Douluo Continent: I am the Ice Archer, my ice power is invincible.

Chapter 35 Cold Fire

On her way back to Tianshui City, Lin Zhiruo fully absorbed the medicinal properties of the Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma through cultivation.

After returning to Tianshui City, Xiao Han did not rush back to the academy, but instead went home with Lin Zhiruo first.

Xiao Han took out the Frost Swallowtail Grass.

"Mom, it's quiet at home now. You can take this magical herb now. I'll protect you."

"Aren't you going to find Bing'er and the others?"

"I'll call Bing'er and the others over after you've absorbed the immortal herbs."

"All right."

Lin Zhiruo nodded with satisfaction.

She noticed that Xiao Han seemed to have matured a lot after this incident.

Subsequently, under Xiao Han's protection, Lin Zhiruo completely absorbed the immortal herb.

"Mom, how are you feeling?"

Lin Zhiruo stared at Xiao Han, feeling incredulous.

After absorbing the ninth-grade purple fungus, Lin Zhiruo felt that her soul power was about to break through the bottleneck of level seventy-nine.

After absorbing the Frost Swallowtail Grass, her soul power directly broke through level 80.

"Xiao Han, this is amazing! I actually broke through level 80!"

Xiao Han smiled smugly.

"Congratulations, Mom! You're about to become a Contra Master! And congratulations to myself too, my backing is even stronger now, haha~~"

Lin Zhiruo smiled too.

"Ever since I broke through level 70, each level has become increasingly difficult. I never imagined that I would become a Soul Master before the age of fifty. Xiao Han, I also want to thank you."

"Mom, I want to absorb the immortal herb too."

"Okay. You absorb it, I'll protect you."

"it is good."

After Xiao Han finished speaking, he took out a magical herb.

It is entirely emerald green, with three snow-white leaves in the center, each leaf bearing a few water droplets, resembling morning dew.

This is the meaning of "longing until the autumn waters run dry".

Although the "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew" is only a support-type immortal herb, it can increase mental strength and improve eyesight, making it very suitable for archers like Xiao Han.

Moreover, its medicinal effects are mild and will not produce side effects; after taking it, one can continue to absorb other medicinal herbs.

Xiao Han poured the few drops of dew into his mouth, then sat down and began to cultivate.

Lin Zhiruo waited by her side.

Time passed second by second, and the sky gradually darkened.

Two hours later, Xiao Han opened his eyes again.

By this time, it was pitch black outside.

However, to Xiao Han's surprise, he was able to see everything in front of him clearly.

Clearly, his mental strength and eyesight have both improved to a higher level.

Lin Zhiruo asked with some anticipation:

"Xiao Han, you've already absorbed three immortal herbs; your soul power should have increased considerably by now, right?"

Xiao Han shook his head.

"Mom, the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom represent extreme cold and extreme heat respectively. The two energies restrain each other in my body, just like the distinct spring waters, achieving an amazing balance."

They didn't help me increase my soul power, but they did help me develop a stronger physique, making me immune to fire and impervious to all poisons.

Furthermore, my soul power now contains an even colder force, and I can control it to fuse with flames to form cold fire.

After Xiao Han finished speaking, he stretched out his right hand and gathered his soul power in his palm.

A strange ripple gradually appeared in the previously empty air.

A deep, dark blue light coalesced and took shape, looking like a dancing flame, except that it wasn't red like a flame, but rather ice blue.

The cold fire danced gently in Xiao Han's palm, seemingly incredibly hot, yet also possessing a bone-chilling coldness.

It burned quietly, and the surrounding air seemed to be affected by this force, gently distorting and forming tiny ripples.

"Is this what cold fire is?"

Lin Zhiruo exclaimed in amazement, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Two completely opposite forces have merged together, creating this spectacular sight.

Xiao Han smiled slightly, gently waved his right hand, and put away the ball of cold fire.

"Mom, this Cold Fire doesn't belong to my martial soul, but rather to the power within my body. However, when I infuse my soul power into the True Ice Bow, it will also have an effect on it."

"That's great. With this power, you'll be able to subdue spirit beasts or spirit masters of the same attribute."

"Um."

Lin Zhiruo then asked:

"What happened to the immortal herb you just consumed? Didn't it help increase your soul power either?"

"Hmm. It's just a mild, auxiliary herb that enhances my mental strength and eyesight, and helps me better absorb the effects of other herbs. Tomorrow I'll take another herb, which will help me increase my soul power."

[Note: In the previous book, many readers wondered why eating these three immortal herbs didn't increase their soul power. In the original story, even the villain who ate them didn't experience an increase in soul power. The first two herbs were for body refinement, and the last one enhanced mental power and aided in absorbing other immortal herbs; in reality, the improvements they brought were quite significant.]

Lin Zhiruo was somewhat worried.

"Xiao Han, can your body handle eating so many magical herbs at once?"

"Mom, don't worry. Eating whale gelatin gave me a resilient physique, and the immortal herb I'm going to eat will make my physique even stronger, even reaching the level of indestructibility. Moreover, it doesn't conflict with the three immortal herbs I ate before."

"That's good. I don't know much about these things either, so you can handle it yourself. Remember, strength can be improved gradually, but safety should be the top priority."

"Okay, I understand."

"Alright, it's getting late, you should get some rest too."

"it is good."

Xiao Han's next step is to absorb the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

Qirong Tongtianju is a neutral and divine medicinal herb. Consuming it can invigorate the limbs, unblock the eight meridians, and help cultivate an indestructible body.

Having consumed whale glue and undergone the Ice and Fire Body Refinement, coupled with the medicinal effects of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, Xiao Han might directly reach the realm of indestructible strength.

Of course, Xiao Han had another purpose in eating this immortal herb.

Elder Yue Guan of the Spirit Hall possesses the Spirit Soul of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

Yue Guan's love for exotic flowers and rare herbs reached the point of obsession.

If they knew he had eaten the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum Immortal Grass, they might want to take him as their disciple.

Even if we don't become master and disciple with Yue Guan, it would be good to have another friend.

Then, we can use Yue Guan's help to completely eliminate Dugu Bo.

After Dugu Bo died, it would be much easier to retrieve the dragon bone from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Early the next morning, Xiao Han went to the academy and invited Shui Bing'er and the others to his home.

"Dean Lin, congratulations! You're about to be promoted to Soul Douluo."

The girls congratulated Lin Zhiruo as soon as they entered the room.

On their way here, they learned from Xiao Han that Lin Zhiruo had already broken through to level 80.

"Children, I also want to congratulate you. You will soon achieve a breakthrough as well. Xiaohan has prepared a surprise for you."

"What surprise?"

The girls all looked at Xiao Han with expectant expressions.

Xiao Han smiled calmly.

"Senior sisters, I will give each of you a celestial herb. It can help you increase your soul power and also help you increase your cultivation speed."

Upon hearing that it was a magical herb, the girls were both surprised and delighted.

Shui Bing'er asked:

"Xiao Han, is this the magical herb from the book you were reading? You've finally found it."

"Yes, I found it."

(End of this chapter)