Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

The whole way passed in silence, with only the wind howling past their ears.

After an unknown amount of time, the two finally landed.

Su Changqing sensed the environment here and nodded inwardly.

The air gradually changed, carrying a faint, strange fragrance mixed with the fresh scents of countless plants.

"Not bad speed. You actually managed to keep up with this old man."

Though Dugu Bo spoke calmly, he was already profoundly shaken inside.

As a Title Douluo, he had nearly failed to outrun a mere Soul King!

"You'd better be careful now. Up ahead is the Poison Array this old man set up. Take one wrong step..."

A cold, sinister look appeared on Dugu Bo's face.

"Not even immortals will be able to save you!"

"Oh."

Su Changqing merely replied with an "oh," then Golden Light rose around his body as he walked straight into the Poison Array.

"Hey! Kid!"

Under Dugu Bo's astonished gaze, Su Changqing passed through the Poison Array completely unharmed.

The sight left Dugu Bo utterly dumbfounded!

Even Title Douluos would not dare enter the Poison Array he had set up lightly. No matter how immune someone's martial spirit was to poison, they should not have been able to pass through it so easily!

Absurd! Utterly absurd!

Could it be the legendary God-Bestowed Spirit?

After passing through the Poison Array, Su Changqing felt as though he had instantly entered another world.

Heaven and Earth Origin Energy so dense it had nearly taken physical form rushed toward him, causing every pore on his body to open involuntarily.

The first thing that entered his sight was a pair of spring pools embedded in the valley like gemstones.

One was milky white, the other crimson red. They blended together yet remained clearly distinct, releasing mist that intertwined scorching heat and extreme cold.

It was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

Around the spring pools grew all manner of rare flowers and exotic herbs, many of them treasures seldom seen in the outside world.

Aromatic Silk Beauty, Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot... each immortal herb emitted a hazy glow and unique energy fluctuations, making the entire valley resemble a fairyland.

Even though Su Changqing had prepared himself mentally, witnessing this natural wonder with his own eyes still stirred a faint ripple in his heart.

What a rare treasure land!

Dugu Bo suppressed his shock and walked in.

"Let this old man see how you intend to cure my poison."

Su Changqing smiled faintly. "Curing your poison isn't difficult. As thanks for allowing me to use this place, I'll lend you a hand, Senior."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Changqing took an Alchemy Furnace from his Storage Bag, then picked several immortal herbs right in front of Dugu Bo.

With practiced movements, he ground the various medicinal ingredients before tossing them into the furnace to begin refining.

The entire process flowed as smoothly as clouds and water, carrying a unique beauty as though he had rehearsed it countless times.

Watching Su Changqing's series of movements, Dugu Bo could not help revealing admiration.

As a master of poison, he could naturally tell that such skill in compounding medicine could not be achieved overnight. Without years of dedication, it would have been impossible to attain such mastery.

After a long while, Su Changqing finished refining the medicine.

"Senior, please."

Su Changqing handed over a jade bowl.

Dugu Bo looked at the medicinal liquid in the bowl with a complicated expression.

He had played with poison his entire life, yet now he had to drink an unknown concoction prepared by a young man he had known for less than half a day. What irony and risk that was for him.

But when he thought of Yan Yan and that sliver of hope, he gritted his teeth, took the jade bowl, and drained it in one gulp.

The medicinal liquid went down his throat, and a cool sensation instantly spread before transforming into gentle energy that flowed through his limbs and bones. Dugu Bo immediately sat cross-legged and circulated his Soul Power to guide the medicine's effects.

Su Changqing quietly stood guard at his side and spoke at the right moment. "Senior, guide the medicine's power to the three acupoints at your brow, Tanzhong, and Guanyuan, then slowly cleanse them."

Dugu Bo did as instructed.

At first, he felt nothing significant. But gradually, he keenly noticed that the hidden pain lodged deep within his meridians like bone-deep rot had truly begun to dissolve and lessen bit by bit!

Especially the stabbing pain that had long plagued his brow—it had eased considerably!

He had not experienced such relief in far too long.

"Senior, there's still the most important step!"

Su Changqing unleashed the Power of Light, channeling a portion of Mirai's power into it.

In an instant, with the Power of Light working together with the medicine, Dugu Bo's body actually underwent a cleansing!

After roughly the time it took to burn an incense stick, Dugu Bo slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath of foul air carrying a faint fishy stench.

The way he looked at Su Changqing had completely changed.

His previous killing intent and suspicion had all turned into shock and barely concealed excitement.

"This medicine... it really works!"

Dugu Bo's voice trembled slightly.

"For the next seven days, you need to come see me every day. After seven days, your illness will be cured," Su Changqing said calmly.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Dugu Bo said "good" three times in succession, then abruptly rose to his feet and patted Su Changqing on the shoulder so hard that Su Changqing's body swayed.

"Kid—no, little friend Su! This old man offended you before! From today onward, you can stay here without worry! If you need any medicinal herbs, just ask! As long as you can cure Yan Yan and me of our poison, everything in this Medicine Garden is yours to use as you please!"

Only at this moment did Dugu Bo truly place Su Changqing on equal footing—or rather, regard him as a savior.

"You overpraise me, Senior," Su Changqing said modestly.

"I also need to cultivate in this treasure land. Once I cure Senior's illness, I'll need to enter seclusion for some time. During that period, I fear I'll have to trouble you greatly, Senior."

"No matter! Other than this old man, no one ever disturbs this place. You may cultivate here in peace."

Dugu Bo waved his hand grandly, clearly in an excellent mood.

"There are several simple Wooden Huts in the valley. You may choose any one to live in. If you need anything, send a signal at the valley entrance. This old man will sense it and come."

Su Changqing smiled.

"Thank you. Once I finish my seclusion, I'll help your granddaughter remove the poison as well."

"No problem."

As he spoke, Dugu Bo handed a small pouch to Su Changqing.

"The Ruyi Treasure Pouch you wanted now belongs to you."

Su Changqing did not stand on ceremony and accepted it with a smile.

"Thank you."

After giving a few more instructions, Dugu Bo left impatiently.

He wanted to visit his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, and consider how to arrange the matters that followed.

At this moment, Su Changqing was the only person left in the valley.

He looked around this spiritually blessed treasure land, the corners of his lips rising slightly.

The first step of the plan had succeeded!

Next, he would use the resources here to raise his strength as quickly as possible.

He needed to reach level sixty before the Spirit Master Competition began. With such cultivation, he might have a chance to escape from Tang Hao's grasp.

He was already on Tang San's kill list, so he had to improve his strength quickly and wipe out that damned father-son pair!

With that thought, Su Changqing headed to the Ice and Fire spring.

Near the spring water, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot gleamed.

"I'll start with you two!"