmigrator, knew the names and effects of some immortal herbs.

However, the few immortal herbs introduced in the original work weren't suitable for Xu Jiujiu, so it was better to let Zhang Lexuan choose two for her.

"Mm." Liu Lin nodded at Zhang Lexuan's words and walked in her direction.

On the other side, in the core area of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Infernal Delicate Apricot felt the Yang Spring energy in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well decreasing and grew somewhat angry, so she sent a telepathic message to Youyou.

"Youyou, they are so untrustworthy. Aren't you going to stop them?"

If Youyou had a human form right now, she would have rolled her eyes.

Had she not just seen them suppress everyone with a mere wave of their hands? As long as those two didn't dismantle the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, she wouldn't intervene.

"Xiao Jiao, you need to change this temper of yours. We aren't going to die; we will definitely recover in the future. Losing a little bit is nothing."

However, fearing that Infernal Delicate Apricot might do something rash, Youyou comforted her.

"And look at Xiao Bing—he's in the same boat, so why isn't he complaining?"

Infernal Delicate Apricot turned her head to complain to the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

As it turned out, no matter what Infernal Delicate Apricot said, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass ignored her.

At this moment, the gaze of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass was fixed on Liu Lin.

Unlike Infernal Delicate Apricot, he didn't feel angry about Liu Lin absorbing the origin of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Instead, he quite admired this human. He had a premonition that this young man would surely achieve great things in the future.

More importantly, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass felt that Liu Lin had a connection with him, and it wouldn't be wrong to foster a good relationship.

"Xiao Bing, you coward."

Infernal Delicate Apricot cursed Xiao Bing angrily and went off to sulk by herself.

At this time, Zhang Lexuan walked into the cluster of immortal herbs surrounding the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Her gaze swept over the herbs emitting various colored halos before finally resting on one.

The immortal herb had pale white petals, and fine, fragmented moonlight condensed at its stamen.

"Your little fiancée has a Star Crown Martial Soul, and her attributes lean toward the spiritual system." Zhang Lexuan crouched down, a wisp of extremely fine moonlight lighting up her fingertips as she carefully guided the immortal herb out.

"The Heavenly Star Spirit-Gathering Flower. Its medicinal effect is mild; it can steadily increase spiritual power, nourish the body, and improve physical fitness."

She sealed the white immortal herb into a jade box she had just taken out. Her movements were smooth and fluid, as if she had done it many times before.

Liu Lin took the jade box and put it away, and just as he was about to speak, Zhang Lexuan had already walked to the other side.

Her gaze fell upon an immortal herb that was pale gold all over, with petals shaped like a crown.

The Heavenly Star Vine's age wasn't particularly high, but it excelled in attribute compatibility. The Star Crown Martial Soul and star-type immortal herbs naturally had a certain affinity; absorbing it could even trigger a Martial Soul Evolution.

The life force of the Heavenly Star Vine could stabilize meridians and would have an irreplaceable auxiliary effect on Xu Jiujiu's subsequent breakthroughs.

Afterward, Zhang Lexuan used the same method to seal it in a jade box and handed it to Liu Lin.

"These two immortal herbs are enough for your little fiancée to use at this stage."

Having said that, Zhang Lexuan brushed the dirt off her hands and stood up.

"It would be a waste to let her absorb the remaining top-tier immortal herbs now. Wait until her cultivation is higher before coming back here to get them."

Hearing Zhang Lexuan's words, Liu Lin nodded, agreeing with her suggestion.

Liu Lin then carefully tucked the two jade boxes Zhang Lexuan had handed him into his storage Soul Tool.

After the two rested for a while at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Liu Lin and Zhang Lexuan left the area.

When they reached the Poisonous Miasma Zone, Liu Lin once again used Ultimate Ice to condense a protective barrier to shield them from the miasma.

Liu Lin's application of Ultimate Ice was even more proficient than it had been when they arrived.

After the two Martial Souls within Liu Lin were tempered by the origin of the immortal herbs, the circulation of his Soul Power had become more than a notch smoother.

Once the two arrived outside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Zhang Lexuan pulled Liu Lin into her arms once more.

Moonlight lit up around her, and with a light tap of her toes, the two left the Sunset Forest like a silver meteor.

Once the two of them emerged from the Sunset Forest, Zhang Lexuan did not linger, carrying him as she flew toward the southeast.

Several days later, Zhang Lexuan set Liu Lin down in a forest not far from Star Luo City.

Seeing his collar ruffled by the wind, she reached out to straighten it for him, her movements as natural as if she had done it countless times before.

After tidying him up, Zhang Lexuan leaned in and gave Liu Lin a light kiss.

"Alright, I'll see you off here; your big sister won't be going into Star Luo City. Let's part ways here."

She paused, then took a silver-white ring from her storage Soul Tool.

"Here, take this. With this, you'll be able to contact me. Also, the version of me inside your Sea of Consciousness still has something to say to you. Until we meet again."

"Mm, see you next time, Sister Lexuan." Liu Lin nodded.

Zhang Lexuan nodded back and returned control of her body to her past self.

Once the past Zhang Lexuan regained control, she looked at Liu Lin before her and said shyly, "Liu Lin, there are some things I want to tell you."

"I've been very happy during the time I've spent with you. But I wouldn't go so far as to say I love you yet."

"After all, my future self and I are two different souls. I don't like you as much as she does, but once I, Zhang Lexuan, have set my heart on someone, I will not change my mind."

"So, you had better hurry and make me fall in love with you. That's all for now. See you next time, Liu Lin."

Liu Lin was stunned for a moment by Zhang Lexuan's words, then shouted toward the direction she was leaving.

"I will! I won't make you wait too long."

In the distance, Zhang Lexuan heard Liu Lin's words, and the corners of her mouth curled upward uncontrollably.

Liu Lin stood where he was, gazing in the direction Zhang Lexuan had departed.

Only when she was no longer in sight did Liu Lin turn around and walk toward the gates of Star Luo City.