FE—Chapter 108: Meng Hongchen Meets Di Rachel
In the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Huo Yuhao said goodbye to the immortal herbs after emerging from the Undead Demiplane.
The immortal herbs were somewhat reluctant to let Huo Yuhao and Di Rachel go.
"Huo Yuhao, we are all friends. You can take my Mysterious Ice Heart! Oh, it's too precious, and I'm a bit reluctant to give it up."
"I'll keep it for when I have the chance to turn into your spirit soul in the future and then give it to you."
The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass immortal herb wanted to be generous and directly give the Mysterious Ice Heart to Huo Yuhao, but then it thought: *Without the Mysterious Ice Heart, what else could it use to attract Huo Yuhao?* So it said in a tone that suggested it wanted to give it, but it couldn't be too casual. After a moment of hesitation, it retracted its generosity.
"I have already given the Heart of Beautiful Silk Tulip to Huo Yuhao. Why are you still keeping the Mysterious Ice Heart? Do you know what investment is?"
The Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb loudly scolded the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass for being short-sighted.
The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass immortal herb felt scolded; its eight ice crystals shrank as it whispered, "Well, I will give you the Mysterious Ice Heart. Huo Yuhao, you must remember me in the future."
"Don't worry, Octagonal. Even if my soul ring configuration is too high in the future, you may not be able to match it."
Huo Yuhao showed a warm smile, reassuring the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, "But I have a friend whose martial soul has the three attributes of ice, fire, and poison. In the future, she can absorb you as a spirit soul."
The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass felt relieved upon hearing this. In its opinion, with Huo Yuhao's terrifying potential and luck, those around him had a high probability of becoming gods.
The next second, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass flashed with ice-blue light, casting an octagonal transparent shadow in the sky that slowly condensed into a crystal-clear mysterious ice heart with an ice-blue hue throughout.
"Huo Yuhao, here's the Mysterious Ice Heart for you."
The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass controlled the Mysterious Ice Heart and flew toward Huo Yuhao, introducing it: "Its ice attribute is quite strong, and it is not difficult to absorb. It is relatively gentle and can greatly improve the purity of the martial soul's ice attribute."
Huo Yuhao reached out to catch the Mysterious Ice Heart, thanked it, and put it into his storage soul guidance device.
Di Rachel looked at the Infernal Delicate Apricot next to the fire spring and hinted, "Hey, you saw this scene of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. Don't you have any comments?"
"Do you still want to become a spirit soul?" Di Rachel held the Golden Dragon Spear, raising her eyebrows as she shot a look at the Infernal Delicate Apricot, prompting it to reflect on itself.
"Auspicious beast, you and Huo Yuhao have absorbed the Dragon King energy of the Fire Spring."
"We are about to say goodbye; why don't you give us a little gift for the immortal herb?" Infernal Delicate Apricot asked fiercely for gifts from Huo Yuhao and Di Rachel.
Di Rachel's eyes widened slightly, and she looked at Infernal Delicate Apricot angrily.
Not only did it not take the initiative to give a gift, but it also dared to ask her for one. Then Di Rachel raised a faint smile at the corner of her lips and said very sincerely, "I'll tell the Big Silver Dragon to come to visit you, especially after a while, and she will bring you a very good gift."
The Infernal Delicate Apricot recalled the Silver Dragon King's penchant for packing everything up and taking it away at any time and shuddered.
It quickly pretended to be calm and laughed, "Ahaha, auspicious beast, you're joking. I saw you absorb the energy of the Fire Dragon King, and I'm truly happy for you. How could I not have a gift for you?"
As it spoke, the Infernal Delicate Apricot exuded a fiery red light, which was extremely dazzling, as if it had opened some great treasure.
Di Rachel looked at the Infernal Delicate Apricot with a smile, thinking that it was sensible; otherwise, the Big Silver Dragon would have taken a good look at it and picked it directly.
The fiery red light on the body of the Infernal Delicate Apricot slowly condensed into a colloid. It said rather nonchalantly, "Auspicious beast, this is the fiery glue produced by my body; it's a top-tier immortal product. It takes ten thousand years to cultivate even such a small amount. It has a particularly strong effect on fire attribute soul masters."
"Really?" Di Rachel was intrigued. "It seems you live next to the Fire Spring, making it quite moist."
Infernal Delicate Apricot was undeterred and continued to praise its fiery glue: "Don't underestimate this fiery glue; it can allow human fire attribute soul masters to elevate their fire attribute purity to the level of the ultimate fire."
"Moreover, its ability to enhance the physical fitness of soul masters is even more astonishing; after all, it is nourished by the breath of the Fire Dragon King."
Infernal Delicate Apricot claimed that its fiery glue was an extremely rare treasure in the world and difficult to compare with other fire attribute spiritual objects.
Di Rachel laughed and said, "So good, why don't you give it to me as a parting gift?"
"Don't worry, I have to praise its effects before giving it to you." Infernal Delicate Apricot sighed softly and, releasing red energy, formed a fireball around the fiery glue.
"Auspicious beast, it needs a stronger flame for storage; otherwise, the quality will be affected by the outside world, causing the fire attribute energy to overflow."
The fiery glue, controlled by Infernal Delicate Apricot, slowly flew toward Di Rachel.
"You and Huo Yuhao's fire attributes have both reached the level of ultimate fire, so it should be easy for you to store."
Di Rachel waved her hand and offered the floating fiery glue to Huo Yuhao, saying happily, "Yuhao, take it first; we can use it together when we get out."
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly, released a wisp of chilling bone flame, and controlled the temperature of the heavenly flame to preserve the fiery glue.
He thought carefully and decided to bring back some specialties. He prepared the Mysterious Ice Heart for Meng Hongchen, and they could use the fiery glue together.
The Mysterious Ice Heart, with an ice attribute, and the fiery glue, with a fire attribute, should greatly improve Meng Hongchen's martial soul.
As for Xiao Hongchen, he should bring him something, but his martial soul was of the gold attribute, and Huo Yuhao pondered on how to procure a suitable gift. He then recalled the Earth Dragon Golden Melon that had escaped death from the Silver Dragon King. The Earth Dragon Golden Melon indeed had some gold attributes.
The Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb also noticed the changes in Huo Yuhao's expression. It knew precisely what should come next and said meaningfully, "Guagua, it's time to contribute your Earth Dragon Golden Whiskers."
The Earth Dragon Golden Melon did not hesitate upon hearing this and burst into a strong golden light. Several golden whiskers floated from it and then drifted toward Huo Yuhao.
After Huo Yuhao accepted the golden whiskers, he thanked the Earth Dragon Golden Melon and mentioned that he had a friend whose martial soul was of the gold attribute and that if there were a chance in the future, he would absorb it as a spirit soul.
The Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb felt a little strange upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words about "a friend." It always felt there was something unreliable about it.
It whispered to Di Rachel to confirm, "Auspicious beast, you mentioned before that you have a friend with an angel martial soul who might be interested in absorbing me as a spirit soul. Is that true?"
Di Rachel patted her chest, assuring the Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb that it was the truth.
Auspicious beasts do not lie to soul beasts, even if the Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb is a plant-type soul beast.
Di Rachel then recalled the Yearning Heartbroken Red and laughed, "Yuhao, look at that white flower. Since we have come to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, we should take a look at it."
As she spoke, Di Rachel pulled Huo Yuhao toward a dark rock, and their eyes fell on a delicate white flower that seemed weak, as if it could be blown away by a gust of wind.
The pure white flower resembled a peony but was thinner, with no fragrance or leaves, only a hint of red at the root.
It was the king of immortal herbs, Yearning Heartbroken Red.
Di Rachel tilted her head and looked at Huo Yuhao, her eyes innocent and unwavering, and suggested to him, "Yuhao, do you want to try to pick it?"
Huo Yuhao blinked. "Yearning Heartbroken Red symbolizes loyal love, which probably isn't something I should consider right now."
"Oh, I forgot. Yuhao, your current age is only in the juvenile stage among humans."
Di Rachel appeared as if she had just awakened from a dream.
A meaningful and elegant voice sounded from Yearning Heartbroken Red.
"Human, you are so young. What do you know about love? Go away and come back when you've grown up in a few years."
Huo Yuhao felt indignant at being looked down upon by a herb but was too mature to bother with Yearning Heartbroken Red's comments.
The Ice Empress approached Huo Yuhao's side, curiously lowering her head to inspect the Yearning Heartbroken Red on the dark stone.
She hesitated and said to Snow Empress in a half-joking tone, "Haha, Snow Empress, do you want me to try?"
The Snow Empress's voice responded, "Bing'er, don't talk nonsense."
Yearning Heartbroken Red was stunned; as an immortal herb that protects true love, it momentarily became confused regarding whether this was a manifestation of love.
However, it soon sorted things out and responded to the Ice Empress: "You are still alive, and one has become a spirit soul. It doesn't seem to represent loyalty to love, so don't think about it. You cannot pick it until the destined person comes."
Then Yearning Heartbroken Red turned back to Huo Yuhao, saying, "Human, I don't have any gifts to offer, so I can only say goodbye to you verbally."
Huo Yuhao himself had no intention of picking the Yearning Heartbroken Red. After saying goodbye to the immortal herbs, he came out of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Outside the Sunset Forest, Huo Yuhao retrieved the green round pill given by Youyou, which was the Heart of Beautiful Silk Tulip.
"Sister Dugu, it won't take too long to return this time. I should be able to study the method of the poison pill through the inner pill of the Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb."
"When the time comes, your problem will be completely solved. If you are willing, you can come to our school to train and study normally."
Dugu Luo felt that sharing the map with Huo Yuhao was a wise decision and nodded gratefully before returning to Heaven Dou City under the escort of the Ice Empress.
The distance between the Sunset Forest and Heaven Dou City wasn't far. It didn't take long for the Ice Empress to return after sending Dugu Luo off.
"Yuhao, you must leave your fourth ring position to me," the Ice Empress said seriously, holding Huo Yuhao with her left hand and Di Rachel with her right, as they flew toward Mingdu.
"Well, rest assured, Ice Empress, I will make it happen next time."
...
Outside Mingdu City, after sending Huo Yuhao and Di Rachel to Sun Moon Academy, the Ice Empress gave them a few serious instructions before transforming into a stream of green light and flying away.
Huo Yuhao swiped his card and entered Mingdu City with Di Rachel.
The law enforcement officer conducting security checks at the door looked at the information displayed on the instrument with wide eyes and then carefully observed Huo Yuhao a few more times.
With excitement in his eyes, he quickly called out to those around him, "Go and inform Miss Meng from Illustrious Virtue Hall that Huo Yuhao is back."
Meng Hongchen had already informed them half a month earlier that they should notify her as soon as Huo Yuhao entered Mingdu City.
Walking through the streets of Mingdu, Di Rachel asked curiously, "Yuhao, should we go find Ye Guyi first?"
Huo Yuhao pondered. When he left, he had given Ye Guyi a comic book, "The Story of the Angel God Chasing Tang San." The other party had promised to return it in person, so he didn't expect her to be running around.
"Let's head back to Illustrious Virtue Hall and report that we're safe first."
At this moment, in Illustrious Virtue Hall, Xiao Hongchen knocked anxiously on Meng Hongchen's door, speaking excitedly.
"Meng, I just received a message from the Mingdu City Guards that Yuhao is back."
As soon as the words fell, Meng Hongchen quickly opened the door, surprise lighting up her eyes, causing the bow tied in her silver-white hair to almost fall off.
"Then what are you waiting for, brother? Let's go find Yuhao!"
Meng Hongchen thought their speed was too slow. She even activated her martial soul and dashed out of Illustrious Virtue Hall, quickly followed by Xiao Hongchen.
Upon arriving at the gate of Illustrious Virtue Hall, Meng Hongchen spotted the blue-haired Huo Yuhao from a distance, unfolding her flying soul guidance device and rushing over.
"Yuhao, you're finally back!"
Meng Hongchen flew to Huo Yuhao with great joy and noticed Di Rachel, who was blonde with red eyes and carrying a golden dragon spear next to him.
Di Rachel had also seen Meng Hongchen approaching quickly. She wore a silver-white dress and had a delicate face, clearly a daughter of a wealthy family.
Her eyes, like red agate, silently scrutinized Huo Yuhao.
Humph, without Wang Donger this time, Huo Yuhao had compromised and hooked up with another rich young lady. Noticing Di Rachel's gaze, Huo Yuhao scratched his hair and laughed. Meng Hongchen had come to pick him up, so he couldn't speak too much.
Meng Hongchen unintentionally glanced at Di Rachel. However, she quickly diverted her gaze and outstretched her two white arms towards Huo Yuhao, her face radiating a smile, though with a sly glint in her eyes.
"Yuhao, I haven't seen you for a month. Hug me! When we shared the ten-thousand-year-old whale glue, we slept in each other's arms for a whole night."
Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched upon hearing this. Meng Hongchen and Di Rachel had just met and were already so bold right from the start.
Meng Hongchen hugged Huo Yuhao, expressing her longing.
Di Rachel felt a tinge of discomfort, and the golden dragon spear in her hand twitched slightly.
Xiao Hongchen's eyebrows shot up suddenly. While he was happy to see the bond between Yuhao and his sister remain strong, the situation was not right. He quickly intervened to rescue Huo Yuhao, displaying great loyalty.
"Yuhao, I remember you said before that you wanted to open a barbecue restaurant. Brother has already chosen a location for you."
Xiao Hongchen produced a map of Mingdu with red circles marking the area he had carefully selected for Huo Yuhao.
Hearing Xiao Hongchen's words, Huo Yuhao patted Meng Hongchen's shoulder to separate from her, then took the map from Xiao Hongchen.
Xiao Hongchen pondered for a moment before suggesting, "Yuhao, what name are you considering for the barbecue restaurant? Why not call it iXiao Barbecue Restaurant?"
Meng Hongchen's eyes narrowed in annoyance as she glared at Xiao Hongchen. How foolish—he was ruining her opportunity!
___