The next day, early in the morning.
A carriage departed from Heaven Dou City, heading south.
The Heaven Dou Empire was located in the northern part of the continent, while the Star Luo Empire was in the southern part.
Therefore, their destination, Windy City, was more than halfway across the continent from Heaven Dou City.
When the carriage reached the southern part of the Star Luo Empire, it was already more than a month later.
During this past month, the continent's climate had welcomed the most prosperous season of spring.
At the same time, the Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention, held once every ten years, was opening as scheduled in Dian Du City, attracting flower and plant enthusiasts from all over the continent.
Dian Du City.
Also known as the "Capital of a Hundred Flowers" and the "Holy City of Flower Fairies."
It was situated in the northern part of the southern region of the Star Luo Empire.
Due to its proximity to the central regions of the Star Luo Empire and its unique geographical environment, Dian Du City enjoyed a pleasant climate that was spring-like throughout the year.
The world's top floral artists gathered here, utilizing Dian Du City's advantageous environment and climate to cultivate countless precious flower species over thousands of years.
Lin Rong and his party's carriage arrived at this renowned Flower Capital of the continent two days before the Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention began.
In the city, on the streets.
The carriage moved slowly through the crowded streets.
Inside the carriage, listening to the noisy sounds outside, Dugu Bo couldn't help but ask:
"Sir, why are we entering Dian Du City? You don't seem like a flower and plant enthusiast."
Upon hearing this, Lin Rong, sitting on the other side of the carriage, withdrew his gaze from outside and said casually:
"It's on the way. It's a grand event held once every ten years, can't I come and join the fun?"
"Besides, your old rival is a famous flower and plant enthusiast on the continent and has never missed a single Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention."
"Ju Hua Guan and Ghostly's Two Extremes Forbidden Domain are unrivaled on the continent. I've long intended to subdue both of them. Since it's on the way and we're meeting them, I'll get this long-planned matter done."
Ju Hua Guan?
The name made Dugu Bo narrow his eyes. He immediately thought of the few chrysanthemum petals left in the valley from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye incident. His fists clenched, and a fierce expression appeared on his face.
Seeing this, Lin Rong rested his head on the old butler's shoulder and saw through Dugu Bo's thoughts:
"What, feeling confident, want to compete with him?"
His thoughts exposed, Dugu Bo decided to be direct:
"Back then, Ju Hua Guan's Soul Power was four levels higher than mine, and he always had the upper hand in strength."
"But now, I've cultivated my Soul Power to level ninety-three, while Ju Hua Guan is only level ninety-five. The two-level Soul Power difference can be leveled out by two Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones."
"Moreover, I have some personal grievances to settle with Ju Hua Guan. This time, I must fight him."
Listening to his words, Lin Rong's calm expression hid a look of someone who enjoyed watching a good show.
As the mastermind behind the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye incident, he naturally knew what Dugu Bo's personal grievances referred to.
However, Lin Rong had no intention of telling Dugu Bo the truth.
Since Ju Hua Guan was already taking the blame, he might as well let him bear it to the end.
Even if the truth came out someday, it wouldn't be a big problem. Dugu Bo was a sensible person and knew what to do.
Therefore, under Dugu Bo's gaze, Lin Rong agreed to his request to fight Ju Hua Guan.
"As you wish, as long as you can bring Ju Hua Guan to me in the end."
...
All the hotels in Dian Du City were fully booked due to the Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention happening in two days.
They arrived late and hadn't booked hotel rooms in advance, so they had to rent a house with a courtyard at a high price as their lodging.
In the courtyard.
The three of them walked in after getting off the carriage. The coachman took the four horses aside to feed them fodder.
Along the way, Lin Rong looked back and saw Dugu Bo still preoccupied with Ju Hua Guan. He said a few words to bring him back to his senses:
"Don't keep thinking about this. According to previous intelligence, Ju Hua Guan usually arrives in Dian Du City the day before the Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention begins, which is tomorrow."
"Instead of constantly dwelling on it, it's better to rest well now and conserve your energy for the fight with Ju Hua Guan tomorrow."
At the same time.
A carriage decorated with various flowers was heading towards Dian Du City.
"Old ghost, are you out of your mind, willing to accompany me to the Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention?"
Inside the carriage, Yue Guan, dressed in snow-white attire, looked at his old partner sitting beside him, confused by his unusual behavior.
"Dead chrysanthemum, you're out of your mind."
Ghostly, clad in black robes, said expressionlessly:
"I was just feeling a bit down, and since we recently finished a mission for the Pope and have plenty of vacation time, I figured I'd take a trip to clear my head."
"The only problem is I haven't decided where to go. Seeing as you're attending the Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention, I thought it wouldn't be bad to relax in Dian Du City, so I decided to tag along."
After listening, Guang Yue couldn't help but sigh with emotion, complaining indignantly:
"Yeah, I'm feeling down too. We completed such an important mission so well, why didn't we get any substantial rewards?"
"Think about it, we've been loyal to Spirit Hall for decades, working tirelessly for them, yet we haven't even received a single Spirit Bone."
"It's good you had some luck, Old Ghost. When you obtained your seventh Spirit Ring, you managed to get a Right Leg Bone from that Spirit Beast."
"But I don't have your luck; I don't even have one Spirit Bone to this day."
"The thought that in a few years, those three kids from the Golden Generation will each have a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone makes my heart ache."
"I'm even being mocked by that old poisoner Dugu Bo about not having a Spirit Bone. It's simply too much."
With every sentence, Guang Yue's expression changed, matching the tone of his words.
"No, the more I think about it, the angrier I get."
"This Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention, I'm definitely buying any rare flower species I fancy."
"Old Ghost, if I run out of money, remember to lend me yours first."
Seeing Guang Yue's gaze, Ghostly nodded speechlessly in agreement and spoke to comfort his unhappy old partner.
"I have my luck, and you have yours."
"Who knows, maybe at this Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention, you'll find a chrysanthemum that's the same variety as your Martial Soul."
"Forget it," Guang Yue didn't hold much hope for that.
"My Martial Soul, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, is an Immortal Grade Medicinal Herb, a rare treasure that seizes the creation of heaven and earth."
"Such an immortal grade can only be born from nature; there's absolutely no possibility of cultivating it artificially."
"Moreover, although the environment in Dian Du City is good, it doesn't meet the conditions required for the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum to grow. Therefore, the probability of it appearing at the Hundred Flowers Appreciation Convention is basically zero."
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