Douro Continent

Chapter 253 Peerless Immortal Delicacy Matched with Seven Eccentrics (Part 1)

Tang San felt a chill run down his spine. "No, hurry up and eat it. There's no special way to eat it; just chew and swallow. It tastes sweet and fragrant. Just like Boss Dai, you also need to gather your soul power to help the medicine integrate into your body. You can absorb it slowly later."

Even before returning, Tang San had already decided on the most suitable herbs for everyone.

Although the quantity of celestial herbs was limited, it was still enough to provide one for each of the Shrek Seven Devils. It wasn't that he didn't want to give the herbs to his teachers, but rather that the younger the child was when they took them, the better they would absorb the medicinal effects. Otherwise, the efficacy would be lost.

Oscar happily ran to the other side of the room, swallowed the eight-petaled orchid whole, and immediately began cultivating.

When Ma Hongjun saw that Tang San was distributing herbs according to age, he couldn't wait to step forward and said, "Third Brother, mine, mine."

Seeing the fat man's excited expression, Tang San laughed and said, "Don't worry, I won't forget you. Fatty, I've carefully considered your evil fire. While this mutated evil fire is indeed very powerful, it also has a constant corrosive effect on your body. The root cause is that your phoenix flames are not pure enough. This time, I specially found you a medicinal herb that greatly replenishes pure yang."

Ning Rongrong chuckled and said, "He needs more treatments? Fatty's been out doing a lot of bad things lately. But he said Tian Dou City is really expensive, so he's already spent a fortune. If he gets more treatments, he'll probably have to go even more often."

Tang San laughed and said, "No. As I said, his evil fire is impure, which is why it backfires on him. If this continues, he'll probably burn himself up one day. Only by filtering out the impurities from the phoenix flames can he truly be considered a phoenix soul master. Fatty, this is for you."

It was a red, trembling, soft and fluffy fairy herb. It looked very simple, just made up of red grass leaves. The top of the grass leaves was shaped like a rooster's comb. But upon closer inspection, you could see that it was different from others. The veins of the leaves were actually reddish-gold. As soon as this herb appeared, the temperature in the entire room rose sharply.

"This thing is called the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. It must not be chewed or swallowed. Gather your soul power and guide it. No matter how painful it is, you must endure it, otherwise all your efforts will be in vain."

"This medicine has a very noticeable effect; it should greatly enhance your soul power and fire effects. If you stop halfway through, the effect will be greatly reduced." Tang San handed the herbs to Ma Hongjun, and the fat man immediately went to collect them.

When they saw Tang San take out three kinds of immortal herbs and give them to the three of them, even the master was moved. He had never seen or even heard of these herbs before.

Tang San's fourth target was not Xiao Wu, who was listed in order of age, but Ning Rongrong.

"Third Brother, what did you give me?"

Before Tang San could speak, Ning Rongrong had already run up and grabbed his arm. Xiao Wu frowned as she watched from behind, but didn't know what to say.

Tang San smiled and reached into his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch. A flash of golden light appeared, and a strange immortal herb materialized.

This is a very strange fairy herb. Its roots and leaves are like a dense, finely combed vine canopy, but at the top is a golden tulip. The rich tulip scent immediately replaced the previous Oscar-scented fairy orchid, and the rich fragrance gave people a magnificent feeling.

"Your martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, is quite special. I considered it carefully before choosing this immortal herb for you. It is called the Qiluo Tulip, and it is elegant and luxurious. Consuming it allows you to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, and the radiance of the sun and moon. Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is itself a treasure-type martial soul, and with the help of this Qiluo Tulip, it should have a synergistic effect. This flower cannot be swallowed. You must gently inhale the stamens to slowly absorb its essence into your body, and then cultivate your soul power slowly to allow the medicinal effects to spread throughout your limbs and bones."

Ning Rongrong took the 'Qiluo Tulip' and giggled, saying, "Third Brother, I really want to kiss you, but to avoid Xiao Wu getting jealous, I'll pass. However, I definitely won't take this flower for nothing; I'll repay you in the future."

Four of the Shrek Seven Devils have already obtained the immortal herb, leaving only Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.

Xiao Wu stood there calmly, not in a hurry at all. Tang San gave such good immortal herbs to others, how could he possibly mistreat her?

Zhu Zhuqing was quiet by nature and very shy. Although she was also full of expectations, she was too embarrassed to ask as Ning Rongrong had.

Tang San walked up to Zhu Zhuqing and said, "Zhuqing, the immortal herb I chose for you is the easiest to absorb and transform among all immortal herbs. Moreover, its effects are even better than the others, providing an all-around enhancement. However, if you want to consume this immortal herb, you must pay a certain price. I hope you are mentally prepared."

If someone else had said these words, Zhu Zhuqing would have thought that the other person had ulterior motives. But since the words came from Tang San, she didn't feel uncomfortable at all. They had been together for so long, and although Zhu Zhuqing rarely spoke, how could she not know what kind of person Tang San was?

He immediately nodded and said softly, "Thank you, Third Brother."

This was the first time Zhu Zhuqing had called Tang San "Third Brother," and Tang San couldn't help but smile slightly, taking out another immortal herb from his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch.

It was an ordinary-looking white flower, about the size of a palm, shaped like a peony, without any leaves. Its stem was attached to a large stone, which was completely black. From the way Tang San carried it, one could tell that it was incredibly heavy.

On that white flower were several striking red patches, so vividly red as blood that they gave one a somewhat breathtaking feeling.

Tang San said solemnly, "This herb is called 'Heartbreak Red of Longing.' It is a divine treasure among celestial herbs. It also has a legendary story. Long ago, there was a young man, gentle by nature, who loved to tend to flowers and plants. His garden was full of lotus flowers and water lilies, a riot of colors. He would often recite poems to the flowers and raise his cup to the moon. Whenever a flower fell and its petals withered, he would be filled with endless sorrow. He would gather the petals, bury them in the ground, and weep repeatedly. As the saying goes, true love moves heaven and earth. His love for flowers touched the heart of a celestial flower fairy, who secretly descended to the mortal realm to marry him. Their blissful union was beyond description. But their happiness was short-lived. The gods learned of their affair and were greatly angered. They decreed that a celestial being and a mortal should not be together, and ordered the flower fairy to be sent back to the divine realm. Since losing his beloved, the young man has been constantly sighing and lamenting." Alas, he was melancholy and neglected his gardening, so the walls collapsed, the fences crumbled, the flowers withered, and the garden became a desolate wasteland. One day, an old man with white hair came and told him that the white peony he loved in the garden was the embodiment of his beloved wife. He only needed to destroy the flower, and the flower fairy would lose her celestial body and be banished to the mortal world to reunite with him. But he must never destroy the flower. After speaking, he turned into a gentle breeze and disappeared. The young man suddenly realized his mistake and deeply regretted his neglect of the flowers. He carefully tended to the plants again. Although he loved his wife, he couldn't bear to burn the peony. He cherished it even more, weeping day and night over the flower. When his tears dried and his heart broke, he died of unrequited love. At his death, he dripped his blood onto the petals. You see those crimson bloodstains; they are the blood of that young man's heart.

Listening quietly to Tang San's words, both Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were somewhat mesmerized. Even Grandmaster was captivated and unable to contain himself.

Tang San solemnly said, "This flower is no ordinary plant; it chooses its master. When picking it, you must think of your beloved, be sincere and devoted, and spit out a mouthful of blood onto the petals. If you are even slightly distracted, even if you spit blood and die, you will never be able to pick the flower. Once the flower is picked, it will never wither as long as it stays with its master. The stone beneath the flower is named Wu Jue. If you forcibly destroy it, this Acacia Heartbreak Red will also lose all its medicinal power. Consuming this herb grants immortality, comparable to heaven and earth. I conservatively estimate that it can increase your soul power by at least ten levels and also completely transform your body. Zhu Qing, although I am not entirely clear about your relationship with Mu Bai, among the seven of us, you are the only confirmed couple. Therefore, I brought this to you, hoping that you can become the one destined for us."

Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at the beautiful blood-stained peony "Heartbreak Red" in front of her, nodded gently, and glanced at Dai Mubai, who was cultivating not far away. "I'll give it a try."

As her inner soul power circulated and her blood and qi surged, Zhu Zhuqing parted her cherry lips slightly and spat out a mouthful of blood onto the flower petals.

The moment she coughed up blood, Dai Mubai's image filled her mind. But for some reason, she also recalled Dai Mubai's romantic past. Her mind wandered slightly as her thoughts were stirred.

Blood fell on the petals, and the "Heartbreak Red" flower trembled slightly. Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and the Grandmaster all focused their attention on this flower, waiting quietly.

However, Tang San was soon disappointed. The swaying of the "Heartbreak Red" gradually stopped, and it showed no sign of falling.

Zhu Zhuqing said sadly, "I'm sorry, Third Brother, I was distracted and failed to pick the flower."

Tang San sighed inwardly and shook his head helplessly. "Zhu Qing, you don't need to do this. I've prepared other herbs for you as a backup. Please wait a moment."

As he spoke, Tang San presented the 'Lovesick Heartbreak Red' to Grandmaster, saying, "Teacher, you and Aunt Erlong have a deep and abiding love. Why don't you give it a try? Perhaps this 'Lovesick Heartbreak Red' can change your martial soul mutation."

The master sighed and said, "This is a divine item. What difference would it make if I consumed it? I am long past the age of cultivation. If I am truly destined to have it, I will keep it by my side forever."

Looking at the bloodstains on the "Heartbreak Red" petal, the master couldn't help but recall all the things that had happened between him and Liu Erlong. A bitter feeling welled up in his heart. Without circulating his soul power, he directly raised his hand and slapped his chest. Amid Tang San's exclamation, a mouthful of blood gushed out, spraying right onto the petals.

(End of this chapter)