Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Hearing his precious daughter's words, Dong Liu laughed and scolded, "You little brat, don't get too cocky. Wait until you can last three moves against me before you start bragging." Though he said that, the pride in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Afterward, Dong Liu invited Jun Lin, Ah Yin, and Shui Linglong to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but Jun Lin politely declined.

In the lingering glow of the setting sun, Jun Lin and the other two bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi, Dong Liu, Hong Ying, and the rest before continuing toward their destination.

Dong Liu, Ning Fengzhi, Hong Ying, and the others watched their departing backs, their hearts filled with emotion and respect.

At that moment, having heard her father expose her earlier embarrassment, Hong Ying's eyes darted around as she continued, "Daddy, look at the Soul Ring I just absorbed. It's amazing."

Dong Liu nodded slightly. "Mm! Ying'er, what new Soul Skill did this Soul Ring bring you?"

Hong Ying proudly lifted her chin. "Hm! This Soul Ring gave me my fourth Soul Skill, Scarlet Phoenix Spear. Within six feet, I'm invincible. Isn't that amazing?"

Dong Liu's eyes revealed satisfaction. "Good, good, good. Ying'er, you're the best. Cultivate diligently. In this world, only great strength can protect yourself and those around you." Though he said it with a smile, an imperceptible deadness lay hidden in the depths of his eyes.

Hong Ying nodded seriously. "Mm-hm, I understand, Daddy. I'll definitely work hard."

At this moment, Hong Ying curiously looked at the backs of Jun Lin and the others. "Daddy, they're so strong. Young Master Jun looks about the same age as me, but he's already a level-forty Soul Ancestor. Even a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast couldn't last a single move against him."

After pondering for a moment, Dong Liu slowly said to Hong Ying, "Ying'er, you need to understand that this world is full of capable people, and there are many with extraordinary talent. We must never underestimate anyone in the world."

Hong Ying nodded thoughtfully. "I understand, Daddy. I'll cultivate even harder from now on."

Dong Liu looked at Hong Ying, his eyes full of affection. "Ying'er, remember this. No matter what difficulties you encounter, don't be afraid. As long as Daddy is here, I'll protect you."

Warmth filled Hong Ying's heart. "Mm-hm, Daddy. I understand. You're the best to me."

Dong Liu smiled as well. "You're my daughter. If I don't treat you well, who should I treat well? But you also need to learn to be independent. You can't always rely on Daddy."

Hong Ying coquettishly said, "Daddy, I'm still little. Once I grow up, I'll be able to protect myself."

Dong Liu helplessly shook his head. "You really never grow up. But it's all right. Daddy will always stay by your side."

Hong Ying happily laughed. "Hehe, Daddy, you're the best."

At that moment, Ning Fengzhi walked over. "Uncle, we owe Brother Jun, Miss Ah Yin, and the others a great deal this time. Though they are noble and admirable, we can't simply leave it at that."

Dong Liu nodded. "Mm, you're right. We cannot forget this debt of gratitude. But they don't seem to want anything in return."

After thinking for a while, Ning Fengzhi finally said helplessly, "If there is an opportunity in the future, we'll repay their life-saving grace. For now, let's return to the sect. We've already spent quite a bit of time in Sunset Forest."

Hearing that, Dong Liu nodded. "All right, then let's set off."

At that moment, Hong Ying hurriedly said, "Daddy, I still want to play outside for a little while longer."

Dong Liu glared at Hong Ying when he heard that. "No. When there's another opportunity later, I'll let you come out and play."

Hong Ying lowered her head in disappointment. "All right."

Seeing Hong Ying's pitiful expression, Dong Liu could not bear it. "All right, Ying'er. Once we return to the sect, Daddy will buy you something tasty."

Hong Ying's eyes immediately lit up. "Really? Daddy, you're so good to me."

Dong Liu smiled. "Of course it's true. But you have to behave yourself and stop being so willful."

Hong Ying quickly nodded. "I understand, Daddy. I'll be good."

Two days had already passed since Jun Lin and the others parted ways with Dong Liu's group.

Jun Lin and the other two traveled onward. After two days, they safely arrived at the destination of their journey—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

It was a ring-shaped mountain range roughly six hundred meters high. At its center lay an inverted cone-shaped valley, from whose depths rose dense icy and scorching vapors, carrying the distinctive scent of sulfur.

Before coming here, Shui Linglong had specifically investigated the area. Apart from the various plants growing within, there was only one Spirit Beast over fifty thousand years old residing in the valley: Medusa, the so-called queen of snakes.

Looking at the Red-White Mandarin Duck Pot that resembled a hotpot from his previous life, then sensing the terrifying energy fluctuations within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well,

Jun Lin sighed. "No wonder no one has discovered this place in tens of thousands of years. These mountains are so steep, and the valley below is completely surrounded by them, with no outlet leading outside. If Sister Linglong hadn't spent so many years conducting a thorough search, or if someone hadn't stumbled in by accident, no one would likely have ever found this place."

"This is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" Ah Yin, whose true form was a Blue Silver Emperor, felt her Soul Power involuntarily surge.

She could clearly sense that if she cultivated here, her growth rate would increase tremendously. Even merely standing at the outskirts, the Soul Power within her body continued to grow.

Jun Lin nodded solemnly. "Mm, that's right. There's also a snake queen Spirit Beast over fifty thousand years old living inside—Medusa. She possesses an extremely terrifying petrification ability. Once someone is struck by the light from her eyes, they will be petrified. She is also exceptionally skilled at concealing her aura. In the future, this place will be an important location for developing our forces."

Shui Linglong said, "I'll deal with her. You two find somewhere safe to rest first."

Jun Lin nodded seriously. "Then be sure to watch out for her petrifying gaze. Also, don't get close to the red-and-white spring below, and don't accidentally damage the plants near the spring."

With Shui Linglong's strength as a level-ninety-five Peak Douluo, dealing with a fifty-thousand-year snake queen like Medusa was effortless.

Still, Jun Lin had to remind her. After all, those plants would not withstand her rampage.

Shui Linglong nodded slightly, summoned her ice-element Martial Soul, and lit up nine Soul Rings—six black and three red. Walking through the air, she flew into the valley.

"A-Jun, this... Sister Linglong's Soul Rings?"

Seeing the nine extraordinary Soul Rings on Shui Linglong's body, even Ah Yin, who had been prepared, was startled. But when she thought of her own three purple and one black Soul Rings, she gradually calmed down.

In response, Jun Lin merely gave Ah Yin a mysterious smile. Then he looked toward Shui Linglong's figure. Every time he saw those nine Soul Rings, his heart ached. She was another culprit behind his poverty.

Before long, fierce sounds of battle and the roars of a massive beast came from below in the valley.

Jun Lin held Ah Yin in his arms as they stood in a safe area above, watching the battle.