Chapter 20: Immortal Herb Illustrated Guide (Seeking follow-up reads and collections)

"Since that is the case, you may go outside to gain experience. The deadline is until the end of the next Spirit Master Tournament."

Qian Daoliu said: "Of course, this is not for you to go out and relax. In three years, your soul power must increase by at least ten levels. Can you do it?"

Upon hearing there was an opportunity to go out, Qiangu Changkong hurriedly agreed, "Grandpa Qian, we will certainly not fail your expectations."

Wu Qi also made a guarantee.

As long as he obtained an Immortal Herb, let alone increasing by ten levels, increasing by twenty levels was not impossible.

Since Qian Daoliu agreed, the other titled elders naturally had no objections.

"Decide for yourselves when to leave."

After speaking, Qian Daoliu waved his hand, and the two understood, immediately exiting the Elder Palace.

The two were, after all, geniuses of the Elder Palace; for their safety, Qian Daoliu had to send people to protect them in secret.

……

Leaving the Elder Palace, Qiangu Changkong jumped up in excitement, "Finally, there is a chance to leave Wuhun Cheng!"

In Wuhun Cheng, he had to endure his grandfather's reprimands every day, and the "culprit" was naturally Wu Qi.

With his own grandson being outperformed by a peer, how could Thousand Armies Douluo be willing to accept it?

With a mindset of being disappointed that his grandson could not become steel, the training arranged for Qiangu Changkong was bound to be extremely harsh.

As a teenager in a rebellious phase, he had long wanted to leave home to venture out, and now the opportunity had come.

Wu Qi patted his shoulder lightly, "You've forgotten what Master scolded you about again; don't get cocky!"

In Wuhun Cheng, the two were protected by their elders, and there were no problems regarding safety. Once venturing alone on the continent, the slightest carelessness could lead to a death without a burial place.

Come to think of it, leaving Wuhun Cheng was the greatest test for them.

"Moreover, Grandpa Qian isn't letting us go out to play; don't forget the promise we made!"

Qiangu Changkong's attitude was sincere, and he agreed one by one.

After the two parted ways, Wu Qi did not return to the manor but walked toward the Pope Palace.

One of the important purposes of this trip to gain experience—Immortal Herbs.

He had no research on medicinal materials; he could recognize basic medicinal herbs, but he was basically clueless about rare medicinal materials like Immortal Herbs.

In the original timeline, Chrysanthemum Douluo recognized the Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red and, through its aura, distinguished what kind of Immortal Herbs the Shrek Seven Devils had absorbed.

So, could it be assumed that he had in-depth research on Immortal Herbs?

Furthermore, Chrysanthemum Douluo's martial soul was itself an Immortal Herb.

Of course, wanting to know information about Immortal Herbs, Chrysanthemum Douluo was not the only choice, but he was the most convenient one.

As the two henchmen under Bibi Dong, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo would stay by Bibi Dong's side at all times when not executing missions.

Wu Qi waited outside the Pope Palace for an hour, until evening, before he finally waited for Ghost Douluo.

"Why have you come?" Ghost Douluo's tone was gloomy, and one could not tell if he was happy or angry.

He was no stranger to Wu Qi's identity, and he was very curious about the purpose of the other party appearing in front of the Pope Palace.

Wu Qi bowed to him, "Senior Ghost Douluo, I have come to find Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo."

"Looking for Chrysanthemum Pass?" Ghost Douluo did not understand, and responded: "Wait, he will be here soon."

After the words fell, Ghost Douluo did not stay long, turning into a ball of Ghost Shadow and disappearing without a trace.

……

About three minutes later, Chrysanthemum Douluo walked down Pope Mountain and was "caught" by Wu Qi.

Hearing that they were to discuss matters concerning Immortal Herbs, Chrysanthemum Douluo brought Wu Qi to his garden.

"Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo, sorry for the intrusion, please forgive me." Wu Qi's attitude was sincere.

Although there was strife between the Pope Palace and the Elder Palace, Yue Guan did not need to get angry with a junior. He responded with a casual expression: "Speak, what aspect of Immortal Herbs do you want to understand? My research results are not many."

Wu Qi scanned the garden.

Immortal Herbs contained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which Spirit Masters could easily perceive.

After sensing for a while, he was slightly disappointed; there were no Immortal Herbs here.

Thinking about it, it made sense; with Chrysanthemum Douluo's status, if he obtained an Immortal Herb, he would inevitably have to hand it over, rather than planting it in the garden.

Wu Qi said embarrassedly: "Your Excellency Chrysanthemum Douluo, if possible, I would like all your research results."

Yue Guan immediately became suspicious.

The term "Immortal Herb" was very niche; even doctors and poison masters with deep knowledge of medicine might not necessarily know it.

As a child, how could Wu Qi easily know about Immortal Herbs?

Could it be that he had found an Immortal Herb but did not know how to identify it?

Thinking of this, Yue Guan's mind became active, "This kind of thing cannot be explained in a word or two; why not let me come forward to help you identify them?"

Wu Qi feigned confusion, "I don't have any Immortal Herbs. I just happened to hear people talk about the effects of Immortal Herbs, and I thought I would ask you for some information so that when I encounter them in the future, I won't miss them."

A flash of disappointment crossed Yue Guan's eyes.

How much bad intent could a teenager have? It was highly probable that he had overthought it.

The information about Immortal Herbs was something he had accumulated over most of his life; how could he easily hand it over?

Wu Qi had already grasped Chrysanthemum Douluo's "vital point" and proposed exchange conditions, "Senior, your martial soul is named Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, which is itself an Immortal Herb, correct?"

Yue Guan did not deny it.

Wu Qi continued: "I know where there are seeds of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum. I might not know about other Immortal Herbs, but I know the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum very clearly. So, are you satisfied with this exchange condition?"

The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum had a great attraction to Yue Guan, and he asked hurriedly, "Where?"

Wu Qi shook his head, "Senior, this is a transaction. If I tell you, wouldn't I lose my bargaining chip?"

"I can guarantee that if you give me the information I want, within three years, I will present the seeds of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum with both hands, and we can put it in writing, how about that?"

After a long silence, Yue Guan agreed.

However, he still kept his guard up, only informing Wu Qi of a portion of the information regarding the Immortal Herb. Upon receiving it, one would at most know how to harvest the Immortal Herb and what its effects were.

As for things like the growth environment of the Immortal Herb, Yue Guan did not bring them out. Of course, Wu Qi did not need them either.

Leaving behind a written note, Wu Qi departed the garden with a full harvest.

To be honest, he really wanted to give Yue Guan a finished product, but unfortunately, the other party was one of Bibi Dong's people.

Yue Guan would certainly be unwilling to absorb the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum; once Bibi Dong found out, it would inevitably become a wedding dress for the Golden Generation.

The two sides were destined not to be on the same path, and Wu Qi would not act as a spendthrift.

……

Three days later.

Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong packed their gear and, under the watchful eyes of several elders, stepped onto a carriage bound for Tiandou City.

It is worth mentioning that Qingluan Douluo entrusted Xiao Lu to Wu Qi, so that the latter could avoid being harassed by poisonous creatures during the journey.

In the carriage, Wu Qi lifted the curtain and cast his gaze toward the distance.

The Wu Family in Tiandou City was the family he was born into.

His appearance had changed greatly compared to a few years ago, and he was confident he would not be recognized by the Wu Family members.

But the Wu Family had considerable influence in Tiandou City, and contact with them would be unavoidable in the future.

Whenever he thought of the arrogant attitude of the Wu Family members, he felt a wave of displeasure in his heart.

On this trip, it would be best if both sides remained at peace.

If not, he would not mind shaking the foundations of the Wu Family!

(End of this chapter)