Chapter 61: The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well (Seeking Collection, Recommendation Ticket, Monthly Pass!)
Facing Dugu Bo's friendliness, Gu Xuan was naturally delighted, his warm smile remaining unchanged as he replied, "It is only human nature. Senior, there is no need for this. It is enough for this Junior to receive Senior's approval."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's smile widened. He nodded slightly and then said, "Since you are Yan Yan's boyfriend, you don't need to call me Senior anymore; that sounds too distant. If you are willing, you can just call this old man 'Grandpa'."
As soon as these words were spoken, a light flashed in Gu Xuan's eyes. He was not a casual person; he could not casually acknowledge just anyone as his Grandpa, even if the other party was a Titled Douluo.
But Dugu Bo was different. Not only was he Dugu Yan's Grandpa and a Titled Douluo, but he was also the current master of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Gu Xuan was very willing to call Dugu Bo 'Grandpa'.
After all, even if he didn't call him that now, he would have to change the address in the future.
"Then Gu Xuan respectfully accepts." Gu Xuan also called out with a smile, "Grandpa Dugu, Gu Xuan will address you this way from now on."
"Hahaha, good! To have a grandson-in-law like you, this old man can finally enjoy his later years in peace." Dugu Bo laughed heartily, feeling extremely satisfied.
Dugu Yan, standing nearby, shyly tugged on Dugu Bo's arm. "Grandpa..."
Dugu Bo patted Dugu Yan gently on the head, then looked at Gu Xuan and said, "Little Xuan, this is your first time visiting the house. We should have held a welcoming banquet for you first, but Yan Yan's poison is a persistent worry for this old man. Since you are confident, why don't we go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well right now to take a look?"
Before Gu Xuan could respond to Dugu Bo's words, Dugu Yan pouted and called out, "Grandpa... there's no need to rush! Little Xuan hasn't even eaten lunch yet!"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo remembered that it was already noon when Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan returned, and barely an hour had passed since then.
Let alone Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan, who had rushed back, even he hadn't eaten lunch.
However, Gu Xuan said, "Grandpa Dugu makes sense. The sooner Yanzi's problem is solved, the sooner I can relax. Let's just grab a quick bite for lunch and head straight to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Dugu Yan was deeply moved, and a shimmer of tears flowed in her purple eyes as she looked at him.
"Little Xuan..."
It wasn't just Dugu Yan; Dugu Bo was also very pleased with Gu Xuan's attitude. Finding a boyfriend who cared so much for his precious granddaughter was reliable.
"Good! There's no time to delay, let's set off immediately!" Dugu Bo said decisively.
Dugu Yan no longer objected. The attachment in her heart for Gu Xuan was growing little by little. How could she not be moved by a man who cared for her like this?
The three of them immediately boarded the manor's carriage and headed toward the Sunset Forest. On the carriage, the three ate dry rations. Gu Xuan and Dugu Bo now had topics to discuss, and the two exchanged insights on Alchemy.
If they hadn't conversed, it would have been fine, but once they started talking, Dugu Bo's surprise regarding Gu Xuan only deepened. Because whenever he raised a question, Gu Xuan could not only provide a nearly perfect answer but also extrapolate from it.
Sometimes Dugu Bo felt like he had wasted the last few decades of his life.
In truth, it wasn't that Dugu Bo's knowledge wasn't extensive, but rather that Gu Xuan's knowledge base was too vast.
One could say that Gu Xuan grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth; he had everything he wanted. When studying Alchemy under Yang Wudi, besides the Breaking Clan's Legacy, the collection of books within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was also freely available for him to use.
As for Dugu Bo? Although he was a respected Titled Douluo, he was a solitary person. Gu Xuan had already started too far ahead of him.
Dugu Bo and Gu Xuan, the Grandpa and Grandson pair, chatted, with Dugu Yan occasionally interjecting. Time passed quickly. Three hours later, the carriage stopped outside the Sunset Forest.
The carriage could no longer enter here. Dugu Bo instructed the Coachman to stay in a nearby small town, while he took Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan directly into the Sunset Forest.
This time, they weren't riding in a carriage, nor were they walking. Instead, Dugu Bo used his massive spirit power to lift Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan, soaring towards the depths of the Sunset Forest.
Although the Sunset Forest was also a huge wilderness Spirit Beast forest, its danger level was still inferior to the Star Dou Great Forest. It was completely fine for Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, to fly through the Sunset Forest.
It wasn't the first time Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan had been carried by a Titled Douluo, so nothing unusual happened along the way. After only half an hour, the three arrived before an area covered by terrifying Poison Miasma Field.
This Poison Miasma Field enclosed several surrounding mountain peaks. Such a feat was truly astonishing. The poisonous fog was entirely emerald green, and any mosquitoes, flies, rats, or ants that touched it would instantly die.
It was utterly impossible for any creature to enter, as this was the masterpiece of Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, known as the Number One Poison Under Heaven.
Even a Titled Douluo would find it difficult to cross this Poison Miasma Field. Spirit Masters below the Titled Douluo rank could not pass through unless they possessed extremely powerful poison resistance.
Dugu Bo said lightly, "We've arrived. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is inside here."
Gu Xuan stared sharply at the Poison Miasma Field and exclaimed in admiration, "Grandpa Dugu truly lives up to his name as the Poison Douluo! I fear no one in the world can surpass this magnificent feat!"
Dugu Bo laughed heartily and replied, "It's also because the environment here is special. Otherwise, even I couldn't maintain a Poison Miasma Field of this size for very long."
"Let's go."
Dugu Bo waved his hand, and the poisonous fog automatically receded, revealing a wide path. Dugu Yan followed closely behind Gu Xuan as they entered the range of the Poison Miasma Field.
After about fifteen minutes, the three arrived atop a cliff face. The cliff was wide enough to accommodate thousands of people. Dugu Bo led Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan to the edge of the cliff, and the spectacular view below instantly came into sight.
The cliff was a hundred meters high. Below was a basin filled with red and blue mist. Various strange plants rarely seen outside swayed gracefully within. Just taking a breath allowed them to feel the dense World Energy concentrated there.
In the center of the basin, a spring eye was faintly visible, roughly thirty meters in diameter, composed of red and blue colors. The red and blue mist within the basin originated from this source.
"Twin spring eyes, two Dragons guarding the bottom... Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I... have arrived!" Gu Xuan couldn't help but feel excited internally.
Dugu Yan watched Gu Xuan, who had closed his eyes, and couldn't help but open her arms and take a deep breath, looking amused.
"How is it, Little Xuan? Is this the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" Dugu Yan still wasn't entirely certain.
Gu Xuan slowly opened his eyes, and a flash of light passed through his black-grey pupils. He said excitedly, "It's the real deal! Grandpa Dugu, there is hope for the poison affecting you and Yanzi."
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation. If it truly was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then, just as the two had discussed in the carriage, their poison could be cured.
Not only Dugu Yan, but even Dugu Bo's own poison could be cured.
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Amidst his excitement, Gu Xuan's third purple spirit ring on his body lit up. With the release of his spirit power, a path of Bone Swords, one meter wide, appeared before Gu Xuan, extending downwards towards the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Gu Xuan directly stepped onto the Bone Swords and swooped down towards the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. As the Bone Swords extended downwards, the Bone Swords behind him dissipated after he covered a certain distance, while new Bone Swords continuously appeared above.
The maximum range of Gu Xuan's third Spirit Ability was now thirty meters, with a width of five meters. He compressed the width to one meter, maintained the length at thirty meters, and thus directly rushed down towards the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were slightly astonished watching this scene. "Spirit Abilities can be used like that?"
To condense Bone Swords out of thin air, the control over Spirit Abilities and spirit power must have reached an incredible level.
In fact, if it were anyone else, they wouldn't be able to do it. The reason Gu Xuan could use his third Spirit Ability in mid-air was due to the Bone Dragon Spirit's Innate understanding of Spatial Power. Although he hasn't reached an unfathomable level yet, it's completely fine for these small tricks.
However, just as Gu Xuan arrived beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, two figures also appeared beside him: Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.
"Uh..."
Gu Xuan suddenly remembered something. "Damn, there's a Titled Douluo here, he can just fly down!"
He had completely forgotten about this in his excitement and wasted a lot of spirit power. Damn it!
"Little Xuan, I didn't expect you to have such an ability. Even among Spirit Masters at the Spirit King Realm, few can treat this hundred-zhang cliff face as if it were nothing like you do." Dugu Bo couldn't help but praise him as soon as he arrived beside Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan smiled slightly and replied, "Grandpa Dugu, you flatter me. I was just overly excited. This Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well not only contains medicinal herbs that can help you and Yanzi resolve the toxins in your bodies, but also many Immortal Grade Herbs that seize the creation of heaven and earth."
Gu Xuan did not hide anything from Dugu Bo, because there was no need to now. Moreover, Dugu Bo did not recognize these medicinal herbs. Even if he knew of their extraordinary nature, based on Gu Xuan's background and his relationship with Dugu Yan, he wouldn't do anything detrimental to Gu Xuan.
As soon as he said this, Dugu Bo's eyes gleamed, and his complexion became rosy: "I guessed as much, but I know nothing about this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and these miraculous medicinal herbs within it cannot be used by me."
"Since you recognize these things, I only have one request for you."
Gu Xuan nodded solemnly: "Please speak."
"I am a solitary man, and occupying this treasure land alone is not very useful. You can take the medicinal herbs here for your own use, but you must select the most suitable ones for my Yan Yan. This is my only request." Dugu Bo said very seriously, his words full of an unyielding tone.
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Gu Xuan smiled slightly and replied, "Grandpa Dugu, what are you saying? Even if you didn't say it, I would still choose the most suitable and precious medicinal herbs for Yanzi."
Dugu Bo nodded with a smile and said, "With your words, I am relieved."
Then Gu Xuan said, "Grandpa Dugu, some of the medicinal herbs here are called Immortal Grade Herbs, which are existences that seize the creation of heaven and earth. Their rarity surpasses even Spirit Bones."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded thoughtfully.
Gu Xuan continued, "I have already found the medicinal herbs that can resolve the severe toxins in your bodies, but using them will be a bit troublesome."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up. Gu Xuan had just arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and already found medicinal herbs that could resolve the severe toxins in their bodies? So fast?
She had originally thought Gu Xuan would need some time to search. After all, this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was not too big and not too small; the basin was about the size of a football field, filled with countless rare and exotic herbs. The fact that Gu Xuan could find them in such a short time proved his true talent even more than when she had tested him before.
However, Gu Xuan's mention of 'trouble' made him unable to resist asking, "What trouble? Do you need my help? Although my strength is not much among the Titled Douluo, my reputation is something many Titled Douluo cannot compare to."
"As long as you speak, Little Xuan, no matter how difficult or dangerous it is, I will definitely handle it."
Hearing this, Gu Xuan also smiled helplessly. Dugu Bo's prestige was indeed intimidating, after all, even if he couldn't defeat a Titled Douluo, he could beat you until only a Titled Douluo remained.
So there really weren't many things in this world that could stump Dugu Bo.
However, this difficulty did not require Dugu Bo to do anything, because the difficulty came from themselves.
Gu Xuan explained, "This matter sounds simple, but for you and Yanzi, it is difficult to resolve."
As soon as these words were spoken, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan's expressions changed, and they waited for Gu Xuan's explanation.
Gu Xuan continued, "I just mentioned that Immortal Grade Herbs possess the creation of heaven and earth. This is not false. Please look at these two special Immortal Grade Herbs."
As Gu Xuan spoke, his hands each pointed to a special Immortal Grade Herb.
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan looked in the direction Gu Xuan was pointing, and there were indeed two special Immortal Grade Herbs with exactly opposite attributes and potent toxins.
Dugu Bo frowned slightly and said, "Although I don't recognize these two Immortal Grade Herbs, both of them are highly poisonous. That red Immortal Grade Herb emits an incredibly scorching aura; its fire poison far surpasses any fire-attributed plant I've ever seen."
Saying that, he pointed to the other Immortal Grade Herb and continued, "This blue Immortal Grade Herb is exactly the opposite of the red one. Not only does it emit an extremely cold aura, but its ice poison is also the strongest."
"These two Immortal Grade Herbs are both highly poisonous. Could it be that you, young man, intend to use poison to combat poison?"
Dugu Bo said this while also pondering, trying to see if this method would work.
He had indeed experimented with using poison to combat poison before, but Green Scaled Snake Poison always held the upper hand, and the method of using poison to combat poison had little effect, even potentially triggering the onset of Green Scaled Snake Poison.
These two Immortal Grade Herbs, whose fire poison and ice poison could be called the strongest, might be worth a try, but he had no confidence in suppressing these two almost extreme attribute toxins.
Just as he was pondering this question, Gu Xuan spoke: "This red Immortal Grade Herb is called Blazing Heart Caltrop, and that blue Immortal Grade Herb is called Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass."
"Grandpa Dugu, as you said, both of these Immortal Grade Herbs are highly poisonous, but if they can be consumed simultaneously, allowing the two potent poisons to fuse in a balanced state, then poison will transform into nourishment. The medicinal effects of the two Immortal Grade Herbs, when fused, can almost be considered the top-tier Immortal Grade Herbs within this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan's eyes sparkled. They did not doubt Gu Xuan's words; being able to recognize the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and these Immortal Grade Herbs naturally meant he was very familiar with their medicinal effects.
In other words, they were truly saved? But Gu Xuan didn't mention the method of detoxification, did he? Could the method be to consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs?
However, there were only two medicinal herbs, and they needed to be consumed simultaneously, but there were two of them. Could this be the problem?
If so, it wasn't a problem for Dugu Bo, because in his heart, as long as Dugu Yan was well, it was more important than anything else.
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With this thought, Dugu Bo directly said, "If we are to consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs, then let Yan Yan consume them."
As Dugu Bo finished speaking, Dugu Yan tugged at Dugu Bo's clothes, tears welling up in her eyes: "Grandpa..."
If Dugu Bo could think of this, Dugu Yan naturally could too, as she wasn't completely ignorant.
Dugu Bo saying this was clearly giving her the opportunity, and she was naturally both touched and pained.
Dugu Bo smiled serenely, patted Dugu Yan's little head, and said softly, "Yan Yan, you are Grandpa's only concern. Only when you are well can Grandpa be free of worries."
Gu Xuan watched the emotional grandfather and granddaughter, feeling a touch of emotion himself, and explained, "Grandpa Dugu, the detoxification method I mentioned is indeed to consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs, but anyone can consume them, except for the two of you."
"Why?" Dugu Bo asked, puzzled.
Gu Xuan explained, "Because these two highly toxic Immortal Grade Herbs, when neutralized together, form the most perfect detoxifying holy medicine. They can even forge an Indestructible Golden Body and a Body Immune to All Poisons."
"An Indestructible Golden Body might be an exaggeration, but a Body Immune to All Poisons can definitely be achieved."
"Both you and Yanzi primarily use poison as your main method. If you were to consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs, your poisons would certainly be detoxified, but your poison cultivation would likely disappear completely."
"Therefore, you two cannot consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs."
Listening to Gu Xuan's explanation, Dugu Bo frowned slightly. If that were the case, he indeed couldn't consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs, as his entire strength and reputation relied on his poison cultivation.
However, while Dugu Yan was similar, she only had three spirit rings. Even if she consumed these two Immortal Grade Herbs and lost her poison cultivation, if she could Cultivate to the Titled Douluo Rank in the future, she would still have six spirit rings to compensate. Even if her strength was slightly weaker, at least she wouldn't suffer from the invasion of potent poisons.
Gu Xuan naturally saw through Dugu Bo's thoughts, smiled slightly, and continued, "But I have an even more perfect method. You neither need to consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs, nor do you need to worry about your poison cultivation dissipating."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's little face immediately crumpled. She came before Gu Xuan and slapped him on the back: "Oh, Little Xuan, why didn't you say you had this method earlier? You made me worry for nothing!"
Gu Xuan chuckled, explaining, "I had to explain the situation first, didn't I?"
Dugu Bo didn't care about these details, but was concerned about the outcome: "So what is this method?"
Gu Xuan replied, "That is for me to consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs. After consuming them and achieving a Body Immune to All Poisons, it won't just be my body; my blood will also become a treasure medicine for detoxification."
"Afterward, I will use my blood to refine antidotes for you. The effect will be the same, and that way, you won't have to worry about being afflicted by ice poison and fire poison."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's brows relaxed. If it was like this, then he wouldn't worry. As for Gu Xuan consuming these two Immortal Grade Herbs, it didn't matter to him. After all, Gu Xuan was already with Dugu Yan, so letting him consume them meant it was still within the family; the good fortune wouldn't flow to outsiders.
"In that case, let's proceed according to your method. Yan Yan and I are not as knowledgeable as you in this area, and we don't recognize the Immortal Grade Herbs here. We'll just wait for the results." Dugu Bo let out a long breath and said slowly.
"Thank you for your trust, Grandpa Dugu. I will definitely not let you and Yanzi down. Trust me, the potent poisons in your bodies won't trouble you for much longer." Gu Xuan promised.
Dugu Bo nodded, "Then what do Yan Yan and I need to do?"
Gu Xuan said, "Later, after I recover my spirit power, I will directly consume these two Immortal Grade Herbs. What you and Yan Yan need to do is refine some Medicinal Pills to strengthen your foundations and regulate your bodies."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded in agreement. This was not a difficult task for him.
Then Gu Xuan thought of something else and said to Dugu Bo, "Grandpa Dugu, there's one more thing I need to trouble you with."
"Speak."
"Yanzi and I took a seven-day leave. Today is the second day, and I estimate we definitely won't be able to return for the next few days. I trouble you to take some time to help Yanzi and me ask for leave." Gu Xuan said.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo waved his hand and replied, "This is simple. You can focus on your research here. I'll go back soon and also procure some supplies."
Gu Xuan smiled slightly and continued, "Someone also needs to inform my grandpa, so he doesn't worry."
Dugu Bo nodded and replied, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it all today."
Gu Xuan no longer hesitated. He immediately took out paper and pen, wrote a letter, put it into the silver spirit tool on his right index finger, then took it off and gave it to Dugu Bo, saying, "Just give this to Grandpa then, to avoid any misunderstandings from the old man."
Gu Xuan's words made Dugu Bo a little awkward. Although Gu Xuan didn't explicitly say it, he understood Gu Xuan's meaning. His reputation on the continent was indeed not great, and without a token, that old Bone Dragon might think all sorts of things.
"Cough cough." Dugu Bo coughed dryly and replied, "Alright."
Afterward, Gu Xuan said no more and directly sat cross-legged to begin recovering his spirit power.
Dugu Bo was also a decisive person. He glanced at Dugu Yan and said, "Yan Yan, why don't you come with me today? You can give some suggestions when we procure supplies, as we might be staying here for a while."
Dugu Yan heard this, glanced at Gu Xuan who had already begun meditating to Cultivate and recover his spirit power, then nodded and replied, "Alright."
Gu Xuan was going to absorb the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Cabbage, and later refine antidotes. She couldn't help with any of these things, so there was no point in staying here. She might as well go back and procure some supplies, as, being a girl, she had a natural predisposition for such matters.
Although the environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was excellent, there was only a stone house carved out by Dugu Bo on the cliff for Alchemy. There were no other supplies. She didn't want to suffer herself, and on the other hand, she didn't want Gu Xuan to sleep on the ground, so procuring supplies was necessary.
By the time Gu Xuan recovered his spirit power, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan had already left.
Stretching, Gu Xuan's gray-black pupils gleamed. Staring at the two Immortal Grade Herbs located at the two extremes of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's spring eyes, his heart began to stir with excitement.
His Innate spirit power was only Rank eight. Although this Rank was not low, it was still somewhat lacking compared to those Geniuses with Innate full spirit power, or even Qian Renxue with Innate Rank twenty spirit power.
Moreover, most of his time over the past six years had been spent on Body Refining and learning various theoretical knowledge and Alchemy. Although he was now thirty-three Rank at twelve years old, he was not satisfied.
However, all of that didn't matter anymore, because he was about to start cheating.
His third spirit ring on his body shone brightly. Two long Bone Swords extended, directly cutting the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Cabbage from their roots. He then picked them up, brought them to his front, and stuffed them all into his mouth.
The two Immortal Grade Herbs were not small, and logically, one mouth wouldn't be able to fit them. But strangely, as the two Immortal Grade Herbs entered his mouth, they transformed into a warm current that slid down his throat.
The two different forces immediately erupted upon contact, causing Gu Xuan to stumble. Before the two medicinal effects fully burst forth, Gu Xuan directly jumped into the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's spring eye.
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Gu Xuan's body fell into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then sank quietly, stopping at a position nearly thirty meters below the surface where the spring water meets the air.
At this moment, red and blue light shimmered on Gu Xuan's body surface. Even the colors of his hair and pupils became one blue and one red, constantly shifting between red and blue from their original gray-black pupils and black hair.
Gu Xuan, having jumped into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, was not feeling well at the moment. He was simultaneously enduring immense impact and pain both internally and externally.
That was the result of the collision of two extreme forces. Gu Xuan's body was close to collapse under this power, but a special force continuously repaired his body. His body was constantly being repaired as it neared collapse, undergoing repeated transformations again and again, and his body was gradually becoming stronger.
It wasn't just his skin; Gu Xuan's transformation was holistic. His skin, muscles, bones, and even blood were gradually strengthening under the cleansing of these two extreme forces.
During this transformation process, Gu Xuan was not having an easy time. His willpower was constantly enduring this pain.
Becoming stronger requires a price.
However, Gu Xuan's willpower was already firm enough, because he clearly knew what he needed. As long as he could become stronger, what did this bit of pain matter?
Time flew by. Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan returned the next morning, but they did not see Gu Xuan. Dugu Bo even released his mental force to investigate the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but he did not find any trace of Gu Xuan.
Instantly, Dugu Yan panicked. Dugu Bo, having realized something, rushed directly to the side of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and directed his mental force toward the bottom of the spring.
Sure enough, Dugu Bo sensed Gu Xuan's aura within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, a place even he dared not approach easily.
Seeing Dugu Bo's expression, Dugu Yan instantly understood: Gu Xuan had fallen in? This was a spring that even her grandfather dared not touch easily. Gu Xuan had fallen in?!
She found it hard to believe. If Gu Xuan had really fallen in, wouldn't he be dead already?
In just an instant, Dugu Yan wanted to rush in to see for herself. She refused to believe Gu Xuan was gone just like that.
Dugu Bo was quick, grabbing Dugu Yan immediately. He then said with a fluctuating expression, "Little Xuan is indeed down there, but it's very strange. His aura is strong and constantly increasing. I suspect he must have some way to enter it and use the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to become stronger."
Dugu Yan turned back to look at Dugu Bo incredulously, her face already wet with tears.
"Grandfather, is that true? Is this real?" Dugu Yan asked, her voice cracking.
Dugu Bo shook his head, sounding unsure, and replied, "I can't be certain either, but Little Xuan's aura cannot be wrong."
Looking at his distressed granddaughter, Dugu Bo comforted her, "You've spent a good amount of time with Little Xuan. Don't you know what kind of person he is? I don't believe he would be so reckless as to do something without assurance."
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Dugu Yan felt a little better. Yes, Gu Xuan definitely wouldn't do something without assurance. Since he dared to enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he must have something to rely on.
Although Dugu Bo was comforting Dugu Yan, he was actually unsure himself, but he truly did not want anything to happen to Gu Xuan.
Putting aside everything else, Gu Xuan's identity alone was trouble. If Gu Xuan really died here, facing Bone Dragon, that old Bone Dragon, he wouldn't be able to explain himself even with ten mouths.
Therefore, Dugu Bo was comforting Dugu Yan while also comforting himself.
However, since Gu Xuan was currently inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo had no way to confirm whether Gu Xuan could come out alive. But judging from the aura he sensed, this kid wasn't dead; he was actually getting stronger bit by bit. Thus, Dugu Bo could only try his best to comfort himself internally.
Filled with worry, Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo carved out several more stone rooms on the cliff face, tidied them up, and prepared them for living.
Meanwhile, Gu Xuan inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was wholeheartedly refining the medicinal effects of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Cabbage to maximize the benefits to his body.
Painful yet joyful.
Just like that, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan worried about Gu Xuan's situation, while Gu Xuan tirelessly refined the medicinal effects, causing his body to gradually strengthen.
A full week passed. On this day, Dugu Yan, just like the previous days, came to the side of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to observe the situation inside, hoping to see Gu Xuan emerge.
Just as Dugu Yan was observing carefully, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well suddenly began bubbling like a boiling Mandarin Duck Pot.
Dugu Yan's eyes suddenly lit up. She stared intently at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well while shouting loudly, "Grandfather! Grandfather! Something is happening!"
As soon as her voice fell, the bubbling on the surface of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well became even more violent, just like boiling water.
When Dugu Bo arrived beside Dugu Yan, he also stared fixedly at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, simultaneously spreading his Titled Douluo-level mental force.
"Something is coming up. It should be Little Xuan!" Dugu Bo suddenly said.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's body trembled immediately: "Little Xuan..."
The two did not have to wait long. As the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well churned, red and blue mist began to permeate the surroundings. Faintly, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan saw a figure leaping out from within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Gu Xuan slowly opened his eyes. His pair of originally gray-black pupils had become one red and one blue. His black short ponytail also changed color; the two clumps of bangs in the front, resembling Dragon whiskers, turned blue, while the rest of his hair turned red.
The red and blue hair color, combined with his heterochromatic pupils, gave him a unique charm. His handsome face even gained a hint of wicked allure.
Gu Xuan slowly raised his hands. On the back of each hand was a mark: a Dragon head, fierce and domineering yet not lacking in beauty, one red and one blue, corresponding to his two eyes.
His left eye was red, and the fierce, dominant Dragon head on the back of his left hand was also red. His right hand and right eye were the opposite, both blue.
Gu Xuan looked up at Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan waiting anxiously by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and his heart couldn't help but feel warm.
He had forgotten to leave a written note explaining his actions because he was too excited before. Judging by their state, he knew they had worried a great deal during this time.
Although he didn't know exactly how much time had passed, judging by the appearance of the two of them, it must have been a considerable amount of time.
Gu Xuan lifted his feet and walked toward Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan. Without the obstruction of the mist, the two clearly saw Gu Xuan's face. Although his hair and pupils had changed color, his overall appearance had not changed much.
After all, Gu Xuan's handsomeness was already considered the Peak of human appearance; no matter how handsome he got, he had essentially reached his limit.
"Little Xuan!" Dugu Yan couldn't help but cry out excitedly, but she quickly screamed and covered her eyes: "Ah!"
Gu Xuan came before Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan and was startled by Dugu Yan's scream. Gu Xuan asked worriedly, "Yanzi, what's wrong?"
Dugu Bo didn't have as big a reaction as Dugu Yan. With Gu Xuan safe, the stone in his heart finally dropped.
However, looking at Gu Xuan's current appearance, he couldn't help but shake his head. With a flash of light from his spirit tool, Dugu Bo directly threw a blanket to Gu Xuan.
"Wrap it around yourself quickly!" Dugu Bo scolded.
Gu Xuan took the blanket, and combined with Dugu Bo's words, he instantly felt a chilling draft below.
Gu Xuan's old face immediately flushed red, and he quickly wrapped the blanket around his waist.
"Hehe... I... I didn't realize I was like this," Gu Xuan chuckled awkwardly and explained.
But when Gu Xuan looked at Dugu Yan, he was utterly stunned. You covered your eyes, but what was with that huge gap? Were you practicing 'Plugging Your Ears While Stealing a Bell'?!
Also! Why are you blushing so much?!
PS: Typographical errors will be corrected after posting.Chapter 65: Massive Improvement, Rank 36
Gu Xuan wrapped the blanket Dugu Bo threw at him around his waist, giving Dugu Yan a strange look. Dugu Yan's mind was still replaying the shocking scene she had just witnessed.
It was her first time seeing a boy's 'thing', but she had to admit, it truly shocked her.
Gu Xuan was only fifteen, and it was already that big? She even worried if she could endure such an impact when she and Gu Xuan eventually... you know.
However, that thought was fleeting. She was incredibly happy that Gu Xuan had returned safely.
Dugu Yan lowered her hands from her eyes, walked up to Gu Xuan, and hugged his arm, her voice becoming a little choked up: "You really scared me to death. Why did you run into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well without saying anything?"
"I thought... I thought you..."
Gu Xuan looked at Dugu Yan, who had suddenly burst into tears, and felt a slight warmth in his heart. He stroked her little head and said softly, "I'm sorry, I'm back."
Dugu Bo also glared at Gu Xuan at this moment, saying, "You brat, if it weren't for the aura I sensed still being there, our Yan Yan would have almost jumped in to join you!"
Hearing this, Gu Xuan felt a pang of guilt. If Dugu Yan had really jumped in, he wouldn't even have had the chance to regret it.
Gu Xuan held Dugu Yan's delicate hand and whispered, "I'm sorry, I was too excited earlier and forgot to leave you a letter."
"But there's no need to worry. I've consumed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Cabbage, and now I've achieved an Immunity to All Poisons and forged a Golden Body. This Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is no different from an ordinary swimming pool to me now."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo sighed inwardly. With this Opportunity, Gu Xuan was bound to soar in the future.
Gu Xuan continued, "Grandpa Dugu, Yanzi, your poisons are also curable now. When the time comes, I'll refine an antidote for you. You just need to take it and cooperate with my method, and you'll naturally recover."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan couldn't help but have their eyes light up slightly. Since Gu Xuan said so, there was naturally no problem. If that was the case, they would have one less worry in the future.
After receiving this good news, Dugu Bo's mood instantly brightened. Looking at Gu Xuan, who had grown a few inches taller, he asked, "So, what were your gains? I see your spirit power is solid, so you must have had a Breakthrough."
Hearing this, Gu Xuan smiled slightly and replied, "My spirit power has indeed increased. I am now Rank 36."
"Rank 36?!" Hearing this, Dugu Yan, who was holding Gu Xuan's hand, exclaimed.
"That's right, and my spirit power isn't the least bit unstable," Gu Xuan explained.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo also smiled slightly, because he had indeed sensed the solidity of Gu Xuan's spirit power.
The reason Gu Xuan was able to continuously Break through to Rank 36, besides the tempering from the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Fiery Apricot Cabbage, and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, was also because he had already reached the Late Stage of Rank 33, not far from Rank 34.
Moreover, this was because these two Immortal Grade Herbs were not for increasing spirit power; their function was to transform the body, temper the physique, and allow the Spirit Master to lay the deepest Foundation.
So Gu Xuan continued, "spirit power increase is actually secondary. The biggest improvement this time is my physical fitness."
"Originally, my physical fitness was already comparable to a Spirit Ancestor. Now, after absorbing the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Cabbage, completing the Ice and Fire Alchemy Golden Body, my physical fitness has surpassed that of an ordinary Spirit King powerhouse, roughly around Rank 55, and specifically the physical fitness of an attack system Beast Spirit Master."
"And this is just the initial improvement. In the future, as long as my training methods are proper, my physical fitness can continue to improve."
As soon as these words came out, Dugu Bo was utterly dumbfounded as if he had never seen anything like it. His physical fitness was comparable to a Spirit Ancestor before? Now it's comparable to a Rank 55 Spirit King?
What kind of Prodigy is this? He had never heard of physical fitness being able to far exceed spirit power Rank before?
The physical fitness of a general Beast Spirit Master is indeed stronger than that of a Tool Spirit Master. For example, the physical fitness of a Rank 51 Beast Spirit Master might be comparable to that of a Rank 55 Tool Spirit Master.
But even that could only be achieved by an absolute Genius, and at most, it would only be a leap of a few Ranks.
But what about Gu Xuan? Although his spirit power Rank had also increased, he was only Rank 36, yet his physical fitness was already comparable to a Rank 55 Spirit Master of the same level?
Just with this physical fitness, he could probably already fight Spirit Ancestors above Rank 40, exceeding his own Rank, right?!
Not just Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan was equally surprised. Although she knew Gu Xuan's physical fitness was strong, she never imagined that Gu Xuan's improvement this time would be so terrifying?
One must know that a Spirit King and a Spirit Ancestor are not just a few Ranks difference in spirit power; there's also the gap of a ten-thousand-year spirit ring. Even a lower-tier Spirit King has one more thousand-year spirit ring than a Spirit Ancestor. The two are simply not on the same level.
"Little Xuan, you..." Dugu Yan also looked at Gu Xuan, dumbfounded.
Gu Xuan smiled slightly and said, "My improvement this time far exceeds your imagination. You can gradually learn about it in the future, and you and Grandpa Dugu also have such an Opportunity."
As soon as these words were spoken, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan both stared at Gu Xuan with shining eyes.
"What do you mean by that?" Dugu Bo asked.
"I will also choose a suitable Immortal Grade Herb for you both, to solidify your Foundation and enhance your strength, and there will be no side effects," Gu Xuan said softly.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan couldn't help but hug Gu Xuan, excitedly saying, "Little Xuan, really?"
Gu Xuan smiled slightly: "Of course it's real, when have I ever lied to you?"
Hearing this, Dugu Yan directly gave Gu Xuan a peck on the face. She had seen Gu Xuan's improvement with her own eyes. If she could also have such an improvement, wouldn't she also be able to become a Titled Douluo in the future?
After all, her poison now had a solution, so she wouldn't have to suppress her cultivation in the future. Wouldn't that mean a Titled Douluo was within reach?
Dugu Bo also showed a relieved smile. Originally, he just wanted to cure his granddaughter's poison. Now, not only could the poison be cured, but this grandson-in-law also brought him a surprise.
"However, before taking the Immortal Grade Herb, I need to cure the poison in you and Grandpa Dugu, and then condition your bodies. That way, the medicinal effects of the Immortal Grade Herb can be maximized," Gu Xuan said softly, flicking Dugu Yan's nose.
Dugu Yan nodded like a chick pecking rice; whatever Gu Xuan said, she would do!
Dugu Bo also looked at the affectionate young couple, feeling joy in his heart.
Originally, he had some reservations about Dugu Yan and Gu Xuan getting together after only knowing each other for a little over a month, as the time they had spent together was too short.
But now, that reservation was completely gone. He even started thinking that it would have been great if his granddaughter had met this boy earlier.
However, Dugu Bo had no idea that Gu Xuan's true age was only twelve years and a little over a month. If it were any earlier, Gu Xuan wouldn't even have grown all his hair yet!
PS: Typos will be corrected after initial publication.
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