"That's good."
Qian Renxue pursed her red lips and tightened her embrace around Ye Tian.
Compared to Ye Tian's previous princess carry, their current contact was undoubtedly much more intimate.
A rosy, colorful smile spread across Qian Renxue's face as she felt her body growing warm.
Her violet eyes fixed on Ye Tian's slightly reddened ears.
Qian Renxue's smile grew even more tender—why hadn't she noticed before that Ye Tian could be shy too?
She really should have flown together with him like this earlier.
"Ah!?"
Jin Yue'er watched as Ye Tian was carried away, growing further and further from her.
She mustered all her strength and sprinted up the mountain.
"Sister Xue, Ye Tian, wait for me! I still can't fly yet!"
"Haha... Yue'er, let Grandpa help you!"
Before the cheerful shout faded, Jin E's large hand grabbed the back of Jin Yue'er's collar, swiftly carrying her as he chased after them.
"Haha! Thank you, Grandpa! One day, I'll fly with you like this too!"
Jin Yue'er looked up and laughed heartily.
"..."
Jin E's expression shifted slightly at the thought of being carried through the sky by his granddaughter, an awkward feeling he couldn't shake.
But not wanting to reject Jin Yue'er's kindness, he forced a dry laugh and agreed.
"Alright, if that day comes, Grandpa will be very happy."
"It will happen!"
Jin Yue'er spread her arms wide, fully enjoying the breeze brushing against her face.
At the foot of the mountain...
The Dugu family of three stood frozen in place.
"Father, I suddenly think... joining Spirit Hall might not be so bad after all."
Dugu Xin chuckled awkwardly and whispered.
"..."
This time, Dugu Bo didn't refute him, remaining silent instead.
Dugu Yan's eyes shone with longing—no Soul Master could resist the allure of a Thousand Year First Ring.
"Sigh... Let's bring Yan Yan and follow them for now."
After a long pause, Dugu Bo finally moved gracefully forward.
This thought had been brewing in him ever since he learned Ye Tian could cure them.
"Alright!"
Dugu Xin shook his head, picked up Dugu Yan, and closely followed behind Dugu Bo.
The green poison mist churned and gathered once more.
"Wow!"
"Grandpa, it's so beautiful here!"
Flying through the air, Jin Yue'er couldn't help but cheer.
The mountain resembled a chimney—only upon reaching the summit could one see the sunken landscape within.
Even as mist continuously rose from the meeting point of the Red and Blue Twin Pot below, it couldn't obscure the dazzling array of colors surrounding the spring.
Its breathtaking beauty remained strikingly vivid.
"It is indeed beautiful, and particularly extraordinary—two opposing extreme forces, yet they remain distinctly separate without encroaching on each other."
Golden Crocodile Douluo's insight was naturally exceptional.
He easily recognized the unique nature of the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
The energy emanating from some of the herbs nearby even stirred something within him.
He surmised these must be the so-called Immortal Herbs that Ye Tian and the others had come to find.
Not far ahead...
Ye Tian had already cast aside his embarrassment, his eyes quickly locking onto the spring.
With just a fleeting glance, his attention was immediately captivated by two Immortal Herbs growing by the shore.
Qian Renxue held Ye Tian, hovering in the air.
Gazing at the strange spring below and the familiar-looking herbs surrounding it, her eyes grew dreamy.
The vivid red was so striking that Qian Renxue stared blankly at that splash of crimson.
Unable to restrain herself, she tightened her embrace around Ye Tian in her arms.
Her eyes were filled with determination!
At that moment,
Dugu Bo and the others caught up, quickly landing at the bottom of the valley.
Just as Dugu Bo was about to speak up with a warning,
Ye Tian took the lead and said:
"Little Xue, Your Excellency, let's go down first!"
"Although the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire appears calm, the two opposing forces radiating around it will continuously flow into our bodies. Staying too close for too long carries the risk of our bodies exploding and dying."
Hearing Ye Tian's words, Dugu Bo was momentarily stunned, too surprised to react,
then quickly nodded in agreement.
"Young friend Ye Tian is absolutely right! This treasured land may seem peaceful, but it is extremely dangerous. Even I dare not get too close... nor stay here for too long."
"Grandfather, let's go down quickly."
Jin Yue'er said softly, not forgetting to beckon to Ye Tian and the others.
"Sister Xue, you all come down quickly too..."
"Right away!"
Qian Renxue responded, temporarily pulling her gaze away from that patch of crimson,
and descended with Ye Tian, asking curiously at the same time:
"Ye Tian, the 'Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire' you just mentioned—is that the name of this spring?"
"Exactly. I learned from ancient texts collected by my teacher that this spring is called the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire. It gathers the essence of the world, a place where heaven and earth's spiritual energy converges. Such a place might not appear even in ten million years."
Ye Tian directly shifted the explanation onto Bi Bi Dong,
figuring no one present would actually go ask Bi Bi Dong for clarification.
"Ten million years?!"
Qian Renxue's eyes showed astonishment.
"No wonder... only such a treasured land could nurture so many Immortal Herbs."
"Yes... gulp~"
Before Ye Tian even finished speaking, he took out Marrow Cleansing Pills and Bright Soul Nourishing Pills from his Soul Guidance Device, continuously stuffing them into his mouth.
"Ye Tian? What are you..."
Qian Renxue looked at Ye Tian in surprise.
"Adjusting my condition. I've already spotted the Immortal Herbs I need,"
Ye Tian explained, his feet already touching the ground.
He couldn't wait to consume the Octagonal Mystic Ice Herb and the Blazing Apricot Delight!
"So soon?"
Qian Renxue was somewhat dazed,
not expecting Ye Tian to be so impatient, ready to act the moment he landed.
But Qian Renxue could understand Ye Tian's eagerness.
Wasn't she just as impatient to dig out that Lovesick Heartbreak Red growing on the Dark Obsidian Stone and sprinkle it with the passionate blood from her heart?
At the same time, Qian Renxue was also wary of Jin Yue'er...
She couldn't help but glance over at her.
Only then did she notice
that Jin Yue'er had, at some point, already stood beside her. Pointing at Ye Tian in her arms, Jin Yue'er asked with a giggle:
"Sister Xue, how much longer are you going to hold Ye Tian?"
"..."
Qian Renxue's heart skipped a beat,
and then she became aware of the tall, warm body in her embrace.
"Ah!"
Instantly, Qian Renxue let out a startled cry, released Ye Tian, and stepped back repeatedly.
Her face flushed completely red—
rivaling the spiciness of the red pot in the Red and Blue Twin Pot.
"Haha..."
Jin Yue'er laughed charmingly and repeatedly.
Without hesitation, she spread her arms, taking Qian Renxue's place,
and embraced Ye Tian fully.
Eagerly, she offered:
"Ye Tian, quickly tell me which one you've taken a liking to... I'll pick it for you."
"Absolutely not!"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo, who had gathered around, immediately stopped her sternly:
"I've been curious and touched the herbs here a few times before, and nearly lost my life several times. It's better for you young friends to be careful."
"Then I'll have Grandfather pick it!"
Jin Yue'er pouted, puffing up with pride as she lifted her head and glanced at Jin E.
Seeing the doting look in Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes, Dugu Bo opened his mouth but found himself speechless.
"Yue'er!" Qian Renxue pouted somewhat displeasedly—that should have been her line!
"Alright, Yue'er, stop fooling around for now." Ye Tian said with a serious expression, gently pushing Jin Yue'er aside as he explained:
"Immortal Herbs are called Immortal Herbs not just because of their medicinal effects. Even their harvesting and preservation require extreme care—some cannot touch metal, some need to be handled with jade tools. Moreover, some of the Immortal Herbs here are highly toxic, capable of instantly amplifying weaker toxins by thousands of times. Even those with high cultivation must not let their guard down."
"Hiss—!"
As Ye Tian's words fell, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a chill run through his body, his heart filled with relief.
"Father..." Dugu Xin swallowed hard and said, "Maybe you shouldn't be so curious from now on. Don't end up sending yourself off."
"Do you even need to tell me that?!" Dugu Bo snorted coldly, silently thanking his ancestors in his heart.
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