With that thought, Yang Yunhai quickly took a bottle of Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well water from his soul tool.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well water might be deadly poison to animal-type soul beasts, but for plants, it was an excellent tonic. This could be seen from the lush medicinal herbs growing around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and from how, in the original story, Tang San chose to transplant the Blue Silver Emperor there.
Of course, it also depended on the situation.
If the cold spring and hot spring were used separately, they could still be very destructive to plants without the corresponding attribute.
One could freeze a plant to death, while the other could scald it to death. Only when combined, creating a mutually restraining and nurturing effect, could all plants benefit.
And even then, they couldn't be placed too close.
Otherwise, the energy would be overwhelming, and weaker plants could easily be overpowered and die. It was just like growing vegetables,watering was fine in moderation, but if you soaked them directly, the roots would rot.
With this in mind, he found an open area, released his martial soul, and extended vines into the ground.
Once they dug deep enough, he took out a small porcelain bottle, poured some spring water inside, and placed it in the hole.
Then he refilled the soil, letting the spring water seep in gradually through evaporation.
After finishing, he went to another patch of thriving Blue Silver Grass not far from the wooden house to bury more spring water.
Soon, after planting several such spots, he felt the joy conveyed by the surrounding Blue Silver Grass. Satisfied, he returned to the house.
He took a comfortable bath, changed into pajamas, and lay in bed to sleep.
Half an hour later, in another room, Yin'e tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. Without holding Yang Yunhai's arm and without that familiar feeling from their shared bloodline, her heart felt empty.
After a while, she turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing, who was already breathing steadily in sleep, and didn't dare disturb her. She glanced toward Yang Yunhai's room,the source of that familiar presence.
After thinking it over, she quietly left her bedroom.
Before long, she was holding Yang Yunhai's arm, shifting closer, a sweet smile on her face.
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Yang Yunhai got up early.
Sensing something in his palm, he turned his head, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
He pulled his hand back and gently shook her shoulder. When her eyelashes trembled and her eyes opened slowly, he said,
"Yin'e, time to get up."
Yin'e lowered her head quickly and whispered, "Yun, I couldn't sleep last night, so I sneaked over."
"It's fine." Yang Yunhai smiled and got out of bed.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing also woke up and noticed the empty space beside her. She thought for a moment.
Soon, in the living room,
When Zhu Zhuqing walked out of the bedroom, Yang Yunhai was coming from the kitchen carrying breakfast, smiling helplessly.
Floating nearby, Yin'e hurried over to Zhu Zhuqing, head lowered timidly.
"I'm sorry, Sister Zhuqing. I really couldn't sleep last night. You were already asleep, and I didn't dare wake you, so I went to find Yun."
"It's fine," Zhu Zhuqing said with a smile.
"Zhuqing, come have breakfast first," Yang Yunhai said, setting a plate on the table and sitting down.
Zhu Zhuqing followed and sat beside him to eat.
As they ate, Yang Yunhai thought about how Yin'e had come to him last night despite having Zhuqing with her.
"Could it be… not just because she can't adapt to the soul bone space?" he wondered, recalling Yin'e's closeness to him from the start.
Maybe there was another reason,something beyond habit or the soul bone space.
Was it because of their shared bloodline?
After some thought, he looked at Yin'e.
"Yin'e, you had Zhuqing with you last night. Why couldn't you sleep?"
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing also looked over curiously.
After reading the note Yang Yunhai had given her yesterday and hearing his explanation, Zhu Zhuqing had originally thought Yin'e clung to him simply because she couldn't adapt to the soul bone space, and because he was the first person she saw upon waking. But after last night, she wasn't so sure.
Yin'e thought for a while before answering, "There's a feeling on Yun that makes me feel comfortable and warm. As long as I'm with Yun, I'm not afraid of anything."
It was the bloodline,Yang Yunhai's special bloodline had evolved through consuming the Blue Silver Emperor's true form. While not a direct inheritance, it was still of the same origin, making Yin'e instinctively feel familiarity and comfort. Zhu Zhuqing guessed as much.
She exchanged a glance with Yang Yunhai, who mouthed the word "bloodline."
It seemed they would have to wait until Yin'e matured mentally. Zhu Zhuqing sighed inwardly.
Yang Yunhai also thought, This won't do. I need to find Yin'e a different home,maybe the spiritual sea mentioned in the sequel. That way, her vision of the world will broaden, and she'll be more comfortable. I can even block her perception when needed… and focus on more important matters with Zhuqing.
He nodded slightly and didn't say more. They continued eating breakfast.
Forty-five minutes later, they headed to the training grounds together.
When they arrived, Dugu Yan immediately called out to Yu Tianheng and ran toward them.
"Xiaohai, Zhuqing!" she said with a smile.
"Yan-jie, you came back last night?" Yang Yunhai asked.
"Yes, I wanted to see you two early this morning, so I had Grandpa send me back early," Dugu Yan replied with a smile. Then her expression turned serious, and she bowed deeply to Yang Yunhai. "Xiaohai, thank you so much this time."
The medicines he refined for her not only detoxified her but also restored her health. Her grandfather said there were even better ones to come. Her high-quality soul bone absorption was also thanks to him.
Her grandfather had told her to remember Yang Yunhai's kindness forever and never harm him.
The debt of saving her life was not something she could take lightly.
"Yan-jie, there's no need to be so polite. We're all friends,it's natural to help each other," Yang Yunhai said with a smile.
But Dugu Yan shook her head. "Feelings are feelings, and favors are favors. I can tell the difference."
Yang Yunhai chuckled. "If we're talking about favors, your grandfather has also helped me. So you don't owe me anything."
Glancing at the others nearby, he didn't mention rare treasures.
"No matter what, Yan-jie, the fact that you're better now is the most important thing."
"Mm." She nodded with a smile.
"Come on, Yan-jie, the others are waiting," Yang Yunhai said.
The three walked over to the group.
"Thanks, Xiaohai," Yu Tianheng said.
"You're welcome," Yang Yunhai replied.
Qin Ming then clapped his hands to gather everyone's attention. "Now that everyone's here, I'll announce the next training plan. After today's training, you'll get three days off. Then we'll head to Heaven Dou City's Great Spirit Arena for actual combat training."
He looked at Dugu Yan.
"I've already asked her,although the residual poison in her body will take a long time to clear, with Xiaohai's medicine, she can fight without risk."
Yang Yunhai nodded. "Not only that, fighting can help improve blood circulation and activate the body, aiding the absorption of the medicine."
"Then it's settled. Let's begin today's training," Qin Ming said with a smile.
"Yes!" everyone responded.
Training went on until noon.
When they stopped to stretch and rest under the shade, Dugu Yan suddenly turned to Yang Yunhai.
"Xiaohai, Grandpa said last night he wants to invite you and Zhuqing to our home for a meal to thank you properly. We have three days off…"
"Xiaohai, do you have other plans?"