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Without waiting for Ye Wen to react, Xiao Wu immediately used her slightly adorable little fangs to bite her index finger, dripping fresh blood onto the tender pink petals of the Yearning Heartbroken Red.
Perhaps because she had a natural affinity with it, the moment the blood touched the flower, the Yearning Heartbroken Red quickly detached from the obsidian stone it was resting on and fell directly into Xiao Wu's arms.
Xiao Wu giggled, "Brother, see? Our love has been acknowledged by this immortal herb!"
Though he had anticipated this outcome, Ye Wen couldn't help but smile in relief as his right hand gently stroked Xiao Wu's soft, flowing hair.
"Yes, this is truly wonderful."
However, at this moment, Ye Wen noticed that Xiao Wu's previously cheerful expression had turned conflicted. She stared at the Yearning Heartbroken Red in her hands, as if wanting to say something but hesitating.
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Ye Wen's internal alarm bells rang loudly.
In the original storyline, Xiao Wu might have been naive, but Tang Sanāsurely you weren't?
Even though it was already absurd for Tang San to challenge a Titan Ape comparable to a Super Douluo at level 29, allowing Xiao Wu to recklessly enter an area filled with Title Douluos where her identity could be exposed was even more reckless.
And then, during the final match, how "coincidental" that Xiao Wu's Yearning Heartbroken Red hadn't fallen out during all those previous battles, only to drop at the very end, exposing her identity.
Only soul beasts, being so innocent, failed to notice the glaring issue.
Any slightly intelligent person would have realized how deliberately contrived that exposure was.
Thus, before Xiao Wu could open her mouth to insist on keeping the flower, Ye Wen firmly pressed his hands on her shoulders.
"Enough, Xiao Wu. Though I too would like to keep this flower that bears witness to our love, I care far more about your safety and growth than some flower. I want you to grow up safely, not face any accidents because of recklessness!
So please don't be stubborn, okay? Consume it now, and I'll guard you while you cultivate."
Looking at Ye Wen's unwavering sincerity, Xiao Wu opened her mouth as if to argue, but ultimately didn't act as selfishly as she did in the original story. Instead, she obediently sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion and began consuming the Yearning Heartbroken Red.
Though Xiao Wu's true form was a Soft Bone Rabbit, and she had eaten Blue Silver Grass for thousands of years, she shouldn't have naturally resisted the taste of flowers.
But as the saying goes, it's easier to go from frugality to luxury than the reverse. Accustomed to delicious carrots, Xiao Wu found herself somewhat reluctant to eat raw flowers and plants.
However, to her surprise, the petals of the Yearning Heartbroken Red melted instantly upon entering her mouth, leaving behind a faint sweetness that lingered tantalizingly. This sweetness seemed to evoke memories of her first stirrings of youthful infatuation.
The sensation was both bittersweet and captivating.
As the last petal dissolved, Xiao Wu unknowingly slipped into a deep meditative state. A pink aura began to envelop her body, emanating a strong fragrance of immortal herbs.
Seeing this, Ye Wen nodded in satisfaction.
Consuming these so-called immortal herbs not only enhanced one's innate potential and boosted soul power, but the user's entire being would also emit the essence of the herb, much like a salted fish thoroughly infused with flavor.
In the original storyline, Dai Mubai's exposure of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum's herb essence even prompted the Chrysanthemum Douluo to consider taking him as a disciple.
Though this effect was useless for ordinary soul mastersā¦
For a soul beast like Xiao Wu who had transformed into human form, it was remarkably effective. With this layer of herb essence masking her presence, combined with the spirit tools Ye Wen had crafted, Xiao Wu's true identity was now doubly safeguarded against detection by Title Douluos.
Moreover, Ye Wen remembered that the Yearning Heartbroken Red had the ability to revive the dead and regenerate flesh. It could even restore Xiao Wu's ability to transform back into human form after her body had regressed to a juvenile soul beast due to her sacrifice.
Though it was merely a shell, it was enough to demonstrate that the Yearning Heartbroken Red not only concealed Xiao Wu's aura but could also mature her body to its full potential.
However, these were just added bonuses. Unlike the deeply calculating Tang San, Ye Wen simply wanted Xiao Wu to remain safe and cultivate peacefully by his side without exposing her identity.
But soon, Ye Wen's eyes hardened with a glint of killing intent.
"At this rate, the only remaining threat to Xiao Wu's safety is Tang Hao."
After pondering for a moment, Ye Wen also considered the presence behind Huo Yu'er.
"They allowed Yu'er and Xiao Wu to marry me together, so they likely have no intention of hunting Xiao Wu. Otherwise, creating emotional bonds only to destroy them later would shatter a familyāand Yu'er values family far too much to do something so foolish."
Still, it was better to be cautious. Harmful intentions might not exist, but vigilance was always necessary.
Ye Wen resolved to push Xiao Wu harder in her cultivation, aiming for her to reach level 70 as soon as possible.
Only then could Xiao Wu escape the fate of being hunted for her soul rings and soul bones.
Thinking about this, Ye Wen clicked his tongue thoughtfully.
Because of the inconsistencies in the construction of the Tang Sect's continent by the supreme god San Shao, Ye Wen wasn't certain whether Xiao Wu, after reaching maturity, would still be able to perform sacrifices or provide soul rings and soul bones.
Clenching his fists tightly, Ye Wen felt a long-absent spark of determination ignite within him. He decided to redouble his own efforts in cultivation.
Previously, Xiao Wu had been slightly weaker than him, but with the boost from the Yearning Heartbroken Red, she had now surpassed his current level of 34.
Glancing back, Ye Wen realized that among his six family members, if he didn't step up his cultivation, he'd soon become the weakest after giving away immortal herbs to Ning Rongrong!
Though the Yearning Heartbroken Red was considered the pinnacle of immortal herbs in terms of lore, it didn't require a long refinement process. Only those acknowledged by the herb could refine it, and rather than refinement, it was more like a harmonious merging process.
The aura surrounding Xiao Wu, imbued with a unique fragrance, gradually began to dissipate as she slowly opened her eyes.
Due to her martial soul, Xiao Wu's eyes had always carried a hint of pink. After refining the Yearning Heartbroken Red, this pink hue deepened, aligning with the color of the Yearning Heartbroken Red itself. Far from unattractive, it instead gave her an alluring charm.
However, as Ye Wen gazed into those eyes, he suddenly felt as if a feminine voice hummed softly in his mind. A distant gaze seemed to observe him, muttering, "You shameless womanizer," before vanishing.
"What just happened?"
Ye Wen was baffled but felt a strange sense of familiarity from that gaze.
Before he could dwell on it further, Xiao Wu abruptly stood up, her captivating pink eyes locking onto Ye Wen.
For some reason, Ye Wen found Xiao Wu even more enchanting than usual. Nervously, he swallowed unconsciously.
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