Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 145 Moon Laurel Immortal Tea!

The sudden sound startled Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan, who cautiously looked around at their surroundings.

Unlike other parts of the valley, the land by the lake is not covered with all sorts of spiritual herbs. This lakeside area, with the most fertile soil, the richest energy, and the core of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, has only a few dozen plants growing. Each plant occupies a considerable area, and the distance between them is also quite far. Even the two closest plants are five or six meters apart, giving the impression that two kings do not meet.

"These, these, these are actually immortal herbs!" Jiang Nannan exclaimed excitedly, her eyes gleaming, completely forgetting the sudden sound.

Zhu Ziyang, however, hadn't forgotten that voice. His gaze precisely locked onto the plant closest to them, and he said sternly, "It's you?"

The plant grew beside the Cold Extreme Yin Spring. It was a small shrub about half a person's height, with nine branches growing from its roots. The main trunk was the thickest, about the thickness of a thumb, and grew straight upwards. Eight branches grew in eight directions from the main trunk. They first grew outwards and then inwards, forming a perfect arc. Finally, the eight branches met the main trunk at the top, each growing a peculiar flower that was neither a flower nor a leaf.

The nine flowers are similar in shape, each consisting of nine crescent-shaped green leaves arranged in a circle, with a small stamen at the center. Of the nine flowers, the one growing from the main stem is the largest, twice the size of the other eight. They all emit a faint silvery glow, like flowing moonlight.

Upon hearing Zhu Ziyang's question, the plant immediately responded. Its enormous main flower swayed, and a female voice rang out, "That's right, it's me, Cha Cha. Humans, quickly put away your martial spirits. They won't harm you while you're with me, Cha Cha."

Zhu Ziyang did not comply. Instead, his eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a dangerous glint. He recognized the origin of the plant, and while he was pleasantly surprised, he was even more terrified and shocked.

Speaking human language is the mark of a 100,000-year-old soul beast!

The immortal herb before them was actually a 100,000-year-old soul beast! Fortunately, it meant them no harm; otherwise, it could have attacked them directly without needing to ask.

Even so, Zhu Ziyang remained vigilant, scrutinizing it.

"Brother, this is... Laurel Immortal Tea!" Jiang Nannan's crimson eyes sparkled with surprise as she recognized the immortal herb in front of them and exclaimed in astonishment.

"That's right, it's Laurel Immortal Tea!" Zhu Ziyang nodded.

Laurel Immortal Tea is a peerless immortal herb. It is said to have originated from a branch of the laurel tree that fell to earth on the planet Taiyin. It contains pure and rich Taiyin power and has the effects of cleansing the soul, improving comprehension, and enhancing spiritual power. For beings with Taiyin bloodline, it has a powerful effect of cleansing the marrow, strengthening the bloodline, and enhancing strength.

"Oh my, you actually recognized me, Cha Cha! That's impressive!" Moon Laurel Fairy Tea said, shaking her blossoms. "But that's to be expected. That silver-haired girl, is your martial soul the Taiyin Jade Rabbit?"

"How did you know?" Jiang Nannan was taken aback and blurted out.

"Hehehe, I knew I wouldn't be wrong!" The branches of the Moon Laurel Fairy Tea swayed even more noticeably, her voice filled with obvious joy. "You've entered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, and Tea Tea sensed it! You should be grateful that I'm guarding the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well now. If anyone else had discovered you, you'd be finished!"

"So, we should thank you?" Zhu Ziyang said calmly, his eyes flashing with an even more dangerous light.

"Of course!" Moon Laurel Fairy Tea was completely oblivious to the ill intent in Zhu Ziyang's words, and continued, "Since that person ascended, you two aren't the only ones to enter the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Originally, for people like you who dared to trespass into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Youyou and the others would have simply used you as fertilizer. But you met me, Tea Tea. I don't have their level of malice, nor do I want to be manipulated by that person."

"That person? Youyou?" Jiang Nannan asked in confusion.

Zhu Ziyang could vaguely guess who the person Yuegui Xiancha was referring to was, and his restless thoughts subsided considerably. The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was full of unknowns and mysteries, so it was best not to act rashly. He should first try to obtain some information from Yuegui Xiancha. Having made up his mind, Zhu Ziyang did not stop Jiang Nannan from asking questions.

"Oh dear! You really weren't sent by that person!" Moon Laurel Fairy exclaimed repeatedly, seemingly shocked and angry but secretly pleased, saying, "But it's alright, I don't care. I'm not like Youyou. In fact, among us, only Youyou believes that person's words; the rest of us don't."

"You still haven't said who Youyou is? And who are the others?" Jiang Nannan said, looking unhappy.

"Oh dear, Youyou is the Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Herb, the big pink flower at the boundary between Yangquan and Yinquan." Yuegui Immortal Tea shook her branches, her tone filled with dissatisfaction and resentment. "Don't wake her up. She's not like me, Chacha. If she finds out about you, she'll definitely have the others attack you. After all, you weren't sent by that person."

Zhu Ziyang and his companion looked in that direction and saw a large pink flower growing on the soil at the junction of Yangquan and Yinquan. The flower had no leaves, its stem was three feet long, and the flower itself was enormous, with a diameter of one foot. Each petal looked as clear and translucent as crystal, and the stamens were pale purple, like purple diamonds inlaid there.

"A fragrant and exquisite plant!" Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan recognized the type of the large flower at the same time, and were filled with shock. They never expected that even the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes contained such a plant that could be called the king of immortal herbs!

Qiluo Youxiang is a magical herb that can counteract all toxins. It emits a fragrance called Qiluo Youxiang, which has the effect of cleansing and purifying all toxins and medicinal properties. It can be called the nemesis of all poisons and the king of magical herbs!

"The others are the other immortal herbs here, such as the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, the Fiery Apricot, the Beautiful Tulip, the Extraordinary Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, the Phoenix Cockscomb Sunflower, as well as the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, the Black Jade Divine Bamboo, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, and so on." The Moon Laurel Immortal Tea was like a simple little girl, unguardedly listing the immortal herbs in the Eye of Ice and Fire.

Hearing her words, Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan exchanged a glance and both gasped. The herbs mentioned by the Moon Laurel Immortal Tea were all rare and precious herbs in the world, and they were actually all in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. No wonder the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was called a treasure trove of immortal herbs!

"You can speak, could you be a 100,000-year-old soul beast?" Zhu Ziyang finally spoke again, asking the most important question.

"Of course!" said Moon Laurel Fairy Tea matter-of-factly. "Don't underestimate me just because I've only lived for ten thousand years. In the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, our growth rate is ten times that of the outside world, so of course I'm a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast!"

"Hiss~" Zhu Ziyang couldn't help but grit his teeth, a terrifying thought flashing through his mind. He asked in a deep voice, "So, those immortal herbs you mentioned earlier were also from 100,000-year-old soul beasts?"

"That's not all," said Laurel Immortal Tea, "there are also some top-tier spiritual herbs that aren't immortal herbs, but are also 100,000 years old. So please don't have any bad thoughts. Although your death power is terrifying, we are not without countermeasures!"

"Hehe, how could that be?" Zhu Ziyang had already given up on the idea of ​​plundering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, and replied with an awkward laugh.

"Hehehe, I bet you wouldn't either." The Moon Laurel Fairy Tea shook its blossoms, then said to Jiang Nannan, "You have the Taiyin Jade Rabbit Martial Soul, so can I ask you for a favor? If you agree, I can let you choose one fairy herb to take away; you won't leave empty-handed!"

"What's wrong?" Jiang Nannan asked curiously.

Zhu Ziyang couldn't help but be curious. This laurel tea plant had been watching them ever since they entered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Judging from its behavior, it must want something from them. He was also very curious about what they had that could attract the attention of a celestial herb.

"Here's the thing," the Moon Laurel Immortal Tea explained. "Our mother plant is the Moon Laurel Divine Tree, which grows on the planet Taiyin." "Each of us Moon Laurel Immortal Tea aspires to return to Taiyin, but we are, after all, plants, and our efforts are futile. Therefore, starting with my ancestors, each of us Moon Laurel Immortal Tea plants has cooperated with the Taiyin Jade Rabbit. We assist the Taiyin Jade Rabbit in its cultivation, and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit carries our seeds back to Taiyin. This cooperation is said to have continued for tens of millions of years. So, do you understand what I mean?"

"You want to cooperate with me?" Jiang Nannan's eyes showed a hint of surprise. The Taiyin Jade Rabbit Martial Soul also gave her similar feedback at the right time, so she was sure that the Laurel Immortal Tea was not lying.

"Yes, I wish to become your spirit ring." Moon Laurel Fairy Tea's words were astonishing, causing Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan to widen their eyes. "As a 100,000-year-old spirit beast, having Tea become your spirit ring would be a tremendous benefit for a spirit master. Even if you can't personally go to Taiyin Star, you can still send Tea's seed into the starry sky. This shouldn't be difficult for someone with the Taiyin Jade Rabbit martial spirit."

"This..." Jiang Nannan was a little stunned for a moment, because such a request was really too shocking for the girl.

"We agree!" Zhu Ziyang immediately agreed on Jiang Nannan's behalf. Of course, they had to agree to such a sure-fire deal!

(End of this chapter)