When she returned to the Piaomiao Sect, it was already late at night, and the moonlight was like silver.
Wu Yan (Yan) avoided all the patrolling disciples and returned silently to her cave dwelling on Zhuqu Peak.
As soon as she arrived home, Wu Yan (Inner) could not wait to grab Wu Yan (Yan)’s hand, her expression excited as she said, “Quick, quick, quick! Hurry up and take out that Soul-Nourishing Jade!”
Wu Yan (Yan) sat cross-legged on the stone bed and took the warm Soul-Nourishing Jade from her Storage Ring.
The jade pendant flickered with a milky white light in the night. The moment it was taken out, the restless aura within the entire cave dwelling instantly settled down.
She formed hand seals with both hands, causing the Soul-Nourishing Jade to levitate at the point between her eyebrows, connecting her Divine Sense to the jade.
As pure spiritual power poured into the Soul-Nourishing Jade, a cool, gentle current of air—carrying a power that nourished things silently—immediately flowed from the jade into her sea of consciousness.
Within her sea of consciousness, the mental world, which had been turbulent due to the pulling of Sword Chi and Demonic Chi, was instantly nourished and stabilized.
“Phew—so comfortable~”
Beside her, Wu Yan (Inner) also narrowed her eyes, enjoying the long-lost tranquility brought by the Soul-Nourishing Jade.
“This thing is indeed not bad. Little Wu Yan, seeing how sensible you are, I won’t trouble you tonight.”
“Three simple rules,” Wu Yan (Yan)’s cold voice rang out.
“Huh?”
Wu Yan (Inner) was somewhat surprised. She looked up lazily, revealing a dangerous smile.
“You actually dare to negotiate terms with me? Don’t forget who the master of this body is!”
“At least for now, it is me.”
Wu Yan (Yan) calmly stated the fact.
“Setting these three rules with you is also giving you a chance. If you violate the agreement, I will destroy this jade at all costs.”
Her words were light, yet they carried a type of unquestionable determination.
Wu Yan (Inner) had no choice but to wave her hand impatiently. “Fine, fine, speak. Hurry up, don’t disturb my enjoyment.”
“First, you are not allowed to release killing intent at will in public;
Second, without my permission, you are not allowed to seize control of the body;
Third, I haven’t thought of it yet, but if you can do the first two, you can use this Soul-Nourishing Jade for two hours every day.”
Wu Yan (Inner) was silent for a while, then let out a light laugh:
“Sure, Little Wu Yan. You’ve learned how to handle me? Deal. Anyway, I’m too lazy to move. Looking at your rigid expression while seeing you suffer every day is also quite interesting.”
A consensus was barely reached.
Thus, after several days of hard work, Wu Yan (Yan) could finally rest—
Wait, she forgot to deliver the medicine to her Master.
Wu Yan (Yan) took out the remaining Nine Nether Blood Lingzhi and slowly simmered it over a gentle flame, supplemented with a few herbs to relax the muscles and stimulate the blood. A bowl of medicinal cuisine specifically for Xia Lingshuang was finished.
Carrying the medicine to the front of Xia Lingshuang’s cave dwelling, Wu Yan (Yan) knocked on the door.
There was no response.
So Wu Yan (Yan) followed the method she had used to enter Xia Lingshuang’s cave dwelling previously and successfully went inside.
Although the night was deep, Xia Lingshuang had not yet rested.
Turbid white spiritual energy surrounded her, and snowflakes were mixed within the flow of energy, forming an ice field around Xia Lingshuang.
Xia Lingshuang sat in the middle of the ice field, her face pale.
Wu Yan (Yan) could tell at a glance that although there was much spiritual energy around Xia Lingshuang, the amount she could absorb was pathetically small.
This was related to her completely damaged meridians.
“Master, it is time for your medicine.”
Even though she knew Xia Lingshuang did not want to be disturbed during cultivation and even less wanted to see her, Wu Yan (Yan) still spoke up to stop Xia Lingshuang.
With a “swoosh” sound.
The spiritual energy that had been surrounding Xia Lingshuang instantly dissipated.
Her tightly closed eyes slowly opened. Her originally calm gaze suddenly held a few hints of disgust upon seeing Wu Yan (Yan) standing at the door holding the medicine bowl.
“Master, forgive the interruption. You should take your medicine.”
“And if your Master says I will not eat it?” As soon as Xia Lingshuang spoke, the temperature in the room felt as if it had dropped to ten degrees below zero.
Wu Yan (Yan) originally wanted to explain, but just as she opened her mouth, she suddenly thought of something.
Pausing for a moment, she placed the medicine bowl on the table and stared into Xia Lingshuang’s eyes, saying, “Then I can only feed it to Master just like I did before.”
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became extremely tense.
Wu Yan (Yan) could see the undisguised loathing and hatred in Xia Lingshuang’s beautiful eyes.
“Heh!” Xia Lingshuang suddenly gave a cold laugh. “As expected of my good disciple.”
After saying that, she stood up, walked to the table, picked up the medicine bowl, and drained it in one gulp.
After finishing, Xia Lingshuang smashed the bowl in her hand toward Wu Yan (Yan).
Bang—
The medicine bowl was bounced away after hitting Wu Yan (Yan)’s protective spiritual energy, falling to the ground and shattering into several pieces.
“Can you leave now, my good disciple?”
She bit down hard on the words “good disciple,” as if emphasizing something.
Wu Yan (Yan) bent down and picked up the shards on the ground, while also cleaning up any debris that might have been left behind.
“Naturally. This disciple will withdraw. I hope Master can rest well and take care of your health.”
After speaking, Wu Yan (Yan) left silently.
“Hahaha, taking such kindness for granted and treating it like trash!” Wu Yan (Inner) floated in mid-air, clutching her stomach as she laughed loudly, occasionally pretending to wipe her eyes.
“You really are something, Little Wu Yan. Even after that old woman treated you like that, you can still endure it.”
“If it were me, I would have slapped her across the face long ago to show her how to appreciate a favor!”
Wu Yan (Yan) shot a cold glance at Wu Yan (Inner). “Whose fault do you think all of this is? Tomorrow’s Soul-Nourishing Jade time is halved.”
“Wait, wait, wait! On what grounds? I didn’t violate the terms in the three rules!” Wu Yan (Inner) argued anxiously.
“You violated them.”
“When?”
“Just now. I’ve thought of the third rule: you are not allowed to make me unhappy.”
“No way! I don’t accept that!”
Wu Yan (Inner) began rolling around in the air, looking somewhat cute.
The corner of Wu Yan (Yan)’s mouth curved slightly.
The peace brought by the Soul-Nourishing Jade was immediate.
In the following day, although Wu Yan (Yan)’s injuries were not yet fully healed, the stability of her soul allowed her to circulate spiritual power more efficiently.
In addition to cultivating and healing, she spent her time thinking about how to treat Xia Lingshuang’s injuries and how to make Yu Qingyao’s strength progress further.
Calculating the time, it had been about a day. With Yu Qingyao’s cultivation level, it was about time for her to return from Qingshan City to the Piaomiao Sect.
Sure enough, at noon that day, Yu Qingyao returned to Zhuqu Peak with the Thunder-Struck Wood.
Yu Qingyao walked into the main hall with a look of joy, holding a brocade box containing the Thunder-Struck Wood in her hands.
“Master, this disciple has found Thousand-Year Lightning-Struck Wood to use as a medicinal catalyst for you. This item is full of medicinal properties and will surely help you repair your meridians and expel your hidden ailments!”
Looking at the brocade box in Yu Qingyao’s hands, a flash of surprise and relief crossed Xia Lingshuang’s eyes.
“Qingyao is very thoughtful.”
At this moment, Wu Yan (Yan) also walked into the hall, standing to the side after offering her greetings.
Perhaps due to the joy of obtaining the Thousand-Year Lightning-Struck Wood, neither Yu Qingyao nor Xia Lingshuang cast so much as a glance toward Wu Yan (Yan).
She glanced at the brocade box, her expression flat.
“Since the medicinal catalyst is here, let us prepare to refine the Five Elements Meridian-Connecting Pill,” Xia Lingshuang said.
Right then, Wu Yan (Inner) floated by Wu Yan (Yan)’s ear. She took a look at that piece of Thunder-Struck Wood and suddenly let out a cold laugh:
“Heh, idiots. This Thunder-Struck Wood was unearthed less than half a month ago; its dry, violent energy hasn’t been purged yet. If they just boil it for that old woman to drink, her already fragile meridians will be burned to nothing by the lightning fire. At that time, forget about recovering her cultivation—she’ll directly become a complete cripple.”
Wu Yan (Yan) was startled.
“It can’t be used directly?”
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