Chapter 707: Turning into Spring Mud to Better Protect the Flowers

The Masked Leader's eyes flickered with a hint of disappointment.

Ming Lao was the most experienced alchemist of the Spirit Chaser Wing, yet even he had no solution, and no one else could possibly have one...

But this Phoenix Tail Flower was one of the few things his older sister had left him, having been by his side for many years; he had witnessed over twenty cycles of bloom and wither, and now it was suddenly gone, causing him great heartache, more so self-blame.

The things his older sister left him were already few, and now losing one more felt like she was drifting farther away, just as this Phoenix Tail Flower would eventually disappear.

"I, an old man, don't know how; you can ask this young lady! Since she understands the nature of the Phoenix Tail Flower, perhaps she has a way."

The Masked Leader listened, then looked at Ye Qingran, inquiring with his gaze.

Originally, he had no hope, but Ye Qingran said, "It's not impossible for me to save the Phoenix Tail Flower."

The implication was that she could revive the Phoenix Tail Flower?

Ming Lao was taken aback. He had just been speaking casually, never expecting this young lady to actually possess such ability?

"Really?" the Masked Leader's eyes burned with fervent anticipation.

"Coincidentally, my mother is fond of the Phoenix Tail Flower; out of respect for her, I can help you this time, on the condition that you have them apologize to me."

"Who exactly are 'they'? That goes without saying."

Having the Spirit Chaser Wing's members apologize to Ye Qingran, the Masked Leader had no objection; what he cared about now was her mention of her mother...

"May I ask, where do you come from, miss?"

After asking, the Masked Leader felt he had been impulsive, wondering why he had posed such a question out of nowhere.

"Central Region."

"Central Region?" a flicker of disappointment crossed the Masked Leader's eyes.

What exactly was he hoping for?

How could a random girl one meets possibly be his sister's child?

"Apologize to this young lady!"

The Masked Leader commanded in a low voice.

As his words fell, the members of the Spirit Chaser Wing present all bowed and apologized to Ye Qingran, their attitude sincere.

They were not unreasonable people; having realized their earlier misunderstanding of Ye Qingran, they had long wanted to apologize, but simply hadn't found the opportunity.

"I forgive you all; just remember not to follow the crowd blindly next time."

Everyone's faces flushed red as they nodded in agreement.

"Our people have already apologized, miss; please hurry and revive the Phoenix Tail Flower—don't miss this opportune moment!"

Qing Yi's tone carried a hint of hostility.

Although the fault did not lie with Ye Qingran, if not for her, her younger sister Lü Yi would not have met such a fate.

"Exactly!" Ming Lao slapped his thigh, eyes gleaming, "I, an old man, also want to see what heavenly methods you have to revive this already shattered Phoenix Tail Flower."

"Since I said I could save it, I will, and it will bloom even better than before."

Such confidence was soaring.

It made one feel a momentary daze, as if someone with such an aura ought not to have such an ordinary face.

Ye Qingran approached the withered Phoenix Tail Flower, gathered all the fallen branches, leaves, and petals on the ground, then crushed them into a fine powder.

"What are you doing?"

Qing Yi shouted in questioning.

"Shut up!"

Even though the Masked Leader didn't know Ye Qingran's purpose in doing so, he still chose to believe her.

"This is 'turning into spring mud to better protect the flower.'" Ye Qingran weighed the powder, then explained lightly.

Upon hearing this, Ming Lao's eyes lit up, "What a fine 'turning into spring mud to better protect the flower'!"

"Using the Phoenix Tail Flower's branches, leaves, and petals to nourish its roots and stems is far superior to other fertilizers! How had I not thought of this before?"

Ming Lao benefited greatly, nodding repeatedly.

At this moment, the Phoenix Tail Flower had only its gradually withering roots and stems left.

Ye Qingran then took out a Jade Bottle; the moment she opened its lid, fragrance overflowed, refreshing the heart and mind.

Ming Lao's expression changed, "What, what is this?"

"Spring Mud Liquid."

"Spring Mud Liquid? But this clearly tastes of the Imperial Pill!"

Saying this, he suddenly realized, "Spring Mud Liquid is the elixir of the Imperial Pill!"

"Not bad."

Ye Qingran glanced sideways, then gave a slight nod.

Ming Lao's face was full of shock, "How do you have the elixir of the Imperial Pill?"

"The Imperial Pill, it is said that only the Purple Ultimate Pill Sect of Xi Ji currently possesses such a thing!"

"Perhaps I just picked it up."

The crowd: "......"

"What do you mean 'perhaps I picked it up'?"

"Is the Imperial Pill something you can just pick up at random?"

"Obviously, no one believes that!"

"Did you refine the Imperial Pill yourself?"

Ming Lao thought to himself, 'Please don't tell him...'

He's old; he can't take the stimulation!

"Yes!"

Ming Lao: "......"

With the Spring Mud Liquid, the roots and stems began to regain vitality, but even so, it was unknown how long it would take to bloom again, let alone bloom better than before.

"Thank you!" However, despite this, the Mask Leader still felt sincere gratitude.

As long as the Phoenix Tail Flower is still alive, that's enough.

"You're thanking too early."

Huh?

The Mask Leader was puzzled.

Only saw Ye Qingran place both hands on the soil where the Phoenix Tail Flower's roots and stems were, and a green light flickered on her palm.

Soon, the Phoenix Tail Flower's roots and stems began to grow wildly, almost growing an inch in the blink of an eye. Not long after, it reached its previous height and began to sprout green leaves and flower buds...

This miraculous scene left everyone dumbfounded.

Never before have I seen a plant grow this fast!

What kind of miraculous power is this?

What they didn't know was that Ye Qingran possessed a Chaos Qing Lian Seed, wielding the primordial life force.

"Hey, look, it's grown two flower buds!"

You should know, a Phoenix Tail Flower normally blooms only one flower at a time, and it has never been seen to produce two or more.

Three.

Four.

Five!

Finally, after growing the fifth flower bud, it stopped.

The flower buds began to unfold, and the beautiful Phoenix Tail Flowers vied to bloom, each more splendid than the last, swaying in the wind like a phoenix's tail, reaching ultimate beauty!

"A miracle!"

A single Phoenix Tail Flower simultaneously bloomed five flowers, each gorgeous and exquisite, simply breathtaking!

The five Phoenix Tail Flowers reflected in the Mask Leader's eyes, his inner sense of loss gradually faded, replaced by hope and joy.

"Do you see that?" Ye Qingran curled the corner of her mouth, "Those who have passed will eventually reappear."

The Mask Leader's pupils trembled, staring blankly at Ye Qingran.

Will those who have passed reappear? Does that mean those who have left will eventually return?