. A hazy white mist enveloped the spacious hall, and the temperature was no longer as cold as before. The frozen hall gradually thawed, revealing its surface. The dripping sound of falling water was unmistakable.
Deep within the steps, two figures sat cross-legged like statues, while a veiled woman below them watched with expectant eyes, fists clenched.
Ran Qingchen could clearly sense his mother's life force growing stronger, yet as time passed, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Don't worry, it's done."
A sudden voice echoed in his ears, and Ran Qingchen turned around in surprise, only to find that Granny Lu had also arrived.
He had no time to reply, for just as Granny Lu finished speaking, Chen Guan, whose eyes had been tightly closed, suddenly opened them.
"Go!"
The hand resting on the back of the Yin Gu Master slowly moved upwards until it reached his shoulder, then slapped it firmly.
Instantly, the Master of Yin Valley, as if struck by lightning, spat out a mouthful of blood like icy shards. It hissed as it landed on the ground, instantly eroding a small, scaly dent.
No one was alarmed by the sudden scene.
This had happened daily for the past two weeks, a familiar occurrence.
Ran Qingchen deftly stepped forward to help his mother to her feet. The next moment, a teardrop-shaped blue crystal core, enveloped in a blazing strange fire, emerged from her mouth.
He'd been waiting for this moment!
Chen Guan's eyes flashed as he withdrew his hand, taking the previously prepared Yanyang Jade Box and placing it inside.
A smile crossed his face as he gazed at the trembling crystal core within, enveloped in a thin film of strange fire.
"Young Master, Senior Lu, this is the Tianhan Crystal Core. After over ten days of weakening and suppression by the strange fire, it's now at its weakest. It will take three to five years for it to recover."
Without a thought, Chen Guan handed over the jade box.
This thing was now like a blast of the original flame of a severely weakened alien fire. It was the perfect time to refine it, and its preciousness was beyond words.
However, it was useless to him.
Granny Lu nodded slightly, unmoved.
Ran Qingchen put it away with a grateful smile.
"Mr. Chen Guan, thank you for your hard work over the past two weeks. The cold poison and the Heavenly Cold Crystal Core in my mother's body have been cleared. I wonder when she'll wake up?"
"The Valley Master's condition is like a parched land. All the remaining energy is used to sustain life. Now that the hidden dangers have been eliminated, all she needs to do is continuously absorb the energy of heaven and earth to replenish it. When she reaches a certain level, she'll naturally wake up."
"Qingchen understands."
Sensing this, Ran Qingchen also noticed that the energy of heaven and earth was accelerating towards her mother. This was undoubtedly a good sign.
"Miss, take Mr. Chen Guan to rest. I'll take care of the rest,"
Granny Lu said in a humming voice from the bottom of the stairs.
Ran Qingchen nodded, and after confirming that his mother was alright, he relaxed. Looking at Chen Guan, the sadness in his eyes faded, and a mysterious light appeared in his eyes.
Chen Guan bowed slightly to the old woman, then stood up and followed her out.
He had done what he needed to do, and the rest was none of his business.
Exiting Tianyin Pavilion, Chen Guan was about to say goodbye when a beautiful disciple of Yin Gu, seemingly having been waiting for a long time, approached, bearing a mahogany square tray.
On the tray, a storage ring, a jade slip, and several stacked sheets of dark yellow paper lay in order.
"Sir, Yin Gu will always remember your kindness. Here are some herbs and pill recipes as a token of my gratitude. I hope you won't mind."
Ran Qingchen bowed gracefully, his manner sincere.
This tangible benefit was far more reliable than the "eternal friends" the Nalan family had previously spoken of.
"Thank you, Young Valley Master,"
Chen Guan said with a soft smile, without hesitation.
The value of a Semi-Saint could never be measured by these mundane things; these were merely small additions.
Accepting the gift and politely declining Ran Qingchen's offer to personally escort him back to his residence, Chen Guan departed alone.
The night was hazy, and his vision blurred. Amidst
the gurgling forest, a clear spring flowed into the valley.
After resting for a moment, embracing Sect Master Yun's delicate body, Chen Guan finally found time to carefully examine Yin Gu's gift.
First, he saw the storage ring containing the medicinal herbs. As his spiritual power seeped into it, he imagined a mountain of jade boxes!
Even Chen Guan was stunned by the sight.
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Each jade box contained a precious medicinal herb. Chen Guan scanned them briefly; these alone were more than enough for him to refine ten eighth-grade pills.
"No need to say more, just one word: rich!"
Withdrawing his consciousness, Chen Guan retrieved the jade slip.
Ran Qingchen had previously mentioned the medicinal herbs and pill recipes, but not this jade slip.
"High-level Earth-rank, sonic fighting technique."
"'Great Sound, Silent Sound,' stimulated by musical instruments, can cause the enemy's consciousness to lapse into an illusion, leaving them vulnerable to prey. Enemies with less mental power than yours will not even be able to tell they are in an illusion..."
"What a unique fighting technique! Was this also given to you by Sister Qingchen? You have a strong mental power and an understanding of music. This fighting technique is perfect for you."
Yun Yun, regaining her consciousness, also saw the jade slip and, besides admiration, was delighted for Chen Guan.
She knew Chen Guan knew a lot.
She had been conquered step by step by her in the Monster Mountain Range.
"Hmm, a good fighting technique."
Chen Guan smiled and nodded, his satisfaction evident in his expression.
He had seen sonic fighting techniques before; they were available at Canaan Academy, but unfortunately, they were either unsuitable for him or too low-grade to be considered.
This "Great Sound and Silent Voice," on the other hand, seemed tailor-made for him in every way.
Once mastered, both his ability to fight enemies and his ability to survive would be greatly enhanced.
Ran Qingchen had put a lot of thought into this gift.
Putting it away for now, Chen Guan took out the last five recipes.
Without exception, they were all eighth-grade.
"Vajra Glazed Pill, a pill that significantly increases physical strength, allowing a person's physique to rival that of a demon beast. Taking it is extremely painful..."
"Mingzun Pill, a pill that increases the speed of cultivation even for Dou Zun masters."
"..."
"Tianyuan Pill, a pill that significantly improves aptitude, allowing one to achieve the potential of a peerless genius. The weaker the aptitude, the more pronounced the effect."
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Upon seeing the last pill recipe, Yun Yun's breathing quickened. Looking up, her eyes filled with longing.
Family knows family. Although Yun Yun's talent had improved slightly after using the Soul-Pregnant Dust, it was still far from top-tier.
Ignoring Chen Guan, both Little Medical Immortal and Queen Medusa were now far more powerful than her. Given
this situation, it would be impossible for Sect Master Yun to say she wasn't disappointed.
If this continued, the gap would only widen in ten or eight years.
It was precisely for this reason that she had resolutely come to Zhongzhou—to make a difference.
Not aiming to surpass Medusa or Little Medical Immortal, but at least ensuring she wouldn't fall behind.
And now, the opportunity was right in front of her!
Chen Guan understood Yun Yun's thoughts and secretly admired Ran Qingchen's thoughtfulness.
Each of these gifts was useful to him.
Such a coincidence would have been impossible without some careful planning.
"We'll return to the Pill Tower tomorrow, and I'll refine it for you when we get back."
Feeling Yun Yun's burning gaze, Chen Guan reassured her.
"As for the medicinal herbs..."
"Don't worry, most of them can be easily collected. The Young Master has also prepared the more difficult-to-find main ingredients."
Yun Yun's eyes were like water, full of deep affection.
Words couldn't express her feelings, so she sat up straight and responded with actions.
(End of this chapter)