Douluo: Yu Hao is reborn, this Tang San is different

Chapter 79: Being on guard against others is essential

Huo Yuhao followed Dugu Bo closely, traveling through the dense and deep jungle of the Sunset Forest.

As they went deeper, the air around them became heavier, filled with a mysterious and ancient atmosphere. Finally, they came to a huge and extremely hidden valley.

As soon as Huo Yuhao stepped into the valley, his eyes were attracted by the shocking scene before him.

At the bottom of the valley, a huge lake lies across it. Strangely, the lake is split into two, one side is a deep dark blue, and the other side is a fiery red.

The lakes on both sides are clearly separated, yet they coexist miraculously.

Above the lake, hot air currents rise from time to time. These air currents intertwine and collide with each other, making a slight sizzling sound.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Huo Yuhao widened his eyes, which were filled with shock and disbelief. His mouth opened slightly, and his body unconsciously leaned forward.

At this moment, the five words "Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes" flashed through his mind like lightning.

"Ice and Fire Eyes?"

"How do I know the name of this lake?" Huo Yuhao frowned slightly, feeling that the memories buried deep in his heart were stirring again.

When those medicinal herbs of various shapes and emitting strange light came into Huo Yuhao's sight, his eyes froze instantly, and his originally calm heart was filled with turbulent waves.

"This...how is this possible!"

Huo Yuhao muttered to himself, his voice full of shock and surprise.

On both sides of the lakeshore, various rare medicinal herbs were growing densely. The tops of some plants were flashing with cold light, obviously nourished by the icy power for a long time, while the roots of some emitted a slight heat, nurtured by the hot power.

"With so many medicinal herbs, it's simply a natural treasure trove of medicinal herbs!"

"For refining medicine, this place is really the perfect place!"

Under the powerful control of Xiao Yan's soul power, Huo Yuhao's body flew rapidly towards the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire like a black lightning. There was a fiery light flashing in his eyes, full of eagerness to explore these rare medicinal herbs.

In the blink of an eye, Huo Yuhao arrived at the edge of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. The two extreme auras of heat and ice rushed towards him, forming a powerful impact, but under Xiao Yan's protection, Huo Yuhao was not afraid at all.

Huo Yuhao slowly closed his eyes, and Xiao Yan's soul power spread out from Huo Yuhao's body like an invisible tentacle, exploring those rare treasures.

The first thing that catches your eye is a magical herb called the Eight-Angled Black Ice Grass, which is crystal clear and looks like it was carved from ice crystals.

This herb contains extremely rich icy power and has magical medicinal effects. It can not only greatly enhance the practitioner's ice-attribute soul power, but long-term use can also temper the body, greatly enhancing its ability to resist ice-attribute attacks. It can also stimulate the icy power in the body at critical moments, forming an indestructible ice shield to resist external attacks.

Turning his gaze, Huo Yuhao detected a plant with blazing flames all over its body - the Fiery Apricot Tree.

Each of its leaves resembled a leaping flame, emitting billowing waves of heat. The medicinal properties of this Fiery Apricot were the exact opposite of those of the Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass, greatly enhancing fire-attributed spirit power, doubling the power of a practitioner's fire-attributed spirit skills.

Moreover, after taking it, the practitioner's body will become extremely tough as if forged by fire, and it will be difficult for ordinary physical attacks to cause damage to it.

Continuing his exploration, Huo Yuhao discovered a strange flower growing at the intersection of ice and fire. Half of its petals were ice blue, and the other half were fiery red, exactly the Longing for Autumn Water Dew.

This flower can awaken the cultivator's spiritual intelligence and enhance their perception, allowing them to be more acutely aware of their surroundings, soul power fluctuations, and so on. For soul masters, enhanced perception often gives them the upper hand in battle, allowing them to foresee their opponents' intentions and actions in advance.

In a corner of the lakeshore, Huo Yuhao detected the fragrant Qiluo Immortal Item. This item exuded a captivating fragrance that not only bewildered the enemy and disturbed their minds, but more importantly, it nourished the practitioner's body, purifying impurities and strengthening their meridians, thus laying a solid foundation for the improvement of their soul power.

By being exposed to its fragrance for a long time, practitioners can develop a certain resistance to various toxins.

There is also the ninth-grade purple ganoderma, which emits a mysterious purple light all over its body, and each leaf is covered with strange patterns.

The ninth-grade purple ganoderma has a powerful medicinal effect and can quickly restore the cultivator's soul power. In battle, if the soul power is exhausted, taking the ninth-grade purple ganoderma can restore a large amount of soul power in a short period of time and continue fighting.

Moreover, it has a certain warming effect on the practitioner's martial soul, and there is a chance that it can improve the quality of the martial soul.

Just as Huo Yuhao was immersed in the search for rare treasures, a dark green light flashed by like a ghost, and Dugu Bo instantly appeared beside Huo Yuhao.

His eyes were filled with a hint of anxiety and anticipation as he looked at Huo Yuhao and said, "Boy, can the herbs here be used to make me an antidote? If so, feel free to use them."

As Dugu Bo spoke, he frowned slightly and his eyes quickly swept over the surrounding medicinal herbs. The pain of being tortured by toxins for many years made him eager to detoxify.

"Okay." While being possessed by Xiao Yan, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes, his eyes revealing a calm and confident look. He nodded slightly and responded in a firm voice.

These two simple words were like a reassurance to Dugu Bo.

After receiving a positive response, Huo Yuhao immediately focused his attention back on the medicinal ingredients for the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. His gaze was like a precise scanner, rapidly searching the magical herb garden.

I saw his figure flashing, sometimes squatting, sometimes jumping up, and his hands moving among various medicinal herbs like a phantom.

First, Huo Yuhao spotted a plant of Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass. He reached out and carefully dug it out of the soil.

This Eight Aniseed Black Ice Grass played a vital role in suppressing the heat and toxins in Dugu Bo's body, its icy power neutralizing the heat and dryness of the toxins. He then set his sights on the Fiery Apricot Tender Shu and took it in without hesitation. This Fiery Apricot Tender Shu could stimulate the body's vitality and, when combined with other herbs, could enhance the effectiveness of the detoxification pill.

Afterwards, Huo Yuhao unearthed more than a dozen medicinal herbs, including Wangchuanqiushuilu, Youxiangqiluoxianpin, and Jiupinzizhi.

Every time he dug up a medicinal herb, he would carefully examine it to ensure its quality. Dugu Bo stood by, quietly observing Huo Yuhao's movements. His eyes showed both amazement at Huo Yuhao's professionalism and anticipation for his escape from the torment of the poison.

After gathering the dozen or so herbs he needed, Huo Yuhao didn't waste any time. He raised his right hand slightly, and a flash of light appeared from his palm, revealing an ancient and mysterious medicine cauldron.

This medicine cauldron is pitch black with all kinds of strange patterns carved on it. Under the strange light of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, it exudes an ancient and powerful aura.

Huo Yuhao gently placed the medicine cauldron on a flat rock, his eyes full of concentration and determination.

Huo Yuhao then raised his head and looked at Dugu Bo beside him. He said in a steady and powerful voice, "Senior, the alchemy process must not be disturbed in the slightest. Please leave the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire and protect me from the outside."

Dugu Bo was stunned when he heard this, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes. He subconsciously looked at the rare medicinal herbs around him, feeling a little reluctant to leave. After all, this was the secret place he had guarded for many years.

Moreover, he was also skeptical about whether Huo Yuhao could successfully refine the detoxification pill. What if something unexpected happened during this period...

However, thinking of the pain he had endured from years of toxin torture, as well as the professionalism and confidence Huo Yuhao displayed, Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and ultimately chose to trust Huo Yuhao. He nodded slightly and said in a deep voice:

"Okay, kid, I'll protect you from the outside. You must succeed in refining the elixir."

With that, Dugu Bo flashed, transforming into a streak of dark green light as he flew toward the periphery of the Yin-Yang Eye. He stopped at a mountaintop not far from the Yin-Yang Eye, his gaze fixed intently on Huo Yuhao's direction.

The soul power around him circulated slowly, and he was always alert to the movements around him, ready to deal with any possible interference.

Seeing that Dugu Bo had left to protect him outside, Huo Yuhao took the lead and picked up a medicinal herb called Han Sui Ling Teng. It was dark blue in color, with a thin layer of ice condensed on the surface. If you touched it lightly, you could feel the chill seeping into your bones.

Huo Yuhao mobilized his soul power and carefully peeled off the bark of the Cold Marrow Spirit Vine with gentle and precise techniques. He then used his soul power to crush it into pieces. The pieces sparkled with blue light, like stars in the cold night, and were carefully placed aside by Huo Yuhao.

Then he picked up the Flame Heart Thorn Fruit. The fruit was fiery red in color, covered with thorns on the surface, and contained violent flame power inside.

Huo Yuhao mobilized his soul power, transforming it into a protective barrier around his hands to prevent them from being pricked by the sharp thorns. He then placed the Flame Heart Thorn Fruit in his palm and slowly injected soul power into it, activating the flame energy within and intensifying the flames within. When the time was right, he crushed the fruit fiercely, rapidly fusing the flesh, brimming with blazing flame energy, with the shattered remains of the Cold Marrow Spirit Vine.

Under his control, the two forces of ice and heat collided violently, but gradually tended to balance under the control of his superb soul power, blending into a mass of substance emitting a strange light.

Huo Yuhao gently raised his hand, and the alchemy fire beneath the medicine cauldron instantly ignited, carefully controlled by Xiao Yan. The temperature was precisely controlled. He slowly placed the fused herbs into the cauldron, muttering to himself as he methodically adjusted the size and direction of the alchemy fire.

As the refining progressed, a strange aroma emanated from the medicine cauldron from time to time. Sometimes it was like a cold wind blowing, bringing a chilling breath, and sometimes it was like a heat wave, making people feel burning.

During the refining process, Huo Yuhao gradually added medicinal herbs such as Lingxi Jade Mushroom and Qingfeng Ninglu Grass.

The Lingxi Jade Mushroom enhances the medicinal properties' integration and penetration, while the Qingfeng Ninglu Grass neutralizes the medicinal properties, making them milder. Huo Yuhao carefully controlled each addition of the herbs, his forehead covered in beads of sweat, yet he remained completely focused.

Thanks to the unique environment of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, the two extreme auras continue to merge into the medicine cauldron, helping the pill to take shape.

Finally, after a long period of careful refining, a crisp sound came from the medicine cauldron, announcing the success of the elixir.

In the state of being possessed by Xiao Yan, when the crisp sound came from the medicine cauldron, announcing that the pill was successfully refined, the originally relieved smile on Huo Yuhao's face had not completely disappeared, but he saw Xiao Yan controlling his body and making a puzzling move.

Huo Yuhao extended his right hand, and a brilliant, multicolored flame slowly emerged from his palm. This flame was extremely strange, vibrant, and as it swirled, it exuded a mysterious and powerful aura that echoed with the surrounding Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, yet stood out from the crowd.

After a moment, the wisp of colorful flame actually flowed into the body of the pill.

Huo Yuhao was immediately filled with doubt. Deep in his soul, he anxiously asked, "Teacher, why is this happening? The elixir has already been successfully refined, so why add this colorful flame?"

"Yuhao, you must be on guard against others. Although Dugu Bo has temporarily agreed to be your bodyguard for a year, people's hearts are unpredictable. If he dares to betray you one day, we can use this flame to..." Although Xiao Yan's words were not finished, the meaning was self-evident.

When Huo Yuhao heard this, he was stunned at first, and then he suddenly realized.

A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he quickly responded in his mind, "Teacher, you're so thoughtful. I hadn't considered this. Thanks to you for reminding me."

As Huo Yuhao spoke, Xiao Yan, under his control, slowly merged the colored flame into the detoxification pill he had just refined. The moment the colored flame touched the pill, it instantly sank into it, and the pill's originally soft glow became even more dazzling.

The pill had just been refined, and the pill in Huo Yuhao's hand, which was emitting a brilliant light, was still slightly hot.

At this moment, a dark green light fell from the sky like a meteor. It was Dugu Bo who was guarding the periphery.

His figure traced an arc in mid-air and landed steadily in front of Huo Yuhao. Dugu Bo's eyes were filled with anxiety and anticipation. Before he even had a firm footing, he couldn't wait to ask:
"Boy, how's the pill refining going?"

Huo Yuhao looked calm and without any hesitation, he threw the pill in his hand directly towards Dugu Bo.

"It's ready."

"Senior, once you take this pill, most of the toxins in your body will be eliminated. Then, I will teach you the method of making poison pills, and you will no longer have to worry about toxins."

As Huo Yuhao spoke, he looked up at Dugu Bo, his eyes full of confidence.

Dugu Bo reached out and steadily caught the pill, and it felt warm in his hand.

He looked down at the pill in his hand that embodied hope, but a hint of hesitation flashed across his eyes. However, when he thought about taking it, Dugu Bo felt uneasy.

After all, he has been on the Douluo Continent for many years and knows very well how treacherous people are.

(End of this chapter)