Chu Jiang and the women spent several days sightseeing in Medicine King Valley. During that time, he exchanged insights on the Dao with Pill King Ling Xuzi and discussed the art of alchemy.
He copied some ancient pill formulas and alchemy insights he had obtained in the Southern Flame Imperial Continent and gifted them to Medicine King Valley.
These inheritances from a broader world were treasures beyond compare to Ling Xuzi and the others, leaving them immensely grateful.
One day at noon.
Dan Chen gathered her courage and came to the small courtyard where Chu Jiang was staying.
Chu Jiang was sitting alone beneath an old locust tree in the courtyard, seemingly gazing at the sky.
She knew Chu Jiang was leaving tomorrow.
The next time they met, who knew how many years would pass? Perhaps they would never meet again.
She raised her head, her spiritual eyes shimmering, her pale face full of unease.
"Brother Chu Jiang." Dan Chen called softly, her voice slightly tight.
Chu Jiang turned and smiled, gesturing for her to sit.
Dan Chen sat on the stone stool opposite him, her hands resting on her knees. She lowered her head, and her fair neck gradually flushed red.
"What is it?"
She took a deep breath, as though exhausting every ounce of strength she had.
"Brother Chu Jiang, can I... come with you?"
The moment she said it, she immediately lowered her head, not daring to look at Chu Jiang's expression. Her ears had turned scarlet, and her heart raced.
"I-I'm very capable..."
"I can refine pills, and I know many herbs. I can help you process spiritual medicine and refine pills... I... I can learn other things too. I'm not afraid of hardship!"
The young girl's bashfulness was like a pear blossom trembling softly in