The two immortal herbs, representing the extremes of ice and fire, stood out vividly within the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well. No matter who entered, these two extraordinary plants were the first to catch the eye.
Standing to the side, Dugu Bo twitched at the corner of his mouth.
"These two herbs are incredibly potent. Even a Titled Douluo who takes them recklessly will only end up with one result—instant death."
"Don't even think about touching them. Pick something else."
"I can even help recommend something restorative. But these two? They're pure, undiluted poison!"
Qian Renfeng rubbed his chin, deep in thought.
In the original story, Tang San had taken both herbs at once and jumped into the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well to neutralize the medicinal effects, thereby unlocking a new path of power.
No way I'm going to lose to Tang San.
Besides, immunity to both fire and ice was too tempting for Qian Renfeng to pass up.
"No need to worry, Senior. But do you happen to have any good wine?"
Dugu Bo was stunned.
He thought Renfeng was gearing up to consume the two poisonous herbs, but then the boy asked… about alcohol?
"Hahaha! You're a smart one, kid!"
"Of course I've got fine wine—plus great food and the best hot springs in the world!"
"Even other Titled Douluo don't get to enjoy these!"
Pleased with Renfeng's attitude, Dugu Bo laughed heartily and turned to go fetch his best wine.
As soon as he was out of sight, Qian Renfeng acted.
With a flick of his wrist, two long-handled tools appeared—one iron, one jade.
Sitting right in the center of the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well, he sent the iron shovel toward the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, and the jade shovel toward the Blazing Delicate Apricot.
Within moments, both herbs had been safely harvested.
"Huh… that wasn't as painful as I expected."
Without hesitation, Renfeng swallowed the essence of both herbs, sending two opposing forces—ice and fire—into his dantian (core).
But these two extreme energies naturally clashed. His body became like a furnace in the arctic—burning within, freezing without.
However, thanks to his immense soul power at level 96, he was able to forcibly suppress and contain the two energies.
Shortly after, Dugu Bo returned, wine in hand, ready to chat about his prized liquor. But what he saw made his heart sink.
To the left of Renfeng: a pile of scorched grass.
To the right: shards of frosted ice.
Both areas radiated signs of intense elemental activity.
"This kid… dared to eat both of those herbs?"
"At the same time?!"
Dugu Bo's eyes darkened with disappointment.
He had finally met someone he could enjoy a decent conversation with—and now he was going to die? What a shame.
But just then, a wave of holy energy surged from where Qian Renfeng sat. Behind him, four pairs of radiant angel wings unfurled.
This divine power forced the conflicting ice and fire energies to reconcile and merge.
"Angel Domain: Dissolution."
Within a three-meter radius, the Angel Domain created a powerful fusion effect, gradually neutralizing, cleansing, and refining all energy within it.
Normally used to erode an enemy's soul power, Qian Renfeng now turned the domain's purification power inward, allowing him to fully absorb the essence of both immortal herbs.
He couldn't absorb them entirely, of course—but he gained their most vital properties.
From this moment on, Qian Renfeng possessed true fire and ice immunity—the essence of elemental extremity.
And most impressively of all?
He didn't feel even a hint of pain.
He absorbed them effortlessly.
Moments later, to Dugu Bo's utter shock, Qian Renfeng stood up calmly and smiled.
"Senior, did you bring the wine?"
Dugu Bo's eyes went wide. The wine jug in his hand slipped from his fingers, but Qian Renfeng, with a flap of his angelic wings, reached out and caught it with ease.
"Senior, even if you didn't want to share, surely there's no need to break the bottle?"
With a grin, he uncorked the jug, letting the fragrance of the wine waft into the air.
Just one whiff could make someone drunk for three days and nights.
He had expected Dugu Bo's reaction. These two herbs had sat in this valley for so long—if Dugu Bo had been able to absorb them, he would've done so long ago.
There was no way he would've saved them for Tang San.
"Y-You… how did you absorb both of those poisons?"
"And that ability just now—that was a domain skill, wasn't it?!"
"You managed to dissolve both extreme energies and extract their pure essence?!"
Dugu Bo was completely flustered. He didn't even know how to describe what he had just witnessed. Qian Renfeng's performance had shattered his understanding of cultivation.
We're both Titled Douluo… Why is he this powerful?!
Qian Renfeng didn't answer. He just opened the wine jug, letting the intoxicating aroma fill the air.
"Senior, care to join me for a drink?"
Dugu Bo didn't hold back either. He poured himself a cup and downed it in one gulp.
"Hmph. I might not be able to beat you in a fight, but let's see who's the better drinker!"
Meanwhile…
Deep in the Sunset Forest, a group of uninvited guests wandered through the trees.
A girl, holding a map, muttered as she walked aimlessly:
"Where did that Second Young Master go?"
"This forest is massive and crawling with soul beasts. Could he have… been eaten?"
A tall, pale-skinned youth with silver-white hair and faintly crimson pupils scolded her sharply:
"Nana! Don't say such things!"
The crimson-tinged tip of his hair quivered with irritation—angry at his sister's reckless words.
The Second Young Master of Spirit Hall isn't someone you can speak about lightly!
Even if you think it, you don't say it out loud. Otherwise, the Worship Hall elders would have your head.
Another youth nearby seemed unfazed. He was burly and average-looking, with fiery red hair and even darker red eyes.
"Relax, Yue-ge. Nana's just being playful. What's the big deal?"
"Besides, we're out here under the guise of helping you with your training."
"There are no elders around. Say whatever you want."
"As long as Nana's happy, right? Don't you think so, Nana?"
Hu Liena ignored him, stuck out her tongue at Xie Yue, and made a silly face.
"Bleh~ You're a dummy, big brother!"
"Okay, okay—I won't say things like that anymore."
"But still, can you help me figure out where the Second Young Master might've gone?"