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"Ah—!"
While Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue were strolling in the medicinal herb field, a sudden scream of pain came from behind, followed by the anxious cries of Dugu Bo and his granddaughter.
"Xin'er, hold on, Dad is coming to help you."
Dugu Bo staggered to his feet and ran toward Dugu Xin.
Dugu Yan, who had just stopped crying, started sobbing again.
The Snake Lance Douluo, standing nearby, looked on with confusion at the writhing Dugu Xin.
"What's going on?"
"He's been poisoned."
The Porcupine Douluo was equally astonished.
"Poisoned?!"
The Snake Lance Douluo was even more puzzled.
The Dugu family was renowned for their mastery of poison on the continent.
Dugu Bo's cultivation was only below Title Douluo.
How could his son be poisoned?
Qian Renjue looked at the panicked Dugu family and felt a twinge of sympathy.
He turned to Ling Yuan Douluo, who was not far behind, holding a Softbone Rabbit, and instructed, "Sister Ling, have Elder Porcupine come and stabilize the snake venom in Dugu Xin's body."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Ling Yuan Douluo was taken aback, she quickly bowed, and returned to deliver Qian Renjue's orders.
"Jue, what snake venom?"
Qian Renxue, holding onto Qian Renjue's arm, looked puzzled.
Qian Renjue smiled and explained, "Sister, the Dugu family's Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul has a defect. The venom gradually corrodes the Soul Master's body."
"What?! Is there really such a thing?"
Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly, her beautiful phoenix eyes filled with surprise.
She then quickly focused on Dugu Bo, her eyes filled with some doubt.
Her lips parted to ask a question but then stopped abruptly.
Jue wouldn't lie to her!
Suddenly, Qian Renxue recalled the change in Dugu Bo's hair color after he met Tang San—from dark green to black!
Was this why they colluded? Tang San resolved the defect in the Dugu family's Martial Soul.
So, what about these medicinal field?
Qian Renxue connected the dots and quickly understood the situation.
Her beautiful face turned cold as she clenched her fists.
Tang San won't have anymore chance after this.
Not only that, but that servant of his wouldn't live much longer!
Qian Renjue stood by Qian Renxue's side, watching as the Porcupine Douluo took over Dugu Bo's position.
He gave a slight nod to Dugu Yan, who was bowing to him.
Then he turned toward a particular medicinal treasure.
Above the soil, there was only a slender branch rooted in the ground.
At its tip was a blood-red flower resembling a peony.
The petals were extremely slender and stunningly beautiful, but also somewhat cold and melancholic.
It was the King of Immortal Herbs—Heartbroken Red Acacia!
Qian Renjue crouched down and carefully dug up the soil of the flower's root.
He held the Acacia petal in his hand.
A hint of contemplation flashed in his eyes.
Heartbroken Red Acacia is a divine item among immortal herbs.
Its medicinal power surpasses that of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, and the conditions to harvest it are quite stringent.
Using it on this might be a solution.
"Heartbroken Red?!"
As Qian Renjue was still contemplating, Qian Renxue's surprised voice rang out.
She had somehow followed him and was now fiddling with the slender petals.
"Jue, are you going to pick this flower?"
Qian Renxue looked at Qian Renjue, feeling a bit uncomfortable thinking about the conditions for picking the flower.
If Jue really picked it, should she ask him whether he was thinking of his mother or his sister?!
Maybe his sister was more likely.
But if it wasn't the sister or mother, who would it be?
Qian Renjue shook his head.
Helplessly, he said, "Sister, this flower is considered a symbol of love. I'm not sure I can pick it."
"Maybe it doesn't have to be love to make it acknowledge you?"
Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows and speculated.
"Hmm?"
Qian Renjue was intrigued by the idea and decided to try it.
He handed the flower to Qian Renxue.
"Then, Sister, you try first."
"Huh? Me? I—"
Qian Renxue was caught off guard, pointing at herself, unsure of what to do.
Her face began to flush slightly.
"Yes!"
Qian Renjue nodded seriously.
"Do you remember when I asked you what flower you liked when we were young? I said I would find a flower you liked and give it to you. This is the best!"
"But—"
Qian Renxue was at a loss for words.
Although she was happy that Qian Renjue still remembered his childhood promise, she had no intention of trying it herself.
What if she guessed wrong?
If it actually worked, wouldn't it become a bit nonsensd?
Thinking of this, Qian Renxue hurriedly waved her hand to refuse.
"Jue, let's forget it. You try first."
"I first?"
Qian Renjue looked at the slightly odd Qian Renxue with confusion.
"Sister, what's wrong?"
"Ah? I—I'm fine. It's just that I don't really like this flower."
Qian Renxue regained her composure, her face gradually returning to normal.
Rather than focusing on herself, she wanted to see Qian Renjue's performance.
"Is that so?"
Qian Renjue, half believing, retracted his hand and looked at the red flower.
After a brief hesitation, he lifted his index finger and placed it between his teeth.
Under Qian Renxue's expectant and curious gaze, a drop of bright red blood fell onto the petals.
The flower, an extraordinary item, chooses its master.
As the blood touched the petals, the entire blood-red peony began to gently sway.
Qian Renjue closed his eyes tightly, holding his breath.
Qian Renxue furrowed her brows.
Buzz!
An unusual blood-red fluctuation emerged.
The blood-red flower trembled for a moment before falling silent.
"Really difficult... uh!"
As Qian Renjue opened his eyes, he found a delicate face close to his own.
"Sister?! What are you doing?"
Qian Renxue leaned in, staring intently at Qian Renjue.
With a fragrant breath, she asked softly, "Jue~ Who did you first think of?"
"I thought of Mom and Sister."
"Really?"
"Of course."
Qian Renjue rolled his eyes and stepped back a few paces.
"Hmph, that's good."
Qian Renxue murmured, standing up straight and crossing her arms, nodding in satisfaction.
Even though she didn't know who he thought of first, it was enough.
If Qian Renjue dared to think of that seductive fox,
When they return, she would take the Holy Sword and cut her down!
Qian Renjue smiled helplessly.
He could somewhat guess Qian Renxue's wariness toward Hu Liena.
But he remained silent.
Since he couldn't get approval, he would use some props.
Qian Renjue took out a small green bottle.
He slowly poured the crystal-clear, jade-like liquid over the Heartbreak Red.
The drops fell onto the bright red petals.
[Precious Essence]
Qian Renjue had acquired this after finding Ling Yuan beneath the bed and applying medicine to her injured forehead, unexpectedly receiving this initial reward for spreading love.
"Jue, what is this?"
Qian Renxue came to her senses, looking at the slowly dissolving green liquid in amazement.
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