MM Racing Chapter 23 Gathering Immortal Herbs, Refining the Body with Ice and Fire!
Chapter 23 Gathering Immortal Herbs, Refining the Body with Ice and Fire!
Dead silence...
Deep in the Sunset Forest, only the rustling of the wind through the treetops and Dugu Bo's heavy, painful breathing remained in the deep pit.
The killing intent in Tang Hao's deep eyes had not completely faded; it was merely covered by a thick layer of doubt.
He slowly turned his head, his gaze falling squarely on his son, his brows furrowed, and his deep, authoritative voice rang out: "Xiao Ren, give me a reason."
The voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.
Tang Hao could tolerate Dugu Bo's offense, but he could never tolerate a Title Douluo who knew his and Tang Ren's identities and was still alive.
This is a huge hidden danger that could threaten Tang Ren's safety.
Tang Ren understood that Tang Hao was giving him a chance to explain.
If her reasons failed to convince him, then in the next second, the thunderous rage of the Haotian Hammer would completely reduce Dugu Bo in the deep pit to dust.
He stood ramrod straight, his small body meeting his father's scrutinizing gaze, his eyes clear and resolute: "Father, killing him is simple. But keeping him alive will be of greater use."
Tang Ren paused, organized his thoughts, and then laid out his carefully considered plan in its entirety:
"You can't stay by my side forever, and the threat from the Spirit Hall will always exist. Although Lingling's family is powerful, they specialize in healing and have limited combat capabilities."
"And Dugu Bo, he is a Title Douluo, a Title Douluo known for his poison, feared by all forces."
"If we can make him a guest elder of the Ye family, and with his reputation in charge, then anyone who wants to mess with me or Lingling will have to think twice about the consequences of offending a 'Poison Douluo'."
"This way, you can do what you want with more peace of mind."
The cold glint in Tang Hao's eyes gradually melted away as Tang Ren narrated, replaced by a thoughtful and... gratified expression.
He never expected that his son, who was not even seven years old, would consider things so deeply and thoroughly, even taking his own situation into account.
It seems that leaving the child with Tang Yuehua was indeed the right choice.
Tang Ren stopped looking at his father, turned around, and walked to the edge of the pit, looking down at the disheveled figure at the bottom.
He abandoned the filial devotion he showed his father, adopting a calm and solemn expression, and asked in a clear voice, using the respectful term for a powerful figure:
"Senior Dugu Bo, my father can give you a chance to live. You must have heard what I just said. I ask you, are you willing to become a guest retainer of the Ye family and protect my safety?"
Deep in the pit, Dugu Bo's body trembled violently. His emerald green eyes were fixed on the boy at the edge of the pit, and a tidal wave of emotions surged within him!
To be, or not to be?
Dignity, or humiliation?
That devastating hammer blow had completely shattered all his pride as a Title Douluo.
He knew that if the demon-like man by the pit was willing, he wouldn't survive even a second longer.
This is the only way for him to survive!
He has to survive!
Yan Yan... In his mind, the image of his most beloved granddaughter, Dugu Yan, with her charming smile appeared.
If he dies, Yan Yan will be all alone in this world, with no one to rely on!
Even if I have to die, I'll wait until Yan Yan has truly grown up and is able to stand on her own!
Thinking of this, all the struggle and resentment in Dugu Bo's eyes transformed into a desire for life.
He cast aside all the humiliation that had just occurred, struggled to raise his head, and roared hoarsely, "I...I'm willing!"
"very good."
Seeing this, Tang Ren nodded in satisfaction. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately released his Martial Soul!
The golden Tree of Life swayed gracefully, and its deep purple soul ring suddenly lit up!
"A Flowing Light Cycle!"
An extremely rich, golden light, like a warm stream, descended from the sky and precisely enveloped Dugu Bo.
This is Tang Ren actively extending his goodwill.
The moment the light entered his body, Dugu Bo shuddered!
He could clearly feel that his broken and dislocated bones were being rapidly realigned and healed under the pull of a gentle yet powerful life energy!
What horrified him even more was that during the treatment, the deadly poison of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent King, which had been like a leech, penetrating deep into his bones, actually faded away slightly under the cleansing effect of this life energy!
Although it was only a slight feeling, the long-lost sense of relaxation almost made him groan out loud!
What terrifying healing power!
A moment later, the bones were set, and Tang Ren immediately ended his soul skill. His face turned pale in an instant, and his body swayed, as if his soul power was exhausted.
Tang Hao took in his son's superb "performance" and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips, but he didn't say anything more.
With a wave of his hand, an invisible soul force lifted Dugu Bo and brought him out of the deep pit.
"Let's go."
Protected by Tang Hao's vast and boundless soul power, the three ignored the emerald green poison barrier around them, which was enough to kill even a Soul Douluo, and headed straight for the center of the forest.
After passing through the poisonous barrier, the view suddenly opened up before us.
A huge basin appeared before them, and in the center of the basin was a peculiar spring that exuded both extreme cold and extreme heat!
The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire!
Around the spring, countless exotic flowers and plants that had long since disappeared from the outside world grew. Their shapes and colors were exactly the same as the drawings in Tang Ren's memory!
"Make your move!" Tang Hao shouted in a low voice.
The father and son, like rats that have broken into a rice granary, began a frenzied looting spree!
During the harvesting process, they were extremely careful to leave the roots and stems of these medicinal herbs to ensure that they could continue to grow, which could be considered as leaving a glimmer of hope for Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo stood to the side, watching the father and son frantically harvest the medicinal herbs he had guarded for so many years like a swarm of locusts, his face turning green with rage. His heart was bleeding!
Only now did he truly realize just how terrifyingly valuable this treasure land he had discovered by chance was!
Soon, Tang Hao had finished picking most of the immortal herbs, packed them into jade boxes, and handed them over to Tang Ren for safekeeping.
Among these magical herbs, there were some suitable for him, but he clearly did not intend to consume them; instead, he wanted to leave them all for his son.
Tang Ren carefully put away the immortal herbs. Then, his gaze fell on the last two unharvested peerless immortal herbs near the source of the ice spring and the fire spring—the Eight-Cornered Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot!
He took a deep breath and took out the black iron dagger and a warm, pure jade tablet that he had prepared beforehand from his soul tool.
He first used a black iron dagger to carefully cut the fiery apricot tree, which was entirely red and resembled a delicate daffodil, from its root.
Then, using a pure jade tablet, he cut out the white, jade-like, eight-cornered Mystic Ice Grass.
Under the horrified gazes of Tang Hao and Dugu Bo, Tang Ren did not hesitate at all and stuffed two immortal herbs with completely opposite medicinal properties into his mouth at the same time!
"Xiao Ren!" Tang Hao exclaimed in shock.
He had also read the information, and according to the information, both of these plants were poisonous!
A short while later, the terrifying effects of the drug suddenly erupted!
Tang Ren's body was suddenly covered by a layer of icy blue cold air, and even his hair and eyebrows were covered with frost.
The next moment, a scorching red heat emanated from his body, turning his entire body bright red!
Ice blue and fiery red, two extreme colors, alternate wildly on his small body, making him look extremely eerie!
Just as Tang Hao was about to forcefully suppress him, Tang Ren used all his strength to tear open his shirt and leaped into the air with a painful roar!
"Thump—!"
His small body leaped precisely into the center of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, where ice and fire converged!
The Ice and Fire Body Tempering Ceremony has officially begun!