章 62: The Test of the Queen of Plants
**Chapter 62 The Test of the Queen of Plants**
"Hmph!"
"Nostalgia Heartbreak Red, the Queen of Flowers, the most beautiful of the Immortal Plants, is mine now!"
In Bibi Dong's room, we see her carefully holding a flower rooted in a stone—Nostalgia Heartbreak Red.
After learning how precious this Immortal Plant was, Bibi Dong, who had also absorbed all of Yue Guan's knowledge on flora, became deeply interested in this plant.
It wasn't that she cared for ordinary flowers or plants; it was only because this was an Immortal Plant. She wanted to know if the information about the Immortal Herbs Gu Ziyi had provided was true.
Bibi Dong quickly became captivated by this specific plant, Nostalgia Heartbreak Red, known as the Queen of Flowers.
It wasn't only because it was a precious Immortal Plant with powerful effects but also because of the love story told about it.
After learning the love story of the "Love Sickness and Heartbreak" flower, Bibi Dong felt even more drawn to it. The tale spoke of a love she wished for, even though it was a tragic story. It was, nonetheless, a beautiful story of love that resonated with her.
So, she asked her teacher if she could have Nostalgia Heartbreak Red.
This was how the plant ended up in her hands.
When Qian Xunji gave it to her, he also asked if she had someone she cared about; otherwise, why would she want this plant, which required a heart so filled with passion?
"No, teacher, I don't have anyone I care about—I just like this flower!"
"And it can still be kept, so I just want it for myself~"
When Qian Xunji asked, Bibi Dong briefly thought of Gu Ziyi, but she immediately responded.
Nostalgia Heartbreak Red was still rooted in the stone and hadn't been picked, so it could be cultivated.
Upon hearing his disciple's answer, Qian Xunji, who cherished her, agreed to give her the plant.
He also warned her not to try to make the plant recognize her as its master.
Bibi Dong appeared to agree.
However, now, looking at the plant before her, she couldn't help but feel a bit eager to try.
"Anyway, it's just a try. Since I don't have anyone I like, I certainly won't succeed."
Murmuring softly, Bibi Dong bit her finger and let a drop of blood fall onto the red petals of the Queen of Plants.
Buzz—
What Bibi Dong didn't know was that Qian Xunji was just outside the door, nearly stopping her from making this impulsive move.
"What nonsense!"
Qian Xunji reprimanded himself silently, having suspected his beloved disciple would be so impulsive.
After a brief pause, he stopped his attempt to prevent her.
Suddenly, he wanted to see if she would succeed in making Nostalgia Heartbreak Red recognize her as its master.
If she succeeded, it would mean his precious disciple indeed had someone she cared about, and that person was likely Gu Ziyi.
To be honest, he wasn't sure whether he would be happy or angry about it.
He certainly didn't want Bibi Dong to start dating so young—she should be focused on her cultivation.
However, if the object of her affection was Gu Ziyi, he thought it would be fine.
If it had been his second disciple's earlier situation, he would never have approved of their relationship.
But Gu Ziyi's circumstances were different now.
Even if he reluctantly agreed, he wouldn't let them be together during their prime growth period. Necessary intervention would undoubtedly be required.
Now, let's see how Bibi Dong is doing.
With this in mind, Qian Xunji did not intervene.
Bibi Dong in the room had no idea her teacher was outside.
After dripping her blood onto the plant's red petals, she suddenly entered a trance, and images of Gu Ziyi involuntarily filled her mind.
Scenes of her younger brother practicing seriously appeared.
Then them studying together.
Also scenes of her causing trouble for him.
The plant before her seemed to turn a shade of red, and its roots appeared to lift slightly from the stone.
Phew—
In the end, however, Bibi Dong failed the test and spat out a mouthful of blood from the backlash.
"Oh~"
"Indeed, I still failed the test!"
Bibi Dong stomped her foot in frustration at her failure.
"Phew—"
"Let that girl be; I'll go with the flow!"
Qian Xunji, outside, also sighed in relief upon knowing his disciple had failed. Though slightly distressed by her backlash, he was also somewhat delighted.
After smiling quietly, Qian Xunji left.
Since her attempt to make the Queen of Plants recognize her as its master had failed, there was nothing more for him to do.
Bibi Dong was unaware of Qian Xunji's presence and exit during the whole period.
After stomping her foot in frustration, she patted her face with both hands, feeling a bit warm.
"The images I was just subjected to were all of my younger brother…"
"Do I like my younger brother?"
Recalling this, Bibi Dong felt her heart race inexplicably, feeling a bit shy and panicked.
"No, no, no… that annoying guy—I don't like him, no way…"
Bibi Dong quickly shook her head to clear these images from her mind.
…
Gu Ziyi had no idea that Nostalgia Heartbreak Red had ended up in Bibi Dong's hands.
After gaining his own guardian, Gu Ziyi continued practicing and studying as before, with little change.
It took him only half a year to advance his Soul Power from Level 20 to Level 24.
Besides the fact that his Martial Soul had fully awakened and had become a higher-level Martial Soul, the remaining medicinal power of the ice and fire Immortal Herbs he had consumed still lingered in his body. So he advanced four levels in half a year, an impressive cultivation speed.
Yu Long, Gu Ziyi's protector, was shocked by his rapid cultivation speed.
To be honest, he hadn't felt any honor when he learned he'd become Gu Ziyi's protector.
Gu Ziyi's innate Soul Power level was trash in his eyes.
It was only the Pope's order that made him reluctantly agree.
Even after observing Gu Ziyi's cultivation speed over the last six months, his opinion had barely changed.
To him, Gu Ziyi was far inferior to Bibi Dong, who had twin Martial Souls and innate full Soul Power.
Thus, in the past six months, Yu Long only did what was required and nothing more.
He merely protected Gu Ziyi when he went out.
The rest of his time was spent on his own cultivation, as Gu Ziyi didn't need his protection while in the Martial Soul Hall. He only needed to be slightly vigilant while Gu Ziyi practiced.
Gu Ziyi understood Yu Long's attitude well and didn't push him. He knew that as he grew stronger, Yu Long would certainly change his attitude.
The most important thing was to become stronger.
"It's been half a year; I can consume another Immortal Herb!"
And so, today, half a year after absorbing his first two Immortal Herbs, Gu Ziyi took out his third Immortal Herb, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, from his soul guide.
"After consuming this Immortal Herb, I should be able to reach Level 30 directly."
"Then I can attempt to see if I can condense my third Soul Ring and actively choose my desired soul skill…"
With a gleam of anticipation in his eyes, Gu Ziyi placed the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid in his mouth.
…
(End of chapter)
N/E: Happy Halloween to all my readers and happy haunting!
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