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Chapter 364 Persuading the Golden Crocodile to Guard the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well
Chapter 364 Persuading the Golden Crocodile to Guard the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well
"Second Master, please wait."
Just as the Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, was about to leave the hall with the other elders, Ye Qifeng suddenly spoke up and stopped him.
"Holy Son, is there anything else?"
Upon hearing this, the golden crocodile immediately stopped, turned its tall body around, and looked at Ye Qifeng with a hint of doubt in its tiger eyes.
Qian Daoliu, who had been calm and collected beside him, also opened his eyes and turned his gaze toward Ye Qifeng.
Meeting their gazes, Ye Qifeng smiled, neither humble nor arrogant, and nodded calmly and confidently.
"I have something I need your help with, Second Master."
Golden Crocodile raised his thick eyebrows slightly, seemingly surprised. After a moment's thought, he asked in a loud voice:
"What is it?"
"The chief officiant and the second officiant, it's like this."
Instead of answering Jin E's question immediately, Ye Qifeng explained in detail to Qian Daoliu and Jin E the origin of the immortal herbs and the importance of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
"So, those rare medicinal herbs you brought back came from that so-called treasure basin—the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire?"
After listening to Ye Qifeng's explanation, Qian Daoliu and Jin E were both shocked and astonished.
"Yes."
Ye Qifeng nodded slightly, then changed the subject:
"However, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well is currently only guarded by Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, which is not a secure situation."
"So, you've kept me here so I can go and oversee that Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire?"
Before Ye Qifeng could finish speaking, Jin'e already understood his intention to leave him behind.
"good."
Ye Qifeng remained calm and then explained:
"Given that the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well can produce rare and precious medicinal herbs, it is of great significance to the Spirit Hall."
"To prevent others from discovering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and coveting the herbs growing within, it would be best to send a more powerful Title Douluo to oversee it, just to be on the safe side."
"My suggestion is that this Title Douluo should ideally be an Elder."
"Since the Holy Son has chosen a high priest, why not look for another high priest and instead choose me?"
Golden Crocodile frowned slightly and asked in a loud voice.
The expression on his aged, rugged face suggested that he was not very willing.
Ye Qifeng had already noticed the reluctance in Jin E's words and expression, but this was within his expectations, so he didn't care much.
He smiled slightly and said matter-of-factly:
"Naturally, it's because, apart from the Grand Elder, the Second Elder is the most powerful among all the Elders."
"If two elders were to go and oversee the situation, then the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye would be absolutely safe."
Hearing Ye Qifeng praise him, Jin E felt quite pleased. He was happy to be stationed in a key location for the Spirit Hall.
The problem is that he also needs to accompany and teach his granddaughter, so he can't leave Wuhun City for long periods of time. He really doesn't have the time to oversee the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
Upon thinking of his granddaughter Jin Yue'er, Jin E's expression immediately turned solemn, and he refused in a deep voice:
"Thank you for your praise, Holy Son, but please forgive me for declining. I do not have the time to go and oversee the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye. Perhaps you could choose another retainer to do so?"
"Although the other elders are not as strong as I am, they are still among the most powerful figures in the Douluo Continent. There are few outsiders who can rival them. The Holy Son can simply choose one of them to take charge."
"This way, we can also ensure absolute safety."
Ye Qifeng was well aware that the other elders were also very powerful.
But there is another important issue here.
If it were any of the other retainers, they might not necessarily be able to defeat that bastard Tang Hao.
Even the Third Elder, Azure Phoenix Douluo, whose realm and strength have reached the peak of level 97 Super Douluo, probably couldn't do it.
"Second offering, please don't be in a hurry to refuse."
Ye Qifeng wasn't surprised by Jin E's refusal. He knew what Jin E's concerns were, raised his hand to stop him, and then said:
"Why don't you listen to what I have to say next before making a decision?"
Qian Daoliu stood to the side, a strange light flashing in the depths of his eyes. He gave Ye Qifeng a deep look, but said nothing, remaining silent.
"Oh?"
Golden Crocodile frowned slightly, looking at Ye Qifeng with some surprise. After a moment's thought, he spoke in a rough and loud voice:
"Is there anything else you want to say? Tell me."
Ye Qifeng immediately said:
"Second Elder, one important reason why you are unwilling to go and oversee the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well is because of your granddaughter, Jin Yue'er, isn't it?"
"That's true."
Golden Crocodile readily admitted and offered a few explanations:
"Shortly after my granddaughter Yue'er was born, her father died in an accident while on a mission, and her mother, overwhelmed with grief over her husband's death, also passed away soon after."
"Now that she only has me, her grandfather, left, I must take good care of her and teach her. I have no time to attend to other things and it is impossible for me to stay away from Wuhun City for a long time."
"Therefore, we cannot agree to the Holy Son's request to go and oversee the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire."
After explaining, Jin E looked at Ye Qifeng and asked in confusion:
"How did the Holy Son know that my actions were because of my granddaughter?"
Ye Qifeng cleared his throat and replied:
"I've heard that the Second Elder has been searching for rare and precious materials that can promote the evolution of martial souls for the past two years. I guess it's for your granddaughter, which is why I asked that question earlier."
As he spoke, Ye Qifeng suddenly changed the subject and smiled:
"Speaking of which, among the immortal herbs I brought back, there just happened to be one immortal herb with the gold attribute that was compatible with the Golden Crocodile Martial Soul."
"If your granddaughter can consume that celestial herb, there is a very high chance that her martial soul's grade and associated strength attribute will evolve."
Upon hearing this, the golden crocodile's eyes immediately flashed with a golden light, and he asked urgently:
Where is that miraculous medicinal herb?
"Uh, this..."
Ye Qifeng was slightly taken aback, and replied somewhat embarrassedly:
"In the hands of my teacher, Bibi Dong."
In fact, the celestial herbs prepared for Jin Yue'er, the granddaughter of the second worshipper Jin E, are still in Ye Qifeng's hands.
However, as previously explained to the other devotees, all the celestial herbs prepared for them were given to their teacher, Bibi Dong.
At this moment, Ye Qifeng couldn't directly tell Jin E that the immortal herb was in his hands.
If the other honored guests overhear this, they might mistakenly think that I am treating them differently, and it would be bad if they developed resentment because of it.
Jin E had no idea that the divine herb suitable for his granddaughter was in Ye Qifeng's possession.
Upon hearing Ye Qifeng say that the immortal herb had been handed over to Pope Bibi Dong, the golden light that had been flashing in his eyes suddenly subsided, and his thick, imposing tiger-like eyebrows furrowed solemnly.
At the same time, she was torn and weighing her options, wondering whether she should go to Pope Bibi Dong and ask for that celestial herb so that she could give it to her little granddaughter as soon as possible.
But then suddenly Ye Qifeng spoke in a gentle voice:
"Second Elder, if you agree to go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to oversee it, then I can personally get that celestial herb from our master for you. What do you think?"
Is this really true?
Golden Crocodile immediately asked.
"Of course we believed it."
Ye Qifeng nodded affirmatively and boasted:
"After all, I gave these divine herbs to my teacher. If I ask her for them, she will certainly give them to me without hesitation."
That divine herb is now in his hands. He can give it to whomever he wants, and whenever he wants, with just a thought. There's no need to ask his teacher, Bibi Dong, for permission.
Of course, he had already discussed this matter with his teacher, Bibi Dong.
Golden Crocodile was somewhat tempted by the words, but still hesitated.
Ye Qifeng noticed his hesitation and immediately spoke again:
"Also, there is something else I need to inform the Second Master in advance."
"The spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the Yin-Yang Well is extremely rich. If the Second Elder cultivates inside, he might just find the opportunity to break through to the level 99 Limit Douluo."
"Oh, this."
Upon hearing this, the golden crocodile was immediately shocked.
Could there really be a chance to break through to level 99, the Limit Douluo, in that place?
real or fake?
At this moment, he was even more undecided.
"What do you think, Great Master?"
Just then, Ye Qifeng turned his gaze to Qian Daoliu, his eyes filled with pure innocence, but in his heart he was thinking:
"Old man Qian, stop pretending to be profound, it's your turn to speak."
As if hearing Ye Qifeng's thoughts, Qian Daoliu no longer maintained his inscrutable demeanor; his expression turned slightly serious, and he finally broke the silence:
"Golden Crocodile, say yes."
"If what Ye Xiaozi said is true, that Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire might really be the opportunity for you to break through your limits."
"Besides, a strong combat force is indeed needed there."
"After all, it is a place where rare and precious herbs can be produced. It is of great benefit and significance to the Spirit Hall's long-term foundation and ten-thousand-year legacy."
"Such a treasure land must be completely controlled by the Spirit Hall; no one else should be allowed to covet it."
As they spoke, Qian Daoliu's mind began to race.
That night, the young man clearly came for the Golden Crocodile, wanting it to guard the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, without mentioning any of the other offerings.
Does Night Boy know something?
Could it be that he knew that other powerful enemies would invade the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in the future?
For some reason, Qian Daoliu suddenly remembered a person who had escaped his pursuit—Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo of the Haotian Sect, and recalled the divine power he had sensed from Tang Hao.
If the enemy he faced was Tang Hao, who possessed divine power, then among the seven elders of the Spirit Hall, besides himself, the only one who could fight him was probably Jin E, who was at the peak of level 98.
Therefore, having the Golden Crocodile personally guard the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is indeed a foolproof choice.
By the way, more than two years ago, this kid inexplicably went to the southwestern border of the Heaven Dou Empire and tricked Tang Hao. I wonder if it's related to that?
In a short while, Qian Daoliu quickly pieced together a series of clues in his mind and guessed many things.
If Ye Qifeng didn't know Qian Daoliu's thoughts, he definitely would have given him a thumbs up.
"You're really sharp, old man. You even guessed that! Two words—amazing!"
"But, Yue'er..."
Jin E didn't think as much as Qian Daoliu did. He was just worried that if he left Wuhun City, his granddaughter would have no one to take care of her, no one to accompany her, and no one to teach her.
Hearing Qian Daoliu speak, Ye Qifeng breathed a slight sigh of relief, knowing that the matter of sending Jin E to guard the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was settled.
However, considering the issue of Jin Yue'er, Jin E's granddaughter, Ye Qifeng pondered for a moment and then suggested to Jin E:
"Second Elder, if you are worried that your granddaughter will be left without care, companionship and guidance, you might as well let her enroll in the Spirit Hall Academy."
"The three little geniuses I brought back from outside are currently studying at the Spirit Hall Academy. After your granddaughter takes the immortal herbs, they can keep each other company."
"In this way, you won't have to worry about your granddaughter."
Qian Daoliu and Jin E's eyes lit up at the same time upon hearing this.
Qian Daoliu and Jin E both knew about Ruiwen, Mingyue, and Bai Chenxiang.
I heard that those three little girls all possess the innate talent of full soul power, and their future achievements are limitless.
If my granddaughter Jin Yue'er could get to know those three little girls from a young age, accompany them, grow up together, and even become teammates who depend on each other for life, it would be of great benefit to my granddaughter's future.
Golden Crocodile was more than willing.
However, this meant he would have to separate from his granddaughter, which inevitably made him reluctant to part with her.
Seemingly sensing Jin E's hesitation, Ye Qifeng smiled faintly and said:
"Second Elder, even if you agree to go and oversee the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, there's no need to rush. The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well is currently being guarded by the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, so there shouldn't be any problems in the short term."
"You can stay in Wuhun City for a while longer. Once your granddaughter has fully adapted to life at the Wuhun Hall Academy, it won't be too late for her to head to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well."
As soon as Ye Qifeng finished speaking, Qian Daoliu reached out and patted Jin E on the shoulder:
"In that case, Golden Crocodile, you shall agree to this matter."
"Besides, you should let go of Yue'er a bit, otherwise, how can she grow up properly?"
"Always pampering her is not a good thing. If this continues, she will probably suffer in the future."
Having said all that, Golden Crocodile had no reason to refuse, and besides, what the High Priest said made sense.
His granddaughter, Jin Yue'er, is now eight years old, but she has been under his wing since she was a child and has always been well protected. She has never experienced any danger or the coldness of human nature.
This is definitely not a good thing.
Although he has been wholeheartedly teaching his granddaughter ever since she awakened her martial spirit at the age of six, there are some things he cannot teach her; she must encounter and comprehend them herself.
It's time to let my granddaughter step out of my protective wings, go out and explore, learn more, and see a wider world.
I can't just let her stay with me in the ancestral hall and live out her days indefinitely.
Why not follow the Holy Son's suggestion and let his granddaughter enroll in the Spirit Hall Academy first?
First, make some friends and experience the fickleness of human relationships.
After getting a few years older, one should go out and gain experience, facing dangers and life-or-death situations. Only in this way can one gain greater opportunities and achievements, and grow into a strong person who can stand on their own.
Which of these older generation figures didn't achieve success and fame in their youth through struggle, hard work, fighting, and battles amidst danger and life-or-death experiences?
If the granddaughter wants to grow up quickly and become a powerful Soul Master, she will inevitably face dangers and life-or-death situations and suffer some hardships.
"In that case, I will accept the task of overseeing the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well."
Once he made up his mind, the golden crocodile immediately agreed.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Second Master."
A smile appeared on Ye Qifeng's face as he cupped his hands in greeting to Jin E.
(End of this chapter)