The three were naturally very excited to meet. However, the eldest brother was quite proud to be the third wheel today, and insisted that Ye Xi recount all her sights and experiences on Saintess Peak without any omissions.
Ye Xiruo then selectively revealed everything she could, except for things she couldn't say, such as the Supreme Elder in the library, the precious cultivation techniques, the secrets of the Lotus Pond, and the Holy Maiden's residence.
"You mean you can refine high-grade anti-aging pills? Really? Quickly refine a batch, let me see." Helpless, since her senior brother was in such high spirits, Ye Xiruo had no choice but to take out the green elixir and begin refining it skillfully.
A master's touch is unparalleled. Ye Xiruo, who primarily refined youth-preserving pills on Saintess Peak, could now accurately control the dosage and heat of the ingredients even with her eyes closed. This series of fluid movements made Zishu's eyes gleam. Even Xiu Qiyu, who wasn't very knowledgeable about alchemy, could see that his young master's skills had greatly improved, and he was quite pleased.
As for whether they were surprised, in Xiu Qiyu and Zishu's eyes, even if Ye Xiruo did something earth-shattering, it would be perfectly reasonable, after all, she was a Divine Master, a Divine Master without equal on the continent. This reason was enough to silence the gossip of the world.
Ye Xiruo quickly finished collecting the pills. With three top-grade pills in her hand and her smiling, crescent-shaped eyes, she was indescribably adorable.
Zishu felt even more heartbroken. She was clearly the little princess of the Pill King Palace, their precious darling, how could she have been so silently ruined by that scumbag Xiu Qiyu? Sigh, every time Zishu saw those two exchanging glances and confessing their feelings, treating him like he was invisible, the miserable senior brother thought: he would banish Xiu Qiyu far, far away from his junior sister, the farther the better.
"The Holy Maiden has shown you great affection, no, she has been very kind to you. Whatever she wants you to do, the most important thing right now is to cultivate. Strength is the best way to solve problems."
“I understand. Saintess Peak has been a secluded place for generations. The disciples are all pure-hearted and lovely. I will visit them when I have the chance. Saintess sacrificed decades of her cultivation for me. When I returned, she was still in seclusion recuperating. I was hoping that if Master came out of seclusion, there would be any way to help Saintess recover sooner and put my mind at ease.”
“That’s easy.” Zishu took out a bottle of pills: “These were made by my master before, take them.”
"Hehe, thank you so much, Senior Brother, for parting with it."
"The debt you owe is the debt that Danwang Palace owes." Zishu rolled his eyes, not taking the matter seriously.
Although he was grateful to the Holy Maiden for saving him, how could he not feel resentment and worry? His junior sister had been innocently implicated because of their own affairs and almost lost her life, yet she was still thinking about the Holy Maiden's life-saving grace. In his eyes, this was foolishness, a foolishness that was heartbreaking.
"I will protect you from now on."
Xiu Qiyu, who had been quietly standing by like a statue, couldn't hold back any longer. Was Zishu trying to poach his girlfriend right in front of him?
Uncle can tolerate it, but Aunt can't. Xiu Qiyu stood right next to Ye Xiruo and naturally took her hand: "With me here, no one can hurt you."
Ye Xiruo's eyes were a little red. No matter what she had done, her senior brother and Xiu Qi would always stand by her side and protect her. The grievances she had suffered on Saintess Peak over the past two months and the exhaustion she had endured after returning to the Pill King Palace did not feel so painful and frustrating at this moment.
"Thank you for your support. If one day I had a moment of despair and wanted to destroy the world, would you still help me, aiding and abetting my evil?"
Xiu Qiyu looked intently at Ye Xiruo with her dark eyes: "No matter what you do, I will support you."
"Destroying the world, my junior sister's pursuit is truly unique. When the time comes, I might have to sacrifice my own family for the greater good and become a great hero to save the world," Zishu teased, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Don't worry, as long as it's not your fault, what's wrong with fighting against the entire continent for you?"
"Alright, let's not talk about such heavy topics anymore. Let's talk about something lighter."
Ye Xiruo then revealed that Elder Lianqing was actually a plush toy enthusiast, and a cute little loli at that. The Holy Maiden, seemingly holy and ethereal, was actually a foodie; her courtyard was filled with spices, but fortunately, they were all of high quality and beautiful, perfectly suitable for alchemy. The Holy Maiden planted a vast snow bamboo forest, not for its beauty, nor for alchemy or weapon crafting, but for food. The porridge made from snow bamboo rice was simply divine; only someone of the Holy Maiden's status could afford such a luxurious meal.
"By the way, have you ever heard of the Snow Mountain Cold Fish?"
"The fish I want to eat most in my life, without a doubt." When talking about food, Zishu's cute baby face came to life: "This kind of fish only lives deep in the snow-capped mountains and in glaciers. I heard that eating one bite will bring you happiness for three years. Its effects are similar to the Marrow Cleansing Pill. It is a peerless sacred object that can transform the meridians and improve one's aptitude."
"It's not that exaggerated. Eating a snow mountain cold fish will bring you happiness for at most half an hour, followed by endless suffering."
"Have you eaten?" Zishu asked, her face a mixture of envy, jealousy, and confusion.
"After eating two sashimi dishes, the rest of the dishes were fish porridge cooked with bamboo rice, which was also very delicious."
Zishu's face immediately turned ashen, and he looked completely dejected, as if he had suffered a tremendous blow.
"Senior Brother, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Take your medicine quickly."
Zishu felt pain all over his body: "Please don't reveal such cruel truths in the future. How many people will be so angry that they'll vomit blood?" Such precious snow mountain cold fish was just used as ordinary fish to make porridge. This is simply a waste of resources.
"Senior Brother, this is a local specialty from the snow mountain that I brought for you. See if you like it." Ye Xiruo took out a large box and handed it to Zishu.
"There are actually a hundred Snow Crystals, as well as Snow Ginseng, Ice Heart Grass, and Thousand-Faced Edelweiss." As expected, they are all specialties of Saintess Peak. Zishu's little heart was comforted a bit: "Junior Sister is so thoughtful."
Ye Xiruo took out two plates of sliced and frozen Snow Mountain Cold Fish from her spatial storage: "Senior Brother, Brother Xiu Qi, this is something I brought back especially for you. It tastes exactly the same as fresh fish. You should try it."
Actually, she had killed two snow mountain cold fish before coming and placed them in the storage compartment to freeze time, so that they would remain fresh when taken out.
Zishu's eyes gleamed: "Junior Sister, well done!" Is it true that following Junior Sister will bring benefits?
Unfortunately, the Snow Mountain Cold Fish that caused Ye Xiruo unbearable pain had little effect on Zishu and Xiu Qiyu. Their meridians and bodies were already near perfect, with nothing left to modify. So their entire being was savoring that ultimate deliciousness, making Ye Xiruo grind her teeth in disbelief. This was so unfair! She had only enjoyed it for half an hour, and yet these two looked so blissfully intoxicated—what was going on?
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