"It's nothing, it's just that your third sister really worries me. She gave the old lady two bottles of mid-grade pills. She has good things but didn't even leave some for you. I'm really angry."

Everything else is fine, but two bottles of mid-grade pills?

Elixirs are divided into three grades: low, medium, and high. High-grade elixirs are further divided into nine ranks, also known as nine-turn elixirs, which are extremely rare.

Refining pills is not easy, and even formal disciples in a sect are only issued low-grade pills.

If I were to obtain it myself, I could definitely break through the bottleneck quickly and advance to the next level.

Then her tone became urgent: "She actually managed to get a mid-grade pill? Didn't Mother ask her where she got it?"

"I heard it was given to me by a senior I met while practicing at a Taoist temple. He was vague about it, so I don't know if it's true or not."

"If it were just an ordinary encounter, why would he be so generous? There must be more to the story."

"So what do you want?"

"It's nothing. My daughter has been back for so long, but she hasn't gone to see her third sister yet. Why don't we go visit her later?"

"Well, you might as well go and take a look. But that girl is a bit strange, very different from when she was little. Be careful not to get hurt."

"Yes, Mother, don't worry, I understand."

Bai Furong is only one year younger than A Jiang. At the age of twelve, the girl is already showing signs of beauty, and she will surely be a rare beauty when she grows up.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, A-Jiang invited the person into the house. A maid served tea, and A-Jiang ate her snacks rather lazily.

Ah Jiang's room was unusually simple, and the furnishings were just enough for daily use.

This was Bai Furong's first time here, and she was a little embarrassed to find such a shabby place. She could only look at the fishpond and say:

"The pond that Third Sister built is so beautiful! It seems to have a lot of spiritual energy. How did you manage to do that, Sister?"

Her beautiful face was full of curiosity.

"Oh, it's probably because our house has good feng shui; all the animals we keep thrive."

A-Jiang was perfunctory; she had little contact with this younger sister, but based on her background alone, she couldn't bring herself to like her.

Bai Furong smiled slightly and continued, "How have you been doing at the academy these past few years, sister? When I was little, I told my mother that I wanted to visit you, but it was too far away, so I never got the chance."

"It's far, thank goodness you didn't go."

Bai Furong's face was somewhat unpleasant. Given her current status and position, all the other sisters would fawn over her, but she was the only one being so perfunctory.

She composed herself and said, "I saw my three elder sisters, Ziwei, Baihe, and Dangui, at my house a few days ago. I suppose their marriages have been settled. Aren't you curious, Third Sister?"

I've seen these girls before. Although they are the daughters of the Bai family patriarchs, they have no spiritual roots. They were raised on the estate after the age of three. Now they are sixteen or seventeen years old and all of them are very beautiful. They are probably intended for marriage alliances.

Ah Jiang smiled. What? Was this a warning to her?

"What, Fourth Sister, are you curious? With your looks and qualities, there's no need to rush. You'll surely find a perfect husband to cultivate with in the future."

"Third Sister!"

Bai Furong's face turned bright red, whether from anger or embarrassment was unknown.

"Little sister, don't worry."

It's still a double entendre.

Bai Furong looked at her, unsure of what to say.

However, she gradually calmed down and said, "Sister, you must have some good friends in Tianyu City from the academy. Why don't we invite them over and have a banquet together to make it more lively?"

The Bai family is in a mess right now, and she really doesn't want Linglong to stay here. It would be so much better if they went out to cultivate immortality and adventure together, how carefree and happy that would be.

"If Fourth Sister finds the house boring, she can invite her friends over to play. But my place is usually quite lively, so I won't join her."

"Third sister, I came to see you out of kindness, hoping to rekindle our sisterly bond, but why do you always keep me at arm's length?"

"Look, why are you always in such a hurry? Cultivation also requires stillness, doesn't it? I don't think your impatience is good."

Ah Jiang seemed to be earnestly advising him.

"Third sister, there's no need for this. It seems I've disturbed your peace. I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Ah Jiang was too lazy to get up and see him off.

She received a letter from Linglong today, and sat down at her desk to unfold the letter.

After reading the letter, A-Jiang's face turned very pale. Linglong then delivered some very bad news.

The heavy rain a couple of days ago was actually related to Zhaoxian Taoist Temple!

Ah Jiang read the letter over and over again, and then pondered for a long time while holding the items that came with the letter.

The next morning, A-Jiang went to Songheyuan.

She has been visiting Songheyuan frequently these past few days to deepen her relationship with the old lady. After the old lady's impression of her changed, she became very affectionate towards her. That's how relationships develop—through frequent visits.

"Grandmother, the thunderstorm a couple of days ago was so strange. It seemed like countless bolts of lightning were falling from the east. Do you know anything about it?"

Luo thought for a moment and said, "That rain was indeed a bit strange, but I haven't heard of anything major happening."

A-Jiang's heart sank as she recalled what Linglong had mentioned in her letter.

The fact that the grandmother hadn't heard about it is likely because the Bai family wasn't qualified to know about it, or because the matter was too big to be ignored and was only known to those in high positions.

Ah Jiang sighed silently. Since Linglong had written to him, there was nothing false about it. His path needed to be significantly adjusted.