Chapter 23: Record of Myriad Ancient Precious Herbs, The Idea of Refining Pills with Immortal Herbs
However, Yun Yuan did not know just how far Yue Guan's love for flowers had gone. It could be said that it had already reached a level of obsession.
Knowing that Yun Yuan also liked flowers, coupled with his noble status and the fact that he could converse with him, Yue Guan felt as if he had found a kindred spirit.
Looking at Yun Yuan, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Yue Guan's lips as he said:
"Your Highness, since you wish to understand the knowledge of flowers and plants, I will certainly allow you to learn about all the flora in this world."
"Now, please follow me into the residence. Within my estate, there are hundreds, even thousands, of flowers and plants. It will be enough for Your Highness to study for quite some time."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Guan invited Yun Yuan into his residence. Yun Yuan followed closely behind, stepping into what could be described as a sea of flowers.
Yue Guan's residence was unlike that of ordinary people. Most of it was a vast expanse of flowers, filled with rare and exotic plants. The environment was tranquil, and the fragrance of flowers lingered richly in the air.
Walking along the narrow steps for over ten meters, Yun Yuan had already seen various types of flora. By rough estimation, there were no fewer than a hundred species.
Arriving at a pavilion in the center of the flower sea, Yun Yuan and Yue Guan finally sat down. Then, Yue Guan eagerly began introducing the exotic plants in his garden.
As time passed, Yun Yuan came to recognize many kinds of flora. Among them, he also saw many plants that could be used medicinally.
"It seems that aside from immortal herbs, I should also learn about other medicinal plants."
As he listened, Yun Yuan silently made up his mind. Besides immortal herbs, he would also study other useful plants.
Several hours passed.
At this point, Yun Yuan began to bring up the true purpose of his visit. Looking at Yue Guan, his eyes filled with eagerness and anticipation, he said:
"Elder Ju, I once read in ancient texts about the most precious category of plants, known as immortal herbs. I wonder if you are familiar with them."
"This time, what interests me most is those legendary immortal herbs."
Hearing this, the fervor in Yue Guan's eyes grew even stronger. Immortal herbs were the dream of his entire life. His martial soul, the Chrysanthemum (Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum), was itself a type of immortal herb.
His lifelong dream was to obtain a legendary immortal herb. If he could acquire a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Yue Guan could not even imagine how excited he would be.
"Immortal herbs... They are the dream plants of countless flower enthusiasts."
"Since Your Highness is also passionate about immortal herbs, how could I possibly refuse your request?"
"Please wait a moment, Your Highness. I will retrieve something for you. Once you see it, you will understand the supreme beauty of flora in this world."
After speaking, Yue Guan's figure disappeared from the pavilion, heading off to an unknown place.
But he left quickly and returned just as fast. Before long, he came back carrying a thick book in his hands.
Looking at the book in Yue Guan's hands, Yun Yuan already had a guess. He could not help but stand up, his eyes fixed tightly on the book, the excitement within them growing even stronger.
Standing before Yun Yuan, Yue Guan raised the book, his face full of pride as he introduced it:
"Your Highness, this is my life's greatest work. I call it the Record of Myriad Ancient Precious Herbs."
"Since I began collecting flora, I have spent countless hours compiling this record. I believe this is the most worthy achievement of my life."
"I dare say that this record contains ninety-nine percent of the precious plants on the continent, including the most precious and highest-grade immortal herbs."
"Moreover, it records in detail the appearance and effects of each precious plant."
After finishing his introduction, the smile on Yue Guan's face lingered. Looking at this record, a sense of pride naturally arose within him.
Since ancient times, who among flower enthusiasts could achieve what he, Yue Guan, had done?
The answer was none!
After admiring his masterpiece for a while, Yue Guan reluctantly handed the book to Yun Yuan.
"Your Highness, this book is my life's work. Since you are curious about immortal-grade flora, I can lend it to you for study. But remember, do not damage it."
Hearing this, Yun Yuan patted his chest and assured him with delight:
"Elder Ju, please rest assured. I will take good care of this Record of Myriad Ancient Precious Herbs. In a few days, after I finish studying it, I will return it to you intact."
Yun Yuan was extremely satisfied with this record. As expected of the person who loved flowers the most on the Douluo Continent, Yue Guan truly knew his craft.
When he finds the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in the future, he will reward Yue Guan with an immortal herb in return for today's kindness.
After obtaining the record, Yun Yuan could not wait to return to his palace and study it page by page.
After chatting briefly with Yue Guan, he left the residence, happily heading back toward his palace.
Today's harvest was plentiful. He was truly delighted.
In the palace behind the Pope's Palace, within Yun Yuan's residence.
The moment he returned, Yun Yuan lay on his bed, enthusiastically flipping through the record that Yue Guan had lent him.
Just as Yue Guan had described, nearly all precious plants on the continent were recorded in this book.
"Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, an immortal-grade herb."
Appearance: An eight-petaled snow-white orchid, crystal-clear and elegant, with a pure fragrance. Preserved in gold and jade, it can remain unfaded for a thousand years.
Effect: Its medicinal nature is gentle and pure. It consolidates the foundation, nurtures the origin, purifies internal impurities, and enhances spiritual power.
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After seeing the entries on immortal herbs in the record, Yun Yuan's interest grew even greater as he carefully examined their appearances and effects.
When he read the original Douluo story in his previous life, he had only skimmed through it once and did not possess photographic memory. How could he have remembered the appearances and effects of immortal herbs?
But now, with this record and his heaven-defying talent, memorizing these immortal herbs was effortless.
Even the other precious plants recorded in the book could be roughly remembered at a glance. This talent was truly remarkable, far surpassing his past self by countless times.
After several hours, Yun Yuan finally finished reading the thick book.
"Elder Ju, I truly must thank you."
Through these hours of reading, Yun Yuan had not only become familiar with immortal herbs but also gained a general understanding of other medicinal plants across the continent.
After grasping this knowledge, Yun Yuan began planning for the future.
The immortal herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, something he was determined to obtain. But after obtaining them, which one should he consume to maximize their effect?
Or should he consume multiple herbs at once? But then, how would he solve the issue of medicinal resistance?
At this moment, Yun Yuan gradually fell into deep thought. As he pondered, a peculiar idea slowly emerged in his mind.
"Could I use immortal herbs to refine pills?"
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