Brother Lin Xuan's treasure was only for her to use...that was amazing!
Even though she didn't know what the treasure was, she alone knew of it.
This secret belonged only to them. That alone made her feel happy.
As long as she followed Brother Lin Xuan, she wouldn't need to worry about her cold energy flaring up again
"
Brother Lin Xuan, I'm all better now!" Qingtan said after a while, feeling completely relaxed.
"Good. Wait for me to remove your blindfold."
Brother Lin Xuan jumped out of the alchemy furnace with Qingtan in his arms.
He then stored the furnace in his Universe Bag before taking the blindfold off.
Qingtan opened her eyes, blinking to adjust to the light, and her gaze fell on Brother Lin Xuan's face.
Her eyes shone with tenderness and gratitude.
The past few minutes with her eyes covered felt long.
She had broken free from the shadow of her cold energy.
It was like seeing the sun after clouds, like being reborn.
"
Brother Lin Xuan!" she called out sweetly. The words felt different than before.
She looked around and saw everything was the same as before, yet the warmth she felt was new.
Where did that feeling come from?
Qingtan couldn't help but wonder. How could Brother Lin Xuan control such a treasure so freely?
"Well, that's enough for today. Next time your cold energy flares, come find me in advance," Brother Lin Xuan said.
They left the back mountain and returned to the courtyard.
Brother Lin Xuan finally began collecting his rewards for the day. He had completed five tasks:
A bottle of Grade Three Qi and Blood Pills from Sister Lin Xia.
Constitution +1 and Comprehension +1 from Junior Brother Lin Dong.
Charm +2, Charm +2, and Luck +2 from Qingtan.
The attribute boosts brought a new surge to his body and spirit.
The first appearance of the Charm attribute made him notice subtle changes in his face and presence.
Charm affected not just appearance but also temperament, spirit, and gaze. This time, his improvement was noticeable.
He checked his attribute panel:
Constitution: 12 (Outstanding)
Comprehension: 12 (Outstanding)
Luck: +2 (Cyan)
Charm: 13 (Outstanding)
Previously, his Charm had been only 9, just slightly above average. Now it was truly outstanding.
"Master, open me up. I want to show you a treasure."
The Crimson Spirit's voice rang in his mind.
"You have a treasure too?" Lin Xuan asked, surprised.
He took the Crimson Spirit out of the Universe Bag. Inside floated four thumb-sized, ice-white pills. He picked them up, feeling their cold energy.
"This… is from Qingtan's cold energy?" he asked.
"Yes, Master. Her cold energy is pure Yin Fiend energy, very good for cultivation. When I helped her warm up, I refined the excess into pills. But they carry her aura, so if you dislike it, ignore them," Crimson Spirit explained.
Lin Xuan smiled. He didn't mind at all. He thought of the handkerchief with Qingtan's lilac scent he had used before and felt excited.
"Pure Yin Fiend energy is a blessing for cultivation.
A few flaws don't matter. We'll keep them," he said seriously, storing the pills in his bag.
Am I stealing Junior Brother Lin Dong's opportunity? Lin Xuan thought. Qingtan's energy could have helped Lin Dong gain Yin Pearls for cultivation. Now, those benefits went to him.
"No wonder Luck +2," he smiled.
Lin Dong had been watching Qingtan over the past few days.
"Strange… her cold energy should have flared by now. Why hasn't she reacted?" he wondered.
He hesitated to ask, embarrassed. He couldn't admit he wanted her cold energy to flare, as that would benefit him through the Stone Talisman.
"Could Qingtan be enduring it alone to avoid worrying me?" Lin Dong thought.
Unable to resist, he asked her directly.
"Qingtan, your cold energy hasn't flared for a while. How's your condition?"
"Brother Lin Dong, don't worry. My cold energy is fine now. You don't need to help me resist it anymore," Qingtan said cheerfully.
She felt relaxed, knowing she wouldn't face that pain again.
"What? Are you better? Why don't you need me?" Lin Dong asked, confused, worried, and a bit disappointed.
"It's hard to explain. Just know, you don't need to worry about me anymore," Qingtan said, evasively. She had to protect Brother Lin Xuan's secret.
Junior Brother Lin Dong felt a little lost. The little sister who had always followed him seemed to have grown, now closer to Brother Lin Xuan.
He realized her subtle changes had started when she spent time with Lin Xuan.
"Could it be Brother Lin Xuan?" he asked.
Qingtan avoided his gaze, silent.
"Sure enough, it's him. Your cold energy is so strong that even Dad couldn't fix it. How did Brother Lin Xuan do it?" Lin Dong asked, curious.
His admiration for Brother Lin Xuan grew. No matter how much he chased him, Lin Dong felt he could never catch up.
Even the Stone Talisman couldn't solve Qingtan's problem, but Lin Xuan could.
"Don't ask too many questions, Brother Lin Dong. Brother Lin Xuan helped me. Isn't that enough?" Qingtan said impatiently. She kept the treasure secret as promised.
After speaking, she slipped away, leaving Lin Dong alone, confused.
"Everyone has secrets. I might have underestimated Brother Lin Xuan," he thought, feeling a mix of awe and loss.
Her position in his sister's heart was clearly being surpassed.
Lin Dong sighed, "Alas, a daughter can't be kept!"
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