Douluo Continent: Now that everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be a simp?

Yue Guan rushed back to the hotel in Tox City, but did not find Yan.

On this trip, he was entrusted with the heavy responsibility of protecting Yan. If anything happened to Yan, he would be held responsible and would not be able to explain himself to Bibi Dong when he returned.

"What's wrong with Yan? Didn't I tell him to come back first? And he left safely. Did he not return here? Or did he encounter some danger?"

Yue Guan grew increasingly anxious and searched the city of Tox for an entire night without success.

He wondered to himself if Yan might not have returned to Tox City at all, and was still in Sunset Forest.

If that's the case, and if one unfortunately encounters the treacherous and cunning Dugu Bo, the odds are likely to be against them.

Without a second thought, Yue Guan hurriedly ran towards Sunset Forest.

Dugu Bo, who was cultivating, sensed Yue Guan's aura once again and rushed out without hesitation.

This is his lair, filled with all sorts of medicinal herbs that he treasures. He won't let Yue Guan discover this place.

While searching for Yan, Yue Guan suddenly sensed Dugu Bo's presence.

"Old poisoner, stop hiding it and come out now!"

Upon being spotted by Yue Guan, Dugu Bo quickly slipped away.

He saw a hint of unease on Yue Guan's face, and recalling the sight of the two springs of ice and fire he had seen yesterday, a surge of joy welled up within him. He then said in a sarcastic tone:

"Chrysanthemum Pass, why are you back again? You seem to be looking for someone. Didn't that kid go back?"

Seeing Dugu Bo's gloating expression, Yue Guan was instantly furious.

"You old poisoner, what's this to you!"

Yue Guan was in no mood to fight Dugu Bo, nor did he want to get information from him.

Dugu Bo said coldly:

"Chrysanthemum Pass, stop looking. That kid's probably already gone without a trace!"

"What did you say?! You've seen him?!"

Yue Guan's eyes widened, extremely nervous.

"I've never seen him. But who knows, maybe he got lost in the forest and was eaten by some spirit beast, hahaha~~"

Dugu Bo was even more pleased with himself.

He realized that the person who fell into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well yesterday was very likely the young Soul Master that Yue Guan was looking for.

If that were the case, the young Soul Master would have long since turned into a pus-filled mass and dissolved into the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

Yue Guan felt increasingly uneasy, sensing that Dugu Bo had seen Yan again, and that Yan might never have left Sunset Forest.

But then he thought that Yan possessed the ability to fly and had reached the level of a Soul King, so it was impossible for him to fall into the mouth of a Soul Beast.

Therefore, it is highly likely that Dugu Bo is lying.

Yue Guan glared at Dugu Bo, his gaze sharp.

"Old poisoner, do you know who that young soul master is? If you dare to lay a hand on him, the Spirit Hall and I will wipe out your entire Dugu family!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was shocked.

He lived a proud and aloof life, making countless enemies. He didn't care who his enemies were; the only one he cared about was his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.

"Chrysanthemum Pass, I've never seen him. Believe it or not. Since you have important matters to attend to, let's fight another day."

After Dugu Bo finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of green light and disappeared into the forest.

Yue Guan had no interest in chasing after him and continued searching for Yan's trail in the forest.

After confirming that Yue Guan had not caught up, Dugu Bo returned to the bottom of the cliff and came to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well again.

Looking at the calm waters of the two springs, Dugu Bo muttered to himself:

"Boy, blame your bad luck! Who told you to steal my herbs?! You got yourself killed!"

Little did Dugu Bo know that Yan had already left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well before he returned.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 34 Physical Mutation

Half an hour ago.

Yan's consciousness gradually awoke from the deep darkness. He slowly opened his eyes and was surprised to find himself floating in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

He felt that his soul power had been fully restored and that he was in an unprecedented peak condition.

He didn't know how long he had been soaking in the polar spring water.

From day to night, and then from night to day, at least a day and a night passed.

To his relief, Dugu Bo did not seem to be nearby.

Having soaked in those two extreme springs for so long, the medicinal properties of the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Fragrance have been absorbed in considerable quantities.

Eating those two immortal herbs wouldn't increase his soul power, but it would allow him to develop a body immune to all poisons.

Originally, his fiery body was able to resist most toxins.

Now, even Dugu Bo's infamous Azure Phosphorus Serpent Poison can no longer pose a threat to him.

Yue Guan must be very anxious because he didn't get back in time.

It's still very dangerous here; we need to leave as soon as possible.

Without a second thought, Yan spread its wings and soared into the sky like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

He swiftly crossed the boundary of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, leaving this mysterious and dangerous area far behind.

When he soared high in the sky, he seemed to have a different feeling.

He felt much lighter, and the wings on his back seemed more powerful.

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Unable to find Yan, Yue Guan returned to the hotel in Tox City.

He paced back and forth in the room, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"Why hasn't Yan come back yet? Could something have really happened to him?"

Remembering Dugu Bo's words, Yue Guan felt anxious and apprehensive.

"If something really happens to Yan, how am I supposed to explain it to the Pope? Sigh."

Just as Yue Guan was anxiously waiting, she suddenly sensed a familiar presence.

Immediately afterwards, a red beam of light shot straight in through the window and into his room.

The person who arrived was Yan.

"Yan, you're finally back!"

Upon seeing Yan again, Yue Guan was overjoyed and excitedly grabbed both of his shoulders.

Yan said with some self-reproach:

"Elder Ju, I'm sorry for making you worry."

As he spoke, he noticed that Yue Guan was staring intently at him, her eyes flashing with a complex emotion that was hard to describe.

This made him somewhat embarrassed.

"Elder Ju, what's wrong with you?"

"Kid, that's the question I should be asking you. How come you've changed?"

"what?"

Yan did not understand Yue Guan's meaning.

Yue Guan quickly pushed Yan in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling mirror in the room.

"Here, take a look for yourself."

The moment Yan looked in the mirror, he realized that he had indeed changed. No wonder he felt lighter and faster when he was soaring in the air.

He had lost weight and was no longer as burly as before, but his current proportions were just right, making him appear taller.

Her originally fiery red hair and eyes had turned dark red.

The flame patterns on the exposed surface of the body have all disappeared, with only the patterns on the neck still faintly visible.

His facial features have become more defined, and coupled with his resolute gaze, he looks even more handsome than before.

Looking closely at Yan, Yue Guan felt incredulous.

"Yan, what exactly happened during the day and night you disappeared? Did you eat something special?"

Yan nodded, not in a hurry to answer Yue Guan's question.

He realized that it was those two highly poisonous medicinal herbs that brought about the change.

When he emerged from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, he sensed something was wrong with his body.

But time was of the essence, and he didn't have time to investigate.