Soul Land: I Became the Crown Prince, And You Want Me Back?
Chapter 42

Douluo Continent's Must-Eat List

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But Dugu Bo still did not want to give up. In his view, Jin Hao had only confirmed the existence of two Immortal Herbs; nothing else was certain. What if the most important Immortal Herb for curing the Jade Phosphorus Snake Venom was not in his Herb Garden?

So, without confirmation, Dugu Bo could not rest easy. He spoke to Jin Hao.

"Kid, I'm not asking you to treat Yanyan and me today, but I want to take you to my Herb Garden first. I need to make sure those Immortal Herbs for treatment are really there, so I can put my mind at ease."

"Once we confirm that the things needed for treatment are there, forget waiting three days—I can wait another month if necessary. I've endured this for so long already."

As Dugu Bo finished speaking, Jin Hao noticed that Dugu Yan was looking at him with an equally expectant expression. She wanted peace of mind as well.

Hearing this, Jin Hao understood that if he did not agree today, there was no telling what might happen. So he said,

"Then let's go, Senior Dugu Bo. The sooner we go, the sooner we return. I still need to study at my teacher's residence tomorrow."

At those words, Dugu Bo smiled. He grabbed Dugu Yan with one hand and Jin Hao with the other, then soared into the sky, flying toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well not far outside Heaven Dou City.

As they flew away, Snake Spear, Pufferfish, Jin Yi, and Jin Er, who were protecting Jin Hao, followed after them. They kept a distance where they could intervene to protect Jin Hao without being discovered.

As the outline of Heaven Dou City slowly shrank in Jin Hao's eyes, the group left the city. Soon, he saw the outline of Sunset Forest in the distance. Carried by Dugu Bo's incredible speed, Jin Hao watched as they entered Sunset Forest, and not long after entering it—

A stretch of Poisonous Miasma appeared ahead. It covered not only the ground, but also the sky, shrouding the entire area.

Seeing this, Jin Hao recalled the records from the original story. Outside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, there had originally been Poisonous Miasma, and after Dugu Bo discovered the place, he had set up a Poison Formation as well. Under such circumstances, neither people nor Soul Beasts could enter without Dugu Bo leading the way.

At that moment, Dugu Bo spoke.

"Kid, we're here. I'll take you into my Herb Garden now."

With a wave of Dugu Bo's hand, a passage opened in the Poisonous Miasma below. Then he led Jin Hao and Dugu Yan inside.

After the three entered, the passage was covered by the Poisonous Miasma once more.

The four people protecting Jin Hao had no idea what to do when they saw this. They were supposed to protect him, yet he had been taken away by Dugu Bo, who bore a grudge against Spirit Hall. Although Dugu Bo did not know Jin Hao's identity, they still worried about his safety.

But there was nothing they could do about the Poisonous Miasma. They could only watch from outside.

Meanwhile, Jin Hao, having entered the Poisonous Miasma, quickly arrived at its center. They reached a place resembling a volcanic crater, and the three of them landed atop it.

Standing there, Jin Hao thought to himself,

Douluo Continent's must-eat list—I, Jin Hao, have finally made it here.

At that moment, Dugu Bo spoke.

"Come on, kid. Let's see whether my Herb Garden has the Immortal Herbs needed for our treatment."

Jin Hao nodded and immediately ran down below.

Once they reached the bottom, Jin Hao and Dugu Bo's grandfather-granddaughter pair stood beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. With one glance, Jin Hao saw that within an area of less than a hundred square meters lay a pool of red and blue spring water. One side emitted heat, while the other radiated cold.

What drew Jin Hao's attention even more were the Immortal Herbs growing around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Looking at them, he was practically drooling. After all, these were treasures capable of changing a person's innate talent.

More importantly, once Jin Hao used the Immortal Herbs to cure Dugu Bo and his granddaughter, he would gain Dugu Bo's friendship. At the same time, he could claim the Immortal Herbs for himself, weakening Tang San's future opportunities from another angle.

Just as Jin Hao was marveling at the Immortal Herbs, Dugu Bo asked him,

"Kid, see if there are any Immortal Herbs here that can treat Yanyan and me."

Jin Hao came back to his senses. He then pretended to look around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, searching carefully.

At last, Jin Hao said,

"Senior Dugu Bo, there are many Immortal Herbs here, including ones that can treat you and Miss Dugu Yan."

"Once I have completed my Engagement Ceremony, I can come here and help you and Sister Yanyan solve this problem."

Hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded with a smile and said,

"As long as there's a way to solve it, that's enough. I'll send you back now, and once you've finished your engagement, I'll come pick you up."

After saying that, Dugu Bo spoke to Dugu Yan.

"Yanyan, stay in Grandpa's Herb Garden and cultivate for now. Cultivating here can not only speed up your progress, but also suppress some of the Jade Phosphorus Snake's toxins."

Dugu Yan naturally nodded, then went into the house Dugu Bo had built beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to cultivate.

Afterward, Dugu Bo took Jin Hao and flew away from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He easily broke through the Poisonous Miasma and flew toward Heaven Dou City.

Seeing Jin Hao emerge safely, Pufferfish, Snake Spear, Jin Yi, and Jin Er, who had been waiting outside, all breathed sighs of relief. They then followed behind Jin Hao and Dugu Bo, continuing to protect him.

As Jin Hao flew with Dugu Bo, he could sense that Dugu Bo was in an excellent mood. He was even humming an unfamiliar tune.

Seeing this, Jin Hao spoke.

"Senior Dugu Bo, there's something I'd like to ask your permission for."

Dugu Bo, who was in high spirits, immediately replied upon hearing that.

"Kid, as long as you remove the harm caused by the toxins in Yanyan and me, forget one thing—I can agree to three. Even if you ask me to join the Heaven Dou Empire, I can agree, as long as my freedom isn't restricted."

Hearing this, Jin Hao said,

"This junior is truly flattered. I was thinking that, when the time comes, I'd like to pick some Immortal Herbs."

Dugu Bo replied,

"I thought it was something serious. Once you cure Yanyan and me, you can use and pick any Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as you please."

Hearing Dugu Bo's agreement, Jin Hao smiled. He could finally feast on Douluo Continent's must-eat list!

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