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Dugu Yan brought Ye Ling Ling to Chen Yuan and asked with anticipation in her eyes:
"Chen Yuan, have you obtained the immortal herb full of vitality that you mentioned?"
Chen Yuan noticed the expectation on Dugu Yan's face and the confusion on Ye Ling Ling's. He smiled and nodded:
"Yes, I've already obtained it. I transplanted it near the spring. With the nourishment of the ice and fire energies, its life energy will grow even more abundant."
Dugu Yan breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Ye Ling Ling with a smile:
"Ling Ling, your martial soul evolution is now within reach. By consuming this immortal herb, not only will your talent improve, but there's also a high chance it will promote the evolution of your martial soul."
Ye Ling Ling was even more bewildered and asked in confusion:
"Yan Yan, what exactly is this immortal herb you're talking about?"
Dugu Yan's expression turned serious:
"Ling Ling, this is a secret. Since you're my friend, I won't hide it from you. Immortal herbs are rare treasures of heaven and earth. As I said, they can improve one's talent and promote martial soul evolution. The reason I became a Soul King is because of an immortal herb. Can you understand its value now?"
Ye Ling Ling's small mouth opened slightly. Her blue hair and blue eyes, framed by a delicate face usually wrapped in coldness and solitude, now showed a look of shock. She then said firmly:
"Yan Yan, I will definitely keep this secret. I won't tell anyone."
Dugu Yan smiled again:
"I knew I could trust you."
Chen Yuan shook his head inwardly. The only ones who can truly keep secrets are either the dead or those who are part of your inner circle. This matter still needs to be handled by me. He then smiled and said:
"This immortal herb is a bit special. Would you like to see it now?"
Dugu Yan agreed:
"Sure, I'd like to see this immortal herb too. I want to check if it's recorded in my immortal herb catalog."
A hint of triumph flashed in Chen Yuan's smile. He stepped forward, wrapped his arm around Dugu Yan's waist, and pulled her into his embrace. Then, he turned to Ye Ling Ling and said:
"Forgive me."
After saying this, he did the same to Ye Ling Ling. Her waist was soft, but as soon as Chen Yuan held her, her body tensed up.
At that moment, Chen Yuan activated his Wind and Thunder Wings, which spanned over eight meters, and the three of them soared into the sky.
They moved swiftly, turning into a streak of light that disappeared into the horizon, heading toward the Sunset Forest.
Ye Ling Ling wanted to scream. This was the first time she had been held by a man. But considering he was Dugu Yan's boyfriend, she didn't want to cause trouble for Dugu Yan, so she endured it.
Chen Yuan's strong arms and warm embrace made Ye Ling Ling's cheeks flush. Being high in the air also made her heart race. But realizing that all of this was because of Chen Yuan, she felt a sense of shame she couldn't put into words.
After a while, Ye Ling Ling finally managed to whisper with difficulty:
"Yan Yan, I'm sorry."
Dugu Yan, who had been gazing at Chen Yuan's face, turned to Ye Ling Ling and said:
"You don't need to apologize. The one taking advantage of you is my boyfriend, so I should be the one apologizing. This guy is definitely doing this on purpose. When we get back, I'll make him pay for it. I'll make sure he's too exhausted to get out of bed."
Her words were filled with咬牙切齿 (gnashing teeth), but to Ye Ling Ling, it all sounded like playful banter between lovers. Such bold words made her blush even more.
Chen Yuan had indeed done this on purpose. Without close contact, it wouldn't be easy to make Ye Ling Ling part of his inner circle. If you don't take the initiative, how can the other person半推半就 (half-heartedly agree)? Though he thought this, he couldn't admit it out loud:
"Alright, alright, it's my fault. After all, the journey is long. If I didn't carry you both, it wouldn't be easy for you to get there..."
As he spoke, he held them tighter and said:
"Hold on to me. I'm going to speed up."
With a whoosh, Chen Yuan activated his wind and thunder powers. Wrapped in a whirlwind of wind and lightning, his speed nearly doubled as he raced toward their destination.
In less than half an hour, Chen Yuan had flown from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye in the Sunset Forest, carrying Dugu Yan and Ye Ling Ling.
As they gradually entered the valley and landed, Dugu Yan appeared relatively calm, while Ye Ling Ling was still dazed.
Chen Yuan let go of them, not showing the slightest hint of reluctance, pretending to be a perfect gentleman.
He walked to the edge of the spring and pointed at the Blue Silver Emperor, explaining to the two:
"This is the immortal herb I mentioned."
Dugu Yan became interested and walked over to Chen Yuan, following his finger to look at the Blue Silver Emperor. Its entire body was a deep blue, with golden veins running through its roots and leaves. A golden aura of intense life energy surrounded it, indicating its extraordinary nature.
After examining it closely, Dugu Yan hesitated:
"Is this... Blue Silver Grass? No, the Blue Silver Grass found everywhere on the Douluo Continent doesn't look like this..."
Ye Ling Ling, who had recovered by now, also walked over. She looked around curiously. The plants here gave her a sense of familiarity. If she could cultivate here, it would be the best拟态修炼环境 (simulated cultivation environment). However, the extreme heat and cold energies in the area made her somewhat uncomfortable. While she could endure it temporarily, she couldn't absorb too much of it.
She walked over to Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan and looked at the Blue Silver Emperor-like immortal herb, asking curiously:
"Is this the immortal herb?"
Chen Yuan explained to them:
"This is an immortal herb, but it's also a spirit beast. It's the emperor of Blue Silver Grass, the Blue Silver Emperor. Its origin is tied to a spirit bone I obtained. If you want to consume it, you can do so now."
"However, in my opinion, it's best to wait until Ling Ling reaches level 50 in soul power. Then, by consuming this immortal herb and using it as her fifth spirit ring, the life energy can be maximized. With such a massive infusion of life energy, it might promote the evolution of the Nine-Hearted Begonia and fix its inherent flaw."
Dugu Yan suddenly understood. She knew Chen Yuan had a spirit bone, and now she realized it was connected to this Blue Silver Emperor.
She then took Ye Ling Ling's hand and said with a smile:
"Ling Ling, you're saved. As long as your martial soul evolves successfully, there's a great chance to overcome its flaw. Your Nine-Hearted Begonia lineage won't have to rely on suicide to awaken the martial soul in future generations."
Ye Ling Ling was overwhelmed by the flood of information, leaving her in a daze. But she grasped the key point: martial soul evolution, overcoming the flaw. Her eyes quickly reddened, and her entire body trembled slightly.
She was a beautiful girl with blue hair, blue eyes, delicate skin, and exquisite features, but she always wore a veil because she carried too much weight on her shoulders. She could never forget how her mother had committed suicide to give her the Nine-Hearted Begonia martial soul.
If she could end this cursed fate, it would be a favor as great as rebirth. Tears welled up in Ye Ling Ling's eyes as she spoke solemnly:
"Thank you both. If I can truly break free from this curse, I am willing to spend my life repaying you."
(End of Chapter)
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