Douro Continent

Chapter 234 The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire (Part 2)

"Is this Cinnabar Lotus? It can grow so big!" Unlike the nourishing properties of Cordyceps, Cinnabar Lotus prefers shady and cold environments and is very cold in nature. It counteracts dryness and heat and is also a precious medicinal material. It has a remarkable effect on treating fire toxicity.

Both snow silkworms and cinnabar lotus are rare and precious items.

If Tang San had seen these two herbs under normal circumstances, he would probably have been immediately attracted to them. But at this moment, he had no time to observe them carefully, because his gaze was quickly drawn to a faint fragrance.

It was a large, pale pink flower, leafless, with a stem three feet long and an enormous bloom, each petal looking as clear and translucent as crystal. The pale pink flower swayed gently in the mist, growing on the bank where the red and white spring waters met. Tang San was still more than ten meters away from the flower, yet he could still smell its faint fragrance.

The stamens are pale purple, like purple diamonds set there. The fragrance travels far, but it is not strong; it is a light and delicate scent, as captivating as the fragrance of a virgin's body.

When Tang San saw the large pink flower, he was momentarily stunned. Because they were still some distance apart, he couldn't immediately recognize what kind of flower it was. He instinctively quickened his pace, approached the flower, and gently sniffed it.

The fragrance of the flowers remained, not intensified by his approach, but still a faint, refreshing scent that soothed his soul. It somewhat alleviated Tang San's discomfort caused by being near the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

What kind of flower is this? It seems a bit strange. Tang San vaguely felt that he recognized this flower, but he couldn't quite place it. The only thing he was certain of was that this flower was not a rare and precious treasure, but a true celestial plant.

Tang San subconsciously turned around, wanting to check on the other medicinal herbs, when he suddenly saw a strange scene.

The surroundings, which had been completely dark, had now turned a pale pink. This pink light barrier was about ten meters in diameter, and although the color was very faint, Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes were incredibly sharp, and he immediately realized that he wasn't seeing things. Turning back to look at the large flower, he then discovered that the pale pink light barrier was formed with this large flower at its center.

The blockage in his mind instantly cleared, and in a flash of inspiration, Tang San blurted out the name of the flower, "Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb."

That's right, it's the 'Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb'. Tang San's heart began to tremble slightly. He had seen Snow Silkworms and Vermilion Lotuses before, although their quality wasn't as good as this one, they were still things he could see. But this large, swaying pink flower before him was a rare immortal herb he had never seen before. It was a treasure recorded in the last secret chapter of the Xuan Tian Treasure Record.

Tang San was almost certain that the fragrant Qiluo Immortal Plant before him was born from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, and was definitely not transplanted by the old monster Dugu Bo.

The "Fragrant Silk Immortal Item" is a panacea for all poisons, capable of neutralizing all toxins. It cannot cure poison itself, but it can counteract it. The pale pink light shield Tang San sees is precisely the area within which it can neutralize poison. This pink layer is invisible from outside the shield.

The fragrance of "Fragrant Fairy Treasures" is delicate and elegant. Within its range, no poison has any effect, as its fragrance has the effect of neutralizing all poisons.

Of course, if one is already poisoned before entering its fragrance range, then the "Fragrant Fairy Herb" will be completely ineffective. It can be said that it is the best antidote herb, but unfortunately, it cannot cure poison.

Tang San felt a little dizzy. He had originally thought that such a celestial treasure was just a legend, but he never expected to actually see it here. With this 'Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb' here, the old monster Dugu Bo's poison release was nothing but a joke.

Taking a deep breath, Tang San quickly circled the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye. Even with just a cursory observation, he had already spotted countless treasures. There were even treasures like the Ninth-Grade Dragon Fungus, and Tang San had already seen at least seven or eight kinds of immortal herbs. The number of superior medicinal materials was countless.

Of these herbs, more than half are poisonous, but many are also beneficial. They are like two springs at the eye of the Yin-Yang symbol, each vying for supremacy.

After a quick glance, Tang San's heart gradually calmed down. If it were anyone else who knew the effects of these herbs, they would probably be eagerly stuffing these rare treasures into their mouths. But Tang San would never do that. Having served in the Tang Sect, he knew the effects of these rare treasures, and also knew their terrifying potential. If used improperly, even divine herbs could become deadly poisons. These rare treasures were inherently extremely potent; consuming too much would almost certainly result in irreversible side effects.

Thinking about all this, Tang San couldn't help but admire Dugu Bo secretly. He knew that Dugu Bo might not know as much about these herbs as he did, but he should know that many of them were beneficial. However, he was able to resist taking them, which showed that he had some knowledge of medicine.

At this moment, Tang San sat cross-legged, silently reviewing the records in the Xuan Tian Bao Lu in his mind. Over the years, because he had not used it, his memory had faded somewhat. He had to recall it carefully first, otherwise, if he made a slight mistake in judging the medicinal properties, he would die without a burial place.

As dawn broke and the first light of day slowly appeared on the distant horizon, Tang San opened his eyes.

Dugu Bo's words sounded nice, saying he would give Tang San an extra night, but in reality it was only an extra hour. When he brought Tang San here, it was already late at night.

As the sun gradually appeared, the mist spewed from the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire could not block the sunlight. It was like a white mist dragon, rising gracefully and swirling in the air.

As dawn broke, Tang San's vision became clearer. A smile played on his lips as he lightly touched the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist, revealing a gleaming dagger. He slowly walked towards the herbs beside the Frostbite Yin Spring in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

During this hour of meditation, Tang San wasn't just thinking about the information on the herbs; he was also considering how to deal with his current situation. He wasn't sure if Dugu Bo would keep his word. Therefore, he needed to always have a backup plan. As he recalled the effects of the herbs, he began to form a plan.

Soon, Tang San stopped in front of a white herb. At this moment, Tang San had fully activated the Mysterious Heaven Skill within his body, and a faint white mist appeared on the surface of his skin. After opening up his meridians, his Mysterious Heaven Skill underwent a qualitative change. Not only did his soul power increase, but it also became purer.

Despite the protection of his Xuan Tian Gong, Tang San's body was still trembling as he was enduring the impact of the extreme cold.

The top of the white herb resembled a large, octagonal white flower, with tiny, shimmering stamens in the center like ice crystals. It emitted no fragrance. And its location was precisely at the center of one side of the Extreme Cold Yin Spring.

Without daring to wait or hesitate any longer, Tang San swiftly swung his dagger and dodged backward, instantly becoming ten meters away.

As the dagger flashed, a large, eight-pointed white flower fell to the ground, landing among the herbs. In an instant, a chill emanated from the flower, and a thin layer of white frost covered the surrounding herbs.

Although this herb is a divine item, it is not beneficial at all; on the contrary, it is an extremely potent poison. Tang San believed that even a powerful figure like Poison Douluo Dugu Bo would never dare to stay by its side for long.

This plant is called the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, an extremely cold-natured flower that can chill the heart and cause numbness in the central nervous system. Within ten meters of this grass, a chilling aura pervades; prolonged exposure will lead to an incurable attack of its cold poison on the heart. Forget about eating it; even being near it will bring misfortune. Only metal or metallic objects can be used to pluck it.

After cutting the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, Tang San didn't linger or pick it up. Instead, he quickly ran to the other side of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, to the center of the Blazing Yang Spring. This time, his target was a plant that resembled a cabbage but was entirely fiery red.

After a moment's hesitation, Tang San stood ten meters away and slowly raised his palms. As the Mysterious Heaven Skill condensed, his palms gradually turned into pure white jade. The Mysterious Jade Hand was activated.

To accelerate his movements, Tang San unleashed his external soul bone, the Eight Spider Lances, from his back. The three-meter-long spears, in the blink of an eye, reached the fiery red herb. Tang San controlled the spears to lower himself, his hands flashing out to dig the herb up from its roots. Having completed this seemingly simple action, the Eight Spider Lances sprang back up, carrying Tang San more than ten meters away.

Tang San looked at his palms and couldn't help but smile bitterly. At this moment, the skin on his palms and fingers was torn and bleeding, and the jade color was gradually fading.

The Xuan Yu Hand, which even a sharp blade could not harm, was burned to this extent while digging up a plant. In the Tang Clan of his previous life, this would have been almost unimaginable.

Unlike the extremely cold Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, Tang San picked a highly poisonous immortal herb this time, called "Blazing Apricot Blossom". This herb only grows in scorching places and can even survive in magma. All its effects are exactly the opposite of the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass.

Blue-purple light surged from Tang San's body. Under Tang San's control, two Blue Silver Grasses were flung out simultaneously, their target being the two extremely poisonous immortal-grade plants.

(End of this chapter)