There was a difference between liking and loving!
Take a flower, for example. Someone who liked it would want to pick it and take it home!
But love would make someone leave it where it was, water it carefully, and watch it bloom more brilliantly!
And in Luofan's eyes, Yue Guan was someone who truly loved flowers.
That was why, in the original story, although Spirit Hall had explicitly ordered him to kill Tang San and the others, he had chosen to protect them once he discovered they had all consumed Immortal Herbs—even if it meant defying Spirit Hall's orders!
And when he saw the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in Xiao Wu's hand, his first thought had not been to seize it. He had wanted to protect her!
Now Yue Guan was willing to defy Bibi Dong's orders because Luofan had consumed Immortal Herbs. Luofan thought he might someday let Yue Guan see the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum he had brought out!
If he and Bibi Dong ever tore off the veil and became enemies, trading one Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum for the support and loyalty of Yue Guan, a level-95 Titled Douluo, would be a bargain!
"What did you say? The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum? You—you've seen the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?"
As the owner of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum Martial Soul, no Immortal Herb mattered more to Yue Guan than the one identical to his own Martial Soul.
At Luofan's sudden mention of it, Yue Guan grew excited. His eyes widened as he stared at Luofan.
Luofan had consumed two Immortal Herbs and had even given the Young Master one with holy and light attributes.
It was entirely possible that Luofan had seen the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
"Yes, I've seen it. But it hadn't fully grown, so I didn't pick it!" Luofan nodded.
Of course it had fully grown. But sometimes it was like dealing with a woman: the point of having money was not to spend it on her, but to let her see it.
Keeping Yue Guan hooked with news of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was the best approach.
"When will it mature? Where does it grow? Can you take me to see it? Don't worry, I won't take it. I—I'd be satisfied with just one look!"
Yue Guan was so excited he could barely get the words out.
"Senior, that place is far away and very hard to enter. When the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum matures, I'll let you know!" Luofan replied.
"Th-that's fine. I'll wait for your good news!"
Yue Guan was disappointed, but when it came to the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Luofan held all the cards. What choice did Yue Guan have but to accept?
"We should first figure out how you're going to deal with the Pope's orders," Luofan said to Yue Guan.
"Brother Luofan, do you have any ideas?" Yue Guan asked.
Luofan was only about eight years old, yet Yue Guan was already calling him "brother."
As for how well Luofan and Yue Guan got along at their first meeting, that could wait!
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong was also wrapped in a Cloak, waiting outside the Crown Prince's Residence.
She did not expect Yue Guan to bring Luofan out without anyone noticing!
He only needed to bring Luofan out!
Snake Lance and Pufferfish were merely level-92 Titled Douluo!
As long as Yue Guan seized Luofan and got him out of the Crown Prince's Residence, she could stop the two of them without even using her Martial Soul or Soul Skills.
Bibi Dong waited patiently, imagining how grateful Yu Xiaogang would be when she gave him Luofan's secret for achieving Martial Soul Evolution.
At last, there was movement at the Crown Prince's Residence!
Powerful Soul Power erupted. Then Yue Guan appeared, his Cloak around him as he dragged Luofan toward the exit.
"Stop!" Snake Lance Douluo shouted as he gave chase!
Porcupinefish Douluo followed close behind!
With two level-92 Titled Douluo on his heels, Yue Guan could not use his Martial Soul or Soul Skills. All he could do was flee in disarray!
Here they come!
Bibi Dong put her hopes aside and focused. She struck swiftly at Snake Lance Douluo, who was charging ahead!
"Shield!"
Luofan, still in Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's grasp, raised a hand. A tower-shaped shield enveloped Snake Lance Douluo!
The shield's special effect completely nullified Bibi Dong's strike!
Just as I thought... Seeing her attack rendered useless, Bibi Dong nodded to herself.
The intelligence had said Luofan's shield Soul Skill had once blocked Sword Douluo Chen Xin's Flying Sword attack. So the report was true!
"Third Soul Skill: Overpowering Aura!"
Luofan used another Soul Skill.
A vast aura spread outward from his body.
And because Luofan's Soul Power Level was higher now, its radius was several meters greater than when he had first absorbed the Soul Ring!
"Leave him here!" Snake Lance Douluo swung the Snake Lance in his hands at Yue Guan!
Yue Guan did not dare use his Martial Soul. He could only meet the blow with his level-95 Soul Power!
Bang! Snake Lance Douluo remained unscathed, while Yue Guan was sent flying.
Yue Guan's grip on Luofan broke, and Luofan fell to the ground.
How? Bibi Dong glanced at Yue Guan as he flew away, suspecting he was putting on an act!
Among Titled Douluo, even a single level made a great difference.
Yue Guan was three levels above She Long. Even without his Martial Soul, he should not have been knocked away like that!
"Another accomplice?" Snake Lance Douluo turned to Bibi Dong and lashed out with his Snake Lance!
Hmph. Arrogant! Bibi Dong raised a hand to meet his attack!
Their blows collided head-on again!
Snake Lance Douluo felt a tremendous force surge toward him and stumbled back three steps!
But Bibi Dong did not fare much better. She swayed slightly and retreated half a step!
Impossible!
Feeling the force that had rebounded through her hand, Bibi Dong cried out inwardly!
She Long was only level 92, while she was level 99!
Even without her Martial Soul or Soul Skills, the difference in level alone should have been enough to send him flying!
Yet she had been forced back half a step?
The strength Snake Lance Douluo had just displayed was at least level 96, perhaps even level 97!
"She Long, let's attack together!"
Porcupinefish Douluo rushed in from the side, shouting as he attacked alongside Snake Lance Douluo.
Bibi Dong suppressed her shock and thrust out both arms, meeting their attacks head-on!
This time, an indescribable force surged into her. She was thrown several meters back, completely out of control, her feet scraping two long tracks across the ground.
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