Inside the fortress, in a room, only Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, Wang Li, Bai He, and Yang Wudi were present.
With no outsiders around, Yang Wudi took out what he called evidence: a book with the words "Immortal Herb Volume" written on its cover.
Yang Wudi took a deep breath and said,
"Our clan has studied herbs across the world. This book contains introductions to various medicinal herbs, but the most precious among them are the immortal herbs. That is why our clan named it the Immortal Herb Volume, hoping to record all the immortal herbs in the world."
As he spoke, he flipped open the book and quickly found the page about the "Lovesick Heartbreaking Red":
"A supreme treasure among immortals, Lovesick Heartbreaking Red can give life and death, flesh and bone, seizing the essence of heaven and earth, allowing one to undergo a complete transformation."
"This herb, however, is only for true love. Only lovers can pick it; if someone else tries, it will wither completely. It is extremely rare, exceedingly rare!"
Yang Wudi's expression showed a hint of fanatic devotion.
Dugu Bo remained outwardly calm but was internally shocked. He had thought that only Ju Douluo had such extensive knowledge of rare flowers and herbs, but the head of this minor clan possessed an entire book of immortal herbs.
Immediately, a thought arose in his mind,he wanted to get hold of the Immortal Herb Volume,but he did not show it openly.
Dugu Yan toyed with the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red. She didn't care about life or death or flesh and bone; she simply liked this flower, which embodied true love.
Wang Li calmly said,
"Senior, this flower has already been picked. You should understand what that means."
Yang Wudi looked toward Wang Li and nodded, saying,
"I know. It means the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red has chosen its master. Each Lovesick Heartbreaking Red recognizes only one owner in its lifetime. Outsiders cannot take it; forceful attempts will only cause it to wither."
"Therefore, I only hope to see it. Although my clan has the Immortal Herb Volume, I have never seen an actual immortal herb. Being able to look at this supreme treasure would fulfill a wish of mine."
Wang Li continued,
"Senior, seeing it alone is not enough. May we copy this Immortal Herb Volume? It is not out of greed. Ever since we obtained this flower, we have been looking for ways to use it. Unfortunately, very few people in the continent have studied rare flowers and herbs. Today, we are genuinely surprised that you recognized this flower."
Dugu Bo glanced at Wang Li and silently gave him a mental thumbs-up. As a senior expert, Wang Li's initiative in speaking like this carried a bit of humility, making the exchange easier.
Moreover, Wang Li was a junior, making communication simpler. If they could copy the Immortal Herb Volume, it wouldn't just benefit the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red,they could identify all the other immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Spring.
Yang Wudi thought for a moment. The Yang clan's knowledge was divided into two volumes: the upper volume, Immortal Herb Volume, and the lower volume, Medicinal Poison Volume. The Immortal Herb Volume only introduced herbs; the Medicinal Poison Volume studied both medicines and poisons.
Copying the Immortal Herb Volume was acceptable.
With that thought, Yang Wudi nodded and said,
"That is fine. As long as it is not spread outside, you may copy it. May I also see this supreme treasure?"
Wang Li's heart leapt with joy. It seemed the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red indeed had a strong attraction to Yang Wudi. Just being allowed to see it could exchange for the Immortal Herb Volume.
He then looked at Dugu Yan and suggested,
"Yan Yan, shall we let him see it?"
Dugu Yan understood the situation and, with her grandfather present, was not worried about Yang Wudi trying to take it. She handed over the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red and said,
"Senior, please look."
Yang Wudi's excitement and fanaticism disappeared, leaving only reverence. He reached out, wanting to touch the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red.
At that moment, the flower glowed with a layer of golden-red light, resisting Yang Wudi. The Lovesick Heartbreaking Red, having chosen its master, would not allow an outsider to touch it.
He could only look, not touch. This did not lessen Yang Wudi's excitement; if anything, it made him even more reverent. He murmured,
"Immortal herbs have souls, immortal herbs have souls…"
Finally, he composed himself and said thoughtfully,
"The Lovesick Heartbreaking Red and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng have complementary effects. I assume Your Highness specifically purchased the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng for this reason."
Hearing this, although Dugu Bo did not know of such a connection, he maintained the demeanor of a senior expert and nodded calmly:
"That is correct."
Yang Wudi looked as if this confirmed his suspicions. Both the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng were supreme treasures. Combined, their effects would be unimaginable.
However, this was of no concern to him. Yang Wudi gritted his teeth and said solemnly,
"In fact, our clan also has the Medicinal Poison Volume, which contains research on medicines and poisons."
"Miss, as a junior of Your Highness Bilin, I will not insist that you become my disciple. You may copy both the Immortal Herb Volume and the Medicinal Poison Volume. I only hope you will use the Immortal Herb Volume, Medicinal Poison Volume, the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red, and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng to their fullest potential and not waste them."
Wang Li's eyes shone brightly. Indeed, Yang Wudi had more hidden treasures and had even offered them willingly, saving a lot of effort.
Dugu Bo remained silent for a moment. He did not like owing favors, but he could not refuse what Yang Wudi had offered. He said,
"I will not take your gifts for nothing. Consider it a favor owed. In the future, if you seek my help, I will do what I can to assist."
Yang Wudi accepted this calmly. The entire research of his clan was more than sufficient to repay a favor from a Douluo of this level.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
With everything agreed upon, Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Wang Li stayed one more day at the Bai family fortress. Dugu Yan copied both the Immortal Herb Volume and Medicinal Poison Volume from the minor clan. Yang Wudi even gave her a copy of his notes on using herbs and poisons.
The next day,
Dugu Bo, with Dugu Yan and Wang Li, soared into the air and left the Bai family fortress, returning to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Spring.
Meanwhile, inside the Bai family fortress,
Bai He curiously asked Yang Wudi,
"Old Goat, let me ask one more thing. Was I underpaid or overpaid for my Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng?"
Yang Wudi glanced at him and explained,
"The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is relatively precious to your Min clan, but to Your Highness Bilin, it is priceless. It was probably sold for less than its true value. However, Your Highness is not unkind; he will remember your goodwill. In the future, if you seek his help, there is a high chance he will assist."
Bai He was satisfied and said with a smile,
"That's enough. Our single-attribute four clans have fallen to this state because of the Martial Soul Hall. Meeting a Douluo of such rank may indeed help us in the future."
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At the same time, elsewhere,
Dugu Bo smiled and said,
"I didn't expect this trip to be so fruitful. Moreover, the Lovesick Heartbreaking Red and Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng have complementary effects. I am even more confident that they can help Yan Yan overcome her martial soul deficiency."
After speaking, Dugu Bo saw Wang Li deep in thought and curiously asked,
"Xiao Li, what are you thinking about so intently?"
Wang Li explained,
"I am thinking that the Min clan and the minor clan each have their strengths. Perhaps in the future, we can bring them together to be our support."
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