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Chapter 24 is all a lie, absorbing the Autumn Water Dew of Wangchuan!
In the depths of the spring where ice blue and crimson intertwine, time seems to lose its meaning.
Tang Ren's consciousness floated and sank in a chaotic Song of Ice and Fire.
He seemed to be in two extreme dreams, sometimes his soul was frozen by eternal ice, and sometimes his body was burned by the flames of the earth's core.
It was an extreme pain that could grind steel into powder, but at the end of this pain, a magnificent vitality of destruction and rebirth was born.
After an unknown amount of time, a ray of clear light finally pierced through the chaos.
Tang Ren's eyelashes trembled slightly as he slowly opened his eyes.
As far as the eye can see, there is a magnificent and wondrous underwater world.
On the left was a deep, dark blue, and on the right was a fiery red. The two contrasting springs formed a clear yet perfectly blended boundary around his body.
He moved his fingers, but instead of the expected excruciating pain, he felt an unprecedented sense of lightness and power surging from every corner of his body.
He looked down and saw that his skin, reflected in the spring water, shimmered with a faint, jade-like glow.
The Ice and Fire Refinement of the Golden Body is complete!
The violent medicinal power of the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Blossom had been completely absorbed by his body, and the remaining essence had perfectly merged with his soul power, becoming inseparable.
He could clearly feel that his soul power had not only become more refined and condensed, but also carried a trace of extreme cold and a trace of extreme heat.
"Hoo..." Tang Ren exhaled a long string of bubbles, his joy beyond words.
Taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he began to carefully observe the bottom of the legendary spring.
"I've heard that this Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is the place where the Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King fell, and their remains were transformed..." Tang Ren muttered to himself, his eyes shining as he surveyed the bottom of the spring.
"According to the formula of those fan fiction novels from my previous life, this kind of place should at least hide one or two pieces of the Dragon King's soul bone, and after absorbing them, you will find the remnant souls of the Water and Fire Dragon Kings."
Full of anticipation, he dived deeper, using his hands to brush away the mud and sand at the bottom of the water, carefully exploring every inch of the surface.
However, a quarter of an hour passed... half an hour passed...
The bottom of the spring is completely empty except for smooth rocks and some ordinary pebbles that have been moistened by energy and become crystal clear!
Forget about the Dragon King's soul bone, there isn't even a single dragon hair!
"Damn it!" Tang Ren couldn't help but curse in his mind, his disappointment evident.
"As expected, those fanfiction stories are all lies! There aren't that many rare treasures waiting for the protagonist to pick up!"
He shook his head dejectedly, giving up all hope, and with a powerful kick, his body shot out of the water like an arrow.
"Splash—"
Water splashed everywhere as Tang Ren landed steadily on the shore.
Almost the instant he landed, a towering figure appeared before him like a ghost.
Those deep eyes still held a trace of tension and worry that hadn't completely faded.
It was Tang Hao!
Tang Hao's gaze swept over Tang Ren from head to toe, examining him meticulously.
When he confirmed that Tang Ren was not only unharmed, but also had a more sustained and steady breathing, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down, and he breathed a long sigh of relief.
But then, his pupils suddenly contracted!
He noticed the tremendous changes in Tang Ren's physical condition!
Within that seemingly tender body, the tendons, meridians, muscles... every part contains a terrifying resilience and strength far beyond that of ordinary people!
"This..." Tang Hao's voice was hoarse with disbelief.
"Your body... has actually reached the standard to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ren was also delighted.
He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and nodded.
He didn't explain much, but carefully took out a magical herb from his soul tool.
It was a white flower resembling a daffodil, with pale purple stamens and a crystal-clear appearance, as if it were formed from the purest dew.
Longing for you until my eyes are dry!
Tang Hao looked at the immortal herb, a knowing glint in his eyes. He knew Tang Ren's plan.
Improving one's mental strength has always been the most difficult part for a Soul Master, and this immortal herb is undoubtedly the best shortcut.
Without further hesitation, Tang Ren sat down cross-legged and let the dewdrops he had been longing for see into his eyes.
A cool yet powerful energy surged into his spiritual sea, causing his already extraordinary spiritual strength to surge wildly once again!
When the absorption was complete, Tang Ren opened his eyes, and his gaze seemed to have become deeper and clearer, as if it could see through people's hearts.
"It's time to go hunt for spirit rings." Tang Ren stood up and looked at Tang Hao and Dugu Bo not far away.
They hadn't encountered many high-age plant-type soul beasts along their journey.
Therefore, Tang Ren turned his attention to the owner of this place.
"Senior Dugu Bo," Tang Ren cupped his hands and asked.
"You've lived here for quite some time, so you must know the Sunset Forest very well. I wonder where in this forest are the most concentrated high-age plant-type spirit beasts?"
Dugu Bo's stiff face now held a complex expression.
He witnessed Tang Ren and his son taking away all the immortal herbs around the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, and even saw Tang Ren jump into the spring. He was deeply shocked.
He said in a deep voice, "Most of the plant-type soul beasts in Sunset Forest are concentrated on the other side, which is exactly the opposite of the direction you came in from."
"Thank you for your guidance, senior."
Upon receiving the news, Tang Ren did not set off immediately.
He pondered for a moment, then took out another item from the soul tool.
It was a crystal-clear, lingzhi-shaped herb, with a wisp of chilling aura visible to the naked eye swirling around it.
It is the Grade Nine Dragon Mushroom, imbued with the essence of icy spring water!
He handed the Dragon's Roe to Dugu Bo and said calmly, "Senior Dugu, this is a gift for you."
It absorbed the essence of the Frosty Yin Spring (actually the blood essence of the Water Dragon King). If you absorb it, perhaps... your Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul can evolve into a Flood Dragon, completely resolving the problem of toxins backfiring on you.
Dugu Bo's body suddenly trembled!
He stared intently at the ninth-grade dragon fungus, his breathing instantly becoming rapid!
Evolving into a dragon? Solving the backlash from the toxins? This... this was something he dreamed of, yet dared not even hope for!
His hand trembled as he tried to take it, but then abruptly stopped in mid-air. His face showed an expression of immense struggle and pain.
After a long silence, he suddenly raised his head, a pleading look in his eyes, and said in a hoarse voice:
"No! Young Brother Tang... I... I do not wish to absorb it! I beg you, allow me... to give this immortal herb to my granddaughter, Yanyan!"
"Her martial spirit also inherited my deadly poison; sooner or later she'll follow in my footsteps! I beg you... give her this only chance!"
After saying that, this titled Douluo bowed deeply to Tang Ren!
Tang Ren fell silent.
He looked at the Title Douluo before him who was willing to give up his own chance to evolve for the sake of his granddaughter, and his heart stirred slightly.
What he valued was the combat power of Dugu Bo, a titled Douluo, not Dugu Yan.
But he also understood that if he wanted to truly win Dugu Bo's heart, he had to put him at ease and leave him with no more worries.
To sacrifice two immortal herbs, which were not important to him, in exchange for the complete loyalty of a Title Douluo—this deal was worthwhile!
Tang Ren thought for a moment, then smiled.
He first stuffed the Ninth Grade Dragon Fungus into Dugu Bo's hand, and then took out another immortal herb.
It was a golden-yellow, melon-shaped fruit, yet exuding a powerful dragon aura—the "Earth Dragon Golden Melon."
Tang Ren looked up at Dugu Bo and said, "Senior, I'm entrusting this Earth Dragon Golden Melon to you as well."
Seeing the shocked look in Dugu Bo's eyes, he continued to explain:
"The attributes of the Earth Dragon Golden Melon aren't entirely suitable for you, but it contains the power of the Earth Dragon, which still offers a great chance to evolve your Martial Soul. However, the price... might be that your prized poison will completely disappear and be transformed into pure power."
"As for how you want to allocate it, that's up to you. I won't interfere."
Tang Ren's gaze became deep and sincere:
"What I need is a powerful ally, not a patient tormented by a deadly poison. Senior, I will protect your family. I will create your future. The choice is entirely yours."
Dugu Bo was stunned.
He looked at the Grade Nine Dragon Fungus in his hand, then at the Earth Dragon Golden Melon that Tang Ren handed him. At this moment, the eyes of this "Poison Douluo" who had roamed the continent for many years quietly welled up with tears.