Chapter 26: The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
Dugu Bo grabbed Ye Xuanming's shoulder and moved through the Sunset Forest like lightning.
Raindrops pelted his face as Ye Xuanming felt the scenery rushing past him.
Dugu Bo's soul power formed a protective shield around his body, completely shutting out the wind and rain.
The two soon arrived deep in the forest, where a strange mist appeared before them.
"Boy, this is a poison array I set up. Without an antidote, even a Soul Saint wouldn't last more than an incense stick's time."
Dugu Bo took out a green pill from his pocket and handed it to Ye Xuanming, "Eat it."
Ye Xuanming took the antidote pill and swallowed it without hesitation. The pill melted instantly in his mouth, and a cool sensation spread throughout his body in an instant.
"Stay close."
Dugu Bo led Ye Xuanming into the poisonous fog. After passing through the poisonous array, the two arrived at the edge of a cliff.
The bottom of the cliff is unfathomable, and the raindrops echo as they hit the cliff face.
Without wasting any words, Dugu Bo took Ye Xuanming and leaped into the air.
Before long, they fell into the valley.
At the bottom of the valley, a spring lies quietly.
But this spring water is extremely peculiar, half of it is ice blue and half of it is fiery red. The two completely different colors meet in the middle, yet they are clearly distinct.
What's even more impressive is that all sorts of exotic flowers and herbs grow around the spring, each one exuding a rich medicinal fragrance.
"I discovered this place by chance." Dugu Bo landed steadily and put Ye Xuanming down. "That spring water is not to be approached. Even I feel my heart pounding."
Ye Xuanming called out in his heart, "A-Yin, can you feel it?"
"The energy here is so peculiar." Ah Yin's voice was filled with surprise. "Half of it is the ultimate power of ice, and the other half is the ultimate power of fire. These two opposing forces are actually perfectly balanced."
"Just like the energy within you, Xuanming. And these plants, each one contains enormous energy."
Ye Xuanming nodded and looked around.
This is the greatest place of opportunity in Douluo Continent I, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
"Senior, did you grow all these herbs?"
"Planting?" Dugu Bo shook his head.
"I don't have that ability. These all grow naturally. I only come here occasionally to pick some to take back, but I don't recognize many of the herbs."
Ye Xuanming sighed inwardly, realizing that Dugu Bo was sitting on a mountain of treasures without even knowing it.
This is absurd in itself. Even if he didn't recognize other herbs, it's absurd that Dugu Bo didn't notice Chrysanthemum Douluo's martial soul, the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, which is so conspicuous.
"Senior, I need to examine these herbs carefully."
"Alright, look around as you like. I'll stay here and keep watch." Dugu Bo sat down to the side. "Just don't go near that spring."
Ye Xuanming began to walk through the herb garden, and every time he came to a medicinal herb, he would ask Ah Yin in his heart.
"Ah Yin, how is this herb?"
"This plant has strong life energy, but it also carries a trace of fire attribute."
What about this one?
"Those with a cold attribute also have very strong vitality."
Following A Yin's instructions, Ye Xuanming began to selectively pick herbs.
Dugu Bo watched from the side, feeling somewhat puzzled.
How come this kid is so skilled?
"Kid, have you ever picked herbs of this level before?"
Ye Xuanming's hands kept moving.
"No, it's just that these herbs are very precious, so I'm being cautious."
"Yes, they are indeed precious." Dugu Bo nodded. "I have studied them for so many years, and I can only barely identify a few."
Time passed slowly, and Ye Xuanming had already picked more than a dozen different kinds of herbs.
He took only a small portion of each to ensure that it would not affect the plant's growth.
"Ah Yin, is this enough?"
"That should be enough. The life energy of these herbs is very pure, more than enough to suppress the toxins."
Ye Xuanming stopped what he was doing and carefully sorted out the herbs he had picked.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo quickly got up and walked over, his tone somewhat anxious:
"Young Master Ye, how is it?"
Ye Xuanming nodded. "Senior, I have found a solution."
"Really?" Dugu Bo's voice trembled with excitement.
"However, the detoxification process is somewhat complicated." Ye Xuanming organized his words, "The toxins in your and Yanzi's bodies originated from the martial spirit of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent."
"This toxin will intensify as soul power increases, eventually eroding deep into the bone marrow."
Dugu Bo's expression turned serious: "Continue."
There are two methods to completely detoxify.
Ye Xuanming paused, organizing his thoughts.
"The first method is to find a soul bone of quality that is over ten thousand years old, force the toxins into it for storage, and then use herbs to regulate the body. This way, you can retain your poison skills and suppress the toxins, but it cannot cure the disease completely. However, you will not be affected by snake venom in the future."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's face showed a thoughtful expression.
"The second method involves consuming two herbs with opposing properties to neutralize the toxins through yin-yang balance. However, this method will completely neutralize the poison's effects, and one's cultivation will also be impaired. But it is a complete detoxification method."
Dugu Bo spoke without hesitation:
"The first one! I've roamed the continent for so many years, relying on my poison skills. How can I give them up so easily?"
Ye Xuanming nodded; this reaction was within his expectations.
"Then I will first suppress your toxins with medicine, and then I will go to find a suitable soul bone. A soul bone that is over 10,000 years old is preferred, and an external soul bone is best."
"Yanzi's situation is different. She is still young and the poisoning is less severe. The herbs here will be of great use to her."
Dugu Bo stood up excitedly: "You mean, Yanyan can be completely cured?"
"That's right, and there will be unexpected benefits. But to be on the safe side, Senior, you should also ask Yanzi to find a piece of soul bone."
Ye Xuanming's words completely put Dugu Bo at ease.
"Senior, I need you to call Yanzi and Lingling. If possible, please also call Aunt Ye."
Dugu Bo asked with some confusion, "Ye Xingyue?"
"Aunt Ye possesses the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul and is proficient in pharmacology. Having her around makes things safer."
Dugu Bo remained silent for a moment.
He never told anyone about the poisoning, including Ye Xingyue.
Because of this lack of trust, one's weaknesses are exposed to others, posing a significant hidden danger.
But now the situation is different. Since Ye Xuanming trusts Ye Xingyue so much, Dugu Bo is naturally willing to trust her as well, especially since this is for Dugu Yan's safety.
"Alright, I'll go fetch them now." Dugu Bo's figure flashed and disappeared into the rainy night.
After Dugu Bo left, Ye Xuanming walked to a corner next to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where a fairy herb with an ice-blue body was growing.
Eight-pointed ice grass.
On the other side, a fiery red flower was swaying gently.
The apricot blossoms are delicate and sparse, like flames.
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