Tang San explained Dugu Bo's symptoms in detail. With each sentence he spoke, the gloom on Dugu Bo's face gradually lessened.
"How confident are you that you can cure the poison in me and Yan'er?" Dugu Bo asked in a deep, serious tone.
"Ten percent!" Tang San replied firmly. "But first, you must provide me with enough medicinal herbs for experimentation. Otherwise, no one can save you."
Dugu Bo's expression flickered with uncertainty before he finally spoke in a low voice, "Follow me." Without looking back, he added coldly, "As long as you prove that you have the ability to cure me and Yan'er, I will naturally let you go. I have no reason to offend a level 98 Titled Douluo over two juniors."
Tang San glanced at Xiao Tianyang with a questioning look.
"Then it's settled," Tang San said after seeing Xiao Tianyang nod in agreement.
However, at that moment, Xiao Tianyang suddenly interjected, "But you'll need to provide us with enough medicinal herbs. The amount we require is quite substantial!"
Dugu Bo's hand trembled slightly, but he gritted his teeth and replied, "You'll have enough!"
Tang San didn't fully understand what Xiao Tianyang was thinking, but he chose to trust him unconditionally.
After all, he had never seen Xiao Tianyang falter before. Moreover, their bond had been forged since childhood, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they could entrust their lives to each other.
Soon, the group passed through a cave and arrived at a forest. From the high slope, they could see a pool of spring water below.
"It smells like sulfur. It's a hot spring," Tang San remarked to Xiao Tianyang beside him. "And the medicinal scent here is very strong. This must be a medicine garden."
"You're quite knowledgeable," Dugu Bo said, glancing at Tang San with renewed confidence in his ability to heal him. "What you need is down there. Let's go." With that, he leaped off the cliff.
Seeing this, Tang San couldn't help but frown. "Brother Tianyang, catch—"
Before he could finish, Xiao Tianyang had already jumped off the cliff as well!
This startled Dugu Bo, who had only intended to test the two young men. Earlier, he had acted impulsively, but now that there was a possibility of curing himself and Dugu Yan, he couldn't afford to lose them.
If Xiao Tianyang had made a mistake while jumping, it would have been disastrous.
But clearly, it was a false alarm. Xiao Tianyang had no intention of dying. Why would he? He was filled with curiosity and longing for the world.
Xiao Tianyang's movements were light and agile. With a strange step, his falling momentum transformed into a leisurely descent, as if he were walking down an invisible staircase.
Of course, he also used the cliff's protrusions to his advantage. After all, no matter how miraculous his footwork was, it wasn't magic—it was martial arts.
Seeing this, Tang San sighed in relief and extended his Eight Spider Lances from his back, following closely behind. As for Dugu Bo, he simply gave Xiao Tianyang a hard look and let it go.
The three of them landed one after another, and when they saw the scene before them, their reactions varied.
Dugu Bo was indifferent. This was his backyard, after all. Although the medicinal herbs here were incredibly precious and would be priceless outside, he had grown accustomed to them.
Tang San's heart raced with excitement. Not only had he discovered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but he also saw the top-tier medicinal herbs growing freely!
Xiao Tianyang, however, simply remarked, "The environment is nice, very beautiful."
Hearing this, both Dugu Bo and Tang San nearly stumbled. 'What kind of evaluation was that?'
The corner of his mouth twitching, Dugu Bo decided he didn't want to stay with this kid any longer. "I'll leave this to you. I'll return in three days to test the results." With that, his figure vanished in a flash, though his voice echoed faintly, "By the way, don't even think about running away. Outside is the forest of spirit beasts, complete with the poison array I set up and many ten-thousand-year spirit beasts!"
"If I really wanted to leave, do you think those conditions could stop me?" Xiao Tianyang muttered under his breath.
"Brother Tianyang, ignore him," Tang San said with a smile, pulling him forward. "Dugu Bo is sitting on a treasure mountain without realizing it. This Yin Yang Well is a rare cornucopia in this world."
Tang San went on to explain in detail, leaving Xiao Tianyang somewhat confused. It felt as if they had entered a mythical peach garden where eating any fruit could grant immortality.
At that moment, Xiao Tianyang suddenly thought of something. "The Flame of Life is said to possess immense vitality. It's rumored that placing the seeds of medicinal herbs in it for an instant can cause them to take root and sprout, accelerating their growth. I wonder if it would work on the herbs here..."
With this thought in mind, Xiao Tianyang ignored the excited Tang San and approached a medicinal herb. "Flame of Life, come forth!" Green flames rose from his palm, and without hesitation, he pressed them toward the herb below.
But something unexpected happened. The herb wasn't destroyed. Instead, it instinctively surged forward! Plants are supposed to burn when exposed to flames, but this herb thrived in the Flame of Life, growing rapidly—ten centimeters, twenty centimeters...
"Return!" Xiao Tianyang was startled and quickly withdrew the Flame of Life. However, his action caused the herb to react. It wriggled like an animal, as if begging for mercy.
"Could it be gaining sentience?" Xiao Tianyang muttered, jumping back in surprise.
Tang San noticed the commotion and hurried over. "This is Tian xiangyun Luogen! But why is it moving?"
[**I wasn't able to find it's original name of this anywhere.**]
Xiao Tianyang fell silent for a moment before replying, "Ahem, it seems my martial spirit has affected it."
"Brother Tianyang's martial spirit is the Flame and Body Spirit, right?" Tang San frowned, then suddenly realized, "Could it be your first spirit ring?"
Xiao Tianyang thought to himself, 'Xiaosan, you're so sharp. You figured it out on your own. This is a perfect excuse to avoid revealing that I have multiple flames.'
Aloud, he nodded seriously. "Yes, that's right. I just used my first soul skill, and this happened. Do you think it's strange?"
"What happened to Brother Tianyang can be explained," Tang San said excitedly, grabbing Xiao Tianyang's hand. "You know, the herbs here are very old. But if your spirit ring can enhance them, it would be a tremendous opportunity for us!"
"Ahem, Xiaosan, calm down. Don't act like a country bumpkin," Xiao Tianyang teased.
"Brother Tianyang, We both are from the countryside..." Tang San replied weakly.
Xiao Tianyang: "..."
He was left speechless.
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