I Might Not Be Able To

Li Pu and the others did not disturb him; everyone has moments they would rather not recall.

No one knew that the martial soul Chrysanthemum Douluo originally awakened was merely an unawakened Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, just as Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was an unawakened Blue Silver Emperor—both possessed the bloodline, yet remained dormant.

The reason he was able to awaken the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was because of his older sister.

His sister was his only kin and his dearest love; she had raised him by growing flowers, only to be killed by a noble who practiced usury, driven by the oppression of noble debt.

Because of this, Yue Guan completely awakened the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

His sister's death made him realize how dangerous and cold the world was; in the face of absolute power, kindness and compromise were worthless.

Because he had nothing left, he abandoned all benevolence to survive.

Although the legendary immortal herb held the hope of resurrecting his sister, finding it now was of no use.

Yet, he remained filled with hope.

Until now.

The white flower before them was shaped like a peony, yet thinner and more fragile. It had no fragrance, no adornments, not even a single leaf.

All it possessed was that faint, lingering blood-red hue, a color filled with sorrow.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan raised his hand and struck his own chest, a mouthful of blood surging up and spraying directly onto the petals of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red detached from the Wu Jue stone and fell, landing in a pair of slender, jade-like hands.

"Oh my, who would have thought that Chrysanthemum Douluo was such a man of deep affection," Li Pu couldn't help but clap.

"What do you mean? Isn't it just an immortal herb?" Guangling Douluo asked.

Li Pu smiled. "That is different."

"Chrysanthemum Douluo's collection of books once described an immortal herb called Lovesick Heartbreak Red. It is born only for one's truest love and departs for that same love."

"This flower is no ordinary item; it chooses its master. When picking it, one must think of their beloved with absolute sincerity and spit a mouthful of heart-blood onto its petals. If there is even a hint of wavering, one would rather die from the blood loss than ever pluck the flower."

Guangling Douluo exclaimed, "It's that miraculous!"

Li Pu continued, "Once plucked, as long as it remains by the owner's side, it will never wither. The stone beneath the flower is called Wu Jue; if one were to forcibly destroy it, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red would lose all its medicinal efficacy. Consuming this herb grants the power to be as immortal as heaven and earth, extending one's life by at least ten years and significantly increasing soul power."

"Oh my, wouldn't that be a waste on this kid!" Guangling Douluo couldn't help but feel distressed; had he known the item was this good, he should have stopped Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"Haha, I already said it only works for those of deep affection. Even if I gave it to you, you wouldn't be able to use it. Just like the Great Pontiff, it's not certain he could succeed either," Li Pu teased.

Guangling Douluo waved his hand. "Forget it. Since it is fated with him, let him have it."

Beside them, Bibi Dong's gaze was filled with longing, but she knew her own situation—her former lover seeking new company, the corruption from her teacher, and the prospect of starting a new relationship—she felt she could not meet such a requirement.

She shook her head in self-mockery and glanced at Li Pu.

After a long while, Chrysanthemum Douluo finally snapped back to reality.

He held the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and came before Li Pu and the others, kneeling on one knee to confess.

"Elder Guangling, Holy Maiden, Elder Li, this subordinate is guilty."

"Enough, we have no interest in knowing your past. Since you were able to pluck it, it proves you are fated to have it; we will not blame you," Li Pu said nonchalantly. To him, it didn't matter who received these items, as long as they were suitable.

Chrysanthemum Douluo was moved beyond words and immediately made a decision.

"I, Yue Guan, owe you a massive favor. If you ever face a life-threatening crisis in the future, I am willing to use the Lovesick Heartbreak Red to save you."

Although this was the immortal herb he had dreamed of, the one most useful to him, and his chance to ascend to another level, it had no meaning without the person who mattered most.

His current cultivation was enough.

"As you wish."

Li Pu didn't care about that at all.

Though he said that, in reality, he did care; he didn't know when Qian Xunji might make a move against him, and perhaps he would truly need the Lovesick Heartbreak Red plucked by Chrysanthemum Douluo to be resurrected.

One of the reasons he sought out Chrysanthemum Douluo was precisely for this, and he wasn't afraid that he would refuse.

As for Bibi Dong, he feared that due to the inner demons from the secret chamber, she would be unable to pluck it.

Now, having it plucked was the best possible outcome.

Just then, a greenish figure gradually emerged from the pool of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"I didn't expect there to be others here, and to dare enter that terrifying pool," Bibi Dong remarked.

"Judging by the figure, it should be Dugu Bo of the Dugu family," Li Pu said.

The Dugu family had used the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor poison for generations, only to be backlashed by it. To survive, they had to keep cultivating, using poison to counteract poison, which was the only way to potentially extend their lives.

Yet, none of them could live past fifty; those who surpassed fifty were considered the elite.

Only by reaching the Title Douluo realm could one continue to live and perhaps find a way to resolve the backlash.

Martial Soul Hall naturally possessed information regarding the Dugu family.

"It seems the Dugu family hasn't been killed by the poison backlash this time; it turns out he found this Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, which can help him eliminate a portion of the toxins."

The Cold Extreme Yin Spring and the Blazing Yang Spring possessed a powerful restraint against all poisons, and the water itself was immune to all toxins. For ordinary people, the environment here was unbearable, even for powerful soul beasts.

But for Dugu Bo, this place was beneficial and harmless. It was the aura of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well that suppressed the deadly poison within his body, allowing him to remain stable and cultivate to this day.

"The reason he is fine down there is that you didn't notice he ascended from the middle of the two extreme springs; that position is relatively safe. Coupled with his own potent toxins and strength, he is naturally safer than others," Li Pu said.

Chrysanthemum Douluo then added, "This place belongs to those capable of holding it. Besides, looking at the situation, this fellow doesn't even know the function of these immortal herbs. There are a few that could resolve the backlash from the toxins in his family line."

"Since he doesn't know, we shall help him and make him willingly hand over the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. After all, we aren't common bandits."

Li Pu could also imitate Tang San and withhold the immortal herbs from Dugu Bo, occupying the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well at the lowest possible cost while ensuring the Dugu family follows him loyally.

It could be said that the vast majority of people would want to maximize their interests at the smallest cost, never considering the outcome for the other party.

Guangling Douluo disagreed, "Just seize this treasure land directly; there's no need for such trouble!"

Li Pu replied, "He is a major combat force, after all. Why waste a talent capable of City-Slaughtering Poison? We might find a use for him in the future."

Soon, Dugu Bo discovered the presence of Li Pu and the others.

He was instantly enraged!

"How bold! To dare trespass into this old man's Herb Garden—you truly don't know what death is. You are courting death!"