Bickering!

The urgency and pleading in Yue Guan's eyes were utterly undisguised, and even his voice was lower than usual. "Your Highness, this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum shares the same origin as my Martial Soul. With its help, not only could my Soul Power advance another step, but I could also completely eradicate a hidden ailment in my Martial Soul-"

He truly wanted this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. If these immortal herbs were sent back to Spirit Hall, he might be able to obtain one.

But it was more likely that the consecrators would take all these immortal herbs. He had to fight for himself this once!

At that thought, Yue Guan paused, seemingly finding it difficult to speak, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "I, Yue Guan, have been proud all my life and have never bowed my head to anyone, but this immortal herb-it is far too important to me."

"If Your Highness is willing to part with it, then whatever you ask of me in the future, I would not refuse even if it meant dying ten thousand deaths!"

Dugu Bo watched from the side. For once, he did not mock him; only a glimmer of understanding passed through his green eyes.

An immortal herb that shared the same origin as one's Martial Soul was an opportunity one could encounter but never seek out. In his place, he would probably have lost his composure too.

Su Yu looked at Yue Guan's reddened eyes, then at the golden Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, and something stirred in his heart.

He straightened and patted Yue Guan's arm, his tone gentle. "Uncle Chrysanthemum, there's no need for such solemn words. We both belong to Spirit Hall, so we should naturally watch over and help each other. It's only an immortal herb. Why go this far?"

"Your Highness, Her Holiness the Pope has not yet taken full control. If these immortal herbs are brought back to Spirit Hall, those consecrators may very well take them all!"

"Even if they leave some for our Pope Hall, it would still be an enormous loss!"

"I dare to ask Your Highness not to report the existence of these immortal herbs!"

"Uncle Ju! Is that what you truly think?"

Su Yu rubbed his cuff. He had never intended to bring all these immortal herbs back to Spirit Hall anyway.

He had even been worried that Chrysanthemum Douluo would report directly to his teacher. Then these immortal herbs would become difficult to deal with!

He had not expected Chrysanthemum Douluo himself to suggest concealing these immortal herbs now.

"Your Highness, I have absolutely no selfish intentions. Everything I do is solely for Pope Hall!"

"Uncle Ju, I understand. Actually, I also intended to conceal the existence of these immortal herbs."

"We'll take a few immortal herbs we can use and leave the rest here."

With that, Su Yu turned his gaze toward Dugu Bo at the side.

"Senior Dugu, I've looked around. There are two immortal herbs here that are best suited to your family's Martial Soul."

"One is the Nine-Grade Dragon Ganoderma. Consuming it can increase Soul Power and replenish blood and vitality. This immortal herb is better suited for you!"

"The other is the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. After consuming it, a serpent-type Martial Soul has a chance of transforming into a dragon. However, it isn't suitable for your Martial Soul!"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo immediately objected. "My Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor is also a serpent-type Martial Soul. Why isn't it suitable?"

"Senior Dugu, if I'm not mistaken, your Martial Soul should have evolved once already!"

"Yes. My Martial Soul was originally the Jade Phosphorous Serpent. It only evolved into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor later!"

"The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor is already a very powerful Martial Soul. Even after consuming this Earth Dragon Golden Melon, the chance of it evolving again is very low!"

"My suggestion is to leave this Earth Dragon Golden Melon for your granddaughter. Wouldn't it be better if your granddaughter's Martial Soul evolved?"

"But that's only my suggestion. If you want to consume the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, Senior Dugu, then leave the Nine-Grade Dragon Ganoderma for your granddaughter!"

Dugu Bo thought for a while. Since the chance of his Martial Soul evolving was low anyway, he might as well let his granddaughter try her luck!

"All right, we'll do as you say. But what about our family's poison?"

"That's simple. With so many medicinal herbs here, Uncle Ju can prepare a potion very quickly."

"You'll just need to prepare a Soul Bone each for your granddaughter and your son, Senior Dugu!"

"Of course, since your daughter-in-law doesn't have the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul, she only needs to take the antidote potion!"

"All right. You prepare the potion here first. I'll go find the Soul Bones right away!"

Dugu Bo darted away from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, while Chrysanthemum Douluo went to gather medicinal ingredients to prepare the potion.

Su Yu looked over the immortal herbs here and picked a few that could be used for now.

The Chaos Twin-Life Grass was just right for his teacher, Bibi Dong. Since he had the Sharingan, the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew was perfect for him.

As for Hu Liena, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid would do. If he did not have the Sharingan, he would have given the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew to Hu Liena.

That Ghost Immortal Grass could go to Ghost Douluo. The other immortal herbs would remain here for now, to be collected whenever they were needed in the future.

Once Su Yu had packed away the few immortal herbs they needed, Yue Guan also returned with a large pile of medicinal herbs.

"Uncle Ju, these medicinal herbs?"

"These medicinal herbs are all for purging that old poison master's poison!"

"Who knows how much poison has accumulated inside that old thing? He needs a powerful dose!"

Yue Guan dumped all the medicinal herbs in his arms onto the ground in one heap. There was a bewildering variety.

There were purple vines covered in thorns and low-growing plants bearing black berries.

There were also several broad leaves shimmering with silver light. Up close, they gave off a scent that mingled bitterness and pungency.

"Chrysanthemum Guan, do you think this old body of mine is forged from iron?"

Dugu Bo looked at the pile of medicinal herbs, enough to fill two large herb baskets, and his green brows knotted tightly.

"Mixing all these things together-are you trying to cure my poison or poison me?"

"Why do you care whether it cures you or poisons you? As long as it works!"

Yue Guan folded his arms and tilted his chin up slightly.

"The serpent venom inside you has accumulated for decades. It's long since tangled itself around your meridians."

"Without these potent medicines as a foundation, how could I force the poison out of your body?"

He picked up a blue-green herb beaded with dew and waved it before Dugu Bo's eyes. "This is called Bone-Piercing Grass. It can penetrate the gaps in your meridians. Those black berries are Cold Pulp Berries. They can neutralize the hot, dry poison inside you."

"And those silver leaves are Meridian-Cleansing Leaves. They can protect your heart meridians while the poison is being expelled!"

"I carefully selected every single thing here. You dare say they're useless?"

His retort left Dugu Bo speechless. After staring at the pile of medicinal herbs for a long while, he snorted coldly. "They'd better work. Otherwise-"

His fingertips twitched, and a wisp of dark green Soul Power flashed past, carrying a bone-piercing chill.

"I'll let you taste what a truly powerful dose is."

"Tch, who are you trying to scare? With those old bones of yours, you might not be my match even after your poison is cured!"

Yue Guan reached out and pushed Dugu Bo aside, a trace of impatience in his brows. "If you have nothing to do, move aside. Don't block me while I prepare the medicine."

"You!"

Dugu Bo was so angry that even his beard trembled, but he forcibly suppressed his temper and said stiff-necked,

"I still need your help with something, so I won't stoop to your level for now!"

Though his words remained stubborn, his body honestly shifted aside. His eyes, however, still glared at Yue Guan, full of defiance.

Chrysanthemum Douluo gave a quiet scoff and ignored him, turning to gather up all the medicinal herbs on the ground.