"Yes, it's human nature," Feng Yuqin said. She thought that most people preferred to play it safe.
That's why they wouldn't choose the tasks from the advanced class.
As time went by, fewer people chose these tasks, let alone completed them.
The point rewards for the Ice and Snow Secret Realm kept rising.
"I'm afraid only Aqin would go against the grain and choose the advanced-class tasks," Zhao Yuanyuan said with a smile.
"This actually tests one's physical fitness and perseverance," Feng Yuqin said. "Most of the students in the advanced class leveled up by relying on pills or didn't have a solid foundation. If your foundation and perseverance are up to the mark, the Ice and Snow Secret Realm isn't that difficult."
"So the Snow-seeing Herbs are in short supply because few students are willing to come here. They just can't overcome the difficulties," Dong Yaxian said, shivering in the cold.
Her teeth were chattering as she spoke.
"If we can get the Snow-seeing Herbs this time, we should be able to earn a lot of points," Zhao Yuanyuan said. "I checked the point-exchange ratio, and I heard that the points for the Snow-seeing Herbs have been rising, but few people come to the Ice and Snow Secret Realm to obtain them."
"Yeah, we should make a fortune in points this time," Feng Yuqin said, looking at the two of them. "Actually, if you can overcome the challenges in the Ice and Snow Secret Realm this time, it will be beneficial for your future leveling up."
That was one of the reasons Feng Yuqin brought them here.
Exercising their physical strength and perseverance would be good for their future cultivation.
Their current strength was still insufficient.
If they could endure this time and make it out, they would probably level up.
The two of them trusted Feng Yuqin.
Hearing her words, they immediately felt energized.
Seeing this, Feng Yuqin smiled faintly. "Take it easy. Otherwise, you might run out of energy and won't be able to obtain the Snow-seeing Herbs even if you find them."
"Is it difficult to obtain the Snow-seeing Herbs?" Dong Yaxian asked in surprise.
"According to the records, it should be quite challenging," Feng Yuqin said, glancing at them. "So after we enter, you should always stay vigilant."
Mo Xuanye was quite proud of his wife's vigilant nature.
He had been silent all the way, but now he finally spoke. "The treasures in the Ice and Snow Secret Realm are usually hard to obtain. You might encounter an avalanche or find them buried under the snow. It won't be easy to get them out."
Zhao Yuanyuan and Dong Yaxian were flattered to hear Mo Xuanye speak.
"Those who encounter an avalanche are doomed, aren't they?" Zhao Yuanyuan asked.
"Most likely. Otherwise, no one would be reluctant to take this task," Feng Yuqin said. "But I've also inquired about the tasks. I guess there will be occasional spiritual energy recoveries here. Whether you can encounter one in a dangerous situation might depend on your luck."
"Our luck should be good," Zhao Yuanyuan said.
"To be precise, it's Aqin's luck that's good. We're just riding on her coattails," Dong Yaxian said. She remembered that her luck had improved significantly since she met Feng Yuqin.
It was much better than before.
Even during this training session, they weren't as unlucky as before.
It was as if bad luck had left them.
Now that they had met Feng Yuqin, who seemed to be favored by heaven, they had also been blessed with her good luck.
Feng Yuqin looked at them. "Sometimes, luck isn't enough. Strength is also crucial. If you can improve your strength this time, the next task won't be as difficult for you, or you might not fail to complete it."
Thinking of the next level, the two of them were even more determined to improve their strength.
If they couldn't participate in the next level, they might have to return to the academy.
Although they had obtained the cores of the Tyrant Tigers and other demonic beasts, which was a decent achievement, they didn't want to go back in disgrace.
After walking for a while, Feng Yuqin could sense the fragrance of the Snow-seeing Herbs.
"There should be Snow-seeing Herbs nearby," Feng Yuqin said, scanning the surroundings for their traces.
Zhao Yuanyuan and Dong Yaxian, who had been feeling a bit tired, immediately perked up when they heard this.
"Where are they?" Zhao Yuanyuan began to search everywhere.
If they had spiritual energy, they could use their spiritual senses to search, which would be faster.
But now they had no spiritual energy and could only search with their naked eyes, so their visibility was limited.
"Shall we search separately?" Dong Yaxian asked.
"It's too dangerous to search alone. Let's pair up," Feng Yuqin said, looking at the two of them.
There were four of them, so it was easy to form two pairs.
Zhao Yuanyuan and Dong Yaxian had no objections.
Soon, the four of them split into two groups and set off.
After walking for a short distance, Mo Xuanye waved his hand, and a burst of power hit a certain spot.
The next moment, a Snow-seeing Herb appeared in his palm.
Feng Yuqin's eyes widened in surprise. "How can you still use spiritual energy?"
Mo Xuanye gave her a helpless look. "Qiner, take a closer look. Is this spiritual energy?"
Feng Yuqin saw a faint black aura swirling in Mo Xuanye's palm. "Demonic energy?"
Mo Xuanye nodded. "The spiritual energy is indeed locked here. I can't use my spiritual energy either. But I still have a part of the demonic soul in my body, so I can cultivate demonic energy. The Ice and Snow Secret Realm doesn't restrict demonic energy."
"Does that mean your spiritual pet can move freely here?" Feng Yuqin asked.
Mo Xuanye raised his eyebrows. "Qiner, do you want my spiritual pet to protect those two weaklings?"
Weaklings...
Feng Yuqin twitched the corner of her mouth.
Compared to Mo Xuanye, Zhao Yuanyuan and Dong Yaxian were as weak as chicks.
"Sure, why not?" Feng Yuqin raised her eyebrows. "After all, I brought them in. I don't want anything to happen to them."
Mo Xuanye waved his hand, and his spiritual pet immediately flew out of his spiritual sense and headed in the direction where Zhao Yuanyuan and the others had disappeared.
"Are you relieved now, Qiner?" Mo Xuanye reached out and hugged Feng Yuqin, then kissed her on the lips. "A little bonus."
Feng Yuqin: "..."
It was freezing cold, and he wasn't even ashamed.
Since Mo Xuanye's spiritual pet was with Zhao Yuanyuan and the others, Feng Yuqin felt a bit more at ease.
She pulled Mo Xuanye and started searching for the Snow-seeing Herbs.
If they had no spiritual energy, they would have to search slowly.
But now Mo Xuanye had demonic energy, so Feng Yuqin thought, why not use it?
Mo Xuanye raised his eyebrows. "If I help you search, shouldn't I ask for some bonus for myself?"