"It's picked!"
Jin Yue'er quickly stepped back and stood properly, nodding proudly. She pointed at Dugu Bo behind her and said with a smile:
"They're all in that green-haired senior's treasure pouch!"
"Green-haired senior?"
Ye Tian raised an eyebrow and gave a strange look toward Dugu Bo sitting cross-legged in the distance.
He certainly knew that the "treasure pouch" Jin Yue'er mentioned referred to Dugu Bo's Wishful Treasure Sack, a Soul Guidance Device capable of storing living things.
But this "green-haired senior" address...
It seemed to completely strip away the intimidating aura of the "Old Poison"!
All his imposing manner had vanished.
"..."
Dugu Bo remained relatively calm.
After several days, he had grown accustomed to this new, rather distinctive title.
Even though Dugu Yan said it was "cute,"
He could only hope now that Jin Yue'er wouldn't go around shouting this nickname everywhere.
He, Dugu Bo, still had to maintain his reputation in the Soul Master Realm.
Men of stature cared more about saving face!
As for Qian Renxue,
When she heard Ye Tian mention the Immortal Herbs, her face showed a trace of nervousness.
Her heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate...
But Ye Tian didn't notice, his attention already completely focused on the Immortal Herbs.
He walked directly toward Dugu Bo...
"Sister Xue, are we going to divide the spoils now? Let's go over too!"
Jin Yue'er said happily,
Pulling Qian Renxue along as she chased after him.
"Yue'er! You're speaking nonsense again, how can this be called dividing spoils?!"
Qian Renxue said with complete helplessness.
Letting Jin Yue'er pull her along as she followed behind Ye Tian, she couldn't help but urgently call out.
"Yue'er, slow down!"
"Haha... I know, I know, we're just sharing good finds～"
Jin Yue'er pulled Qian Renxue past Ye Tian.
Looking back with a playful smile, she said:
"Ye Tian, you're too slow! I'll go get the pouch first!"
"Alright～"
Ye Tian smiled, perfectly content with this arrangement.
He had wanted Jin Yue'er and the others to speak up anyway, especially since they had just finished their bird-watching excursion...
His face still felt somewhat exposed.
Within just a few breaths, Jin Yue'er had pulled Qian Renxue to stand before Dugu Bo.
She properly bowed with respect.
Before she could even speak, Dugu Bo promptly presented the Wishful Treasure Sack with both hands.
"Miss Yue'er, please take it and use it!"
Dugu Bo held up the Wishful Treasure Sack, not particularly wanting to hear what Jin Yue'er had to say.
But obviously...
Jin Yue'er, with her intermittent politeness, wasn't going to let him off that easily.
She cheerfully extended both hands to receive the pouch.
"Thank you, green-haired old senior!"
"Heh... No need for thanks, no need..."
Dugu Bo forced a smile and shook his head.
His left hand clenched into a fist behind his back, simultaneously crushing the smug grin on Dugu Xin's face.
His compliance...
Had actually earned him an additional "old" in his title!
"Of course I should thank you!"
"You're a senior, I'll need you to look after me when I venture out in the future～"
Jin Yue'er's eyes curved into smiles, her joy making her forget herself.
"This old man will."
Dugu Bo dryly laughed and repeatedly nodded, only wishing Jin Yue'er would go far away.
"That's great!"
Jin Yue'er nodded with satisfaction.
Qian Renxue facepalmed in speechless exasperation, though the nervous tension about her impending confession had somewhat dissipated. She glanced back at Ye Tian behind them...
Her eyes holding a trace of anticipation.
Would Ye Tian believe the legend of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red? Would he believe in that kind of idealistic power when picking the flower?
Before Qian Renxue could collect her thoughts,
Before she knew it, she was pulled by Jin Yue'er to stand before Ye Tian.
"Ye Tian, here! Everything's inside."
"Good."
Ye Tian grasped the Wishful Treasure Sack in his hand.
As his Soul Power surged, he quickly saw the Immortal Herbs lying within.
Although they were all stored in various containers, each box had thoughtfully attached labels with the names of every Immortal Herb.
The Secluded Fragrance Qiluo Immortal Grade, Qiluo Tulip, Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Neat Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Jade Bone, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Autumn Water Dew of Oblivion, Snow-Colored Swan Kiss, and all the other Immortal Herbs that had appeared in Tang San's possession were there. There were also several others, including herbs like the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd.
There were even more than Ye Tian had imagined.
He had originally thought Tang San was hiding only two or three herbs.
After all, when Tang San took out the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and Zhu Zhuqing failed to pick it, he immediately wanted to put the Lovesick Heartbreak Red away.
He never considered letting Xiao Wu try to pick the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
This meant Tang San must have had at least one other good Immortal Herb prepared for his dear sister Xiao Wu.
"Huh?!"
Suddenly, surprise appeared on Ye Tian's face.
Qian Renxue's heart immediately tightened, knowing that Ye Tian must have discovered something.
Sure enough.
The next moment, Ye Tian looked toward Jin Yue'er.
"Why does it seem like there's one missing here?"
"Ah? What's missing?"
Jin Yue'er blinked her eyes.
Ye Tian instinctively glanced at Qian Renxue before continuing, "The Lovesick Heartbreak Red. That large red flower that looks like it's stained with blood, growing on a stone."
"Oh! That flower!"
Upon hearing Ye Tian's description, Jin Yue'er suddenly understood, pointing at Qian Renxue as she explained:
"That flower is with Sister Xue."
"Right after you jumped down, Sister Xue dug it out and spat out a large mouthful of blood. It scared me to death."
"??!"
Hearing this,
Ye Tian was completely stunned, stretching his neck in surprise as he pressed for details:
"And then?"
"..."
Qian Renxue's beautiful face had already begun to flush.
She lowered her eyes demurely, secretly watching the changes in Ye Tian's expression.
"And then?"
Jin Yue'er tilted her head,
then began trembling all over as she explained:
"Then the flower acted like it was on drugs, shaking a couple times like this and shaking its own head right off."
Jin Yue'er held her own head, staring playfully at Ye Tian.
"??!!"
Ye Tian's eyes widened,
with no mental capacity left to process Jin Yue'er's facial expressions, performance art, or vivid descriptions.
Only one thing remained in his mind.
The King of Immortal Herbs, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, had actually been picked by Qian Renxue?
What was going on!
Who was Little Xue thinking about?!
Ye Tian's heart couldn't help but race, as if he could already feel the intense glow in Qian Renxue's Purple Eyes.
He stiffly turned his head
and focused his gaze on Qian Renxue, completely stunned!
The violet in those beautiful eyes had unknowingly taken on warm-toned hues... and reflected in their very center was his own image!
Qian Renxue had been thinking of him when she picked the flower?!
Ye Tian wouldn't presume about uncertain matters,
but at this moment,
reality and truth seemed to be laid bare before him.
Even someone as slow-witted as him should have awakened by now!
"Huh?"
Jin Yue'er's eyes were full of confusion.
She slowly lowered her hands from her head, standing bewildered beside the two of them.
Looking left and right, countless question marks seemed to dance in her mind.
Why did Ye Tian and Sister Xue appear somewhat dazed?
"Ye Tian~"
Qian Renxue gazed shyly at the stunned young man before her, a blush gradually rising in her palms as she held them out.