Douluo: Soul-Breaking spear

Chapter 42: Securing the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

After some discussion, Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang began absorbing the two Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng Kings they had received. They couldn't help but marvel at the herbs; each ginseng root was over a foot long and thicker than a daikon radish.

Holding their respective ginseng roots, they bit into them like they were munching on carrots. After some time spent in cultivation, both advanced by two levels, reaching Spirit Power level 83, with Yang Wudi sensing he would soon reach level 84. The Ginseng Kings restored their vitality to peak condition, their blood feeling as if it were boiling, with their spirit power becoming even more substantial.

With the Po Zhi Clan now in possession of the Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Herb, the two brothers were confident they could reach Title Douluo within the next decade, setting the clan on a path to true prominence.

The next day, Yang Zhentian brought his wife, Niu Jinfeng, into the secret chamber, where he recounted the events of their spirit ring hunt, including the discovery of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well—though he had altered some of the details to be less revealing. He then presented her with the Earth Dragon Gourd he had prepared for her.

Niu Jinfeng took the Earth Dragon Gourd without hesitation and absorbed it on the spot. Her spirit power rose to level 70, and astonishingly, her spirit evolved—from the Armored Giant Rhino to the Ancient Dragon Rhino, greatly enhancing her strength.

Early the next morning, Niu Jinfeng entrusted their daughter to clan members for care, and then Yang Wudi, Yang Wushuang, Yang Zhentian, and Niu Jinfeng set off together for the Sunset Forest. Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin, who had come to the clan for treatment, had stabilized and left. They had agreed to return for further treatment if needed.

This time, the group did not travel by carriage. Instead, they used their spirit power to quickly cover ground. Upon reaching the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang were awestruck, realizing that this wellspring would now serve as the foundation of the Po Zhi Clan.

Meanwhile, Niu Jinfeng began devising plans to disguise the entrance. After much consideration, she decided to seal the cave entrance with a massive boulder, leaving only a hidden door and a few ventilation holes. She blended the boulder seamlessly with the surrounding stone wall, making it appear as one cohesive structure.

She carefully arranged foliage over the stone, camouflaging it further. Now, even a close inspection would reveal nothing unusual; the boulder was indistinguishable from the surrounding mountain, appearing like any ordinary hill. The hidden door was reinforced with mechanisms and a concealed lock, which required both a special key and knowledge of the triggers to open.

Over several days, they completed their work on the cave entrance. During this time, Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang carefully harvested select herbs and poisonous plants from within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, replanting various herbs and organizing the garden.

As they finished, Yang Zhentian was suddenly pulled aside by his father and uncle. "Zhentian, be honest—what exactly did you and Potian find at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? We're master herbalists; don't you think we'd notice if the soil had been disturbed?"

Zhentian sighed. "Father, Uncle, we didn't keep anything back. I already gave you the best of what we found."

Yang Wudi's temper flared. "Ungrateful child! I'm your father—I wouldn't take anything away from you! I just want a look. Are you saying I can't even see it?"

Zhentian fought the urge to spill everything but managed to maintain his stance. "Father, I swear, I gave you everything valuable. There's nothing left."

"Son, don't think I don't know! The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is one of the world's greatest sources of miracles. By rights, it should contain countless immortal herbs, yet you only brought us a few."

Exasperated, Zhentian suddenly had an idea. "Actually, after I found the Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Herb, I did fall into a bit of a trance. During that time, I believe Potian collected quite a few things, but I don't know the details. He's young; I doubt he'd have left much behind if he found something valuable."

Hoping to spare himself, Zhentian shifted the responsibility to his son. He knew that his father and uncle adored Potian and wouldn't dare pressure him for the herbs.

"Are you saying Potian has the rest? How could a child protect such rare items? What if someone tries to rob him? Zhentian, go talk to my grandson and have him bring everything here. We only want to examine the items; we won't use them. We'll give them back later."

Zhentian sighed, realizing he hadn't quite escaped the situation. "Alright, Father, Uncle, let's head back for now."

After five days spent securing the herbs and sealing the entrance, the four prepared to leave the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. From that moment forward, this incredible resource would be exclusively for the Po Zhi Clan—or rather, only the immediate family of the clan leaders. It was to be kept as the clan's most tightly guarded secret.

Niu Jinfeng fashioned three keys for the hidden door. She gave one to Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang, one to her husband, and one was reserved for Potian. Both Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang couldn't help but feel a bit speechless at her level of thoroughness.

The next task was obtaining spirit rings for Yang Zhentian and Niu Jinfeng. The four searched the Sunset Forest for several days and finally found ideal spirit beasts for each. Thanks to the enhancement from the immortal herbs, both of their physical capabilities had increased, allowing them to target higher-level spirit beasts.

Zhentian faced a 70,000-year-old Crimson Ghost White Tiger, while Jinfeng hunted a 40,000-year-old Iron-Armored Demon Bear. The beasts were well-suited to their respective attributes: the White Tiger offered immense offensive power, and the Demon Bear unparalleled defense. Both Zhentian and Jinfeng experienced considerable strength increases.

Zhentian rose to level 82, while Jinfeng reached level 73, likely due to the latent energy from the Earth Dragon Gourd that hadn't yet manifested fully because she hadn't absorbed a new spirit ring. Unfortunately, neither of them acquired a spirit bone.

With three Spirit Douluos now among their ranks, along with seven Spirit Saints, the Po Zhi Clan's overall strength had reached new heights. Once the other Spirit Saints consumed the elixirs crafted from the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, the clan's power would experience an unprecedented surge.

With the spirit rings secured, the four set off to return to the Po Zhi Clan.

(End of Chapter)

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