Chapter 79: Handling a Poisonous Snake, Chrysanthemum Douluo Prostrates in Excitement!
Chapter 79: Handling a Poisonous Snake, Chrysanthemum Douluo Prostrates in Excitement!
The sight in the center of the valley was truly breathtaking.
On the left was an icy spring shrouded in cold mist.
The spring water was a deep, mysterious blue.
Thin ice that never melted condensed on its surface.
Chilled air rose up, condensing into fine frost flowers in the air that drifted down.
On the right was a fiery spring steaming with heat.
The spring water was crimson like blood, bubbling and churning.
Heat waves rushed towards them, scorching their faces.
Two extreme energies intertwined and collided, forming a visible energy fluctuation in the center.
That fluctuation was brilliantly colored.
Sometimes icy blue, sometimes crimson, it was breathtakingly beautiful yet concealed deadly intent.
If an ordinary Spirit Master rashly approached or entered the spring, they would likely be completely melted by the ice and fire waters.
That was a spring that even Poison DouluoDugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, did not dare to enter.
Dozens of exotic flowers and rare herbs grew in the medicinal garden surrounding the ice and fire spring waters.
Every single plant emitted a dense Spiritual Qi, with vibrant colors and various forms.
Some were crystal clear like glass, some had layered petals like brocade, some bore pearl-like fruits, and some had leaves shimmering with a starlight luster.
They thrived in this special environment where ice and fire intertwined; having endured countless years, they were no longer ordinary things.
"This... this is simply a fairyland!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan stood at the edge of the medicinal garden, his eyes fixed wide.
His mouth hung open, and an expression of obsession bordering on madness appeared on his face, as if he had lost his soul.
Especially when his gaze fell upon a golden chrysanthemum with petals layered like a pagoda, his body suddenly froze.
Then, tears flowed down without warning.
"It... it’s actually here!"
His voice trembled as he reached out a white-gloved hand, wanting to touch it but not daring to, fearing he might profane such beauty.
"Beautiful! Truly too beautiful! To think such a perfect creation exists in this world!"
That was the velvet sky reach chrysanthemum!
An Immortal Herb of the same origin as his Spirit, it was also the legendary item he had dreamed of and searched for for decades.
He once thought it was just a fabrication in ancient texts, never expecting to see it with his own eyes today.
Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly turned and knelt before Bibi Dong without warning.
"His Holiness the Pope!"
His voice choked with emotion, his forehead pressed against the ground.
"That you have allowed me to see such an Immortal Herb with my own eyes—this kindness and virtue, Yue Guan shall never forget it for as long as I live!"
"From now on, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, at any cost! Even if you ask me to die right now, I will have no complaints!"
These words were spoken with sincere emotion, tears and snot flowing freely.
Dugu Bo, watching from the side, curled his lip.
"Is it really necessary?"
He muttered in a low voice, his face full of disdain.
"It’s just a medicinal herb, yet he’s acting as if he’s met his own father."
"Chrysanthemum Guan, you effeminate fellow really have no backbone."
The voice wasn’t loud.
But everyone present was a Titled Douluo; how could they not hear it?
Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly raised his head.
Tears were still in his eyes, but his expression was exceptionally colorful.
"Some people~"
He slowly stood up and dusted off his knees, his tone becoming sarcastic as he said, "Guarding such a treasure mountain yet not knowing how to use it, what a waste of God’s gifts, truly foolish! Utterly wasting these Immortal Herbs."
"What did you say?!"
Dugu Bo’s eyes immediately bulged with anger, and the poisonous mist around him began to churn again.
"Am I wrong?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo raised an eyebrow, his orchid finger pointing lightly.
"You, Dugu Bo, have guarded this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for decades; besides using those poisonous weeds to Cultivate poison techniques, what else do you know?"
"The true value of these Immortal Herbs, their effects, their usage—do you understand any of it?"
He became more excited as he spoke, his voice turning shrill.
"I bet you can’t even name at least half of the Immortal Herbs in this garden!"
"If this isn’t a waste of God’s gifts, what is? If this isn’t being foolish, what is?"
"You—"
Dugu Bo’s face turned green with rage, his fists clenching with a series of cracks.
But he could not refute it.
Chrysanthemum Douluo was right.
He indeed did not recognize most of the Immortal Herbs in this garden.
Some he felt were dangerous just by looking at them and didn’t dare touch them.
Some he had tried, and as a result, almost poisoned himself to death.
In the end, he could only pick some obviously poisonous herbs to Cultivate, and find some herbs that could suppress the toxins in his body to prolong his life.
For all these years, he had been like a beggar guarding a mountain of gold.
Despite sitting on a treasure trove, he could only pick up scraps to fill his belly.
"Enough."
Bibi Dong interrupted their dispute with a cold voice.
She stood in the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, her scepter lightly tapping the ground, her voice echoing through the valley.
"Dugu Bo, since you have agreed to pledge your loyalty to me, this medicinal garden belongs to me from this day forward."
Dugu Bo took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger caused by Chrysanthemum Douluo’s mockery.
His deep gaze looked toward Bibi Dong as he said in a heavy voice:
"I can pledge loyalty to you, and I can give you this medicinal garden."
"But you must do what you promised; you must cure Yan Yan’s poison!"
"Rest assured."
Bibi Dong gave him a cold glance.
"Do as I say, and I will naturally let your granddaughter live, and live better than anyone else."
She turned and gave an order to Chrysanthemum Douluo, who was still immersed in excitement.
"Yue Guan, you stay here as well."
Her tone brooked no argument.
"Make a detailed record of all the Immortal Herbs and medicinal plants you recognize, and draw them into a manual."
"The effects, usage, and harvesting precautions for each plant must be clearly marked."
"Yes! Your Holiness!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo was overjoyed and quickly bowed in acceptance.
To be able to observe and study so many Immortal Herbs at close range was a massive blessing to him.
This was a task he couldn’t wait to have!
Dugu Bo looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo’s smug appearance, feeling incredibly stifled.
He didn’t want to stay with this "effeminate" fellow at all.
But at the thought that his granddaughter’s life was still in Bibi Dong’s hands, he ultimately swallowed his words.
Endure!
For Yan Yan, he could endure anything!
...Bibi Dong left the valley with Ghost Douluo.
After walking out of the range of the poisonous barrier, she stopped and looked back into the depths of the Sunset Forest.
"Gui Mei."
"Your subordinate is here."
Ghost Douluo’s voice came from within his black robes, ethereal and uncertain.
"Keep a secret eye on Dugu Bo."
Bibi Dong said indifferently, "Although he agreed to pledge loyalty, it may not be sincere. If there is any unusual movement, report it at any time."
"Yes."
"In addition..."
She paused: "Send people to Heaven Dou City to secretly protect Dugu Yan. Don’t let any accidents happen to her, and don’t let others contact her."
Ghost Douluo was slightly stunned: "Your Majesty, why is this? Since we want to control Dugu Bo, isn’t his granddaughter’s safety the best bargaining chip?"
Bibi Dong shook her head.
"Bargaining chips should be used at critical moments."
Her gaze was profound.
"What we need to do now is make him submit sincerely. Protecting his granddaughter is more effective than using her as a threat."
Through her understanding from A-Qing and her own tests, Bibi Dong had already figured out Dugu Bo’s character.
Ghost Douluo suddenly understood: "Your Majesty is wise."
"Go."
A black shadow flashed, and Ghost Douluo disappeared into the forest.
Bibi Dong stood alone on the spot, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"A-Qing, your Master has prepared the Immortal Herbs you wanted."
She whispered to herself.
"Next, it will depend on how far you can go yourself."
(End of Chapter)
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