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Chapter 161: Yearning Heartbreak Red
🕑 Added 2025-01-10 17:51:26 +0000 UTCYang Podi gently spoke to Ye Lingling, "Lingling, rest assured. I will give you the best things in the world and make you the happiest woman alive."
Ye Lingling seemed overjoyed. "Podi, I believe in you. I believe you can do it."
Looking at Ye Lingling in front of him, Yang Podi took out a jade box from his soul tool. "Lingling, you will definitely be happy."
Ye Lingling seemed puzzled. "Podi, what is this?"
Yang Podi smiled gently. "Open it, and you'll see. This is my token of affection for you."
After hearing this, Ye Lingling carefully opened the jade box. Inside was an ordinary-looking white flower, about the size of a palm, resembling a peony without any leaves. Its stem connected to a black rock that appeared unusually heavy. The white flower had a few blood-red spots, so vivid they seemed almost startling.
Ye Lingling couldn't help covering her mouth as tears streamed down her face. With a mix of excitement and disbelief, she exclaimed, "Podi, is this... Yearning Heartbreak Red?"
Yang Podi nodded. "Indeed, this is the Yearning Heartbreak Red, the pinnacle of celestial herbs. It can revive the dead and regenerate flesh and bones. It will definitely remove the Nine Heart Begonia curse on you."
Ye Lingling stood frozen, staring at the Yearning Heartbreak Red. Tears flowed uncontrollably, though it was unclear whether they were tears of joy or emotion.
Yang Podi quickly embraced Ye Lingling, letting her cry freely in his arms, his heart aching and full of tenderness for her.
After a long while, Ye Lingling finally calmed down. Her mood seemed much improved, and the constant worry in her eyes was now gone.
Yang Podi let go of Ye Lingling. "Lingling, this Yearning Heartbreak Red must be picked personally by you. You should know the story of this flower. When you pick it, you must have no distracting thoughts. Your heart must be full of sincere love for your beloved. A drop of your heart's blood must land on the petals. If there is even a hint of hesitation, you will not only fail to pick the flower but might even die vomiting blood."
Ye Lingling gazed at Yang Podi in a daze. At this moment, there were no more thoughts about the Nine Heart Begonia curse, no burdens of her family, and no worldly concerns. The two of them seemed like ordinary lovers, inseparable until death.
With this realization, a trace of blood appeared at the corner of Ye Lingling's lips. It dripped onto the Yearning Heartbreak Red, which suddenly emitted a dazzling red light, shining brilliantly.
Simultaneously, the black stone at the base of the Yearning Heartbreak Red began to crack. The cracks quickly spread, shattering the entire stone into fragments.
To their astonishment, the Yearning Heartbreak Red floated into the air on its own, hovering before Ye Lingling. A mysterious connection seemed to form between her and the flower, as if they were family or master and servant.
Ye Lingling hesitated. "Podi, I can't bear to consume this flower. I feel as if there's a bond between us now."
Yang Podi gently caressed Ye Lingling's face. "Lingling, you've already formed a connection with the Yearning Heartbreak Red. Try to sense its intentions—it might have thoughts of its own."
Ye Lingling listened to Yang Podi's advice and carefully tried to sense the Yearning Heartbreak Red.
To her surprise, the flower indeed resonated with her strongly.
Then, without warning, Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia spirit appeared on its own. The two flowers—Nine Heart Begonia and Yearning Heartbreak Red—seemed to echo each other, as if connected by some unseen bond.
Finally, the Yearning Heartbreak Red transformed into a red light and slowly merged with the Nine Heart Begonia.
At the same time, the Nine Heart Begonia spirit transformed into a massive begonia flower, enveloping Ye Lingling entirely like a bud or cocoon.
As time passed, the Nine Heart Begonia underwent visible changes. The originally pale blue flower now gained streaks of white and blood-red hues. These three colors eventually blended into a new, unique Nine Heart Begonia.
The spirit's aura also transformed, radiating a noble, regal light, as if commanding the world.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the flower spirit returned to Ye Lingling's body. Her aura had also transformed. Both her soul power and physical attributes saw significant improvements. Her previously gentle demeanor now carried a touch of unparalleled grace.
Ye Lingling opened her eyes, ecstatic, and hugged Yang Podi tightly. "Podi, I did it! My Nine Heart Begonia has evolved. The flaws in my spirit are gone!"
"My soul power has reached level 50, but I feel it's far beyond that. Once I absorb a spirit ring, it should increase even further."
"Moreover, my spirit now has a defensive ability: Nine Heart Divine Light Barrier, which grows stronger as my soul power increases."
Yang Podi pondered for a moment before speaking. "Under the effect of the Yearning Heartbreak Red, your soul power has increased by at least five levels, maybe more. It's resolved the defects of the Nine Heart Begonia and greatly enhanced your physical strength. You should now be capable of absorbing a 20,000-year spirit ring without issue."
Ye Lingling nodded. "I can feel it too. I plan to visit my family in the next couple of days to share this good news with my grandfather. He has worried about the family all his life, and this will finally ease his mind."
"What about your fifth spirit ring? Should I accompany you?"
Ye Lingling shook her head. "I want to wait a few days. I'll visit my grandfather first."
Yang Podi thought for a moment. "That's fine. We can take a few days off. Later, we'll head to the Sunset Forest together. Niu Meng also needs his fifth spirit ring."
The two embraced again, sinking deeper into their love.
Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of Heaven Dou City...
After Tang Hao's battle with Qianjun and Jiangmo Douluo, the Power Clan's base was destroyed, and the Speed Clan also suffered losses. Both clans relocated to Heaven Dou City.
However, this was no longer their family residence. Instead, the remnants of both clans merged under the banner of the Tang Sect. But the Tang Sect's current situation was bleak.
The Speed Clan's combat abilities were weak, and their income was meager. The Power Clan, though once wealthy from forging hidden weapons, suffered devastating losses in the previous battle, leaving them worse off than when they first left the Clear Sky Sect.
In a secret chamber within the Tang Sect, Tang Hao, Tang San, Bai He, and Tai Tan gathered.
Tang Hao's condition was poor. During the battle with the Spirit Hall, he had faced seven opponents alone, even using his self-sacrificing spirit skill, Ring Detonation. Though immensely powerful, it left him gravely injured.
Even with his formidable physique and high-level spirit bones, Tang Hao barely survived. Thanks to Bai He's timely rescue and the lack of pursuit from Spirit Hall, he escaped with his life, though severely wounded.
Upon their return to Heaven Dou City, Bai He brought Tang Hao and Tang San to the home of Ye Renxin, the renowned Nine Heart Begonia spirit master, hoping he could help treat Tang Hao.
After a detailed diagnosis, Ye Renxin did his best to treat Tang Hao. However, after completing the treatment, he shook his head.
Tang Hao asked, "Mr. Ye, how is my condition? Can my injuries be completely healed?"
Ye Renxin replied, "You should know your own injuries better than anyone else. The old wounds you sustained fourteen years ago have gone untreated and have now reached the bone marrow."
"In your recent battle, you recklessly used your full power despite being injured, damaging your very foundation. While I've stabilized your condition and healed some minor injuries, the effects of Ring Detonation cannot be undone by any external means. Unless I become a Title Douluo, there is no one on this continent who can fully heal you."
Tang San anxiously asked, "Senior Ye, is there truly no way to cure my father? If you can heal him, I will repay you with my life."
Ye Renxin said calmly, "I've already done everything I can. For your father's injuries, only a Title Douluo-level healing spirit master might succeed, but none exist on this continent. Alternatively, if you can find some rare and powerful medicinal herbs, there might be a chance."
Tang San persisted, "Senior Ye, isn't the Nine Heart Begonia a miracle in the world of spirits? Doesn't it guarantee survival?"
Ye Renxin remained unmoved. "I've already used my full strength to treat him. Your father's surface injuries have healed for now, and as long as he doesn't fight at full strength, his life won't be in immediate danger."
"But you didn't use your eighth spirit skill, only your ordinary ones."
Ye Renxin shook his head. "Young man, it seems your knowledge is limited. All spirit skills of the Nine Heart Begonia have the same effect. Whether it's the first spirit skill or the eighth, their healing ability is identical."
"If you want to completely heal your father's injuries, the spirit master's path offers no solution. Perhaps there's a slim hope in medicine."
With no other choice, the three left the Ye residence. Outside, Tang San asked Tang Hao, "Father, if Ye Renxin had gone all out, could he have cured you?"
Tang Hao shook his head. "The injuries I've sustained over the past decade are deeply rooted and can't be completely healed. As Ye Renxin said, only a celestial herb or divine treasure might work."
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes lit up. "Father, do you remember what Yang Podi said to Bibidong in Spirit Hall? He grew stronger after consuming the Strange Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. The Breaking Clan is renowned for their expertise in medicinal herbs. They might have a way to cure you!"
Tang Hao shook his head again. "Our relationship with the Breaking Clan is too strained. After the last incident, we almost came to blows. There's no way they would help us."
"Especially Yang Wudi. He is exceptionally stubborn and won't yield easily. I'm also in no condition to fight at full strength. If we end up in a conflict, we might suffer even more."
"Moreover, to heal me completely would require a treasure of unparalleled value. The Breaking Clan would never use such a treasure on me. They'll never forget the calamity I brought upon them."
"Even during the Spirit Hall battle, when I was besieged by seven opponents, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao didn't intervene. They've clearly decided to stay out of my enmity with Spirit Hall."
