DD—Chapter 6: The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well
On the way back to the Spirit Hall, Qian Xunfeng did not waste the many high-level soul masters he had brought with him this time but went straight to Sunset Forest.
Sunset Forest
"This time, each person will be rewarded with 50,000 gold soul coins. Now, anyone who finds a poison barrier in the sunset forest will be rewarded with 4 million gold soul coins."
Qian Xunfeng was in a good mood. With a wave of his hand, he took out more than 10 million of the 200 million gold soul coins given by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. Half of this was rewarded to the Soul Saint Legion that followed, and the remaining half was the bounty for finding the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
"One million gold soul coins!"
For a moment, the entire Soul Saint Legion began to get a little agitated. That's four million gold soul coins, enough to buy a top-quality, thousand-year-old torso bone!
"Okay, now we will form a team of four. Let's go!"
Qian Xunfeng was not worried about risking their lives in Sunset Forest. With 100 Soul Saints, there was no pressure to bloodbath the entire forest.
After all, besides the possibility of hiding a hundred-thousand-year soul beast deep within Sunset Forest, other low-year, ten-thousand-year soul beasts would only run away when faced with four Soul Saints.
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After nearly a morning of searching, two figures—one gold and one black—flew over from a distance with four Soul Saints behind them.
"Meet His Majesty the Pope."
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had long been arranged to find the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
This time, it was also the four Soul Saints behind them who found the poison barrier outside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, encountered an 80,000-year-old soul beast, sent a distress signal, and were rescued by the Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
"You did very well. Come to me to receive the million gold soul coins when you return. Your children will also be given certain resources by the Spirit Hall. If they become Soul Saints, they can serve as bishops in the branch halls."
Qian Xunfeng appreciates subordinates who get things done, so he will not be stingy.
"I am willing to die for His Majesty the Pope!"
The four Soul Saints were quite excited when they heard about the million gold soul coins and the opportunity to become bishops in a city.
"Uncle Golden Crocodile, send a signal and call them back!"
Having found the target, Qian Xunfeng asked Golden Crocodile to shoot a signal flare.
In an hour, the entire Soul Saint team was assembled, though some members were slightly injured—fortunately, none were dead. After all, not everyone can encounter an 80,000-year-old soul beast.
"Elder Chrysanthemum, lead the way!"
"Yes."
In a valley that mitigates the poisonous gas, since Qian Xunfeng brought only Soul Saints, the poison gas seemed insignificant.
When they reached the deep valley, the poisonous gas disappeared, replaced by a faint smell of sulfur. The grass was full of precious herbs, which amazed those present.
Seeing so many herbs, Yue Guan seemed to think of something, and his breathing became a little rapid.
"I didn't expect there to be something hidden in this poisonous valley."
Elder Golden Crocodile was also surprised to see so many herbs. How did Qian Xunfeng know?
"The gods told me."
Qian Xunfeng smiled faintly, placing the entire explanation on the nonexistent gods.
"God?"
Golden Crocodile naturally knew that Qian Xunfeng was chosen by the gods, and couldn't help but sigh internally.
It seems only the gods could know about this magical place.
"You guard the periphery. Uncle Golden Crocodile, Elder Ghost and Elder Chrysanthemum follow me."
Since it concerns the immortal herb, Qian Xunfeng naturally cannot let these people in. He ordered them to guard the outside, hoping to catch Dugu Bo.
If they fail to recapture him, they will be killed on the spot.
As they approached the center, a strong sulfur smell filled the air, and a hot spring divided into two halves—one blue and one red—appeared before everyone.
The two colors are distinct and incompatible, forming a delicate balance.
"These are all immortal herbs!"
Yue Guan was the first to exclaim. Looking left and right, his heart couldn't stop trembling. It's hard to find immortal herbs, but there are so many here!
"Oh? Immortal Herbs? Yue Guan, you know these herbs?"
Gui Mei saw his good friend lose composure for the first time and asked in confusion.
"Yes, my family has had Atlas of immortal herbs for generations, but I haven't found any until now. I didn't expect there to be so many here!"
Yue Guan suppressed his excitement and apologized to Qian Xunfeng: "I'm sorry Your Holiness. This is the first time I've encountered the immortal herbs my family has been searching for generations. I was a little out of control."
"It's okay. Since Elder Chrysanthemum knows these immortal herbs and has been searching for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well with Elder Ghost for several years, I will take these herbs. You can choose two first."
Qian Xunfeng, unfamiliar with these herbs, decided it was better to let Yue Guan choose first. By doing so, he could reward him with two immortal herbs and boost his loyalty.
"Thank you, Your Holiness."
Hearing that he would choose first, Yue Guan's face lit up with excitement, and he immediately began to search for herbs, not letting any slip away.
Soon, Yue Guan returned with the herbs and said regretfully: "Your Holiness, there is a very special herb called Yearning Heartbroken Red. It can only be picked if you have a tacit understanding with the person you love and drop a drop of your heart's blood on it."
"So, keep it for now."
Qian Xunfeng probably wouldn't be able to find it, so it's better to wait for someone destined to find it. After all, they can't use it themselves.
"Have you chosen the herbs you want, Elder Chrysanthemum?"
"I have. This is the Singular Velvet Sky Reaching Chrysanthemum. It's the same as my martial soul. If I swallow it, I will have hope to become a Super Douluo."
"I've chosen the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid for Elder Ghost. It can enhance his physique and his sensitivity to surrounding soul power. Maybe he can go further."
Yue Guan took out two herbs: gave the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid to Ghost Douluo, and stored the Singular Velvet Sky Reaching Chrysanthemum away.
"We'll discuss the rest when we return to the Spirit Hall. I hope Elder Chrysanthemum can help the worshippers pick suitable immortal herbs."
Seeing that the search was nearly over, Qian Xunfeng led a few people back, leaving two Soul Douluos to guard the area.
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Qian Xunji sat on a chair, looking at the pile of documents in front of him—busy and exhausted.
"My good brother, please come back soon!"
He never wanted to be the Pope again.
"Xunji? Haven't you finished reviewing yet?"
Ling Yuan, with her long hair and a rounded belly, approached with a tender face. Seeing Qian Xunji's appearance, she couldn't help but cover her red lips and let out a cheerful chuckle.
"Yuan'er, why are you here?"
Qian Xunji, with a bitter expression, saw Ling Yuan and immediately regained his energy. He helped her onto the seat with concern.
"I saw you haven't come back yet, so I came to check on you."
"Don't worry, I'll go back after finishing these tasks. You're still pregnant, so don't move around."
Qian Xunji said this and gently rubbed Ling Yuan's prominent belly.
"Well, you can leave these things to your father first. He has nothing to do in the Worship Hall anyway. Let him handle it, and you can break through to level 90 as soon as possible."
Qian Xunji, now level 89, knew it was only a matter of time before he reached level 90. With the breakthrough imminent, he couldn't afford to waste time.
"Of course, I know my father is exhausted from these tasks, and my brother is too lazy to do it, so I have to handle it."
He looked helpless. What could he do if his father and elder brother were too lazy? He could only rely on himself.
"Don't worry, Yuan'er, I will reach level 90 within half a year."
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