Harvesting Immortal Herbs

The entire venue fell silent in an instant.

Bibi Dong's gaze swept across everyone.

Then she said calmly,

"Since Elder Chrysanthemum has already identified the Immortal Herbs, Elder Chrysanthemum will distribute them."

Upon hearing Bibi Dong's arrangement, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan immediately straightened his back.

He truly had not expected the Pope to value him so highly.

At that very moment, a thought flashed through Yue Guan's mind: he would swear loyalty to the Pope until death!

Yue Guan cleared his throat and said, "This is what I think...

First, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

This Immortal Herb shares the same origin as my Martial Soul. After absorbing it, it can trigger Martial Soul resonance and greatly increase my strength. But..."

Yue Guan suddenly paused and turned to look at Bibi Dong.

"This herb is also suitable for the Pope.

Although the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid can strengthen the Pope's foundation, if the Pope absorbs the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, the rejection between Twin Martial Souls can be reduced by over thirty percent."

Bibi Dong shook her head slightly.

"The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is yours."

Yue Guan was suddenly stunned.

"Since this Immortal Herb shares the same origin as your Martial Soul, then this is fate's arrangement."

Bibi Dong's tone was calm but brooked no doubt. "I have the ability to resolve the rejection issue of Twin Martial Souls myself."

Yue Guan opened his mouth, but when he met Bibi Dong's eyes, he swallowed every word.

He gave Bibi Dong a deep bow.

"Thank you, Pope."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly, signaling for him to continue.

"Second, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid is suitable for the Pope.

This herb can greatly increase Soul Power and solidify one's foundation. For a cultivator with Twin Martial Souls, it is the best choice."

"Third, the Infernal Delicate Apricot."

Yue Guan's gaze turned toward Yan. "This herb possesses ultimate fire attributes and is perfectly compatible with the Flame Lord Martial Soul. I recommend that Yan absorb it."

Yan's eyes abruptly lit up. He nearly jumped up, but Xie Yue grabbed his shoulder and held him down.

"Fourth, the Aromatic Silk Beauty."

Chrysanthemum Douluo turned to Qian Renxue.

"This herb can purify the quality of a Martial Soul.

The Six-Winged Angel is already a Divine-level Martial Soul. After absorbing the Aromatic Silk Beauty, its Martial Soul quality will undergo a further sublimation. I recommend that Miss Qian Renxue absorb it."

Qian Renxue nodded faintly. Her expression was calm, but Fang Mo noticed her fists tighten.

"Fifth, the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's gaze fell on Hu Liena. "This herb can greatly strengthen mental power and soul perception.

The core of the Demon Fox Martial Soul is mental control. The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew can bring a qualitative leap to Hu Liena's spiritual abilities."

Hu Liena's eyes widened slightly, and a trace of delight flashed through her violet eyes.

"Sixth, the Star-Moon Ganoderma."

Chrysanthemum Douluo then looked at Xie Yue. "This herb contains the power of the stars and belongs to the same celestial category as the Moon Blade Martial Soul.

With stars and moon shining together, absorbing it will greatly increase the Moon Blade's sharpness. I recommend that Xie Yue absorb it.

These Immortal Herbs can all improve Martial Soul quality. I recommend that Spirit Hall's younger generation absorb them."

Xie Yue's expression remained cold and stern.

But he nodded heavily. For him, that reaction could already be considered positive.

Chrysanthemum Douluo paused.

Everyone's eyes fell upon him.

Because everyone had noticed that Chrysanthemum Douluo's distribution plan had never mentioned Fang Mo.

Hu Liena frowned slightly.

Yan opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something.

Qian Renxue's gaze shifted back and forth between Fang Mo and Chrysanthemum Douluo. A faint trace of concern lay in her pale golden eyes.

Chrysanthemum Douluo took a deep breath and turned his gaze toward Fang Mo.

"Seventh..."

"Elder Chrysanthemum."

Fang Mo suddenly spoke. Though his voice was not loud, everyone heard him clearly.

Fang Mo stepped forward and stood before Chrysanthemum Douluo.

His posture was neither a request nor a negotiation, but a statement with a clear purpose.

"I don't want any precious Immortal Herbs."

The entire venue erupted in an uproar.

Yan was the first to jump out.

"Fang Mo, are you crazy? There are so many Immortal Herbs right in front of you, and you don't want them?"

Hu Liena frowned as well.

"Fang Mo, what are you talking about?"

Xie Yue said nothing, but his gaze likewise sharpened.

The Pope, Bibi Dong, frowned slightly at the side. She was waiting for Fang Mo to give a reasonable explanation.

Fang Mo ignored everyone's reactions. His tone remained as steady as ever.

"My cultivation method is different from yours. I have my own way of increasing my Soul Ring age, so I don't need Immortal Herbs."

There was no surprise in Yue Guan's eyes, because Fang Mo had already told him the night before.

"I only need Immortal Herbs that can strengthen my physique, as well as a Biluo Soul-Condensing Orchid that benefits the soul."

Yan's mouth fell even wider open.

He stared at Fang Mo in disbelief, as if he were looking at a monster.

Qian Renxue's reaction was completely different.

She said nothing. Her gaze lingered on Fang Mo's face for a long time, and something slowly melted within her pale golden eyes.

She knew why Fang Mo did not want the Immortal Herbs.

It was not because he did not need them, but because he had left the best things for others.

Fang Mo's voice was soft, yet in the silent valley, every word was incomparably clear.

"I'll have to trouble Elder Chrysanthemum."

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Fang Mo, and the corners of his lips curved upward. It was a smile filled with emotion and respect.

"It's no trouble. In truth, I also want to see for myself what the legendary Azure Soul-Condensing Orchid looks like."

After saying that, Yue Guan turned and walked toward the edge of the valley.

Bibi Dong had not spoken throughout the entire exchange.

She knew there was a Remnant Soul within Fang Mo's Martial Soul.

She knew that Remnant Soul had some deep connection with herself.

She had even vaguely guessed the identity of that Remnant Soul.

But she did not ask.

Because Fang Mo had already told her through his actions that the soul inside was important to him.

Faced with these readily available Immortal Herbs, he had willingly chosen to give them up, all for a sliver of hope for that Remnant Soul.

Such feelings...

Bibi Dong suddenly thought of herself.

If one day, she too became a frail Remnant Soul that could dissipate at any moment, would someone do this for her?

Her gaze rested on Fang Mo for a long time.

Yue Guan began harvesting the Immortal Herbs.

His movements were exceptionally gentle, exceptionally careful, and exceptionally precise.

The direction of each Immortal Herb's roots, as well as the most suitable angle for picking it, had been repeatedly calculated in his mind.

The first flower was the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

Then came the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Infernal Delicate Apricot, Aromatic Silk Beauty, Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, and Star-Patterned Lingzhi.

He placed the Immortal Herbs into jade boxes one after another.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's forehead was covered in sweat, but his eyes shone brighter than ever.

At last, he walked toward the edge of the valley.

The Azure Soul-Condensing Orchid.

That transparent orchid grew quietly in a crack between the rocks. Its petals were as thin as cicada wings, while a dark blue flame flickered faintly within its stamen.

Chrysanthemum Douluo crouched down, extending the fingertips of his silver glove to gently touch its roots.

In the end, he successfully picked it as well.