"The Jade Emperor Purple Lily is a very rare Immortal Herb, the rarest among us," Lu'er explained. "It has the ability to enhance soul strength, calm the mind, and boost vitality. It's not suitable for your confidante, Master."
"Lu'er, you can't say that!" After hearing Lu'er's words, Zhu Ziyang and Zhang Lexuan remained silent, but the Jade Emperor Purple Lily spoke first, saying, "You don't understand me, Sister, so how can you determine that this young girl isn't suitable for me? In my opinion, this young girl is very much to my liking!"
"Oh, in that case, you can tell my Master yourself." Lu'er smiled upon hearing this, then floated over to Zhu Ziyang's shoulder.
Zhu Ziyang and Zhang Lexuan both approached the Jade Emperor Purple Lily, eager to hear her esteemed opinion.
"Yu Yu, are you also leaving?" the Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant called out, her voice filled with surprise and sadness.
"Perhaps, You You!" The Jade Emperor Purple Lily answered the Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant ambiguously, then focused her attention on Zhu Ziyang and Zhang Lexuan, or more precisely, on Zhang Lexuan. She said, "Young girl, what is your name? What is your status among humans?"
"My name is Zhang Lexuan, and as for my status, I suppose I'm the academy's Senior Sister," Zhang Lexuan thought for a moment, then said with a smile.
Upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's words, Zhu Ziyang couldn't help but feel emotional, sighing, "Sister Lexuan, you left out another one of your identities, didn't you?"
"Oh, I forgot, I'm also a princess of an Empire," Zhang Lexuan said with a playful smile.
"A princess?!" When the Jade Emperor Purple Lily heard Zhang Lexuan's previous introduction, she had already prepared to give up on her. However, Zhang Lexuan's next sentence rekindled her hope. She asked excitedly, "Then, do you have a chance to become an Empress?"
"We are helping Sister Lexuan become the Empress of the Sun Moon Empire!" Zhu Ziyang quickly replied. He seemed to understand the Jade Emperor Purple Lily's thoughts and vaguely guessed her greatest effect.
"Really?" The Jade Emperor Purple Lily did not easily believe Zhu Ziyang's words, but instead confirmed it with Zhang Lexuan.
"Yes! Ziyang is right." Zhang Lexuan nodded in agreement. Intelligent as she was, she had already realized that this hundred-thousand-year-old Immortal Herb had taken a liking to her.
"That's great!" The Jade Emperor Purple Lily became excited after receiving Zhang Lexuan's affirmative reply. She said, "Then, can I become your Soul Spirit? Although my attributes are not very compatible with your Spirit, my abilities are very well-suited to your status! If you choose me as your Soul Spirit, I can grant you an aura exclusive to emperors and even evolve your Spirit into a unique Emperor Spirit!"
"Yes, you can!" Zhang Lexuan did not refuse. Although the Jade Emperor Purple Lily did not possess Moon bloodline, just as she said, her abilities were very well-suited to what she was about to do. Therefore, Zhang Lexuan chose to agree to the Jade Emperor Purple Lily, believing that Zhu Ziyang shared the same idea.
Zhang Lexuan looked at Zhu Ziyang and indeed saw him nodding at her.
The rest was simple. Zhu Ziyang signed a Soul Spirit contract for Zhang Lexuan and the Jade Emperor Purple Lily. The person and the Immortal Herb quickly transformed into an energy cocoon, beginning to forge their connection.
With Jiang Nannan and Zhang Lexuan both in the process of contracting their Soul Spirits, Zhu Ziyang approached the Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant, hoping to extract some information from her.
"You, don't come any closer!" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant, seeing Zhu Ziyang walking towards her, immediately screamed in fright.
"Zhu Ziyang, you're not really going to harm You You, are you?" Blazing Apricot Charming Sparse also asked with great concern.
"Heh! Don't worry, I have no interest in a plant that is useless except for detoxification." Zhu Ziyang chuckled, first assuring that he had no intention of troubling the Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant, then said, "I just want to ask about the Sea God."
"Then, ask away!" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that Zhu Ziyang wasn't going to harm her. She said, "But, I can't guarantee that I know everything you ask!"
"Heh heh, that's simple. Just tell me everything you know about the Sea God!" Zhu Ziyang said with a smile.
"Ah?" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant was startled at first, then said, "Alright, let me think about how to explain it!"
"No rush, take your time to organize your thoughts!" Zhu Ziyang said with a kind smile on his face.
"Sea God's name is Tang San. He ascended from the Douluo Continent ten thousand years ago. He left behind a Sect force on the Douluo Continent called Tang Sect. The item Sea God entrusted to me is related to this Tang Sect. He said that future descendants of Tang Sect would come to retrieve it. Once I hand over the item to that Tang Sect descendant, he will take me to the God Realm!" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant said, her voice filled with deep anticipation.
"What is it?" Zhu Ziyang asked curiously.
"I can't say!" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant shook her head, refusing to answer.
"Hmm?" Zhu Zi Yang frowned, extending his hand, and a grey Death energy immediately condensed.
"I'll tell you, can't I just tell you?" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant, seeing the Death energy in Zhu Ziyang's hand, immediately chose to back down. She said, "Quickly put that thing away, it's too dangerous!"
"I hope you will be forthcoming and tell me everything you know from now on," Zhu Ziyang said with a cold laugh, "Otherwise, hmph hmph!"
"Yes, yes! I will!" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant nodded repeatedly, saying, "Sea God left behind a book."
"A book? What kind of book?" Zhu Ziyang's face showed intense curiosity upon hearing this. He asked.
"I don't know either! I can't read, and that book is imbued with Sea God's divine sense. Unless it's someone from Tang Sect, it can't be opened at all!" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant's voice carried an emphatic tone. She was very afraid that Zhu Ziyang would make her hand over the book.
"Oh!" Zhu Ziyang nodded, then changed the subject, asking, "Do you think Sea God will really take you to the God Realm?"
"Of course, why wouldn't he?" The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant replied as if it were obvious, "Sea God is a God, how could he deceive a devout believer like me?"
"Oh, is that so?" Zhu Ziyang pondered, not asking further, but falling into deep thought. The Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant's words suddenly made Zhu Ziyang realize that Sea God Tang San was not just Sea God; he also held the Asura God God Position! Why hadn't he asked Xiao Bai earlier what level of God Asura God was? Zhu Ziyang felt a little annoyed.
Half an hour later, Jiang Nannan was the first to awaken. Seven spirit rings, two purple, four black, and one red, shimmered behind her. A small, adorable figure stood on her shoulder, undoubtedly the Moon Laurel Fairy Tea in her fairy form.
The Moon Laurel Fairy Tea's size was similar to Lu'er's, but her main color was bright yellow. Her little skirt and hair accessories were all bright yellow, while her hair and eyes were silvery-white, identical to Jiang Nannan's hair color.
"Hehe, is this a human body? It feels so peculiar!" Cha Cha fiddled with her tiny hands and feet, her face beaming with a smile.
"Alright, don't be too happy yet." Jiang Nannan smiled, pinching her little face, then walked towards Zhu Ziyang, joyfully exclaiming, "Brother, I succeeded! I'm already a Level 73 Spirit Saint!"
"Mm-hmm, I see!" Zhu Ziyang smiled, hugging her and affectionately rubbing her forehead. He said, "Once you reach Spirit Douluo, Cha Cha should still be able to provide you with a spirit ring, which will save a lot of trouble."
"I know." Jiang Nannan said with a giggle, her gaze then falling on Zhang Lexuan, who was still in the process of fusing. She asked curiously, "What Immortal Herb did Sister Lexuan choose?"
"The Jade Emperor Purple Lily, a somewhat special Immortal Herb. For Sister Lexuan, it's a very useful Immortal Herb," Zhu Ziyang explained to Jiang Nannan.
"Jade Emperor Purple Lily?" Jiang Nannan had also heard of this Immortal Herb for the first time, but for some reason, she felt that this Immortal Herb was very suitable for Zhang Lexuan, so she said, "From the name, it really feels very suitable for Sister Lexuan!"
"Right? I think so too!" Zhu Ziyang immediately said with a smile upon hearing Jiang Nannan's words, "This Jade Emperor Purple Lily can grant Sister Lexuan imperial prestige and also evolve her Spirit into an Emperor Spirit. It seems Sister Lexuan is destined to become an Empress!"
"Brother, what is an Emperor Spirit?" Jiang Nannan asked curiously.
"An Emperor Spirit, in fact, is similar to the Beast Kings among Spirit Beast groups. In every numerous ethnic group, there is only one Emperor, such as the Blue Silver Grass and the Blue Silver Emperor," Zhu Ziyang explained. "Not all races have the concept of an Emperor, but the Emperors of races that do have one are inevitably endowed with talent and strength far exceeding their kin."
"I understand." Jiang Nannan said thoughtfully, "Sister Lexuan's Moon Spirit is clearly a Spirit that does not have an Emperor, but the Jade Emperor Purple Lily can evolve her Spirit into an Emperor Spirit. This way, she will have a greater advantage when dealing with the noble forces of the Sun Moon Empire!"
"Hahaha, Nannan is so smart!" Zhu Ziyang laughed heartily, pinching Jiang Nannan's little face and praising her.