The grassland is vast and dense.

Each blade of wild grass is almost taller than a person, crowding the land, looking ordinary from afar but, upon entering, it blocks out the sky.

Ye Xuan, wielding the Dragon Blood Sword, cut through the brush to pave a crude path for the group of four.

The journey was unimpeded, without any accidents.

Even if a few mutant venomous snakes launched sneak attacks, Ye Xuan would spot them early and deal with them with a single sword strike.

As such, the four quickly reached the origin of the blue light.

"Is this a cave entrance?"

Staring at the faintly glowing hole beneath them, Ye Xiaoying furrowed her brows with surprise and suspicion.

Ye Xuan was equally perplexed, gazing deeply into the hole before suddenly realizing, "Such rare treasures, if all they emit is this faint glow, indeed seem lacking in presence. It appears the true form of the treasure is hidden within this cave."

Chiba Sakurako softly asked, "Might there be danger in this cave?"

"No."

Snake Lord shook his head, speaking intently, "This treasure is an energy source; although the mountain’s beasts have mutated because of it, the energy here is excessively abundant. It’s definitely not a place any beasts can linger; they wouldn’t dare approach, so there surely isn’t any dangerous creature present within this cave."

"Regardless, it’s wise to be cautious."

Ye Xuan said, then without hesitation, leaped directly into the cave.

The people at the entrance paused, stunned by Ye Xuan’s decisive action, then followed one by one.

The space in the cave was not large, only able to accommodate two people walking side by side.

Ye Xuan walked in front, Ye Xiaoying and Chiba Sakurako followed side by side, while Snake Lord brought up the rear, the group of four cautiously progressing deeper.

As time passed, Ye Xuan and the others, gradually advancing, could all feel the blue light within the cave growing more intense.

The way ahead was still deep, all light emanating from the depths of the cave!

Ye Xuan smacked his lips, "This cave stretches on for at least several miles. The light from the treasure can spread this far in such an environment; it really is formidable!"

The others wore grave expressions.

Carrying onward!

After walking for a good hour.

Arriving at a noticeably more spacious area, capable of accommodating four people abreast, the incoming light now exceedingly bright, even somewhat dazzling!

The four simultaneously halted.

"We’re there!"

Finally arrived.

Four pairs of eyes uncompromisingly cast forward, all able to see that about ten meters ahead lay a particular herb.

This herb is certainly no ordinary plant!

It had six leaves, entirely emerald, with six blocks of eye-catching blue light at the core of these leaves, like the convergences of six blue suns, though not large, is still incredibly stunning to behold!

This herb, the source of all light, and the origin of all strange energy!

Who would dare imagine?

Such a mere herb can transform an entire mountain, causing all beasts living within to mutate?

No one could imagine what kind of energy this herb contains, even Ye Xuan couldn’t fathom!

Gazing at this herb from a distance, the group of four found their breathing becoming heavy, inexplicably feeling their hearts race with excitement!

Especially Snake Lord, whose crimson eyes nearly burned with fervor: "This is... this is the Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb! A centuries-old elusive Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb!"

"Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb?"

Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow at the name, even he had never heard of it.

"Indeed!"

Snake Lord, parched and agitated, continued, "The Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb hardly appears in ancient texts; this lowly one happened to see it once in a book!

It’s recorded that a Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb takes a thousand years to root, a thousand years to sprout, a thousand years to grow leaves, requiring at least ten thousand years for the ice heart to form in the leaves, and finally mature.

What we see before us is a matured Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan and the others were uniformly paled, their pupils shrinking in astonishment!

A full ten thousand years just to produce this one herb?

Ye Xuan’s mouth twitched, his breathing somewhat labored: "What effect does this herb have?"

"Whoever alive obtains it, transforms into a Dragon!" Snake Lord articulated word by word: "Whoever dead receives it, resurrects!!"

Whoever alive obtains it, transforms into a Dragon.

Whoever dead receives it, resurrects!

Sixteen simple words, utterly world-shattering!!

Especially Ye Xiaoying and Chiba Sakurako, hearing this, almost turned wide-eyed and dumbstruck on the spot, finding it nearly unbelievable that such a mere plant could possess such overarching abilities!

Such miracle medicine, who in the outside world would believe it?

This far surpasses human comprehension!

Even Ye Xuan’s heart was fiercely shaken.

Of course, being the last disciple of the Divine Doctor Sect, Ye Xuan has long known there are a select few heavenly treasures in this world, whose energy and effects are inconceivable.

But he never expected to one day encounter such miracle medicine.

Mind you, that old vagabond searched every corner of the earth and never found such miracle medicine!

"Whew—"

After several minutes, Ye Xuan released an exhale, steadily calming his restless emotions.

Smiling faintly, Ye Xuan broke the silence: "How can we take the Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb away?"

"Requires a Sandalwood Box, an excavation device; otherwise, once uprooted, the herb’s potency will dissipate within three days!" Snake Lord said seriously.

Ye Xuan furrowed his brow.

With no preparations and only an empty cave, where could they find a Sandalwood Box?

Snake Lord continued, "By chance, this lowly one carries a Sandalwood Box on him!"

Ye Xuan was taken aback, looking curiously at Snake Lord.

Snake Lord didn’t elaborate, eyes lowered, from his chest he drew out several pieces of sandalwood, quickly assembling a sandalwood box about a foot wide and long.

Snake Lord offered up the sandalwood box with both hands, "Master, please!"

Ye Xuan glanced at it, waved with a smile: "The Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb, you know better than I, so you should handle it."

Snake Lord stood, stunned.

Ye Xuan chuckled, shaking his head: "In front of me, would you dare to swap it out? Even if you did, this treasure was naturally discovered by you, so it rightfully belongs to you."

Snake Lord was flattered: "Master, please don’t say that, without you, this lowly one would only have ended his life here; the Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb can only belong to you alone!"

Ye Xuan said helplessly: "Fine, go ahead and collect the herb first."

"Yes!"

Snake Lord nodded, hurriedly moved forward to carefully excavate the Six-leaf Ice Heart Herb, including the soil and medicine, finally placing it cautiously into the sandalwood box without the slightest negligence.