Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 365 352: Lu Ruoxi Will Resume the "Fairy Spring Dew" for Pei Sword Immortal

The words "Senior Sister Lu is our friend" grated on Lin Qianyan's ears.

She had a constant feeling that something wasn't right, but looking at Brother Pei's expression, everything seemed to be fine.

"Sister Lin, you're here."

Ye Liyuan's voice sounded from ahead, interrupting her thoughts.

Lin Qianyan snapped back to reality and looked forward. She saw Ye Liyuan standing before the door in a moon-white long dress, its sleeves fluttering gently in the breeze.

The faint, almost imperceptible trace of sorrow that used to cloud her features had vanished. Now, a smile played on her lips, her eyes were like polished jet, and her entire being was like bamboo washed clean by a spring rain, exuding an indescribable clarity, vitality, and ethereal temperament.

It is said that one's appearance reflects their heart. Now that Ye Liyuan had vanquished her past Heart Demon, she was radiant. The gloom that once hung over her had been swept away, replaced by a clear and bright aura.

Lin Qianyan couldn't help but be taken aback and sincerely praised her, "Sister Liyuan, your temperament now is truly as pure as if it were refined by moonlight."

Hearing this, Ye Liyuan's cheeks flushed slightly, unable to hide the joy in her eyes. She shot a sideways glance at Pei Yuhang, as if to say:

'Look at Sister Lin! I've never heard such nice words from a blockhead like you!'

Lin Qianyan's expression suddenly turned serious, her gaze intensely fixed on Ye Liyuan.

"Sister Liyuan, I can see that your aura is like a Treasure Sword revealing its first gleam of cold light—its edge is contained, yet it is unstoppable.

I imagine you'll break through the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Divinity Transformation Realms as smoothly as flowing water, won't you?"

Ye Liyuan nodded slightly, a flash of confidence in her eyes.

"Yes, I do feel that way now. After dispelling my past Heart Demon, my Dao Heart feels clear and natural. Everything is falling into place, just like…"

She pondered for a moment, then broke into a smile.

"It's like the clouds parting to reveal the sun. With every breath, my cultivation deepens. I estimate I'll reach Golden Core Perfection in just a few more days."

"Golden Core Perfection in just a few days?"

Pei Yuhang's astonished voice suddenly cut in, his handsome face filled with worry.

"Liyuan, have you been taking some forbidden spiritual pills and elixirs?! You can't just take things like that!"

Ye Liyuan was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks flushed red with anger.

Her almond-shaped eyes widened as she raised a hand to hit Pei Yuhang's shoulder, but the blow had no force. It was a light tap, more like a playful pout.

"Silly Ah Han, what are you talking about? Who would take forbidden pills like that!"

"Your Dao Companion is a genius! Isn't it normal for my cultivation to be lightning-fast since I'm starting over!"

Still not satisfied, Ye Liyuan reached out to twist Pei Yuhang's ear.

Pei Yuhang hastily dodged but didn't dare to truly evade, so he could only apologize.

"I was just kidding! My Liyuan is the best!"

Watching from the side, Lin Qianyan couldn't help but stifle a laugh, covering her lips with her sleeve as she let out a soft chuckle.

Sunlight filtered through the treetops, casting dappled shadows on the three of them as they laughed and joked. 'If the three of us were to live together like this from now on,' Lin Qianyan thought, 'it would surely be a lively and wonderful life, wouldn't it?'

Just then, a soft laugh sounded.

"Junior Sister Ye, long time no see. Congratulations on vanquishing your Heart Demon and advancing your cultivation. This is a gift from your Senior Sister, just a Ninth-Grade Elixir. Consider it a small token of my affection."

Lu Ruoxi approached gracefully, her turquoise dress fluttering in the breeze, accentuating her snow-white skin and her dignified, magnificent aura.

Ye Liyuan accepted Lu Ruoxi's gift with a smile in her eyes.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Lu!"

"It's nothing. We're all family. What's the need for 'thank yous' between family?"

As Lu Ruoxi spoke, she handed a Golden Rattan Wooden Box to Pei Yuhang.

"Junior Brother Pei, Senior Sister has heard you're about to break through to the Void Refining Realm. This Yanghuang Pill might be of some help to you.

However, this elixir's grade is too high. Even though I refined it myself, I couldn't perfect it completely. To make full use of its medicinal power, Junior Brother, you will need to cultivate with the aid of my Pill Furnace to regulate the heat while you consume it."

Lu Ruoxi said this with a gentle smile, patting the back of Pei Yuhang's hand and signaling for him to come find her in her pavilion later…

When Lin Qianyan saw Lu Ruoxi's fingers caressing the back of Brother Pei's hand, a flicker of displeasure crossed her eyes.

But before she could say anything, she saw Lu Ruoxi take out another gift box and offer it to her.

"Saintess Lin, I didn't know you would be coming, so I didn't prepare anything in advance. Inside this box is an Ancient Green Lotus Seed. If cultivated properly, it might sprout into a Cyan Lotus Treasure. I wonder if this is to Saintess Lin's liking?"

Lin Qianyan was slightly taken aback, then she held up a hand to refuse. "Lu Fairy, this is too valuable. You don't need to give me such a treasure."

"Saintess Lin, please accept it. As I just said, I, Lu Ruoxi, am never reserved with family. Could it be that Saintess Lin... is not family to me, Junior Brother Pei, and Junior Sister Ye?"

"..."

Lin Qianyan gave Lu Ruoxi's charmingly friendly smile a deep look, then accepted the wooden box and thanked her.

"Then Qianyan thanks you, Lu Fairy."

With that, she also took out a High Tier Spirit Plant, a specialty of the Jade Pool Sacred Land, from her Jiezhi Storage Ring to give to Lu Ruoxi in return.

After accepting it, Lu Ruoxi didn't say much more. She walked straight over to chat with Ye Liyuan, her demeanor somewhat cool and detached—a stark contrast to her enthusiastic attitude when giving gifts just moments before.

At this moment, Pei Yuhang came over and said to Lin Qianyan, "Qianqian, I've told you before, Senior Sister Lu is a good person, not like that wicked woman Shang Miaoyan. I know you worry about me meeting bad women, but Senior Sister is truly very kind."

"..."

Lin Qianyan's lips trembled, wanting to say something.

But then she remembered that she and Lu Ruoxi had just exchanged valuable gifts. Speaking ill of her now would inevitably give Brother Pei a negative impression of her being two-faced. So, she just nodded helplessly and didn't say anything more.

While laughing happily with Ye Liyuan, Lu Ruoxi glanced back. Seeing Lin Qianyan's helpless expression, she sneered inwardly.

'Trying to steal my Junior Brother Pei... In your dreams!'

'However, with this woman constantly slandering me in front of Junior Brother Pei, the psychological control I have over him might not be foolproof.'

'Let's see...'

'It's been over two months since I last gave Junior Brother Pei any Fairy Spring Dew.'

'When Junior Brother Pei visits my pavilion in a few days, I'll serve him a few more cups.'

"Senior Sister, what are you thinking about? You look so happy."

"Nothing, really. It's just that I feel so happy whenever I think about being able to help Junior Brother Pei and Junior Sister Ye."

"Senior Sister, you're so wonderful!"

Ye Liyuan hugged Lu Ruoxi's arm, affectionately burying her head in her soft, ample bosom.

"But of course. Among our Master's four disciples, we three have always gotten along the best."

Lu Ruoxi gently stroked Ye Liyuan's hair. A thought seemed to cross her mind, and her expression turned somewhat sentimental.

"Still, it's a shame Junior Sister Nangong was so proud back then. After her falling out with you and Junior Brother Pei, she left the sect directly under the pretext of seeking experience.

In the decades since, she has returned only a handful of times. I contacted her a few days ago, and she said she's currently in Tianya State, near the Endless Sea, searching for Master's whereabouts.

I hope everything goes smoothly for Junior Sister Nangong."