Yue Guan's urgency and plea were unmistakable in his eyes, his voice even deeper than usual:
"Your Highness, this Marvelous Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum shares the same origin as my Martial Soul. With its assistance, not only could my Soul Power advance further, but it could also completely eradicate a hidden flaw within my Martial Soul..."
He truly desired this Marvelous Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. If these Immortal Herbs were sent back to the Spirit Hall, he might have a chance to obtain one.
But it was more likely that all these Immortal Herbs would be taken by those elders. He had to fight for this opportunity himself!
At this thought, Yue Guan paused, seeming somewhat embarrassed, but still gritted his teeth and said:
"I, Yue Guan, have always been proud throughout my life and never bowed to anyone. But this Immortal Herb... is too important to me."
"If Your Highness is willing to part with it, I would gladly die ten thousand deaths for any future command!"
Dugu Bo watched from the side, unusually refraining from mockery, only a flash of understanding in his green eyes.
When a Martial Soul and an Immortal Herb shared the same origin, such an opportunity was rare and precious. If it were him, he would likely be just as distraught.
Su Yu looked at Yue Guan's reddened eyes, then at the golden Marvelous Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, feeling slightly moved.
He straightened up and patted Yue Guan's arm, speaking gently:
"Uncle Guan, you exaggerate. We both belong to the Spirit Hall and should support each other. It's just an Immortal Herb—why be so formal?"
"Your Highness, the Pope hasn't fully consolidated power yet. If these Immortal Herbs are brought back to the Spirit Hall, they'll likely all be taken by those elders!"
"Even if some are left for our Papal Hall, it would still be a significant loss!"
"Yue Guan boldly requests that Your Highness not report the existence of these Immortal Herbs!"
"Uncle Guan! Is this truly what you think?"
Su Yu rubbed his sleeve. He had never intended to bring all these Immortal Herbs back to the Spirit Hall.
He was worried that Chrysanthemum Douluo would directly report to his teacher, making it difficult to manage these Immortal Herbs later!
Unexpectedly, Chrysanthemum Douluo himself suggested concealing these Immortal Herbs.
"Your Highness, I have no selfish motives. Everything I do is for the Papal Hall!"
"Uncle Guan, I understand. Actually, I also intend to keep these Immortal Herbs a secret."
"We'll take a few usable Immortal Herbs with us and leave the rest here."
After speaking, Su Yu turned his gaze to Dugu Bo beside him.
"Senior Dugu, I've observed that two Immortal Herbs here are most suitable for your family's Martial Soul."
"One is the Ninth Grade Dragon Ganoderma. After consumption, it can enhance Soul Power and replenish vitality. This Immortal Herb is more suitable for you!"
"The other is the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. After consumption, this Immortal Herb has a chance to transform snake-type Martial Souls into dragons, but it isn't suitable for your Martial Soul!"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo quickly retorted:
"My Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor is also a snake-type Martial Soul. Why isn't it suitable?"
"Senior Dugu, if I'm not mistaken, your Martial Soul has evolved once before, right?"
"Yes, originally my Martial Soul was the Jade Phosphorous Snake, which later evolved into the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor!"
"The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul is already very powerful. After consuming the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, the likelihood of it evolving again is very low!"
"My suggestion is to leave this Earth Dragon Golden Gourd for your granddaughter. Wouldn't it be better if your granddaughter's Martial Soul evolves?"
"But this is merely my suggestion. If Senior Dugu wishes to consume the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, then leave the Ninth Grade Dragon Ganoderma for your granddaughter!"
Dugu Bo pondered for a while. Since the probability of his Martial Soul evolving was extremely low anyway, it would be better to let his granddaughter take the chance!
"Fine, we'll do as you say. But what about the toxins accumulated in our family?"
"That's simple. With so many herbs here, Uncle Guan can quickly prepare the antidote."
"However, Senior Dugu will need to prepare a Soul Bone each for your granddaughter and your son!"
"Of course, your daughter-in-law doesn't have the Jade Phosphorous Snake Martial Soul, so she just needs to take the detoxifying medicine."
"Good! You prepare the medicine here first. I'll go find the Soul Bones right away!"
Dugu Bo flashed away from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, while Chrysanthemum Douluo went to gather herbs to prepare the antidote.
Su Yu looked at the Immortal Herbs here and picked a few that could be used for now.
The Chaos Twin Birth Grass would be perfect for his teacher Bi Bidong. With his Sharingan, the Autumn Water Penetrating Dew would suit him perfectly.
As for Hu Liena, the Eight-Petaled Fairy Orchid would suffice. If he didn't have the Sharingan, he would have given the Autumn Water Penetrating Dew to Hu Liena.
That Ghost Fairy Herb could go to Ghost Douluo. The other Immortal Herbs would remain here for now, to be collected when needed in the future.
After Su Yu packed the few Immortal Herbs he needed, Yue Guan returned with a large bundle of herbs.
"Uncle Guan, what are these herbs for?"
"These herbs are all for detoxifying that old poison user!"
"Who knows how much toxin has accumulated in that old fellow's body? He needs a strong dose!"
Yue Guan dumped the armful of herbs on the ground - a chaotic assortment of varieties.
There were purple vines covered in sharp thorns, short plants bearing black berries, and several broad leaves shimmering with silver light that emitted a mixed scent of bitterness and pungency when approached.
"Old Guan, do you think my body is made of iron?"
Dugu Bo stared at the pile of herbs large enough to fill two big medicine baskets, his green eyebrows furrowed tightly.
"Mixed together like this, are you trying to detoxify me or poison me?"
"Who cares if it's detoxifying or poisoning as long as it works!"
Yue Guan crossed his arms, chin slightly raised.
"The snake venom in your body has accumulated for decades, already tangled up with your meridians."
"Without using these strong medicines as foundation, how could we force the toxins out of your body?"
He picked up a blue herb with dewdrops and waved it before Dugu Bo's eyes:
"This is 'Bone Penetrating Grass' - it can seep into the gaps between your meridians. Those black berries are 'Frigid Berries' - they can neutralize the fiery toxins in your body."
"And those silver leaves are 'Meridian Cleansing Leaves' - they can protect your heart meridians while forcing out the toxins!"
"Every single item here was carefully selected by me. Dare you say they're useless?"
Dugu Bo was left speechless by his retort. After staring at the herb pile for a long moment, he snorted coldly:
"Better hope they work, otherwise..."
His fingertips twitched slightly, a wisp of dark green Soul Power flashing by with a bone-chilling coldness.
"I'll let you taste what real strong medicine feels like."
"Hah, who are you trying to scare? Even after detoxification, that old bones of yours might still not be my match!"
Yue Guan shoved Dugu Bo aside impatiently, his brow showing slight annoyance:
"If you've got nothing to do, move aside. Don't block me from preparing the medicine."
"You!"
Dugu Bo's beard trembled with anger, but he forcibly suppressed his temper, stiffening his neck as he said:
"I still need to ask you for favors, so I won't stoop to your level for now!"
Though his words were tough, his body honestly shifted aside, yet his eyes still glared at Yue Guan, brimming with defiance.
Chrysanthemum Douluo scoffed lightly and paid him no further mind, turning instead to gather all the medicinal herbs from the ground.