Immortal Herb Recognizes Its Master, Holy Light Unicorn

"Pfft—"

Qian Renxue circulated her Soul Power, stimulating her blood and qi, and spat a mouthful of blood onto the petals.

Ji Xuan's figure involuntarily surfaced in her mind, and memories came flooding back like a tide.

Two years ago, atop Peak of Martial Soul Divine Mountain, that unexpected intimate contact.

Her grandfather Qian Daoliu's deliberate matchmaking.

Their playful squabbles.

That brief yet pure and wonderful time in Spirit City.

The indescribable reluctance to part when they said goodbye.

After returning to Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, on countless silent nights, she would unconsciously take out that ordinary yet precious bracelet and think of Ji Xuan...

At some point, Ji Xuan had already entered the depths of her heart...

Just then, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red atop the Black Absolute Stone began to tremble gently.

Then it silently detached, floating quietly before her.

Qian Renxue immediately came back to her senses and carefully reached out with both hands, cradling it in her palms.

Ji Xuan, standing beside her and witnessing the scene firsthand, was shaken.

He knew well how demanding the Lovesick Heartbreak Red was in choosing its master...

Ji Xuan hesitated no longer. He strode forward and pulled Qian Renxue into his embrace.

"Xue'er."

A warm breath brushed across Qian Renxue's neck.

"Y-You can't just call me that!" Qian Renxue's delicate body trembled, and her cheeks instantly flushed red. "Let go of me!"

She pushed at Ji Xuan's firm chest in embarrassment and annoyance, only to be held even tighter.

"You're my fiancée. What's wrong with me calling you Xue'er?"

Ji Xuan spoke with complete conviction.

"I... I haven't agreed to that yet. I told you, you have to defeat me first!"

"I don't care. The Immortal Herb has already recognized its master."

"You... you rogue."

Qian Renxue struggled symbolically twice, then buried her burning face against Ji Xuan's shoulder and wrapped her arms around his waist, reproaching him sweetly.

The two quietly embraced, feeling each other's heartbeats.

A moment later, Ji Xuan gently released her, his gaze falling on the Immortal Herb in her hands.

"Xue'er, refine it."

At his words, hesitation appeared on Qian Renxue's face. Her fingertips gently brushed over the petals, her eyes filled with reluctance.

This Immortal Herb had allowed her to see her own heart clearly. It was a testament to her feelings.

"Xue'er, I understand what you're thinking."

Ji Xuan raised his hand and caressed Qian Renxue's cheek.

"But over these past few years, you've fallen behind too much in your cultivation because of the Undercover mission."

"Only by consuming it and turning it into true strength can it serve its greatest purpose."

"Alright."

Qian Renxue was not one to fuss over such things. She took a deep breath, and her gaze became resolute.

She took Ji Xuan's hand and led him into the hidden Secret Chamber within the room...

Inside the Secret Chamber, Ji Xuan said softly, "Just swallow the whole thing."

Qian Renxue nodded lightly and gave the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her hand one final deep look.

Then, without further hesitation, she gently brought it to her lips and swallowed it.

The Immortal Herb melted the instant it entered her mouth, transforming into a gentle stream of energy that spread through her limbs and bones.

Immediately afterward.

A faint white radiance began to shimmer around Qian Renxue, and her aura steadily rose.

Ji Xuan stood guard at her side, quietly watching Qian Renxue.

He knew that the Immortal Herb was cleansing and remolding her body.

After a long while.

The glow around Qian Renxue gradually receded, eventually merging completely into her body.

"Xue'er, how do you feel?"

Ji Xuan stepped forward and asked with concern.

"A Xuan, I'm already Level 60!"

Qian Renxue sprang up from the ground and, carrying a fragrant breeze with her, threw herself into Ji Xuan's arms.

"Congratulations."

Ji Xuan wrapped an arm around her waist and raised a hand to gently stroke her golden hair.

"It's all thanks to the Immortal Herb you gave me. Otherwise... it would have taken me at least a long while longer to break through to Level 60."

A moment later, Ji Xuan gently released her and said seriously:

"By the way, since Martial Uncle Golden Crocodile is here, we'll take you to hunt your Sixth Soul Ring tonight."

"Alright!" Qian Renxue nodded obediently. "After I take another piece of Whale Rubber."

As she spoke, she took out a dark-colored piece of Whale Rubber, at least thirty thousand years old.

It was something her grandfather Qian Daoliu had left for her two years ago.

Blazing Angel Flame swiftly enveloped the Whale Rubber, quickly melting it.

Qian Renxue sat cross-legged, tilted back her head, and swallowed it before tightly closing her eyes...

Ji Xuan quietly stood guard beside her, waiting patiently.

For body-tempering treasures like Whale Rubber, their effects would diminish drastically after repeated consumption.

With his current formidable physique, Whale Rubber no longer had much effect on him.

That was also why he had not taken any when absorbing his Third Soul Ring.

After a long while.

Qian Renxue opened her eyes and let out a long breath, clearly having successfully refined it.

She rose lightly and looked at Ji Xuan. "A Xuan, are we leaving now?"

"Mm, no time to lose." Ji Xuan took her hand. "The night is just right."

It had been dusk when they infiltrated the imperial palace.

By now, night had completely fallen.

The two walked out of the room hand in hand.

The three Elders guarding the courtyard exchanged meaningful looks at the sight.

Golden Crocodile Douluo stepped forward and teased, "Xiao Xuan, Xiao Xue, what is this?"

"Grandfather Golden Crocodile..."

Qian Renxue's ears reddened, and she instinctively hid slightly behind Ji Xuan.

Ji Xuan tightened his grip on her hand and calmly met Golden Crocodile's gaze.

"Martial Uncle, Xue'er has reached Level 60. I'll have to trouble you to help us hunt a Soul Beast."

"As I should." Golden Crocodile Douluo put away his teasing expression. "Let's go."

The three departed the heavily guarded Heaven Dou Imperial Palace without a sound, moving like Ghostly figures as they flew directly toward Sunset Forest.

The core region of Sunset Forest.

The Soul Beast forest was even more dangerous at night.

But with Golden Crocodile Douluo present, there was nothing to fear.

"Xiao Xue, your body has been tempered by the Immortal Herb, and with the aid of Whale Rubber, absorbing a Soul Ring of around forty thousand years won't be a problem."

Golden Crocodile assessed Qian Renxue's physical strength.

Then, he released vast Spiritual Power like an ocean, instantly covering a large area and quickly locking onto a target.

"There's a Holy Light Unicorn ahead that's over forty thousand years old. It should suit you quite well."

"I'll trouble you, Grandfather Golden Crocodile."

The three flickered through the forest and soon arrived at the target's location.

It was a Soul Beast with flawless snow-white fur.

Under the moonlight, it radiated a pure, warm, sacred aura.

It was nearly four meters long, with a pair of broad white wings on its back and a single horn growing from its forehead.

Golden Crocodile Douluo acted directly. Before long, the Holy Light Unicorn was at death's door.

"Go on, Xiao Xue."

"Thank you, Grandfather Golden Crocodile."

Qian Renxue stepped forward and ended the Holy Light Unicorn's life with a single sword strike.

She sat down cross-legged on the spot and began drawing in the Soul Ring...

Golden Crocodile Douluo and Ji Xuan stood guard for her from a distance.

"Xiao Xuan, it seems you and Xiao Xue are getting along quite well."

Golden Crocodile Douluo revealed a rare gentle smile.

"You must treat her well from now on."

He turned to look at Ji Xuan beside him, his eyes carrying an elder's expectations.

"Don't worry, Martial Uncle."

Golden Crocodile Douluo patted Ji Xuan on the shoulder in satisfaction.

He had watched Qian Renxue grow up and had long regarded her as his own granddaughter.

Now that she had found a good home, his heart was full of relief.

The two said nothing more and silently stood guard over Qian Renxue.