Hearing Bibi Dong's question, Yue Guan was somewhat puzzled. He didn't know why she wasn't interested in the Chaos Soul Fusion Royal Blood Fruit he'd brought out, yet was so fixated on the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
Still, Yue Guan honestly began to explain the Lovesick Heartbreak Red to Bibi Dong.
"It's the finest treasure among Immortal Herbs, the king of flowers. On its white petals are several startling streaks of blood red, said to come from a tragic love story.
"This flower is no ordinary plant. It chooses its master. To pick it, you must think of the person you love and be utterly sincere, then sprinkle your blood over its petals. You mustn't be of two minds. Once picked, it will never wither as long as it remains by its master's side." Yue Guan explained what he knew about the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
Seeing Bibi Dong's gaze fixed intently on the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Lin Yu made a guess and sighed helplessly.
He really couldn't understand what Yu Xiaogang had that made this woman, who stood at the pinnacle of Douluo Continent, unable to let go of him.
But at that moment, Bibi Dong seemed oblivious to everyone around her. The Lovesick Heartbreak Red was all she could see, as if it were the love she had once longed for but could never have.
"I want to try!" Bibi Dong lifted her head and stared hard at Yue Guan.
The look Bibi Dong gave Bibi Dong made Yue Guan feel afraid. He hurriedly offered the Lovesick Heartbreak Red to her with both hands.
"Teacher, are you really going to try?" Lin Yu, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up, interrupting Bibi Dong.
This time, however, Bibi Dong didn't answer Lin Yu. Instead, she walked slowly toward the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
Bibi Dong struck herself in the chest with her palm and spat a mouthful of blood onto the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. At that moment, all she could think about were the things that had happened between her and Yu Xiaogang when she was the Martial Soul Hall Saintess.
As Yu Xiaogang's image grew clearer in Bibi Dong's mind, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red began to tremble, as if it would break free from the stone at any moment.
But then the memory of what Qian Xunji had done to Bibi Dong in the secret chamber surfaced in her mind. The image vanished in an instant, but it still had a tremendous impact on her.
Although Bibi Dong quickly steadied herself, an image of Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong embracing appeared in her mind.
In the end, the image in Bibi Dong's mind settled on Lin Yu, leaving her deeply confused. After all, she had known Lin Yu for only two years, and all that time she had regarded him as her disciple.
Her feelings for him were also exceptionally firm. If they weren't, Bibi Dong feared she might be unable to resist devouring Lin Yu.
At that moment, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red stopped trembling altogether, then fell from the air.
As the Lovesick Heartbreak Red fell, Bibi Dong opened her eyes. But when she saw that she hadn't managed to pick it, she showed no disappointment, as if she had already expected this.
"So it was as I thought?" Bibi Dong sighed softly. Then, without even glancing at the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, she took the Chaos Soul Fusion Royal Blood Fruit.
"Elder Ju, find each of Nana and the others a suitable Immortal Herb. Set the rest aside for now. Once they've absorbed the energy of their herbs, we'll see if there are any others they can take.
"Those they can't use can be given as rewards to those who have made great contributions to Spirit Hall." Bibi Dong sat down beside Lin Yu again.
Seeing Bibi Dong's reaction, Lin Yu was surprised. He hadn't expected her to fail to pick the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
"What is it? Surprised?" Seeing Lin Yu's expression, Bibi Dong naturally knew what he was thinking.
"It's called the flower of love, but it would be more accurate to call it the flower of heartbreak. Who can truly keep their heart free of distractions?
"Besides, people's hearts never stay the same. Love? It's nothing but a laughable lie." Bibi Dong laughed bitterly at herself.
She thought again of that man. After what had happened to her, he hadn't even listened to her explanation before deciding she had betrayed him. Then he had turned around and gotten together with his cousin, Liu Erlong.
As time passed, she had long since ceased to be the innocent girl she'd been as a Saintess. Her feelings for Yu Xiaogang had long since stopped being the love she'd first felt. They were merely an obsession born of being unable to have him.
But she naturally wouldn't tell Lin Yu any of that.
"Enough. Let the two of them in. They've been waiting outside for so long. Besides, Dugu Bo is a Titled Douluo, after all.
"His strength may be lacking, but he still has some redeeming qualities." Bibi Dong's calm voice rang out.
Hearing her words, Yue Guan hurriedly put away all the Immortal Herbs he had brought out earlier, then let Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan enter Pope Hall.
"Dugu Bo pays his respects to Your Holiness the Pope." Dugu Bo bowed respectfully when he saw Bibi Dong.
As he bowed, he didn't forget to press Dugu Yan's head down as well.
"Now that you've joined Spirit Hall, you'll be one of its elders from now on. Your granddaughter can also study at Martial Soul Academy." Bibi Dong looked calmly at Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, who stood behind him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Dugu Bo was quick to adapt, changing how he addressed Bibi Dong from "Your Holiness" to "Your Majesty."
"Mm. You needn't worry about what Ju Douluo promised you. It will naturally be given to you later," Bibi Dong added.
"Since you've joined Spirit Hall, I hope you'll settle things with the Heaven Dou Empire yourself. I don't want anyone joining Spirit Hall while still having their heart set on another faction.
"Enough, Yue Guan. Take them to find a place to stay." Bibi Dong waved Yue Guan and Dugu Bo away.
At Bibi Dong's command, Yue Guan immediately led Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan out of Spirit Hall.
Now, only Bibi Dong and Lin Yu remained in Spirit Hall.
"Your luck isn't bad, little one. You came across such a great opportunity while out getting a Soul Ring." Bibi Dong drew Lin Yu in front of her and looked at him with a smile.
"Are you curious why I was so interested in that Lovesick Heartbreak Red?" Bibi Dong asked, looking at Lin Yu.
Lin Yu simply looked at Bibi Dong in silence, without saying a word.
"People are most afraid of not knowing where they stand, of being unable to see what they truly feel in their hearts." Bibi Dong sighed softly.
"Enough. You're still young. You wouldn't understand even if I told you all this." Looking at the eight-year-old Lin Yu, Bibi Dong felt a little at a loss.
"When do you plan to get your Third Soul Ring?" Bibi Dong asked Lin Yu again.
"Not yet. My Soul Power is increasing too quickly. In just half a month, it's gone up by a full ten levels.
"And it's not as if I can't cultivate without absorbing a Soul Ring, so I'd rather wait a while." Lin Yu shook his head.
"Fine. It's up to you." Bibi Dong tapped Lin Yu on the head.
Then Bibi Dong turned her attention to the Immortal Herb in her hand.
"I'd like to see whether the legendary Immortal Herbs are really as miraculous as they say." Bibi Dong looked at the herb in her hand, curious.
Bibi Dong didn't ask Yue Guan what this Immortal Herb did. She had read widely and knew a great deal already. Even Yu Xiaogang had been guided by Bibi Dong onto the path of research.
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