Heavenly Cold Fire Python

"As long as Yanyan's poison can be completely cured, even if it costs this old man his life, I won't hesitate." Dugu Bo looked at Youquan solemnly, his eyes filled with hope, pleading, and boundless fatherly love for Dugu Yan.

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Youquan immediately stood properly and gave him another solemn bow. "You overstate it, Senior. I have seen how much you care for Sister Yanzi. I have also been searching for a way to solve the problem with my Martial Soul, and now I have indeed found one. I ask for Senior's help."

The moment Dugu Bo heard there was hope, he looked at Youquan excitedly. "What do you need this old man to do? Just say it."

"I wish to go to the Extreme North Land."

"The Extreme North Land? It's an extremely dangerous place. Are you sure?" Dugu Bo asked in surprise.

"I'm sure! And I hope Senior can keep this matter secret and not let Crown Prince Brother know." Youquan glanced toward where Xue Qinghe was standing outside the door and spoke softly.

"No wonder. Otherwise, with the Crown Prince's abilities, he could have sent people to protect you." Dugu Bo nodded in understanding.

"Are you certain the Extreme North Land can solve your Martial Soul problem?" Dugu Bo asked uneasily.

"I'm certain." Youquan nodded firmly. As long as she found the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, every problem would be easily solved. If she truly found the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, that would mean Heavenly Flames existed in this world as well. Then she could continue cultivating the Fennel Art.

"Good! This old man agrees." Dugu Bo nodded. "When do you plan to leave?"

"Today!"

"The Extreme North Land is bitterly cold. Are you sure you want to leave just like this?"

"I prepared long ago, Senior. Please rest assured."

"Good. In that case, we'll set out immediately!" With a sweep of his hand, Dugu Bo led Youquan toward the door.

Once outside, they saw Xue Qinghe, who had been waiting at the entrance the whole time.

"Little Youquan, have you finished talking?" Xue Qinghe carefully looked Youquan over. Only after seeing that she was unharmed did he finally relax.

"We're done. Crown Prince Brother, I plan to go with Senior Dugu to his apothecary for a while. I heard Senior Dugu has many rare flowers and herbs there. Perhaps there may be a way to solve my Martial Soul problem." Knowing that Xue Qinghe was worried about her, Youquan stepped forward, tugged on his sleeve, and spoke coquettishly.

"All right. This concerns your Martial Soul, so how could I stop you from going? But after you get there, you must take good care of yourself. Listen to Senior Poison Douluo, and be careful." Xue Qinghe knew how important this was and naturally could not stop her, though he still reminded her carefully.

"Don't worry, Crown Prince Brother." Youquan nodded obediently.

"Senior Poison Douluo, I leave Youquan in your care. If she offends you in any way, I ask that you not hold it against a child. This Crown Prince will take responsibility for everything she does." Xue Qinghe looked at Dugu Bo and spoke seriously.

Dugu Bo nodded arrogantly.

After making the arrangements, Youquan set off with Dugu Bo.

"Uncle Pufferfish, please follow them. Do not let Dugu Bo discover you. There is no need to stop anything Youquan wishes to do, but you must protect her. If anything happens to Youquan, I will hold you accountable." Xue Qinghe gave the order sternly.

"Yes, Young Master." Pufferfish answered respectfully before vanishing.

Once they left Heaven Dou City, Dugu Bo directly scooped Youquan into his arms.

"Why are you so light?" Dugu Bo weighed her in his arms and asked with a frown. When his Yanyan had been this age, her cheeks had been round and chubby. She had been utterly adorable.

"I'm already much better." Youquan replied helplessly. Why did everyone who saw her say she was thin? She was already much heavier than when she had first met Crown Prince Brother.

After several days of travel, the two finally arrived at the Extreme North Land.

Youquan recalled the information she had read in the books.

"Senior, do you know where a Soul Beast called the Heavenly Cold Fire Python can be found?" Youquan asked Dugu Bo. She had read in a book that there was a Soul Beast called the Heavenly Cold Fire Python in the Extreme North Land, one capable of wielding an ice-cold flame. Ice-cold flame sounded fake at first glance, and since this Soul Beast lived in the Extreme North Land and was exceptionally difficult to find, few people knew of it. Youquan had only come across it in a particularly obscure ancient text.

Just as the Heavenly Bone Python guarded the Bone Spirit Cold Flame on the Dou Qi Continent, perhaps the Bone Spirit Cold Flame existed near the Heavenly Cold Fire Python.

"This old man has never been here before, so I do not know much about the Soul Beast you mentioned. But since it is a python-type Soul Beast, I will see if I can help you find it." Dugu Bo looked at the little bundle wrapped in a cotton coat and hurriedly released Soul Power to envelop her.

Finally feeling a little warmer, Youquan poked out her tiny head, intending to see what Dugu Bo was going to do. She was filled with curiosity about this world.

Dugu Bo ignored Youquan's curious scrutiny and released his Martial Soul. His Martial Soul Possession appearance drew a small gasp from Youquan.

After quite a while, Dugu Bo finally said to Youquan, "Found it. Let's go."

They arrived at a valley surrounded by vast, snow-white mountains.

"The surroundings are all snowy mountains, and the Heavenly Cold Fire Python you're looking for is white as well. Look in that direction. That is where the Heavenly Cold Fire Python is. If one does not deliberately search for it, an ordinary person could easily be attacked by the Fire Python without even noticing." Dugu Bo explained to Youquan.

Youquan looked in the direction Dugu Bo pointed and released her Soul Force. Sure enough, she discovered the Fire Python concealed beneath the snow.

"So this is the Heavenly Cold Fire Python? Judging by its length, it should have just reached ten thousand years." Youquan attempted to analyze it using the knowledge from her books.

"That's right. It is indeed a Soul Beast that has just reached the ten-thousand-year level." Dugu Bo nodded approvingly.

Youquan jumped down from Dugu Bo's arms and sat down cross-legged on the spot.

"Please stand guard for me, Senior."

"Don't worry." Dugu Bo was also somewhat curious about how this little girl intended to solve her Martial Soul problem.

Youquan exerted her Soul Force with all her strength. The Soul Force of Heaven Realm Great Perfection instantly blanketed the entire area.

Dugu Bo looked at Youquan in astonishment. He had never expected the little girl before him to possess such terrifying Spiritual Power, enough to envelop this entire stretch of land.

Time passed in the blink of an eye, and half a day went by in an instant.

Youquan slowly opened her eyes, and the seriousness on her little face was immediately replaced by joy.

"Wonderful! Hard work really does pay off. I finally found it!"

"What did you find?" Dugu Bo asked curiously.

Youquan did not explain much and simply said to Dugu Bo, "Please take me somewhere, Senior."

Under Youquan's guidance, the two soon arrived at a nearby valley.

"This is a cold pool? Or lava? The surface is clearly ice, yet there is an intense heat below. What a strange place. Fire and ice elements can actually coexist. The world truly is full of wonders. No wonder you said you could find a way to solve your Martial Soul problem here. I originally thought you were searching for the Heavenly Cold Fire Python because you wanted to absorb its Spirit Ring." Dugu Bo stared at the sight before him in surprise.

Youquan took out a prescription and said to Dugu Bo, "Senior, this is the method for treating Sister Yanzi's poisoned body. Although it cannot completely cure her, it will be enough to keep her safe for the rest of her life and free from the poison's torment."

Dugu Bo accepted the prescription and asked in confusion, "Why?"

"If I have not come out after a month, then please return first, Senior." Youquan respectfully bowed to Dugu Bo. Before he could react, she leaped straight into the lava.