"Really?" Broad Hill exclaimed in surprise.
"Well, but I'm not sure if it's an Immortal Herb. I just felt an anomaly in my Martial Soul."
Han Li wasn't entirely making things up. He was indeed preparing to put on an act, but as his mind delved into his Martial Soul, he sensed the Ice Fire Bow faintly trembling, as if yearning for something. The tremor was subtle and easily overlooked.
As he spoke, the Ice Fire Bow appeared in his hand. Broad Hill stared intently, noticing that without Han Li urging it, the Ice Fire Bow spontaneously mobilized its elemental power, as if echoing something in the distance.
Broad Hill frowned. While he yearned for an Immortal Herb, he was more concerned about his disciple's Martial Soul anomaly.
"Little Li, I've never heard of a Martial Soul behaving this way. How about we retreat for now and investigate further when you're stronger?"
Han Li felt a warmth in his heart at these words. He could sense Broad Hill's care for him, and quickly replied, "No, there's no need, Master. I can feel that the Ice Fire Bow's anomaly is a good thing. It seems like there's something in the Sunset Forest that it craves. Perhaps finding it will allow it to evolve."
"Martial Soul evolution? Could it possibly reach the level of a God-level Martial Soul?"
Broad Hill blurted out, unable to conceal the surprise on his face.
He knew very well that the Qian Family's inherited Angel Martial Soul was a God-level Martial Soul. Even though his own was a top-tier Martial Soul, the Angel Martial Soul surpassed it by far in terms of strength. It was powerful in every aspect, with almost no weaknesses.
However, he didn't know that God-level Martial Souls were usually bestowed. But that didn't stop him from thinking that way.
"Maybe, I don't know." Han Li replied uncertainly.
He could roughly guess the reason for the Ice Fire Bow's anomaly: the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. After all, both existed in a state of simultaneous ice and fire, creating a certain resonance between them. It wasn't impossible, just like how Stand users attract each other.
But Martial Soul evolution was his own speculation. After all, the yearning was intense, and finding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well would definitely bring benefits and strengthen it. As for a God-level Martial Soul, well, that was impossible to confirm. The Two Great Dragon Kings' corpses were there. Who knew if they were completely dead? Perhaps there were remnants of their souls that he could fuse with, making it a possibility?
Seeing Han Li's uncertain expression, Broad Hill decisively said, "Anyway, it's definitely a good thing, right?"
"Yes."
Han Li nodded. Even if the Ice Fire Bow couldn't evolve, as long as they reached the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Immortal Herbs would be within reach, which would definitely be a great thing.
"Then there's no problem. Let's go. If anything unexpected happens, Master will clear the way with force and directly bulldoze through."
Broad Hill said spiritedly, summoning his Martial Soul as he spoke. He was itching for a fight. Sparring with those old brothers of his wasn't satisfying. A battle would be a good thing.
Han Li looked at his eager Master, not knowing what to say. He couldn't exactly tell him to hold back and not instantly kill Dugu Bo.
"Let's go. I'll take you into the air to take a look first."
Broad Hill didn't lift him into the air directly as he used to. Instead, he used Soul Power to support him. The two ascended, overlooking the Soul Beast Forest below. Han Li also activated his Eagle Eye as they rose into the air, searching for anything unusual in the forest.
It was noon, which minimized the interference of the rising mist in the forest. Golden light flickered in his right eye as he fully activated his Eagle Eye, clearly seeing the distant scenery.
Soon, he discovered two places where a large amount of water vapor was rising, even at noon. He pulled out a map.
His finger slid across the map as he looked at the terrain below, constantly comparing it in his mind. Finally, his finger stopped at a spot on the map marked with a red X. This should be the location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The other spot was a swamp that had already been discovered, so it could be ruled out.
"It should be here. Alright, Master, let's go down." Han Li said with a smile, turning to Broad Hill.
"Okay."
Once the two returned to the ground, Broad Hill's eyes were drawn to the map. The spot where Han Li's finger had stopped was in the depths of the Sunset Forest, and it was marked with numerous poison symbols. No wonder no one had ventured deep into it before.
"Poison? I wonder how potent it is." Broad Hill murmured.
He didn't care much about ordinary poisons unless they were activated inside his body. He could directly destroy poisonous creatures and plants before approaching. The ice attribute had a certain degree of restraint against poison.
"Let's go take a look first. If the outer poisonous miasma is extensive or highly toxic, we can try approaching from the air. After all, you can fly, Master."
Han Li didn't directly reveal the information he had. Instead, he made a suggestion.
Before coming out, he had made some targeted preparations. The plant encyclopedia that Chrysanthemum Douluo had given him contained records of many poisonous flowers and plants, including the Azure Scale Seven Absolute Flower. It also described how to deal with the poisonous miasma produced by various plants. So, passing through the outer poisonous mist barrier wasn't a difficult problem for him.
"Alright." Broad Hill nodded, agreeing to his plan.
With that, the two headed straight towards the place marked on the map.
The Sunset Forest was much smaller than the Star Dou Great Forest, and the number of high-level Soul Beasts was also much lower. So, Broad Hill fearlessly released his Titled Douluo aura, scattering the Soul Beasts.
Under these circumstances, the two advanced quickly. Before the sun had set, they had already reached the outer edge of the area marked with numerous poison symbols on the map.
Broad Hill had also read the plant encyclopedia, albeit briefly. He recognized several poisonous flowers and plants that he remembered. He ascended slightly, looked at the situation ahead, and frowned. There were too many. This area was almost entirely covered in various poisons.
"I'll take you directly inside. The front is almost entirely covered in poison. Going below would be too time-consuming, and the high altitude is safer than below at night." Broad Hill looked at Han Li.
"Okay, Master. I also have some specially made antidotes here. Even if we approach from the air, it's better to take them first, just to be safe."
Han Li directly agreed, but he still took out the antidote he had prepared from his wristband and handed it to Broad Hill.
"When did you concoct this antidote?" Broad Hill took the obviously hand-rolled pill, smelled it, and swallowed it directly. Then, he asked with some surprise.
"When I was looking at the illustrated book before, my intuition told me it would be useful, so I prepared some in my spare time. Although it's not very powerful, it can basically defend against common poisonous flowers and weeds," Han Li answered, half truthfully and half falsely.
Broad Hill listened to Han Li's explanation and really didn't know how to respond. Anyway, the antidote was already in his stomach, so there was no point in saying anything more. However, he felt that the probability of finding the Immortal Herb directly this time was even greater.
While it wasn't completely dark yet, Broad Hill threw Han Li directly onto his back, and the speed of his flight increased a lot. Han Li also activated his Eagle Eye and began to provide real-time navigation for Broad Hill.
Just as it was getting completely dark, the two of them approached the most central location. Looking from the high altitude, there was a faint red light shining, but it was blocked by a mountain peak. If they hadn't already arrived here and were still at a high altitude, it would have been difficult to discover.
"Master, hide your aura. Let's land quietly. There might be other dangers there." The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was right in front of him, and even Han Li couldn't hide the joy on his face. However, he still patted his Master and reminded him softly.
"You kid really are..."
Broad Hill didn't finish his sentence, shook his head, smiled, and restrained his aura. He listened to Han Li's advice and landed in that direction.
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