Sword Scabbard

Fujin certainly couldn't outrun Mu Yang on land.

Within just a few moments.

Mu Yang caught them.

Mu Yang didn't dare to linger.

He directly carried Fujin towards the tea stall.

He knew the Medicine Master rarely got angry.

But out of the four of them, she was the most terrifying when she truly lost her temper.

If he dared to leave her there alone and run off.

The consequences would be dire.

Rather than sacrificing himself, it was better to sacrifice Fujin.

She was the one who caused this mess, after all.

Returning to the tea stall.

Mu Yang didn't dare to look at the Medicine Master's expression.

This terrifying pressure.

Even Fujin felt a chill down their spine.

They quickly picked up Lingyuan.

And dashed home at full speed.

All the way, they kept muttering in their heart.

'I absolutely cannot give the Medicine Master time to react!'

'I absolutely cannot give the Medicine Master time to react!'

The Medicine Master grabbed Mu Yang, who was tiptoeing away, with one hand.

And said kindly, "Where do you think you're going?"

Mu Yang was drenched in sweat.

"Uh... something came up at home..."

"Don't even think about it. Go fetch me some medicine!"

And so, Mu Yang spent the entire night as free labor at the Medicine Master's pharmacy.

Helping to sort medicinal herbs.

The next day at noon.

Mu Yang saw Lingyuan sneakily arrive at the pharmacy.

They had wrapped themselves up tightly in a blanket.

It made sense, after that embarrassing scene last night.

They probably had no face to show anyone.

But why didn't they just go back to the mountain?

Wouldn't that be more convenient?

Mu Yang stood by the counter, watching Lingyuan's antics.

There were no customers in the pharmacy yet.

He didn't know what they were hiding from.

Mu Yang decided to scare them.

He shouted at them, "Stop, thief!"

"I'm not, I wasn't!"

Then they realized that familiar voice.

It was Mu Yang!

They said reproachfully.

"Why did you scare me!"

Mu Yang walked out from the side.

"You were the one sneaking in suspiciously, weren't you?"

"No, I had something to discuss with the Medicine Master, and if she didn't help me, I'd have no face to see anyone."

Mu Yang thought to himself.

Yesterday, in that situation.

It's a wonder Medicine Master didn't question you.

'Who is better looking, you or Medicine Master?'

What were you thinking, asking a question like that?

When did you start caring about this?

And now you dare to come find her for help?

Mu Yang told her.

"If you're too ashamed to show your face, then go back to the mountain."

"After what happened, what good would it do to find Medicine Master?"

Lingyuan said softly.

"Fujin said the festival is still a few days away, and I wanted to wait a few more days before going back."

"She also said Medicine Master has a prescription that can help, so I came..."

Mu Yang became more and more confused as he listened.

What the heck is a prescription?

Could it possibly refer to something like a disguise pill?

Does Medicine Master even deal with these things?

The more Mu Yang thought about it, the more something felt wrong.

He asked tentatively, "Why did you suddenly ask me that question yesterday?"

Lingyuan looked confused.

"What question?"

"You don't remember what happened yesterday?"

Lingyuan thought back.

"I only remember Fujin gave me a new kind of tea to drink."

"And then I ate a few more tea cakes."

"I didn't eat many, really just a few."

"After that, I fell asleep."

Mu Yang put his forehead in his hand.

It seemed she had gotten completely drunk.

But that didn't make sense either.

If you were completely drunk and don't remember anything.

What was with the blanket?

Mu Yang asked.

"Tell me honestly, why did you come to find Medicine Master?"

Lingyuan hesitated.

"Do I have to say? You promise not to tell anyone, okay?"

Mu Yang nodded.

Lingyuan whispered.

"Those few tea cakes I ate yesterday made me gain weight..."

Mu Yang: ???

Meow meow meow?

"You gained weight?!"

"Shh, keep your voice down! To think I ate human food and got fat, how can I face anyone now..."

Mu Yang was speechless.

He had already guessed the general idea.

"So, Fujin told you about this, right?"

"She also said Medicine Master has a prescription to help with weight loss and regulate the body, right?"

Lingyuan nodded continuously.

Mu Yang didn't know how to tell her the cruel truth.

He could only tell her.

Medicine Master was in the room inside.

Lingyuan went inside.

As expected, it wasn't long before...

She ran out, furious.

"Fujin! You tricked me again! This time, I'm going to make you pay!"

Mu Yang watched her retreating figure.

He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

"Sigh, your body is entirely manifested from immortal power."

"How could you possibly get fat from eating?"

Some time passed.

Mu Yang, as usual...

Practiced his sword outside his small wooden house.

He was starting to feel like he'd hit a bottleneck.

He didn't know what else he could practice.

He just used whatever moves came to mind.

He didn't even know his current level anymore.

Fujin and Medicine Master didn't like fighting.

Lingyuan could spar with him, though.

But Lingyuan didn't use weapons.

She relied on close-quarters combat.

Mu Yang's sword was too sharp.

They often couldn't unleash their full potential during practice.

"Maybe I should go to the other side of the mountain and find someone to test myself against?"

This plan sounded feasible.

Mu Yang prepared to plan his itinerary.

He hadn't seen Cloud Retainer and the others in a while anyway.

Thinking about it, he actually missed them.

He decided to go to Mount Aocang first, then Guili Plains.

Just as Mu Yang was about to set off...

He saw Medicine Master.

A beautiful woman in plain clothes, barefoot, was walking towards his small wooden house.

This was a rare visitor.

Mu Yang knew she was usually quite busy.

He had even helped her gather medicinal herbs all night not too long ago.

Why was she here today?

Medicine Master asked.

"Are you preparing to go out?"

Mu Yang replied that he was.

"I'm planning to go see Cloud Retainer and the others."

"And find someone to spar with incidentally."

Medicine Master: "I see. That's good. Please send our regards."

Mu Yang said he would.

Then he asked Medicine Master if she had a specific reason for visiting today.

"Your apothecary should be quite busy, right?"

Medicine Master replied.

"It is quite busy, but now I have a few disciples who can see patients."

"It's not a problem to leave for a few days."

Mu Yang: "I see, so today you were..."

Before he could finish speaking.

Fujin and Lingyuan also arrived.

The two of them leaned in conspiratorially.

"Medicine Master, you didn't tell him beforehand, did you?"

"We agreed to give him a surprise together."

"Of course I didn't. If I hadn't kept him here, he would have already reached Mount Aocang."

Now Mu Yang was confused.

A surprise?

What was all this about?

None of them had ever celebrated a birthday or anything like that.

Before Mu Yang could figure it out.

The three of them asked him to place his sword on the small wooden table.

Then they turned their backs.

A moment later.

"Alright, you can turn around now."

Mu Yang turned around.

He found that his sword had been fitted with a scabbard.

Now, the sword was exactly like it was in the illustration.

With winding white branches extending upwards.

It was likely condensed using Anemo power.

The three Soul Fragrance Flowers on the hilt.

Were carved from jade.

"Heh heh, isn't it a great surprise? This is a gift we've been working on for a long time."

"These three flowers represent the three of us."

"The scabbard will protect the blade."

"Just like we will always protect you."

Mu Yang's nose felt a little sore.

After hearing these words.

It was impossible not to be moved.

He really hadn't expected this scabbard to be a symbol of pure friendship.

Fujin said playfully.

"My idea was good, wasn't it? Mu Yang is so moved he's about to cry."

The three of them exchanged smiles.

They were quite satisfied with Mu Yang's reaction.

With friends like these around.

Mu Yang's plans had to be postponed.

In this situation, if they didn't brew a pot of good tea.

And spend time with his friends.

How could he not do justice to this sincere friendship?