"If that is the case, then you may go out and gain experience. The deadline will be the end of the next Spirit Master Tournament."
Qian Daoliu said, "Of course, this is not for you to relax. In three years, your spirit power must increase by at least ten levels. Can you do it?"
Upon hearing that he would have the opportunity to leave, Chang Kong quickly agreed. "Grandfather Qian, we will not disappoint your expectations."
Wu Qi also gave his assurance.
As long as he obtained the immortal herbs, let alone ten levels, even twenty levels was not impossible.
Since Qian Daoliu had agreed, the other worship elders naturally had no objections.
"As for when you leave, decide for yourselves."
With that, Qian Daoliu waved his hand. The two understood and immediately withdrew from the Worship Hall.
They were, after all, talents of the Worship Hall. For their safety, Qian Daoliu had no choice but to arrange for someone to protect them in secret.
After leaving the Worship Hall, Chang Kong jumped in excitement. "Finally, we have a chance to leave Spirit City!"
In Spirit City, he was scolded daily by his grandfather, and the "culprit" was naturally Wu Qi.
Seeing his own grandson surpassed by someone of the same age, Fifteen Ton Douluo could hardly remain indifferent.
Out of frustration at his grandson's shortcomings, the training he arranged for Chang Kong was inevitably harsh.
As a rebellious youth, Chang Kong had long wanted to leave home and venture out. Now the opportunity had arrived.
Wu Qi patted his shoulder lightly. "Have you already forgotten what Master told you? Don't get carried away."
In Spirit City, they were protected by their elders and had no safety concerns. Once alone on the continent, a single misstep could mean death without burial.
In truth, leaving Spirit City would be their greatest trial.
"Besides, Grandfather Qian did not send us out to play. Don't forget the promise we made."
Chang Kong nodded earnestly in agreement.
After parting ways, Wu Qi did not return to the estate. Instead, he headed toward the Pope's Hall.
One of the most important purposes of this journey, immortal herbs.
He had no real knowledge of medicinal herbs. He could recognize basic materials, but when it came to rare immortal herbs, he knew almost nothing.
In the original timeline, Chrysanthemum Douluo recognized the Yearning Heartbroken Red and even identified which immortal herbs the Shrek Seven Devils had absorbed based on their aura.
That suggested he had conducted in-depth research on immortal herbs.
Moreover, Chrysanthemum Douluo's Martial Soul was itself an immortal herb.
Of course, he was not the only possible source of information, but he was the most convenient choice.
As one of Bibi Dong's two chief subordinates, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo would remain by her side whenever they were not on missions.
Wu Qi waited outside the Pope's Hall for an hour. It was not until evening that Ghost Douluo finally appeared.
"Why are you here?" Ghost Douluo's voice was cold and unreadable.
He was familiar with Wu Qi's identity and was curious about his purpose in appearing before the Pope's Hall.
Wu Qi bowed slightly. "Senior Ghost Douluo, I have come to see Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo."
"Looking for Yue Guan?" Ghost Douluo replied, somewhat puzzled. "Wait here. He will arrive shortly."
With that, Ghost Douluo did not linger. He transformed into a mass of ghostly shadow and vanished without a trace.
About three minutes later, Chrysanthemum Douluo descended from Pope Mountain and was promptly intercepted by Wu Qi.
Hearing that the matter concerned immortal herbs, Chrysanthemum Douluo brought Wu Qi to his garden.
"Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo, I apologize for the disturbance," Wu Qi said sincerely.
Though there was rivalry between the Pope's Hall and the Worship Hall, Yue Guan would not lower himself to argue with a junior. He replied casually, "Speak. What aspect of immortal herbs do you wish to understand? My research results are not extensive."
Wu Qi scanned the garden.
Immortal herbs contained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, something a Spirit Master could easily sense.
After sensing carefully, he felt slightly disappointed. There were no immortal herbs here.
That made sense. Given Chrysanthemum Douluo's status, if he had obtained an immortal herb, he would have handed it over rather than planting it in his garden.
Wu Qi said somewhat embarrassedly, "Your Excellency Chrysanthemum Douluo, if possible, I would like all of your research findings."
Yue Guan immediately grew suspicious.
The term "immortal herb" was extremely niche. Even highly skilled physicians and poison masters might not know of it.
How could Wu Qi, just a youth, know of immortal herbs so easily?
Could it be that he had found one but did not know how to identify it?
At that thought, Yue Guan's mind became active. "Such matters cannot be explained in a few words. Why not let me personally help you identify it?"
Wu Qi feigned confusion. "I do not possess any immortal herbs. I merely heard someone mention their effects and thought to request some materials from you, so that if I encounter one in the future, I will not miss it."
A trace of disappointment flashed in Yue Guan's eyes.
How many schemes could a young boy truly have? Most likely, he had overthought it.
The information on immortal herbs had been accumulated over most of his life. How could he hand it over so easily?
Wu Qi had already grasped Chrysanthemum Douluo's weakness and proposed a condition. "Senior, your Martial Soul is the Chrysanthemum, which is itself an immortal herb, correct?"
Yue Guan did not deny it.
Wu Qi continued, "I know where there are seeds of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. I may not know much about other immortal herbs, but I am very clear about this one. So, are you satisfied with this exchange?"
The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum held great appeal for Yue Guan. He immediately asked, "Where is it?"
Wu Qi shook his head. "Senior, this is a trade. If I tell you now, would I not lose my bargaining chip?"
"I can guarantee that if you give me the materials I want, within three years I will personally deliver the seeds of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum to you. We can put it in writing. How about it?"
After a long silence, Yue Guan agreed.
However, he remained cautious and only provided Wu Qi with part of the information on immortal herbs. At most, Wu Qi would learn how to harvest them and understand their effects.
As for the growth environments of immortal herbs and related details, Yue Guan did not provide them. In truth, Wu Qi did not need that information.
After leaving a written agreement behind, Wu Qi departed the garden with considerable gains.
To be honest, he had considered giving Yue Guan a fully matured specimen. But Yue Guan served Bibi Dong.
Yue Guan would certainly be reluctant to absorb the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum himself. If Bibi Dong learned of it, it would inevitably be used to benefit her Golden Generation instead.
They were destined not to walk the same path. Wu Qi had no intention of giving away such resources for nothing.
Three days later,
Wu Qi and Chang Kong packed their belongings and, under the watchful eyes of the worship elders, boarded a carriage bound for Heaven Dou City.
It is worth noting that Azure Luan Douluo entrusted the small deer to Wu Qi, so that during their journey it could help him avoid interference from poisonous creatures.
Inside the carriage, Wu Qi lifted the curtain and gazed into the distance.
The Wu family of Heaven Dou City was the clan into which he had been born.
His appearance had changed greatly over the past few years, and he was confident that the Wu family would not recognize him.
However, the Wu family held considerable influence in Heaven Dou City. In the future, contact would be unavoidable.
Whenever he recalled the arrogance of the Wu family members, a wave of displeasure rose in his heart.
On this journey, it would be best if both sides minded their own business. Otherwise, he would not hesitate to shake the foundation of the Wu family.
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