Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

"Have you really decided... to marry her?" Dugu Bo drew a deep breath, frowning heavily as he looked at Dugu Chen.

Dugu Chen nodded slightly, his tone resolute. "From the day I met her, I already knew her identity. So what if she is a soul beast who took human form?"

"On Douluo Continent, there are countless martial souls. Among them are innumerable beast-type martial souls, some even carrying soul beast bloodlines that should not exist within humans."

Dugu Chen's meaning was clear as he looked calmly and gently at his father, Dugu Bo. "If two people truly love each other, then in my eyes, it does not matter even if one is human and the other is a soul beast!"

Dugu Bo tugged at the corner of his mouth. He felt as though the world had gone mad...

A human and a soul beast falling in love was a forbidden romance, a union intolerable to the world. Though a soul beast that had taken human form possessed a true human body and the talent to cultivate.

But...

Dugu Bo let out a heavy sigh. Yet when he raised his eyes to Dugu Chen, they were filled with gratification.

He threw back his head and laughed. "Worthy of being blood of the Dugu Household. Even the daughter-in-law you choose is so extraordinary."

"Fine. Since you like her, I approve of this marriage!"

A flicker of astonishment crossed Dugu Chen's eyes. His voice was full of disbelief as he said blankly, "Father, you... you really agree?"

"Of course. Your old man isn't that old-fashioned!"

Dugu Bo shot him an annoyed glare, reached up to stroke his grizzled beard, and slowly said:

"Although she is a soul beast who took human form, once she truly enters maturity, she will completely transform into a human body."

"There are still quite a few Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Take her to pick a few and consume them later. Remember, she is the Dugu Household's daughter-in-law. Do not let her suffer!"

Dugu Bo glared at Dugu Chen, looking as though he were issuing a warning, but a nearly imperceptible smile flashed deep within his eyes.

Dugu Chen was instantly moved. He had thought it would take some time for his family to accept Ah Yin, but he had never expected his father to be so understanding.

"Yes. I love Ah Yin more than I love myself. I will definitely never mistreat her!" Dugu Chen spoke with unwavering sincerity, as though softly making a vow.

"Then I can rest easy!"

Dugu Bo laughed happily. His gaze upon Dugu Chen held the gratification and expectations of an old father.

At this moment, nothing made him happier than having his family together. So even if his Chen'er wanted to marry a soul beast who had taken human form, he would give his full support.

To him, family was greater than the heavens.

The two returned to the main hall. The moment Ah Yin saw Dugu Chen return, a radiant smile bloomed on her face, and she immediately leaped into his arms.

"Xiao Chen, you're finally back!"

Ah Yin's voice was gentle, like whispered words of love, carrying a young girl's excitement and delight.

Smiling, Dugu Chen reached out and stroked her hair, his hand gliding from the crown of her head to the tips, gently soothing Ah Yin's agitated emotions.

His Adam's apple trembled faintly, as though he had a thousand things to say. Yet at this moment, they all became a gentle smile, his gaze soft as water.

He extended his arms and tightly held Ah Yin against him, leaving not even the slightest gap between them, as if he wanted to knead her into his body.

Just then, light footsteps drifted past them.

Dugu Chen's eyes shifted, and he happened to meet Dugu Xin's awkward yet amused gaze.

"Ahem, well... little brother, your big brother has something to do, so I'll be leaving first!"

With that, he turned and ran without the slightest hesitation, leaving the space to the young couple showing off their affection.

Dugu Chen did not know whether to laugh or cry. Ah Yin, meanwhile, closed her eyes and clung tightly to his waist, seemingly afraid that he would leave her again.

"All right, Sister Ah Yin. If you want to hug me, I'll let you hug me all night."

Dugu Chen kissed Ah Yin's ear, then let out a hot breath that instantly covered her cheeks in a crimson flush and rapidly reddened the tips of her ears.

"Mmm..."

Blushing furiously, Ah Yin pushed Dugu Chen's head away. When she met his eyes, mist rippled within her beautiful gaze, making her look breathtakingly lovely and dazed.

At the sight, Dugu Chen felt as though a cat were scratching at his heart. The itch was unbearable.

Then he lowered his head and directly sealed Ah Yin's soft, full lips. A fresh, sweet fragrance, like peach blossoms opening in spring, instantly spread through the air.

His palm wandered over her slender waist and soft curves, savoring them. Astonishing softness and elasticity filled his hand, stirring his heart.

Caught off guard, Ah Yin's body stiffened in an instant, but she soon melted against him. Her delicate arms wrapped around Dugu Chen's neck as she pressed her soft body close to his.

After a long while, the two slowly parted.

"Sister Ah Yin, come with me. I'll take you somewhere!"

Dugu Chen drew a deep breath, calming the restless tenderness in his heart before speaking softly to Ah Yin, who had already gone limp and was leaning delicately against his chest.

"Mhm, where are we going?"

Ah Yin murmured, her voice carrying a faintly alluring, ethereal sweetness, softer even than drifting clouds in white mist.

"You'll know when we get there!"

A faint smile appeared on Dugu Chen's face. Holding the soft Ah Yin in his arms, he leaped gracefully and flew outside.

Sunset Forest.

After several hours of flight, Dugu Chen brought Ah Yin all the way from Heaven Dou City to Sunset Forest.

After passing through a valley, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well appeared before them.

"Th-this is..."

Ah Yin looked at the magnificent sight before her, and her body jolted. She covered her lips with one hand, her face full of shock.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well resembled a hot spring. Though it was not large, it was divided into two sections.

Within the oval pool, the spring water was clearly separated, neither side infringing upon the other. Half was milky white, while the other half was vermilion red.

Thick clouds of steam flowed upward against gravity, only slowly dispersing when they reached the mouth of the valley.

"Well? Stunned speechless?"

A touch of tenderness flashed through Dugu Chen's eyes, and a faint smile rested on his face.

Ah Yin nodded subconsciously. Violent ripples stirred in her deep-blue eyes as she looked at him and softly asked:

"Xiao Chen, how did you find this place?"

An odd look flashed through Dugu Chen's eyes. He reached out to pat her head and gently explained:

"Silly girl, this is the Dugu Household's secret ground!"

"The entire valley outside has been sealed by my father's Poison Formation. Without great strength and the correct method to break the formation, no one else can enter."

Ah Yin suddenly understood, and a faint blush also appeared on her face.

"Come on, I'll take you over for a look!"

A gentle smile appeared on Dugu Chen's face. He wrapped an arm around Ah Yin's slender waist, broke through the Poison Formation seals along the way, and headed toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.