r18novel 510. The Feelings of the Man in Black Robes
510. The Feelings of the Man in Black Robes
"It's true that Qingyu's growth was forcibly delayed by a senior member of the Flower Sect using a secret technique. After all, no mother would stand by and watch her child die before her eyes. And I was indeed in a state of panic when your teacher disappeared."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded. On one hand, his beloved had disappeared; on the other, his daughter was on the verge of death. No one could truly understand Xuan Yi's helplessness at that moment. As for the Flower Sect's special secret techniques, Xiao Yan only sensed their wonder. Most powerful forces with a strong foundation possessed them to some extent, so he wasn't surprised. He was no longer the young master of the Xiao family in Wutan City. Having entered the Central Plains and learned much more, his horizons had broadened considerably. Moreover, he himself possessed several extremely unique abilities.
"For so many years, Qingyu has been in a very special state of slumber, able to maintain her appearance as a newborn. But Qingyu is not truly frozen in time, so in order not to affect Qingyu's future, I have been transferring my own blood to her. I won't go into the details, but you can probably guess the general situation."
"Blood transfer? What about your own body?" At the Dou Zun realm, losing some of one's own blood wouldn't be a big problem. But that's for hundreds of years. Xuan Yi has been transferring his blood to Yao Qingyu for a long time, so his cultivation and condition must have been greatly affected.
"It's just that I have no hope of reaching the ninth rank in this lifetime, it's not a big deal." Xuan Yi said lightly, thus passing away his loss.
"Aunt Xuan, you have suffered too much for her. No wonder she was able to break through to the eighth-grade alchemist realm so smoothly as soon as she grew up."
"That's why I asked you to keep it a secret. Your teacher and I owe Qingyu so much, and now we're trying to make up for it as much as we can."
Xiao Yan nodded silently, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Then what made you determined to help her grow up again? Actually, I've wanted to ask this for a long time. Junior Sister Qingyu's age is a bit special; how come it happens to be the same age as those two from the Cao and Dan families?"
"Don't worry, I'm not that confused." Xuan Yi clearly knew what Xiao Yan was worried about: "The Spirit Clan's human experimentation is only for unborn babies, so it can't be used on Qing Yu."
"But to be honest, Qingyu's growth was really due to the Spirit Clan's arrangement. At that time, we obtained the pill formula and naturally let the important figures in the Pill Tower read it. Elder Yuan Chen gained some insights from the Spirit Clan's experimental process. I also took that opportunity to ask about Qingyu's situation. Who knew that Elder Yuan would have a burst of inspiration and successfully refine a pill based on his own insights."
Xiao Yan seemed to understand what was going on and asked, "Could it be that ninth-grade pill?"
"Yes, but although it is a ninth-grade pill, it was made so that Elder Yuan could use it on infants who have no battle qi at all, so it cannot be considered a true ninth-grade treasure pill. It can only be said to be a pill between the peak of the eighth grade and the ninth grade, which is why Elder Yuan refused to accept the title of ninth-grade alchemist."
"Qingyu has had my blood transfused for many years, so her physique is naturally not that of a true newborn baby. It was only by constantly soaking Qingyu in the Earth's core spring water, which is soaked with medicinal powder, that her innate deficiencies were gradually made up for. This allowed her to grow smoothly to this point over the past twenty years."
"If it really went so smoothly, is there any hidden health problem with Junior Sister Qingyu's body now?"
Xuan Yi also sighed softly: "When she came last time, I had several elders of the Pill Tower examine her. Hundreds of years without growth have made Qingyu very fragile. Although her growth is not hindered, until we find rare and precious materials that can replenish her innate essence, her lifespan is only a normal person's hundred years."
"Is that really how it is... Then could you ask Junior Sister Qingyu not to go to the Pill Gathering? Aunt Xuan can trust me, I will do my best to stop the Spirit Clan!" Xiao Yan immediately promised.
Yao Qingyu faces risks simply by participating in the Pill Gathering, let alone the fact that she is now a contestant from the Spirit Clan. Ling Zhuo is no saint; once he discovers Yao Qingyu's true identity, he will undoubtedly strike ruthlessly against her.
"The Spirit Clan's appetite is too great. It's not just the Pill Tower; the Heavenly Nether Sect and the Flower Sect have also been drawn in. If the intelligence is correct, then the Heavenly Nether Sect has practically joined the Spirit Clan. The Flower Sect isn't as bad as that, but the outcome of this Pill Gathering will also affect their decision. Qingyu's mission is not simple either, and she herself is determined to go, so I have no reason not to let her go."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan understood Xuan Yi's meaning. She already felt a great deal of guilt towards Yao Qingyu, so naturally she wouldn't refuse her request. Of course, under the current circumstances, whether Xuan Yi could actually make a decision for Yao Qingyu was another matter entirely.
Then, Xuan Yi placed a jade slip in Xiao Yan's hand: "Qing Yu is still a member of the Flower Sect, and she will still assist the Spirit Clan during the Pill Gathering. There is also a jade slip in the storage ring I gave her. She can use that jade slip to contact you. If... she encounters any danger in the small space..."
"Don't worry, Aunt Xuan, I will definitely lend a helping hand as soon as possible and make sure my junior sister is not harmed in any way."
"That's good." Xuan Yi patted Xiao Yan's hand and said slowly, "Xiao Yan, I know you've come all the way from the Northwest Region to the Central State. You've experienced a lot and are very shrewd in dealing with people. I can only entrust Qing Yu to you. You two must be careful this time. For some reason, I feel a little uneasy."
"Okay, you can rest assured with me here."
After explaining everything, Xiao Yan prepared to leave. But before finally departing, he turned back and said, "Master... this is the first time I've called you that. Rest assured, I will not let any of those who harmed my teacher get away with it! Han Feng, Mu Gu, the Soul Palace has caused you this harm; I will raze the Soul Palace to the ground sooner or later!"
"After the Pill Gathering, I will definitely bring my teacher back safe and sound. I will also do my best to solve Junior Sister Qingyu's problem. The day when your family is reunited will not be long!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi lost control of her emotions again, staggered and fell to her seat, tears streaming down her face. However, she was still comforted by Xiao Yan's promise and softly replied:
"Master's wife believes in me. I know you're a good child too. Be careful during the Alchemy Gathering. Neither of you can afford to get into trouble."