"Brother Luo Chuan..."
Not long after, the kiss ended, and Na'er, her face flushed, nestled against him, her heart brimming with joy.
Because this was Brother Luo Chuan's kiss.
"So this is what the Lovesick Heartbreak Red truly looks like—it's still so beautiful!"
After stepping out of Tang Luochuan's embrace, Na'er gazed at the flower in her hand, now freed from its stone encasement, utterly enchanted. A radiant smile graced her face as she spoke.
In her eyes, this wasn't just an ordinary flower—it was proof of her feelings for Brother Luo Chuan. Just as she had cheerfully declared earlier...
"Look, Brother, I plucked it!"
"Beautiful? All I see is an impatient little girl."
Beside them, Gu Yue's eyes flickered with contemplation, though her thoughts carried a different sentiment. Na'er was still too straightforward.
"It really is quite lovely."
Tang Luochuan, however, responded softly, stepping forward to gently stroke her hair, his tenderness unmistakable.
Yet when his gaze fell upon the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, he couldn't help but sink into reflection—
The Lovesick Heartbreak Red was undoubtedly an Immortal Herb symbolizing deep affection. Once plucked, absorbing it would grant dense Soul Power energy without harming one's foundation.
But precisely because of its poignant symbolism, hardly anyone chose to absorb it. And those who did pluck it... seemed to meet unfortunate fates.
Lovesick Heartbreak Red? More like a harbinger of misfortune.
"Congratulations, young lady."
"This Lovesick Heartbreak Red is a full hundred-thousand-year-old specimen. Throughout all the years the Tang Sect occupied my Icefire Yin-Yang Well, not a single person managed to pluck it..."
At this moment, the Qiluo Tulip also offered its congratulations.
"Really?"
Hearing this, the light in Na'er's eyes brightened even further, her mood soaring. At the same time, her disdain for the so-called top-tier Tang Sect grew stronger in her heart:
Hmph! The Tang Sect is nothing special!
"Absorb it later."
"It'll be a huge boost to your cultivation."
Just then, Tang Luochuan turned his gaze to Na'er and spoke decisively.
Regardless of whether the Lovesick Heartbreak Red carried any hidden negative effects, absorbing it was the best choice. After all, this was a hundred-thousand-year-old Immortal Herb—
And one of the rare herbs capable of directly enhancing cultivation. If not now, then when?
"Huh?"
"But I don't want to absorb it..."
Na'er was taken aback, looking down at the flower cradled in her hands before shaking her head reluctantly.
"Na'er, this will help you immensely. I doubt you want to keep lagging behind me and your Gu Yue-jie forever."
"Besides..."
"Our feelings don't need an Immortal Herb to prove your heart to me!"
Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile, explaining patiently. Was that kiss not more important than some little flower?
"Well said."
Beside them, Gu Yue murmured in agreement.
"Oh... I see."
Blushing, Na'er nestled into his arms, recalling that earlier kiss, and nodded obediently. That was clearly more important—hehe!
Besides, absorbing the Lovesick Heartbreak Red would likely propel her straight to the Soul King realm. By then, her cultivation wouldn't lag far behind Gu Yue-jie and Brother Luo Chuan anymore.
At this thought, her eyes instantly lit up—absorb it, she must absorb it!
"I'll listen to Brother."
"I'll absorb it as soon as we get back."
Na'er giggled sweetly, her voice obedient.
The symbolic meaning of this little flower was indeed quite nice, but obviously, absorbing it now was also an excellent choice!
Lovesick Heartbreak Red: In the end, it was all for nothing.
"That's the right attitude."
Tang Luochuan responded approvingly, stepping forward to gently kiss her forehead, nearly sending Na'er floating with happiness.
"..."
Perhaps it was just an illusion, but at that moment, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in Na'er's arms seemed to have eyes, casting a pleading glance toward Qiluo Tulip and the others, as if silently begging for help.
As a hundred-thousand-year-old plant, it naturally possessed extraordinary intelligence. With its abilities, as long as it stayed hidden near humans, it could absorb their fortune as its own energy...
Was its identity as the flower of unrequited love just a facade?
But now, it was the one about to be absorbed!
"..."
In response, Qiluo and the others pretended not to see it.
"My Lord, what do you think…"
"Should we fetch some other Immortal Herbs?"
At this moment, Qiluo Tulip asked respectfully.
"No need for now. You may return first. We still have other places to visit."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan chuckled lightly and shook his head, unconcerned. The Immortal Herbs of the Icefire Yin-Yang Well were still very important. Though they might not have much effect on him, what about others?
After all, whether it was Wu Lin, Xie Xie, or Xiao Yan, Ye Xinglan, Wu Siduo, and the others, their talents still had room for improvement—and Immortal Herbs were the best supplements.
Of course, what he should do now was take Gu Yue to see the newly restored Fire Dragon King and Ice Dragon King.
"Gu Yue, Na'er, let's go."
With a smile, Tang Luochuan led the two toward another direction, his voice soft.
"My Lord, take care."
Behind them, Qiluo Tulip spoke respectfully, watching until the three figures had gone far before turning to the others, preparing to return to the Icefire Yin-Yang Well.
"Who would have thought…"
"That a supreme being like our Lord, whom even the Fire and Ice Dragon Kings must welcome, would take the form of such a human?"
Eight-Horned Profound Ice Herb Bingbing wore a thoughtful expression, lost in contemplation.
"Indeed."
"And quite handsome too."
Blazing Apricot Delicate Shrub Jiaojiao had a slightly infatuated look as she spoke bluntly.
Earth Dragon Golden Melon: "Same here."
"My Lord!"
Meanwhile, shortly after Tang Luochuan and the two left the forest surrounding the Icefire Yin-Yang Well, nine imposing figures appeared before him, led by the Mountain Dragon King.
Among them, the nine Dragon Kings from before showed no particular surprise, but the Fire and Ice Dragon Kings beside them could hardly contain their awe as they gazed at the trio.
Though they didn't understand why their Lord's power had split into the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King—with the latter further divided into two unequal halves—they supposed…
The Lord must have his own plans!
"Nine Dragon Kings!"
At Tang Luochuan's side, his gaze swept over the nine reverent figures before him, lingering especially on the Fire and Ice Dragon Kings at the end, his emotions anything but calm.
In a daze, her memories drifted back to the past.
Gu Yue gazed somewhat absently at the nine figures before her—the Nine Great Dragon Kings! These were once the most powerful existences among the dragon race. Yet later, they became the first casualties in the great war between the dragon race and the Divine Realm. And now, they were finally reunited.
All because of Luo Chuan, who had preserved the Dragon Valley Small World and even managed to bring back the last two Dragon Kings of ice and fire—even if one of them was the Golden Dragon King...
The significance of this was truly extraordinary!
"Luo Chuan, this time you went to that place—even if you didn't bring back the Icefire Forest, just retrieving the remnants of the two Dragon Kings..."
"Honestly, that's already amazing."
Snapping back to reality, Gu Yue fixed her gaze on Tang Luochuan and spoke with determination.
"Yes."
"Gathering all nine dragons together is indeed a joyous occasion."
Tang Luochuan agreed with a smile, but soon, his expression suddenly froze.
"Luo Chuan?"
"What's wrong with you?"
This reaction naturally didn't escape Gu Yue's notice, and for a moment, her face was filled with confusion.
"..."
Tang Luochuan remained silent, his attention wholly focused on the message echoing in his mind, unable to calm down for a long time.
[Congratulations, Host, for gathering the Nine Great Dragon Kings and fulfilling the Dragon God's dying wish. The Dragon God's lingering resentment has dissipated.]
[Reward: The Dragon God's Inheritance.]
[......]
The Dragon God's Inheritance!?
(End of Chapter)