âProblem? What problem?â Huo Yuhaoâs voice instantly became a lot sharper. He hugged Wang Dongâer even tighter, not willing to let go at all.
âI have gathered her life energy, but itâs still flowing away by itself, as if sheâs lost her spirit. However, Iâve already reassembled her spirit. This problem should stem from her own body, except itâs been triggered by what she just went through. Thatâs not something that I can deal with, so youâll have to think of another solution to sustain her life.â
Huo Yuhao had just received hope when these words fell into his ears and struck him like thunderbolts. Huo Yuhao felt like he was going insane.
Calm down, calm down. I have to be calm. At a time like this, Huo Yuhaoâs training as an Ultimate Soldier came into effect. At least, Wang Dongâer was breathing, and there was life energy in her body. This meant that she was alive, and as long as Wang Dongâer was still alive, Huo Yuhao wouldnât be as disoriented and panicky like he was before.
The Yin-Yang Life Querying Valleyâs mysterious entity mentioned that Wang Dongâer is experiencing this because of issues that originate from herself. But whatâs wrong with her body?
A thought occurred to Huo Yuhao as he contemplated this issue. He suddenly recalled the secret letter that the Clear Sky Sectâs sect leader, Niu Tian, and Tai Tan had given to him. Wang Dongâer mentioned afterwards that the contents of their letter were made up, and everything was meant to test him. However, if Dongâerâs body is having its own problems, can it beâ¦?
With this thought in his head, Huo Yuhao immediately retrieved the storage-type soul tool from Wang Dongâerâs pockets that he had given her some time ago without any hesitation at all, and retrieved the Yearning Heartbroken Grass that possessed mystical and miraculous powers.
This herb had pristine white petals, and blood threaded through each one. This was the immortal herb that Huo Yuhao had almost paid his life to retrieve.
A long time had passed, but this herb was still fresh, pristine, and filled with the energy of life.
The Yearning Heartbroken Grass had miraculous medicinal effects, and it could save any personâs life as long as that person was still breathing. Yes, this herb will definitely save Dongâer!
Huo Yuhao no longer hesitated as his thoughts stopped here, and he carefully placed the herb next to Wang Dongâerâs lips.
But he quickly realized that there was no way Wang Dongâer could eat this medicinal herb.
With hope in his heart, Huo Yuhaoâs mind was especially agile and flexible. He instantly stuffed the herb into his mouth without any hesitation at all, and  chewed it up into juice with a few chomps as he sealed his own throat. He wasnât about to let a single drop flow down his throat, and he lowered his head as he carefully poured the juice into Wang Dongâerâs mouth.
The Yearning Heartbroken Grass was a little bitter, but there seemed to be a tinge of sweetness amidst that bitterness. Love was the same; bitterness and sweetness would always exist at the same time.
Dongâerâs lips were warm and tender, and kissing her was indescribably mesmerizing. Huo Yuhao carefully parted her rosy lips, and allowed every single drop of the herbal juice in his mouth to flow into hers.
Huo Yuhao stared nervously at Wang Dongâer after he was done. He believed that what he had done was right, but how could he be confident of success before Dongâer was revived? Wang Dongâerâs illness was something that not even the mysterious Yin-Yang Love Querying Valley could treat.
Time continued to pass, and Dongâerâs pretty face was still ruddy, looking very delicate and charming. Huo Yuhao had gently closed her beautiful eyes, and she seemed like a sleeping beauty laying in a deep slumber.
Huo Yuhao was starting to feel threads of anxiety building up in his heart when a faint aroma finally wafted up from Wang Dongâerâs body. This aroma was very faint and plain, but it was exceptionally fragrant and refreshing. A vague layer of light could be seen circulating beneath Wang Dongâerâs skin, and her body slowly began emanating a dense life energy.
âDid it work? Dongâer, sheâ¦â Huo Yuhao looked up at the sky and asked nervously.
âYou gave her a Yearning Heartbroken Grass, didnât you? I didnât expect you to have an immortal herb like thatâ¦â That mysterious entity seemed to sound a little anxious. âBack thenâ¦â
Huo Yuhao couldnât be bothered with whatever else that voice wanted to say, and he hurriedly pressed the issue. âIs she alright?â
The voice seemed a little dissatisfied because Huo Yuhao had interrupted it. It answered plainly, âSheâs full of life energy, so her condition is stable. However, her spirit is still messy and disorganized, and this condition isnât something that external forces can treat. She has to adjust her spirit by herself so she can wake up.â
Huo Yuhao was momentarily stunned. âWhat do you mean?â
âShe will be in a coma indefinitely. I have no idea how long she will remain in this state. She has to rely on her own strength to wake up, and it remains to be seen whether she has it in her to do so. Alright, the two of you may leave. I will reward you, Wang Dongâer, and Wang Qiuâer by raising your soul power by five ranks. You may go.â
âNo! Wait! Dongâer shouldnât have to die. This was just your test for her! You should be able to save her! Please let her wake up, let her wake upâ¦â
Huo Yuhao shouted frantically, but no matter how much he yelled, the mysterious entity didnât entertain him at all. Intense golden light shone down on them and swept him and Wang Dongâer away as heaven and earth spun around them. Huo Yuhao and Wang Dongâer disappeared from this mysterious place just like that.
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Hexagonal light continued to flicker, and some mysterious, magnificent glyphs grew brighter and brighter.
âIs this what you wanted? Those two children are so pitiful.â The voice that belonged to the Yin-Yang Love Querying Valleyâs mysterious entity seemed very upset.
Another melodious voice could be heard. âThatâs enough. I have my reasons. If they donât experience some winds and rainâ¦â
âIâve fulfilled my duty. Iâm going back. Iâm going to look for your wife for a chat when I get there! Hmph!â
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Golden light sparkled as Huo Yuhao reappeared with Wang Dongâer in his arms. When he could see his surroundings clearly, he realized to his surprise that the valley he was in was filled with people.
Elder Xuan, Xian Linâer, and several elders from Shrek Academy, along with everyone else, were all here.
There were scars and marks of battle around him. The valleyâs inner regions had been severely damaged, and it was evident that a great battle had just occurred in this place not too long ago.
Elder Xuan came to them in a flash when he saw Huo Yuhao appear with Wang Dongâer in his arms. He lifted his hands, and a thread of gentle soul power supported Huo Yuhao so that he could stand up straight. Everyoneâs eyes landed on Wang Dongâer, who was still in Huo Yuhaoâs embrace, at the same time.
The other five members of Shrekâs Seven Monsters gathered around first. Bei Bei asked in grave concern, âYuhao, Dongâerâ¦â
Huo Yuhao turned and looked at Bei Bei, and Bei Bei could see his fortitude and perseverance in his eyes.
âDongâer is alright, sheâs just asleep. I want to take her home; perhaps only the people in her family have any hope of awakening her. I canât return to the Academy for now, Elder Xuan, Iâ¦â
Elder Xuan placed his hand on Wang Dongâerâs wrist to check her pulse, and a look of pleasant surprise flashed across his eyes. He had just heard from the others that Wang Dongâer was dead, but it was evident that Wang Dongâer was very much alive. However, she was in a coma for some reason.
âDonât be hasty, Yuhao. Tell us what happened. Itâs better if everyone can brainstorm together to think about how to save her.â
âAlright.â Huo Yuhao wiped the tears off his face, and recounted everything that he and Wang Dongâer had gone through after everyone else had left.
Everyone exchanged looks with one another as they listened to his story, but they were all a little lost and confused.
Their experience in the Yin-Yang Love Querying Valley was truly quite an adventure, and everyone went through life and death before they managed to leave this place alive.
With Huo Yuhaoâs initial reminder, nobody told any lies inside the valley. This was how everyone managed to escape unscathed, with the exception of Wang Dongâer.
Elder Xuan was the first to come out. He only heard that plain voice once, and it said, âYou are too old, so you donât have to go through the Sincerity Adventure. You donât have any hope for love anymore, so youâre allowed to leave.â
Elder Xuan came out, and he coincidentally ran into several evil Titled Douluo who were standing guard in this place. The great battle that happened afterwards was inevitable.
Evil soul masters were powerful, but Elder Xuan was also a formidable individual, and almost an Ultimate Douluo. Elder Xuan could unleash his full abilities because he didnât have to protect anyone around him, and he relied on his incredible prowess to force those evil soul masters away.
Everyoneâs faces didnât look so good at this moment. They had each had their own gains from Sincerity Adventure, but everyone had been taught a lesson, and everyone had been dealt a heavy blow. Wang Dongâerâs current situation worsened everyoneâs mood. Who could be happy at a time like this?
Several elders checked Wang Dongâerâs body one after another, and all they could do was shake their heads repeatedly. Wang Dongâerâs circumstances were just as the Yin-Yang Love Querying Valleyâs mysterious entity had said.
Her body was normal, and she was full of life energy, while her soul power was stronger than before. She was five ranks higher than before, putting her above Rank 66. However, the problem was in her spiritual sea. There was something very wrong with her spiritual sea. Her spiritual sea was sealed shut, and her spirit seemed to be undulating in a disorderly manner within her spiritual sea.
The human brain had always been the most profound and mysterious entity. Not even Elder Xuan dared to force his way into Wang Dongâerâs spiritual sea, because her life would truly be lost if something went wrong.
Everyone discussed it for a short time before Elder Xuan said, âWeâve exited the Yin-Yang Love Querying Valley. This experience has been very strange and sinister, but at least everyone is safe and sound in the end. We should return to the Academy as soon as possible. Yuhao, youâll take care of Dongâer, and when we enter the Heavenly Soul Empireâs borders, you can take her back to the Clear Sky Sect so that her family can help treat her.â
âYes!â Huo Yuhao was back inside his human-shaped soul tool at this moment, and could stand up once more. Soul power rippled in his body as well, but the difference between Wang Dongâer and him was that Huo Yuhao wasnât far from Rank 60 now, after being given five ranks of soul power. He would become a Soul Emperor if he made another breakthrough.
Huo Yuhao possessed an Ultimate martial soul, and an Ultimate martial soulâs true strength and might could only be seen and realized after Rank 70. However, every step to Rank 70 was very difficult. Huo Yuhao had acquired many painful memories from his time in the Yin-Yang Love Querying Valley, but at least he had gotten some rewards in returnâ¦