Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King
Chapter 369: [DD2]: 369

Chapter 369: [DD2]: 369

Staring blankly at the Yearning Heartbroken Red in Su Yu’s hand, Niu Tian fell into deep thought.

How could this be?

This isn’t how the script was supposed to go.

Wasn’t it supposed to be me guiding you to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where you’d risk life and limb, survive countless trials, and finally obtain it?

But now you already have it?

The plain little white flower seemed to possess some kind of magic, rendering Niu Tian unable to speak for a long time.

After what felt like an eternity, Niu Tian finally asked, "Su Yu... how did you get the Yearning Heartbroken Red?"

Su Yu blinked and said, "Sect Master Niu, are you talking about this Yearning Heartbroken Red? I got it purely by chance."

"Look..."

With a flick of his right hand, another Yearning Heartbroken Red appeared in Su Yu’s hand.

Then, with a flick of his left hand, yet another Yearning Heartbroken Red appeared.

Three small white flowers sat together, and Niu Tian, already somewhat stunned, once again fell silent.

"Sect Master, are three enough? If not..."

"Enough, enough!"

Niu Tian quickly waved his hand and said, "Su Yu, you’re not about to tell me that if three aren’t enough, you still have more, are you?"

This is Yearning Heartbroken Red, the king of immortal herbs!

How are you treating it like wholesale goods?

Shaking his head, Su Yu smiled and said, "No, it’s not that. I meant that if the Yearning Heartbroken Red isn’t enough, I have other similar immortal herbs."

With a wave of his hand, countless immortal herbs materialized out of thin air, competing for brilliance.

Niu Tian stared blankly, his breathing suddenly becoming rapid.

At a single glance, there were dozens of immortal herbs, each one dazzling and extraordinary, almost blinding Niu Tian’s eyes.

This guy—did he rob some sort of treasure trove?

"Su Yu, where exactly did all these celestial herbs come from?" Niu Tian couldn’t help but ask.

"Ah, it’s all just coincidence, Sect Master. No need to pay attention to the details," Su Yu replied, waving his hand to collect all the herbs while grinning.

Niu Tian rolled his eyes in frustration. How could he not pay attention?

He had every reason to suspect that Su Yu had looted the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Otherwise, where could he have gotten so many immortal herbs?

The most absurd part was that even though Su Yu had taken so many immortal herbs, that guy up in the heavens didn’t react at all.

Looking at the icy blue and golden spear-shaped mark on Su Yu’s forehead, Niu Tian felt a sense of familiarity.

This was a sign of having undergone a divine trial.

Could it be that the Ice God behind Su Yu had already blocked Tang San?

Otherwise, how could this Su Yu be so carefree?

From what Niu Tian remembered, that guy up there wasn’t someone to be trifled with. If someone disrupted his plans, he’d usually arrange trials and lessons early on.

But Su Yu was still alive and well, which said a lot.

The Ice God backing Su Yu didn’t seem simple either.

"Sect Master, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing Niu Tian lost in thought, Su Yu asked calmly.

Niu Tian snapped out of it, waving his hand and saying, "Nothing, just a bit surprised. This means Dong’er is saved."

Su Yu smirked faintly and said, "Indeed. When I heard what you said earlier, I was startled, thinking Dong’er was in danger."

"Didn’t expect you just needed the Yearning Heartbroken Red. Sect Master, you should have said sooner. We, the Ice God Palace, have never lacked immortal herbs."

"We even have herbs better than the Yearning Heartbroken Red in the Ice God Palace."

Niu Tian: "..."

So, are you showing off your wealth now?

Damn it, this guy knew how to flaunt.

"Sect Master, do you have anything else? If not, I’ll take my leave. Dong’er is still waiting for me."

Su Yu stood up.

Niu Tian, feeling a bit drained, shook his head. "Nothing else. You may go."

Hearing this, Su Yu turned and headed out.

When Su Yu was about to reach the door, he suddenly paused, his calm voice drifting back into the room.

"Sect Master, sometimes it’s better not to meddle in things that don’t concern you. Otherwise, there could be risks. Don’t you think so?"

Niu Tian frowned, just about to say something, but Su Yu had already left.

Niu Tian’s deep blue eyes turned contemplative. "Is that kid warning me?"

"Or has he already figured something out?"

Looking up at the heavens, Niu Tian’s gaze became enigmatic.

"Well, he’s a divine inheritor, and he hails from the Ice God Palace, an ancient faction that worships deities. He’s not an ordinary person. His understanding of the divine realm might not be any less than mine."

"It’s normal for him to know certain secrets."

"It seems that some plans won’t be so easy to accomplish. Su Yu isn’t like the naive chosen ones from other worlds who are easily manipulated."

"Forget it. It’s none of my business anyway. I’ve said what I needed to say. Let them fight it out themselves."

"That guy up there, and this one down here, neither are easy to deal with. Staying out of it might just help me live longer."

"But Dong’er... I hope Su Yu can truly protect Dong’er."

Niu Tian sighed deeply. He was aware of some of Tang San’s plans.

After all, many things required his cooperation; he couldn’t remain clueless.

But, as he had said, his abilities were limited. He couldn’t change anything and could only watch events unfold.

However, Su Yu’s appearance had brought a huge variable to those plans.

Perhaps, when Tang San was creating his schemes, he never expected Su Yu’s background to be so solid.

If he had been an ordinary person, he would’ve likely been toyed with until he wished for death.

As the saying goes, in this world, having a strong backing is essential.

"Let’s see what you’re capable of."

Niu Tian muttered to himself, suddenly intrigued by what the future held.

...

Su Yu left the room and descended to the second floor, returning to the Cold Jade Room.

Just as he reached the door, Wang Dong’er rushed out and hugged him tightly.

"Su Yu, are you okay? Did First Uncle give you a hard time?"

Wang Dong’er asked anxiously, her beautiful eyes full of concern.

Su Yu smiled and shook his head. "The Sect Master didn’t make things difficult for me, he just talked about you."

"He said he’s entrusting you to me from now on and told me to take good care of you."

Su Yu spoke fluently as if it were all true. As for certain scheming scripts and plans, he didn’t feel like discussing them with Wang Dong’er yet.

There was no point in telling her now, and it would only add complications.

Once Tang San’s influence over Wang Dong’er was eradicated, he could reveal some of it to her.

Some truths need to be known, like seeing the true face of a certain schemer.

It wasn’t that Su Yu wanted Wang Dong’er to join him in taking down that schemer; he just didn’t want her to hinder him at crucial moments.

Su Yu didn’t want their relationship to be affected by that schemer’s antics.

"You’re spouting nonsense again."

Wang Dong’er’s face flushed, and she shyly protested.

"I’m serious! Sect Master was crying and holding my hand, saying that he raised you with great difficulty and that I must treat you well."

Su Yu kept a straight face as he spun his tale.

"You’re the one crying! First Uncle would never act like that. Stop exaggerating."

Wang Dong’er pounced and grabbed Su Yu’s face.

Su Yu laughed heartily, picked her up by the waist, and walked into the Cold Jade Room.

He plopped down on the bed made of icy jade and placed Wang Dong’er on his lap.

Wang Dong’er’s beautiful eyes glimmered with moisture, and her delicate face was as red as an apple. Her gaze toward Su Yu carried a trace of daze and enchantment.

Taking advantage of the moment, Su Yu leaned in and kissed Wang Dong’er’s rosy lips. Then, raising his hand, he revealed a small white flower.

"Dong’er, I have a gift for you," Su Yu said.

"What kind of gift?" Wang Dong’er asked curiously, her eyes fixed on the small white flower in his hand. "What is this?"

With a light chuckle, Su Yu explained, "This is an immortal herb called ’Yearning Heartbroken Red’. It can strengthen one’s foundation and essence, heal the gravely injured, and even revive the dead. It enhances all attributes and transforms the body entirely."

"But obtaining it isn’t easy," he added.

"How so?" Wang Dong’er asked, intrigued.

Su Yu smiled and began narrating the love story behind the Yearning Heartbroken Red. Wang Dong’er listened intently, her eyes brimming with tears, deeply moved.

"What a tragically beautiful story," she murmured.

Gently stroking her hair, Su Yu explained, "The Yearning Heartbroken Red is a flower of true love. To pluck it, the person must truly love someone with all their heart and offer a drop of their heart’s blood. Only then can it be picked. If there’s even the slightest insincerity or doubt, no matter how much blood is spilled, it won’t budge at all."

"Once the flower is plucked, as long as it remains by its owner’s side, it will never wither or decay, even for ten thousand years."

Wang Dong’er listened intently, her face lighting up with understanding. Clapping her hands, she exclaimed, "I get it now!"

"What do you understand?" Su Yu asked, slightly confused.

"I understand why you didn’t pick this amazing immortal herb yourself. It’s because you’re a big flirt! You couldn’t pick it even if you tried!"

Su Yu: "..."

"Well said. Next time, don’t say that," he replied, his expression stiffening.

"But is that the point?"

Putting on a serious face, Su Yu said, "It seems my Dong’er doesn’t want this Yearning Heartbroken Red. In that case, I’ll just give it to someone else."

"No way! It’s mine!" Wang Dong’er exclaimed as she pounced into Su Yu’s arms. She snatched the Yearning Heartbroken Red from his hand and held it like a treasure.

"This is your gift to me. Don’t even think about giving it to anyone else," she huffed.

Su Yu smiled silently and gently pinched her delicate cheek. Wang Dong’er pouted, but her attention quickly returned to the flower in her hands.

As she recalled Su Yu’s words and their time together, a smile of happiness appeared on her face.

The next moment, she raised her hand, placed it on her chest, and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood onto the flower’s petals.

The Yearning Heartbroken Red emitted a golden-red glow and fell from the black stone it had been resting on.

Wang Dong’er caught it in her jade-like hands and wiped the blood from the corner of her lips. "I knew it—I am destined for this flower."

Su Yu remained silent for a moment. Then, to Wang Dong’er’s surprise, he leaned in and kissed her red lips directly.

A faintly salty and metallic taste of blood spread between them.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Looking into Wang Dong’er’s eyes, Su Yu’s gaze was as gentle as water. "Dong’er, I promise, I will never let you down in this lifetime."

Nothing could be more convincing than witnessing Wang Dong’er pluck the Yearning Heartbroken Red herself. This love required no doubts.

Wang Dong’er blinked her eyes and playfully smiled, "You said it, okay~"

"Of course. We can even pinky promise on it," Su Yu said, extending his little finger.

"How childish!" Wang Dong’er muttered, but her delicate hand quickly reached out and hooked her finger around his.

"Pinky promise, hang it high—never to change for a lifetime."

After their promise, Wang Dong’er’s gaze softened, filled with affection.

Su Yu gently caressed her delicate face, his eyes full of love and tenderness.

"Dong’er, eat the Yearning Heartbroken Red. It will greatly improve your strength. You might even directly advance to Soul Sage."

As the king of immortal herbs, the Yearning Heartbroken Red was second only to the Rebirth Ice Lotus Seed. It was a top-tier treasure. If paired with the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, the two would complement each other perfectly, creating an unbeatable effect.

Although Su Yu didn’t currently have the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, he believed that with his system, he would obtain it in the future.

"No, I don’t want to eat it. I want to keep it forever," Wang Dong’er said, shaking her head. "Didn’t you say it wouldn’t wither or decay as long as it stays with me? This is the symbol of our love. I want it to always be by my side."

Su Yu: "..."

As expected, this was exactly the kind of thing someone with a romantic mind would say.

"Just as I thought, so I prepared a backup plan," Su Yu said, pulling out a jade box made of the finest cold jade.

Opening the jade box revealed a pale blue gel-like substance that emitted a faint glow and exuded a refreshing and elegant fragrance.

The scent alone made Wang Dong’er feel completely relaxed and at peace.

"This is the essence of the immortal herb Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. It’s the purest and gentlest of immortal herbs, and it’s perfectly balanced, making it ideal for you," Su Yu explained.

Wang Dong’er hesitated, glancing at him. "What about you?"

Su Yu chuckled. "I’ve already consumed two immortal herb essences and have other herbs waiting for me. I’ve planned everything. You don’t need to worry."

"Oh~" Wang Dong’er nodded and no longer hesitated. She accepted the jade box.

"Eat it here and then meditate to absorb its power. I’ll guard you," Su Yu said, helping her settle on the icy jade bed.

Wang Dong’er nodded, took out the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid Essence, and ate it in a few quick bites. Then, she sat cross-legged on the icy jade bed and began meditating.

The pure yet slightly domineering soul power of the herb began to flow through her, slowly being absorbed by her body.

By evening, Wang Dong’er had finished absorbing the herb’s essence and opened her eyes.

At that moment, her soul power had risen to level 68, Soul Emperor.

Moreover, Su Yu could sense that there was still a great deal of the herb’s energy latent within her, gradually refining her body.

"The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid Essence is extraordinary—far superior to ordinary immortal herbs"

"I... my soul power has reached level 68 Soul Emperor?! And I feel like my body has become much stronger!" Wang Dong’er exclaimed, astonished by her transformation.

From level 62 to level 68 in one leap, the progress was astounding.

Most importantly, her soul power wasn’t unstable but had instead grown more solid and refined.

This was the power of immortal herbs!

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