Chapter 127: "The Style of Wei Wu," Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
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After resting at a small town nearest to Sunset Forest, Lin Xuan found a secluded spot and took out the rank-eight spirit tool, the thousand-faced demonic visage, and placed it on his face. With a flash of light, his physique and appearance began to change.
He grew a few inches taller, his shoulders and back became broader, and his originally slender and well-proportioned frame now possessed a more robust and muscular texture.
That handsome face, which almost seemed unearthly, became resolute; the lines grew harder, and his features became sharply defined.
Most noticeably, a small scar appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The scar wasn't large, but it perfectly added a touch of danger to his cold, hard face. Combined with those icy eyes, his entire being exuded a standoffish indifference.
"Fushiguro Toji / Toji Fushiguro..."
Lin Xuan stood by the stream, looking at the familiar face reflected in the water, and grinned.
Then, the smile vanished from his face as he stepped into Sunset Forest.
The vegetation in Sunset Forest wasn't as dense as that of Star Dou Great Forest, providing a clearer field of vision. Sunlight filtered through the sparse canopy, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Lin Xuan moved quickly. Low-level Soul Beasts sensed the danger and avoided him from afar. Occasionally, a few blind ones would approach, only to add a few more traces of blood to the forest.
A few hours later, the sun was high in the sky.
Having traveled for half the day, Lin Xuan casually caught a Soft Bones Rabbit, found a relatively open area, and started a fire to roast it.
The rabbit meat sizzled over the flames, fat dripping and causing tiny sparks to fly. The golden skin gradually turned crispy, emitting an enticing and alluring aroma.
Lin Xuan's eyes were slightly closed, seemingly resting, but in reality, his mind was constantly receiving information sent back by the Tu Tu scattered in all directions.
Suddenly, his hand holding the roasted rabbit paused slightly. He then turned his head toward the dense forest on the left, a playful smile appearing on his face.
"Interesting..."
A moment later, following a violent rustling of the trees, a figure stumbled out of the dense forest.
The person was in tatters and covered in blood, clutching a storage soul tool at his waist while staggering forward.
His face was filled with anxiety, and he looked back frequently as if something terrifying was chasing him.
Beneath his feet, one white and two yellow Soul Rings flickered in and out of view.
He turned his head, preparing to continue running, but in the next instant, he froze in place.
Not far ahead, a muscular man with a cold, hard face was sitting on the ground, holding a sizzling, oily roasted rabbit in one hand and looking at him with interest.
The man was stunned for a moment, then a glimmer of hope erupted in his eyes.
"Friend! Help me!" he shouted, his voice filled with urgency and pleading. "If you save me, I will surely reward you handsomely in the future!"
As he spoke, he staggered toward Lin Xuan, but he hadn't even taken two steps.
"Swoosh—!"
Three arrows wreathed in faint black smoke shot out from the forest! Two of them struck the man squarely in the back!
"Pfft—!"
The man spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground. The storage soul tool at his waist was sent flying, rolling a few times before landing right in front of Lin Xuan.
The third arrow, however, came straight for Lin Xuan's face!
Lin Xuan tilted his head slightly, and the arrow whistled past his ear, thudding into the tree trunk behind him, its fletching still vibrating.
Looking at the arrow beside him, a cold glint flashed through his eyes.
The man on the ground struggled a few times, his eyes filled with resentment and indignation before finally settling into the stare of one who died with regrets.
Lin Xuan didn't look at him. He simply propped up his chin, a faint smile on his face as he watched the forest opposite him.
Before long, two more figures burst out from the dense woods.
The one in front held a black longbow, already drawn with an arrow notched and pointed directly at Lin Xuan. His gaze was wary, his muscles tense, ready to release at any moment.
The other man held a dark green short blade. He had a bloody gash over his left eye that looked grisly and terrifying, clearly a fresh wound.
Both of them had the same Soul Rings as the dead man: one white and two yellow.
The two glanced at the corpse on the ground, then at Lin Xuan, before their eyes instantly locked onto the storage soul tool in front of him.
The man with the short blade stepped forward and shouted harshly, "Kid! This has nothing to do with you! Give us that soul tool immediately, or else..."
He brandished the short blade, his tone grim. "Don't blame us for being ruthless!"
Lin Xuan glanced at him, then slowly set down the roasted rabbit meat. Under their murderous gazes, he picked up the storage soul tool and casually inspected it.
Inside lay a pale yellow Soul Bone.
A left arm bone, approximately a hundred years old.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. He understood exactly what was happening in an instant.
This kind of thing was all too common. If it didn't happen a dozen times a year in the Soul Beast forests, it would be considered a testament to the high character of Soul Masters.
Lin Xuan shook his head and looked at the two, chuckling softly.
"We've never met, yet the moment we do, you demand I do something for you. How very impolite. You won't even call me a friend."
Hearing this, the two were stunned. The man with the short blade looked bewildered and asked hesitantly,
"Then... if I call you a friend, will you give the storage bag back to me?"
Lin Xuan: "..."
The other man with the bow was dumbfounded. Once he realized what was happening, his face turned green with rage.
"Big brother! He's playing with you!"
Veins popped on the hand holding the bow as he pointed the arrow at Lin Xuan's brow, shouting, "This guy has already discovered the Soul Bone inside! I don't believe he doesn't have designs on it!"
"Big brother! Let's do it! If he doesn't die today, we'll never get that Soul Bone!"
Hearing this, the hesitation on the knife-wielder's face was gradually replaced by ruthlessness. He nodded and looked at Lin Xuan, his tone turning cold.
"Kid, I'm sorry. If you want to blame someone, blame your bad luck."
With that, he began to tentatively step forward while the other man drew his bowstring tight, the arrow locked onto Lin Xuan's forehead.
Lin Xuan didn't move. The smile remained on his face, but his gaze drifted subtly toward the dense forest on the right.
In the next instant, a burst of pink light suddenly descended!
"Boom!"
The light accurately blasted the two men, sending them flying back!
"How bold! In broad daylight! You actually dare to try and murder an innocent?!"
Accompanied by a pleasant female voice, a graceful figure rushed out from the dense forest.
It was a young girl about the same age as Lin Xuan. She had short pink hair that curled slightly at the ends, resting on her fragrant shoulders—a mess that somehow remained beautiful.
Even her eyes were a peculiar pink, shimmering like pink gemstones. Her pretty face was adorned with delicate features, giving her a bit of a mischievous look.
Beneath her feet, two yellow and two purple Soul Rings rhythmically pulsed.
The Soul Sect realm.
The two Soul Elders who had been blasted away struggled to their feet. Seeing this, they were instantly dumbfounded. Where was any thought of murder now?
They exchanged a look and scrambled back into the dense forest, not daring to look back.
The girl didn't give chase. She simply clapped her hands, looking proud as if to say, "When this young lady acts, it's a piece of cake."
Then she turned to look at Lin Xuan. When she saw that cold yet handsome face, her eyes instantly lit up.
"Hello, I'm Nan Qiuqiu!" she introduced herself with a smile, her tone carrying a familiar frankness. "Don't be nervous. I'm from the Earth Dragon Sect of the Heaven Dou Empire. I'm here in Sunset Forest to hunt Soul Beasts."
Lin Xuan nodded and stood up, chuckling softly. "Hello, I'm Zenin Chishō. Thank you for your help. Otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to avoid a hard-fought battle."
Just as Nan Qiuqiu was about to speak, an even more pleasant female voice rang out from the forest.
"A hard-fought battle?"
The voice was soft and melodious, yet it carried a faint hint of amusement.
"You must be joking, friend. With those two's strength, how could they have caused you even a bit of trouble?"
As the words fell, a graceful figure stepped slowly out of the dense forest. It was a stunning beauty.
She looked to be about thirty years old. Time had left not marks on her, but a refined charm.
She wore a purple qipao, perfectly tailored to highlight her exquisite curves. The collar was slightly open, revealing a section of her snowy neck and the faint outline of her collarbones.
She walked with a composed and elegant posture, every step seemingly following a certain rhythm. Her waist swayed gently, and her hemline fluttered; her entire being exuded the unique allure of a mature woman.
Her face was even more breathtaking—her features were like a painting, and her lips held a smile. Her beautiful eyes seemed to hold autumn waters. Her gaze fell on Lin Xuan, and in an instant, she had sized the young man up from head to toe.
Lin Xuan's eyes lit up slightly. Boss Cao was right, purple really does have a certain charm...
"Mom!"
Seeing the newcomer, Nan Qiuqiu instantly transformed from a quirky heroine into a timid kitten. She lowered her head in embarrassment, tracing circles on the ground with her toes.
"I... I just..."
Nan Shuishui walked to her side, lightly tapping her daughter's forehead and shooting her a look of mild reproach.
Just then, three figures emerged from the dense forest on the other side.
They were three youths dressed in uniform black clothing. On their left chests was an embroidered pink crystal-like pattern with the words "Earth Dragon" printed on it, and their hands were stained with faint traces of blood.
The three walked up to Nan Shuishui and said respectfully, "Sect Master, it's settled."
Nan Shuishui nodded. Nan Qiuqiu buried her head even lower, knowing she had been reckless. Being reckless was one thing, but failing to pull up the roots and eliminate the source of trouble had only added unnecessary complications.
Nan Shuishui didn't say much. She simply withdrew her gaze and looked at Lin Xuan, offering a slight smile that felt like a gentle spring breeze.
"Hello, friend. My name is Nan Shuishui, the Sect Master of the Earth Dragon Sect. My daughter acted on her own just now; I hope you don't mind."
Lin Xuan shook his head. "Why would I mind? If anything, I should be the one thanking you for your help."
With that, he casually tossed the storage soul tool to Nan Shuishui.
"There is a hundred-year Soul Bone inside. It's the very thing those three were fighting over. Consider it my thank-you gift to you."
Nan Shuishui caught the storage soul tool, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes. A hundred-year Soul Bone, while not top-tier, was not something to be discarded so casually.
This young man is not simple...
She nodded, not refusing the gift.
Lin Xuan didn't linger. He didn't have time to chat with Nan Shuishui and the others. Picking up the roasted rabbit, he nodded to the group and said,
"Everyone, may our paths cross again if fate allows."
After saying that, he turned and left, disappearing into the dense forest.
Nan Shuishui watched his receding back, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly with an unreadable expression.
Nan Qiuqiu leaned in, looking at her mother with a face full of confusion. "Mom? Even though you have a good temper, you've never been this polite before. You're a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse, for goodness' sake!"
The three Earth Dragon Sect disciples also nodded, their eyes filled with incomprehension.
Indeed, the Sect Master was a Soul Douluo. Was an ordinary person who could be threatened by two minor Soul Elders worth such courtesy?
Nan Shuishui withdrew her gaze and lightly tapped her daughter's forehead. "I told you to read more books, but you didn't listen. Now you have questions about everything, don't you?"
Nan Qiuqiu clutched her forehead, looking aggrieved. Nan Shuishui's tone softened as she continued, "That man seemed surprised by our appearance, but in reality, he had discovered us long ago."
"If you hadn't stepped in just now, he could have dealt with those two instantly himself."
Nan Qiuqiu's eyes widened, and she looked back at the figure that was about to vanish into the forest.
"He... He's that powerful?"
Nan Shuishui didn't answer. She just stared in that direction, a thoughtful light flashing in her eyes.
Lin Xuan gave her a very strange feeling, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong. If she had to describe it, it was as if she had no secrets at all in front of him.
After a moment, she withdrew her gaze, shook her head, and said softly, "Let's go."
In the distance, Lin Xuan took a bite of the roasted rabbit, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly. This was interesting; he hadn't expected to encounter people from the Earth Dragon Sect here...
He was quite interested in the Earth Dragon Sect—or more accurately, the Rouge Dragon Martial Soul with its Annihilation attribute.
After all, the Annihilation attribute shared some similarities with his Cursed Technique Reversal: Pure Lapis Lazuli. Not only that, he was also quite interested in the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Pith beneath the Earth Dragon Sect.
As he was thinking, Lin Xuan's eating motion suddenly paused. In his perception, several Tu Tu had lost contact at the same time, and these Tu Tu were all in the same direction.
He narrowed his eyes, finished the roasted rabbit in a few bites, stood up, and dashed directly toward that location.
As he ventured deeper into the Sunset Forest, the surrounding temperature dropped lower and lower.
This cold was not like the piercing, icy chill of the Extreme North, but rather a gloomy cold that seeped from the inside out.
It was like standing in the shadows with countless cold eyes staring at you, and countless venomous snakes flickering their tongues, ready to pounce at any moment.
Furthermore, the surrounding light had dimmed significantly.
Lin Xuan stopped, closed his eyes, and his Spiritual Power spread out like liquid mercury.
In his perception, fine particles floated in the surrounding space. These particles were a faint white, not dense, but they floated steadily in the air like silent ghosts.
"Miasma Toxin..." Lin Xuan opened his eyes, feeling a surge of joy. If nothing went wrong, he should have found the right place. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was within this miasma.
Without further hesitation, the purple-black wings of Shikigami: Nue suddenly unfurled from his back!
Golden lightning snakes slithered and coiled around the wings, emitting crackling explosions that completely enveloped his body.
As soon as the floating Miasma Toxins approached, they were scattered by the lightning and turned into nothingness.
Lin Xuan flapped his wings and flew rapidly toward the depths of the miasma.
A few minutes later, he arrived at the place where those Tu Tu had died. He looked up and was met with an unbelievable expanse of emerald green!
That rich emerald luster covered the entire land as far as the eye could see. Stalks of emerald-green plants were scattered in a seemingly messy yet complete carpet over the ground, leaving no gaps.
These emerald-green plants were not tall, only about half a meter in height.
Each one had nine strangely shaped leaves, the forms of which were utterly bizarre.
They looked somewhat like human palms but with seven fingers, while the larger ones even had nine fingers.
At their tips, large emerald-green flowers bloomed. Faint emerald-green mist emanated from the flower cores, constantly rising and spreading outward, eventually covering the entire forest and merging with the rainbow-colored toxic miasma in the sky.
Green Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flower.
A highly toxic substance that existed only in legends. Its toxicity was strong enough to make any Soul Beast recoil in fear, and its presence often meant a true treasure land was nearby.
Lin Xuan looked up into the distance. Large clouds of toxic miasma lay behind this field of Green Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flowers, slowly settling downward. Their density seemed no less than that of the clouds in the sky earlier.
Undoubtedly, the place where they were sinking must be a valley.
The valley where the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was located.
The corners of Lin Xuan's mouth curled up slightly. He had finally found it.
He retracted the wings of Shikigami: Nue, and the golden lightning coiling around him also dissipated. The moment both disappeared, Cursed Technique Reversal: Pure Lapis Lazuli was activated!
A brilliant golden radiance emerged around Lin Xuan. Wherever the light passed, the floating toxic miasma of the Green Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flowers was instantly decomposed into nothingness.
Within three feet of his body, nothing could approach.
Lin Xuan raised his hand, looking at the flowing radiance in his palm, and smiled slightly.
"This is starting to feel a bit like the Limitless."
He stepped forward, entering that emerald-green forbidden zone of death.
As he passed, the Green Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flowers withered one after another. The toxins that would give even a Titled Douluo a headache were like snow meeting a scorching sun before that golden radiance.
Finally, Lin Xuan reached the edge of the valley, and his vision suddenly opened up.
The sky was covered by rainbow toxic clouds, and sunlight filtered through the layers, illuminating the entire valley as if it were wrapped in a rainbow.
The light was soft and dazzling, and when it fell on his body, it actually carried a hint of warmth.
The valley walls were covered with rainbow vines that shimmered with a gem-like luster, decorating the entire cliffside like multicolored glass.
Occasionally, a gentle breeze blew, and the vines swayed lightly, scattering spots of phosphorescence that were breathtakingly beautiful.
Inside the valley grew countless plants.
Exotic flowers of all colors competed for beauty. Some were fiery red like burning flames, some were crystal clear as if formed from ice crystals, some emitted a faint blue light like a dream, and some hung with heavy fruit, radiating varying degrees of treasure-like light.
Even someone who knew nothing about plants could easily see their extraordinary nature upon arriving here.
And at the very center of the valley was a lake.
The lake wasn't large, but it was clearly divided into two parts. One side was icy white, with a faint white chill rising from the surface; just getting close, one could feel a cold that pierced to the bone.
The other side was fiery red, and the light above the water's surface was slightly distorted. Heat waves rolled toward him, as if they would burn a person at any moment.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Gazing down at this treasure land, the corners of Lin Xuan's mouth curled up. He then cleared his throat and took out an amplification soul tool from his storage soul tool.
"Hello, hello—" His voice echoed through the valley via the amplifier, "Fragrant Kirin仙品, open the door for a guest!"
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