Jiang Zhiyi slowly spoke, “The world is divided into life and death. For the living, we call it medicine; for the dead, we call it poison. Extremes reverse—when medicine reaches its peak, it becomes poison; when poison reaches its peak, it becomes medicine. By using spirit flowers to refine pills, there is give and take—it is also possible to nourish the flowers with medicine. So, by turning the most extreme poison into the strongest medicine, you can bring spirit herbs back to life.”
Wu Shan nodded in full agreement, adding, “That process is extremely difficult. Without peerless talent, one would be consumed by backlash at the stage of transforming the medicine! Jiang Lin must have used one of the deepest techniques from the Ancient Poison Scripture. I didn’t expect someone so young to already wield it so skillfully! And he even had the energy to refine the Fragrance Pills afterward—what a monstrous talent!”
These words made stars flash in Long Xiyue’s eyes. She no longer possessed her bloodline essence, couldn’t cultivate, and couldn’t master even ordinary alchemy. She had thought the Heaven and Earth Alchemy Style was her breakthrough, but it had nearly gotten her killed.
Still… she could learn poison arts! She could protect herself, even reverse life and death. And right before her was a peerless genius who could teach her.
[Ding! Heavenly Dao Marriage triggered. Fated Dao Companion: “Jiang Lin”!]
A favorability system? Late, but it arrived!
What was that voice in her head?
[Ding! This system is derived from the Heavenly Dao and is a Destiny Opportunity possessed only by the host. Only the host can hear it!]
[Ding! Favorability interface unlocked. Increasing the favorability of the Fated Dao Companion will grant corresponding rewards! (Rewards at 10, 100, 500, 1000… Favorability, the higher the favorability, the better the reward!)]
What the hell? Jiang Lin was her Fated Dao Companion? Looking at the peerless figure outside, Long Xiyue shyly shrank her neck. That scoundrel didn’t seem so unpleasant after all.
[Tip: At 1000 favorability, you can restore a trace of your bloodline essence!]
“Bloodline essence? Can I regain my original dragon source bloodline?”
Thinking of the essence stolen by Long Zhan, she completely lost her composure.
[Ding! Only a trace of bloodline essence can be restored—not even one percent of the original bloodline. If the evaluation is at the highest grade, it can be restored to one percent.]
“That’s enough! As long as I have bloodline essence, I can cultivate again! Even if it’s slow, I won’t be like a cripple. I’ve searched for over ten years and used every means, yet couldn’t restore it—and now I’ve stumbled upon this so easily? Only a Heavenly Dao opportunity could have such fortune!”
“Favorability? It’s just that lecher Jiang Lin. That’s easy to handle!”
Meanwhile, on Jiang Lin’s side, the dust had settled.
Wu Shan couldn’t help but praise again, “A top genius with extraordinary comprehension, already far surpassing Xiao Dong…”
Jiang Zhiyi’s eyes flickered coldly. “Lin’er’s matters don’t need the Xiao family to concern themselves. You’d better explain to the world why a Dragon General became a Xiao family general.” Visit novelping . com for the full chapter.
Tension instantly filled the air.
“What’s going on?” Jiang Lin asked as he approached, sensing the hostility.
“Zhiyi-jie, let it go. Mr. Yue didn’t do it on purpose. If this blows up, none of us will have an easy time explaining it. Mr. Yue’s alchemy caused the flowers to wither, Princess Xiyue brought him to such a secret place, Zhiyi-jie could have intervened but didn’t, and General Wu trespassed into the royal scenic grounds… We’re all responsible, so let’s keep the peace.”
Although everyone wore a look of displeasure, they all agreed.
Jiang Lin’s mind, however, was sharper. With Wu Shan present, Xiao Dong couldn’t be targeted directly. The best move now was to settle things quietly. Still, this had been a serious blow to Xiao Dong—he was gravely injured, and by a special type of true qi. Recovery would be difficult…
No—he could take the chance to harm him further!
“Zhiyi-jie, you’ll need a special pill to treat him. Just take one out and give it to Mr. Yue to heal him.”
Before Jiang Zhiyi could respond, Jiang Lin’s voice sounded in her mind. “Give him the Essence-Dragon and Vigorous-Tiger Pill.”
Jiang Zhiyi smiled faintly—this boy was truly devious. That pill would cripple Xiao Dong’s ability to produce heirs. Still, since he was Lin’er’s enemy, there was no reason to be merciful.
She tossed a dragon-patterned pill over. “My Azure Plume true qi can only be dispelled with my pills… Take it and get out.”
“Many thanks, Azure Plume Pill Immortal. I take my leave!” Wu Shan accepted the pill and disappeared with Xiao Dong.
Jiang Zhiyi then glared at Liu Ziyang and his companions, sending them fleeing in fright.
“Alright, Lin’er, Xiyue, I have matters to attend to. You two handle your own business. Lin’er, don’t forget what I told you—I’ll be waiting for the day you accomplish it.” With a special smile, she glanced at Jiang Lin before flying toward the Heavenly Dao Sect. Some old fellows there might need a bit of intimidation.
The scene quieted, leaving only Jiang Lin, Long Xiyue, and a dazed Shangguan Yaoyao.
“Jiang Lin, thank you for this time. I—”
“Stop. I prefer you the way you were before—headstrong and unreasonable. Kindly return to that.”
Long Xiyue gritted her teeth and rushed at him. “Jiang Lin, you’re asking for death!”
“Stop, stop, we’re not done here yet!”
She frowned. “What else?” This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
“Give these four Hundred Fragrance Pills to the Empress, and this Myriad Fragrance Pill to His Majesty. Don’t refuse—after such a commotion, he’ll investigate everything clearly. Just explain the situation truthfully—no embellishing, no lies. Also, take this—inside is a top-grade heaven-tier technique, Myriad Flowers Record. It can be used to refine qi and temper the body. I’m giving it to you.”
He tossed the scroll to a stunned Long Xiyue, utterly unconcerned.
“You’re not keeping the Myriad Fragrance Pill… and you’re just giving me this heaven-tier technique?”
Inwardly, Jiang Lin snorted. With your father’s pettiness, I wouldn’t dare keep anything from the royal secret realm. Besides, with my Instant Comprehension talent, I’ve already mastered it. Better to gift it for goodwill.
“This technique is useless to me. It’s yours.”
“Can you teach me the poison arts?” Long Xiyue had held this question in for a long time.
“Poison arts don’t suit you.”
“Tch, stingy. Just try—hey, where are you going?”
“To eat! You vexing little enchantresses will starve me to death!”
“I’ll come with you—my treat!”
“No need. I have plans.”
Long Xiyue watched Jiang Lin pull Shangguan Yaoyao away, gritting her teeth, her loli face flushed with anger. It was for two reasons—his attitude, and the fact that her favorability system had just failed three evaluations in a row, ranking her at the absolute bottom.
[Ding! Favorability +1!]
After all that, only one point gained?!
Jiang Lin, are you blind? I’m such a cute loli, and you’re not moved at all? Excessive! Outrageous!
Watching him leave, her lips curved into a smile. “Jiang Lin, I know you have many secrets, and you’ll never tell me directly. Then I’ll investigate for myself.”
She crushed a talisman and followed his trail. “Let’s see what you’re up to. As the saying goes, know yourself and your enemy, and you’ll never lose a battle!”