Blue Silver Forest

A Rou stared blankly at Dugu Chen, her eyes filled with an indescribably complicated glimmer.

Sensing her gaze, Dugu Chen smiled and explained,

"Sister A Rou, my family controls a secret realm of heaven and earth. Its environment is unique and especially suitable for cultivating rare treasures like Immortal Herbs."

At his words, A Rou's gaze instantly dimmed. A faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips as she returned her attention to Xiao Wu's ponytail, her hands moving absentmindedly.

Seeing this, Dugu Chen's lips curled into a mysterious smile as a plan formed in his heart.

"Sister A Rou, do you want an Immortal Herb?"

Hearing his words, A Rou's hands suddenly paused, and she raised her eyes to meet his burning gaze.

For some reason, she found herself avoiding it...

A faint blush surfaced on A Rou's face, containing both the embarrassment of having her intentions exposed and the shyness brought on by Dugu Chen's straightforward gaze.

"Yes. Xiao Wu is still young. If I can obtain an Immortal Herb for her, her path of cultivation will surely be much smoother in the future."

A Rou nodded slightly, and a rosy flush swiftly spread across her cheeks, making her resemble a ripe peach. Her voice was soft and sweet, her expression carrying a trace of bashful charm that made one's ears go weak.

"So that's how it is. Then how about you join my family?"

"Although the family has rules against giving Immortal Herbs to outsiders, if you join us voluntarily, then it naturally wouldn't count as breaking the rules!"

A faint smile appeared on Dugu Chen's face as the thought of recruiting her gradually rose in his heart.

Once soul beasts took human form, they would possess Innate Full Soul Power. Once they matured, they were guaranteed to become powerhouses at least on the level of a Title Douluo.

Trading one Immortal Herb for the loyalty of two Title Douluo-level powerhouses was a deal that could never lose money!

"This..."

Upon hearing Dugu Chen's words, A Rou's eyes kept shifting, as though she were struggling with indecision.

Dugu Chen understood what A Rou was hesitating over. He gave a soft laugh and said gently,

"Sister A Rou, there's no need to answer me in a hurry. We won't be leaving for the next few days, so it won't be too late to tell me after you've thought it through!"

"Alright. I need to consider this matter carefully..." A Rou took a deep breath, and gentleness returned to her eyes.

"No problem!"

Dugu Chen smiled brightly. After saying that, he turned to Ah Yin and gazed tenderly into her eyes.

"Sister Ah Yin, I've never been to your clan's homeland. Can you take me there to have a look?"

Ah Yin's pretty face flushed red. She nodded without hesitation, returning his gaze with gentle eyes. "If you want to go, then of course you can."

"Alright, then let's go now!"

With that, Dugu Chen gave a faint smile. After bidding farewell to A Rou and Xiao Wu, he sped through the Star Dou Great Forest with Ah Yin.

Several hours later, guided by Ah Yin, Dugu Chen arrived at an unnamed forest.

Having returned to her homeland, a misty veil of moisture gradually filled Ah Yin's almond-shaped eyes, while a joyful smile bloomed on her face.

"Is this where Sister Ah Yin was born?"

Dugu Chen looked over the forest, his gaze falling upon the faint mist in Ah Yin's eyes as he asked softly.

"Yes. Come on, I'll take you inside for a look!"

With that, Ah Yin took Dugu Chen's hand. Her graceful steps moved lightly, and the hem of her deep-blue dress swayed with a touch of urgency and excitement.

A calm smile appeared on Dugu Chen's face as he followed behind Ah Yin, gazing at her figure with rapt attention.

With Ah Yin's arrival, the Blue Silver Grass on the ground seemed to cry out excitedly, their leaves swaying rhythmically as though dancing to welcome her home.

This forest was not particularly large, at least nowhere near comparable to the Star Dou Great Forest.

Yet after entering, Dugu Chen discovered that it brimmed with vitality. The plants were ancient and luxuriant, as though they had endured the passage of countless years.

Upon returning here, Ah Yin was like someone coming home, freely moving through the forest without encountering any obstruction.

Moonlight flowed like water, scattering shadows across the ground.

Beneath the silver moon, the Blue Silver Grass glimmered with crystalline deep-blue points of light. Within this tranquil, silent forest, they resembled midnight spirits drifting with the breeze.

Just then, a faint spiritual call suddenly came from afar. Its target was not Dugu Chen, but Ah Yin in front of him.

Ah Yin sensed the spiritual fluctuation as well. Her grip on Dugu Chen's hand tightened slightly, and the two immediately headed straight in that direction.

Only after passing through a row of towering ancient trees did they finally see the full sight before them.

Dugu Chen fixed his gaze upon the plant ahead. He sensed a layer of spiritual fluctuation from it; clearly, the call just now had originated from this plant.

It was a peculiar plant, its entire body seemingly formed from countless vines entwined together. It was a clear blue throughout, its surface gleaming with a special crystalline luster. Long vines climbed upward, standing more than ten meters tall.

The Blue Silver Grass surrounding it grew exceptionally lush.

Upon sensing Ah Yin's arrival, the plant swayed slightly, as though it were dancing with excitement, or smiling joyfully at the two from afar.

As it moved, an immensely powerful aura burst forth without reservation.

"King, great King, it is truly you! You have finally returned, returned to your homeland!"

In an instant, a face gradually condensed in the center of the intertwined vines. It displayed a humanlike expression of excitement, opened its mouth slightly, and actually spoke human words.

Seeing it, Ah Yin revealed a gentle smile. "I have returned. Have you all been well?"

"King, we have all been well. But ever since you left, the plants within the forest have all grown more slowly!"

"Will you leave again after returning this time?"

The Blue Silver King's voice carried a trace of yearning. How it wished for its King to return and lead them once more.

Ah Yin pressed her lips together and looked tenderly at Dugu Chen. When she turned back, an apologetic expression appeared on her face.

"I'm sorry. I only came back this time to see all of you. After this, I still have more important matters to attend to!"

"For this human? King, you are confused!" The Blue Silver King's voice suddenly became agitated.

"You bear the bloodline of the Blue Silver Imperial Clan. All of the Blue Silver Lineage are your subjects. Have you not felt their heartfelt calls?"

"I..."

A wistful look appeared in Ah Yin's eyes, and a faint sorrow surfaced on her face.

How could she not understand what the Blue Silver King had said?

When she arrived here, the first thing to greet her had been the affectionate calls of her Blue Silver Grass subjects.

What she carried upon her shoulders was the hope of the entire clan.

Just as she fell into a dilemma, a pair of gentle hands wrapped around her slender waist. In the next moment, she fell into a broad, firm embrace.

Ah Yin raised her fair face. Ripples stirred in her deep-blue eyes, while an inexpressible sorrow lingered faintly within her gaze.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here!"

Dugu Chen's gentle voice reached her. He was like a verdant mountain, giving Ah Yin the gentlest and safest support.