Both Junior Brother Lin Dong and Sister Lin Xia knew about Qingtan's chilling energy, yet neither could relieve her suffering.
Junior Brother Lin Dong could absorb her chilling energy using the Ancestral Stone, but that only removed it.....he couldn't ease the pain she endured while it erupted.
The best solution was for Qingtan to control it herself.
"Brother Lin Xuan, don't waste your energy. It's useless," Qingtan said, holding his hand firmly.
Although her face was tender, she was strong, enduring the pain while forcing a smile.
"Master, do you need me to help her?" a clear voice suddenly appeared in Brother Lin Xuan's mind.
It was the Pill Refining Furnace, Chi Ling.
They had automatically established a spiritual connection.
"Chi Ling, you can help her? Tell me quickly, what should I do?" Brother Lin Xuan asked in surprise. Seeing Qingtan suffer, he felt helpless.
Chi Ling replied quickly, "Master, place her inside the internal space of the furnace. I can control the temperature and warm her body."
Brother Lin Xuan didn't want to reveal Chi Ling's existence yet.
After all, it was a divine artifact, like Junior Brother Lin Dong's Ancestral Stone, and it had to remain secret.
Even if Qingtan knew, it wouldn't be a problem.....he was a transmigrator and could judge her character.
But the timing wasn't right. Their relationship hadn't reached that stage yet.
"Qingtan, I can help, but I need to blindfold you. You can't peek. Only when I remove it can you see."
Time was pressing. Qingtan endured pain every second.
Brother Lin Xuan tore a strip of black cloth from his clothes and blindfolded her.
"Brother Lin Xuan, you do it. I trust you," Qingtan said obediently, placing her faith in him.
She was also curious how he would relieve the long-standing pain of her chilling energy.
Brother Lin Xuan opened the Pill Refining Furnace, which expanded to accommodate them. He lifted Qingtan and entered together.
At the same time, he tried to establish a task:
Task: Help Qingtan relieve the pain of the chilling energy. Reward: Charm +2, Luck +2.
Success! Brother Lin Xuan sighed, "Another useful task… Qingtan is catching up to Junior Brother Lin Dong."
Inside the crimson furnace, the runes glowed, and the temperature rose rapidly.
Under Chi Ling's control, streams of gentle warmth entered Qingtan's body, dissolving her chilling energy.
"Brother Lin Xuan, what did you do? It feels so good!" Qingtan exclaimed, enjoying the relief.
She had long endured unbearable pain from her chilling energy, but the furnace's warmth dissolved it completely.
Her body became warm, and the agony vanished.
Overjoyed, Qingtan grabbed Brother Lin Xuan tightly, fearing the happiness would vanish.
"Don't worry, this is my treasure. It can ease your pain," Brother Lin Xuan said.
The experience was pure bliss, and Qingtan felt a mixture of joy and curiosity.
"Brother Lin Xuan, will your treasure always help me?" she asked, still cautious.
"This treasure will always be available to you," Brother Lin Xuan replied confidently.
Qingtan felt immense security. "Thank you, Brother Lin Xuan!"
Minutes passed as the furnace's warmth continued. Qingtan's face regained its natural flush, and the atmosphere relaxed.
Curious, she asked, "Brother Lin Xuan, can I see your treasure?"
"Not yet. I swear I won't show it to anyone....no one, not even my parents or Junior Brother Lin Dong," he said firmly.
"I'm just curious," Qingtan admitted softly.
The blindfold amplified her senses.
The all-encompassing warmth fascinated her, making her desperate to see the treasure.
Brother Lin Xuan refused decisively, "No, it's not time yet!"
Brother Lin Xuan and Qingtan had only known each other for a short time.
Although their impressions of each other were good after several meetings, their relationship still needed to grow.
At the very least, the mission he had set to "capture Qingtan's heart" had not yet been completed.
This meant Qingtan's feelings for him hadn't reached the stage of deep communication.
The Crimson Spirit was his core secret, and he couldn't reveal it to anyone.
Being able to use it to help Qingtan was already Brother Lin Xuan's limit.
From the perspective of a transmigrator, he knew Qingtan had a pure heart and a simple mind. Even if she learned about it, it wouldn't pose a threat.
If it were anyone else, they could never enjoy a sauna-like experience with the Crimson Spirit.
Qingtan didn't feel upset about being refused.
She was an orphan, abandoned since birth, with a fate harsher than most.
Yet she had been lucky: a harmonious family, a caring brother, and now Brother Lin Xuan had helped her solve the greatest pain in her body.
She was already so fortunate. How could she ask for more?
Qingtan understood that Brother Lin Xuan was not related to her. He had already taken care of her more than enough.
The secret and magical treasure were just curiosities born from her strong desire to learn.
Even if she didn't get to see it, her gratitude would not lessen.
After all, she was not anything to Brother Lin Xuan, and it was already generous that he allowed her to use it.
Why should he share his core secrets?
Their relationship hadn't reached that point yet. Qingtan imagined that if she and Brother Lin Xuan were engaged, maybe he would be fully open with her.
Thinking of this, her cheeks grew even redder.
"Brother Lin Xuan, can I still use your treasure in the future if my cold energy flares up?" Qingtan asked softly.
Brother Lin Xuan looked at her. "Yes, but only when it's just the two of us. I don't want anyone else to see my treasure."
"Okay!" Qingtan nodded obediently, earnestly.
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