The meeting room inside the Papal Hall had grown quiet.
The meeting presided over by the new Pope, Bi Bi Dong, had just concluded not long ago.
At this moment,
only Bi Bi Dong in her splendid attire and Chrysanthemum Douluo remained in the meeting room.
Ghost Douluo had just been dismissed by Bi Bi Dong.
Chrysanthemum Douluo was also greatly surprised that Bi Bi Dong had specifically kept him behind. He bowed slightly and inquired, "Your Holiness, is there something important you wish to command?"
"It is not that I have something important."
Bi Bi Dong shook her head, not taking credit for herself, and explained truthfully:
"It is that the Holy Son encountered a fortuitous opportunity some time ago after leaving Spirit Hall City, and he remembered your contributions. He specifically brought back a suitable opportunity for you and entrusted me to deliver it to you."
"Ye Tian... Your Highness?"
Upon hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo was stunned, adding the honorific suffix in his confusion, his mind filled with bewilderment.
He had no idea what kind of fortuitous opportunity Ye Tian had encountered.
That there could even be an opportunity suitable for a powerhouse like him, a Titled Douluo of the Ninety-Third Rank.
"Indeed, Yue Guan, you will understand once you see it."
Bi Bi Dong smiled mysteriously.
She also intended to test Yue Guan, to see if he was sufficiently knowledgeable about Immortal Herbs.
Under Chrysanthemum Douluo's puzzled gaze,
Bi Bi Dong retrieved a golden, square brocade box from her Soul Guidance Device and placed it between her Jade Palms.
"!!!"
The moment that box appeared,
in an instant, Chrysanthemum Douluo's pupils trembled violently!
Even his body couldn't help but tremble.
Such a familiar aura, such an existence that had haunted his dreams...
Even if it were devoured by a powerful beast, dissolved by gastric juices without being refined and turned into feces, he could still detect its presence from that pile of feces!
"Hah..."
Bi Bi Dong's eyes brightened slightly.
"It seems Yue Guan already knows what is inside this box."
Hearing Bi Bi Dong's words,
Chrysanthemum Douluo became even more convinced of his speculation!
He raised both hands, his two orchid fingers trembling as he tried to reach for the golden brocade box, even his delicate and hoarse voice quivering.
"This... this is... the legendary..."
"It is an Immortal Herb!"
Bi Bi Dong directly and affirmatively stated first.
"Hiss—!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo instantly widened his eyes, as if his heart were about to stop.
Bi Bi Dong's eyes were full of pride, and her tone couldn't help but carry a sense of pride as she introduced, "This is a pill refined by that lad Ye Tian using both the Chrysanthemum of Marvelous Velvet and Celestial Connection and the Narcissus Jade Bone. It is called the Adamantine Jade Bone Pill."
"Chrysanthemum of Marvelous Velvet and Celestial Connection! Narcissus Jade Bone?!"
"A... a pill?!!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo could hardly believe his ears.
The Chrysanthemum of Marvelous Velvet and Celestial Connection, the Narcissus Jade Bone—which of these was not a legendary item?
Yet these legendary items had all been encountered by Ye Tian, and he had even refined these two complementary Immortal Herbs into a pill!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ye Tian had a master-disciple relationship.
He could be said to be Ye Tian's teacher in plants and medicinal herbs,
and of course, he knew that Ye Tian could refine pills.
But just thinking about it, Chrysanthemum Douluo knew that refining these two top-tier Immortal Herbs into a pill would require incredibly exquisite and unparalleled skill!
Was this really something a Soul Grandmaster like Ye Tian could accomplish?
Was he really not dreaming?
Snap!
A crisp sound shattered all of Chrysanthemum Douluo's doubts.
A wisp of escaping pill fragrance immediately focused Chrysanthemum Douluo's attention.
With a slight exertion from Bi Bi Dong, the golden brocade box opened, and a cluster of dazzling purple light instantly filled Chrysanthemum Douluo's vision.
Chrysanthemum Douluo stared in disbelief, nearly losing his composure!
His eyes were fixed on the purple-jade pill inside the box.
"It... it really is!" Chrysanthemum Douluo stammered, his breathing growing noticeably heavier. "Your Majesty, this is nothing short of a miracle! The Holy Son's fortune is simply unimaginable! His pill refining prowess is terrifyingly, devastatingly profound!"
Pressing his fingers together delicately, Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a sharp cry. This was the second time Ye Tian's astonishing feats had nearly overwhelmed him.
His mouth felt dry. He couldn't fathom how someone as young as Ye Tian could accomplish such heaven-defying deeds. The Law of Heredity that pierced to the very essence of life—he still hadn't fully grasped its intricacies. The novel grafting techniques had already benefited him, a master of flora, immensely. And now, Ye Tian had actually refined two legendary Immortal Herbs into a single pill and intended to gift it to him. This was worth his very life!!!
"Haha..." Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but let out a soft, pleased laugh. Chrysanthemum Douluo's praise of Ye Tian filled her with immense satisfaction.
"Alright, Yue Guan," she said, still smiling. "As my disciple, I understand his excellence better than you. Enough chatter. This pill is yours."
With that, Bi Bi Dong extended the pill toward Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"..." Chrysanthemum Douluo's spirits lifted at her words. "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Holy Son!" he exclaimed excitedly, offering his gratitude twice over. He immediately reached out to take the Adamantine Jade Bone Pill, but just as his fingers were about to touch the golden box, his hand froze in mid-air.
Under Bi Bi Dong's puzzled gaze, Chrysanthemum Douluo's hands repeatedly lifted and lowered, his eyes filled with struggle and hesitation.
"Hmm?" Bi Bi Dong raised an eyebrow. Yue Guan had been so utterly discomposed by this pill, so why was he acting this way now?
She couldn't help but ask, "Yue Guan, is something wrong?"
"..." Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at the Adamantine Jade Bone Pill before him and took a deep breath. Bowing slightly, he inquired respectfully, "Your Majesty, might I ask... has the Holy Son partaken of this... Pill himself?"
He had deliberated for a long moment before bestowing the title of "Pill" upon this elixir. It wasn't that he feared it was poisoned; he had other considerations.
Hearing this, Bi Bi Dong was momentarily taken aback, then a gentle smile graced her lips. "Yue Guan, it seems you still don't fully understand the Holy Son. If he hadn't taken it himself, where would he have gotten an extra one to give to you? Set your mind at ease and accept it. This pill is perfectly suited for you; he prepared it specifically with you in mind."
"Phew... In that case, this subordinate is relieved." Chrysanthemum Douluo adjusted his breathing and declared solemnly, "Please convey to the Holy Son on my behalf that I will personally host a banquet to express my gratitude in the future. For Your Majesty and His Highness, I would face ten thousand deaths without flinching."
"I will relay your message faithfully," Bi Bi Dong nodded slightly and once again offered the pill.
This time, Chrysanthemum Douluo did not refuse. He extended both hands and gently cradled the golden brocade box.
No sooner had the pill been handed over than Bi Bi Dong eagerly added, "Additionally, there is a minor matter in seven days' time where I will require your discerning eye, Yue Guan."
Chrysanthemum Douluo did not hesitate, immediately giving a slight bow.
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Just now, I observed that you have sufficient understanding of Immortal Herbs. Therefore, I want you to help me determine what kind of Immortal Herb the child from the Hall of Worship consumed, how about it?"
Bi Bi Dong did not beat around the bush, speaking directly.
"..."
Upon hearing it was this kind of task, Chrysanthemum Douluo was first taken aback.
Somewhat shocked,
Just how great were the opportunities Ye Tian obtained?
How many Immortal Herbs did he actually acquire?!
Immediately after,
Chrysanthemum Douluo's face couldn't help but show a troubled expression.
He certainly knew,
Who the child Bi Bi Dong was referring to was.
But this wasn't what troubled him the most.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, although I have some understanding of Immortal Herbs, they are after all legendary items, and I have never seen the real thing. Perhaps I can indeed recognize the aura of a few Immortal Herbs, but I dare not claim absolute accuracy. The reason I could recognize the aura of the Chrysanthemum of Marvelous Velvet and Celestial Connection has much to do with my Martial Soul."
"It's fine, just do your best."
Bi Bi Dong nodded.
She had anticipated this, yet remained unconcerned.
Bi Bi Dong had her own calculations.
Right now, she only cared whether Qian Renxue had successfully plucked the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and consumed it.
If Qian Renxue truly consumed the Lovesick Heartbreak Red,
Then, something that can be called the King of Immortal Herbs naturally has its unique aura.
Bi Bi Dong did not believe,
That Chrysanthemum Douluo would be unable to recognize even this king among Fairy Grade items.
As long as he could focus on the King of Immortal Herbs,
And tell her yes or no, Chrysanthemum Douluo's task would be considered complete.
Bi Bi Dong turned around,
Looking at the sunlight through the skylight, she said casually:
"At the funeral seven days from now, she will inevitably appear in secret. I will create an opportunity for you to observe her up close. Just do your best."
"..."
Chrysanthemum Douluo hesitated for a moment, then agreed.
"I obey Your Majesty's command!"
"Mmm."
Bi Bi Dong nodded, waving her hand behind her as she said:
"Then you may leave. Go back and properly refine and absorb that Pill."
"I take my leave!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo bent at the waist, slowly retreating from the empty conference room.
He did not know that the task Bi Bi Dong gave him was actually connected to Ye Tian. He merely thought it was Bi Bi Dong, out of guilt in her heart, showing a bit of conscience-driven concern for that child.