Heading to Sunset Forest

After hearing what Jiang Li had to say, Dugu Yan fell into thought.

Then she suddenly remembered that she really did know of a place in her memories that was extremely similar to the Icefire Yin Yang Well Jiang Li had described.

It was her grandfather, Poison Douluo's, medicinal garden in Sunset Forest.

Just as Jiang Li had said, it had two springs of extreme cold and extreme heat. It was incredibly dangerous; even her grandfather, a Title Douluo, did not dare enter the water lightly.

Dugu Yan shot Jiang Li a strange look.

This guy?

Did he really know something and deliberately say all that in front of her to test her? Or did he simply want her grandfather to help him find this so-called Icefire Yin Yang Well?

But none of that mattered, because her grandfather often cultivated at that so-called Icefire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest.

So even if he had some ulterior motive, could he possibly pull anything off in front of a Title Douluo?

Besides, if she and her grandfather really had been poisoned as he claimed and did not have long to live, then taking him to her grandfather's medicinal garden would be a good thing for both of them.

With that in mind, Dugu Yan said to Jiang Li, "Let's go!"

"Go?"

Seeing Dugu Yan's reactions, Jiang Li was certain that she truly knew where the Icefire Yin Yang Well was.

Still, he pretended to know nothing and asked in confusion, "You know about the Icefire Yin Yang Well?"

"Mm."

Dugu Yan nodded, then added, "I do know a place similar to the one you described."

"Really? That's great. Let's hurry over there." Jiang Li 'excitedly' placed a hand on Dugu Yan's shoulder.

Dugu Yan glared at him. Only then did Jiang Li realize what he had done, awkwardly pulling his hand away.

"Sorry, sorry. I was just excited to hear that the Icefire Yin Yang Well really exists."

"Hmph."

Dugu Yan gave a cold snort and said with some displeasure, "You'd better think this through. My grandfather has always cultivated near the Icefire Yin Yang Well you mentioned. If you think you have what it takes to fool a Title Douluo..."

"Then by all means come with me to see my grandfather."

"If Senior Poison Douluo is there, that's even better. Once we meet him, you'll see that I wasn't lying to you." Jiang Li spoke with complete confidence.

"Hmph. It had better be."

Hearing that, Dugu Yan believed Jiang Li's words a little more.

If he were not truly confident, how could he dare face a Title Douluo with her?

"That's wonderful, Yanzi. You're saved."

Ye Lingling excitedly wrapped her arms around Dugu Yan's arm, happy for her.

Dugu Yan rolled her eyes in annoyance. "What do you mean, I'm saved? We still don't know whether what he said is true. Are you so sure I'm really about to die?"

Ye Lingling smiled awkwardly and fell silent.

Seeing Ye Lingling say nothing, Dugu Yan continued, "Lingling, you should go back first."

"Huh?" Ye Lingling stared at Dugu Yan in astonishment. "It's not that serious, is it, Yanzi? You're kicking me out already?"

"No, that's not what I mean."

Dugu Yan still treasured her friendship with Ye Lingling.

Otherwise, when Ye Lingling had hugged her earlier, Dugu Yan would not have held back from attacking Jiang Li out of fear of hurting her.

Dugu Yan hurriedly explained, "It's just that the Icefire Yin Yang Well is deep within Sunset Forest. Lingling, you're only a healing Soul Master from the support branch. It would be too dangerous if you came with us."

"Sunset Forest?" Ye Lingling exclaimed.

Ye Lingling, who had grown up in Heaven Dou City, was naturally no stranger to the large Soul Beast habitat near the city.

Sunset Forest was located roughly a hundred li east of Heaven Dou City.

It was the main place for high-level Soul Masters from Heaven Dou City and several nearby cities to hunt Soul Rings.

There was no shortage of Soul Beasts above the ten-thousand-year level within Sunset Forest.

Other than lacking the legendary Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, Ye Lingling felt that Sunset Forest was about as dangerous as Star Dou Great Forest, located in the center of Douluo Continent.

Dugu Yan actually intended to take Jiang Li to such a dangerous place?

Ye Lingling hurriedly tried to stop her. "Yanzi, you're both only Soul Masters in your thirties. You haven't even reached level forty. Isn't it far too dangerous to go to Sunset Forest like this?"

"Isn't your grandfather Poison Douluo? Why not contact him and have him take you there?"

Jiang Li nodded in agreement.

In the original story, Tang San had been directly dragged into the Icefire Yin Yang Well by Dugu Bo.

Otherwise, given the dangers of Sunset Forest, unless Tang San could encounter the plant-type Soul Beast Blue Silver King that grew within Sunset Forest and possessed an age of eighty-five thousand years in advance—

With Tang San's Soul Power having only just reached level thirty, successfully finding the Icefire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest would have been nothing more than a dream.

The reason Jiang Li had brought up Poison Douluo with Dugu Yan was because he had been hoping to hitch a ride.

Seeing this, Dugu Yan explained, "Lingling, you misunderstood. I never planned to head to the Icefire Yin Yang Well by myself."

"It's just that the Icefire Yin Yang Well is deep in Sunset Forest. If I want to contact Grandpa, I need to get at least close to the inner area before I can reach him."

"And with some methods Grandpa taught me, it won't be difficult for us to avoid some danger. But for you..."

At that point, Dugu Yan stopped speaking and did not continue.

Yet the implication was obvious: Ye Lingling was only a support-type Soul Master with no combat ability whatsoever, and her physical condition was not particularly good either.

If she followed them, she might instead hold them back.

"I see. I understand. Then be careful, both of you."

Ye Lingling no longer insisted after hearing that, only reminding them to stay safe.

Seeing Ye Lingling be so understanding, Dugu Yan could not help but let out a sigh of relief. She had truly been afraid her best friend would misunderstand her.

Dugu Yan nodded, then turned her gaze toward Jiang Li and Xiao Wu. "Let's go."

Jiang Li moved to take Xiao Wu with him as he followed Dugu Yan.

"Wait."

Xiao Wu suddenly pulled Jiang Li aside and whispered, "Jiang Li, how about you go with her by yourself?"

Honestly, although Jiang Li had told her earlier that after signing a contract with him, his Martial Soul could perfectly conceal the aura that marked her as a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast—

The thought of facing a human Soul Master at the level of a Title Douluo still made her a little nervous.

"What? Is our Sister Xiao Wu scared?"

Knowing exactly what Xiao Wu was worried about, Jiang Li teasingly joked with her.

"Jiang Li!!"

Xiao Wu's eyes widened as she shot him a glare.

"Alright, alright, I understand. Then you can stay with Ye Lingling and take a good look around Heaven Dou Royal Academy. When I come back, we can decide whether we want to enroll here."

Jiang Li did not force her. He patted Xiao Wu's head, soothing her mood.

If Poison Douluo really tried to attack him after they met—

With Xiao Wu absent, he would be alone and able to react more easily, then hide in the Summoning Space as quickly as possible.

"Are you done talking? Hurry up and go!"

Dugu Yan, who was ahead of them, turned back impatiently.

"Alright, alright."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu pushed Jiang Li toward Dugu Yan.

Then she walked over to Ye Lingling, wrapped her arms around hers, and said affectionately, "Lingling, let's ignore them. Take me on a proper tour of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, okay?"