Chapter 117: with translation of chapter title

Looking at Ye Lingling's somewhat delirious appearance, Gu Xuan was actually quite surprised inside — clearly just teasing, I didn't expect her to react like this? Any chance? Gu Xuan secretly pondered: Ye Lingling is now fifteen years old, her figure and looks are impeccable; although she's not tall, this kind of appearance that looks like an older sister but is actually a petite loli is quite lethal.

Gu Xuan shook his head slightly, pushed aside the bad thoughts, and said again: "Tell me, why do you want to know about this?"

Ye Lingling came to her senses, tried to calm her other extraneous emotions, and then said: "Because this is very important to me."

Oh?

Seeing Gu Xuan's expression of doubt, Ye Lingling thought for a moment and then said: "The Hunyuan Pill contains at least two stalks of ten-thousand-year medicinal herbs, and the preciousness of such herbs is already comparable to that of a soul bone; even though our family has inherited them for so many years, we only have five such stalks in total."

Just imagine, if you could produce at least three stalks of ten-thousand-year medicinal herbs and countless thousand-year spiritual grasses to make pills, what kind of resource backing must you have behind you?

As Ye Lingling spoke, the shyness on her face faded, and her eyes, full of wisdom, fixed on Gu Xuan.

I don't believe you would foolishly use such a high-grade pill just for us to consume; of course, I don't rule out your feelings toward us, but what I want to express is that if it weren't for the ample stock of these medicinal herbs, even if you agreed, I believe Sect Master Ning would not agree either.

Hearing Ye Lingling's words, Gu Xuan finally realized he had been underestimating this girl all along; perhaps she is the most perceptive person in the entire Royal Battle Team, having grasped the whole picture just from these things.

Of course, it's also possible that she simply knows the value of these medicinal herbs best, or rather, the value of the Hunyuan Pill.

As Ye Lingling spoke, she couldn't help but feel confident, believing her speculation was correct.

Suddenly, Gu Xuan raised his head and lightly tapped Ye Lingling's forehead: "I didn't expect it—our icy beauty actually thought of this; I won't hide it from you, you're right, we've secured a treasure trove, and inside there are countless such ten-thousand-year medicinal herbs."

As for even higher-grade immortal herbs, they exist too, but these are not for me to decide; moreover, our teachers have already gone there to manage this treasure trove, so even if I wanted to take something out, I would need permission and must state the purpose.

As he spoke, Gu Xuan likewise fixed his deep gaze on Ye Lingling; his red-and-blue pupils gave him a special charm when he stared at someone.

Ye Lingling and he locked eyes for less than ten seconds before she gave in, turning her head away to avoid Gu Xuan's gaze.

As a great person once said, if two opposite sexes can lock eyes for more than ten seconds, sparks of love will inevitably arise.

Ye Lingling's martial soul is the Nine Heart Begonia, a classic top-tier plant-type martial soul, so she dares not play with fire, otherwise being ignited would consume her entirely.

Seeing Ye Lingling dare not meet his gaze, Gu Xuan continued: "Since you asked like that, I can roughly guess your intention—you probably suspect I have a vast, resource-rich medicinal garden behind me, and you even want to pluck some things from me, but unfortunately I have no authority to decide."

I'm telling you this so you can weigh the pros and cons yourself; you can send this information back to your family and have them contact Uncle He.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling's beautiful eyes flickered, and after a long while she asked: "Since you can refine the Hunyuan Pill, you must have studied medicinal herbs; I have just one question."

Ye Lingling extended a finger.

Gu Xuan nodded.

"Do you know the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid? Or rather, does your treasure trove contain Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid?" Ye Lingling asked this question while her whole body tensed up, as if Gu Xuan's answer would decide her fate.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xuan blinked, "Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid? I've never heard of the Nine Heart Begonia family having any connection with the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid."

Gu Xuan naturally knows the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid; he just doesn't know why Ye Lingling is asking about it.

But since it can make Ye Lingling so concerned, and she shows such tension, Gu Xuan guesses that the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid must hold extraordinary significance for her Nine Heart Begonia family.

After thinking a bit, Gu Xuan still decided not to say it outright, but to see how things develop first.

"Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid?" Gu Xuan said doubtfully: "This is also an immortal-grade medicinal herb; it must be placed in gold and jade containers, and as long as it's kept in jade vessels, it will not wither for a thousand years nor fade for a hundred generations." "It is the gentlest in medicinal property yet also the most mellow among all immortal herbs; it is easily absorbed but requires a long time, its main function being to consolidate the foundation and nurture the primordial, and to eliminate impurities from the body."

"If you take the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, it can make up for your slow cultivation speed as a support-type Soul Master, and the medicinal effect can last at least until you reach rank seventy."

Listening to Gu Xuan's word-by-word explanation, Ye Lingling could already be certain of his profound knowledge of pharmaceutics; after all, he not only knows the function of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, but also knows the effects of taking it herself.

"What you said is correct, so you really have the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid?" Upon hearing Gu Xuan's words, Ye Lingling couldn't help but become excited, she stepped forward and grabbed his big hand, her tone somewhat urgent.

But soon she became lost, because she saw Gu Xuan shake his head.

"Sorry, although I know the function of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, we don't have this immortal-grade medicinal herb there." Gu Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly; he didn't believe Ye Lingling would get so worked up just for this, so he wanted to test her.

"No……no?!" Upon hearing this answer, Ye Lingling felt as if her vitality had been instantly drained, and even the luster in her pupils dimmed somewhat.

Gu Xuan looked at Ye Lingling's appearance, then reversed his grip to hold the small hand she had grabbed onto his big hand, and said softly: "Lingling, even without the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, you shouldn't be this upset, right?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling's expression grew somewhat sorrowful, which could be clearly felt even through her veil.

"What do you know? The Nine Heart Begonia has always had a curse: at any given time, there can only be two heirs of the Nine Heart Begonia alive. Because of this curse I lost my dearest person, and even in the future I will lose my closest kin again because of this curse." Ye Lingling didn't know why she suddenly burst into tears; it seemed as if the world's despair had crushed her.

Looking at Ye Lingling's suddenly broken emotions, one might wonder if this is the result of seeing only despair after hope—"The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid has the same effect for ordinary Soul Masters as you said, but if the possessor of our Nine Heart Begonia martial soul takes it, it can lift that curse; however, my family's lineage has never found the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid." Ye Lingling spoke with a sobbing voice, venting her inner sorrow.

"Sigh." Gu Xuan let out a breath, raised his hand and lightly patted Ye Lingling's back: "I see now."

"If that's the case, then aren't you willing to trade your lives for the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid?" Gu Xuan said softly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling gave Gu Xuan a white-eye look: "If possible, anyone in the family would be willing."

"Can you imagine the Nine Heart Begonia proliferating without limit across the continent like the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda? If that happened, even the status of the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda would be shaken."

As Ye Lingling spoke, she let go of Gu Xuan's hand; just a moment ago her emotions had been out of control, she hadn't managed her distance with Gu Xuan well, but now she came to her senses and a flush appeared on her face.

"No more teasing." Gu Xuan re-captured the hand Ye Lingling had pulled back, pulling it back to himself, holding it in his hand and feeling its softness.

Upon hearing Gu Xuan's words, Ye Lingling momentarily forgot to pull her hand back.

"What do you mean?" Ye Lingling lifted her head and locked eyes with Gu Xuan.

"Literally speaking, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid is still there, temporarily unused; if you are still not deceiving me now, then for the possessors of the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid is indeed the optimal solution." Gu Xuan held Ye Lingling's hand, one arm around her waist, feeling as if they were a young couple.

At this moment Ye Lingling seemed to have forgotten that Gu Xuan was taking advantage of her; her mind held only one thought: the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid—does he have it? "You're not teasing me?" The light returned to Ye Lingling's eyes as she gazed at Gu Xuan.

Gu Xuan smiled faintly: "I have no need to deceive you, even if you are very beautiful and able to touch my heart."

Gu Xuan continued to tease Ye Lingling; only then did she realize that at some point he had already put one arm around her slender waist and was playing with her small hand with the other.

"!" Ye Lingling raised her eyebrows, and an idea instantly popped into her mind.

"lsp! You damn well aren't already together with Yan Sister, are you? And you actually intend to hit on me?"

ps：First correct the typos, then revise.

(End of chapter)