Chapter 416: You Are So Sweet
Hearing Xiao Jietian's words, Xuan Yi stopped in her tracks. The moment she turned around, something floated toward her. She instinctively reached out and caught it.
Looking down at the item in her hand, she saw a luminous white vine-like medicinal herb.
Xuan Yi recognized it instantly—Heavenly Spirit Jade Vine. It was an extremely rare soul-healing herb and a main ingredient for the seventh-rank Soul Gathering Pill. Such herbs were notoriously difficult to find.
Moreover, she could tell from the fresh cut marks that it had been picked not long ago.
Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Jietian's gentle yet firm voice reached her. "You should refine it first. Recovering your soul is the most important thing right now."
His tone was soft, but it carried an unyielding strength that left no room for refusal.
Xuan Yi's fingertips trembled slightly. She clenched the Heavenly Spirit Jade Vine tightly, gently bit her lower lip, and stared deeply at Xiao Jietian's back.
He claims he has no cultivation, yet how could someone without strength obtain something like this? Medicinal herbs of this level are usually guarded by powerful demonic beasts.
Just wait. Sooner or later, I'll uncover all your secrets and see how arrogant you can be then.
Her heart stirred. After a moment of silence, she finally nodded gently. "Alright."
She said nothing more, returned to the stone bed, sat cross-legged, and carefully held the Heavenly Spirit Jade Vine in her palm.
She immediately circulated her cultivation technique, slowly channeling her Dou Qi into the vine.
In an instant, the vine glowed with a soft white light, like moonlight pouring down. Wisps of pure soul power overflowed from it, merging into her Sea of Consciousness like a gentle stream.
After a brief look, he closed the panel and began cultivating as well.
Time passed quietly inside the cave. Everyone focused on their own tasks, and only the faint sound of Dou Qi flowing could be heard.
Two hours later, Xuan Yi sensed movement nearby. She opened her eyes and saw Xiao Ling sitting on the ground with various medicinal herbs laid out neatly in front of her.
Curiosity flashed in her eyes. She stood up slowly and walked over to the little girl.
At that moment, Xiao Ling was carefully counting the herbs. Feeling the light dim, she looked up and saw Xuan Yi approaching.
"Little Ling'er, why aren't you cultivating? Why have you laid out so many medicinal herbs?"
Not far away, Xiao Jietian heard the voices and slowly opened his eyes. He turned his head and saw Xuan Yi squatting in front of Xiao Ling with her back to him.
His eyes held clear appreciation as he looked at her. Even in his loose robe, her curvaceous and graceful figure was impossible to hide. She truly possessed one of the most top-tier physiques in this world.
Xuan Yi also noticed Xiao Jietian's gaze. She turned her head slightly and glanced at him. In his eyes, she saw only pure appreciation for beauty—no trace of the desire or lewdness she often encountered from other men.
After that brief glance, she ignored him and continued watching Xiao Ling, who was still diligently sorting the herbs.
"I'm preparing medicinal herbs to refine pills, Aunt Xuan. How are you feeling now? Are you better?" Xiao Ling finished counting, narrowed her eyes into crescents, and asked with a sweet smile.
"Much better." Xuan Yi gently stroked Xiao Ling's small head. These two little girls were not only beautiful and incredibly talented in cultivation at such a young age, but they also spoke so sweetly. She absolutely adored them.
After hearing Xiao Ling's words, Xuan Yi carefully examined the herbs on the ground. As a peak eighth-rank alchemist, she could naturally guess what kind of pill they were meant for.
As she looked, a look of surprise gradually appeared on her face. She picked up a blue fruit called Spirit Soul Fruit and stared intently at Xiao Ling. "Are you planning to refine a third-rank Soul Cultivation Pill?"
"Yes! Aunt Xuan, you're amazing! You guessed it right away," Xiao Ling said with feigned admiration.
"You clever little thing—only your mouth is sweet. Unlike some people whose mouths never speak a single truth."
As Xuan Yi spoke, she glanced meaningfully at Xiao Jietian, who was sitting idly with his cheek propped on his hand.
Xiao Jietian pointed at himself as if asking, "Are you talking about me?"
"Hehe…" Xiao Ling looked at the two adults and couldn't help giggling. She then said to Xuan Yi, "Aunt Xuan, I'm going to start now."
Xuan Yi did not hesitate. She stood up and retreated more than ten steps. She was very curious about Xiao Ling's alchemy skills. A three-year-old at Dou Huang realm and already a third-rank alchemist—this level of talent was simply unheard of. If word got out, it would make countless people feel ashamed enough to want to end their lives.
Born at a height others could only dream of reaching—this was the true difference between a prodigy and an ordinary person.
Under Xuan Yi's surprised gaze, the golden-red bracelet on Xiao Ling's wrist transformed into a golden-red medicinal cauldron.
It was her first time seeing a bracelet that could turn into a cauldron. Although curious, she chose not to ask about it for now.
A gentle green liquid flame appeared in Xiao Ling's hand. She controlled it carefully and sent it into the cauldron through the opening.
This was the Life Spirit Flame that Xiao Jietian had obtained from the system. Compared to other flames, it was relatively gentle and excellent for alchemy. It could also extend lifespan. He had created a sub-flame of it and given it to Xiao Ling. Additionally, Xiao Ling was born with the Fire Phoenix Flame in her body.
"This is the Life Spirit Flame?" Xuan Yi recognized it at a glance. It was ranked fifth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking.
However, she felt this flame was not as strong as a true fifth-ranked flame, though it could still compare to the top fifteen. It must be a sub-flame. If Xiao Ling possessed this sub-flame, then the real Life Spirit Flame must be with them as well. Moreover, she sensed an even more powerful flame hidden within Xiao Ling's body.
With a serious expression, Xiao Ling controlled the flame to calcine and refine the medicinal herbs.
Xuan Yi observed every step carefully. She found that Xiao Ling's control over the flame was extremely precise—even a sixth-rank alchemist might not reach her level.
About an hour later, Xiao Ling slapped the cauldron. The lid flew open, and a green pill fell into her small hand.
She let out a soft breath. This was her first time successfully refining a third-rank high-grade pill.
She looked at Xiao Jietian. He smiled and nodded at her several times, his smile filled with clear praise.
Seeing her father's approval, Xiao Ling's face showed relief and a heartfelt smile.
She took the pill directly to Xuan Yi and held it out. "Aunt Xuan, this is for you to eat." Her voice was clear, still carrying a slight panting from the effort of refining.
Hearing Xiao Ling's words, Xuan Yi froze in place.
For her… to eat?
Refined… specifically for her?