Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and the Immortal Herb, the Pope's Decree!

Dusk in the Soul Hunting Forest grew deeper and deeper.

The last ray of sunset filtered through the dense canopy.

Lin Qingmo dragged his tired little legs behind Bibi Dong in her black robes.

His face was filled with undisguised disappointment.

"Master, we've been wandering around all afternoon. Why haven't we found a suitable Evergreen Ivy Spirit Beast?"

Lin Qingmo hung his head.

Even his blue hair looked rather wilted.

The Plant-type Spirit Beasts they had encountered were either too young, only a few decades or one or two hundred years old.

Absorbing them would simply waste a Spirit Ring slot.

Or their attributes did not match.

Most of the plant Spirit Beasts had poison or offensive attributes.

They did not suit his life-oriented path at all.

He had originally thought that with a Title Douluo Master leading the way, finding a suitable Spirit Beast would be easy.

Yet after wandering around for most of the day,

his legs were nearly broken from all the walking.

Still, he had not found anything satisfactory.

This could only be blamed on the limitations of the Soul Hunting Forest.

Outstanding Spirit Beasts were far fewer here than in the wild.

Bibi Dong stopped.

The shadow of her hood concealed her expression.

"There are not many plant Spirit Beasts in the Soul Hunting Forest to begin with, and those with suitable ages and compatible attributes are even rarer."

There was a trace of gentle consolation in her tone, difficult to detect.

"It is getting late. There is little point in continuing the search."

"Let's rest for the night first. Tomorrow, I'll take you to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest."

"The Star Dou Great Forest?!"

Lin Qingmo's eyes lit up.

His disappointment vanished completely.

Excited light gleamed in his blue silver-colored pupils.

"Master, we're going to the Star Dou Great Forest?"

The Star Dou Great Forest!

It was one of the greatest Spirit Beast hunting grounds on Douluo Continent.

Not only did it contain a vast variety of Spirit Beasts, but their ages were generally much higher as well.

Perhaps he really could find the Immortal Herb he had dreamed of.

Even if he could not find one,

finding a high-quality life-attribute Spirit Beast would most likely not be a problem!

"Of course it's true."

Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of amusement.

"The Spirit Beasts on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest are not particularly strong."

"With me here, there is no need to worry about safety."

"And there are far more Plant-type Spirit Beasts there than in the Soul Hunting Forest. We should be able to find one that satisfies you."

In truth, she did not intend to find a suitable Spirit Beast for Lin Qingmo this way.

She planned to make use of Spirit Hall's power.

"Master, you're the best!"

Lin Qingmo instantly turned into a little flatterer and circled Bibi Dong twice.

Grinning cheekily, he launched into a barrage of praise.

"Sister Eastern Emperor is beautiful and powerful, and you care for me so much. You're simply the best Master in the world!"

"When I become strong in the future, I'll definitely repay you properly."

"I'll defeat every enemy in the world for you and make you the most honored person on Douluo Continent!"

Beneath her black robes, Bibi Dong let out a soft laugh at his flattering behavior.

"Heh, what a little smooth talker."

Her cool voice had indeed softened considerably.

"Hehe, I mean every word!"

Bibi Dong said no more.

She raised a hand and waved.

Several streams of Soul Power shot out, clearing the surrounding brush.

Then she casually made a campfire.

She took a tent from her Storage Soul Tool.

"We'll rest here tonight. I'll keep watch."

"Go to sleep early and recover your energy. We leave at dawn tomorrow."

"Got it! Thank you, Master!"

Lin Qingmo unceremoniously crawled into the tent.

Exhaustion instantly washed over him.

"Yawn~"

He yawned.

Before long, he fell into a deep sleep.

A satisfied smile still rested on his lips.

Late at night.

The Soul Hunting Forest was utterly silent.

Only the campfire occasionally crackled here, along with the scattered cries of Spirit Beasts in the distance.

Bibi Dong sat quietly beside the fire.

Her black robes fluttered lightly in the night breeze.

"Hmm?"

A faint sound caught her attention.

Her gaze fell upon the sleeping Lin Qingmo.

Several pale green blades of grass quietly slipped out from Lin Qingmo's clothes.

Ah Yin's grass blades cautiously stretched out, seemingly examining the surrounding environment.

Then they slowly moved toward Lin Qingmo's head, as though guarding him.

Bibi Dong's gaze instantly turned icy.

An invisible pressure bore down on them!

Ah Yin's grass blades froze in place.

She sensed a deadly threat!

Yet she did not retreat.

Instead, she wrapped herself even more tightly around Lin Qingmo's wrist.

It was as if she were silently protesting and protecting him.

"You should know who I am."

There was not the slightest warmth in Bibi Dong's voice.

"I warn you: do not expose my identity, and do not try to interfere in matters between A-Qing and me. Otherwise, I do not mind making you disappear completely in the truest sense."

"..."

Ah Yin's branches and leaves shook violently, seemingly expressing her fear.

Yet she still stubbornly stretched toward Lin Qingmo.

It was as though she were begging Bibi Dong not to hurt him.

At the sight of this,

Bibi Dong slightly raised her brows.

"Don't worry. I won't hurt him for now."

Bibi Dong spoke indifferently.

"He is the disciple I chose. I am still counting on him to tell me more secrets, so naturally I will keep him safe."

"As long as you behave yourself and do not cause me trouble, I can allow you to remain by his side for the time being."

After saying that,

Bibi Dong ignored Ah Yin.

After scattering some kind of poison around the area, she left.

Ah Yin's branches and leaves swayed gently.

She seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief.

Yet she remained vigilant,

quietly guarding Lin Qingmo's side.

Spirit City.

Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong had returned.

She removed her black robes.

Then she immediately gave an order.

"Summon Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Spirit Kite Douluo to attend me!"

"Yes, Your Holiness!"

The guards outside the hall answered.

Not long afterward,

a somewhat bedraggled figure hurried into Pope Palace.

It was Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan.

He bore obvious injuries.

The wounds he had suffered in his battle with Tang Hao had yet to heal.

"Yue Guan greets Your Holiness."

Yue Guan dropped to one knee.

His heart was full of unease.

Gui Mei and he had been ordered to pursue and kill Tang Hao.

Yet not only had Tang Hao escaped,

they themselves had been severely injured.

He feared that His Holiness would settle the score afterward.

"Your Holiness, why have you summoned this subordinate? What are your orders?"

Yue Guan's voice carried a trace of caution.

Bibi Dong sat upon the throne, looking at him calmly.

She did not mention their failure to kill Tang Hao.

Instead, she asked, "Yue Guan, have you ever heard of Immortal Herbs?"

"Immortal Herbs?"

Yue Guan was stunned for a moment.

Why had His Holiness suddenly become interested in Immortal Herbs?

But this happened to be his specialty.

He hurriedly lifted his head.

A confident smile appeared on his face.

"In reply to Your Holiness, this subordinate does indeed know something about them!"

"So-called Immortal Herbs are miraculous plants that grow where the spiritual veins of heaven and earth converge, containing immense energy...!"

Yue Guan began explaining at great length.

He spoke fluently about the types and characteristics of Immortal Herbs.

Clearly, he had researched them thoroughly.

Bibi Dong grew somewhat impatient as she listened.

When he was halfway through, she raised a hand and interrupted him.

"Enough."

Yue Guan immediately shut his mouth.

He lowered his head respectfully.

He did not dare say another word.

"I ask you: have you heard of an Immortal Herb called the Azure Vine?"

Bibi Dong's voice carried a trace of authority,

"Azure Vine?"

Yue Guan thought carefully.

"Your subordinate knows of it."

"Very good. No matter what method you use, you must find this Azure Vine Immortal Herb!"

Bibi Dong's tone allowed no doubt.

"Mobilize Spirit Hall's forces and search throughout Douluo Continent. Even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, find it!"

"Once you find it, bring it back to Spirit Hall immediately. There must be no mistakes."

"Yes! Your subordinate obeys!"

Yue Guan was startled inwardly.

He hurriedly accepted the order with respect.

He could sense how much His Holiness the Pope valued this Azure Vine Immortal Herb.

Although he did not know what the Pope wanted it for.

He did not dare show the slightest negligence.

"You may leave. Hurry and see it done."

Bibi Dong waved her hand.

"Your subordinate takes his leave."

Yue Guan bowed, then turned and quickly left the Pope Palace.

He was already considering how to mobilize Spirit Hall's forces to search for the Azure Vine Immortal Herb.