Chapter 88: The Agreement with Chrysanthemum Douluo

Chrysanthemum Douluo's body was not as robust as Tai Long's, yet with just a casual strike

Tai Long crashed onto the ground, shattering the tiles beneath him.

He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

"Ugh…!!!"

His complexion instantly paled, and his body convulsed uncontrollably.

Dan Heng watched him calmly. Though this kid wasn't deserving of death, he was still a troublemaker and needed some discipline. So, Dan Heng merely observed from the side.

In such a public setting, Chrysanthemum Douluo wouldn't truly kill him.

Chrysanthemum Douluo took two steps forward and pressed his foot onto Tai Long's head.

"What did you just say? Say it again." He smiled eerily, yet his voice carried an overwhelming killing intent.

He was a titled Douluo, a high-ranking elder of the Spirit Hall!

Tai Long actually dared to insult him? If he killed Tai Long right here, the only consequence would be potential retaliation from the boy's clan. Other than that, no one would dare to object.

Did he think Douluo Continent was a law-abiding society that valued human rights?

Anyone who dared to provoke a titled Douluo was simply courting death!

Just like how the Clear Sky Clan had been forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall—so what?

Who dared to speak up for them?

After all, the Clear Sky Clan had offended the Spirit Hall first. Their punishment was entirely acceptable within the spirit master world.

And now, Tai Long's fate was even more miserable.

Tai Long lay on the ground, blood trickling from his mouth, his face full of terror.

That one strike had completely broken his spirit.

He knew all too well—if he kept acting tough, he would truly die!

That realization dominated his mind, filling it with regret.

Why had he chosen this street?

Why did he have to run into Dan Heng?

It was all his fault!

If not for Dan Heng, he wouldn't have provoked such a terrifying powerhouse!

"Help… help me…"

Tai Long's voice was weak.

"Is that what you said earlier? It doesn't sound quite the same." Chrysanthemum Douluo sneered, pressing his foot down harder.

Tai Long's face was forced into the dirt.

The surrounding spectators dared not make a sound, terrified by Chrysanthemum Douluo's cruelty.

He chuckled coldly and continued, "Weren't you being all arrogant just now? What, lost your nerve? Come on, say it again. Let me hear it… What was it you called me?"

As he spoke, he increased the pressure.

Tai Long coughed up more blood, his face as pale as a sheet.

Seeing this, Dan Heng shook his head slightly. If this continued, Tai Long might actually die.

Although he disliked Tai Long's personality, standing by and watching a young life perish wasn't something he could accept.

Doing nothing would go against his nature.

"Your Eminence, please let him go. He acted without thinking, but it was not out of true malice," Dan Heng stepped forward to intervene.

"…?" Tai Long's exposed eye widened in shock.

He was currently being held down by such a terrifying powerhouse!

Even he himself was too afraid to make a sound, yet this ordinary man dared to step forward for his sake?

Was he not afraid that this temperamental powerhouse would turn his wrath on him instead?

Through his immense pain, Tai Long was utterly baffled.

Chrysanthemum Douluo narrowed his eyes at Dan Heng and asked, "He threatened you earlier, yet you still speak on his behalf? Where does your courage come from? Are you not afraid that I might kill you too?"

Although Chrysanthemum Douluo had a favorable impression of Dan Heng, that was merely a first impression.

In fact, Dan Heng's previous rejection had left him somewhat displeased.

Dan Heng answered calmly, "Even so, I am still his… teacher. This child lacks discipline, but he is not beyond saving. He does not deserve to die. I hope Your Eminence can grant him another chance."

"As for why I dare to step forward—first, as a teacher, I cannot stand by while a student is killed."

"Second, I believe that someone who loves flowers would not wish to touch a beautiful flower with hands stained in blood."

Dan Heng's tone was steady and unwavering, completely unfazed by Chrysanthemum Douluo's oppressive aura.

While the surrounding people were pale with fear, Dan Heng remained composed, speaking with reason and clarity.

The onlookers exchanged glances, pity in their eyes.

A teacher-student relationship?

It seemed like they were from an academy.

Yet, this "fool" was willing to risk his life for such a trivial matter?

And to top it off, instead of begging for mercy, he was talking about… flowers?

The spectators looked at Dan Heng as if he were an idiot.

Tai Long, on the other hand, felt his eyes welling up with tears.

He hadn't shed a single tear despite the brutal beating he had just suffered.

But now, seeing the brilliance of Dan Heng's character—he cried.

For the first time, he realized just how despicable he had been.

If he had another chance, he would definitely change! He would apologize to Dan Heng for all his past actions!

Chrysanthemum Douluo remained silent for a few seconds.

Then, he looked at Dan Heng with even greater admiration.

It was a feeling akin to discovering a kindred spirit!

Many people knew that he loved flowers.

They tried to flatter him by gifting flowers, but they never truly understood him.

His love for flowers was not the affection one had for pets.

To him, flowers were people—no, they were even more precious than people!

He could kill a person without hesitation, but he would never harm a flower!

Flowers were his highest belief!

Others could never comprehend this, but Dan Heng had managed to grasp it!

The cold expression on Chrysanthemum Douluo's face melted away, and he let out a soft chuckle.

Pointing at Dan Heng, he nodded approvingly.

"You are different. You are not like the others! Good, very good!"

"Since you said so, I will give you face. However…"

His tone suddenly shifted as he pulled out an aged book from his robe.

"If you want to take him away, then take this as well. It records all the rare flowers and herbs of Douluo Continent. In a while, I will come find you. If you can memorize everything in this book, I will leave him alone."

Dan Heng's eyes lit up. He eagerly accepted the book and flipped through it, confirming its authenticity—it indeed contained a vast collection of rare flora.

Rather than a condition, it felt more like an opportunity.

"Thank you! This is exactly what I need," Dan Heng said with a smile.

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded slightly, handing the book to him.

He wanted to lead Dan Heng down the path of loving flowers as he did—to make him a kindred spirit!

After inquiring about Dan Heng and Tai Long's address, he vanished in a flash, returning to the herbal shop.

Dan Heng, in turn, rented a horse-drawn carriage to take Tai Long back to Blue Tyrant Academy.

Inside the carriage, Dan Heng applied his newly learned medical knowledge to treat Tai Long's wounds.

This lesson had been necessary for Tai Long—it would help him grow.

Thus, Dan Heng chose not to use his own healing abilities, opting instead to apply conventional medicine.

Tai Long quickly regained consciousness. Chrysanthemum Douluo had never truly intended to kill him, and a soul master's recovery abilities were exceptional.

"Dan Heng… sir… I'm sorry…"

(End of Chapter)