Dai Chengfeng's heart was filled with excitement. The reason he had spoken so much to a stranger like Dugu Yan, though partly due to Ye Lingling, was fundamentally to gain access to Dugu Bo's medicinal garden—the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well.
Otherwise, what did Dugu Yan's poisoning have to do with him?
Now that Dugu Yan had offered to search for herbs in the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well…
Dai Chengfeng's goal had been fully achieved.
After all, Dugu Bo only had one granddaughter. How could he possibly refuse her request?
'Moreover, that Old Poison is also suffering from severe poison himself…'
Thinking this, Dai Chengfeng lowered his head to look at Dugu Yan, who was clutching his arm tightly, biting her thin lips, and gazing at him with pitiful eyes. He nodded slightly.
"If it's Elder Dugu Bo's medicinal garden, we might indeed find the herbs needed to save you."
"After all, as a Title Douluo, Elder Dugu Bo's garden must be extraordinary."
Hearing that Dai Chengfeng was willing to save her, Dugu Yan's eyes filled with gratitude and joy, completely abandoning her earlier arrogance.
She bit her lip, her eyes brimming with shame and regret. "Thank you, Prince Dai Chengfeng. Even after how I treated you earlier, you're still willing to help me without holding a grudge. I'm sorry…"
Dai Chengfeng waved his hand dismissively. "Miss Dugu, there's no need for this."
"We were strangers before, so it's natural that you didn't trust me."
"After all, if someone suddenly told me on the street that I wouldn't live past thirty, I'd demand an explanation too."
"Besides, you're Lingling's close sister."
"With Lingling here, how could I possibly ignore someone in need?"
Looking at Dai Chengfeng, Ye Lingling lightly bit her lips, her eyes flickering with emotion.
"Thank you, Chengfeng…"
Ye Renxin stroked his white beard with a smile, glancing at his granddaughter Ye Lingling and then at Dai Chengfeng. He gave a subtle nod, lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan thanked Dai Chengfeng again and gently held Ye Lingling's hand. "Lingling, you'll always be my best friend."
"Yan'er, you're my best friend too."
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng looked at the emotionally moved "sisters" and spoke again.
"However, Miss Dugu Yan."
"Your poison shouldn't be delayed for too long—it becomes harder to cure the longer it persists. Do you know where Elder Dugu Bo is now?"
"When can you take me to his medicinal garden?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan looked at Dai Chengfeng.
"Prince Dai Chengfeng, Grandfather isn't currently in Tiandou City. He's in the Sunset Forest, tending to his medicinal garden…"
She turned to Ye Renxin. "Grandpa Ye, didn't you say earlier that you planned to go to Sunset Forest with Prince Dai Chengfeng?"
"Take me along too. After dealing with the Dark Golden Terror Claw Bear, we can head to Grandfather's medicinal garden together, alright?"
Ye Renxin instinctively nodded. Since he was already planning to go to Sunset Forest and had confirmed there were no hundred-thousand-year soul beasts there, bringing Dugu Yan along wouldn't be a problem.
Moreover—
Dugu Bo was a Title Douluo, and opportunities to owe a favor to a Title Douluo were rare…
Though tempted, Ye Renxin ultimately turned to Dai Chengfeng to seek his opinion.
"Chengfeng, what do you think?"
"Is that so?"
Dai Chengfeng rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
Seeing this, Ye Lingling grabbed Dai Chengfeng's arm and gently shook it. "Chengfeng…"
Dugu Yan also looked tense.
Finally, Dai Chengfeng smiled at Ye Lingling. "If that's the case, let's all go together!"
"You're the best, Chengfeng…"
Ye Lingling's face lit up with joy upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's agreement, her eyes sparkling with happiness.
Dugu Yan also let out a sigh of relief, her gratitude deepening. "Thank you, Prince Dai Chengfeng."
At this moment, Ye Renxin stood up. "Originally, I wanted to rest in Tiandou City for a few more days."
"After all, our trip to the Great Star Dou Forest was incredibly perilous, and even now, this old body of mine still trembles at the memory."
"But since Chengfeng has agreed to let Little Yan'er join us, and her poison can't wait too long, let's set off tomorrow morning, shall we?"
Dai Chengfeng nodded. "Agreed."
After all, knowing that something might happen in Wu'an City, he didn't want to delay. Returning to Wu'an City sooner would give him peace of mind.
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Since they were leaving early the next day, Dai Chengfeng and Ye Renxin didn't linger further but prepared to rest early.
Exiting the room.
Ye Renxin looked at Dai Chengfeng. "Chengfeng, come with me for a moment."
Dai Chengfeng's eyes brightened. "Of course, Elder Ye."
Soon, they arrived at Ye Renxin's room.
Dai Chengfeng curiously looked around. The room was simple, yet it was heavily scented with medicinal herbs.
Ye Renxin walked straight to an antique bookshelf filled with many books.
His gaze swept across the shelves, his fingers lightly brushing against the spines of old books. Soon, the bookshelf rotated slightly, revealing hidden compartments in the wall behind it.
Ye Renxin picked out a slightly yellowed, nameless ancient text, handling it carefully.
"Chengfeng, this book contains the knowledge of immortal herbs you wanted."
Turning around, Ye Renxin handed the ancient book to Dai Chengfeng, his face bearing a gentle smile.
"Finally!"
A flash of excitement shot through Dai Chengfeng's eyes. He quickly extended both hands to receive the book, cradling it carefully, his voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Elder Ye, for lending me this book in advance. You've truly done me a great favor."
Ye Renxin waved his hand, still smiling. "Don't mention it. We're family."
"I see you've been busy and tired these past few days, so go back and rest."
"There's no rush to return the book. Take it with you, and read it slowly on the way to Sunset Forest."
Dai Chengfeng nodded firmly. "Elder Ye, rest assured. I understand."
With that, he turned and gently closed the door, leaving the room.
Back in his own room, Dai Chengfeng couldn't wait to sit by the bed, his curiosity brimming as he slowly opened the nameless ancient book.
"Yearning Heartbroken Red!"
The first page featured an immortal herb Dai Chengfeng was familiar with: "The Yearning Heartbroken Red has the power to revive the dead and regenerate flesh, as well as significantly increase soul power…"
"Before harvesting, its appearance is that of an ordinary white flower, about the size of an adult's palm, resembling a peony. It has no leaves, and its stem connects to…"
Looking at the detailed descriptions of the immortal herbs, Dai Chengfeng's eyes sparkled with delight.
Excitedly, he flipped through several more pages.
"Infernal Delicate Apricot, Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Beautiful Silk Tulip…"
This book not only contained the immortal herbs explicitly mentioned in the original story but also many others Dai Chengfeng had never heard of.
Moreover, nearly every herb had detailed descriptions—its growing environment (some on snow-capped peaks year-round, others hidden in deep, damp valleys), its effects (reviving the dead, enhancing strength), and methods of identification—all meticulously documented.
A faint smile spread across Dai Chengfeng's lips as he gazed at the book with excitement. "With this book, I'll never have to worry about not recognizing immortal herbs again!"
"What's this?!"
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng's pupils suddenly contracted. He saw an extraordinarily unique lotus flower, with five differently colored leaves surrounding four budding flowers.
"Four-Spirit… Five-Element Lotus!"