Oscar looked at the distinctly separate spring eyes not far away and said seriously:
"If I originally had only a 30% chance of curing your poison, then with the existence of the Ice and Fire Eyes of Two Natures, my confidence can be increased to 50%."
Hearing this answer, Dugu Bo's expression dimmed slightly: "Only 50%?"
Oscar nodded: "Your body has been soaked in toxins for so many years. Having a 50% chance of being cured is already very high. However, even if it can't be completely cured, it will be enough to alleviate the pain in your body."
Oscar didn't make any absolute promises, leaving himself an escape route. In case he couldn't help Dugu Bo detoxify, he wouldn't have made a boast that would cause Dugu Bo to think poorly of him.
However, while Oscar couldn't guarantee success for Dugu Bo, he was confident about curing Dugu Yan's poison. Looking at the somewhat complicated expression on Dugu Bo's face, Oscar continued: "But I am confident that I can completely cure Dugu Yan's poison."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression finally relaxed as he said to Oscar: "As long as you can cure Yan Yan, you can use this precious place whenever you wish. How about that?"
Oscar nodded seriously: "Your Excellency is too kind. I already promised this matter earlier. Even if you didn't give me any reward, I would do my best."
After saying this, Oscar paused: "However, since you are so generous, I would indeed like to properly study this precious place."
Listening to the conversation between Oscar and Dugu Bo, both Gai Yue and Shao Xin looked completely bewildered, as they had no idea what the Ice and Fire Eyes of Two Natures were.
They did know about Oscar's research into medicinal herbs, but they never imagined he could accomplish something like this on his own.
Dugu Yan, on the other hand, took Oscar's words to heart. Hearing that he could detoxify her, she was secretly quite pleased.
The only sad part was that there was only a 50% chance of curing her grandfather, which wasn't guaranteed to succeed.
"Your Excellency, I will need some time to familiarize myself with this environment and select the medicinal herbs I require," Oscar didn't beat around the bush and said directly to Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo nodded and said solemnly: "Then I'll leave this place in your hands. I will try the method you mentioned of refining the poison into a soul bone in the stone house on the cliff above. If you need anything, just come find me."
Saying this, Dugu Bo then looked at Gai Yue and Shao Xin: "You two, if you find this place inconvenient, you can head back first. Little Oscar can be safely left in my care. Although Dugu Bo doesn't have a good reputation in the soul master world, I am a person who values credibility and gratitude."
"Judging by the current situation, Little Oscar will need to stay here for a while. Although this is for my granddaughter and me, rest assured that after this matter is resolved, Dugu Bo will surely offer a great reward."
Dugu Bo explained very seriously, and Gai Yue and Shao Xin exchanged a glance. They were willing to trust Dugu Bo, but they were still worried about Oscar.
If it weren't for the fact that they didn't know anything about alchemy, they wouldn't have been standing there not knowing what to do.
But just then, Oscar walked over and said: "Teacher, Teacher Shao, why don't you two head back to the academy first? I'll stay here and resolve the matters with His Excellency and Dugu Yan, and then return."
"With His Excellency here, no one can harm me. There's no need to worry about safety."
Hearing Oscar's words, Gai Yue and Shao Xin hesitated for a moment, before Gai Yue finally advised: "Do what you can within your means. His Excellency also said that even if you don't succeed in detoxifying him, he will understand. Your own safety is the priority."
Gai Yue and Shao Xin decided to listen to Oscar and return to the academy, as there was really nothing for them to do here.
Oscar took Gai Yue's words to heart.
After a simple farewell between the teacher and student, Dugu Bo escorted the two of them out of the poison array. At the foot of the cliff, only Oscar and Dugu Yan remained.
Oscar glanced at Dugu Yan: "Your body probably can't handle this environment yet. Don't go in later."
Dugu Yan nodded, because Oscar was right. She was fine staying in the outermost area, but if she got close to the Ice and Fire Eyes, her body would be overwhelmed by the terrifying heat and extreme cold, causing the poison to react violently against her.
Dugu Yan nodded and chose to stay where she was, while Oscar then approached the Ice and Fire Eyes of Two Natures.
Looking out, various plants of all kinds surrounded the Ice and Fire Eyes, forming a paradise of flora.
However, these plants were all rare treasures. At a glance, they were all spirit medicines tens of thousands of years old.
Snow Silkworms, Cinnabar Lotus...
However, Oscar didn't linger his gaze on these spirit medicines because his target wasn't them, but the immortal products!
Oscar's eyes scanned through the various exotic flowers and plants, finally locking onto a large light-pink flower. Then Oscar walked toward it, and as he approached, a faint fragrance assailed his nose.
This large light-pink flower had no extra leaves. Its stem was three feet long, and the flower itself was enormous, with a diameter of more than a foot. Each petal looked as crystal clear as jade, and the light-pink flowers swayed gently amidst the water mist, growing on the bank where the red and white springs met.
The stamen of this large flower was light-purple, like countless purple diamonds embedded within. Although the fragrance traveled far, it wasn't pungent; its faint, elegant scent was refreshing to the soul.
And when Oscar came close to the large flower, he leaned down and gently sniffed the stamen. Then, the discomfort he had felt from his first visit to the Ice and Fire Eyes instantly disappeared. Oscar looked at the large flower with satisfaction and smiled.
As long as he had this thing, all poisons in the world would be ineffective against him. Oscar could completely rely on the magical effects of this large flower to research the medicinal herbs in the Ice and Fire Eyes without fear.
And this large flower was called the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product. Its fragrance was elegant and subtle, and within its range, any poison was rendered ineffective. Its fragrance had the property of neutralizing all kinds of toxins.
Of course, if one was already poisoned before entering its fragrant range, then the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product would be useless. It could be said that it was the best defensive immortal grass, unfortunately, it couldn't detoxify existing poisons.
But even so, it was enough, because Oscar wouldn't easily allow himself to be poisoned.
The reason he immediately sought out this Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product upon entering the Ice and Fire Eyes was precisely to prevent accidentally inhaling toxic substances while researching the herbs inside.
Although the Ice and Fire Eyes of Two Natures was one of the three great treasure basins, nurturing countless spirit medicines and immortal herbs, due to its special structure of extreme heat and extreme cold, at least half of the plants within were poisonous, just like the two distinctly separate springs within the Ice and Fire Eyes, each maintaining its own territory.
Without any hesitation, Oscar promptly picked the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Product. Then, holding this immortal product, he began observing the area around the Ice and Fire Eyes, wanting to know just how many of the herbs here he actually recognized.
(End of Chapter)