"Ah—!"
While Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue were strolling leisurely through the medicine field, a pained scream suddenly came from behind them, followed by the anxious shouts of Dugu Bo and his grandson.
"Xin'er, hold on! Father will help you right away!"
Dugu Bo staggered to his feet and rushed toward Dugu Xin.
Dugu Yan, who had just managed to stop crying, began to sob again.
The Snake Spear Douluo stood nearby, utterly confused as he watched Dugu Xin rolling on the ground in agony.
"What's going on?"
"He's been poisoned," the Thornfish Douluo said, equally stunned.
"Poisoned?!"
The Snake Spear Douluo was even more confused.
The Dugu Clan was the foremost family on the continent when it came to poison. Dugu Bo's cultivation was second only to that of a Titled Douluo — and yet his own son had been poisoned?
Qian Renjue looked at the panicked Dugu family with a faint sigh.
He turned toward Spirit Kite Douluo, who was not far behind them and holding the Soft Bone Rabbit, and instructed, "Sister Lingyuan, go and have Elder Thornfish assist in stabilizing the serpent venom in Dugu Xin's body."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Spirit Kite Douluo was momentarily stunned, then quickly bowed and hurried back to deliver Qian Renjue's command.
"Jue, what serpent venom?"
Qian Renxue held onto Qian Renjue's arm, her stunning face filled with confusion.
Qian Renjue smiled slightly and explained,
"Sister, the Dugu family's Biphosphorus Snake martial soul actually has a flaw. The venom within it slowly corrodes the soul master's body over time."
"What?! There's actually such a thing?"
Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly, her beautiful phoenix eyes full of surprise.
Her gaze quickly fell upon Dugu Bo. Doubt flickered in her eyes, and her red lips parted slightly — but she immediately stopped herself from speaking further.
Jue would never lie to her.
Suddenly, Qian Renxue recalled how Dugu Bo's hair color had once changed — after meeting Tang San, it had turned from dark green to black.
So that was the reason they had colluded? Tang San must have helped the Dugu family resolve the flaw in their martial soul.
Then these immortal herbs…
Qian Renxue pieced everything together, quickly understanding the full picture.
A cold smile appeared on her breathtaking face as she clenched her fists tightly.
All of this had nothing to do with Tang San anymore. Not only that — even that servant of his wouldn't live for long!
Standing beside Qian Renxue, Qian Renjue watched as Thornfish Douluo took Dugu Bo's place in treating Dugu Xin, and nodded slightly to Dugu Yan, who was bowing toward him.
He then turned and walked toward a certain immortal plant.
From the soil, only a slender stalk could be seen rooted in the ground.
At its tip bloomed a crimson flower shaped like a peony — its petals long, delicate, and dazzlingly beautiful, yet exuding a faint air of cold sorrow.
It was the King of Immortal Herbs — Lovesickness Heartbroken Red!
Qian Renjue crouched down carefully, digging out the black Wujue Stone that anchored its roots, and gently held the Lovesickness Heartbroken Red in his hands.
A thoughtful light flashed in his eyes.
The Lovesickness Heartbroken Red was a divine-grade immortal herb — its medicinal power supreme even among the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. But the conditions for plucking it were extremely harsh.
Using this on that person… perhaps it could work.
"Lovesickness Heartbroken Red?!"
Just as Qian Renjue was deep in thought, a surprised voice sounded — Qian Renxue had unknowingly followed him.
Her slender, fair fingers gently brushed against the delicate petals.
"Jue, are you planning to pick this flower?" she asked curiously.
Qian Renxue gazed at Qian Renjue.
Recalling the conditions for picking the flower, she couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable.
If Jue really managed to pick it…
Should she ask him whether the person in his heart was mother or sister?
It was probably sister, right?
But if it wasn't mother or sister… then which shameless woman could it be?
Qian Renjue shook his head helplessly.
"Sister, this flower is called the symbol of love. I'm not confident I can make it recognize me," he said with a wry smile.
"Maybe it doesn't have to be love for it to acknowledge someone?" Qian Renxue raised an elegant eyebrow, guessing.
"Hm?"
Her words made Qian Renjue pause and consider trying it.
He handed the flower to Qian Renxue.
"Then Sister, you try first."
"Ah? I—I…"
Qian Renxue was caught off guard, pointing at herself in confusion as her face turned slightly red.
"Of course," Qian Renjue said earnestly, nodding.
"Do you still remember when I asked you as a child what flower you liked? I told you I would find the flower you liked and give it to you. This one is the best!"
"But…"
Qian Renxue stammered.
Although she was happy that Qian Renjue still remembered his childhood promise, this was only her guess — she truly had no intention of actually trying it.
What if she guessed wrong?
And if it really did succeed, wouldn't that be… ambiguous?
Thinking this, Qian Renxue quickly waved her hands to refuse.
"Jue, forget it, you try it first."
"Me first?"
Qian Renjue looked at her curiously, sensing that something was off.
"Sister, what's wrong?"
"Ah? Oh—nothing," Qian Renxue said hastily, composing herself. "It's just that I don't really like this flower."
Her fair cheeks gradually returned to normal color as she regained her composure.
Compared to herself, she was more curious to see how Qian Renjue would perform.
"Is that so?"
Half-skeptical, Qian Renjue withdrew his hand and looked at the crimson flower.
After a brief hesitation, he lifted his index finger and bit it lightly.
Under Qian Renxue's curious and expectant gaze, a drop of bright red blood dripped onto the petals.
The flower was extraordinary — it chose its master through emotion.
As the blood touched the petals, the crimson peony began to tremble gently.
Qian Renjue closed his eyes tightly, holding his breath and focusing his mind.
Qian Renxue frowned slightly.
Buzz!
A strange blood-colored ripple spread out.
The red flower trembled for a moment — and then fell still.
"It really is difficult… uh!"
Just as Qian Renjue opened his eyes and sighed, a delicate face suddenly appeared right in front of his.
"Sister?! What—what are you doing?"
Qian Renxue leaned close, staring straight into his eyes, her breath carrying a faint fragrance.
Softly, she asked,
"Jue~ just now… who was the first person you thought of?"
"I thought of Mother and Sister," he said honestly.
"Really?"
"Of course."
Qian Renjue rolled his eyes slightly, feeling a bit uncomfortable, and stepped back two paces.
"Hmph, that's good."
Qian Renxue murmured, straightened up, crossed her arms, and nodded in satisfaction.
She didn't know who he had thought of first, but that was enough for her.
If Qian Renjue dared think of that foxy seductress, when they got back, she'd take the Holy Sword and cut her down herself!
Qian Renjue smiled helplessly.
He could more or less guess Qian Renxue's guarded attitude toward Hu Liena.
Without saying more, he turned his focus back to the flower.
Since he couldn't gain its recognition himself, he would have to use an item.
A small green vial appeared in Qian Renjue's hand.
He gently tilted it over the Lovesickness Heartbroken Red, letting a few drops of translucent, jade-like liquid fall onto the petals.
[Rare Essence of Treasures]
It was the reward he had received after finding Spirit Kite Douluo hiding under his bed and applying medicine to the bump on her forehead — spreading "great love," as the system had called it.
"Jue, what's that?"
Qian Renxue asked curiously, watching the green liquid slowly melt into the red petals.
Wishing everyone a pleasant day!
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