In Douluo Continent, the story begins with Hu Liena announcing her engagement.

Chapter 31 Come on, I can handle any pain!

Jing Tianming nodded.

"In addition, there is a certain probability that one's soul power will gain the ability to freely switch between ice and fire attributes."

"Strengthening the foundation, consolidating the base, and improving cultivation aptitude are all within reach."

"Such a miraculous effect!" Dugu Bo was shocked, his eyes darting between the two herbs, filled with fervor.

"Of course, it's not without side effects," Jing Tianming added.

"How so?" Dugu Bo asked hurriedly.

"Since he is immune to all poisons, the toxins in his body will naturally be eliminated as well," Jing Tianming said.

"Therefore, if you are practicing some kind of poisonous technique, it is likely that all your efforts will be in vain. In addition, your martial spirit will probably also be affected."

Dugu Bo was speechless, his face filled with conflict. Without the deadly poison, would that Jade Scale Snake still be called a Jade Scale Snake?

"Of course, it's not without its advantages," Jing Tianming added. "Although the Azure Scale Serpent venom is gone, as I mentioned before, my soul power can freely switch between ice and fire attributes."

"If this ability is also inherited by the martial soul, it's equivalent to being replaced with cold poison and fire poison."

"In my humble opinion, this has even greater potential than the venom of the Jade Scale Snake."

"It also addresses the host's weaknesses of low physical strength and insufficient close-combat ability. Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, right?"

"What I'm afraid of is that it won't be passed down!" Dugu Bo was both tempted and conflicted.

Success would bring numerous benefits, with potential far exceeding previous achievements. However, failure would be a different story.

"Well, I can't guarantee that..." Jing Tianming wasn't entirely sure either, but he was certain that eating them would be harmless and would neutralize the poison. "Furthermore, there's one more thing. The reason I dared to guarantee that I could help you and Miss Dugu safely remove the poison was precisely because consuming these two herbs would grant you immunity to all poisons."

"With this physique, there is no need for any other rare treasures; a small amount of fresh blood is sufficient." He paused here, his expression turning solemn.

"Senior, actually, I personally suggest that Miss Dugu take these rare treasures."

"Because once the venom of the Jade Scale Snake is removed, there's no need to worry about it being passed down through generations."

Dugu Bo fell silent for a moment. Solving the problem of toxic hereditary disease at its root was indeed something he had always dreamed of.

"Most importantly, Miss Dugu's cultivation level is still low, and the direction of her martial soul development is not yet fixed," Jing Tianming continued. "Therefore, even if she cannot inherit the fire poison and the cold poison, the physical strength improvement brought by the ice and fire body tempering alone makes it entirely feasible to switch to a strong attack."

"I dare not say about the other juniors, but after eating this, their physical strength will definitely be higher than that of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family member named Yu Tianheng."

With one of the current twin stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family as a reference, Dugu Bo instantly grasped the situation. He immediately perked up, somewhat incredulous. To confirm, he couldn't help but ask again, "Is the improvement really that significant?"

"This junior is someone I can confidently guarantee."

Jing Tianming was full of confidence.

Two top-grade immortal herbs? You must be joking!

Dugu Bo immediately perked up and hurriedly asked, "Young friend, tell me, how would you like to eat this?"

"Should we just swallow them all at once?"

Jing Tianming shook his head repeatedly.

"These two things can't be touched carelessly. They must first be removed with metal tools, then placed together as quickly as possible to neutralize their properties before they can be taken or consumed."

"Then…"

He turned his head to look at the spring not far away.

"Jump in again."

Dugu Bo was taken aback, thinking he had misheard. "Young friend, are you sure you're not joking?"

"I'm sure!" Jing Tianming nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, senior. I guarantee with my life that I'll be fine soaking in the convergence zone. Not only will I be fine, but I'll also temper my body, remove impurities, accelerate the absorption of the medicine, and make the effects of the ice and fire body tempering twice as effective."

"If it weren't for the fact that these rare treasures are incompatible with my martial soul, and that eating them might even have the opposite effect, I would have liked to eat them and take a bath in them." Saying this, he shook his head and sighed, "Alas, rare treasures choose their masters, and not everyone who eats them will have a positive effect."

That is absolutely true.

Hearing Jing Tianming say this, Dugu Bo believed him to some extent. After all, who would risk their life for no reason? Besides, Jing Tianming was currently in his herb garden; taking his life would be as easy as waving a hand.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said decisively, "Since you are so sure, young friend, then I will trust you this once."

"I will go and bring Yanzi over right away."

Jing Tianming wasn't in a hurry to eat the immortal herb. He nodded and said, "Senior, please go and come back quickly. The cold and hot energy here is intense. With my cultivation level, I can't hold out for long."

"It is possible to consume a rare treasure that is compatible with one's martial soul to neutralize it, but the absorption time is uncertain."

"Given our current speed, Miss Dugu and the others should still be in Sunset Forest by now. Senior should be able to catch up; there's plenty of time."

"Alright!" Dugu Bo didn't delay. "If you can't hold on, you can take it first."

After saying that, he took off and left.

Only then did Jing Tianming begin to carefully observe the surrounding environment and explore the rare and exotic plants around him.

And who should use it next?

Some time later, on the outskirts of Sunset Forest.

As Dugu Yan and her group were returning along the same route, they were intercepted by Dugu Bo, who had just landed when he hurriedly said:

"Yanzi, come with Grandpa! Young Friend Jing has found an antidote. This method is most suitable for you first, and you can use it as soon as we get there."

"So fast?" Everyone present was taken aback. This was incredibly efficient!

"Luckily, we just happened to have the medicine we needed."

"Then let's hurry over there." Dugu Yan didn't delay and quickly walked to her grandfather's side.

Dugu Bo naturally put his arm around his granddaughter's waist, turned to look at Old Master Ji, and solemnly said, "Brother Ji, I can't thank you enough for such a great kindness!"

"When you return, I'll have another drinking contest with you until we're both completely drunk!"

Old Master Ji smiled and said, "Detoxification is the priority. Brother, you should go ahead."

Dugu Bo nodded, then flew away quickly, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye. He looked quite anxious.

Yu Tianheng opened his mouth, but remained silent for a moment, his heart filled with helplessness.

……

When Dugu Bo led his men back to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, it was already afternoon, and the sun had already set in the west, no longer scorching hot.

"Young friend, I'm back!" The voice arrived before the person was seen, and it was quite loud.

"That's pretty fast..." Jing Tianming thought to himself. He looked up and saw an old man and a young man quickly appear in his field of vision and land on the ground.

On the way here, Dugu Bo had already informed Dugu Yan of the situation. Therefore, as soon as they landed, the latter subconsciously looked at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Seeing the constantly bubbling, red hot spring, she was momentarily intimidated, her neck shrinking back.

Are you sure you won't get steamed if you jump right in?

Jing Tianming seemed to sense her worry and smiled, "Miss Dugu, don't worry."

"The extreme heat and cold contained in the Fiery Apricot and the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass are no less than those contained in the spring water below. Therefore, after neutralization, they have a similar effect to the hot and cold spring water inside, and can completely cancel each other out without causing any harm to you."

"Of course, alternating between hot and cold, and tempering the body with ice and fire, it's certain that you'll feel uncomfortable during the process, and that's normal."

"Just bear with it."

"What body tempering isn't tiring?" Dugu Bo echoed. "If the improvement is really as great as you say, how can it be possible without enduring some hardship? There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world, is there?"

"Grandpa, you make it sound so easy." Dugu Yan pouted. Of course, compared to enduring the long-term effects of poison, she was willing to endure this little bit of suffering. Therefore, without much thought, she puffed out her chest and said proudly:

"However, the sooner you detoxify, the easier it will be."

"Come on, I can handle any pain!"