Lovesickness and Heartbreak, Return

Sunset Forest lay a hundred li east of Heaven Dou City and was one of the Heaven Dou Empire's major wild soul beast habitats. Xiao Yang and Qian Renxue traveled by carriage for less than two hours before arriving at Sunset Forest and meeting up with Azure Luan Douluo.

With Azure Luan Douluo's help, they quickly found the unusual little valley.

Excellent. Just as he had expected, Dugu Bo had not yet come here. This precious land, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, was still unclaimed.

The hot spring within the valley was not large, yet it was naturally divided into two parts. Within the oval pool, the spring water was respectively milky white and vermilion red.

Even more strangely, although they occupied the same pool, they were clearly separated and did not encroach upon one another, always remaining on their own respective sides.

The billowing steam rose from the point between the two springs, continuously drifting upward before slowly dispersing only at the mouth of the valley.

One spring with twin sources, yin and yang in mutual harmony—a precious land that might not form even once in tens of millions of years!

It was also where the earth vein's spiritual energy converged. It could be called a naturally formed spirit-gathering array.

However, what mattered more now was taking the many immortal herbs within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Xiao Yang led Qian Renxue deeper into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, arriving before a large black stone and the frail-looking white flower that seemed as though even a gust of wind could blow it over.

The white flower resembled a peony, yet was more delicate than one. It had no fragrance, no adornments, not even a single leaf.

All it had was that faint touch of dark red, a blood-red hue filled with sorrow.

Xiao Yang looked at Qian Renxue. "This immortal herb is called Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

"It is a divine treasure among immortal-grade medicinal herbs.

"Legend has it that long ago, there was a young scholar with a tranquil nature who loved flowers and plants above all else. His garden was filled with green lotuses and lotus roots, flourishing in a riot of colors.

"He would often compose poems for the flowers and raise a cup to invite the moon. Whenever he saw fallen blossoms and withered petals, he would be overcome with sorrow. He would gather every petal, bury them in the earth, and weep over them again and again.

"As the saying went, 'Even heaven would grow old if it had feelings.' His love for flowers moved a flower fairy in the heavens, and she secretly descended to the mortal world to become his wife.

"But good times did not last. When the Heavenly Emperor learned of this, he flew into a rage.

"By heavenly law, immortals and mortals were forbidden from falling in love, so he ordered the flower fairy to return to the divine realm.

"After losing his beloved, the young man spent his days sighing and lamenting, drowning in misery. He abandoned his garden.

"Thus, the walls crumbled, the fences fell apart, the flowers and trees withered, and the garden became a scene of desolation.

"One day, a white-haired old man came and told him that the white peony he loved most in the garden was the incarnation of his wife.

"If he destroyed the flower, the flower fairy would lose her immortal body and be banished to the mortal world, where she could become his wife once more. But he must never abandon the care of flowers again.

"Having said this, the old man turned into a breeze and vanished.

"The young man suddenly came to his senses and deeply regretted neglecting the flowers. He once again began caring for them attentively.

"Though he loved his wife dearly, he could not bear to burn the peony. Instead, he cherished it even more.

"Day and night, he wept before the flower. When his tears ran dry and his heart broke, he died of lovesickness.

"At the moment of his death, his Heart Blood Essence spilled upon the petals. That became those dark red bloodstains."

Xiao Yang looked at Qian Renxue. "This flower is no ordinary item. It chooses its master and serves them. When picking it, you must think of the one you love most in your heart.

"When sincerity reaches its utmost, even metal and stone can be split.

"Spit a mouthful of blood onto its petals. If there is even the slightest divided loyalty, then even if you cough blood until you die, you will never be able to pluck it.

"Once the flower is removed, as long as it remains by its master's side, it will never wither.

"The black stone beneath it is called Black Abyss. If it is forcibly destroyed, this Lovesick Heartbreak Red will likewise lose all medicinal potency.

"It is said that consuming this immortal herb grants a lifespan equal to heaven and earth, eternal as the sun and moon.

"Conservatively speaking, it should raise Soul Power by more than ten levels and comprehensively improve and transform one's innate physique."

Xiao Yang sighed. "Your Six-Winged Angel martial soul is already a god-grade martial soul. There are truly very few immortal herbs worthy of it. Try and see whether you can pluck it first. If not, we'll think of another way."

Qian Renxue smiled at Xiao Yang. Her red lips parted slightly, and a mouthful of scarlet blood, carrying specks of dazzling golden Soul Power, sprayed onto the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

In an instant, the entire Lovesick Heartbreak Red was dyed crimson gold. Without the slightest sway, it fell from the Black Abyss stone and slowly landed in Qian Renxue's already outstretched left palm, white as frost and proud as snow.

"Fool." Seeing the slight astonishment in Xiao Yang's eyes, Qian Renxue's lips curved into a breathtaking smile. She then put away the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. "I've got mine. What about you?"

Xiao Yang walked among the many immortal herbs and plucked a strange large flower. Smiling, he said, "I think you should be familiar with this one."

"Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's Marvelous Velvet Sky Connecting Chrysanthemum?" Qian Renxue curiously examined the enormous chrysanthemum. "I never thought such a wondrous flower as the Marvelous Velvet Sky Connecting Chrysanthemum truly existed in this world.

"I had originally thought it was merely a martial soul!"

Xiao Yang smiled. "Consuming the Marvelous Velvet Sky Connecting Chrysanthemum allows energy to flow through the limbs and blood through the eight meridians, enabling one to cultivate an indestructible vajra body. It complements the Vajra Glazed Body perfectly.

"All right, now you can consume the Lovesick Heartbreak Red without worry, yes?"

To his surprise, Qian Renxue shook her head. "After this, you'll be leaving, won't you?"

"I..."

"You said that once Lovesick Heartbreak Red recognizes a master, it will never wither? Then let it stay with me forever! Until the day you return to my side again."

"All right!" Looking into Qian Renxue's slightly sorrowful eyes, Xiao Yang suddenly found himself unable to speak.

Xiao Yang plucked another herb. The stem and leaves beneath this immortal herb formed a dense curtain of vines, fine and orderly, while at its peak bloomed a brilliant golden tulip. Its rich fragrance gave one a sense of splendor and magnificence.

The Qiluo Tulip was elegant and noble. Consuming it allowed one to obtain the essence of heaven, earth, sun, and moon. Combined with your status as Spirit Hall's eldest lady, it should suit you.

This time, Qian Renxue did not refuse. Her delicate lips lightly drew in the flower's stamen, absorbing the medicinal essence of the Qiluo Tulip into her body. As her Soul Power circulated, the effects of the medicine spread through her limbs and bones.

Qian Renxue closed her eyes and slowly sat down to refine the medicinal power.

An hour later, Qian Renxue opened her eyes. By then, her Soul Power had already reached the threshold of Rank 40.

Xiao Yang immediately took out the five-thousand-year dual-attribute soul ring of Extreme Light and Extreme Fire that had been copied from the Emperor Rui Beast Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

With a raised hand, he guided the soul ring onto Qian Renxue's body. The power of the two extreme attributes surged into her, but for Qian Renxue, who was only nine years old, that power was still far too great a burden.

After successfully absorbing the soul ring, Qian Renxue nevertheless fell into a deep sleep under the body's self-protective mechanisms.

Xiao Yang picked up Qian Renxue and handed her to Azure Luan Douluo, who had been standing guard nearby. "Take her back. If she truly keeps asking, then tell her that when she unifies the continent, that will be the day we meet again."