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"Dean Jiang, please wait a moment. I have already set up a poison array around this area. Let me clear a path out first."
He was more excited than anyone else at that moment.
The others, unaware of the astonishing treasure hidden in the valley, remained relatively calm.
The five girls were very self-aware; at times like this, they should just focus on being accessories.
If the teacher tells you to go east, never go west. In short: worry less about useless things and worry more about the person above you!
Before long, the fog swelled and parted to reveal a clear path.
Dugu Bo turned around, his voice suppressing excitement: "Alright, Dean Jiang, please come with me."
Jiang Yunzhou nodded and beckoned the others behind him to follow.
Dugu Bo led the way, and before long, the group arrived at their destination—the Yin-Yang Two Elements Eye.
This extraordinary place is hidden deep in a canyon between two mountains.
One mountain is perpetually covered in snow and ice, while the other is teeming with lava and steaming with heat.
The collision of these two extreme energies created a dense miasma that settled in the valley, resulting in this scene.
This also makes the Yin-Yang duality eye exceptionally well hidden.
In addition, with the poison array set up by Dugu Bo, there are basically no soul beasts or soul masters who can get to this place.
Even if someone were incredibly lucky enough to sneak in, they would be deterred by the Seven Absolute Jade Scales on the outside.
It acts as a natural security guard around the clock, diligently protecting this pristine land.
"This place is really well hidden."
Jiang Yunzhou was also a little excited. He looked around and couldn't help but sigh, "Even from the air, all you would see is a poisonous miasma. Who would have thought there's such a hidden paradise below?"
His gaze swept around the spring, where the ground was covered with medicinal herbs and elixirs, their fragrance rich and their light shimmering.
In the center of the twin springs of ice and fire, two immortal herbs, one of ice and one of fire, stand quietly, like the treasures of the garden.
"I was lucky back then, stumbling upon this treasure land by chance." Dugu Bo stroked his beard with a hint of pride upon hearing this.
Jiang Yunzhou chuckled softly but didn't reply.
My inner monologue: This old poisoner is pretty smug, isn't he? He's sitting in a divine herb garden and doesn't know how to use it; it's like begging with a golden bowl in his hands...
Xue Qinghe, standing nearby, also felt the strange temperature of ice and fire intertwined around him.
Her gaze swept around the station, taking in the dazzling array of exotic flowers and plants, and she was filled with amazement.
Although she couldn't name them all, the plants that could grow so aggressively in this extreme environment were definitely not ordinary.
She didn't know much about the herb, but she had some common knowledge.
Some rare herbs can fetch astronomical prices at auction houses, but here, it's practically a wholesale market!
She looked at Jiang Yunzhou with a puzzled expression.
How does this guy know there's good stuff here when he's never been here before?
His five apprentices looked at each other, wondering: Is this the good place our teacher was talking about?
The environment was indeed strange, and they didn't dare to move for a moment, instead circling around Jiang Yunzhou.
Just as they were about to ask something, someone else got there faster...
Xue Qinghe sighed, "Yunzhou, is this the Yin-Yang Two Elements Eye you mentioned? How did you know about this place?"
She had heard Jiang Yunzhou mention it while she was in the carriage, and had been curious about it ever since.
Now that she has arrived in person, she is indeed deeply impressed.
Jiang Yunzhou nodded in confirmation: "Yes, this is the place."
He skipped the second question, simply smiled, and turned to point to the outskirts not far away...
There grew a magical herb about half a meter tall, exuding an aura that kept strangers away.
Nine leaves shaped like human hands support a flower that is entirely green but has bloomed with seven-colored petals.
It is the Seven Wonders of the Jade Scale Flower, and this one is clearly the best-growing of them all.
"Uncle Dugu, do you see that? That's the Azure Scale Seven-Flaw Flower..."
Jiang Yunzhou continued, "This one is the oldest; it's perfect for your granddaughter."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in surprise, "What? This is the immortal herb that can help my granddaughter advance her martial soul?"
He rushed over in one stride. His main purpose in coming here was to seize the opportunity for his granddaughter's martial soul to advance.
A great opportunity had been right beside me all along? I hadn't even noticed it after all these trips!
There's nothing we can do; this has already touched upon areas where his knowledge is lacking.
Seeing his excited expression, Jiang Yunzhou chuckled and let him continue to connect with the flowers on his own.
He turned around and led Xue Qinghe and his five disciples toward the spring.
"Teacher, it's so hot and cold here, it's like being in two extremes!"
"I feel uncomfortable all over. When I'm hot, I want to take my clothes off; when I'm cold, I want to hug you... Teacher, do you feel good?"
Ning Rongrong finally seized the opportunity and started chattering away, releasing all the resentment she had felt for not having spoken to the teacher the whole way.
Then, she was drawn to a small white flower and took tiny steps closer, exclaiming, "Wow, what a pretty little flower..."
Jiang Yunzhou's lips twitched slightly: What the hell is this 'ice and fire in two extremes'?! It almost made him think the wrong thing.
He stopped paying attention to Ning Rongrong.
He noticed that Xiao Wu seemed unhappy. Unlike the others, he wasn't looking around curiously. Instead, he had a slightly uneasy expression on his face and kept glancing at Dugu Bo on the outside.
Jiang Yunzhou noticed her little movements, smiled, and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Why the expression? Is that old man making you uneasy?"
Xiao Wu raised her head and gave a soft smile.
Then she grabbed his arm and snuggled into his embrace: "With you here, teacher, of course I'm not afraid! It's just that I'm still a little scared of that titled Douluo... Teacher, you have to protect me~"
After saying that, she buried her face in his chest again and whispered, "This chest is so reassuring..."
At this moment, the others were enjoying the scenery around them with great interest, their attention drawn to the exotic flowers and plants, and no one noticed her.
"Alright, alright, you've gotten quite a bit bigger lately, you need to be a little more reserved. And don't hug me so tightly..."
Xiao Wu was taken aback when he heard this, and his face turned red instantly: How does the teacher know so clearly?
She muttered softly, her voice gentle and sweet: "Teacher, you're so annoying! You haven't even touched it, how do you know if it's gotten bigger..."
Jiang Yunzhou rolled his eyes helplessly: Who exactly led this rogue rabbit astray?
He was too lazy to continue his flirtatious banter with her, and his gaze fell upon a magical herb growing on a black rock.
It is shaped like a peony, with a texture like jade. Bright red veins spread across its white petals, and a drop of transparent liquid, like a dewdrop, hangs in the center of its stamen.
Legend has it that this drop of dew is called: the essence of love.
This magical herb is none other than: Acacia Blossoms, Everlasting Red.
He looked down at Xiao Wu, who was still clinging to him, gently pulled her away, and forced her face towards the flower:
"Xiao Wu, do you see that magical herb? It's called 'Love-Breaking Long-lasting Red'."
For some reason, he suddenly wanted to see her pick the flower, as if it was meant for her to be the flower.
"I saw it, teacher. What are you trying to say?"
Chapter 99 How about we use it to make soup? We can both have some nourishing food together?
Jiang Yunzhou smiled and playfully flicked her nose: "I want you to take it off."
"This flower has a spirit; it cannot be forcibly picked, otherwise it will wither immediately and lose its medicinal effect."
"When picking, one must be sincere and earnest, and even drip a drop of blood onto the heart of the flower."
He continued with a smile, "When you're picking it, you have to think of the person you love most. If you can gain its approval, you'll be able to pick it successfully... Do you understand?"
Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes, as if she only heard the last sentence: "Think of your beloved."
Her heart suddenly raced: How amazing! But isn't this the perfect opportunity to confess her feelings to the teacher?
"Teacher, watch closely, I'm going to pick it...and make you some medicinal wine!"
She knew her own feelings perfectly well; she was already deeply in love and unable to extricate herself.
Without any hesitation, he quickly walked to the flower, squatted down, bit his fingertip, and let the bright red blood drip precisely into the heart of the flower.
She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and her mind was filled with images of Jiang Yunzhou.
She silently murmured in her heart: The person my heart longs for is named Jiang Yunzhou. I want to be with him forever...
At this moment, Xiao Wu's gaze was full of affection and his heart was sincere.
As if sensing her emotions, the blood of the broken red flower quickly flowed into its heart, then emitted a shimmering white light.
She felt a connection, as if she had established some subtle bond with the flower.
Reach out and gently grasp the flower stem; with a slight exertion, the entire flower falls safely into your hand, showing no signs of wilting.
She was overjoyed; it had really worked!
Looking at the magic herb in his hand, Xiao Wu felt a slight pang of sadness: it turns out that he... really, really liked his teacher.
Jiang Yunzhou watched her the whole time, and when he saw her successfully pick the flower, a smile appeared on his face. Xiao Wu had indeed not disappointed him.
She looked over with her bright, sparkling eyes, held up the magic herb, and spoke in a light, yet slightly shy voice:
"Teacher, I picked it... Do you know? Just now, all I could think about was you."
This is practically a confession that only they understand.
Jiang Yunzhou smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "I saw it, that's great. Since you were able to pick it, it means it belongs to you. Now you can eat it."
Xiao Wu was stunned: "Eat...eat it?"
This plot is wrong! Shouldn't it be that she gives the flowers to her teacher, and then the two of them embrace and kiss passionately to seal their love?
"Teacher, these flowers are so beautiful... I... I can't bear to eat them. How about we use them to make soup? We can both have some nourishing soup together?"