After Dugu Yan's cry of surprise faded, the atmosphere beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well lightened considerably.
Everyone had been worried that something might have happened to Lu Chen at the bottom of the lake, and that battle on the level of divine beasts had left their nerves stretched taut.
Now, not only had Lu Chen returned safely, he had also gained tremendous benefits, and Dugu Yan's appearance further eased the solemn mood.
So the group did not rush to continue discussing what had happened at the bottom of the lake. Instead, they rested for the time being beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Lu Chen also needed some time to adapt to his current body.
After being tempered by the residual power of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, his strength, speed, mental power, and perception had all improved far too much.
Movements he had once been used to could now produce effects far beyond expectation with even the slightest exertion.
Even though Leugocyte had already helped him stabilize his body, these changes still needed to be slowly familiarized.
Dugu Yan, meanwhile, kept stealing glances at Lu Chen from time to time. Clearly, she still had not fully accepted that this boy, who looked around ten years old and possessed a steadier air than many adults, was actually only six.
But Lu Chen did not pay too much attention to Dugu Yan's gaze.
After resting for a while, he turned to look at Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo had originally been sensing the aura of Dugu Yan after her Martial Soul Evolution, and when he noticed Lu Chen staring at him the whole time, he could not help feeling a little puzzled.
He lowered his head to check his clothes, then raised a hand to touch