Douro Continent

Chapter 254 Peerless Immortal Delicacy Matched with Seven Eccentrics (Part 2)

At the moment he vomited blood, the master also felt a jolt of energy, and two words that would torment him for the rest of his life appeared in his mind: "sister".

This time, the "Heartbreak Red of Longing" shook even more violently. It looked like it was about to fall off the black rock, but it lacked that last bit of strength and swayed back to its original position. The blood that the master and Zhu Zhuqing had spat out earlier gradually disappeared.

The master said in a hoarse voice, "I can never let go of the burden in my heart. What right do I have to obtain this herb?" He turned to the window in sorrow, as if recalling his painful memories.

Just as Tang San was about to put away the "Heartbreak Red" and get some spare herbs for Zhu Zhuqing, a soft "poof" sound suddenly came. When Tang San turned his head, he saw a mouthful of blood had already fallen on the Heartbreak Red. Before he could react, the Heartbreak Red did not even shake at all this time, but it had already quietly left the Black Stone and fallen down, landing in a slender jade hand.

Xiao Wu wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, a smile appearing on her pretty face. Her eyes were somewhat unfocused as she looked at the beautiful flower in her hand. "I never thought that I would be the one destined for this."

Tang San was shocked, and Zhu Zhuqing beside him was equally shocked. Neither of them had expected that the final owner of the "Heartbreak Red of Longing" would be Xiao Wu.

In that brief moment, Tang San's gaze fell on Grandmaster but he didn't see it. However, Zhu Zhuqing saw it clearly. Even as Xiao Wu spat out blood, her eyes never left Tang San for a moment. Zhu Zhuqing would never forget that focused expression.

All along, she had only seen how good Tang San was to Xiao Wu, but now she truly understood what Tang San meant to Xiao Wu.

Zhu Zhuqing could see it clearly: Xiao Wu's gaze towards Tang San was so pure. Perhaps even they themselves didn't know if there was romantic love between them, but their feelings for each other were absolutely the purest and most sincere, without any flaws.

And that 'Acacia Heartbreak Red' became the best witness.

Tang San stared blankly at Xiao Wu, speechless for a long time. Xiao Wu lowered her head, her fingertips lightly tracing the petals. "Little San, that story must be true, right?"

Tang San said, "I don't know either. Eat it; it will help you the most."

Xiao Wu shook her head. "No, Master is right. How could anyone bear to consume such a precious herb? Didn't you say that once it recognizes its master, it will never wither? I want it to stay with me forever. I will love and cherish it."

"But..." Tang San hesitated and was about to say something when Xiao Wu interrupted him.

"Don't worry, brother, I won't fall behind everyone. I will definitely work hard in my cultivation." Xiao Wu naturally understood what Tang San was worried about.

Although her strength increased further because she didn't eat the "Lovesick Heartbreak Red," she felt very satisfied. Just as Zhu Zhuqing had been thinking, she had never known what her feelings for Tang San were, but now, the "Lovesick Heartbreak Red" had told her.

For her, nothing was more important than this.

Tang San never forced Xiao Wu to do anything. He raised his hand and stroked her head, smiling as he said, "Then you should protect it well. It will always protect you."

Reaching into his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch, Tang San retrieved the sixth immortal herb.

It was a white, exquisite herb, as pure and immaculate as a lotus flower. Tang San handed it to Zhu Zhuqing and smiled, "This flower is called 'Narcissus Jade Skin and Bone,' and it nourishes tendons and bones, and unblocks the seven meridians and eight extraordinary vessels. I originally prepared it for Xiao Wu, but she already has 'Lovesick Heartbreak Red,' so this herb is also suitable for you. You should consume it."

Perhaps because she hadn't received "Heartbreak Red"'s approval, Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat disheartened and gently shook her head, saying, "Since it was prepared for Xiaowu, then give it to her."

Tang San shook his head and said, "No, one shouldn't be too greedy. Each of these immortal herbs is a treasure favored by heaven. Having more is not only useless, but also harmful. Although Xiao Wu didn't eat the 'Heartbreak Red,' its aura is still present. If she takes other immortal herbs, they won't be fully absorbed. This 'Narcissus Jade Bone' should rightfully belong to you. Its effects are similar to Mu Bai's 'Strange Treasure Sky Chrysanthemum.' Your martial soul is similar to Mu Bai's, so using it will be no problem. When taking it, only eat the petals and suck the stamen at the end to absorb its effects. It also requires soul power to activate. Zhu Qing, remember, you must be calm and composed to absorb its essence."

"Thank you, Third Brother." Zhu Zhuqing took the 'Narcissus Jade Skin and Bone' and sat down alone in a corner.

Xiao Wu was still fiddling with the "Heartbreak Red of Longing" in her hand. Tang San couldn't help but ask again, "Xiao Wu, are you really not going to take it? Having it will greatly enhance your strength."

Xiao Wu gently shook her head. "Brother, I won't eat it, unless one day..." She didn't finish her sentence, but her gaze drifted to Tang San's face.

Tang San saw a strange light in Xiao Wu's big eyes, and for some reason, he didn't dare to look directly into that light.

Tang San felt around in his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch, hesitated for a moment, and then took out a pale purple immortal herb. The top of the herb was like a canopy, and it was actually a Ganoderma lucidum. The Ganoderma lucidum was entirely purple, with an emerald-like stem underneath, bearing nine leaves.

Tang San walked up to the master and said, "Master, although this ninth-grade purple ganoderma can't be considered a celestial plant, it still has the effect of strengthening the body's foundation, nourishing vital energy, and enhancing one's skills. It will be of great benefit to your health. Please eat it."

Before the master could refuse, Tang San had already taken the Ganoderma lucidum off the stem and presented it to the master.

Seeing the eager look in Tang San's eyes, the master sighed inwardly, but still took it and put it in his mouth, chewed it a few times and swallowed it.

"Ganoderma lucidum is warm in nature, but this ninth-grade purple Ganoderma lucidum is also one of the best among Ganoderma lucidum. Teacher, since Xiaowu refuses to take the 'Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red', let her protect us. You should also cultivate for a while to neutralize the medicinal effects."

The master nodded, composed himself, and tried his best not to think about Liu Erlong. He sat down by the window and began to cultivate quietly.

"Brother, don't you have one yourself?" Xiao Wu asked.

Tang San said, "I have one too." As he spoke, he took out an inconspicuous-looking herb from his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch. The herb was entirely green, but strangely, in the center of the herb were three snow-white leaves, with a few drops of water in the center of the leaves, just like the dew left in the morning.

"This herb is called 'Wangchuan Qiushui Dew,' and eating it can cultivate fiery eyes that can see through all strange things. Although the description is a bit exaggerated, it is of great benefit to my cultivation of the Purple Demon Eye. It can be considered one of the immortal herbs."

Xiao Wu frowned and said, "Brother, why do you give everyone herbs that enhance their strength, but only these auxiliary herbs for yourself? Although I don't understand these immortal herbs, this one of yours probably isn't the best, is it?"

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "Although 'Wangchuan Qiushui Dew' isn't the best immortal herb, its effects are better than you imagine. Besides, I've already consumed two immortal herbs, so I can't be greedy anymore. Those two herbs alone are enough to benefit me for a lifetime. Even with this 'Wangchuan Qiushui Dew' in front of me, I hesitated many times before deciding to take it. Its medicinal effects are very mild and don't conflict with the two immortal herbs I've taken before."

Although half a year has passed, Tang San has not fully absorbed the "Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass" and "Blazing Apricot Blossom" he consumed, but his originally balanced and harmonious Xuan Tian Gong has undergone considerable changes.

Because he took these two extreme herbs at the same time, they were neutralized in his body before being absorbed.

It will not cause any damage to Tang San's body, but the effects of the two herbs can be changed at will under Tang San's control. In other words, his soul power has been mixed with both extreme cold and extreme heat energies.

These two energies do not belong to the Blue Silver Grass spirit, but to Tang San's internal power. Only when he injects his spirit power into the Blue Silver Grass will it have an effect on it.

"Then hurry up and eat it," Xiao Wu urged.

Tang San nodded, held the "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew" in front of him, tilted it slightly, and a few drops of transparent liquid immediately dripped into his mouth. When those drops of liquid completely left the grass, the entire "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew" plant had withered completely in Tang San's hand, turning into dust and scattering in his hand in the blink of an eye.

Without saying much, Tang San walked over to the master and sat down, adopting a posture of five hearts facing the sky and quietly beginning his cultivation.

In the small wooden cabin, the only one who was conscious was Xiao Wu. Standing there, her gaze remained fixed on Tang San, a struggling light shining in her eyes. Within her heart, a voice that only she could hear echoed.

"Should I leave him? If I leave, will we ever see each other again? But if I don't leave, I'm afraid that the Title Douluo who returned with him will eventually turn against me. Little San, thank you for this Acacia Heartbreak Red. It has taught me so much. No, I can't leave. I just swore an oath to never leave him. Only when I'm with him do I feel the happiness my mother spoke of."

(End of this chapter)