Chapter 12 Blood Moon Secret Realm (Part 7) Bound by Love Gu
The three fell silent. The Cloud Grass Immortal asked, "Young man, do you have a love potion?"
Wu Xiutang's face was unusually pale, his thin lips were slightly pursed, and his words were full of disgust, "I don't have time to raise that thing."
The Gu worms in his hands were either silkworm Gu that could cause intestinal rupture or puppet Gu that could control people. Their toxicity and lethality were unmatched by any Gu master in Southern Yue. As for love Gu, who had the leisure to cultivate such low-class things?
Even if he really did have it, why would he carry it with him? What difference would that make him any different from a lecherous thief who carries aphrodisiacs and picks women anytime, anywhere?
Liking something is about possession and plunder; just snatch it away, regardless of whether she likes it or not. What you want, you must hold tightly in your own hands. Even if you die and turn to ashes, no outsider can touch it. When has such filthy things ever been needed?
Shi Xianxue subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, but when she saw Wu Xiutang's face, her mood became even heavier.
Wu Xiutang's condition was already very bad. His left eye was completely corroded by black energy, emanating a faint, menacing light, which frightened the flower and plant fairies so much that they shrank their leaves.
"Is there any other way?"
"Yes, there is." Immortal Yuncao propped up Xiaohuang's almost broken roots. He rubbed the black charcoal in the bamboo basket into powder and sprinkled it on Xiaohuang's roots. Xiaohuang straightened up and stretched out under Shi Xianxue's amazed gaze. "Decades ago, I also found a pair of love gu in the first level of the secret realm, but I had no use for them, so I casually released them into this sea of flowers. Later, the two of them grew into a twin flower. If you eat the flower, the effect should be the same."
He placed his hand on his forehead and gazed at the endless sea of flowers. "It's just that I'm getting old, and I've forgotten where it was planted." He turned his head, grinning mischievously. "Why don't you look for it? If you're lucky, you might find it before you die."
Shi Xianxue laughed out loud, earning a vicious glare from Wu Xiutang.
Wu Xiutang sneered: "Very well, I'm going to die anyway, so I might as well burn this place down before I turn into a shadow."
Meeting the terrified look in the old immortal's eyes, he revealed that gentle yet eerily sweet smile: "What do you say, old immortal?"
The old man was somewhat creeped out by his laughter, but still felt that he was spouting nonsense.
This is his territory. The flower and plant spirits are older than the two of them combined. Shi Xianxue's ability to break the roots is entirely due to her Wushan bloodline. This sea of flowers was born because of her. In short, ordinary fire cannot harm them at all. This young man has his limits, no matter how arrogant he is.
And then, the leaves of that little yellow flower immediately began to rustle.
The flames exploded like fireworks, nearly scorching Shi Xianxue's bangs.
The little yellow peanut, who had just been saved but suffered an undeserved disaster because of the immortal's foul mouth, was heartbroken: ...Forget it, I'm tired. Let's destroy this damn world.
Gazing at the strange, white-gold flames, Immortal Cloud Grass's expression changed drastically. He exclaimed in disbelief, "Mountain-Protecting Flame! You can actually control the Mountain-Protecting Flame! Just who are you?"
He had just examined the boy; his soul was incomplete, and his cultivation was leaking like a sieve. This was the reason why he was delayed in becoming a shadow compared to those with complete souls.
But no one in the world can control the Fire of Departure, except for the two who have passed away, or perhaps...
The other little flowers and grasses fanned their leaves to try to put out the fire, but the flames grew even higher, and soon the second leaf caught fire.
"Immortal, please save Little Yellow! If we delay any longer, Little Yellow will be burned to ashes!"
Shi Xianxue cried out in alarm, "Wu Xiutang, stop!"
Wu Xiutang didn't even spare her a glance, only raising his hand coldly to make the Li Fire burn even brighter.
The Cloud Grass Immortal raised his eyes, as if he had seen something new and interesting. He looked him up and down, and finally said just as the flames were about to engulf Little Yellow's third leaf, "Stop, I'll help you find it."
Although we don't know exactly what it is, this boy is probably related to the demons, so tricking him into eating the love potion would be beneficial to Xiaoxue.
"It's too late."
The boy was capricious, his clear right pupil gleaming with an icy, frosty light. His voice, slow and drawn out, swept over the room: "Now that I don't want to live anymore, I want you all to be buried with me."
The boy before him was as terrifying as a demon. Even though the power of shadow transformation was gradually devouring his strength, leaving him with only his right eye to barely see, he remained calm and composed, carrying out his principle of settling scores on the spot to the very end.
The old man Yuncao was so angry that his beard stood on end: "What a fierce temper! I already said I would help you find it, why are you still so unforgiving?"
Shi Xianxue had never seen Wu Xiutang so stubborn. Even though he was only left with his right eye due to the black energy, he still acted as if he was at a disadvantage, but if Wu Xiutang wanted to save him, he would have to wait until Wu Xiutang was in a good mood, and he would beg Wu Xiutang to let him save him.
That arrogant brat! She's not a princess; Wu Xiutang is the princess.
The Cloud Grass Immortal nearly died of exhaustion. He sighed heavily, then sat cross-legged without further delay. Tens of thousands of flower spirits orderly entered his spiritual palace. He was born from the flowers and plants of heaven and earth, so he could naturally sense the spirit of each flower and plant, although it would take some of his soul power.
When the dark markings on his right cheek burst open like a flower cloud, the Cloud Grass Immortal found the twin flowers. He beckoned, and the two flower spirits responded and obediently landed in his palm.
When they reached Wu Xiutang's hands, they turned into two plump, posing insects. The two insects were in love and were entangled in each other, their bodies plump and segmented, with the bright colors of peacocks, making them look like they were highly poisonous.
Shi Xianxue absolutely refused to accept this thing going into her stomach.
She turned to run away, but Wu Xiutang grabbed her by the neck and pulled her back. When she met his eyes, which were filled with black energy, she trembled and almost knelt down.
"Do you want to eat by yourself, or should I feed you?"
Shi Xianxue covered her mouth with both hands, indicating that she would rather die than submit.
Wu Xiutang had never been very patient with her. He was about to pinch her cheeks and force her to eat when several unexpected images suddenly flashed into his mind. He couldn't help but recall her reddened eyes and pitiful pleading look, which made Wu Xiutang stop abruptly.
A terrible, unfamiliar feeling lingered in my heart, stifling, irritable, yet with nowhere to vent, making me feel disgusted.
He was even more annoyed.
Two insects pressed close to her face and attacked. Shi Xianxue could even see their sharp teeth. She remembered the silkworm gu from that day, and immediately her toes gripped the ground. Every cell in her body screamed refusal: "Let's make a deal. I'll eat you, but can you knock me out first?"
"Stop talking nonsense."
Knowing that Wu Xiutang was not a gentleman like Li Fuchao, and that he was always adept at forcing people, Shi Xianxue broke out in a cold sweat and could only utter a harmless threat: "If you dare to force me to eat, I'll bite my tongue—"
"Shut up!"
Shi Xianxue was about to cry.
Wu Xiutang didn't even look at her. He cleanly cut his finger, and the blood dripped onto the bodies of the two writhing Gu worms. Then he rubbed his fingertip heavily on Shi Xianxue's brow. Shi Xianxue felt a burning sensation on her brow, and then her spiritual palace opened wide, as if something was desperately trying to burrow into her spiritual platform.
The power that entered the mind was initially scorching hot, then cooled down like a fire going out. Suddenly, a beam of bright yellow light burst open before my eyes, transforming into a gentle force that meandered down with a continuous flow, winding its way into my heart along with the flowing blood.
Shi Xianxue touched her chest and felt a strangely familiar power coursing through her heart.
The spiderweb-like patterns on Wu Xiutang's face faded away at a visible speed, and his peach-shaped eyes regained their clear black and white. He lowered his eyes, and the flower spirits hovered and danced between the two of them, blurring their vision. However, at this moment, he found that the girl's face was clearer than ever before.
With almond-shaped eyes, peach-like cheeks, and a small, delicate nose, she always looked innocent and easily deceived when she stared at people.
But now he actually finds her kind of cute.
It's really too bizarre.
Is this the power of the love potion?
As the shackles on his body gradually lightened, his previously chaotic thoughts began to clear unusually.
It's alright. It's just a love potion. He'll have plenty of ways to break it once he gets out of here. Besides, he doesn't think that just two worms can make him fall in love. Even if something unexpected happens, he won't be soft-hearted if his interests are involved.
Want to keep him in check?
dream.
As Immortal Cloud Grass was tenderly brushing away the charred leaves from Little Yellow, he saw that Wu Xiutang had indeed suppressed his Shadow Transformation power and couldn't help but pour cold water on him: "The Love Gu has taken root and sprouted in the secret realm, growing flower stems and calyxes. I have also watered it with spiritual clouds for decades, so its effects are naturally different from ordinary Love Gu."
Shi Xianxue didn't feel anything, but since another worm had been implanted in her body, she was still worried: "Is there anything different?"
The Cloud Grass Immortal is very vengeful: "Why don't you two try it and you'll see?"
Shi Xianxue wanted to say something more, but then she saw Yuncao Xianweng raise his hand and point, and the flowers and plants in front of them parted to the left and right, making way for a narrow path that was big enough for the two of them to pass through.
"If you follow this path, you will reach the third secret realm. The Immortal Fruit of Unwavering Spirit from the Emberfire Divine Tree is the antidote to Shadow Transformation."
"The Emberfire Divine Tree is as old as heaven and earth, and has been guarded by the Fire Ibis for tens of thousands of years. If you want to obtain the Immortal Fruit of Immortality, you will probably have to go through a lot of trouble." The immortal pointed and said, "At that time, you will be responsible for luring away the Fire Ibis so that this Miss Xiaoxue can get the Immortal Fruit. If she doesn't have spiritual power, the Emberfire Divine Tree will not attack her."
The road wound upwards as if leading straight into the sunlight, like a stairway to heaven. Under Shi Xianxue's gaze, it sparkled and shimmered. She stepped on it, and the light turned into soft cotton. She stepped on it curiously and felt it was soft and fluffy under her feet. Just as she was about to share this discovery with Wu Xiutang, she suddenly realized that someone had been quiet for a long time.
Shi Xianxue looked over curiously.
Wu Xiutang stood silently with his eyes lowered, his expression unreadable. He ignored even the rude words of the Immortal Elder.
This doesn't fit his vengeful and vicious persona at all.
Could it be that the love potion has taken effect, and the minor villain is caught in a turbulent and agonizing emotional vortex from which she cannot extricate herself? But why does she feel nothing? Is this the difference between the mother potion and the offspring potion, with the mother potion always being superior to the offspring potion and always restraining the offspring potion?
Thinking of this, she finally cheered up and jumped down to tentatively take his hand.
Just as her hand was about to touch him, he suddenly moved, coldly raising his eyes with an unfriendly expression: "Stay away from me."
She treats people like servants, using them only when needed and discarding them when not. Does she really think she can be summoned and dismissed at will? After weighing the two's strength, Shi Xianxue swallowed her anger and withdrew her hand.
She politely bid farewell to the Cloud Grass Immortal, and when she turned her head, Wu Xiutang had already walked far away.
Shi Xianxue quickly chased after them, and the two figures disappeared into the light and shadow.
Shi Xianxue, panting, grabbed the sleeve of the person in front of her after climbing countless steps, asking, "How much longer do we have to climb?"
Wu Xiutang let her tug at his sleeve, then looked up and asked, "You're tired after walking halfway?"
Shi Xianxue wiped her sweat and slumped down on the steps, refusing to move.
We've traveled for so long and are only halfway there, why can't we fly? Being so honest at a time like this just makes us look foolish.
This time, Wu Xiutang was surprisingly easy to talk to. Seeing her lie down to rest, he went up two floors, turned around and sat down, and even put something in his mouth.
Shi Xianxue was a glutton. Although she was tired, she was very observant and heard everything around her. When she saw Wu Xiutang eating alone, she immediately mustered her last bit of strength and reached out to ask, "What are you eating? Give me a bite."
Seeing that she was almost out of breath but still had the appetite to eat, Wu Xiutang twitched her lips speechlessly, looked at her bright, expectant eyes in silence for a while, and then handed her a bag of plum candy.
Shi Xianxue took it, sat up happily, opened the bag, picked up one of the coins, and sniffed it carefully.
It smelled of dried plums and the fragrance of perilla leaves, two very different scents mixed together, somewhat like the sweet scent he wore.
Shi Xianxue recalled the plum candy he had mentioned that day.
She tried taking a small bite, then frowned and swallowed it with difficulty. It tasted sweet and sour at first, but then a bitter taste spread throughout her mouth. A bitter flavor exploded on her taste buds, and her tongue felt hot and spicy as if it were being scraped by something sharp.
It seems to contain not only dried plums and perilla leaves, but also other spicy additives.
However, after taking another bite, she immediately felt all the fatigue in her body disappear, and even her mind became much clearer.
In no time at all, Shi Xianxue had finished the small bag of plum candies. She licked her lips with lingering satisfaction, turned around, and looked up at the table, asking, "Is there any more?"
"No." Wu Xiutang stood up expressionlessly, his eyelashes drooping slightly, meeting her regretful expression. "How did it taste?"
Shi Xianxue: "It's alright, but it gets stuck in my teeth a bit. Is this plum candy? Where did you buy it?"
Wu Xiutang: "I made it myself."
Shi Xianxue flattered, "I didn't know you had this skill."
Wu Xiutang: "The most reliable medicine is naturally the one that you make yourself."
medicine?
Shi Xianxue barked.
She shook the empty bag, asking, "Is this medicine?"
Wu Xiutang raised an eyebrow noncommittally.
Her dizziness and leg numbness vanished instantly, and she regained her strength to climb the stairs. She took a few quick steps and almost grabbed his shirt, shaking him violently. "You gave me medicine, not food? Why didn't you tell me sooner!"
Wu Xiutang's gaze was indifferent, and his tone was even colder than his eyes, "You didn't ask."
That's true.
Can!
But she's not sick. She's perfectly healthy, able to jump, eat, and sleep. Besides, Wu Xiutang only ate a few pills, while she ate a whole bagful. Taking medicine randomly can kill you!
Even if it doesn't kill people, there will still be side effects, right?
Aaaaaahh ...
She suddenly felt a little dizzy, her stomach started churning, and she felt a bit of pain in her abdomen.
but……
Why would the minor villain need to take medicine for no reason?
Shi Xianxue suppressed the urge to choke and stood on tiptoe to ask, "Are you sick?"
Her voice suddenly rose when she asked this question, not out of concern, but clearly with a tentative, excited tone.
Wu Xiutang thought narrowly that if he had answered with a statement of fact, she would have laughed out loud without a doubt.
He ignored him and turned to walk uphill.
Shi Xianxue quickly followed, sticking to him like a little tail, and pressed on relentlessly, "You still haven't told me, what illness do you have, and will you die?"
Annoyed by the questions, Wu Xiutang suddenly turned around, startling her.
He leaned down and grabbed her chin, his voice as cold as a spring trickling down a mountain peak on a winter morning, "Don't worry, I'll kill you before I die."
Shi Xianxue was startled by his sudden turn. Her chin was pinched, and she lost her balance. As she leaned forward, her arms wrapped around his waist.
His waist is so slim, let me touch it further down.
Shi Xianxue grinned like a lovesick fool: "So perky, I love it."
Wu Xiutang: "..."
He could clearly feel that malicious hand groping intimately around his waist. He didn't know what he had said that had suddenly excited her, or perhaps, because they were now bound by fate and he couldn't kill her immediately, she wasn't afraid of him at all.
Faced with such a blatant and blunt threat, she still joked and laughed with him.
"Master Xianxue".
He spat out those words through gritted teeth, as if he wanted to tear her to pieces: "Can't you have any shame?!"
Sensing Wu Xiutang's murderous intent, Shi Xianxue regretfully withdrew her hand, muttering, "Qiao won't even let people talk about her."
"Master Xianxue!"
"Alright, alright, if you don't like it, then don't say it." Shi Xianxue took a few steps up the stairs, then couldn't help but turn back and say something sarcastic, "I didn't slander you, I was praising you. Having a good figure isn't something to be ashamed of, why are you being so conservative? I haven't even put my hand inside to touch it yet!"
After flirting, he turned and ran, as if a ferocious flood or beast was chasing him.
Naturally, no one noticed the subtle blush that quickly spread across the boy's ears.
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