"Life magnetic field?" Tang Hao froze.
"Yes."
Chen Mo nodded. "I can sense the general direction of places where vitality is abundant."
"Godfather, I sense a place to the north with an especially strong life magnetic field, more than ten times stronger than here."
Tang Hao's eyes lit up at that. A place with abundant vitality?
Wouldn't that mean there were vast quantities of heavenly treasures there?
If they could find such a place, there would be even greater hope of reviving Ah Yin!
"Xiao Mo, are you sure?" Tang Hao asked urgently.
"Yes, Godfather. I'm sure," Chen Mo said earnestly.
"The life magnetic field in that direction feels absurdly strong. I feel like even the weeds there might have over a thousand years of medicinal potency."
Tang Hao's breathing quickened.
"Let's go! We'll take a look!" Tang Hao decided on the spot.
Chen Mo sneered inwardly. He took the bait.
That direction led straight to Sunset Forest.
Tang Hao didn't know about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but Chen Mo did.
He used "sensing life magnetic fields" as an excuse to lure Tang Hao toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The two headed north, traveling for two days before finally reaching the outskirts of Sunset Forest.
Deep in Sunset Forest, a faint toxin began to permeate the air.
The farther north they went, the denser the toxin became.
Tang Hao's expression shifted slightly, and he released his Soul Power to protect Chen Mo.
"Xiao Mo, are you sure this is the right direction?" Tang Hao asked with a frown. "The toxins here are powerful. Ordinary Soul Beasts couldn't survive here at all."
"Yes, Godfather."
Chen Mo pretended to sense his surroundings and said:
"The life magnetic field is just ahead. It's getting stronger and stronger."
Tang Hao nodded and continued leading Chen Mo forward.
After roughly another two hours of walking, they reached a valley.
Dense green poisonous mist that refused to disperse filled the valley entrance.
Through the poisonous mist, they could vaguely see all manner of strangely shaped venomous creatures-snakes, scorpions, and spiders, packed so densely that the sight made their hair stand on end.
"This is..."
Tang Hao's expression turned exceedingly grave as he said:
"What powerful poison! Every one of these venomous creatures has at least a thousand years of cultivation!"
"Godfather, the life magnetic field is inside the valley," Chen Mo said. "I can sense it. The vitality inside is absurdly strong."
Tang Hao took a deep breath.
"Xiao Mo, hold on tight." Tang Hao grabbed Chen Mo's shoulder. "We can't get past these venomous creatures on the ground. We'll fly in."
Tang Hao activated his Soul Power and rose into the air with Chen Mo, flying over the poisonous mist.
Once they passed over the mist, the sight before them left both of them stunned.
In the valley, scorching red spring water lay on one side, while freezing blue spring water lay on the other.
Countless exotic flowers and herbs grew around the spring.
Octagonal mysterious ice grass, infernal delicate apricot, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, aromatic silk beauty, narcissus jade muscle bone, eight-petal immortal orchid, cockscomb phoenix sunflower, Snow-Colored Swan Kiss, singular velvet sky chrysanthemum, crystal blood dragon ginseng...
All the immortal herbs were here. Chen Mo felt that even without the system's help, he could become a god.
Tang Hao stared at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well before him, too shocked to speak.
"This... what is this place?" Tang Hao murmured. "So many heavenly treasures..."
Although Tang Hao didn't recognize these herbs, he could sense that every single one was incredibly extraordinary.
"Godfather, this is it!" Chen Mo feigned excitement. "This is where the life magnetic field is strongest!"
Tang Hao took a deep breath and landed in the valley with Chen Mo.
"Xiao Mo, try accelerating a plant's growth here. Let's see how effective it is," Tang Hao said urgently.
Chen Mo nodded and released his Martial Soul.
Then he shot out a gentle beam of green light, enveloping an ordinary stalk of Blue Silver Grass beside him.
The Blue Silver Grass grew wildly at a speed visible to the naked eye. Within a few breaths, it had grown over a meter tall, its leaves thick and fleshy, radiating rich vitality.
"It worked!" Tang Hao said excitedly. "Accelerating growth here is more than ten times as effective as it is outside!"
Chen Mo withdrew his Martial Soul and sneered inwardly.
Of course it was effective.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was a place where the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth converged. How could accelerating plant growth here not be effective?
Tang Hao walked around the valley, carefully examining the surroundings.
His expression grew increasingly grave.
Tang Hao had already seen the poisonous mist and venomous creatures at the valley entrance.
The sheer cliffs surrounding the valley were also covered with all manner of highly poisonous vines and venomous insects.
It could be said that this valley was a deathtrap.
Without the strength of a Titled Douluo, there was no way to enter or leave.
Tang Hao glanced at Chen Mo, and an idea suddenly came to him.
This place was surrounded by venomous creatures. Chen Mo couldn't possibly leave on his own.
If he left Chen Mo here, the boy wouldn't be able to escape.
Meanwhile, he could return to fetch Ah Yin's seed and accelerate her growth here to revive her.
As for whether Chen Mo would secretly use these medicinal herbs.
Tang Hao wasn't worried.
Chen Mo was only six years old and had just obtained his first Soul Ring. His strength was meager.
Many of these were highly poisonous. He wouldn't dare touch them carelessly.
Besides, Chen Mo couldn't leave. Even if he picked these medicinal herbs, what could he do with them?
"Xiao Mo." Tang Hao walked up to Chen Mo and said seriously, "I've made my decision. You'll stay here while I make a trip back. When I return, I have something important to tell you."
Chen Mo feigned surprise. "Godfather, I'm staying here alone?"
"Yes."
Tang Hao nodded. "I'll be back in three days at most. Be good and wait here. Don't touch those medicinal herbs carelessly. I can sense that many of them are highly poisonous."
Chen Mo sneered inwardly.
Tang Hao had indeed fallen for it.
He thought leaving Chen Mo here was perfectly safe, unaware that this was exactly what Chen Mo wanted.
Only without Tang Hao beside him could he collect the immortal herbs and contact Dugu Bo without worry.
"All right, Godfather." Chen Mo feigned obedience. "I'll wait here for you to return."
"Good boy." Tang Hao patted Chen Mo's shoulder. "I'll be back soon."
With that, Tang Hao rose into the air, flew out of the valley, and headed toward Holy Soul Village.
Standing in the valley, Chen Mo watched Tang Hao's retreating figure, the corners of his lips slowly rising.
Tang Hao, you think leaving me here is perfectly safe?
You're wrong.
This place will be your burial ground.
Tang Hao flew at an incredible speed the entire way.
A Titled Douluo's flying speed was more than ten times faster than walking.
In just half a day, Tang Hao returned to Holy Soul Village.
He returned to the smithy, carefully lifted Ah Yin, and protected her with his Soul Power.
Then, rather than immediately hurrying back to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Tang Hao flew toward Nuoding City.
He needed to visit Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy.
Tang San had reached school age. As his father, he had to make arrangements.
Moreover, he wanted to see someone-Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang, known as Grandmaster, was unrivaled in Martial Soul Theory. Though his own strength was weak, no one could match his research into Martial Souls. Perhaps he could help Xiao San's Blue Silver Grass grow stronger more effectively!
So Tang Hao thought.