r18novel Chapter 814. The Fall of Stars
Chapter 814. The Fall of Stars
In the Starfall Pavilion, in Yao Qingyu's room, a quiet room filled with the fragrance of herbs.
Yao Qingyu was dressed in loose, pale yellow casual clothes, her black hair simply tied up, with a few stray strands falling beside her cheeks. But she didn't notice any of that; her attention was entirely focused on what was in front of her.
Before her was her natal flame, the Wind Fury Dragon Flame.
At the heart of the flame, a large mass of fine yet resilient silk, shimmering with restrained golden light, was supported by battle qi and was being continuously burned by the strange fire.
Beside the silkworm silk, dozens of strange scales of varying sizes and lusters were neatly arranged. They came in a variety of colors, making them extremely dazzling. These scales were carefully selected from various powerful magical beasts and possessed formidable defensive capabilities.
She didn't simply use the strange fire to scorch it; instead, she infused it with her soul power, carefully guiding the violent energy of the Wind Fury Dragon Flame.
She then used golden silkworm silk to thread the scales together, an extremely mentally taxing process requiring master-level precision in fire control and a powerful spiritual perception. The slightest mistake would reduce the materials to ashes under the strange fire. Even with her level eight alchemist skills, she dared not say it was easy. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Yao Qingyu's forehead, sliding down her smooth skin.
As the work progressed, Yao Qingyu couldn't help but smile; so far, things had gone smoothly.
Just then, a fluffy little head peeked in through the half-open door. A pair of clear, bright eyes darted around curiously. The person who came in was Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor's daughter—Xiao Qingqing.
The little girl wore a newly made emerald green dress, embroidered with a few tender leaves, like a sapling just sprouting in spring, full of vitality.
Seeing her aunt Yao Qingyu working intently, she immediately remembered her mother's instructions. She quickly covered her mouth with her little hand, held her breath, and tiptoed in. She went to a spot not far from Yao Qingyu, found a small stool, and sat down quietly. She rested her chin on her hand, watching the magical flames and her aunt intently.
The little girl watched intently, not at all bored, and seemed to understand exactly what Yao Qingyu was doing.
However, Yao Qingyu was, after all, an alchemist, and her soul power was incredibly strong. She had already sensed Qingqing's presence when her little head peeked in. But she was at a crucial point in the tempering process and needed to complete it in one go, so she didn't stop immediately. Only after the energy was gathered did Yao Qingyu turn to look at Xiao Qingqing.
"Little Qingqing, what brings you here!" She reached out and gently pulled Xiao Qingqing onto her lap.
Suddenly being picked up, Xiao Qingqing let out a string of silvery laughter, and said in a childish voice, "Aunt Qingyu, come play with Qingqing~"
Yao Qingyu looked at the delicate, rosy face in her arms, and her heart melted. She stretched out her index finger and affectionately flicked Qingqing's little nose, teasing her deliberately, "Let Auntie guess, does Qingqing want to go out again, but Mommy isn't available yet?"
Xiao Qingqing's little secret was guessed, and she happily clapped her hands and giggled, "Yes, yes, how about Aunt Qingyu?"
"Of course you can, but have you told your mother yet?"
"I already told you, Mother told me to come and call you. She also said..." She tilted her head, trying hard to recall Little Fairy Doctor's words: "Auntie is doing something very important, it's very hard work, we can't let Auntie get too tired."
"Let's go then. It's been a long time since I've taken Qingqing out to play."
At this moment, Xiao Qingqing's gaze was drawn to the materials on the table that had been tempered by the strange fire.
She couldn't help but point with her little finger and exclaim in surprise, "Wow, it's so beautiful! Auntie, what is this?"
Yao Qingyu followed her gaze and smiled, "Qingqing, this is called a dazzling nail polish. After Auntie finishes making this big one, she'll make a small one for Qingqing too."
"Okay, okay, I'll wear it with Aunt Qingyu!"
Yao Qingyu looked at Qingqing's excited expression, then looked down at the half-finished colorful nail polish, and her smile deepened.
This armor wasn't for her own use, but for that carefree guy who was incredibly attentive to her. After all, Yao Qingyu knew that Wei Jiangyuan and Xiao Yan had gone to the Heavenly Tomb Gathering. Although they couldn't make it this time, she suspected that Wei Jiangyuan would be doing similar dangerous things again in the future, so she went to great lengths to make this for their safety.
Just as Yao Qingyu was chatting with Xiao Qingqing, a familiar yet somewhat deep voice rang out.
"Light Feather".
"Hmm?" She responded subconsciously, but when she saw Wei Jiangyuan's figure, she even thought she was seeing things for the first time.
"You scoundrel, didn't you go to the Heavenly Tomb Gathering with your senior brother? You're back so soon?"
Wei Jiangyuan's usual sly smile vanished, replaced by an unusual melancholy. He entered the room, and upon hearing Yao Qingyu's question, the shadow in his eyes seemed to deepen, but he quickly suppressed it as usual.
He avoided Yao Qingyu's gaze and replied casually, "The ancient people are brainless; things took an unexpected turn."
Wei Jiangyuan then briefly told Yao Qingyu everything that had happened in the ancient clan, and how Xiao Yan and Xun'er eventually entered the Heavenly Tomb together.
"These descendants of Dou Di families, every single one of them, are so arrogant. In the end, I was also turned away, and I could only let Lao Xiao and Lei Zi in."
Yao Qingyu listened quietly, her arms tightening unconsciously around Xiao Qingqing. Qingqing, in her arms, seemed to sense the change in atmosphere, quieted down, and looked up at her aunt.
Yao Qingyu looked into Wei Jiangyuan's evasive eyes and saw his frustration. She knew Wei Jiangyuan's inherent pride. Although he was usually unserious, being directly excluded and considered unqualified was undoubtedly a huge blow to him.
Yao Qingyu knew that Wei Jiangyuan was not afraid of the ancient clans, but rather that he was too weak to deal with Xiao Yan's predicament and could only watch helplessly.
After listening, Yao Qingyu sighed softly, "So that's how it is... It's better if you don't go. The Heavenly Tomb is dangerous, but with Miss Xun'er's help, Senior Brother should be fine. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."
"My strength is already lagging behind theirs, and it will probably get even worse in the future..."
Wei Jiangyuan's inner frustration deepened after saying those words, and he could no longer maintain his feigned nonchalance. He desperately didn't want Yao Qingyu to see him like this, so he resolutely stood up and walked straight out.
"Explain to the old man that I'm going into seclusion during this time, and I won't come out until I've reached the threshold of a ninth-grade alchemist!"