"Pre-treatment?"
Jin Yue'er raised her eyebrows, completely baffled.
She looked at Ye Tian with a mix of surprise and confusion, asking cluelessly: "Are you going to chew the Immortal Herb yourself and then feed it to me mouth-to-mouth?"
"Huh?"
All the various thoughts in Ye Tian's mind were abruptly pulled back to reality by Jin Yue'er's 'ignorance'. Feeling both annoyed and amused, he rubbed his forehead helplessly:
"Of course not!"
"..."
Qian Renxue was also stunned by Jin Yue'er's outrageous words, temporarily setting aside her own troubled thoughts as she corrected with exasperation:
"Yue'er, didn't you hear Ye Tian say he's using his Talent Domain for pre-treatment?"
"Oh, that's how it is. What a pity then~"
Understanding dawned on Jin Yue'er's face as she put away the two porcelain bottles.
Her expression clearly showed some disappointment.
"Pity?!"
Qian Renxue stared strangely at Jin Yue'er, her eyes nearly overflowing with wariness.
Jin Yue'er's muttering reached her ears:
"Yeah, I thought I'd get to taste Ye Tian's saliva too~"
"!!!"
Hearing Jin Yue'er's provocative words,
Ye Tian felt no emotional response - only that his entire body broke out in goosebumps.
He felt somewhat disgusted.
Although kissing essentially involved that, describing it that way was really weird!
As for Qian Renxue, after hearing this,
Her previously lowered boundaries instantly skyrocketed again as she exclaimed in shock:
"How could that ever be allowed?!"
No sooner had she spoken,
Than Qian Renxue glared at Jin Yue'er angrily, her eyes full of defensiveness.
But when she saw the mischievous glint in Jin Yue'er's eyes,
Qian Renxue immediately realized she had been tricked by Jin Yue'er.
"Haha..."
Jin Yue'er's cheerful laughter rang in her ears.
Qian Renxue's face flushed red as she clenched her fists and scolded:
"Well now, Yue'er, you've grown quite bold, daring to mess with me!"
"Haha... Sister Xue, I was just joking! See? My brain isn't useless after all!"
Jin Yue'er nimbly jumped back, avoiding Qian Renxue's attempt to grab her.
"It's never worked properly when it matters!"
Qian Renxue retorted mercilessly.
"Nonsense...!"
Jin Yue'er's expression shifted slightly, growing somewhat angry.
She hated two types of people most - those who looked down on her, and those who belittled her intelligence and insulted her mental capacity!
She wasn't stupid - she just preferred not to think too hard.
From her experience, overthinking tended to kill happiness!
She didn't want to live such an exhausting life.
"Alright you two, stop fooling around for now."
Ye Tian raised both hands in a calming gesture, interrupting the impending catfight between the two girls. He instructed softly:
"Let's make the most of our time. Xue Er, you need to absorb the Lovesick Heartbreak Red immediately, then hunt for your Fourth Soul Ring. As for Yue'er, your Immortal Herb will have to wait a few more days... I need to make more thorough preparations."
"Mhmm! I understand, I'm not in any hurry."
Jin Yue'er nodded.
Her cultivation level was the lowest among the three anyway, and she had less drive for power.
"No problem, Xiao Tian, I'll start right away."
Qian Renxue pursed her lips and agreed without hesitation.
In her view,
The thrill of breaking through in cultivation was only surpassed by the sensations brought by Ye Tian's Pills and the satisfaction of intimate contact with Ye Tian.
Of course she was very willing to cultivate.
"In that case, let's each attend to our own matters for now."
"Agreed!"
As Ye Tian's words fell, Qian Renxue turned and walked toward the cliff face away from the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
"Hehe~" Jin Yue'er smiled at Ye Tian before quickly following after her.
Staring at Qian Renxue's retreating figure, her lips puckered in determination. She would eventually make Sister Xue witness her extraordinary wisdom! Her earlier remarks weren't entirely joking—she had merely been testing Sister Xue's boundaries. But regardless, she and Qian Renxue would remain eternal sisters.
"Sister Xue, do your best! Once you're recovered, Grandpa will immediately help you with the Soul Hunt."
"Understood. Remember to stay away from the spring."
"..."
Ye Tian watched the two women and shook his head helplessly. Yet Qian Renxue's words reminded him of something crucial. With a slight thought, he raised his hand, and a shimmering sphere of red and blue light materialized in his palm, spinning rapidly.
Under the operation of his Talent Domain, streaks of crimson seeped from his palm. Eventually, mingled with wisps of white mist surrounding him, they condensed into over a dozen blood-jade-like Pills, vivid and dazzling.
Clutching the blood-forged Pills, Ye Tian hurried after Jin Yue'er and rejoined Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others.
"Your Excellency, Senior, and Yue'er—these Pills can resist the backlash from the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire. Please take them quickly. Even at a distance, prolonged exposure may cause physical harm. Judging by Brother Dugu's complexion, he's likely already experiencing chest tightness and shortness of breath. Especially your daughter..."
As he spoke, Ye Tian glanced toward Dugu Xin.
"Tsk, Brother Ye Tian, you're truly remarkable!" Dugu Xin marveled, never expecting someone so young to be not only wealthy and knowledgeable but also skilled in diagnosis. His astonishment didn't hinder his actions as he accepted several Pills and thanked heartily, "Thank you, Brother Ye Tian. These Pills couldn't have come at a better time. Without my father, my Yan Yan would have collapsed long ago."
"Thank you~"
Seated beside Dugu Xin, Dugu Yan also expressed her gratitude to Ye Tian. As she spoke, her cheeks inexplicably flushed pink, and she added, "Previously... it was thanks to Grandpa, and also your Marrow Cleansing Pill."
"You're welcome, little sister."
Ye Tian smiled at Dugu Yan. The Marrow Cleansing Pill might have indeed helped somewhat, though he suspected her embarrassment stemmed from possibly emitting some undignified sounds while taking it.
"Hehe~"
Jin Yue'er quickly bounded over, scooping up the Pills from Ye Tian's hand like picking beans.
"Ye Tian, these came just in time. When I saw you climbing up bare-bottomed earlier, the backlash made my nose bleed again."
"Uh... hehe..."
Ye Tian's smile stiffened at Jin Yue'er's remark. He had worked so hard to move past that incident!
Hearing this, Dugu Yan couldn't help but cover her cheeks, timidly glancing at the anatomical differences between Ye Tian and herself. Ye Tian sighed inwardly, realizing her blush might not have been about the Pill but his earlier... unrestrained performance.
Ignoring Ye Tian's glare, Jin Yue'er twirled the crimson Pill between her fingers and turned away, chuckling mischievously.
"Hehe~ Grandpa, Yue'er will feed you the medicine. Eat more, at your age it's time to start paying attention to your health."
"Only with good health can you be our strong backing."
"Haha!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo couldn't help but laugh, his eyes full of affection as he took the pill. "Alright Yue'er, Grandpa needs to focus on protecting Little Xue now."
"Understood, Grandpa."
Jin Yue'er pouted slightly, sitting cross-legged on the ground while tossing a blood pill into her mouth. She smacked her lips and frowned:
"Why does this pill taste salty?"
"Isn't that perfect for replenishing your blood?"
Ye Tian remarked casually.
"..."
Nearby, Qian Renxue, who had just finished regulating her breathing, couldn't help but open her eyes. She gave Ye Tian and Jin Yue'er an amused glance before withdrawing her gaze, slowly raising the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her hands.
She didn't need to consume Ye Tian's pills.
After the Lovesick Heartbreak Red acknowledged her as its master, this King of Immortal Herbs was sufficient to protect her from the interference of the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire. Once she consumed the immortal herb, there would be no need to worry about such matters at all.
The Lovesick Heartbreak Red had already recognized its master.
When Qian Renxue lifted it and contemplated consuming it, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red directly transformed into a crimson light and flew into her mouth.
"What?!"
Qian Renxue was momentarily stunned.
Ye Tian's voice sounded by her ear.
"Xue Er, this is normal. Just circulate your soul power to absorb it."
"Mm!"
Qian Renxue quickly regained her composure.
Not daring to delay, she immediately closed her eyes and began circulating her soul power to digest it.
Hum—!
In an instant,
a golden-red glow emanated from within Qian Renxue's body.