Douluo Continent: The Eye of Truth

Chapter 137 Persuading the Immortal Herb

Huo Yuhao first took Di Ruier to see the 100,000-year-old immortal herbs that had been brought to the Body Sect.

Although they left the environment of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, which was perfectly suited to them, this only meant that the cultivation they could have gained in ten thousand years was readjusted back to a normal pace.

As 100,000-year-old soul beasts that have developed sentience, they are naturally not as fragile as they were when they were originally immortal herbs.

It's just that we've moved to a different place to settle down, and at least we're still alive now, right?

Moreover, although the speed of cultivation is not as fast as it was in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, wouldn't the next Heavenly Tribulation not come so soon?

Although he was still full of resentment, he comforted himself by thinking of the tyrannical power that Poison Undying had previously displayed, as well as the group of immortal herbs led by Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb.

When Huo Yuhao brought Di Ruier to them, they saw that the group of wilted immortal herbs were all pretending to be dead.

Silent and still, with their corollas and leaves drooping, they seemed to be just ordinary plants, not intelligent 100,000-year-old soul beasts.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

However, it's not unimaginable that these magical herbs, no matter how unwilling they were, might have been at the time.

But they could only reluctantly let the disciples of the Body Sect take them back to the sect.

Maybe they pulled themselves out of the ground back then.

Since the members of the Body Sect did not know how to collect the immortal herbs, it was even less likely that they could preserve them intact.

"Alright, stop playing dead." Huo Yuhao coughed lightly and said to Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Item, "I didn't come here to exploit you."

Then Huo Yuhao led Di Ruier to the side of Youxiang Qiluo Immortal, and as Di Ruier approached...

A strange aura emanated from her, a faint crimson-gold light spreading out and then gradually dissipating into the surrounding environment.

However, after the crimson-gold halo appeared, these 100,000-year-old immortal herbs couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Originally, due to a lack of nutrients and acclimatization issues, the group of immortal herbs felt as if a strange vitality was bursting forth within them.

It wasn't due to a replenishment of vitality or energy, but rather as if something was erupting from within their bodies, stimulating them into a more invigorated state.

Besides that, there was a sense of oppression that far surpassed their status, even though they were all immortal herbs with a cultivation of 100,000 years.

Even when facing other ferocious beasts, no matter how weak they are, they shouldn't have such emotions, right?

"Is this the power of the Emperor Beast?" Huo Yuhao saw through the Eye of Truth that it seemed to be after Di Ruier revealed her aura.

Accompanied by a crimson-gold light, an invisible field gradually spread out. Was it a magnetic field? Or something more special?

In short, it's something that's hard to explain, and that's probably why the existence of the Emperor Beast can multiply the growth rate of Soul Beasts.

"Who, who exactly are you?" Feeling the inexplicable surge of power within her body and the awe rising in her heart, Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin dared not pretend to be deaf and dumb any longer, and asked with some doubt.

Then it came up with an answer: an existence that exists in all soul beasts, even plant-type soul beasts, existing in their bloodline, passed down through generations, and whose arrival is anticipated by all.

"An imperial auspicious beast?" He spoke slowly and deliberately, with absolute certainty, yet his tone carried an unimaginable doubt.

After all, Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin really couldn't understand why the emperor of soul beasts would do this.

Why do imperial mythical beasts transform into human form?

How could they possibly come with Huo Yuhao, a vampire who oppresses their immortal herbs?

Of course, she only grumbled in her heart and didn't dare to express it openly.

Di Ruier nodded slightly. Although her face was still a little pale, the crimson-gold light made her appear exceptionally dignified, and this completely different temperament made Huo Yuhao glance at her slightly.

Her golden eyes swept over the assembled immortal herbs, and wherever Di Rui'er's gaze fell, these 100,000-year-old immortal herbs immediately lowered their posture.

The corolla and leaves sway gently, as if bowing or paying homage, none daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

Firstly, the current situation is beyond our control; it is already difficult to see an Emperor-level auspicious beast within the Body Sect.

Secondly, they did not know what connection existed between the Emperor Beast and Huo Yuhao, the young sect leader of the Body Sect.

As the emperor of the soul beasts, if they want to get out of their current predicament, they can only rely on Di Ruier.

After all, these days, these sect members of the original body sect have really taken these immortal herbs for granted.

Not to mention that the soil here is just ordinary soil, and there is not a trace of spiritual energy (in reality, it's just that these immortal herbs have too high standards and therefore look down on it).

Moreover, for several days in a row, no one came to loosen the soil, fertilize, or replenish their ice and fire attribute soul power (after all, the disciples of the Body Sect did not know how to cultivate immortal herbs, so they dared not make any decisions).

Not only that, but even after the immortal herb essence they had painstakingly accumulated over ten thousand years was taken away by Du Bu Si and Huo Yu Hao, in the past few days, any new bits or pieces of immortal herb essence that have been nurtured have been exploited by the Body Sect.

This kind of treatment is really too unfair to the grass!

Huo Yuhao could naturally sense the complex emotions emanating from these immortal herbs, but he didn't say anything, simply letting Di Ruier talk to them.

As Di Ruier comforted them and the immortal herbs gradually opened up the conversation, they naturally brought up their current treatment.

During the days that the Body Sect ignored them, the originally arrogant nature of these immortals had actually been suppressed to a great extent.

Now all that's missing is a reason to back down.

Or perhaps they already had the intention to back down, but Poison-Free has been deliberately keeping them in check.

After all, this was mainly to pave the way for Huo Yuhao, the young sect master of the Body Sect. Since the relationship with these immortal herbs was a mix of cooperation and coercion, Huo Yuhao would ultimately be in charge.

Since that's the case, Du Busi will directly take over all the methods of suppressing these immortal herbs himself, hoping to make it easier for Huo Yuhao to receive them later.

Di Ruier tried to calm her down again, but the more she talked, the angrier she became. However, when she saw Huo Yuhao was there, she became timid and shook her head helplessly. Then she said to Huo Yuhao.

"Yuhao, Youyou and the others just need enough spiritual energy to sustain their normal growth."

"Although, according to them, the spiritual energy here is far inferior to that of their original home, you should have other methods, right?"

Looking at Di Ruier winking at him, Huo Yuhao simply smiled and said, "That's not difficult at all. Although the nature and concentration of spiritual energy in the Body Sect are indeed not suitable for the growth of immortal herbs like the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb."

"However, enough nutrients can be extracted from the soil of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to help them grow. Although it is not as abundant as it is in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, it is not a big problem."

"Besides bringing in some soil from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, I have set up some other energy gathering and circulation formations here, which is enough to supply these few 100,000-year-old immortal herbs."

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, the fragrant Qiluo Immortal Plants couldn't help but happily tremble their leaves and petals.

"However," Huo Yuhao changed the subject.

Even the somewhat impatient Liehuo Xingjiao couldn't help but urge, "What's wrong?"

Although she was taught a lesson by Du Busi for interrupting last time, it seems that Liehuo Xingjiaoshu won't be able to change her personality in a year or two.

Huo Yuhao didn't argue with her too much, and then continued, "However, the essence of the immortal herbs you produce must also be supplied to the disciples of my Body Sect free of charge."

"After all, the manpower and resources required to set up and maintain the formation are not a small number."

Upon hearing this, the group of immortal herbs became somewhat conflicted and began to whisper among themselves, discussing the matter.

Although their whispers sounded as if they were right next to Huo Yuhao's ear, he didn't show it. He simply pulled Di Ruier aside and waited quietly.

After all, for these immortal herbs, the current situation is already the worst possible situation. Any change, however slight, would be considered an improvement.

Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Herbs: "Hey, hey, hey, do we really have to agree? If we hand over all the essence of the immortal herbs every time, our own cultivation will probably progress very slowly."

Lie Huoxing, standing to the side, protested indignantly, "How can this be? I..."

Before she could finish speaking, another immortal herb interrupted her, saying, "What can you do? Don't forget that the powerful expert called 'Poison Undying' is now much stronger than when we first met."

"And you don't think these people won't be able to squeeze any profits out of us if we don't cooperate, do you?"

At this point, although she was reluctant, the immortal herb continued, "Let's just cooperate with them for now. It's better to have a slower pace of cultivation than to be like this now."

"Furthermore, if your cultivation progress is truly as rapid as it is in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, who among you is confident that you can definitely survive the next tribulation within your 100,000-year cultivation period?"

"If we can gain the protection of humans and the auspicious beasts in exchange for this, it would be a pretty good deal."

"After all, humans are known for their cultivation speed far surpassing that of us soul beasts, and the existence of the Emperor Beast can both shorten the time we need to cultivate and reduce the intensity of our heavenly tribulation."

"Rather than rapidly improving my cultivation, I still want to live. I haven't seen the outside world yet. Damn it, I should have left with Bajiao back then."

Unbeknownst to them, the conversation between the immortal herbs had been observed, and sensing the situation was turning sour, the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb quickly said, "Alright, alright, let's stop talking for now. Let's leave it at that for now, and I'll try to talk a little more."

"No." Huo Yuhao's voice rang out from the side, as he smiled at the group of immortal herbs.

"It's getting late. I'm preparing to head to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire tomorrow. If we haven't reached an agreement yet, I won't keep you chatting here any longer."

Seeing Di Ruier standing behind Huo Yuhao, seemingly obedient to his arrangements, the immortal herbs could no longer hesitate.

The fragrant fairy quickly replied, "Alright, alright, we agree, but you absolutely mustn't try to turn us into soul bones or soul rings!"

This can be considered the bottom line for these immortal herbs, and Huo Yuhao naturally had no objection to it, since he didn't need the soul rings of these immortal herbs at the moment.

Moreover, in the long run, the value and benefits that can be created by preserving these medicinal herbs will definitely outweigh those of a one-off transaction.

After reciting the oath to heaven and earth and signing the soul contract, the heavy weight that had been hanging over the hearts of all the immortal herbs finally lifted.

Now that they have a contract as proof, and with the Imperial Beast as witnesses, they at least don't have to worry about Poison Undying's words from time to time about turning them into soul rings and soul bones coming true.

Although they had figured out the reason behind Poisonous Death's previous actions in the time after he left.

But you can't be too afraid of the unexpected. Who knows if, despite the verbal threats, the poisoner might actually kill one or two rare herbs as a warning to others?

After completing the contract, she still hesitated for a while, but Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin finally made up her mind and said.

"Hey, Huo Yuhao, I advise you to stop letting your men mess with the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. After all, the master there is probably really coming back soon."

Upon hearing the mention of the Fragrant Silk Immortal Delicacy, Huo Yuhao frowned slightly, as if remembering something: "You mean Tang San?"

Upon hearing Tang San's name, Di Ruier pondered for a while before suddenly remembering, "I seem to have heard this name a few times since I came to the human world."

As for more... Looking at Di Ruier's innocent eyes, which held a hint of doubt, Huo Yuhao did not immediately make a judgment, but continued to seek confirmation from Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Item.

"What is your basis for this claim? What did you witness him doing? And who was the person who arrived at the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire after us last time?"

After Huo Yuhao guessed Tang San's identity, Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin sighed slightly, but in the end she did not continue to hide it and told him everything she knew.

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao's Eye of Truth had been subtly activated, carefully observing and recording the Fragrant Silk Fairy Item to prevent her from concealing anything or lying.

"The Sea God descends? Divine consciousness? A young girl?"

After listening to the entire story of Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin, including the circumstances of Wang Dong'er's intrusion into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye Valley.

Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

(End of this chapter)