Immortal Ice and Fire Plant

**Chapter 54 Immortal Ice and Fire Plant**

"Really?"

"Old Ghost, did you really find it?"

Upon hearing Gui Mei's words, Yue Guan became even more excited than Gu Ziyi, immediately widening his eyes in astonishment.

Although Gu Ziyi was also somewhat excited, he wasn't as incredulous as Yue Guan.

Knowing that the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was indeed located in Sunset Forest, it was only a matter of when they'd find the exact location.

Now, it seemed luck was on their side, allowing them to locate it quickly.

"I found it!"

The Ghost simply replied in a cold tone.

"Come on, take us there quickly!"

After hearing his friend's confirmation, Yue Guan urged him to lead the way swiftly.

For him, simply seeing an Immortal Plant with his own eyes was a great blessing, regardless of whether he obtained any of its benefits.

"I'll lead; follow me!"

The Ghost kept it brief as he guided them.

Gui Mei placed a hand on one of Gu Ziyi's shoulders, while Yue Guan put his hand on the other.

Fwosh—

With that, they picked up Gu Ziyi and moved swiftly through the forest, following Gui Mei's lead.

Together, Gui Mei and Yue Guan disregarded any other concerns and focused solely on heading toward the mapped location.

Even so, it took them two hours to travel there, finally arriving at a high mountain with a dense forest.

Upon reaching the mountaintop, the terrain abruptly changed. In front of the group lay an inverted cone-shaped mountain hollow. They stood on the edge of this hollow, feeling intense, humid heat wafting up from below, tinged with the unique smell of sulfur.

The hollow resembled a volcanic crater.

Beneath them stretched a deep valley, with steam rising from within.

Typically, a Soul Master wouldn't venture into such a place without good reason.

Most people wouldn't think a canyon would appear atop a giant peak, as if it had been ravaged by something powerful.

When powerful Soul Masters come here to hunt Soul Beasts, they usually sense for the presence of beasts first. However, no beasts dwell within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, so one wouldn't descend to the bottom.

Even weaker Soul Masters would avoid going down after seeing a place like this atop a mountain.

The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was indeed hidden here, making it difficult for anyone to discover.

"The Immortal Plant is down there. Let's go down!"

With Gui Mei's prompt, he jumped into the well, and Yue Guan quickly followed, protecting Gu Ziyi as they descended.

Moments later, the three of them reached the bottom of the ravine.

Upon arrival, Gu Ziyi immediately spotted a small ice-and-fire pool at the center of the garden. One side of the pool was blazing red, while the other was icy blue.

Hot, shimmering steam rose from the red side of the pool.

"This… this place…"

"There are so many Immortal Plant scents…"

At that moment, Yue Guan's whole body trembled with excitement, for he could smell the aroma of countless Immortal Plants upon arriving.

These were the scents of the highest quality herbs!

He could hardly believe his senses, as he felt he must be dreaming—how could there be so many exquisite flowers and plants in one place?

"Beautiful Silk Tulip…"

"Narcissus Jade Flesh Bone…"

"Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid…"

"Origin Energy Immortal Herb…"

"…"

Seeing so many Immortal Plants, Yue Guan felt his soul quiver in excitement. Finally, he spotted a strange, velvet chrysanthemum that perfectly resembled his Martial Soul.

Plop~

Yue Guan suddenly appeared before the strange plant, dropping to his knees in awe.

"The Velvet Heaven Singular Chrysanthemum…"

"Hahaha, it's really a Velvet Heaven Singular Chrysanthemum…"

"To witness such a beautiful Immortal Plant with my own eyes—if I were to die today, I, Yue Guan, could rest in peace…"

Yue Guan knelt in excitement before the Chrysanthemum Immortal Plant, wanting to touch it delicately but refraining from doing so.

"That old man…"

Watching his friend's excitement, Gui Mei let out a slight smile.

He understood why Yue Guan was so moved but couldn't feel the same excitement himself.

"Delicate Infernal Apricot and Octagonal Ice Grass!"

Gu Ziyi's eyes quickly spotted the two rarest Immortal Plants in the entire well—the Delicate Infernal Apricot and the Octagonal Ice Grass!

These two Immortal Plants absorbed the power of chaotic water generated from the harmonized fire and ice hot spring source, making the well's chaotic water plentiful for these two plants' growth.

Individually, each was a potent poison to anyone. Only when both were taken together could they bring immense benefits to the user.

"Professor Yue Guan, it's the Delicate Infernal Apricot and the Octagonal Ice Grass!"

"They've appeared together. Professor Yue Guan, you once said that if any Immortal Plant could yield miraculous effects, it would be these two plants!"

"I wish to absorb them!"

Gu Ziyi informed Yue Guan of his decision.

"Delicate Infernal Apricot and Octagonal Ice Grass?"

Hearing Gu Ziyi's words, Yue Guan looked up in astonishment, his gaze settling on the two Immortal Plants by the Ice and Fire Well.

"They truly exist in the same place…"

Yue Guan was awestruck. In his mind, the probability of such a phenomenon was negligible, bordering on the impossible.

These two Immortal Plants typically appear only in extremely hot or extremely cold locations.

However, seeing the abundance of Immortal Plants here, Yue Guan accepted that the occurrence of such a phenomenon was more extraordinary than the simultaneous appearance of fire and ice herbs in one place.

"Your Highness, are you certain?"

"These two Immortal Plants are extremely toxic individually. Although my Martial Soul senses that taking both at once would be beneficial…"

Yue Guan cautiously reminded Gu Ziyi, concerned about any potential risks.

"Professor Yue Guan, do you not trust your own Martial Soul?"

Hearing this, Gu Ziyi laughed and questioned him.

"Impossible. My Martial Soul assures me that there's absolutely no problem in taking them both!"

After hearing Gu Ziyi's words, Yue Guan quickly replied.

"It's decided, then!"

"Professor Yue Guan, Senior Ghost!"

"Please assist me by picking one of the two Immortal Plants and tossing them to me at the same time when I give the command!"

"I believe in Professor Yue Guan's Martial Soul!"

"I also feel a vague pull within my Martial Soul for these two Immortal Plants!"

Gu Ziyi said resolutely.

The last sentence, however, was a fabricated story, to reassure the two of them.

In any case, Gu Ziyi knew that as long as he absorbed both the ice and fire Immortal Plants simultaneously, he would be fine.

Gui Mei didn't immediately respond but looked over at Yue Guan.

He knew his friend had the most expertise in these plants and would only proceed if Yue Guan was confident.

Seeing Gu Ziyi's determined expression, Yue Guan realized he was serious.

"Alright, if Your Highness has the courage, we'll accompany you!"

Yue Guan agreed.

What mattered most was trust in his Martial Soul.

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(End of the Chapter)

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