Chapter 8 : Acknowledgments

The quality of Heaven-tier pills depends on two aspects: the herbs and the technique.

The herbs the pharmacy elder found were all top-grade.

Bai Jingxian’s technique was unique among alchemists.

Ordinary refining would yield at most one Heaven-tier pill.

But he was different.

At least two per batch.

Moreover, with Xiao Cang’s help.

Heaven-tier pills were like candy beans to him.

Ji Chanxi squatted to the side.

Her hands propped under her chin.

She quietly watched Bai Jingxian refine pills.

Occasionally taking out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat.

After one hour.

The herbs were exhausted.

The pills were complete.

All top-grade Heaven-tier.

Bai Jingxian stuffed several porcelain white small bottles into Ji Chanxi’s arms at once.

Before refining, he had taken her pulse.

These pills, once taken, could clear the hidden injuries accumulated over the years.

And also enhance divine soul strength.

She opened one bottle.

The pill fragrance was refreshing and heart-splendid.

The pills emitted a faint golden glow.

Ji Chanxi did not understand alchemy.

But she knew how to appraise pills.

She checked them one by one.

All Heaven-tier pills.

“Senior Brother Jingxian, this is too precious.”

“I cannot accept.”

Ji Chanxi’s voice grew softer.

As if somewhat uneasy.

Bai Jingxian glanced at her indifferently.

He softly said.

“Take them.”

“Consider it my investment in you.”

“Investment?”

“Mhm.”

“I told you before.”

“I’m really looking forward to having one more junior sister.”

“Moreover, Chanxi’s qualifications are outstanding.”

“You have the potential for the Eighth Realm.”

“If you reach the Eighth Realm in the future.”

“Your senior brother might even need your care.”

“Senior Brother Jingxian overestimates me too much.”

Ji Chanxi’s eyelashes lowered a few degrees.

Slightly trembling.

Senior Brother is so good to me.

Then I must also meet his expectations.

Ji Chanxi softly said.

“I will absolutely not let Senior Brother down.”

“I believe in you.”

Bai Jingxian chuckled lightly.

But in the next moment.

A fragrant breeze brushed his face.

Bai Jingxian’s pupils widened slightly.

A soft touch suddenly came to his lips.

Gone in an instant.

So soft.

Bai Jingxian touched his moist lips.

Staring blankly at Ji Chanxi before him.

Ji Chanxi’s cheeks were flushed pink.

Like peach blossoms blooming in early spring.

She herself didn’t know where the courage came from.

Her body had moved naturally.

The night was silent.

Insects chirped faintly.

“Consider it Chanxi’s thanks to Senior Brother Jingxian.”

Ji Chanxi softly said.

Her heartbeat began to race again.

Bai Jingxian felt a bit helpless.

He lowered his gaze to Ji Chanxi.

Reached out and lightly pinched her cheek.

Her cheeks were red like ripe apples.

Making one want to take a bite.

“Very rash, little Chanxi.”

“I… I am willing.”

Ji Chanxi stubbornly raised her head.

Her body had already gone soft.

Her legs trembled slightly.

But she still tried to stand steady.

After a while.

Bai Jingxian released his hand.

Patted her head.

“Alright, alright.”

Ji Chanxi looked at him reluctantly.

She suddenly grabbed Bai Jingxian’s hand.

Placed it on her cheek and gently rubbed against it.

Bai Jingxian’s hand grew hotter.

Her eyes were like a pool of spring water.

Rippling with gentle light.

Yet faintly revealing a bit of infatuation.

“Senior Brother Jingxian, let me rub a bit more…”

“Chanxi, like this, it’s hard for your senior brother to handle.”

“If it’s hard, then don’t handle it.”

“How long do you want?”

“Forever.”

Bai Jingxian’s mouth twitched slightly.

He raised his other hand.

Lightly tapped her forehead.

“You wish.”

“At most one cup of tea’s time.”

Ji Chanxi’s loss was visible to the naked eye.

But she quickly cheered up.

At least Senior Brother did not refuse me.

Ji Chanxi grew even happier.

Suddenly feeling an impulse to nibble his fingers.

Would that be too improper?

A trace of shyness and unease surged in Ji Chanxi’s eyes.

Better not.

Senior Brother allowing her such presumption was already giving her face.

More would be excessive.

Ji Chanxi closed her eyes.

Quietly rubbing.

Her fingertips occasionally sliding over the back of his hand.

Faintly feeling some warmth.

Bai Jingxian actually didn’t mind that much.

It seemed he especially liked girls clinging to him.

But his mood carried a trace of gloom.

If Senior Sister had seen just now.

What would her feelings be?

Hua Yuliu would at most give him a disdainful look.

Perhaps even call him frivolous.

Seducing female disciples everywhere.

Incurring a body full of romantic debts.

A bit exaggerated.

Maybe she would have no reaction.

Having severed seven emotions and six desires.

How could she feel jealous because of his closeness with another woman?

It was all just his imagination.

Bai Jingxian inadvertently lowered his head.

But found Ji Chanxi’s eyes had suddenly become extremely resentful.

Like an abandoned kitten.

“Senior Brother Jingxian, are you thinking of another woman?”

“?”

“If Senior Brother doesn’t want to answer, forget it.”

Anyway, I have no right to ask.

Our relationship is merely senior brother and junior sister.

Ji Chanxi’s eyelashes trembled slightly.

Her expression showed a bit of loss.

A trace of inexplicable guilt rose in Bai Jingxian’s heart.

One cup of tea is neither long nor short.

But Ji Chanxi was already very satisfied.

Bai Jingxian and Ji Chanxi sat on the stone bench.

Softly exchanging insights on the Moonlit Sword Art.

Soon after.

Bai Jingxian taught Ji Chanxi swordsmanship hand-over-hand again.

Ji Chanxi listened seriously.

This time her mind was unexpectedly clear.

Not dizzy like before.

She practiced the wielding style.

After all, controlling style required a large number of spirit swords.

And very high demands on the divine soul.

In short, no money.

When the Moonlit Sword Art reaches great completion.

One can take a wisp of moonlight as sword.

The sword edge falls like a fleeting epiphyllum.

Looking back.

Devastation everywhere.

The only one who has reached great completion so far.

Is his master Yan Zhuyue.

A cultivator once witnessed that astonishing sword.

Wrote with brush: “Cold moon like frost illuminates ten thousand rivers, one sword across the sky severs evil passes.”

Yan Zhuyue was amused by it for half a day.

The four forms after the fifth in Moonlit Sword Art are extremely difficult to comprehend.

Even Hua Yuliu would take several months to comprehend one form.

If it were Pei Siyun with her Enlightened Sword Body.

How many forms could she comprehend?

After this assessment.

He should start taking action.

Hopefully he can find information about her.

Ji Chanxi sat on the stone bench.

Her little face flushed red.

Mouth breathing lightly.

Bai Jingxian pushed a cup of tea in front of her.

Ji Chanxi accepted the cup.

Sipping in small mouthfuls.

Ji Chanxi set down the cup.

Her body felt a bit sticky.

She timidly looked at him.

“Senior Brother Jingxian, I…”

Bai Jingxian looked at her puzzled.

Ji Chanxi bit her teeth.

Shook her head.

“Nothing.”

No, it’s still a bit embarrassing.

As if seeing through Ji Chanxi’s thoughts.

Bai Jingxian sighed.

“If you want to say it, say it.”

“Your senior brother won’t do anything to you.”

“I want… to borrow Senior Brother’s bath to bathe.”

“Behind the courtyard.”

“Be careful not to slip.”

“Oh.”

Ji Chanxi nodded obediently.

But her steps were obviously quicker.

“Sigh, I knew it would be like this.”

Bai Jingxian drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

Though there was a chance for a feast for the eyes.

Ji Chanxi probably wouldn’t say anything.

But he just didn’t dare.

Clearly, when Hua Yuliu bathed before, he often peeped.

But why, with Ji Chanxi, could he not lower his face?

“Xiao Cang, is there peeping in the tasks?”

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“Then never mind.”

Perhaps he just needed an excuse to convince himself.