Narrowly Escaping Disaster

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However, Lin Yongming had to admit that Chrysanthemum Douluo had a deep love for flowers and plants. The rarer the species, the more Chrysanthemum Douluo seemed to cherish it.

Upon learning that Blue Silver Emperor had consumed the immortal-grade herb, Lovesick Heartbroken Red, and seeing her for the first time, Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't hesitate to say, "Within the Spirit Hall, I will act as your protector."

"I never expected this trip to yield such an unexpected gain. The legendary immortal-grade herbs possess the power to defy the heavens and reshape the earth. Today, I've witnessed it firsthand. Your Blue Silver Grass, transformed by the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, has surpassed the quality of my Golden Chrysanthemum martial spirit."

"Your name is Blue Silver, right? Keep it up. Your future achievements will undoubtedly surpass mine. From now on, if you encounter any issues in your cultivation, feel free to consult me. I will share everything I know," Chrysanthemum Douluo praised Blue Silver Emperor while holding the Seven Wonders Stone, clearly enamored.

It seemed as though Chrysanthemum Douluo had completely forgotten that his original purpose in coming to Heaven Dou City was for Lin Yongming. Just like in the original story, when he was sent to intercept the Shrek Seven Devils but changed his attitude upon seeing the Lovesick Heartbroken Red and the White Tiger that had consumed the Golden Chrysanthemum.

"Thank you, Elder Chrysanthemum," Blue Silver Emperor replied, this time not refusing Chrysanthemum Douluo's goodwill.

Although Bishop Salas and the others only partially understood Chrysanthemum Douluo's words, they were still shocked by his praise for Blue Silver Emperor. To surpass a level 94 Title Douluo meant that this girl might one day enter the supreme Hall of Worship.

Naturally, Bishop Salas and the others didn't dare question Chrysanthemum Douluo's judgment. Even if they didn't fully understand, they weren't ordinary people either. Their conclusion was that the Spirit Hall had gained another powerful asset.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, you're too kind," Lin Yongming said politely.

"Ah, I almost forgot the main matter. You, kid, were a bit disrespectful earlier, but considering your girlfriend, I'll let it slide," Chrysanthemum Douluo said, glancing at Lin Yongming with a hint of amusement.

"Uh… Elder Chrysanthemum, you scared me earlier. A'Yin is my girlfriend, so of course, I had to protect her," Lin Yongming replied with an awkward smile.

The topic had been successfully diverted.

"Not bad. Although you're a bit stubborn, your talent is undeniable. Of course, it's still a bit inferior to your girlfriend's," Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a hint of pride.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, that's a bit harsh, don't you think?" Lin Yongming said, pretending to be hurt.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, I disagree with that statement. Lin Yongming just withstood your aura pressure. For a lower-level soul master to withstand the direct pressure of a higher-level soul master, being able to endure two-thirds of their own spirit power is already rare. To withstand pressure equal to their own spirit power is exceptionally outstanding."

"But under your Soul King-level pressure, he didn't even release his martial spirit. It wasn't until you reached the Soul Emperor level at 65 that he released his martial spirit, and at 68 that he was forced to release his external spirit bone. It wasn't until you reached level 71 that he finally couldn't withstand it," Bishop Salas explained, stepping forward.

In the hearts of Bishop Salas and the others, Lin Yongming's talent was still stronger. After all, he had a ten-thousand-year soul ring at the Soul Ancestor level.

"At almost eleven years old, a level 44 Soul Ancestor with a ten-thousand-year soul ring—this is undoubtedly among the top talents on the continent. But you all don't understand the significance of the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, the king of immortal-grade herbs."

"Forget it. Even if I explain it to you, you wouldn't understand," Chrysanthemum Douluo said dismissively, glancing at the group.

"Elder Chrysanthemum is right. To be honest, A'Yin is only about sixteen years old, and her talent does seem a bit better than mine. The reason I was able to obtain a ten-thousand-year soul ring at the fourth level was purely luck and a bit of cleverness," Lin Yongming agreed.

"Nonsense, Xiao Ming, you're the best," Blue Silver Emperor said, feeling a bit embarrassed by the praise.

"Alright, let's talk about you. Originally, His Holiness the Pope sent me to see if you had some special method to absorb soul rings beyond your level. Now I understand it's due to the enhancement of your external spirit bone and your blindness since childhood," Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a hint of resignation.

"I've troubled His Holiness the Pope with my matter, but it really was just a coincidence. There's no special method. If there's anything, it's obtaining an external spirit bone early and training my mental strength since childhood," Lin Yongming explained.

"Nonsense! Do you think external spirit bones are so easy to obtain? Forget external spirit bones, even ordinary spirit bones have only a one in a thousand chance of appearing when hunting spirit beasts, or even lower. Generally, only extremely powerful spirit beasts that die under special circumstances have a chance of leaving behind a spirit bone. That's why spirit bones are so rare on the continent."

"Now you know how lucky you were to obtain an external spirit bone at your third soul ring. To be honest, if your external spirit bone hadn't completely fused with you, I would've considered stripping it from you," Chrysanthemum Douluo said bluntly.

"I see. I thought spirit bones were easier to obtain. If they're so rare, why is the Treasure Pavilion auction house planning to auction a torso spirit bone in two days?" Lin Yongming pretended to be confused.

"Salas, is this true?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked Bishop Salas.

"Yes, Elder. However, the Treasure Pavilion hasn't specified whether the spirit bone is a thousand-year or ten-thousand-year grade," Bishop Salas replied.

"Interesting. It seems I'll have to stay a few more days," Chrysanthemum Douluo said, his interest piqued. After all, who wouldn't want a spirit bone?

After some more conversation, Bishop Salas had the kitchen prepare a lavish meal.

"Lin Yongming, aside from inquiring about your soul ring, His Holiness the Pope has expressed interest in having you train in Spirit City. Will you return with me, or what are your plans?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked as they sat at the dining table.

"Elder, here's my thought. As you know, I'm not even eleven yet, and I feel my spirit power is advancing too quickly. I plan to gain more combat experience by training at the Heaven Dou City Great Spirit Arena. Due to my blindness, even though I have mental strength, I need to accumulate combat experience by fighting different soul masters. Blindly cultivating spirit power would only weaken my combat abilities," Lin Yongming explained, putting down his chopsticks.

"Hmm, you make a good point. Alright, after lunch, I'll write a letter to His Holiness the Pope and see what he says. If he agrees with your plan, after I return, Bishop Salas will protect you and Blue Silver," Chrysanthemum Douluo said slowly.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, rest assured. As long as I'm in the Heaven Dou Holy Hall, they will not come to harm in Heaven Dou City," Bishop Salas immediately pledged.

"Thank you, Elder. Thank you, Bishop Salas," Lin Yongming said, bowing in gratitude.

After lunch, with nothing else to discuss, Lin Yongming and Blue Silver Emperor returned to the hotel, with Coroll following as usual.

"Lin Yongming, Blue Silver, I was really worried you'd anger the elder in the hall. And you did, but Elder Chrysanthemum's attitude changed immediately upon seeing Blue Silver's martial spirit. By the way, what is this Lovesick Heartbroken Red you mentioned?" Coroll asked curiously.

"Coroll, it's just a rare flower. Elder Chrysanthemum's martial spirit, as you saw, is also a flower. That's probably why," Blue Silver Emperor explained with a smile.

"I still don't get it. Oh well, the elders have their own thoughts. But from now on, don't call me 'senior.' Just use my name," Coroll said, shaking his head. He still couldn't understand how a flower could have such an impact, causing the lofty Elder Chrysanthemum to change his attitude so quickly.

They returned to the hotel around 2 PM. As soon as the door closed, Blue Silver Emperor collapsed onto the sofa, relieved.

"Xiao Ming, that was terrifying. I thought we had really angered Elder Chrysanthemum. Thankfully, his martial spirit is the Golden Chrysanthemum. This is the first time I've seen an immortal-grade herb manifest as a martial spirit," Blue Silver Emperor said, sitting up after a moment.

"Yeah, it's a good thing the Pope sent Elder Chrysanthemum. If it had been another Title Douluo, who knows what might have happened? Thankfully, they believe us now," Lin Yongming said, sitting beside Blue Silver Emperor and taking off his jacket due to the heat.

"But what surprised me was that the Lovesick Heartbroken Red I consumed has fused with me. Whenever I face plant-based attacks, its aura automatically emerges. That's how I escaped the pink mist during the fight with Rose at the Great Spirit Arena. Thankfully, I came up with a good excuse on the spot," Blue Silver Emperor added.

"A'Yin, I'm sorry for putting you through that. I shouldn't have let you come with me," Lin Yongming said apologetically.

"Don't say that. I insisted on coming. Besides, we would've had to face this sooner or later. Now that Elder Chrysanthemum knows, when we go to Spirit City, others, including the Pope, won't question us as much," Blue Silver Emperor explained.

"You're right. I was just worried something might happen to you," Lin Yongming said, still shaken.

When Chrysanthemum Douluo had initially turned hostile, Lin Yongming had been deeply concerned, constantly thinking of ways to escape a Title Douluo. Thankfully, the aura of the Lovesick Heartbroken Red had emerged, diffusing the crisis.

Lin Yongming now deeply understood the saying, "Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger."

"It seems that when we go to Spirit City, we'll have to be even more low-key," Lin Yongming reflected deeply.

"But you were there, protecting me at the critical moment. Xiao Ming, thank you!" Blue Silver Emperor said softly.

"A'Yin, I told you, I'll always protect you," Lin Yongming replied affectionately.

"Xiao Ming!" Blue Silver Emperor, moved by his words, leaned in and kissed him.

Lin Yongming gently embraced her, returning the kiss.

After a while, Blue Silver Emperor rested her head on Lin Yongming's shoulder, feeling a deep sense of security and contentment, a radiant smile on her face.

"A'Yin, you've been through a lot today. Go back to your room and rest. A nap will do you good," Lin Yongming suggested.

"Okay," Blue Silver Emperor nodded and went to her room for a nap.

Although there had been no physical fight, the psychological pressure they had endured today was more exhausting than any battle. Facing the pressure of a Title Douluo like Chrysanthemum Douluo was enough to leave anyone mentally and physically drained.

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