Chrysanthemum Douluo!

Meanwhile, although Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill was powerful, it could not escape the notice of Chrysanthemum Douluo, who had been secretly protecting them. The moment Jin Yan unleashed the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone skill, he knew Hu Liena had lost—and lost badly.

To prevent Hu Liena from being injured, he was about to use a soul skill when his gaze suddenly shifted to the side. His eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a dangerous gleam.

"Only eight Soul Rings, and you want to court death?"

From the distant bushes came a vigorous voice. "Chrysanthemum Douluo's strength is naturally not to be underestimated. However, before departing, Second Worship instructed me to ensure the young master's safety with all my might. Chrysanthemum Douluo, it would be best if you did not act rashly."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression grew increasingly hostile. "You're using Second Worship to threaten me."

"I would not dare. I am merely stating the facts. If Chrysanthemum Douluo takes action, then naturally, I will report the facts to Second Worship as well."

Chrysanthemum Douluo trembled with rage. Finally, seeing Jin Yan's attack about to land on Xie Yue and Hu Liena, he gritted his teeth. "I won't attack. I'll only save Hu Liena. Is that acceptable?"

That voice remained unhurried. "Senior is a Rank 95 Titled Douluo. If you approach the young master, I will be unable to stop you if you take action. Therefore, Senior should refrain from acting.

Rest assured, the young master knows his limits. He will not harm Xie Yue or Hu Liena."

Chrysanthemum Douluo watched helplessly as Hu Liena was knocked unconscious by Jin Yan's Soul Bone skill. His finger joints turned white from how tightly he clenched his fists, and his heart bled.

It was not that he truly cared that much about Hu Liena. Though she held some standing with Bibi Dong, she was not important enough to make a Titled Douluo like him bow and scrape. What he feared was merely Bibi Dong's punishment after he returned.

Only after watching Jin Yan and the others strip all the tokens from the four of them did he emerge with a dark expression.

"Kid, you hit a little too hard." The moment he appeared, he spoke sinisterly to Jin Yan. His effeminate voice made goosebumps rise on one's skin.

"If I didn't hit hard, it would have been difficult for this junior to defeat the two of them." Jin Yan scratched his head, speaking half-truthfully.

Seeing the boy neither humble nor overbearing, Chrysanthemum Douluo snorted. He picked up the unconscious Hu Liena and Xie Yue from the ground, then snorted again as he prepared to leave, only to be called back by Jin Yan.

"Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo, please wait."

Meeting Chrysanthemum Douluo's impatient gaze, Jin Yan said unhurriedly, "I have heard that Your Excellency Chrysanthemum Douluo's martial soul is a yellow chrysanthemum. Could you let this junior broaden his horizons?"

"Kid, are you making a fool of me?" Chrysanthemum Douluo had thought Jin Yan had something important to say when he stopped him. He had not expected the boy merely wanted to see his martial soul, so naturally, he did not look pleased.

Seeing that he had misunderstood, Jin Yan hurriedly waved his hands. "What this junior means is that high-quality flower-type martial souls are rare. Even when they exist, most are support-type martial souls. Yet I heard that Senior follows the assault path.

And this junior happens to know of an Immortal Herb that bears some resemblance to the descriptions of Senior's martial soul that I heard from others. That is why I made this request."

At the end, he shook his head as though it did not matter. "If Senior is unwilling, then just pretend this junior never said anything."

At that moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo could no longer hear what Jin Yan was saying. His mind was filled with only the two words Jin Yan had just spoken: Immortal Herb.

He looked at Jin Yan. Seeing that the boy did not appear to be lying, his heart could not help but grow slightly heated. Could this kid truly have found the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?

"Kid, have you really seen a martial soul like mine?" He no longer cared about Hu Liena's injuries. He merely looked at Jin Yan with burning eyes as he asked.

Jin Yan secretly laughed. The plan was going smoothly. He had taken the bait.

However, the matter was not yet settled, so Jin Yan kept a calm expression. "Senior has not let me see your martial soul yet, so I cannot confirm it."

Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo did not waste another word. He extended his right hand, and within his palm, a huge, fluffy purple chrysanthemum slowly took shape.

Its stamens rose a full half-foot above its petals, their tips gleaming with a faint golden radiance.

"This is my martial soul, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. It is an Immortal Herb among flowers. When this martial soul awakened, the physical strength it granted me was no weaker than that of a top-tier beast martial soul. It is a top-tier assault-type martial soul."

As Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke, he held the large flower out before Jin Yan. "Take a careful look, kid. Is it the Immortal Herb you mentioned?"

At this point, how could Jin Yan possibly stop halfway? Surprise appeared on his face as he carefully examined the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum for a moment. Only then did he mutter in a shocked voice, so softly that only he should have been able to hear, "There really is a second Immortal Herb like this in the world..."

Though his voice was soft, Ju Hua Guan was a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse. Jin Yan's words landing in his ears shook him deeply. He no longer cared about Hu Liena and Xie Yue, tossing them directly onto the ground before his figure flashed to Jin Yan's side. His body nearly pressed against Jin Yan's as he reached out to grab him.

"Your Excellency Chrysanthemum Douluo, please show some restraint! The young master belongs to the Worship Hall!"

The Spirit Douluo who had been secretly protecting Jin Yan finally could not hold back any longer. He leaped down from the tree and placed himself directly in front of Jin Yan.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man who appeared to be in his forties. He wore a purple robe, and his face looked somewhat stern and rigid. Two yellow, two purple, and four black Soul Rings—the optimal configuration of eight—spun rapidly beneath his feet.

The moment he saw the middle-aged man, Jin Yan smiled and greeted him, "Uncle Zhang."

This was a Spirit Douluo Golden Crocodile had assigned to protect him, named Zhang Yan. Since Jin Yan was young, Zhang Yan had been stationed by his side by Golden Crocodile. Over the past few years, he had attended to Jin Yan's daily needs and served as the steward of Jin Mansion, carrying out his duties with utmost dedication.

"Crazy Zhang, get out of my way!" Chrysanthemum Douluo cursed directly. He had spent his entire life searching for the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Now that he had suddenly heard of its whereabouts, how could he remain calm?

His devouring gaze fell on Jin Yan again. "Kid, was what you said true? Have you really seen the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?" The slight tremor in his voice made it clear just how unsettled he was.

"I seem to have indeed seen one. It seems it was at..."

"Where? Hurry up and tell me." Chrysanthemum Douluo said anxiously.

Jin Yan was nearly unable to hold back his laughter. He scratched his head to conceal his embarrassment. "Ah, Senior, I really can't remember where it grew. How about this.

Once we return to Spirit Hall, I'll come find Senior. How does that sound?"

Jin Yan spoke in a sincere tone.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression became conflicted. With his age and experience, how could he fail to see what Jin Yan was planning?

What forgetting? What returning to Spirit Hall? Those were all excuses!

An open scheme! This was a nakedly open scheme!

He was a steadfast supporter of Bibi Dong, and now Jin Yan was openly inviting him to meet. The boy wanted to win him over!

He understood it now. If he did not agree, Jin Yan would probably never remember the location of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum until the day he died!

Yet he did not dare make a move against Jin Yan. Given Golden Crocodile's strength, even if he truly obtained the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, he still would not be Golden Crocodile's match!