Entering the adjacent lounge, Yang Wudi and Gu Xuan sat together. Yang Wudi asked curiously. "Tell me then? What kind of gift requires a brat like you to bring it back personally?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Xuan's smile widened, and he deliberately kept him in suspense. "Why don't you try to guess, Teacher?"
Yang Wudi felt his vision go dark for a moment. "How am I supposed to guess that? Who knows what kind of things you've brought back?"
"How about this, I'll give you a hint." Gu Xuan smiled faintly and said. "This item can be considered the thing you have craved most in your entire life."
Hearing this, Yang Wudi gave Gu Xuan a strange look. The thing he craved most? What was it? Did he even have such a thing?
He was already very satisfied with his current life; he didn't truly crave anything anymore, except perhaps seeking some revenge against the Clear Sky Clan. After all, the Clear Sky Clan had disregarded their past friendship and abandoned the four single-attribute clans to be hunted by the Spirit Hall. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan hadn't intervened, the Breaking Clan would have been nearly wiped out, if not completely destroyed.
However, Gu Xuan certainly didn't have the ability to kill members of the Clear Sky Clan right now. Setting aside Gu Xuan's strength, the Clear Sky Clan had sealed their gates and remained in seclusion; few could even find a trace of them.
But seeing Gu Xuan's cryptic smile, Yang Wudi knew the gift this time was definitely not simple—otherwise, there would be no reason for Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong to follow along.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Yang Wudi's mind. The thing he craved most? He had refined medicine his whole life; if there was one thing he desired above all else, there truly was one item. However, that item was only recorded in ancient texts—it was a treasure that supposedly belonged only to the heavens, with few in the mortal world ever finding it.
He had searched for half a lifetime without a single clue. It was impossible that Gu Xuan had found it after being out for only a month, right?
Yet, as he showed this pensive expression, he saw Gu Xuan's smile grow even more pronounced, as if confirming his inner thoughts.
As this realization dawned, Yang Wudi sat up straight, staring at Gu Xuan in disbelief. He asked, his voice trembling slightly. "Xiao Xuan... could it be... could it be that you really found it?"
In response, Gu Xuan nodded calmly, his smile never fading.
This scene left Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong dazed. He found "it"? Could it be that Gu Xuan's gift to Yang Wudi wasn't an Immortal Herb, but perhaps a long-lost illegitimate child? But that didn't make sense; Yang Wudi had been with the clan for years, and they had never heard mention of any family members left outside.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong watched the exchange between teacher and student with confusion as various melodramatic plots began to surface in their minds.
To validate Yang Wudi's guess, Gu Xuan's right-hand soul tool flashed with light, and a brocade box appeared in his hand. He slowly opened the box, revealing the true form of the object inside. It was a large, pale pink flower without leaves. The stem was three feet long, and the flower itself was massive, at least a foot in diameter. Every petal looked as crystal clear and translucent as fine crystal.
The moment the flower appeared, a faint, exquisite fragrance filled the lounge. The heart-refreshing scent reached every corner of the room, making everyone feel invigorated.
Seeing the flower, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong finally realized that Gu Xuan hadn't brought back anything other than Immortal Herbs. They didn't recognize this specific flower, but they could vaguely sense its extraordinary nature.
However, unlike the calm of the other two, Yang Wudi's gaze remained fixed on the large flower. He stood up slowly and said. "Xiao Xuan, are you truly willing to give this to me?"
Yang Wudi's voice was shaking—an uncontrollable trembling born of intense excitement and joy.
Gu Xuan was no longer joking; he said earnestly. "Teacher, spiritual treasures choose their masters. It will be able to display a far greater effect if it stays with you."
With that, Gu Xuan took the initiative to hand the box to Yang Wudi.
Yang Wudi accepted the box with extreme care, his eyes intoxicated as he stared at the flower within. He brought his nose close to the large bloom and inhaled deeply. Suddenly, he began to dance about like a madman.
"Haha! Hahahaha! I've searched for it my entire life; I never expected to obtain it like this. The Aromatic Silk Beauty! With you, is there any poison I would ever fear to manufacture again?"
"With you, tragedies will never occur again. Haha, this is wonderful!!"
Seeing the usually steady and experienced Yang Wudi acting so crazed, Gu Rong's face twitched. He asked. "I say, what exactly does this thing do? To make a dignified Soul Douluo like you act this insane?"
Yang Wudi laughed heartily. The stiffness was gone from his face, replaced by uncontrollable joy.
"This Immortal Herb is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty. With it, I no longer need to fear being accidentally poisoned by the ingredients while refining any medicine."
"With it, many medicines I didn't dare attempt to refine before can now be made. Furthermore, its fragrance can cause many medicines to undergo mutations, allowing them to exert even greater effects."
As he spoke, the way Yang Wudi looked at Gu Xuan changed, as if he were looking at a savior who had granted him a second life.
"To our Breaking Clan, this item is a priceless treasure. I would be willing to trade my very life for it."
Hearing this, Gu Rong might not have fully grasped the weight of it yet—after all, while he had the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, he hadn't consumed it and didn't know its true power. But Ning Fengzhi was different. Although he hadn't seen the results of the Beautiful Silk Tulip yet, the mere prospect of evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was enough to make him just as fanatical. However, as a Sect Master, he wouldn't let those emotions show on his face.
Seeing Yang Wudi's state, Ning Fengzhi truly felt a sense of empathy.
But Gu Xuan didn't give Yang Wudi much time to celebrate. He continued. "Teacher, besides this Aromatic Silk Beauty, your student has one more thing to ask of you."
Yang Wudi immediately restrained his expression, reluctantly closed the box, and carefully stored it in his soul tool.
"Speak. Forget one thing; even if it is ten, a hundred, or a thousand things, your teacher will do them for you," Yang Wudi said solemnly. Heaven only knew how monumental the significance of this gift was to him!
"It isn't as difficult as you imagine." Gu Xuan gave a helpless smile and said. "This time, your student found a treasure land called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Not only are there countless rare herbs and many Immortal Herbs there, but it is also a supreme location for cultivating medicinal plants. I hope you can take charge of that place, Teacher, and turn it into the medicinal supply base for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
At these words, Yang Wudi froze. It took him a long while to snap out of it, looking as if he were questioning reality itself. "The... Ice... Ice and Fire... Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
This piece of information was far more shocking and staggering to him than even receiving the Aromatic Silk Beauty. The herb was indeed significant, but the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was one of the three great treasure basins of the world! It was highly likely that this very Aromatic Silk Beauty had been nurtured within it.
At this moment, Yang Wudi felt as if he were dreaming. The things he had spent a lifetime searching for had all been found and claimed by Gu Xuan in just over a month?
What kind of damn luck was this?!
(End of Chapter)
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