"Huh? Is picking some grass really that complicated?"
Upon hearing Ye Tian's words, Jin Yue'er immediately felt overwhelmed.
She looked up at Jin E with pleading eyes. "Then Ye Tian, do you think my grandfather's physique can handle it?"
"??!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo's dignified posture trembled slightly as he looked at Jin Yue'er with disbelief and a feeling of heartache. How could his little darling already be showing signs of betrayal?
"Ah!"
Jin Yue'er suddenly screamed, startling even Dugu Yan.
Qian Renxue's fist landed on Jin Yue'er's head as she frowned and scolded, "Yue'er, I told you not to mess around. Ye Tian has his own plans."
"Sister Xue, I just wanted to help Ye Tian~" Jin Yue'er covered her head and explained somewhat aggrievedly, "Those herbs are so dangerous. If even my grandfather can't pick them, then Ye Tian would have no way either~"
Hearing this, Jin E felt somewhat comforted. At least Yue'er hadn't abandoned her principles for romance.
Ye Tian couldn't help but chuckle, rubbing Jin Yue'er's beautiful hair with amusement. "If I had no way, why would I bring you and Little Xue here?"
"Exactly! Ye Tian is the smartest!" Qian Renxue showed no remorse for wrongly blaming Jin Yue'er. In matters of love, even sisters shouldn't show mercy!
She had already made up her mind - whether she picked that little red flower or not, she would begin declaring her sovereignty!
Thinking about how to declare her sovereignty... Qian Renxue's face began to flush red. Regardless, that flower was destined to belong only to her, including that blockhead Ye Tian!
"Hmph!"
"How was I supposed to know? You didn't tell me!" Jin Yue'er's face fell, looking very unhappy.
However, that unhappiness was quickly washed away by the Marrow Cleansing Pill Ye Tian handed her.
"Ahaha~ Ye Tian, you're so wonderful~" Jin Yue'er held the porcelain bottle Ye Tian gave her in her mouth, giving a thumbs up while pointing backward at the slightly nodding Golden Crocodile Douluo. Her face was full of arrogance.
"Indeed."
"Ye Tian, feel free to speak. If there's anything I can help with, this old man certainly won't refuse."
Golden Crocodile Douluo knew perfectly well that there must be opportunities here for his Yue'er. From any perspective, he couldn't stand idly by.
"Young friend Ye Tian, this old man can also offer some modest assistance."
"And me!"
Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin, father and son, successively expressed their support. The Spirit Rings of the three youngsters had shown them the brilliant future of Spirit Hall, making them want to establish good relations.
"Ye Tian, just tell us, we'll follow your instructions exactly." Qian Renxue declared confidently.
"Haha... Actually, it's not as troublesome as you imagine." Ye Tian shook his head with amusement.
It seemed his explanation hadn't been appropriate, causing Jin Yue'er and the others to misunderstand. Those herbs hadn't become spirits yet - there was no need for such a big production.
"When picking most Immortal Herbs, you just need to pay attention to safety and their taboos..." Ye Tian explained, his smile fading as the protective wristband on his hand began to glow.
"All the immortal herbs in this vicinity are recorded in the last few dozen pages of this book. Their appearance, medicinal properties, harvesting methods, consumption instructions, storage precautions, and other important details are all annotated."
Under everyone's gaze,
Ye Tian took out the Herbal Compendium that Chrysanthemum Douluo had gifted him earlier.
He declared solemnly:
"With this in hand, nothing can go wrong!"
"In that case, shall we start harvesting now?"
Qian Renxue's eyes brightened slightly.
"No, it should be you who does it."
Ye Tian shook his head, his dark, bright eyes turning to Qian Renxue beside him.
Simultaneously,
he handed the Herbal Compendium over to her.
"Little Xue, I'll entrust this book to you for now. Additionally, this ring contains the tools I prepared for harvesting and preserving various immortal herbs. After I begin my actions, you can start gathering those herbs first."
As his words fell,
Ye Tian also took out the ring-shaped soul tool that Qian Xunji had given him years ago,
placing it on the thick cover of the herbal compendium.
"?!"
Qian Renxue blankly accepted the compendium, her forehead creased with question marks.
Before she could speak, Jin Yue'er nodded repeatedly.
"No problem, you're a support type. We'll handle these tasks. As for payment... just give me a few dozen Marrow Cleansing Pills, I'm easy to please... hehe."
"Yue'er...!"
Qian Renxue shot a reproachful glare at Jin Yue'er before turning to Ye Tian and saying seriously,
"That's probably not what Ye Tian meant."
"Actually, it's somewhat similar."
Ye Tian smiled and promised Jin Yue'er,
"If everything goes smoothly, I'll treat you to a hundred Pills."
"Really?!"
Jin Yue'er's eyes widened—
Ye Tian hadn't specified which of his Soul Skills he meant!
"Of course it's true, provided you listen carefully to what I have to say now..."
Ye Tian stated gravely.
To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, he felt obligated to explain things clearly in advance.
"..."
The smile vanished from Jin Yue'er's face as she finally sensed something unusual.
Jin E and Dugu Bo's eyes narrowed sharply.
Their intuition told them that what Ye Tian planned to do might be extremely dangerous!
"Ye Tian, go ahead, we're listening."
Qian Renxue stared intently at Ye Tian, her heart uneasy.
Ye Tian's demeanor carried a hint of fatal determination—
it was somewhat frightening.
Sure enough, the moment Ye Tian spoke, his words were shocking enough to stir the dead!
"I plan to take two immortal herbs that can protect my life, then jump into that spring to temper my body!"
"What?!"
Everyone present, including Dugu Yan, paled dramatically.
Qian Renxue stood frozen in place...
No matter how hard she thought, she never imagined Ye Tian would take such a huge risk!
"Young man!"
"You're not joking, are you? The power of that spring is something even I cannot withstand... If you jump in, you'll be annihilated in an instant!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned deeply, warning him seriously.
"Ah? How can that be allowed! Ye Tian, I don't want your Pills anymore..."
Jin Yue'er grew frantic and immediately clung to Ye Tian's arm.
"Don't be reckless, okay?!"
"Indeed, young friend Ye Tian, even though there are many rare flowers and herbs around, I can't think of any nearby that could protect you... It's better not to joke about such things."
Dugu Bo's heart was also filled with disbelief.
No matter how monstrous Ye Tian might be, he was merely a Soul Grandmaster at best. This spring was something even a Titled Douluo would dread!
"I'm not joking at all."
Ye Tian patted Jin Yue'er's hand, signaling her to stay calm.
Jin E wasn't wrong.
The waters of the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire were what Tang San had used to break through the defenses of the hundred-thousand-year-old Evil Demon Orca King and kill it. Its power was naturally extraordinary.
But what Ye Tian was about to do now was actually something Tang San had already demonstrated.
Though apprehensive, he wasn't afraid.
"I believe Ye Tian won't act recklessly!"
At this moment, Qian Renxue finally stepped forward, standing by Ye Tian's side.
She stared directly at him, took two deep breaths, her eyes filled with both worry and anticipation.
"You said we all have bright futures—how could you bear to die?"
"..."
Under Qian Renxue's intense gaze, Ye Tian's face broke into a smile.
He nodded firmly.
"Of course!"
After speaking, Ye Tian pointed at the spring and began to explain.
"Later, I'll be consuming the two Immortal Herbs closest to the spring. They both carry intense fire poison or cold poison—ordinary people can't even get near them. But when taken together, they become non-toxic. Moreover, their power is similar to that of the spring. After consuming them, I'll rely on their medicinal energy to resist the spring's power while using the spring's energy to refine those two herbs."
"If successful, the gains will certainly be substantial."
"..."
Ye Tian's lengthy explanation left Dugu Bo and the others in silence.
They looked at him as if he were a monster.
Not only was he planning to jump into that spring, but he was also going to consume poisonous Immortal Herbs.
How could anyone be this insane?!
"This is too reckless!"
Jin E frowned.
Though Ye Tian's explanation sounded plausible, it still failed to convince them.
"Yes! Ye Tian, you're being too reckless!"
Jin Yue'er nodded repeatedly, quickly turning to Qian Renxue and urging anxiously:
"Sister Xue, please talk him out of it!"
"..."
Qian Renxue had long lost her composure, looking at Ye Tian with distress.
"Is this really necessary?"
"Of course!"
Ye Tian declared resolutely.
Qian Renxue wore a puzzled expression.
"Your talent is already strong enough—why gamble with your life?"
"What Soul Master would complain about having too high a ceiling?"
Ye Tian chuckled in response.
Then, with full confidence, he retrieved a longbow from his Soul Guidance Device.
Turning around, he nocked an arrow and aimed at the distant Immortal Herbs.
His movements were fluid and seamless.
As he did so, he murmured:
"Moreover, I'm not gambling—I'm fully aware. Gambling is when you don't know the outcome. Those two herbs are the Octagonal Mystic Ice Herb and the Blazing Apricot Delight I mentioned earlier. I've already thought this through thoroughly and have over ninety percent certainty!"
Before his words faded,
the bowstring in Ye Tian's hand twanged sharply.
Under the watchful eyes of Qian Renxue and the others,
an arrow tipped with a rhombus-shaped jade shot forth.
The Blazing Apricot Delight, resembling a fiery red cabbage, contained terrifying fire poison and needed to be harvested with jade tools.
When using his Fire Tipped Spear, Ye Tian could already hit a hundred targets without fail.
Now drawing a bow, he was equally adept.
Thud!
Just as Ye Tian finished speaking,
the jade arrowhead struck the ground. The Blazing Apricot Delight swayed twice
before collapsing on the bank of the spring.
Ye Tian drew another arrow with a metal tip and nocked it on the bowstring.
The Octagonal Mystic Ice Herb had to be harvested using metal.
After drawing the bow and setting the arrow, Ye Tian finally glanced back at Qian Renxue and the others, a gentle smile on his face as he softly said, "Actually, even if you didn't agree, I would still do it. I'm just letting you know in advance so you wouldn't think I'm trying to end my life."
"..."
At this point, Qian Renxue fell completely silent.
She was strong-willed herself and could understand Ye Tian's mindset. But she wasn't sure if she currently possessed the same courage as Ye Tian.
At this moment, Qian Renxue felt that Ye Tian seemed to have become even more captivating.
Golden Crocodile Douluo, Dugu Bo, and his granddaughter couldn't help but show respect in their eyes. Regardless of age, Ye Tian's determination to pursue strength moved them all deeply!
"Ye Tian~ Can't we just be content as we are?"
Only Jin Yue'er pleaded with a tearful voice.
"I'll work even harder to become stronger. Both Sister Xue and I will protect you. And Grandpa, Grand Elder, the Holy Maiden, and everyone else too." She gripped Ye Tian's sleeve tightly, shaking her head continuously. "Please? Don't do such dangerous things."
She couldn't understand why Ye Tian, who was already so powerful, still needed to take such risks. Wasn't everyone being happy together more important than anything else? Why risk one's precious life like this!
"Yue'er, didn't you say I was very capable?" Ye Tian's movements didn't stop because of Jin Yue'er. He turned back to continue aiming at the Octagonal Mystic Ice Herb, his gentle eyes glancing toward Jin Yue'er as he spoke softly, "Then please continue to trust me like that. Don't worry, I'll always be fine."
"This is my dream after all~" Ye Tian murmured softly as he withdrew his gaze and released the bowstring.
He had never stopped pursuing immortality!
Thump—!
The large white octagonal flower by the cold spring fell straight down, its crystal-like pistil hitting the ground.
"Your Excellency, I'll need to trouble you to teleport these two immortal herbs to the bank where the two springs converge," Ye Tian said as he put away his bow and arrows, turning to look at Golden Crocodile Douluo and Qian Renxue.
Jin E hesitated, looking toward Qian Renxue. He couldn't make the decision about Ye Tian's fate. Logically, for the sake of the Spirit Hall, he should stop Ye Tian. But as a ninety-eighth level existence, he understood Ye Tian's desire to surpass limits better than anyone—this was a determination that most Soul Masters lacked.
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, please help him," Qian Renxue said, clutching the Herbal Compendium in her arms as if using all her strength, slowly closing her eyes.
"Sister Xue!" Jin Yue'er looked at Qian Renxue in shock, about to stop Jin E immediately.
But Ye Tian cupped her face with a somewhat amused expression, gently wiping the tears from Jin Yue'er's cheeks. "Why are you acting like this is a permanent farewell? It's really not as dangerous as you imagine."
"But... I'm just scared~" Jin Yue'er sniffled.
Unless it was to protect those she cherished, she would never willingly risk her life.
"Don't be afraid. At most, I'll surface in three days," Ye Tian comforted her with a smile. "Then I'll fulfill my promise and give you the pills, letting you eat as many as you want."
Beside them, Golden Crocodile Douluo's powerful Soul Power had already lifted the two immortal herbs and placed them at the location Ye Tian specified.
The two Immortal Herbs emitting red and white light immediately began to dim.
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted slightly.
What Ye Tian said seemed to have some basis after all!
"Yue'er, it appears this boy isn't speaking falsehoods."
Jin E also noticed that unusual detail.
He patted his granddaughter's shoulder to comfort Jin Yue'er.
"Ye Tian~"
Jin Yue'er cried mournfully.
"Little Xue, I'll leave the task of collecting the Immortal Herbs to you. Wait until I return to distribute them, and bring some back for Nana and the others to taste too."
Ye Tian smiled at Qian Renxue,
Released Jin Yue'er,
And slowly walked toward the convergence point of the two springs in the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
"Yes, I'll wait until you come up!"
Qian Renxue nodded firmly with emphasis.
"Good!"
Ye Tian nodded in acknowledgment.
Under the watchful eyes of Dugu Yan and the others,
He removed the wrist guards from his hands and placed them on the nearby shore.
When Ye Tian reached the edge of the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire,
His complexion had already become mottled red and white. Only when he bent down to pick up the two Immortal Herbs
Did his complexion show slight improvement.