Within the herb garden, various exotic flowers and rare herbs bloomed in competition.
Each time he came here, Quan Yi couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of nature.
Dugu Bo, who had been walking ahead, stopped in his tracks upon reaching the herb garden.
He turned to face Quan Yi and Huo Wu, gesturing towards the herb garden behind him.
"As we part ways, I won't say much. Since you've both been helping me prepare meals these past few days, go over there and choose two herbs that catch your eye."
"Consider it a farewell gift from me."
Dugu Bo's words were incredibly generous, his expression calm and indifferent, revealing a complete lack of concern.
The demeanor he displayed wasn't forced.
Although the herbs here were priceless treasures, they weren't much to those few Title Douluo standing at the pinnacle of the continent.
Moreover, after Dugu Bo resolved the flaws in his own poison techniques, the importance of these herbs to him greatly diminished.
Even so, Dugu Bo's decision to share his herb garden wasn't an easy one.
It contained his care and regard for Quan Yi and Huo Wu.
Quan Yi understood this, but when he saw Dugu Bo deliberately using a 'ridiculous' excuse to conceal his true feelings,
Quan Yi couldn't help but chuckle.
Dugu Bo, who had been expecting Quan Yi to be moved to tears, felt displeasure when he saw Quan Yi actually laughing.
"What exactly are you laughing at, brat?"
Facing Dugu Bo's question, Quan Yi replied with a smile, "I've wanted to say for a long time that Senior's personality is too tsundere.
You're clearly concerned about us, yet you insist on finding a fabricated excuse to hide it.
However, as the saying goes, 'When an elder bestows a gift, one should not refuse.'
Thank you for your gift, Senior. Then I won't be polite."
To express his gratitude, Quan Yi solemnly clasped his fist and bowed, and Huo Wu hurriedly followed suit, thanking Dugu Bo.
Then, Quan Yi directly took Huo Wu's small hand and began selecting suitable herbs in the garden.
Dugu Bo was stunned in place, muttering, "Tsundere, tsun, dere?"
Although he didn't know the exact meaning of the word, he roughly understood that it wasn't a complimentary term by combining the meanings of the two characters.
While he was pondering, Quan Yi had already led Huo Wu to a soft and delicate red-leafed herb.
Upon closer inspection of its appearance, one could discover that the tip of the herb's leaf resembled a cockscomb, and its veins were actually crimson gold.
Just by getting close to it, the two could feel the pure fire element aura released by this herb.
Quan Yi pointed to the herb and introduced it to Huo Wu, "This is called the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, a highly nourishing fire-attribute herb.
According to records, this item generally only exists in volcanoes, flame veins, and other places with a strong fire element.
Consuming it will increase soul power, purify flames, and also have the effect of rebirth.
In terms of compatibility, this one will help you the most.
Let's choose this as the first one."
Huo Wu carefully examined the herb, and after a long time, she seemed to have thought of something and suddenly exclaimed, "Isn't this the legendary Phoenix Blood Grass?"
"Phoenix Blood Grass, you also know this herb?"
Quan Yi thought that Huo Wu wouldn't recognize it, but from her surprised expression, it was clear that she knew something about it.
Huo Wu excitedly nodded, explaining to Quan Yi, "I once saw a relevant description in the family's secret collection of books.
Legend has it that a long time ago, a powerful fire-attribute soul master accidentally encountered a colorful spirit chicken with a trace of phoenix blood while searching for a fire-attribute soul beast.
The colorful spirit chicken had extraordinary bloodline, but because the phoenix bloodline in its body was too thin, it was at the bottom of the soul beast hierarchy.
Its average cultivation could only be maintained at the thousand-year level, and rarely broke through to ten thousand years.
However, the senior at the time was surprised to discover a colorful spirit chicken with a cultivation base of more than ten thousand years.
Curious about this, the senior followed the colorful spirit chicken and finally found this Phoenix Blood Grass in its nest.
But, unfortunately, just as he was about to snatch it, the Phoenix Blood Grass happened to be fully mature and was directly swallowed by the colorful spirit chicken.
That wasn't the end of it. After taking the herb, the colorful spirit chicken transformed into a crimson phoenix and flew into the distant sky.
It was because of this anecdote that the name of this herb became known as the Phoenix Blood Grass.
Since then, although countless descendants have searched for this herb one after another, none have found it.
Therefore, this matter has gradually become a legend, and no one believes in its authenticity anymore.
However, now it seems that the legend may be true."
Quan Yi hadn't heard the legend that Huo Wu recounted.
His understanding of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower came from Yun Qiong's compilation of many ancient texts.
Combined with Huo Wu's information, it could be known that this item had appeared in human sight more than once in history.
However, perhaps due to its scarcity, few people knew of its existence.
Moreover, although the record that Huo Wu told was somewhat whimsical, Quan Yi felt that it was very likely a real thing.
Because, under the observation of his Crimson Dragon Eyes, he observed energy fluctuations similar to those of the phoenix tree, that is, the phoenix, from the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
This was also the reason why Quan Yi specifically chose this herb.
He felt that this herb might also help the phoenix tree recover its vitality.
"Well, your boy has a good eye indeed, Xiao Wu, this is indeed the most suitable herb for you.
If the rumors you said are true, after absorbing the herb, it may also cause your external soul bone to transform."
Dugu Bo's voice came from behind at this time.
He originally wanted to give the two some pointers, but it seemed that Quan Yi and Huo Wu didn't need his guidance.
Quan Yi squatted down, observed the herb's energy flow with his Crimson Dragon Eyes, and then gently picked the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower without harming the herb.
"Xiao Wu, you can refine it here.
Remember, do not chew or swallow it. If this herb is slightly damaged, its internal medicinal properties will rapidly dissipate.
You only need to hold it in your mouth and absorb the energy inside with your soul power."
Dugu Bo reminded Huo Wu of the correct absorption method.
This was actually the result of his research over the past few years.
Of course, Quan Yi also knew this, and the two of them had roughly studied the characteristics of these herbs through information sharing.
Huo Wu thanked Dugu Bo after hearing this, took the herb from Quan Yi's hand, went directly to the scorching Yang Spring, and began her absorption.
