A few minutes later.
Dugu Bo's aura finally stabilized, and most of his external injuries had healed. However, his energy remained extremely weak, not even a ten-thousandth of what it had been initially.
Nevertheless, Dugu Bo had passed out.
"I need to go treasure hunting. It's best to keep this guy under control for now," Ye Feng said, glancing at Dugu Bo.
This guy still had his uses, but Ye Feng couldn't possibly bring him into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
"I'll handle it," Zi Ji said with a smile, casually waving her hand. A void gate opened beside her.
In the next moment, an ugly, flame-covered monster crawled out from within.
"This is…" Ye Feng's pupils slightly contracted as he sensed the aura emanating from the void gate.
"This is a small Abyssal Gate. It can summon Abyssal Demons, though I can only summon Abyssal Imps from the first ten layers. Don't underestimate this little demon—it has combat power equivalent to a human Spirit King," Zi Ji explained with a hint of pride.
"That's great. Sister Zi Ji is truly impressive~" Ye Feng laughed heartily, not holding back his praise.
He hadn't expected Zi Ji to be able to open a passage to the Abyss. If the opportunity arose in the future, he might be able to use this passage to venture into the Abyssal World.
The Abyssal World was home to a super divine artifact, making it quite valuable.
Of course, Zi Ji's gate couldn't transport powerful beings, but Ye Feng had the Attribute System. As long as he obtained the coordinates of the Abyss, invading it would only be a matter of time.
"By the way, Young Master, the treasure you mentioned—is it this old guy's lair?" Zi Ji pointed at Dugu Bo, looking somewhat puzzled. Dugu Bo seemed rather unremarkable and didn't appear to possess any treasures.
"Of course, but he's sitting on a treasure mountain without knowing how to exploit it," Ye Feng replied with a faint smile.
In this world, only Tang San knew about Immortal Herbs. Even the Silver Dragon King was unaware of these things. It was strange, but that was the reality.
With that, Ye Feng stopped paying attention to Dugu Bo and headed straight for the top of the hill.
Bi Ji and Zi Ji exchanged glances. Though still confused, they quickly followed.
Only a small Abyssal Imp was left to guard the unconscious Dugu Bo.
Of course, Dugu Bo could probably find a way to escape, but he was unlikely to do so. After all, he still had vulnerabilities.
Moreover, having barely survived, it would be a waste to risk being hunted down for attempting to flee.
...
Ye Feng crossed the hill and was greeted by the sight of an inverted cone-shaped valley. The hilltop they stood on was the edge of this valley, from which thick, humid steam rose, carrying the distinct smell of sulfur.
The terrain below the valley was complex, with a small cliff and dense vegetation that made it impossible to see the bottom.
The steam was wafting up from below.
"There's actually a hot spring down there. That's a bit strange…" Zi Ji and Bi Ji were both surprised and began to wonder if the treasure was the hot spring itself.
Ye Feng didn't answer but quickly descended into the valley.
The cliff was steep, and the light below was dim. For an ordinary person, a single misstep could be fatal, but for Ye Feng, it was nothing.
A few minutes later, Ye Feng successfully reached the bottom of the cliff.
There was a small valley here.
In the valley, the most prominent feature was the hot spring at its center. The hot spring wasn't very large, but it was divided into two sections. In the oval-shaped pool, the water was distinctly separated into milky white and vermilion red, with each color staying on its own side without mixing.
"The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, it's really here!"
Seeing this, Ye Feng was overwhelmed with joy.
Around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, there were all kinds of plants, each one unique and rare.
Ye Feng naturally didn't recognize most of the herbs here, but the ordinary natural treasures were of little use to him. Only the Immortal Herbs could catch his attention.
There were only a few types of Immortal Herbs, and their characteristics were extremely distinct, making them easy to identify.
For example, the large chrysanthemum nearby was a mesmerizing purple, with its central stamen towering half a foot above the petals, emitting a faint golden glow. This must be the legendary Amethyst Chrysanthemum of Penetrating Heavens, which could open the eight extraordinary meridians and forge an indestructible body.
Next to it was a snow-white eight-petaled orchid, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, which had the miraculous effect of consolidating one's foundation and purging impurities from the body.
Ye Feng also spotted the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, the Qiluo Tulip, the Secluded Fragrance Qiluo Immortal Plant…
However, Ye Feng's gaze remained fixed on the Extreme Cold Spring and the Scorching Sun Spring—more precisely, on the Eight-Horned Mystic Ice Herb and the Blazing Apricot of Enchanting Radiance.
These two Immortal Herbs were his ultimate goal and among the most precious treasures here.
"What a miraculous place. I never expected the barren Sunset Forest to harbor such a vibrant and life-filled area…"
"Although this valley is small, the vitality here is even denser than around the Lake of Life. It's truly unimaginable…"
"What exactly are those two hot springs? They emit two extreme attributes of ice and fire. This is practically a paradise for Soul Beasts with extreme attributes!"
Both Zi Ji and Bi Ji were utterly stunned by the sight.
Even with their vast experience, they had never heard of such a miraculous place in the world.
Not only that, but most of the herbs here were clearly extraordinary, yet they could only recognize a few common natural treasures.
As for those high-grade herbs that emitted a rich, secluded fragrance and were clearly of considerable age, they had never even heard of them.
"This place is called the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. It's practically a paradise for plant-type Soul Beasts. Here, plant-type Soul Beasts grow ten times faster than in the outside world, and the probability of plants becoming plant-type Soul Beasts far exceeds that of the outside world. It might be worth having the Hell Demon Dragon King come and guard this place."
Ye Feng explained slowly.
"No wonder even the Young Master is tempted. Who would have thought such a treasure trove could be so miraculous! If we Soul Beasts could occupy this place, plant-type Soul Beasts would undoubtedly thrive!"
"The Hell Demon Dragon King is indeed suited for this place. As long as it guards this area, it will bring immense benefits to our Soul Beasts in the future!"
Both Bi Ji and Zi Ji's eyes shone with admiration as they looked at Ye Feng.
The Young Master truly lived up to his title. Not only was his bloodline powerful, but he also possessed such heaven-defying luck! With a Young Master like him, the future of the Soul Beast race is destined for glory!
"I don't know what suits you best. As Great Beasts, rely on your instincts to select one Natural Treasure each from here. Do not be greedy," Ye Feng spoke calmly.
Immortal Herbs are quite mysterious. While consuming multiple Immortal Herbs isn't inherently problematic, it requires bearing a powerful karmic burden, something only those with immense fortune can withstand.
Even Great Beasts can't handle it.
Only someone like Tang San, a child of destiny, can consume three Immortal Herbs (Octagonal, Fiery, and Gazing at Autumn Dew) without suffering backlash.
Well, it's also possible that he has already faced retribution, such as Xiao Wu's sacrifice...
This might be inevitable, or it could be the backlash from consuming too many Immortal Herbs.
However, Tang San and Xiao Wu themselves possess terrifyingly strong fortune, and with Xiao Wu carrying the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, they were able to endure it.
Although Bi Ji and Zi Ji are Great Beasts, their fortune certainly doesn't compare to Tang San's. Consuming too much might bring them great misfortune.
(End of Chapter)