When Lin Yun brought the Ice Empress to the Douluo Continent's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the numerous immortal herbs within were instantly awakened by the overwhelming aura.
The attribute of Ultimate Ice was secondary—having grown in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they were long accustomed to the extreme cold of the icy spring. Even if they felt fear, their reactions weren't overly exaggerated.
But the terrifying aura of a 400,000-year soul beast? That immediately made the "livestock" break out in cold sweat.
Raised in captivity within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, when had they ever witnessed such a scene?
"Who are you?" The centerpiece of the herb garden, the Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb, was the first to speak up, its tone filled with vigilance.
As it spoke, it also used the unique communication method of immortal herbs to establish a mental link with all the other herbs, quickly discussing countermeasures.
Faced with such a life-threatening crisis, none of the herbs remained silent. Even if they wished to stay out of it, the danger was too close to ignore—each was more than willing to drag their millennia-old "comrades" into the mess.
What if they die instead of me?
Lin Yun couldn't care less about the petty schemes running through these "livestock's" minds. With the Ice Empress in tow, he strode straight toward the Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb.
As the distance between them shrank, the Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb was drenched in cold sweat, even entertaining the thought of uprooting itself and fleeing. The three-meter-tall flower instantly curled up like a shy mimosa.
"What do you want?! I'm warning you—don't come any closer!" The Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb issued its threat in the most cowardly tone imaginable, but even as Lin Yun stopped right in front of it, it didn't dare to reveal any countermeasures.
Are you kidding me? That highly condensed soul energy swirling around the Ice Empress's hand wasn't just for show.
If the Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb dared to make even the slightest move, the Ice Empress's fair-skinned palm would slam right into its face. Given its plant-type physique, even with its 100,000-year cultivation, it probably wouldn't survive a single slap.
"Hand it over." Lin Yun extended his hand, his tone icy.
"W-what?" The Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb trembled.
"The book. And your Radiant Core." Lin Yun kept his hand outstretched, his gaze sharpening—his expression practically screamed, Give it to me, or I'll send you straight to the underworld.
The Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb wanted to protest, but one glance at the Ice Empress's raised palm made it reconsider. With great reluctance, it produced a jade-bound book and a deep purple crystalline pearl.
"H-here! Take it! But you'd better not hurt us! We—we have powerful backers!" the Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb muttered under its breath.
Mine now!
Under the Radiant Fragrance Immortal Herb's pained gaze, Lin Yun stuffed the Radiant Core into his storage soul tool. This treasure was the essence of the herb's 100,000-year cultivation. Just holding it in one's mouth granted immunity to all poisons—if he refined and absorbed it fully, there likely wouldn't be a single toxin in the entire Douluo Continent capable of harming him.
"You're in no position to negotiate." Lin Yun shot the cowardly herb a dismissive glance before sitting cross-legged on the ground and flipping open the book.
He skipped the first few pages.
Those were just the nonsensical drivel left behind by Tang San—hypocritical, sanctimonious, and downright nauseating.
"Stumbled upon this place by chance and dared not claim it for myself alone"?
"Heavenly treasures belong to those fated to obtain them—take no more than seven"?
What a load of crap.
You "dared not claim it alone," yet what about all those Emerald Phosphor Flowers outside? Not a word about the decay of the Sunset Forest, huh?
"Take no more than seven"? When you looted the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well from Dugu Bo's hands, greed was the last thing on your mind.
Double standards aren't inherently hateful—everyone has them to some degree.
But someone like Tang San, who flaunts his double standards while pretending to be morally pristine—a whore still erecting her chastity arch—is truly one of a kind.
As Lin Yun mentally roasted Tang San, he finished reading the pharmaceutical section recorded in the Profound Heaven Treasure Record.
If he were an ordinary person, consuming the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Herb and the Scorching Heart Apricot, along with something like the Gazing Dewdrop Herb or another immortal herb, would probably suffice.
But Lin Yun possessed the Devouring Dragon's talent—his digestive abilities were absolutely monstrous. Given enough time, he could swallow the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well whole.
Thus, understanding the effects of the other immortal herbs was essential.
What was this called?
"No guns, no cannons? The enemy will make them for us!"
Using the knowledge Tang San left behind against him—the boomerang of fate had come full circle, striking right between his eyebrows.
Lin Yun felt absolutely no guilt about this. If not for his wariness toward the divine imprint Tang San had left in Wang Dong's spiritual sea, he might've even given the poor puppet a chance—a chance to betray her father.
Except the target of that betrayal would've been Tang San himself.
After finishing the pharmaceutical section, Lin Yun turned his attention to the "livestock alliance." Under the intense greed burning in his golden eyes, the entire group bristled.
His gaze first landed on the relatively compliant Octagonal Mysterious Ice Herb. In the original story, this one had been quite sensible—surely it would make the right choice now.
"Little thing, hand it over!" Lin Yun grinned at the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Herb, and just as he expected, it complied without resistance.
A multifaceted, ice-blue crystal flew out from its main body and landed in Lin Yun's palm.
"Perhaps the only thing of interest to you is my Frost Dew. Take it." A cool, feminine voice echoed from the herb's form, and Lin Yun realized—Oh, this one's a girl?
The original work hadn't specified the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Herb's gender. Despite its 100,000-year cultivation, it hadn't reached the stage of taking human form like some of the other soul beasts in Huo Yuhao's entourage.
Such a talent—killing it would be a waste. He'd let it take human form later and serve as a Golden Dragon Maiden.
Satisfied, Lin Yun nodded and walked toward the opposite shore.
"Hand it over!"
The Scorching Heart Apricot instantly bristled, the surrounding air heating up noticeably.
Daring to show thorns?!
"Ice Empress!" Lin Yun's brows furrowed as he barked the command.
"Understood!" The Ice Empress smirked, her emerald-green eyes flashing with killing intent. The phantom of a massive pincer materialized around her right hand before slamming down.
"NO—!!" The Scorching Heart Apricot shrieked, its last resistance shattered under the Ice Empress's strike. The Ice Empress's Pincer snapped it clean in half.
Hummm…
A blood-red soul ring rose from the Scorching Heart Apricot's remains, a gauntlet-like soul bone floating at its center.
Meanwhile, the Ice Empress withdrew her hand, clutching a semi-solid, jade-like gel.
Scorching Heart Apricot: Deceased.
The entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well fell deathly silent. The Ice Empress's display had served as a brutal warning—any thought of resistance among the immortal herbs was instantly crushed.
After all, if you surrendered your essence, you might still live.
But if you resisted?
Death was guaranteed.
(End of Chapter)
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