"It worked! It really worked!"
"This method really works, hahaha!"
Dugu Bo stood and threw his head back in laughter, brimming with relief and exhilaration.
After expelling a small amount of the poison in his body, he immediately felt lighter.
Ling Yuan was only slightly surprised by the sight, showing little reaction.
Ye Han had explained to her last night that this was that deity's instruction.
Master is so amazing!
Xiao Wu marveled inwardly beside them. Her master truly deserved to be called a god among beasts.
A poison that even a Titled Douluo could not resolve had actually been easily dealt with by her master.
Yet her master helping a powerful human left her feeling somewhat aggrieved for no apparent reason.
"Ahem, Senior Dugu Bo, about those immortal herbs...?"
Ye Han coughed twice, interrupting Dugu Bo's excitement.
Only when he mentioned this did Dugu Bo rein in his emotions somewhat.
Uncontainable joy still lingered on his face as he spoke respectfully, full of gratitude:
"Haha, Holy Son, I truly cannot thank you enough!"
"As we agreed, all those immortal herbs down below are yours!"
"However..."
At this point, an embarrassed look suddenly appeared on Dugu Bo's face as he said:
"However, I only know these immortal herbs are precious. I don't know their effects."
Satisfied that he had kept his promise, Ye Han nodded and waved a hand.
"Don't worry. I know."
Dugu Bo was startled. He knew all of them?!
Ignoring his shock, Ye Han looked at Ling Yuan and said with a smile:
"Sister Ling Yuan, stay here with Xiao Wu. I'll go harvest the immortal herbs."
Ling Yuan nodded and roughly dragged Xiao Wu to her side to keep watch over her.
Just as Ye Han was about to turn and leave, Dugu Bo remembered something and suddenly spoke:
"Right! There's one more thing. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well..."
Without waiting for him to speak, Ye Han interrupted him directly and finished what she had intended to say.
He merely wanted to say that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had unusual conditions, and approaching it could injure the body.
After all, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well possessed two Ultimate Attributes. It would have been strange if approaching it caused no trouble.
Dugu Bo could approach unharmed only because his body was filled with deadly poison, which counteracted the damage.
Gulp!
Hearing how well Ye Han understood this, Dugu Bo swallowed in astonishment.
Now he had nothing left to say. Ye Han, however, remembered something as well and teased:
"Senior Dugu Bo, you should know that ordinary Soul Tools probably can't hold these immortal herbs, right?"
"There are so many immortal herbs here. Aren't you going to give me something special to store them in? What if they all spoil otherwise?"
Dugu Bo froze, then hurriedly took out the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse and smiled respectfully.
"Holy Son, this is the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse. It can store living things and preserve the medicinal properties of immortal herbs. Please accept it."
Ye Han reached out to take it and nodded in satisfaction.
After glancing at Ling Yuan, he turned and headed down toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
As Dugu Bo watched Ye Han's retreating figure, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
Why not take this opportunity to have his granddaughter, Yan Yan, get acquainted with this Holy Son?
Over the past few days, he had secretly employed some underhanded tricks and already turned Yan Yan and Yu Tianheng against each other.
If he let Yan Yan spend time with this Holy Son who had defeated her, perhaps sparks would fly.
After all, Yan Yan had always admired strength. The stronger a man was than her, the more she would like him.
At this thought, Dugu Bo turned to Ling Yuan, his face wreathed in smiles.
"Elder Ling Yuan, I have an urgent matter to attend to and need to leave for a while. I'll be right back."
Ling Yuan frowned slightly at his words, a note of warning in her voice.
"Senior Dugu Bo, you'd better not harbor any thoughts you shouldn't!"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo hurriedly nodded respectfully.
"Rest assured, Elder Ling Yuan. Am I that sort of person?"
With that, his figure flashed, turning into a dark green shadow as he left.
Only Ling Yuan and Xiao Wu remained where they were, watching Ye Han's figure below.
Under the two women's gazes, Ye Han approached the many immortal herbs, delight gradually rising in his heart.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well held thirteen immortal herbs in total, all now clearly before his eyes.
Eight-petal immortal orchid, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, infernal delicate apricot, octagonal mysterious ice grass,
Cockscomb phoenix sunflower, aromatic silk beauty, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, narcissus jade muscle bone,
Singular velvet sky chrysanthemum, Snow-Colored Swan Kiss, aromatic silk beauty, and two nine-grade purple ganoderma.
Ye Han was overjoyed. Repairing his damaged foundation and concealing Xiao Wu's identity both depended on these immortal herbs.
In the original story, these precious immortal herbs were the main reason the Shrek Seven Devils had become gods. Now that all these immortal herbs belonged to him, wasn't this another act of revenge against Tang San and Tang Hao?!
"They're all mine!"
Ye Han immediately began harvesting the immortal herbs.
Each time he harvested one, he placed it in the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse.
When he reached the cockscomb phoenix sunflower, a thought stirred in his mind.
This immortal herb seemed exceptionally compatible with Sister Ling Yuan's Martial Soul.
If she took it, perhaps it could cause her Martial Soul to evolve and grant her Ultimate Fire!
At this thought, a slight smile involuntarily appeared on Ye Han's lips.
He swiftly harvested all the immortal herbs, not even leaving the seeds behind, then turned and headed back toward Ling Yuan and Xiao Wu.
"Sister Ling Yuan, I'm back!"
Ye Han's voice carried a touch of excitement.
Seeing Ye Han return, Ling Yuan asked with concern:
"How did it go?"
"Everything went smoothly."
Ye Han nodded, then got straight to the point.
He took out a cockscomb phoenix sunflower and handed it over, instructing her:
"Sister Ling Yuan, this immortal herb is called the 'cockscomb phoenix sunflower.'"
"It suits you very well. Take it now, and it will definitely give you a tremendous boost."
Ling Yuan paused, her gaze falling on the immortal herb before her.
Sensing the scorching presence it gave off, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes.
She had wanted to refuse, but ultimately accepted it with a gentle smile. Only by growing stronger could she better protect Ye Han.
"Thank you, my dear husband~ I'll take it and absorb it now. Keep an eye on this rabbit."
After accepting it, Ling Yuan kissed Ye Han's cheek, then sat cross-legged to consume and absorb it.
"Master, Xiao Wu wants one too..."
Watching from the side, Xiao Wu's eyes were full of envy.
Ye Han felt speechless and disgusted, then took out the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
"This is 'Lovesick Heartbreak Red.' It recognizes only one master in its lifetime."
"When picking it, you must think of your beloved with utmost sincerity and spit a mouthful of blood onto its petals. Then you can gain its recognition."
"It can conceal your Soul Beast presence. Even a Titled Douluo won't be able to tell. Think of me now and give it a try."
Ye Han held the Lovesick Heartbreak Red out to Xiao Wu as he spoke, his face full of disdain.
Now that he had branded Xiao Wu, if she thought of him, she should be able to gain the immortal herb's recognition, right? Why not try?
"Ah?!"
Xiao Wu was delighted at first, then her pretty face flushed.
Did Master also know that she had developed feelings for him?
She hurriedly accepted the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, then followed his instructions to seek its recognition.
When Xiao Wu had finished everything, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red actually recognized her as its master!
Her face filled with joy, Xiao Wu threw herself into Ye Han's arms and began nuzzling him of her own accord.
Seeing this, Ye Han could not help feeling puzzled.
For a moment, he could not tell whether this really was because he had branded her.
Or because she had gone crazy with spring fever and fallen in love with him.
"All right, be good~"
Ye Han stroked her head and instructed her:
"Stay here and guard my Sister Ling Yuan. I'm going down to take the immortal herbs and cultivate."
With that, Ye Han turned away, his face full of disdain, and headed back down toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
He had been gentle with Xiao Wu just now because he wanted her to behave and not go crazy and harm Ling Yuan.
Sure enough, after Ye Han stroked her head, Xiao Wu obediently stayed where she was to stand guard.
Ye Han then returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
He immediately consumed the infernal delicate apricot and octagonal mysterious ice grass.
The two immortal herbs combined, producing the attributes of a double heaven of ice and fire.
He did this precisely so he could enter the waters of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to temper his body.
Although he already possessed the Dragon God Sacred Body, he could not pass this up either.
Just as Ye Han was absorbing the immortal herbs, the Dragon God appeared once more in his Sea of Consciousness and spoke slowly:
"Boy, since you're taking immortal herbs now, you should have reached the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Then I shall now issue your Fourth Trial..."
"Cultivate your compatibility with the supreme treasures I bestowed upon you in the first three trials to above fifty. Then venture deep into the waters of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and obtain the opportunity beneath it. Your time limit is two and a half years!"
(End of chapter)