Li Xun took a gulp of wind head-on and couldn't help but let out a burp.
At that moment, he was being carried in Dugu Bo's arms, held against his chest.
He was both shielding Dugu Bo from the wind and the cold.
"I never want to be carried like this again," Li Xun thought to himself.
The Sunset Forest was only a hundred miles away from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, and after half a day of enduring the wind, they arrived.
Dugu Bo, with Li Xun in tow, directly passed through the outer barrier of the Yin Yang Well.
Once through the barrier, Dugu Bo set Li Xun down.
The two of them walked forward until they reached a basin.
Li Xun looked down into the basin.
At its center, a thick mist lingered, refusing to dissipate.
A pungent smell of sulfur relentlessly invaded his nostrils.
"That sulfur smell—is there a hot spring down there?"
Dugu Bo chuckled, "Kid, you've got a sharp nose."
"Come, I'll take you down."
"No, Senior, I'll manage on my own," Li Xun quickly declined, having had enough.
Without waiting for Dugu Bo's response, he activated the Body Flicker Technique and moved toward the bottom of the basin.
In just a few flashes, Li Xun had already reached the bottom.
"Impressive kid, your movement technique is quite peculiar."
Dugu Bo, looking surprised, quickly flew down to the basin.
With the legendary Yin Yang Well in sight, Li Xun pressed forward with excitement.
Before long,
as they drew closer, a pool of water, half red and half blue, appeared before Li Xun.
Even the surrounding scenery was tinted by the red and blue hues.
It felt almost like something out of a fairy tale.
"This… I can't believe it's the Yin Yang Well," Li Xun exclaimed in awe.
"What Yin Yang Well?" Dugu Bo walked up from behind, looking at Li Xun with confusion.
"You don't know about it?"
Li Xun, enduring the extreme temperatures, pointed at the red and blue pool. "This is one of the world's three great treasure basins, the most suitable place for herbs to grow—the Yin Yang Well!"
"Here, the growth rate of plants increases tenfold."
"Moreover, only rare plants can thrive here. Ordinary plants can't adapt to the extreme environment."
"Haha, so this place is that precious? I never paid much attention to that pool," Dugu Bo said, still processing the information. After a moment of shock, he chuckled awkwardly, "Ahem, kid, take a look. Are there any other herbs here that can cure the poison in me and Yan Yan?"
Li Xun smiled at Dugu Bo. "Senior Dugu, this place is a paradise of rare treasures. Just from a quick glance, I've already spotted two herbs that might be Immortal Herbs."
"These two Immortal Herbs may not necessarily cure the poison in you and Sister Yan, but they can bring you significant improvements."
"Immortal Herbs?"
Dugu Bo looked at Li Xun in confusion. "I've never heard of herbs being called that before. Is there something special about them?"
"Senior, just as people have levels, so do herbs," Li Xun explained as he walked over to a pale pink herb. Following the description from the book, he plucked it.
As soon as Li Xun held the herb in his hand, he felt a sudden relief. The effects of the extreme environment near the Yin Yang Well instantly weakened.
"Ordinary herbs can heal injuries, rare herbs can strengthen the foundation, and the legendary Immortal Herbs can even bring the dead back to life and regenerate flesh."
"Of course, such Immortal Herbs are extremely rare and can only be used under specific conditions."
Li Xun carefully examined the herb in his hand. "Take this Immortal Herb as an example."
"This Immortal Herb is called Secluded Fragrance Kirin Silk. Although it cannot detoxify, it is the nemesis of all poisons. As long as you carry it with you, even your Poison Art will be greatly diminished."
"What? This large flower has such miraculous effects?"
Dugu Bo was deeply shocked.
He knew this place was extraordinary, but when he came here years ago, he had recklessly consumed some herbs and nearly died.
Since then, he had developed a sense of reverence for the plants here.
Even though he had some guesses about the effects of certain herbs, for the sake of young Dugu Yan, he dared not experiment rashly.
"Hehe, although this Immortal Herb has miraculous effects, it offers little direct benefit to Soul Masters themselves. Other Immortal Herbs, however, are different."
Li Xun slowly walked toward the Yin Yang Well, pointing to a plant that resembled a blazing flame: "This Immortal Herb is called Fierce Fire Apricot Delicate Frond. It only grows in extremely hot environments and is a highly toxic Immortal Herb. The Fire Poison it contains is so potent that even a Titled Douluo like you would die upon consuming it."
"Directly opposite to it is the Eight-Horned Mystic Ice Herb." Li Xun pointed to a herb in the frigid zone.
Dugu Bo walked over to Li Xun, his expression grave as he looked at the pale, frost-covered herb: "Is this the herb you said could detoxify the Jade Phosphor Serpent Venom in my body?"
"But how can such a highly toxic herb be consumed?"
"Although these two Immortal Herbs are highly toxic, they counteract each other. Consuming them together neutralizes their toxins, creating a synergistic effect." Li Xun paused, then decided to be honest: "If the consumer fully absorbs them, their physique will undergo a significant improvement, achieving immunity to fire and water, and resistance to all poisons."
"Resistance to all poisons?"
Dugu Bo frowned deeply: "Xiao Xun, if these two Immortal Herbs are of different ages, can their medicinal properties still balance each other?"
"With your talent, you have a broader future ahead. There's no need to take such risks for me and Yan Yan."
"Later, I'll collect a small sample from each herb and test them myself."
Dugu Bo was deeply moved at this moment.
He didn't recognize the herbs here, and Li Xun could have chosen not to tell him about their specific effects, first seeking some benefits for himself.
But he didn't do that.
Although Li Xun was friends with Yan Yan, what does friendship count for in the face of personal gain?
"Senior, if these two herbs are consumed together, their medicinal properties can still balance each other. If only a small amount is taken, even the slightest difference could be fatal."
Li Xun slowly shook his head, looking at Dugu Bo: "Moreover, you cannot consume them directly."
"Senior, think about it. When I consumed them and used my blood as a catalyst, it detoxified the poison in your body. What would happen if you swallowed them directly?"
"Complete detoxification of the poison in my body?" Dugu Bo's expression turned grave.
He had a Poison Pill inside him, condensed with half of his strength. If the medicinal properties were to dissolve the Poison Pill, his strength would be greatly diminished.
"Yes, at that time, the power of your Jade Phosphor Serpent Venom would likely be greatly reduced."
Li Xun nodded, seeing Dugu Bo's frown, and continued: "And don't worry, Senior. If I had consumed them before, there might have been risks, but the Yin Yang Well here can promote the absorption of the medicinal properties, minimizing the risks."
Dugu Bo frowned and thought for a long time, then finally shook his head: "Xiao Xun, let's wait a bit longer. For now, with the Soul Bone method, there's no need to take such risks."
Li Xun was feeling a headache coming on, realizing that nothing he said would make a difference now.
Dugu Bo had already made up his mind not to let him take any risks.
Although it was for his own good, this concern made him feel uneasy.
After pondering for a moment, a sudden idea flashed through Li Xun's mind.
"Since Senior Dugu is unwilling to let me take the risk, let's set this matter aside for now. I'll take you to see two other Immortal Herbs."
"These two Immortal Herbs also have a certain chance of neutralizing the toxins in you and Sister Yan."
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