"Moved, moved, of course, I'm moved!" Yang Wudi nearly snatched the jade box away. "You old white bird—hiding such a treasure from me all these years."
Bai He thought, If I'd taken it out earlier, would it still be here now?
"So, will you join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with me?" Bai He asked hopefully.
Yang Wudi's expression changed. Just now, he was mesmerized by the ginseng and almost forgot—if he wanted this treasure, he had to join the sect, which went against his original plan to go solo.
But if he refused, he couldn't bear to part with the ginseng.
Tian Lin saw that the immortal herb tempted Yang Wudi but hadn't completely convinced him. He needed to act. Besides, Tian Lin wanted the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng for Ning Rongrong's godhood inheritance—it couldn't go to Yang Wudi.
Tian Lin stepped forward. "Senior Yang, I also have something. See if you like it. If you do, choose between it and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. If neither, I'll leave you alone."
"Oh, you have another treasure? Show me. I don't believe it can surpass the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng." In Yang Wudi's mind, immortal herbs were priceless. Even a hundred-thousand-year soul bone or all the sect's gold couldn't compare. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novel•fire.net
Tian Lin opened his soul guide and produced a flower. Upon seeing it, Yang Wudi's gaze changed completely. Compared to the ginseng, which brought surprise and desire, the flower brought obsession. If anyone else held it, Yang Wudi might have robbed them.
"You want to give me this flower?" Yang Wudi asked, voice trembling.
"Of course," Tian Lin replied, "I've heard of your alchemy skills. You're the perfect owner. Also, the position of second-in-command of our sect's medicine hall awaits you!"
"Good! From now on, I'll follow you. You want me, you've got me. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is yours. I choose the flower. Why didn't you bring it out earlier? You made me lose so badly in that fight."
Bai He was confused. "Old Goat, is that flower more valuable than my ginseng?"
Yang Wudi laughed. "They can't be compared. Yours is more precious in terms of rarity, but for me, this Aromatic Silk Beauty is more important. With it, I'll never fear poisoning when making medicine. Many formulas I dared not try before, I can now attempt. Its fragrance will enhance many medicines. For the Breaking clan, this is priceless—I'd trade my life for it."
"I've searched my whole life for it. I never thought I'd see it today!"
Yang Wudi held the immortal herb as if it were his beloved.
In the face of the Aromatic Silk Beauty, face, dignity, determination—all were forgotten.
"Haha, so it's about suitability, not just value!" Bai He laughed. "Then this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is yours, Vice-sect master—my meeting gift!"
"Thank you, senior!" Tian Lin was delighted. He'd planned to ask for it anyway, but Bai He offered it outright.
"Well, Old Goat, let's pack up. Tomorrow morning, we'll return to Heaven Dou with the vice-sect master and young master. Gather your clan's disciples," Bai He suggested.
"No need. My clan is all here—less than a hundred people left. I'm bringing everyone. Otherwise, if I left them home, what if the Lower Four Sects came knocking?"
At this, Yang Wudi's joy at getting the herb faded a bit. No wonder he couldn't forgive the Clear Sky Sect. Once a major clan, now less than a hundred people.
But now, with the sect's support, they could regain their former glory.
With that, Tian Lin's main goal in Star Luo was achieved—the Speed and Breaking clans had joined him. Next was the journey home, with a detour to Gengxin City.
They rested one night. On their last day in Star Luo, Yang Wudi and Bai He hosted a banquet for Tian Lin and his group.
Yang Wudi kept his promise to drink 300 cups with Tian Lin, though only he got truly drunk. Tian Lin didn't have that tolerance, and his master forbade drinking, believing it made a swordsman's hands shake. So Tian Lin secretly swapped his wine for water.
Ma Hongjun, meanwhile, courted Bai Chenxiang nonstop. Bai He saw through him—this Phoenix Martial Soul genius had fallen for his granddaughter.
He didn't object. As long as it wasn't compared to a monster like Tian Lin, Ma Hongjun was an outstanding genius. As long as Bai Chenxiang liked him, he had no problem.
After three rounds of drinks, Tian Lin managed to escape Yang Wudi's persistence by pretending to be drunk.
Ning Rongrong helped him back to his room. As soon as the door closed, he sobered up.
"I knew you were faking. You never drink, so how could you get drunk?" Ning Rongrong said knowingly.
"Hehe, how else could I leave?" Tian Lin laughed, pulling her to sit on the bed. He produced the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. "Rongrong, I knew the Speed clan had this treasure. I wanted it for you."
"For me?" Ning Rongrong was surprised. "I've already taken the Heaven Mending Pill, and haven't finished absorbing its effects. Can I take another immortal herb?"
Tian Lin smiled, "Normally, no, but the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng is special. One of its effects is to help absorb other medicines. If it were a lower-grade herb, I'd have you take it right now."
"But to be safe, I'll refine it into a pill—the Crystal Immortal Spirit Pill. Its effect is as good as the ginseng but much milder. Even someone who's already taken other immortal herbs can perfectly fuse with it, achieving complementary effects!"
Ning Rongrong was both delighted and puzzled. "That's amazing! But why not keep it for yourself? You're undergoing the God Trials—immortal herbs would help you most. You've already taken three. If you add the Crystal Immortal Spirit Pill, fusing the effects of four, your strength will increase dramatically."