"Teacher~
Humans hunting soul beasts is only natural. Agreeing back then was just a stopgap measure. Besides, I later used incredibly precious immortal herbs to bring her back to life, so I don't owe her anything."
Back to life?
Bibi Dong's eyes brimmed with wisdom. Was this even something a human would say?
She could understand the first part-tricking a soul beast into sacrificing itself-but why did everything after that get more and more outrageous?
Yue Guan, standing below, was beside himself with excitement. He covered his mouth, barely able to speak coherently.
"You actually have the legendary immortal herbs!"
Ye Yan turned to glance at him. This poor fellow has it pretty rough, too. Since you supplied the immortal herb catalog, I'll see what I can do for you.
"That's right. I was lucky enough to obtain a singular velvet sky chrysanthemum and a crystal blood dragon ginseng. Originally, I planned to refine them myself. But the original body Xiao Wu left behind after her sacrifice wanted to eat them, too, so I gave them to her out of guilt."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes lit up when he heard "singular velvet sky chrysanthemum," but when he learned that Ye Yan had fed both immortal herbs to that rabbit, he cried out furiously that it was a criminal waste of heaven's treasures!
Seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo's exaggerated reaction, Bibi Dong remembered his particular interest in flowers and plants and asked him what those two immortal herbs did.
That subject immediately piqued Chrysanthemum Douluo's interest, and his extravagant praise poured forth like a raging river.
"Your Holiness, immortal herbs are wondrous treasures of the immortal realm, known as Douluo Instant Advancement Pills.
They take three thousand years to sprout, three thousand years to bloom, and another three thousand years to mature, and they only exist in the Land of Nature's Creation. If someone has the good fortune to encounter one, a single sniff of its flower will let them break through to Soul Saint; eating one guarantees they can break through to Titled Douluo."
What?!
After hearing that, Bibi Dong looked at Ye Yan differently, as though she were looking at a wastrel. You used treasures this rare as fodder for a rabbit?
Her hands shifted, and she pressed both delicate hands against his head, rocking it back and forth to see whether water had gotten into his brain.
"Ow, Teacher, stop shaking me! I'm so dizzy! ๑_๑"
Ye Yan, whose eyes had already turned into spirals, caught her hands. I can't take it. I really can't. Dong'er, if you keep this up, I'm going to throw up on you! X﹏X
He leaned against her ample bosom and recovered for a while before finally suppressing the churning in his stomach. Looking up, he met Bibi Dong's eyes as she stared at him like an idiot.
Pouting, Ye Yan took out two flowers, one red and one multicolored, both shimmering with flowing light, and placed them in Bibi Dong's hands. Before he could introduce them, Chrysanthemum Douluo piped up again.
"The king of immortal treasures, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo was so excited he could barely stand, leaning his entire body against Ghost Douluo.
Although Ye Yan knew he was looking at the flowers in Bibi Dong's hands, Chrysanthemum Douluo's utterly entranced gaze still sent a chill through him, since his current position put him directly behind the immortal herbs. (◦`~´◦)
"Dong'er... Teacher~"
Ye Yan had wanted to call her Dong'er, only for her death glare to force him to change course. Hmph, insolent disciple.
"Teacher, the red one in your hand is called the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. It's a divine treasure among immortal treasures. Eating it can not only form an indestructible diamond body, but also increase soul power by at least ten levels, by a conservative estimate.
Of course, that estimate applies to me. But even though you're a Level 98 Peak Douluo, Teacher, it should still help you advance another step and break through to Level 99."
Bibi Dong raised the red orchid in her right hand and studied it. Xu Xiaoyan's explanation and Chrysanthemum Douluo's reaction told her that this immortal herb far surpassed the others in value.
Hmm~ Looks like I misjudged him. My good disciple isn't that foolish after all. With this, I should be able to accumulate enough soul power to return to Level 99 much faster.
Before she could finish celebrating, Ye Yan gave a light cough, drawing her attention back to him.
"Teacher, the requirements for consuming this immortal herb are extremely strict. You probably can't absorb it just yet. Take a look at the golden primordial immortal herb in your left hand first.
Though it's slightly inferior to the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, its strength lies in its gentle medicinal properties. Its sole effect is increasing soul power, and it can also help you break through your Level 98 soul power bottleneck."
"Requirements for consuming them? You have to meet certain conditions before you can absorb these immortal herbs?"
Wait, these things even have requirements for eating them?
Bibi Dong was a little speechless. So immortal herbs have spirits and choose their own masters? Well, since this one won't work for now, eating the primordial immortal herb first is fine, too.
After she ignored Chrysanthemum Douluo's longing gaze and stored them in her Soul Tool, Ye Yan rose slightly and leaned toward her ear. His hot breath stirred an unfamiliar feeling in her heart.
"Teacher~ Do you have any soul bones over ten thousand years old? Give Chrysanthemum Douluo one, won't you? I have his immortal herb catalog to thank for finding these."
Bibi Dong affectionately brushed the tip of his nose. The little fellow certainly knows how to do someone a favor at no cost to himself. Fine, fine. Considering Yue Guan's years of hard work and service, I'll give him one.
She took a soul bone glowing red from her ring and tossed it down to Chrysanthemum Douluo. Still lamenting that he had not gotten to examine the Lovesick Heartbreak Red up close, he scrambled to catch the object flying toward him.
When he looked closely, it was the very soul bone he had dreamed of day and night!
Just then, Bibi Dong's cool, commanding voice rang out again.
"This is a thirty-thousand-year Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm. If the little fellow hadn't just pleaded with me, I really wouldn't have been willing to give it to you. Yue Guan, I hope you can advance further after absorbing this soul bone."
"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you, Your Holiness! Thank you, Young Master Ye! Your subordinate is willing to die in service of the Pope!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded and bowed repeatedly, looking as obsequious as could be. Bibi Dong paid it no mind, merely waving for him and Ghost Douluo to withdraw.
Once the two had left, Bibi Dong looked at Ye Yan in her arms. Holding him really was comfortable, and she really did appreciate his looks, his talent, and his sincerity-the two immortal herbs...
Bibi Dong suddenly felt much less angry. Having another warm body pillow was rather nice, after all. Still, she needed to discipline him a little more, lest he become disobedient in the future.
Then her expression turned icy in an instant, and fierce killing intent engulfed the entire hall.
"Xu Xiaoyan, when did your teacher give you permission to act so brazenly in front of outsiders?"
Bravo. Sis, you can change faces without spending a single token!
Ye Yan was utterly stunned. Seriously, even if women change faces faster than turning pages, you can't do it like this! You weren't like this a moment ago! Have mercy on this little kitty! X﹏X
To save his life, he gritted his teeth and clasped Bibi Dong's delicate hand, pressing it against his cheek and gently nuzzling it with little nods.
"Teacher~ Your disciple just wanted to be closer to you. Please don't be angry. What bad intentions could I possibly have?"
After speaking, he even winked at Bibi Dong, radiating an aura of "I'm adorable, please don't hit me" from head to toe.
His attempt at acting cute nearly melted Bibi Dong's heart. How could a boy be this adorable?
It made her want to carry Ye Yan off to some deserted corner and put on a performance of riding her disciple and disgracing the ancestors. Only the last trace of reservation in her heart held her back, but that figure in her memories was growing fainter and fainter. It would probably disappear before long...
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