Facing Dugu Bo's inquiry, Lu Yunzhou decided not to beat around the bush any longer. Meeting Dugu Bo's expectant gaze, he spoke directly.
"To be honest, Xue'er and I plan to marry soon, and from then on, she will be my Dao companion."
Hearing this, before Lu Yunzhou could finish his words, Dugu Bo interrupted with a hearty laugh.
"So, your visit to the Sunset Forest today is to personally invite this old man to your wedding, is that it? Well, of course, I'll attend. Even if you didn't invite me, I'd still shamelessly crash the party for food and drink."
Saying so, a wide smile spread across Dugu Bo's face.
"This kid has some sense—he knows to come and invite me personally."
As Dugu Bo thought this, joy filled his heart.
Lu Yunzhou smiled and shook his head slightly before revealing his true purpose for coming.
"Uncle Dugu, as you know, I've been without parents since I was young. If not for your kindness in taking me in back then, I would've long perished. To me, you're like a father who granted me a second life. Therefore, if you don't mind, I hope you can stand in as my father during my wedding."
The moment Lu Yunzhou finished his words, silence fell.
For a long time, Dugu Bo did not respond. He was visibly stunned by the request. After all, how could he not be?
Time passed, and eventually, Dugu Bo regained his composure. Confirming that he hadn't misheard, a mischievous glint appeared in his eyes as he gave his reply.
"Of course, there's no problem with that," he said with a grin. "But before that, to ensure everything goes smoothly at your wedding, how about you practice by calling me 'Father' right now?"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression turned expectant, clearly waiting for the moment.
Lu Yunzhou frowned slightly, his brows knitting together as he processed the request. His puzzled voice followed.
"Call you what?"
"Father!" Dugu Bo replied without hesitation, his tone firm and serious.
"Right here!" Lu Yunzhou answered without missing a beat.
Dugu Bo: "…"
Qian Renxue: "＼(◎o◎)／!"
After chatting with Dugu Bo for a while longer to confirm his attendance, Lu Yunzhou proceeded to his next task for the day.
"Lu, you bastard! What is this place? Why are there so many treasures here?"
Qian Renxue's astonishment was palpable as she looked at the abundance of priceless immortal herbs surrounding them. She unconsciously swallowed, her shock evident.
Immortal herbs—treasures of immense value—were rarer than even ten-thousand-year Soul Bones. If a Titled Douluo were given the choice between an immortal herb and a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone, they would undoubtedly choose the herb.
And yet, in this mysterious location, immortal herbs were as common as grass.
It was no wonder Qian Renxue was shaken. Even someone like her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, would be dumbfounded if he saw this. The sheer number and variety of herbs here were unparalleled.
Smiling slightly, Lu Yunzhou explained, "This place is called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. It is one of the Douluo Continent's three great treasure troves.
"For plant-based Soul Beasts, this is paradise. It's also a natural breeding ground for immortal-grade herbs. Most of the herbs here were cultivated by me personally."
Pride flashed across Lu Yunzhou's face as he spoke. He wasn't exaggerating. Without his efforts, he wouldn't dare to casually use treasures like Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma and Fiery Chrysanthemum as tea leaves.
Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "So, aside from this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, what are the other two treasure troves?"
Without hesitation, Lu Yunzhou replied, "The other two are the Dragon Valley and the Heaven and Earth Affection Valley."
As their conversation continued, the two arrived at the edge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"Lu, you bastard! When you have time, take me to see the other two treasure troves. Honestly, I'm curious—after all, I've never heard of these places before," Qian Renxue said, her gaze fixed on the red and blue spring below.
"Sure, sure, no problem. I'll take you when the time comes," Lu Yunzhou replied with a smile.
In truth, he planned to visit the other two places anyway. After all, the Dragon God's Heart was still in the Dragon Valley, and the Heaven and Earth Affection Valley contained a divine inheritance. How could he pass up such opportunities?
Feeling the immense energy radiating from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Qian Renxue gulped nervously and hid behind Lu Yunzhou. She asked cautiously, "Lu, you bastard, if I go down there, will I be cooked alive or frozen into an ice block?"
"You'll only know if you try," Lu Yunzhou replied with a grin. Without warning, he wrapped his arm around her slender waist and leaped into the well.
As they entered, two stalks of immortal herbs shot out from the ground and followed them into the spring at lightning speed.
"Transform!"
At Lu Yunzhou's command, the pure essence of the two herbs was instantly extracted and infused into Qian Renxue's body.
One was the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, and the other, the Infernal Delicate Apricot.
Lu Yunzhou was using these herbs to help Qian Renxue undergo the Ice and Fire Body Tempering. Without it, her delicate body wouldn't be able to withstand his full strength.
"Sleep well. When you wake up, everything will be fine," Lu Yunzhou murmured gently, stroking her silky hair. His immense spiritual energy forced her into unconsciousness.
With that done, Lu Yunzhou dove deeper into the spring. The object he sought lay at the very bottom.
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