Grasping Chrysanthemum Douluo

"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."

A sentence so flat it lacked any excess emotional fluctuation, yet it stirred a thunderclap in the heart of Chrysanthemum Douluo.

His gaze remained locked tightly onto the large, orange-yellow flower in the hand of Yu Shuangbai.

The yearning in his eyes seemed almost capable of manifesting into substance.

This flower—Chrysanthemum Douluo was far too familiar with it!

This was the immortal herb that shared the same origin as his own Martial Soul, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!

Chrysanthemum Douluo had spent his entire life in pursuit of this immortal herb.

Yet, he had always come up empty-handed.

He had even begun to feel that he might never have the chance to rectify this regret in his lifetime.

He never expected that today, he would actually witness the appearance of this great flower.

"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan murmured, reaching out with obsession, wanting to touch the immortal herb he had chased for a lifetime.

However, he grasped only empty air.

Under Chrysanthemum Douluo's anxious gaze, Yu Shuangbai tucked the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum back into his storage Soul Tool.

As if he hadn't noticed Chrysanthemum Douluo's famished, desperate stare at all, he smiled and asked:

"How about it?"

"Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo, is this bargaining chip I've offered enough to move you?"

At this moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's heart was entirely tethered to that Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

He only wanted to gaze once more upon the peerless immortal herb he had pursued his whole life.

Hearing Yu Shuangbai's words, he nodded repeatedly without a moment's hesitation, like a chick pecking at grain:

"It moves me, it moves me!"

"Moved" was an understatement.

Right now, Chrysanthemum Douluo was like a fish hooked by a line, completely manipulated by the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum in Yu Shuangbai's hand.

"Isn't it just all the knowledge regarding rare and exotic herbs?"

"I'll give it all to you, just let me see that Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum again!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's tone was urgent, the yearning in his voice like that of a drowning man finding a piece of driftwood in the middle of the vast ocean.

One could hardly blame him.

After all, something he had pursued for a lifetime—something he had nearly despaired over, believing it to be a mere phantom—had suddenly appeared before his eyes.

Anyone in his position would have reacted much the same way as Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Yu Shuangbai did not immediately bring the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum back out, but instead said:

"The rule of 'payment upon delivery' is something I trust Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo is familiar with, yes?"

Off to the side, Dugu Bo watched Chrysanthemum Douluo being played like a hooked fish by Yu Shuangbai, the corners of his mouth curling upward uncontrollably.

To think this damned sissy would one day have his appetite whetted by someone else.

The more anxious Chrysanthemum Douluo appeared, the more satisfied Dugu Bo felt inside.

Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo frowned.

It wasn't because he was having second thoughts.

That knowledge regarding immortal herbs wasn't actually all that important to him.

After all, it was all already memorized within his own head.

He didn't particularly mind teaching it to others.

It was just that, prior to this, no one had ever been interested in such knowledge.

Even if Yu Shuangbai hadn't produced an immortal herb, as long as it was something that piqued his interest even slightly, he would have agreed to teach him the knowledge regarding these rare flowers and herbs.

What made Chrysanthemum Douluo frown was that only a small portion of the notes he had compiled on rare flowers and herbs were on his person.

A much larger portion remained at his residence in Martial Soul City.

But having seen the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, he was itching to get his hands on it and admire it right now.

Returning to Martial Soul City to retrieve the rest of the notes would take too long!

It was a delay that the now impatient Chrysanthemum Douluo found difficult to accept.

"I only brought a portion of those notes with me; the rest are kept in Martial Soul City."

As he spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo took a thick notebook out from his Soul Tool.

He handed it over to Yu Shuangbai.

"These are the notes I have on me; I will retrieve the rest once I return to Martial Soul City."

Having said this, he looked at Yu Shuangbai with a face full of longing.

"Young Master Yu, would you allow me to see the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum once more?"

Yu Shuangbai took the notes handed over by Chrysanthemum Douluo.

He flipped through them briefly.

Many of the rare flowers and herbs illustrated within were ones he had already seen at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

He had simply known nothing about them before and could not name them.

However, Chrysanthemum Douluo's research into them was truly profound.

Whether it was their names, uses, or drawbacks, everything was clearly annotated.

It was like a systematic and rigorous encyclopedia of plants.

He was truly worthy of being the Title Douluo who loved flowers most on the continent.

"Very well."

Yu Shuangbai retrieved the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum from his Soul Tool once again and handed it to Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Chrysanthemum Douluo hurriedly reached out to take it, his movements cautious and careful, as if he feared bumping this immortal herb.

With the immortal herb in his embrace.

Chrysanthemum Douluo stroked the petals with a face full of obsession, lightly sniffing the floral fragrance.

A flush of excitement colored his face.

The satisfaction in his heart had reached its peak.

Even when he had first broken through to become a Title Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo had never been this excited.

The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!

He was finally able to touch this immortal herb he had dreamed of for so long!

A long while later.

Forcing himself to suppress the reluctance in his heart, Chrysanthemum Douluo handed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum back to Yu Shuangbai.

He was not a man to go back on his word.

Although he was now impatient to make this peerless immortal herb his own.

Since he had already agreed to the terms of the trade, he had to complete the transaction first.

Chrysanthemum Douluo now intended to return to Martial Soul City immediately to bring back all the notes from his estate.

He would trade for the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum from Yu Shuangbai once and for all.

As for the matter of inspecting the branch halls, it had already been cast to the back of his mind.

The allure of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was simply too great.

So much so that even his fear of Bibi Dong had been temporarily set aside by Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"There is no need."

To Chrysanthemum Douluo's surprise, Yu Shuangbai did not take back the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, but instead placed it back into Chrysanthemum Douluo's hands.

Yu Shuangbai smiled slightly:

"I believe that Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo will not go back on your word."

"After all..."

"How could someone who loves flowers and plants so dearly tarnish their beloved with a breach of faith?"

"Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo, please keep this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. As for the remaining notes, it will be fine to bring them once you have finished the matters at hand."

"I will be staying in Heaven Dou City during this time; you may simply come to fulfill the agreement when you are ready."

"This..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo stared blankly at the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum that had been returned to his hands, somewhat dazed.

Yu Shuangbai's response had completely exceeded his expectations.

He had not imagined that Yu Shuangbai would trust him to this extent.

For a moment, his heart felt a sudden pang of emotion.

"But, this..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo was somewhat hesitant.

He had not yet fulfilled his promise, and holding the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum felt like holding a hot coal.

"Do not struggle with it."

"Accept it."

Yu Shuangbai's gentle voice echoed in his ears.

"Let's finish the matter at hand first."

"After all, that Pope is not a person with a good temperament..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo pressed his lips into a thin line.

Finally, he nodded heavily.

He accepted the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, his shrill voice turning somewhat gravelly.

His tone was solemn, as if making a vow:

"I will fulfill our agreement."