Save It for Cracking Walnuts

Ye Xi nodded without denying it.

"Its effects are incredibly powerful."

"But the conditions for picking it are too harsh. Across the entire continent, there are only a handful of people who could manage it."

"If it can't be picked, then the Lovesick Heartbreak Red is useless. Still, it's quite heavy, so it should work well enough for cracking walnuts."

Ye Xi weighed the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her hand and spoke jokingly.

"Cracking walnuts?"

Qian Renxue lightly tapped Ye Xi on the head, then said, "Using something this precious to crack walnuts is simply a waste of heaven's gifts."

"What are the conditions for picking it? Tell me. Maybe I can pick it."

Her pale golden eyes were filled with inquiry.

"Um..."

"The method is to think of the one you love while picking it, with complete sincerity and devotion. The first drop of your heart's blood must fall onto the petals. If there is even the slightest trace of divided affection, you will vomit blood and die without being able to pick it."

Ye Xi seriously explained how to pick the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

At those words, Qian Renxue blinked her pale golden eyes and quietly met Ye Xi's sapphire-blue gaze.

"Is there no other way?"

Qian Renxue asked.

"No. That's the only way."

Ye Xi answered decisively.

"Then you should save it for cracking walnuts."

After giving the Lovesick Heartbreak Red a regretful glance, Qian Renxue withdrew her gaze.

Although the Lovesick Heartbreak Red was good, its requirements for being picked were simply too demanding.

"All right, Sister, absorb the immortal herbs first."

Ye Xi pointed at the immortal herbs before Qian Renxue, the corners of her lips curving into a lovely smile.

"All right."

Qian Renxue agreed, then sat cross-legged on Ye Xi's bed and began absorbing the immortal herbs.

While Qian Renxue absorbed the immortal herbs, Ye Xi entered a meditative state.

Time passed bit by bit.

Around four or five hours later, Qian Renxue slowly opened her eyes. As she sensed her Soul Power, delight involuntarily appeared in her eyes.

Her Soul Power had risen by a full seven levels.

Moreover, both her Light and Fire Attributes had improved tremendously.

"Sister, after absorbing the three immortal herbs, wasn't the improvement enormous?"

Ye Xi opened her eyes and looked at the delighted Qian Renxue, her own eyes full of amusement.

"The improvement is simply incredible."

"I barely had any time to cultivate in the Tiandou Imperial Palace. After absorbing these immortal herbs, it's equivalent to several years of cultivation, not to mention the improvement to my attributes."

Soul Power appeared in Qian Renxue's hand, and an irrepressible smile filled her exquisite face.

"Xiao Xi, I really have to thank you for this."

Qian Renxue reached out and pulled Ye Xi into her arms, gently stroking her hair.

"As long as it helps you, Sister."

Ye Xi looked at Qian Renxue holding her, her tone exceptionally calm.

It wasn't the first time, anyway. If she wanted to hug her, then so be it.

"Oh, right, Xiao Xi."

"I heard from Ling Yuan that you suddenly fell asleep a few days ago. What happened?"

Qian Renxue released Ye Xi, her expression turning serious.

"I don't know either."

"Still, it should be related to my martial soul. I haven't figured it out yet."

Ye Xi lightly shook her head. Even she herself could not explain why she had suddenly fallen asleep a few days ago.

"You need to take this seriously."

"Whenever you go out in the future, have Ling Yuan accompany you. If this happens again, she can at least ensure your safety."

Qian Renxue spoke sternly, her voice filled with concern.

She was very fond of Ye Xi as her younger sister now. Ye Xi had not only indirectly helped her with a major matter shortly after arriving in Heaven Dou City, but had now also given her such precious immortal herbs.

"Sister, I'll be careful about it."

Ye Xi nodded lightly and agreed without hesitation.

"That's good."

Qian Renxue took out a set of documents from her Storage Soul Tool and handed them to Ye Xi.

"Take a look at this place. What do you think?"

"If there's no problem, I'll approve it for you under Xue Qinghe's identity when the time comes."

After speaking, Qian Renxue quietly waited for Ye Xi's answer.

Ye Xi accepted the documents and carefully looked through them.

"There's actually such a good location in Heaven Dou City?"

"I thought all the good places had long been taken by the great clans and sects."

As Ye Xi flipped through the documents, a trace of surprise appeared in her eyes.

"Of course the good locations were taken long ago."

"This place belongs to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. The environment is excellent and quite secluded, and there are no other sects nearby."

"Xue Ye intends to win you over. There won't be any problem with approving this place for you to establish a force."

Qian Renxue put an arm around Ye Xi's shoulders, appearing very intimate.

"Then let's choose this place."

Ye Xi closed the documents and handed them back to Qian Renxue.

"No problem."

"When the time comes, come find me at the Crown Prince Residence. I'll take you to see the place. We'll go through the formalities, and I'll approve it for you under Xue Qinghe's identity."

A smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face, and she looked exceptionally happy.

"I'm going to Sunset Forest tomorrow to obtain a Soul Ring."

"Once I return from Sunset Forest, we'll start preparing for this."

Ye Xi smiled as well and leaned against Qian Renxue.

"Mm, I've prepared things on the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's side more or less."

"When the time comes, as long as we cooperate, Xue Ye should be able to provide quite a lot of resources to support you in establishing your force."

Qian Renxue played with Ye Xi's hair, unable to conceal the laughter in her voice.

"As for resources, the more, the better."

"But we definitely can't take too much at once. We need to draw it out over time."

As Ye Xi spoke, she could not help meeting Qian Renxue's eyes. The two of them burst into laughter at the same time.

Their laughter was as pleasant as silver bells, echoing endlessly through the room.

Outside the room, She Long and Ling Yuan were speaking quietly as well.

"Ling Yuan, how did your Soul Power increase so much?"

She Long studied Ling Yuan, his eyes filled with confusion.

"It's all thanks to Young Miss."

"Young Miss gave me an immortal herb, as well as Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma to strengthen my foundation and replenish my vitality. That's why my Soul Power increased so much."

Ling Yuan's voice carried deep emotion.

"Congratulations."

"Once you reach level ninety-six, you'll be able to enter the Worship Hall and become a Worshipper."

She Long looked at Ling Yuan and spoke sincerely.

"I've already reached the bottleneck at level ninety-five, but breaking through to level ninety-six will probably still take quite some time."

A smile curled Ling Yuan's lips as she discreetly glanced toward the room.

Compared to becoming a Worshipper of the Worship Hall, she would rather remain by Ye Xi's side and protect her safety.

"I still envy you."

"When I'll be able to break through to level ninety-three is still unknown."

After looking at Ling Yuan, She Long silently leaned against the door and waited quietly.