Chen Feng's gaze fixed on Duguyan, as if discovering her beauty anew with every passing moment.
Her facial features seemed to be meticulously outlined by the heavens, so exquisitely perfect that it was almost unbelievable. Her big eyes were as clear as autumn waters, shimmering with a dual glow of wisdom and tenderness.
She wore a simple dress, seemingly deliberately concealing her astonishing figure. However, every movement, every turn, inadvertently revealed her perfect body curves.
Duguyan, although slightly older than him, had a mature figure with all the right curves, a perfect combination of youth and charm.
"Seems like I'm not at a loss either," Chen Feng thought to himself.
However, when Chen Feng's thoughts turned to Duguyan's life story and her tragic fate, a deep sense of pity welled up in his heart.
This woman was feared and ostracized by the world because of her martial spirit. She was labeled a poison - bearer, and her existence seemed like that of a passer - by in this world. She couldn't have in - depth contact with others and couldn't enjoy the warmth and love that ordinary people took for granted.
Normal people dared not get close to her, and even someone like Yu Tianheng avoided her like the plague and didn't want to take her as a lifelong partner.
She was really a pitiful person.
Chen Feng was immersed in pity and deep thought about Duguyan's fate when suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere was shattered by a harsh voice.
"Yanzi, what are you doing!?"
Chen Feng turned his head abruptly, and the scene in front of him made his heart tighten - the old poison - maker, Dugu Bo, had somehow appeared not far from them.
"You even deliberately put down a knockout drug. If it weren't for my rich experience, I would have fallen for your trick."
Dugu Bo's face was as gloomy as water, clearly extremely displeased.
"Tell me honestly, are you bewitched by this pretty - boy?"
Pretty - boy? Who are you talking about?
Could it be me? Chen Feng was stunned on the spot for a moment.
"Grandpa, you can't do this!"
Duguyan stood firmly beside Chen Feng. Her voice was not loud, but it revealed a determination and a protest against injustice.
Duguyan's face was filled with complex emotions.
"Silly child, grandpa just wants to conduct research. This Chen Feng was actually able to break through grandpa's poison - using skills."
His voice was low, with a hint of reluctant approval.
In fact, Dugu Bo had somewhat changed his view of Chen Feng in his heart, but as a master of poison, his self - esteem and principles didn't allow him to admit it easily.
"No! Being locked in that place is unbearable for anyone."
There was a pleading tone in Duguyan's voice. She had a deep understanding of the horror of that place, a purgatory that even a tough soul master could hardly resist.
"A girl grows up and has her own mind. Yanzi, step aside!"
Dugu Bo's voice was more resolute, as if about to make a final judgment.
However, in the depths of his eyes, a flash of pain and struggle appeared.
"I won't!"
Duguyan's response was full of stubbornness and determination. Her body tensed up, like the strongest shield, ready to stand up and protect Chen Feng at any moment.
Dugu Bo just waved his palm gently, and Duguyan staggered, the light in her eyes instantly dimming as she fell gently to the ground.
"Do you want me to knock you out, or come with me directly?"
Dugu Bo's voice was cold, like the cold wind blowing on a winter night, piercing and heartless.
"I'll go with you."
Soon, under the lead of Dugu Bo, Chen Feng climbed to the top of the mountain.
The world here seemed completely different from below. The air was filled with hot air gushing out from the ground, mixed with the pungent smell of sulfur, forming white arcs that danced like ghosts, swaying in the wind like specters under the night sky.
"Follow me!"
Dugu Bo's voice rang out again. His figure suddenly accelerated, swooping down like an eagle diving through the sky, and he directly leaped towards the pitch - black, bottomless cliff.
Hidden by the night and thick fog, and with the unfathomable depth of the cliff, Dugu Bo's figure disappeared into the dense water vapor almost in a flash.
The old poison - maker, Dugu Bo, was clearly setting one difficult problem after another, trying to push him to a desperate situation.
However, in Chen Feng's eyes, this was merely a contemptible challenge. An unyielding arrogance welled up in his heart, and he silently thought to himself: Dugu Bo, if you think this can make me show weakness, you've really misjudged me.
He took a deep breath of the cold night air. The Dou Qi in his whole body, like a summoned tempestuous tide, swirled slowly around his body with a purple radiance, forming a layer of resplendent Dou Qi gauze.
Then, Chen Feng took a step, bravely facing the abyss in front of him. With a leap, like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, he unhesitatingly plunged into the dark abyss.
As for Dugu Bo, he had already fallen into the valley one step ahead. In his heart, he had originally hoped to see Chen Feng show fear, retreat, or even run away in a panic.
But when Dugu Bo turned around, ready to see Chen Feng's bewildered look, he found that Chen Feng's fearless figure was following closely behind him, resolutely jumping off the abyss.
This scene made a strange feeling flash through Dugu Bo's heart - a mix of shock and doubt.
Dugu Bo couldn't help but secretly question, "Is this kid really courting death? Or does he really have some trump card?"
Chen Feng's figure, hidden by the night, blended into the surrounding mountains and forests like a phantom. The purple Dou Qi gauze on his body sparkled with a mysterious and dazzling light in the moonlight.
His steps were light and silent, and his figure landed steadily like a feather.
The surrounding leaves weren't even disturbed, showing his strong control.
Dugu Bo witnessed this scene from the mountaintop, and a barely noticeable flash of amazement passed through his eyes.
He thought that Chen Feng's jump was just a momentary show of courage, but he didn't expect that this young man's display of strength far exceeded his expectations.
What appeared in front of Chen Feng was the most mysterious wonder of this mountain forest - the Eyes of Ice and Fire.
Two adjacent but independent hot springs, one as pure white as milk, filled with a gentle and peaceful life force;
the other as deep red as blood, containing a scorching and surging energy.
They coexisted in one pool without interfering with each other, yet they reflected each other, presenting a wonderful harmony and balance.
As Chen Feng stared, the water vapor rising from the two springs seemed to come to life, gracefully dancing in the air, interweaving one picturesque scene after another.
They gently embraced in the air, weaving into a melody of nature, and then drifted upwards between the valleys, gradually disappearing into the endless night sky.
Chen Feng's heart was filled with excitement and anticipation. Was this the legendary Eyes of Ice and Fire?
He could almost hear the calls of those legendary fairy herbs. For a moment, his mood became extremely relaxed and happy, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled into a smile.
Chen Feng thought: Fairy herbs, here I come!
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