Emmm, as for this, if we are playing it safe, we had best drop it for today. Besides, the items are stored safely in the system space and will never be lost.
The Kirin is a primordial divine beast. Whether it is the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique or the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Bloodline, both originate from antiquity, and there may be a bloodline resonance between you two.
Hearing the system say this, Xia Wantang temporarily dismissed the idea.
Anyway, her human-form cultivation was still far inferior to her demonic body, and rushing to break through with the demonic body was of no use.
Just like that, she spent the rest of her time refining pills and forging weapons.
Early the next morning, Xia Wantang arrived at Lingyun Peak bright and early.
As soon as she landed, she noticed that Ye Xing was actually even more diligent than her. Before the morning sun had fully risen, he had already begun cultivating.
Seeing this, Xia Wantang teased:
"Senior Brother, you are far too diligent. We agreed to practice the sword together, yet you secretly started beforehand."
Hearing this, Ye Xing put away the sword in his hand, a pair of phoenix eyes looking toward her:
"That is only because Junior Sister is too exceptional, and Senior Brother fears that one day I will no longer be worthy to bear the title of 'Senior Brother'."
Ever since returning from Quiet Heart Peak yesterday, Ye Xing had continuously cultivated due to his vexed and restless state of mind.
Only a moment ago, feeling that his mind had quieted down enough, he came under the tree to practice his sword.
At these words, Xia Wantang's brows curved, her smile blooming like a fresh flower bud:
"Senior Brother need not worry. Wantang is willing to be your Junior Sister for a lifetime."
Ye Xing's heart, which had finally calmed down, was scorched by this bright smile, and uncontrollably began to ripple once more:
Xia Wantang gained 5 favorability points from Ye Xing. Current favorability: 60. Converted to 50 faith points.
Hearing the system's electronic tone, Xia Wantang saw Ye Xing lowering his gaze and remaining silent, so she took out another bottle of medicinal pills:
"Senior Brother, these are pills I specially bought on the way back to help you with your cultivation."
Of course they were not specially bought, but rather refined just last night.
Xia Wantang had come to a realization: the skill of pill refining was simply a divine weapon for farming favorability.
Low cost, high efficiency, diverse varieties, provided in generous quantities—she could gift them to every single Son of Destiny.
Her tender, white hands were like soft tender shoots, appearing even more dazzling compared to the jade bottle she held.
Hearing this, within Ye Xing's mind, it was as if two little figures were arguing:
"If you like her, pursue her without hesitation. If you give up, what will you do if she finds another dao companion in the future?"
"Humans and demons walk different paths! You and she have no future!"
"She is so good to you, and you clearly harbor feelings for her as well. Why can't you be together?"
"You still have a great blood feud to avenge. Now is not the time for romantic children's affairs!"
After a moment of silence, Ye Xing still accepted the jade bottle, then turned his head slightly with an expression of unbearable reluctance:
"Junior Sister, I know you are enamored with me, but right now we ought to take cultivation as our priority. We must never be delayed by the affairs of children."
Xia Wantang: ???
She had not seen him for just a single night, and this fellow was letting his imagination run wild again?
Did they not practice the sword every day precisely to take cultivation as their priority??
Men's hearts were truly needles at the bottom of the sea.
Host, once favorability exceeds 60, most people will begin to face their inner affection squarely.
A favorability of 60 is a hurdle, so Ye Xing has genuinely developed the idea of becoming a dao companion with the host.
Hearing the system's explanation, Xia Wantang more or less understood:
It was likely that Ye Xing had suddenly recognized his feelings for her, but constrained by identity and hatred, he had still decided to temporarily put aside romantic affection.
A favorability of 60 points was a bit low, but she still knew when to quit while she was ahead.
Afterward, there truly was no need to deliberately farm favorability with Ye Xing here—what if she accidentally exceeded the limit?
Thinking this, her body trembled with just the right timing, her complexion turning slightly pale. Upon her face—which was already as pure, elegant, and delicate as a pear blossom—a few traces of fragility and disappointment appeared:
"Senior Brother, Wantang understands. From now on, I will be mindful to keep my distance from you and will absolutely not cause you any trouble."
Seeing her express such a look, Ye Xing felt a suffocating block in his chest. Just as he wanted to open his mouth to say something, Xia Wantang had already hooked the corners of her lips into a stubborn smile:
"Senior Brother, you do not need to comfort me. The hour is late; let us begin practicing our sword."
With that, she had already drawn the Jianjia Sword and assumed a sword-practicing stance.
Although Ye Xing felt helpless, he knew she was feeling unhappy inside, and had no choice but to cooperate by drawing his sword as well.
Thus the two spent the entire morning in silence.
When parting ways, Xia Wantang merely offered a casual greeting before leaving.
Her attitude was so aloof that it left a very sour taste in Ye Xing's heart:
Clearly it was he who had rejected Junior Sister, so why did his chest ache faintly, as though he felt he had lost something important?
Xia Wantang gained 3 favorability points from Ye Xing. Current favorability: 63. Converted to 30 faith points.
Eh, Host, clearly Ye Xing rejected you, so why did his favorability still rise?
Flying on her sword, Xia Wantang replied in her mind:
"Ye Xing doesn't dislike me; he was just forced by the timing and the cruelty of reality to give up his plans for romance, so he must feel unreconciled in his heart."
"Besides, humans are all somewhat base—what one cannot obtain is always stirring up trouble."
"Originally, I was always chasing after him to express my feelings, but now I've suddenly turned cold toward him. He feels a sense of loss, which is why his favorability went up."
I see! As expected of the Host! I've learned, I've learned.
Having finished her idle chat with the system, Xia Wantang had to start attending to proper business.
Earlier in Azure Cloud City, she had arranged with Xiao Rui that once she returned to Azure Cloud Palace, she would go find him to play.
If she hadn't had time to look for him yesterday right after returning to Azure Cloud Palace, then today was a fine opportunity.
If she delayed any longer, it might become somewhat inappropriate.
"Ah, I've arrived."
Xia Wantang put away the Jianjia Sword, stepping down lightly with one foot. Her skirt fluttered slightly, revealing a slender and fair ankle.
Her waterfall-like long hair gently danced in the breeze, and the sunlight cast a pale golden glow upon her pure and beautiful face, making her look holy and lovely.
When Xiao Rui opened his eyes, he happened to catch this exact sight.
His breathing hitched, and he felt as though his heart had been struck by Cupid's arrow.
Xia Wantang gained 8 favorability points from Xiao Rui. Current favorability: 50. Converted to 80 faith points.
"Senior Sister Xia, you really came?!"
The Saintess enjoyed an extremely high profile among the disciples of Azure Cloud Palace. Even though he had not deliberately gone out to ask, the news of the Saintess returning to Azure Cloud Palace yesterday had already reached his ears.
Xiao Rui naturally remembered his agreement with Xia Wantang, and had been filled with anticipation every single day.
Yet he had waited from yesterday afternoon until this afternoon, and the other party still hadn't come to look for him.
He had almost thought that Senior Sister Xia had already forgotten all about a nobody like him.
Xia Wantang walked over slowly. Without needing to deliberately pose, her bearing was quite graceful; one could truly say she made a lotus bloom with every step, making for an extremely pleasing sight.
Upon drawing close, she parted her red lips, offering a rare, playful smile:
"Of course. The moment I finished my tasks, I came to find you to play—after all, you are my most important Junior Brother~"
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