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Although Tang San had said that it's best for a person to consume only one immortal herb, as overconsumption could be harmful, he himself ended up consuming three of them.
And from the three immortal herbs Tang San consumed, it was clear that his soul power didn't increase significantly. Presumably, he was well aware that even though immortal herbs were said to be harmless, forcibly boosting cultivation wasn't necessarily a wise move in his eyes.
"Yu'er, this Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew enhances mental strength and strengthens the eyes. Go ahead and take it," Ye Wen said with a smile.
There was no need for false modesty between the two. Huo Yu'er accepted the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew with a radiant smile.
As Ye Wen watched Huo Yu'er close her eyes and begin absorbing the essence of the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, a flicker of concern crossed his face.
After all, although Huo Yu'er hadn't cultivated something like Tang San's Purple Extreme Demon Eye, the innate enhancement of her martial soul and the choices she made with her soul skills had already far surpassed Tang San's Purple Extreme Demon Eye.
Now, with the addition of this immortal herb, it was likely that the next time Huo Yu'er met Xiao Wu, she would be able to see through her true form.
"This is getting a bit tricky. But given Yu'er's temperament, she probably won't harbor any greed for Xiao Wu's spirit ring or spirit bones. I'll just explain things to her when the time comes," Ye Wen thought to himself.
The effects of the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew were inherently gentle, so Huo Yu'er had no trouble absorbing it. After she finished refining it, Ye Wen went to visit Huo Rui.
"What's the matter, Xiao Wen? You rarely have time to visit this old lady today," Huo Rui said with a chuckle.
Ye Wen scratched his head sheepishly. He had indeed neglected to visit Huo Rui recently, which was disrespectful as a younger generation member.
But there was no helping it. The treatment plan for Dugu Bo wasn't something that could be devised on a whim—it required continuous comparison and experimentation to find the optimal solution. Unless someone like Tang San came along with a half-baked plan full of holes, that wouldn't take much time at all.
"I apologize, Grandma. I've been very busy lately. But today, I've brought something special to show my filial piety. Let's go inside and talk," Ye Wen said with a smile.
Huo Rui's expression briefly showed surprise. In truth, she didn't care much about formalities—she had only been teasing Ye Wen earlier.
But when Ye Wen said he had something good for her, Huo Rui, as an elder, suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
"Haha, what's all this about filial piety, Xiao Wen? I'm already this old, and my potential is almost exhausted. You should keep these treasures for yourself. Watching you and Yu'er grow up makes me happy enough."
Huo Rui tried to decline politely.
At this, Ye Wen's expression turned serious, and he looked earnestly at Huo Rui. "Grandma, don't refuse. You must accept this. Otherwise, I won't leave today."
Ye Wen understood well that for some kind-hearted elders, receiving gifts from their children or grandchildren often made them feel as if they were holding them back.
But this was precisely the sincere intention of a younger generation member. If one truly wanted to do something good for their elders, they shouldn't withdraw their gifts simply because of a momentary refusal. Doing so would be both hypocritical and insincere.
Moreover, Ye Wen was fully aware that even though he was constantly scheming against Tang San, the mysterious mastermind behind him, rumored to be the Asura God, was not someone to be trifled with.
As the saying goes, "A cunning rabbit has three burrows." Regardless of what the future held, it was important to strengthen those around him as much as possible.
If the situation ever became irredeemable, even if he were to perish, the people behind him would still have a chance at a good outcome.
Seeing Ye Wen's determined gaze and his stubborn insistence that she accept the gift or he wouldn't leave, Huo Rui couldn't help but feel both exasperated and amused.
"Alright, alright. There's no dealing with you. Come in."
Once inside, Ye Wen carefully locked the door, then took out a jade vial from his storage-type soul tool and opened it.
Instantly, a fresh and elegant fragrance filled the entire room.
"This scent!?"
Huo Rui's face showed shock. Though she wasn't from an old aristocratic family, she had been a noble for over a decade and had seen countless high-end perfumes and cosmetics.
But a fragrance like this was something she had never encountered before. For some reason, just smelling it made her feel as though her body had grown lighter.
"Xiao Wen, what is this in your hand? Is it some new kind of perfume?" Huo Rui couldn't help but ask.
Everyone loves beauty, and even though Huo Rui had a rough and tough personality, she couldn't resist such an exquisite fragrance.
Ye Wen shook his head and smiled. Although the essence extracted from this immortal herb was far more enticing than the finest perfumes, its fragrance was only the most trivial of its benefits.
At this point, Ye Wen handed the jade vial to Huo Rui and began explaining.
"This is the essence I extracted from a immortal herb called the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid. This herb has a rich yet gentle medicinal property, making it extremely easy to absorb.
Though it takes a long time to fully refine, its main functions are to solidify one's foundation, enhance innate talent, heal hidden injuries, and purge impurities from the body. It's a rare treasure for cultivation."
Huo Rui had remained calm earlier, but upon hearing Ye Wen's explanation, even though she didn't fully understand what a immortal herb was, the mention of it being a "rare treasure for cultivation" and its described functions were enough to make countless soul masters covet it.
"No, Xiao Wen, I can't accept this. Compared to me, you and Yu'er need it more."
As soon as Ye Wen handed the jade vial to Huo Rui, she hurriedly pushed it back.
But Ye Wen applied equal force, and Huo Rui, fearing that the immortal herb essence might spill, hesitated to push too hard. She was gradually forced to retreat step by step.
Ye Wen smirked mischievously.
"Grandma, hurry up and drink it. Yu'er and I have already consumed other immortal herbs to boost our cultivation, so taking more won't have any effect. Besides, if you keep letting it sit open like this, its potency will fade.
You wouldn't want to waste this immortal herb essence, would you, Grandma~?"
Huo Rui opened her mouth, torn between drinking it and refusing, her face contorted with discomfort.
"Grandma, hurry up, or it'll really go to waste," Ye Wen urged again.
Finally, Huo Rui made up her mind, sighed deeply, and reluctantly poured the immortal herb into her mouth.
"Xiao Wen, you—"
Huo Rui wanted to scold Ye Wen, but feeling the medicinal effects already taking hold within her body, she quickly changed her expression and began cross-legged meditation to refine it.
Ye Wen watched this scene with a smile. How could he stand idly by while someone who would risk their life for him remained stuck at the Soul Douluo level and passed away prematurely?
In truth, Ye Wen had also been tempted by this immortal herb.
Compared to those that forcibly boosted cultivation, the effects of the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid were more enduring, and it had the ability to cleanse and refine the body akin to the practices of immortals. But in the end, Ye Wen chose to give it to Huo Rui.
Because sincerity begets sincerity.
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