"Is this also a spiritual grass?" Qian Renxue asked softly, looking at the white flower connected to the black stone by its roots.
"Yes, this flower is called Yearning Heartbroken Red, and it can help you enhance your foundation. However, the potency of spiritual herbs is dominant and long-lasting. Once consumed, you cannot take the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent I mentioned earlier."
Qian Renxue nodded upon hearing this. "So, do I just eat it directly?"
"..."
After a moment of silence, Su Cheng spoke, "To pluck it, you need to be devoted to your loved one and nourish it with your blood. If your love is genuine, you can pluck it."
Honestly, he didn't fully understand the principles behind picking this flower. However, as heavenly-made spiritual herbs, he had no other similar herbs for experimentation, so he could only go by the book. Otherwise, he would have liked to try consuming this Yearning Heartbroken Red himself. In terms of medicinal properties, this divine flower king was relatively mild and wouldn't leave hidden dangers to the body, making it the only spiritual herb he could reluctantly accept.
"I see..."
Listening to his words, Qian Renxue looked blankly at the white flower in front of her, then glanced at Su Cheng.
His eyebrow twitched slightly at her glance.
"You can try it. If it doesn't work, then you can go eat that Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent."
Before he could finish his sentence, there was a soft "plop."
Su Cheng looked up to see a drop of blood had already fallen onto the white flower.
Before he could react, the Yearning Heartbroken Red quietly detached from the black stone and fell into Qian Renxue's hand.
"..."
Seeing the white flower gently swaying in her hand, a faint smile appeared on the girl's lips.
It was subtle, but sincere.
From the moment Su Cheng left the Martial Soul City until now, this might be her happiest moment.
Suddenly, Qian Renxue turned her head to look at Su Cheng, her eyes sparkling.
"Teacher, guess who I just thought of?"
"..."
Upon hearing her words, Su Cheng fell silent once again.
His hesitation earlier was exactly on this point.
Spiritual herbs like this, possessing a certain level of sentience, often had a mutual selection process with their owners.
Handling it this way might exacerbate some unrealistic thoughts in the other party's mind.
But, in fact, this was the best outcome.
If Qian Renxue wanted to defeat the Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong, who had accumulated profound strength and possessed twin martial souls, mere regular cultivation wouldn't suffice. Moreover, the Rakshasa God inherently countered the Angel God, further widening the power gap.
"Just quickly ingest it," Su Cheng avoided her gaze and didn't answer her question.
"I..." Qian Renxue glanced at the flower in her hand, feeling hesitant.
"Don't be foolish. It's just a herb with the sole purpose of helping you enhance your strength. Don't you want to know the truth of what happened back then?"
Upon hearing his words, Qian Renxue's determination solidified.
She wasn't someone who couldn't differentiate priorities; she naturally understood how to make the right choice.
Although somewhat reluctant, she swallowed the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
Su Cheng breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
He feared she might suddenly become obstinate and refuse to take the spiritual herb, which would have rendered his efforts futile.
Observing the medicinal energy circulating within her body, Su Cheng nodded inwardly.
With this, it wouldn't take long for Qian Renxue to break through the bottleneck of the 50th level.
...
Two days later, in Juedouluo's room.
Jue Shi looked surprised at the unexpected visitor and smiled, "Mr. Su, what brings you here today?"
"Just felt like paying you a visit and giving you an opportunity."
The two got along well, so Su Cheng spoke freely without reservations.
"Oh?" Jue Shi speculated with interest, "Does this opportunity have something to do with your research?"
"My research wouldn't be of much help to you."
Su Cheng shook his head and took out a large chrysanthemum from his soul device.
The chrysanthemum displayed a splendid purple color, and each petal appeared fluffy and adorable. The entire flower was integrated, emitting no fragrance, but the central stamen protruded about half a foot above the petals, shining with a faint golden light.
"Take a look at this."
Looking at the chrysanthemum, Yueguan was stunned. "This is..."
Instinctively summoning his martial soul, it appeared identical to the extraordinary flower before him, creating a fascinating interplay of reality and illusion.
"Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!"
How could Yueguan, with a martial soul identical to the appearance of this strange flower, not recognize it?
Trembling, Yueguan asked, "Mr. Su?"
Swallowing hard, Yueguan's voice slightly quivered. "Indeed, it's for you," Su Cheng nodded gently, indicating that Yueguan could take it.
Across from him, the White Clothed Douluo, usually bearing a soft smile, appeared unusually serious at this moment.
"Why are you doing this, Mr. Su?"
Yueguan didn't immediately reach out to take it. Instead, he asked seriously.
The preciousness of spiritual herbs might not be clear to others, but Yueguan was undoubtedly well aware. Yueguan, the Chrysanthemum Douluo, found his greatest joy in cultivating and admiring flowers, and he had a considerable understanding of spiritual herbs.
Undoubtedly, the Extraordinary Mushroom Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum before him was most compatible with him, but that didn't mean it wasn't suitable for others.
The Extraordinary Mushroom Sky-reaching Chrysanthemum was a neutral spiritual herb. Consuming it could enhance one's vitality and promote blood circulation, benefiting both the body and future cultivation.
In other words, Su Cheng could also consume it, and it was equally suitable for his sword-type martial soul.
"In the future, I'll need you and your old partner to do something for me," Su Cheng was straightforward, not hiding his intentions.
"But I won't make things difficult for you. Moreover..."
As he spoke, he took out another spiritual herb from his soul device.
Yueguan's eyes widened. "Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone!"
He never expected that there would be another spiritual herb in the hands of the other party.
"You can take the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Consider the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone as the final payment," Su Cheng said calmly. "You can give it to your old partner when the time comes, but we'll discuss it after the task is completed."
Yueguan and Guimei were like brothers, having faced life and death together. Offering this as the final payment was more than sufficient.
"This matter must remain confidential, including with the Pope's side. After all, the Pope hasn't given you any benefits, right? One should always consider one's own interests," Su Cheng added.
Upon hearing this, Yueguan's eyes twitched slightly, and he gave Su Cheng a deep look.
"I understand," he said, reaching out to take the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. "I reckon things won't be easy when the time comes. But rest assured, as long as it doesn't compromise my principles, we'll do everything we can for you."
"I trust your integrity, and my promise is genuine," Su Cheng couldn't help but smile.
"I said I wouldn't make things difficult for you, and I'll keep my word. Besides, you've already gained a spiritual herb for nothing, so you won't be at a loss no matter what," he added.
"Indeed," Yueguan sighed, realizing that what the other party said made sense.
Yet, this person in front of him, despite having low strength, seemed increasingly inscrutable to him.