63: Chapter 63 The Miraculous Sky-Piercing Chrysanthemum, Subduing the Chrysanthemum Douluo

The next day.

After some disguising, Ji Xuan left his residence alone and quietly arrived in front of a luxurious mansion in Spirit City.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Ji Xuan gently knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door creaked open.

Standing behind the door was a blond man with a feminine, delicate face; it was Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan.

"Elder Chrysanthemum."

Ji Xuan removed his disguise and spoke first.

When Yue Guan saw who it was, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

He naturally recognized this youth who had once caused a stir in Spirit Hall.

"Ji Xuan?" Yue Guan raised an eyebrow and asked in surprise, "Do you have business with me?"

He did not know that Ji Xuan was Qian Daoliu's Disciple; he only knew that he was a member of the Elder Hall and was highly valued by several Elders.

However, he and Ji Xuan had no prior dealings; why would he come to find him voluntarily today?

Ji Xuan nodded slightly and said in a calm tone:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, sorry to disturb you, but I do indeed have some private matters I would like to discuss with you in detail today."

Yue Guan's gaze lingered on Ji Xuan for a moment before he stepped aside to clear the way.

"Come in."

Ji Xuan followed Yue Guan into the mansion, and a rich floral fragrance immediately hit his nose.

In the entire front courtyard, various exotic flowers and plants were blooming, each one meticulously cared for.

Passing through the front courtyard, the two arrived at the reception hall.

Inside the room, incense curled; unlike the rich floral scent in the courtyard, the fragrance here was fresh and pleasant.

After sitting down, Yue Guan asked curiously, "Speak, what business do you have with me?"

Ji Xuan did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, I will be direct. I came here today because I want you to follow me."

"What?!"

Yue Guan's voice suddenly rose, his sharp tone filled with disbelief.

Even with his mindset as a Titled Douluo, his pupils couldn't help but constrict at this moment.

If not for knowing that Elders from the Elder Hall often secretly protected Ji Xuan, he would have almost reacted on the spot.

Yue Guan's face carried a hint of indignation at being offended, and he said:

"Kid, do you know what you are saying? What right do you have to make me follow you?"

Yue Guan even felt it was somewhat ridiculous; Ji Xuan's talent and strength were certainly astonishing.

But he was, after all, just a teenager; how dare he speak so wildly to him, a Titled Douluo?

Ji Xuan seemed to have anticipated Yue Guan's reaction and said in a calm tone:

"Just by the fact that I can give Elder Chrysanthemum a chance to enter the Elder Hall."

"The Elder Hall?" Yue Guan was stunned.

That was the place all Spirit Hall Elders dreamed of; it represented supreme status and was a symbol of power.

How could he have not thought about it? But he knew his own potential; without a special Opportunity, breaking through to level 96 would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

At this moment, Ji Xuan reached out to brush over his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse, flipped his wrist, and an Immortal Plant appeared in his palm.

It was a purple chrysanthemum with fuzzy petals and no scent, the central stamen over half a foot tall, glowing with a faint golden luster.

Looking at the Immortal Plant in Ji Xuan's hand, Yue Guan stood up in shock, strode to Ji Xuan's front, his gaze fixed intently on the Immortal Plant, his hands trembling uncontrollably.

"This... this is... the wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum?!"

Yue Guan's voice trembled slightly, his eyes filled with fanaticism and disbelief.

This was what he had dreamed of; he hadn't expected it to appear before his eyes today!

If he consumed this wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum, let alone level 96, he would have the confidence to go even higher.

Yue Guan subconsciously reached out, wanting to touch the wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum.

Ji Xuan quickly put the Immortal Plant back into the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse and said:

"How about it? Elder Chrysanthemum, as long as you agree to me, this Immortal Plant will be yours."

Yue Guan's hand froze in mid-air, he suddenly came to his senses, and the look of struggle on his face became increasingly obvious.

The temptation of the wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum was simply too great, great enough to shake his loyalty to Bibi Dong.

But he had followed Bibi Dong for many years; did he really want to bear the infamy of betrayal?

Watching Yue Guan's hesitant expression, Ji Xuan continued:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, the current Supreme Pontiff is becoming increasingly extreme and temperamental; everything I do is merely for the future of Spirit Hall."

"You and I both know that the relationship between the Supreme Pontiff Palace and the Elder Hall is delicate; if this continues for long, Spirit Hall will inevitably head toward division."

"Moreover, I am a member of Spirit Hall; by following me, aren't you also serving Spirit Hall?"

These words were like a heavy hammer, striking hard at Yue Guan's heart.

Yue Guan suddenly remembered a year ago, when the Elders of the Elder Hall collectively achieved a Breakthrough; Bibi Dong had sent him and Gui Mei to investigate, but they had found nothing.

At that time, he tried to brush it off, but Bibi Dong was furious on the spot and injured him and Gui Mei; that cold aura still made him shudder even now.

At this moment, Yue Guan suddenly realized that the collective Breakthrough must have been the work of the Immortal Plant!

No wonder the High Priest had once asked him for an encyclopedia of Immortal Plants... It seemed the Elder Hall must have control over a treasure land of Immortal Plants.

Yue Guan's gaze unconsciously drifted to the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse at Ji Xuan's waist, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

If he followed Ji Xuan, perhaps... he would have the chance to see even more Immortal Plants!

Besides, what Ji Xuan said was also right; whether it was pledging loyalty to the Supreme Pontiff or to Ji Xuan of the Elder Hall, wasn't it all Spirit Hall?

After a long time, Yue Guan let out a long sigh, looked at Ji Xuan again, with a bit more firmness, and said:

"I agree."

A satisfied smile appeared on Ji Xuan's face:

"Very good, then from now on, you are my man."

Yue Guan bowed slightly, "This subordinate understands."

Ji Xuan took out the wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum again, handed it to Yue Guan, and instructed:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, do not consume it for now, lest Bibi Dong discover any clues."

"Yes."

Yue Guan took the wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum, looking at it fixedly as if admiring a rare treasure.

His fingertips gently brushed over the fuzzy purple petals, feeling the resonance it had with his own Spirit, his eyes filled with obsession and intoxication.

Ji Xuan did not disturb him; he knew Yue Guan's obsessive love for flowers and plants, let alone the wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum.

He just waited quietly, giving Yue Guan enough time to calm his excited heart.

After a long time, Yue Guan carefully put it back into his spirit tool.

As a flower lover, his spirit tool was naturally capable of storing living things.

"Your Highness, I wonder what you would like this subordinate to do?" Yue Guan's attitude became more respectful.

Ji Xuan said indifferently:

"Maintain the status quo for now; you are still an Elder of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, so continue doing what you do."

"Pay attention to Bibi Dong's movements, and if she makes any major moves, inform me secretly."

"Of course, in the future, at critical moments, I need you to stand on my side."

"Yes." Yue Guan nodded in agreement.

Ji Xuan pondered slightly, then changed the subject, "By the way, are you confident in persuading Elder Ghost?"

"This..." Chrysanthemum Douluo showed a hint of hesitation, "Old Ghost's loyalty to the Supreme Pontiff is perhaps even greater than mine."

He had known Gui Mei for many years and knew deep down that Gui Mei's heart was by no means easily shaken.