You Mengchu stared at Shen Hanyu for a long while before finally slowly closing her eyes and saying helplessly,
"It was my oversight. I just never expected your senses to be so sharp—sharp enough to leave me at a loss."
Shen Hanyu merely smiled without replying.
"Nothing I promised you will be missing. I can even give you an extra ten percent, but I cannot give you the Cloud Star Tea Tree. Even if it costs me my life..."
You Mengchu's voice turned resolute, her emotions rising along with it. The green patterns on her arms also became more distinct.
"The Cloud Star Tea Tree..."
Shen Hanyu chuckled softly, then waved a hand and said,
"Don't get worked up. The toxins in your body are far too numerous. Even though you removed some of them before, they have already seeped deep into your organs. The more agitated you become, the more you mobilize your Soul Power and emotions, the more active those toxins will become. Your lifespan will also shorten without limit..."
You Mengchu froze, then gradually quieted down.
Snow Empress sat beside Shen Hanyu without any intention of joining the conversation. Her eyes remained calm, as though she did not care in the slightest.
Once You Mengchu had calmed herself, Shen Hanyu smiled lightly and said,
"It seems this Cloud Star Tea Tree is very important to you."
You Mengchu raised her eyes and said,
"The Cloud Star Tea Tree is an immortal herb passed down through our family. It could be said to be the foundation upon which the You Clan stands."
Shen Hanyu looked somewhat surprised.
"A hereditary immortal herb?"
You Mengchu hesitated for a moment before saying helplessly,
"Generally speaking, an immortal herb has several effects. It may evolve one's Martial Soul, greatly increase Soul Power,