The Price Doesn't Matter; Mother Can Help You

Ye Yunxian had already been struggling with this.

The Nine-Heart Begonia had been passed down for many generations. Every family head had studied it and recorded their own insights.

The moment Ye Yunxian took over, she had reviewed everything and arrived at a definitive conclusion: this problem simply could not be solved.

If it could not be solved, that meant she would die, and so would her daughter.

The thought that neither mother nor daughter could die a natural death tore at Ye Yunxian's heart. It was a mother's pain—especially the pain of being powerless.

"Family Head Ye, what if I have a way?"

"Your Martial Soul has flaws, just like Dugu Yan's. If those flaws are broken through, the problem can be resolved."

"Besides, Lingling must have been thinking about this too, right?" Su Yu said with a smile as he looked at Ye Lingling.

Ye Lingling's cheeks reddened. She chuckled and nodded. "I have a little selfish motive. Since I saw that Yanyan could do it, I wondered whether the Nine-Heart Begonia could too."

"It's just a little embarrassing that you saw through me."

Ye Lingling was very frank, though she still felt somewhat embarrassed inside.

"I knew it. Why else would you let someone you'd only known for a few days into your home? Don't tell me you had no ulterior motive." Su Yu's eyes curved into crescents.

Ye Lingling spoke up. "You guessed right. I did have an idea, but I'm willing to pay the price. I just wanted to try, and I didn't want to keep watching Mother suffer."

Ye Yunxian sighed. "Lingling, that isn't very appropriate. You're putting your friend in a difficult position."

"The Nine-Heart Begonia's problem is so hard to solve. What could Su Yu possibly do?"

It was not that she did not believe Su Yu. Rather, in her understanding, no one in this world could solve the Nine-Heart Begonia's problem.

Su Yu smiled. "Family Head Ye, aren't you underestimating me a little too much? Who says I can't solve it?"

Ye Yunxian froze. "You really can?"

Then she shook her head. "Sigh, don't joke with Auntie. Auntie knows you mean well."

How could such a good thing possibly fall from the sky?

"I'm not joking. Family Head Ye, you may as well give it a try. And once it is broken, the price will be considerable. If you break the shackles binding your Ye Family, you should understand how important that is."

Ye Yunxian fell silent, certain that there was not the slightest hint of joking on Su Yu's face.

"Su Yu, if you truly can do it, I'm willing to pay any price. As long as you succeed and let my daughter break free from her shackles."

For her daughter, she was willing to risk everything. Even giving up everything would be worth it.

Su Yu said no more and took an Immortal Herb from his Storage Soul Tool.

"This is an Aromatic Silk Beauty."

Ye Lingling and Ye Yunxian began examining it from top to bottom.

The Aromatic Silk Beauty's roots, stem, and leaves resembled a dense curtain of fine vines, while a glittering golden tulip bloomed at its peak.

Its petals shimmered with flowing light, and a rich, noble fragrance spread through the air, carrying the dignified splendor unique to an immortal-grade treasure.

"What a beautiful flower. I've worked in this field for years, yet I've never seen anything like it."

Ye Yunxian could not help but marvel.

She truly had never seen such a flower before.

"This is no ordinary flower. It is an Immortal Herb. After Lingling refines it, not only will it improve her aptitude, but the shackles binding your Nine-Heart Begonia Family will also collapse on their own."

The instant this Immortal Herb appeared, Ye Lingling felt the Nine-Heart Begonia stir.

It longed for her to refine this Immortal Herb.

"Su Yu, this is far too precious."

Ye Lingling decisively refused.

Though she longed in her heart for Su Yu to help her, once she considered her relationship with him, she began to hesitate again.

Seeing her shy daughter, Ye Yunxian inwardly cried out, What a hopeless girl. You were the one who brought him here, yet now you're acting all coy.

If it were before, your mother would have pounced long ago. How could I possibly drag things out like you, without a shred of decisiveness?

We already said we would pay an enormous price.

Su Yu placed it in Ye Lingling's hand.

"Absorb it. Once you've made up your mind, we can discuss the price you'll have to pay."

Su Yu hurriedly urged her on.

This investment definitely would not lose money. Besides, her mother's still-charming body and those eyes of hers were filled with desire whenever she looked at him!

If she did not make a move and her mother did, she would lose her chance.

There was only one Aromatic Silk Beauty. Who knew how many years it would take before a second one was born?

This was a rare opportunity.

"Lingling, absorb it." Ye Yunxian smiled. "Once you succeed, we'll see what Su Yu wants us to pay."

"But what is the price? Can't we know in advance?" Ye Lingling asked.

"Sigh!" Ye Yunxian sighed. "Lingling, you can't pay this price. Mother will help you pay it. Don't be afraid!"

"Ah!"

Ye Lingling jumped in fright.

What was Mother planning to do?

She did not sound like she was joking. Wasn't Mother acting like the sort of older woman people on the streets called an old cow eating tender grass?

How could Mother do this?

Ye Lingling's cheeks flushed red.

Ye Yunxian covered her forehead. She knew her silly daughter had misunderstood again.

"Don't think nonsense. Mother is a respectable woman."

"Mhm." Ye Lingling nodded obediently.

"Read fewer of those idle books. They won't do you any good," Ye Yunxian cautioned.

Ye Lingling sat cross-legged, the Aromatic Silk Beauty resting in her palm.

She began placing the flower into her mouth.

A dense, fragrant floral scent filled the air as a vast, gentle source of life poured into her body and surged through every inch of her meridians.

She guided the medicinal power, and the Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul within her began to tremble. A pale white phantom of flower petals slowly emerged above her head.

The originally fixed nine begonia petals continuously drew in the vitality of heaven and earth under the nourishment of the Aromatic Silk Beauty's power.

A faint pink glow gathered at the flower's center, gradually forming the outline of a tenth petal.

As gentle radiance blossomed, the tenth begonia petal slowly unfurled, scattering soft life energy.

The inherited shackles that had bound the Nine-Heart Begonia lineage for so long shattered inch by inch at this moment.

Ye Lingling let out a light gasp, and the Soul Power around her stabilized.

The phantom of the Ten-Heart Begonia hovered quietly, its healing power several times more potent than before.

"I can feel it. It's all over. The family's shackles have truly been broken, and my Martial Soul can restore Soul Power now."

Ye Lingling wept with joy.

She was so excited that she began panting heavily, almost letting out a whoop.

"Cough, cough, don't get so excited."

Su Yu patted her shoulder.

A tenth petal had appeared.

It should no longer be called the Nine-Heart Begonia. It should be called the Ten-Heart Begonia.

With the tenth petal blooming, even the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda could not compare to it.

When it could restore both abilities, everything else was rendered useless.

To the Undying Family, the Ten-Heart Begonia was an epoch-making creation.

"My heavens!"

Ye Yunxian was too excited to speak.

It was incredible. He had truly done it.

Su Yu's contribution was far too great. His name could be written into the family genealogy.

They had always been suppressed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. At last, they could breathe easy.

No matter what, she had to thank Su Yu. As for the price, she was willing to do anything.