64: Chapter 64 The Yellow Springs Spider Lily, Persuading Ghost Douluo

"What if... we add this to the mix?"

Ji Xuan said, taking a jade box out of his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse.

The moment the jade box opened, a cold and pure aura of darkness instantly permeated the air, and the temperature of the entire room plummeted.

Inside the jade box lay a strange Immortal Plant.

Its blood-red petals were slender like feathers, spreading outwards, with a touch of white adorning the tip of each petal.

At the bottom, an ink-green stem held up the blood-red flower crown.

"This is... the Yellow Springs Requiem Flower!"

Yue Guan's pupils constricted as he exclaimed.

This Immortal Plant contained the ultimate power of cold and darkness.

For Gui Mei, its value was in no way inferior to what the wonder-petal heavenly chrysanthemum was to him!

Yue Guan's mind was shaken; it seemed his guess was correct—the Elder Hall really did possess a vast number of Immortal Plants!

Thinking about the future Opportunity to come into contact with more rare Immortal Plants, his breathing involuntarily quickened.

"Your Highness! With this Immortal Plant, I am very confident that I can persuade Old Ghost." Yue Guan said with a firm tone.

This Immortal Plant was enough to resolve Gui Mei's Cultivation Bottleneck of many years, allowing his strength to rise to the next level.

Relying on this item, combined with his decades-long deep friendship with Gui Mei, Yue Guan's confidence instantly soared.

"Very good,"

Ji Xuan closed the jade box and handed it over casually.

"Then you should find a suitable time to go see him. The conditions are the same as yours: pledge your secret loyalty to me, while everything remains the same on the surface. Remember, be extremely cautious and ensure there are no slip-ups."

"Yes! This subordinate understands!"

Yue Guan took the jade box with both hands and carefully stored it away in his spirit tool.

"I am heading back now, take care."

"Respectfully seeing you off, Your Highness."

Yue Guan bowed and watched Ji Xuan leave until his figure completely disappeared.

In the empty hall, Yue Guan stood alone for a long time.

Feeling the two Immortal Plants in his spirit tool, his mood could not calm down for a long time.

He knew that from this moment on, he had chosen a completely different future, not only for himself but also for Gui Mei.

Yue Guan sighed to himself; perhaps a storm sweeping through Spirit Hall was about to be unleashed because of this young man.

Late one night a few days later, in a secret chamber.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei stood facing each other.

Candlelight flickered, casting their long shadows on the wall, swaying slightly with the firelight.

Yue Guan had already set up a Soul Power barrier, his expression more serious than ever before.

"Chrysanthemum Guan, what important matter do you have for me? Why do you need to be so cautious?"

Gui Mei's hoarse voice broke the silence first.

"Old Ghost, I have a matter of utmost importance to discuss with you."

Yue Guan's voice was very low, carrying an unprecedented gravity.

"Oh? What is it?"

"Old Ghost, don't you think... Her Holiness the Pope has changed too much over these years?"

Yue Guan deliberately paused, observing Gui Mei's reaction.

Gui Mei's figure shifted slightly, and he said hoarsely, "Indeed."

Seeing Gui Mei agree, Yue Guan's heart stirred, and he continued, "Therefore, I have chosen a new path; I have already secretly pledged my loyalty to His Highness Ji Xuan of the Elder Hall."

"What?!" Gui Mei exclaimed, then vigilantly lowered his voice, "Chrysanthemum Guan! Have you lost your mind?! If Her Holiness the Pope finds out, do you know what the consequences will be?!"

Yue Guan sighed softly and said, "Old Ghost, you and I have known each other for decades; when have I ever done anything without certainty? Although His Highness Ji Xuan is young, his methods are extraordinary. Moreover, the entire Elder Hall values him highly; it is clear they are grooming him as the future successor of Spirit Hall."

"But..." Gui Mei's voice was full of worry, "If things are exposed, given Her Holiness the Pope's temperament, she will never let you off."

Gui Mei suddenly realized something and probed, "You didn't come to me today just to ask me to join you in pledging loyalty to that Ji Xuan, did you?"

Yue Guan nodded. "Old Ghost, come with me. We only need to pledge our loyalty to His Highness in the shadows, while remaining Elders of the Supreme Pontiff Palace on the surface."

Gui Mei was silent for a long time, then slowly shook his head, "This... is still too risky. Besides, we have followed the Pope for many years, how can we..."

"What if... we add this to the mix?" Yue Guan took out the jade box.

The moment the jade box opened, a cold and pure aura of darkness permeated the entire secret chamber.

"What is this?!"

Gui Mei's voice trembled slightly; he clearly felt his Spirit's longing!

"An Immortal Plant, the Yellow Springs Requiem Flower."

"An Immortal Plant?!"

"That's right." Yue Guan said softly, "Old Ghost, this Immortal Plant fits your Spirit perfectly and is enough to let you break through your Bottleneck of many years. With it, you even have a chance to reach for a higher Realm!"

Hearing this, Gui Mei's breathing suddenly became rapid, and his hands trembled slightly.

He had unreserved trust in Yue Guan, so he naturally believed these words.

This temptation was indeed enormous for him, but how could he choose to betray Her Holiness the Pope for immediate gain...

Yue Guan watched Gui Mei's conflicted expression and struck while the iron was hot, "Old Ghost, think about it. In recent years, Her Holiness the Pope's temperament has become increasingly violent; continuing to follow her will sooner or later lead to disaster. His Highness Ji Xuan can not only provide such an Opportunity, but also give us a better future. More importantly, we are still serving Spirit Hall, so why not do it?"

Gui Mei clenched his hands, his gaze moving back and forth between the jade box and Yue Guan, his inner struggle obvious.

After a long time, he slowly unclenched his hands, sighed deeply, and reached out to take the jade box.

"Chrysanthemum Guan... I will go with you."

A look of relief appeared on Yue Guan's face, "That's great! Old Ghost."

Yue Guan added, "By the way, Old Ghost, you cannot consume the Immortal Plant now, so as not to let Her Holiness the Pope notice anything amiss."

"Hmm, you are right. Let this Immortal Plant be kept by you for now."

Gui Mei handed the jade box back to Yue Guan.

His spirit tool could not store living things, and this Immortal Plant had to maintain its vitality to exert its maximum effect.

"Rest assured, Old Ghost."

Yue Guan took it, flipped his wrist, and put it into his storage spirit tool.

In the early hours of the morning two days later.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan arrived silently at Ji Xuan's residence.

"Your Highness." Yue Guan bowed, his voice very low, "Old Ghost has agreed."

Ji Xuan nodded slightly, not surprised by this result.

"Very good. Remember, your current task is to continue maintaining the status quo. If Bibi Dong makes any major moves, notify me in time."

"This subordinate understands." Yue Guan hesitated for a moment, "It's just that on Old Ghost's side, he will need some time to adapt; after all, having suddenly changed his stance, it is inevitable that he will feel somewhat uneasy."

"That is natural." Ji Xuan said in a calm tone, "You only need to remember that everything I do is for the future of Spirit Hall."

Yue Guan bowed deeply, "This subordinate will keep it in mind."

"Hmm, you may head back now."

"Yes, this subordinate will take his leave."

With a flash of his figure, Yue Guan had disappeared into the night.

Ji Xuan walked to the window, looking in the direction of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, his eyes gradually turning cold.