Although they didn't know what connection the girl and the saintess had, it didn't stop them from showing her kindness.
For the first time in centuries, the Holy Maiden, as aloof as a deity, showed such concern for someone. Not only did she gift her a precious Ten-Petaled Sacred Lotus, but she even opened her lotus pond just for her. Although the Holy Maiden claimed it was to help the disciples participating in the Heavenly Pride Competition, it was likely ultimately for the sake of the girl before her. To ensure her comfort, she even mobilized the sect's celestial artifact, the Crystal Palace—a level of attention they could hardly comprehend.
"The Holy Maiden will probably summon you tomorrow, so don't be nervous."
"Yes." Of course I was nervous. She was a woman even my master respected, a person standing at the pinnacle of the continent.
However, this did not diminish her fondness for Mount Everest.
After dinner, Elder Lianqing personally escorted Ye Xiruo back: "It's getting late today, I'll take you for a walk tomorrow."
"Okay, thank you Elder Lianqing."
Having slept too much during the day, Ye Xiruo felt no sleepiness at all and continued refining pills. She could already produce high-grade pills at the third grade level, and that was with ordinary medicinal herbs. If she used the herbs from her spatial storage, they would all be top-grade pills.
Through these past few days of continuous pill refining, she has completely controlled the increase in spiritual power resulting from her advancement to the Golden Core stage, and it has even shown a slight increase. She believes that it won't be long before she can refine fourth-grade pills.
Although Elder Lianqing had said the Holy Maiden would summon her today, she hadn't expected it to happen so soon. Ye Xiruo had just finished breakfast when Elder Lianchi came to convey the Holy Maiden's message, asking her to come over.
Ye Xiruo, following local customs, changed into a gorgeous moon-white robe and followed Elder Lianchi.
Along the way, Elder Lianchi's expression was rather serious. Ye Xiruo also spoke, and followed Elder Lianqing through one building after another, heading towards the snow mountain.
Could the Holy Maiden live on a snow-capped mountain? Could she possess an ice-type spiritual root? Such a snow-capped mountain would be incredibly beneficial for Brother Xiu Qi's cultivation. She needs to find time to communicate with the system and see if they can create such an environment for Brother Xiu Qi to cultivate in.
As for Master and Senior Brother, they probably prefer remote, sparsely populated mountain forests with abundant wood-elemental true energy. Ye Ziru kept imagining this in her mind, even wanting to create a volcano in her space to nurture Qinglian Tian inside.
Before they knew it, they had arrived at the foot of the snow-capped mountain. Although it was called a snow-capped mountain, it was not perpetually covered in snow. At the foot of the mountain, white roses were in full bloom, and further up, there was a patch of thriving orchids. Only the silvery-white patch at the top of the mountain was lifeless, shimmering with a cold and holy light.
Elder Lianqing grabbed Ye Xiruo by the shoulder and lifted her into the air. The icy wind immediately rushed into her nostrils and mouth. Ye Xiruo quickly put on a protective shield to block the cold air.
Elder Lianchi moved quickly and soon arrived at the mountainside. Here was an exquisite courtyard, with emerald green vines entwining the small, delicate house and tiny white flowers blooming on it. The courtyard was filled with all sorts of spiritual flowers and herbs, and there was also a shallow pond filled with highly pure spiritual water, where several koi carp were happily nibbling at their tails.
As expected of a saintess, this villa doesn't resemble the residence of a deity or powerful being at all; instead, it's like a classical garden, bringing peace and tranquility to the mind.
"The Holy Maiden is waiting for you inside. I'll take my leave now." After Elder Lianchi finished speaking, he floated down lightly, like a large white bird soaring in the clouds, and gradually disappeared from sight.
What's going on here?
"Come in!"
Ye Xiruo composed herself and slowly approached the ancient door. It opened from the inside with almost no effort. Ye Xiruo withdrew her hand and stepped inside.
The interior furnishings were quite simple, with blue and white porcelain vases, landscape paintings, and a few potted plants, creating a fresh and natural atmosphere.
The main seat was carved from a single piece of white jade, making it arguably the only thing in the room befitting the saintess's status.
The saintess sat on the jade throne, her somewhat slender body wrapped in a simple plain-colored robe. Her black, glossy hair was braided into a simple bun, with a white jade hairpin inserted in it. Apart from that, she wore no other ornaments.
Ye Xiruo's pupils contracted. This was already a state of returning to simplicity. Although she was just sitting there, she gave people the feeling that she was the master of this world, making her impossible to ignore and impossible to ignore.
"I have met the Holy Maiden."
"No need for formalities." The saintess's voice was cool, but without any malice. Ye Xiruo walked over and sat down, her mind still tense.
"Don't be nervous, have a cup of tea first."
Ye Xiruo picked up the cup; the temperature was just right. Wasn't that familiar spiritual energy and taste exactly what Soul Cleansing was? Ye Xiruo currently had quite a few high-grade Soul Cleansing cups; drinking two cups a day would greatly benefit the growth of her spiritual power.
Upon tasting it, Ye Xiruo realized it wasn't a high-grade Soul Cleansing Elixir, but a top-grade one. But thinking about it, it made sense; given the Saintess's status, it was perfectly normal for her to possess a top-grade Soul Cleansing Elixir. As for the reason for using a Soul Cleansing Elixir to entertain her, she had a pretty good idea: she was a pill refiner, what could be more suitable for her than a Soul Cleansing Elixir?
This mysterious saintess was really thoughtful. Ye Xiruo didn't sense any malice, and the system didn't issue any warnings, so there shouldn't be any danger.
If the system understood Ye Xiruo's thoughts, it would definitely chuckle twice. It's not that it's playing dead; it's just that this saintess is too powerful, okay? Once her domain is activated, she can control the entire courtyard.
After finishing her tea, Ye Xiruo felt a little more relaxed, then took out an exquisite box: "This is a gift my master asked me to bring."
The box in Ye Xiruo's hand quickly disappeared and then reappeared in the saintess's fair hand. She opened the box, glanced at it, and then closed it.
"You're very kind, Lord Palace Master."
"I'll take you up there to have a look."
Before Ye Xiruo could react, she subconsciously nodded, and then found herself enveloped in a shield by the Holy Maiden, flying directly towards the peak of the Snow Mountain.
Ye Xiruo then realized that "above" referred to the snow-capped mountain peak.
"arrive."
The area is covered in snow year-round, with frigid temperatures and unpredictable weather. Right now, a strong wind has picked up, whipping up gusts of snow that obscure Ye Xiruo's vision. Ye Xiruo had no choice but to use her inner energy to completely cover herself; the fire essence on her neck emitted bursts of heat, which made her feel much better.
The saintess seemed very familiar with the environment. With a wave of her sleeve, the dark clouds and strong winds in the sky instantly disappeared, leaving only small snowflakes that kept dancing in the air, which was very beautiful.
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