Instant Kill: Thousand-Year Spirit Beast Nether Cat, A Temporary Farewell to Zhu Zhuqing

"Xuan'er, I heard you had the Purple Heaven Sect relocate to Spirit City and instructed Spirit Hall to provide them with extra care. Is this true?"

Bibi Dong asked with a look of mild curiosity, her expression otherwise composed.

"Yes," Qin Xuan explained. "Xia Hui, the daughter of the Purple Heaven Sect's sect master, is a friend of mine."

"This second-rate sect is in a very awkward position within the Star Luo Empire, to the point where they are on the verge of collapse."

"As their friend, I couldn't just stand by, so I decided to lend them a hand."

Hearing this, Bibi Dong smiled and said, "A mere Purple Heaven Sect is nothing I would usually concern myself with."

"However, since it is your friend's sect, I, as your teacher, will naturally see to it that they are well looked after."

"From now on, I will have more business directed their way."

"Thank you, Teacher!" Qin Xuan bowed respectfully.

"Very well." Bibi Dong waved her hand, signaling for the two to hurry off and hunt for spirit beasts.

Seeing this, Qin Xuan didn't waste any more time and left immediately with Yue Guan.

Along the way, Yue Guan's expression was complex. He seemed to want to say something to Qin Xuan several times, but he hesitated, appearing unable to bring himself to speak.

Inside the carriage, Qin Xuan kept a close watch on the subtle changes in Yue Guan's expression, already vaguely guessing what was on his mind.

After Dugu Bo was severely injured, Yue Guan must have rushed to the scene immediately to investigate.

But he was one step too late.

By the time he arrived, I had already cleared out the Herb Garden.

With Yue Guan's intelligence, it wouldn't be hard for him to guess that I was the one who took it.

He has been yearning for the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum day and night; he's likely trying to figure out how to ask me for it.

Yet, hindered by his status, he can't bring himself to beg me for it.

I have no use for the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum, so giving it to Yue Guan isn't out of the question.

Once he consumes it, his strength will soar, and at the same time, he will owe me a massive favor!

Having made up his mind, Qin Xuan spoke up.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, is there something you wish to tell me?"

"This..." Yue Guan looked somewhat embarrassed. After a long hesitation, he asked tentatively:

"Young Master Xuan, you were the one who took Old Poison's Herb Garden, weren't you?"

Qin Xuan gave a soft "mm," offering no denial.

"Then... have you seen a chrysanthemum that emits a golden luster?" Yue Guan's expression grew agitated, his voice beginning to tremble.

Seeing this, Qin Xuan replied with breezy indifference:

"Are you referring to the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum, Elder Chrysanthemum?"

"I have heard of the grievances between you and Old Poison."

"I know you have been longing for this immortal herb."

"After all, this herb resonates with your own spirit. Consuming it will not only cause your spirit power to skyrocket, but it will also lead to an all-around leap in your combat prowess."

"I was going to gift it to you sooner or later anyway."

"Since you've brought it up, I shall give it to you now."

As he spoke, Qin Xuan retrieved the golden, radiant Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum from his ring.

Yue Guan's eyes went wide as he stared at the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum. A moment later, his eyes grew moist, and tears streamed down his face.

"Young Master Qin, are you truly willing to gift such a peerless immortal herb to this old man for nothing?"

Qin Xuan put on an indifferent air and said with great magnanimity:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, you have rendered great service to Spirit Hall; this herb is something you deserve."

"Besides, I know what the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum means to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Guan unexpectedly dropped to one knee on the carriage floor, his expression solemn.

"Thank you, Young Master Qin, for this immortal herb!"

"From this day forth, this subordinate shall serve you with absolute loyalty until my dying breath!"

"There is no need for such formalities, Elder Chrysanthemum. Please, stand up and put the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum away," Qin Xuan said calmly as he helped him up.

After stowing the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum into his spirit storage device, Yue Guan remarked with deep emotion:

"The physical enhancement provided by the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum is secondary. The most crucial aspect is that it can complete the origin of my spirit, causing a qualitative transformation."

"My Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum spirit was born lacking the metal attribute, which caused it to lean toward the 'plant' type and resulted in weak defense."

"Once I consume this immortal herb, it will complete the metal-attribute origin, allowing my spirit to evolve into a top-tier dual-attribute spirit of metal and wood, no longer a freak that is half-plant and half-metal."

"Furthermore, I estimate that after consuming the Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum, my soul power will rise by at least two levels, reaching level ninety-seven."

"By then, even Sword Saint Chen Xin will be no match for me!"

"After all, once one breaks through to the Title Douluo realm, every single level gained is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

"Don't look at how Chen Xin's soul power is only one level ahead of mine; if we were to truly fight, I would definitely lose to him!"

Qin Xuan smiled upon hearing this: "It seems this Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum was born specifically for Elder Chrysanthemum."

"Then this junior will congratulate Elder Chrysanthemum in advance on successfully advancing to level ninety-seven!"

"Hahaha, I'll take your kind words!" Yue Guan laughed heartily, clearly in a fantastic mood.

"Sigh..." Qin Xuan suddenly let out a soft sigh at this moment and said:

"It is only a pity that there are a few individual immortal herbs I do not recognize, nor do I know their effects."

Hearing this, Yue Guan took an ancient book out of his storage device and handed it to Qin Xuan.

"This is the Immortal Herb Codex. Whenever you have time in the future, take a look and see if there are any immortal herbs you are familiar with in there."

"Many thanks, Elder Chrysanthemum!" Qin Xuan hurriedly tucked the Immortal Herb Codex into his ring.

This Immortal Herb Codex might just be a huge help to him in the future!

And so, amidst a conversation filled with laughter and joy, the two arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest.

The outer perimeter was filled with thousand-year soul beasts, which Qin Xuan naturally had no interest in.

As they walked to the boundary between the mixed zone and the core zone, ten-thousand-year soul beasts gradually became more numerous.

These ten-thousand-year soul beasts stared at Yue Guan with great trepidation, not daring to actually pounce for the time being.

Once a soul beast cultivates to the ten-thousand-year level, it has already opened its intelligence and is no different from a human.

Judging by the pressure emanating from this man in golden armor, it was not hard for them to distinguish that he was a Title Douluo, so the ten-thousand-year soul beasts naturally dared not provoke him.

"Soul beasts with dark attributes are truly rare!" No sooner had Yue Guan finished speaking than a bolt of black lightning suddenly descended not far from the Lake of Life.

He swept his spiritual power toward the direction of the lightning and couldn't help but exclaim:

"It is actually an Evil Thunder Flood Dragon with nearly seventy thousand years of cultivation!"

"It actually tried to intrude into the territory of those two super soul beasts, only to be driven out by the Titan Giant Ape!"

"An Evil Thunder Flood Dragon!" Qin Xuan revealed a look of shock.

This was a rare soul beast with wind, thunder, and evil attributes—it was perfectly suited to be the fifth soul ring for the Nine Nether Evil God Tiger!

"Little Xuan, I'll head out first. A battle with a sixty-thousand-year soul beast is no small matter; do not get too close later, lest you be accidentally injured!"

"Seventh Soul Skill, Avatar of the Martial Soul!"

While giving his instructions, a massive Wonder Velvet Chrysanthemum with a diameter of five zhang condensed beneath Yue Guan's feet, and he shot rapidly toward the Evil Thunder Flood Dragon.

Seeing the ten-kilometer distance, in just a few breaths, Yue Guan had already soared above the Evil Thunder Flood Dragon!