Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

"Young master is wise!"

"But are you really sure it was that 'singer' who happened to run into him?"

"According to the passersby, the only high-level Soul Master who appeared at that time and place was that person."

"Well, that's really bad luck."

Chapter 105 The Immortal Herb Arrives

"The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, a good name."

Standing high in the air, letting the hot and cold air currents alternate, Qian Shui looked down at the inconspicuous hot pot.

He didn't search blindly; the general location was the central part of Sunset Forest, and he just needed to find Dugu Bo's poison barrier there.

Although it has been neglected for a long time, the poison barrier still exists, but it is becoming increasingly thinner.

"Divine things conceal themselves; so this is what they are like."

Standing above the hot pot, you can't actually see the whole thing clearly, as the surrounding tree canopy blocks out the sun. "If it weren't for the alternation of hot and cold air currents, it would be hard to notice."

The high altitude is where the toxic barrier is thinnest, so Qian Shui chose to land in this direction.

"The interplay of Yin and Yang, so that's how it is."

Before us, yin and yang energies coexist, scorching heat and bitter cold intertwine, and the vast, overflowing energy creates this paradise.

"If any part is missing, this place will be a dead zone. Only when the two energies clash can the purest energy be obtained."

Without hesitation, Qian Shui began a full-scale harvest.

"Hanging up, hehehe, invincible! Invincible!"

"Eight-petaled fairy orchid, nine-grade purple fungus, collect, collect, collect, hey, Qiluo tulip, slow down, slow down, we'll talk about it later! Hey, old chrysanthemum's Qirong Tongtian chrysanthemum! I'll consider giving him a bite."

Cultivators value their mind and character most, but even Qian Shui, faced with such a precious treasure, could hardly contain his burning desire. Upon seeing something suitable, he was almost ready to devour it whole.

After the geese plucked their feathers and left behind their seeds, the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye was basically left as a bare expanse.

"If you don't take what Heaven has given you, you will suffer the consequences. It's all over, all over. Dugu Bo is gone. Without him protecting the poison barrier, it will be destroyed by the soul beasts sooner or later."

"Hey, you're the last one left, King of Flowers!"

As Qian Shui slowly approached the Acacia Heartbreak Red, her heart burned even hotter. While she couldn't say much else, this flower had no side effects and could be used continuously, though it had to be picked first.

Watching the acacia blossoms sway gently in the breeze, Qian Shui fell into deep thought. He racked his brains but still felt he couldn't handle it; after all, he'd never been in a relationship, 'I don't even have a girlfriend, how am I supposed to pick them?'

"Forget it, let's not think about it anymore. Let's just sneak out and take it back. The most important thing now is to refine the Golden Body with Ice and Fire!"

Without much thought, Qian Shui put away the sorted herbs and began the most dangerous part.

He ripped off his blue robe, revealing his bare buttocks and his muscular body.

Although the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and the Blazing Apricot Blossom were not easy to handle, this problem was not difficult for Qian Shui. He simply compressed the airflow to cut it and used his soul power to control the wind to lift it up, and easily gathered them together.

In the blink of an eye, Qian Shui was already floating above the Yin-Yang Springs. He swallowed the two kinds of immortal herbs in one gulp, felt the two kinds of energy that began to erode him instantly, withdrew his floating soul power, and fell into the Yin-Yang Springs with the pull of gravity.

Enduring the burning sensation in her meridians, Qian Shui felt an unprecedented pain.

"Damn it! Meridians are the bridge between the soul and the body! My soul, spirit, and meridians are one, transformed by my martial spirit—it's all one entity! I'm doomed!"

Ouch! It hurts so much!

Suppressing the pain that reached the depths of his soul, Qian Shui rapidly circulated his energy throughout his body, allowing the two energies to quickly nourish his entire being.

The soul power within his body surged, and the soul power that was already like a small river before breaking through to the Soul King level became even stronger. His meridians were also constantly expanding, accompanied by the synchronous stretching of his soul and spirit after the transformation into a martial soul.

……

The rabbit, who had nothing to do, was extremely bored lately.

She discovered that Qian Shui was more interesting than anything else, at least in her 100,000-year life as a soul beast, there was nothing like it.

Out of sheer boredom, all I could do was help Sister Ji start the fire and cook. As for memorizing texts or cultivating soul power? Forget about it, I'm going to live a carefree life!

"Is that so?"

Lighting a fire is a skill, especially in the days before lighters.

"Hmph, just as I thought! Sister Xiaowu is the smartest!"

During the countless attempts to light fires, she discovered the benefits of building a wooden frame, which reminded her of what Qian Shui had done in the Blue Silver Forest.

"Huo Huo is really amazing; he can even use something as simple as starting a fire in battle!"

The small things in life, when used properly, can have a profound impact. Even rabbits often only realize the true power of nature much later in life.

"Actually, he only did three things: gather firewood, start a fire, and blow wind. It was so simple that even a 100,000-year-old soul beast couldn't achieve any lethality. It's simply terrifying."

With one hand supporting her head and the other gripping a stick, she kept poking at the fire, completely bewildered. "Is this what humans are like?"

She discovered that the intelligence of spirit beasts might indeed be insufficient to compare with that of humans, and Qian Shui's constant criticism of her being stupid wasn't without reason.

But the more I think about it, the more upset I get. Who would admit to being stupid?

"Huo Huo has been gone for several days now, I wonder where she's been. Ugh, so boring! Hmm?"

The rabbit's ears twitched; she sensed a commotion, seemingly coming from the village entrance.

"Hehehe! Time to fight!"

……

"My soul power surges like rivers and seas, my meridians are as solid as copper and iron walls, and my primordial spirit and martial soul are outwardly solidified!"

Perfect! Still stuck at level 60, cheating really makes a difference!

At this time, Qian Shui had already consumed four immortal herbs: the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, the Blazing Apricot Blossom, and the Ice and Fire Refined Gold Body, which made him immune to all poisons.

The longing gaze, like a tangible entity, enhances one's spiritual power and elevates one's spiritual realm.

The Qiluo Tulip evolves into the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, breaking through the Nine Treasures and breaking free from its shackles.

"Hiccup~ I was thinking of getting the Qirong Tongtianju Indestructible Pill, but this is a bit too much..."

Even with Qian Shui's formidable constitution, he was still somewhat overwhelmed after consuming four immortal herbs.

"The cultivation method can still be improved, but it's frustrating when the level gets stuck. Tsk, I need to work on the sixth ring. It's just that I can't keep up with the continuous leveling up."

Qian Shui shook his hand, feeling a little unaccustomed to the significant improvement in his various attributes.

While the immortal herbs certainly brought about a great improvement, they were not obtained through arduous cultivation, and thus felt somewhat disconnected from one's own cultivation.

"Forget it, let's hold it for a year or two. Upgrading too fast isn't good either."

After thinking it through, Qian Shui started getting dressed and prepared to leave.

"Go back and check on the rabbit, make sure it doesn't actually run away."

……

The commotion at the village entrance caught Rabbit's attention, and being the type to join in the fun, she naturally ran over to see what was going on.

But when she arrived at the destination, she discovered a strange scene—the villagers were forced to line up in a row by a group of people and enter a village one by one.

The leader, who appeared to be from a prestigious company, sat with a wicked grin beside a gilded, opulent carriage, looking at the ordinary villagers.

What's wrong with this person?

Even when Qian Shui caught her, the rabbit wasn't too afraid, because Qian Shui's eyes were clear and her threats didn't carry any murderous intent.

But the young nobleman dressed in front of him was strangely bizarre.

Based on its instincts as a soul beast, the rabbit was acutely aware of danger and felt that this person, and even this group of people, were extremely dangerous, far beyond what its current strength could handle.

More importantly, none of the people who entered the village seemed to have come out, and what was even more chilling was that she smelled a faint smell of blood.

'We must inform Aunt Ji immediately!'

But the moment Xiao Wu ran out, the charming nobleman looked in her direction with a strange expression!

Chapter 106 The Perils of Human Nature

"Who the hell are you?!"

The stool in Xiao Wu's hand was stained with blood, indicating that she had just been in a fight.

"Wow, what a pretty girl! No wonder she's a Soul Master, having a hundred-year Soul Ring at such a young age! Her innate Soul Power must be quite high! Level seven? Or level eight?"

Before the person could be seen, a sinister voice came over, and before the words were finished, Xiao Wu saw the noble youth beside the carriage.

"Sister Xiaowu, I possess innate full soul power!"

Baring her teeth, Xiao Wu displayed the recklessness befitting a soul beast, revealing her name and innate talent without hesitation.

"Oh~" The young nobleman clapped his hands excitedly and said, "I didn't expect to only be able to harvest some ordinary people this time, but I didn't expect to encounter a genius with innate full soul power. Little girl, tell your brother, which family are you from?"

"Which family?" Xiao Wu recalled Qian Shui's explanation of the relationship between family and surname. 'In this situation, you should give your full name!'

"Sister Xiaowu, my surname is Qian! My name is Qianwu!"

She proudly announced the name Qian Shui had given her, but she didn't know where this pride came from.

"Qian? Are you from the Qian family of the Spirit Hall?" The noble youth was taken aback for a moment, and even seemed to back down.

"The Spirit Hall? Ah...right! I'm from the Qian family of the Spirit Hall! If you know what's good for you, get lost!"

'Hehe, Little Wu, I'm so clever! Although I don't know what the Qian family is, he'll definitely get the Spirit Hall involved!'

Upon seeing the two powerful Soul Masters under his command who had turned red, the young nobleman seemed to understand. "Miss Qian, what brings you here? My name is Gordon, son of Marshal Ge Long of the Heaven Dou Empire. Please forgive me if I have offended you!"

"As long as you know!"

"We have some matters to discuss, and we wonder if Miss Qian would be interested?"

'What...what should we do? Stay calm! Sister Xiaowu is the best!'

"Great! Let's go take a look!"

"Then please?"

"Okay! You go first! Sister Ji, let's go together."

Aunt Ji looked panicked and lost, holding the child and following behind Xiao Wu.