A Turn for the Better, Feng He Arrives

Inside a cave abode brimming with spiritual energy atop the back mountain of Qinghe Market.

After brewing a cup of medicinal tea, Xu Qingyin slowly poured it into a ceramic bowl on the table. Then, carrying the tea, she turned and entered a neighboring stone chamber.

"Senior Sister, I've dissolved all the pills into the medicinal tea. If you drink it directly, you should be able to refine it faster."

Li Xiuning was meditating atop a cushion. Seeing Xu Qingyin enter with the ceramic bowl, she hurriedly withdrew her mana, forced a faint smile, and accepted the medicinal tea.

"Qingyin, you've had to run yourself ragged for me these past days. I've really put you through so much. It's all because I'm useless. I clearly refined a Grade 3 Recovery Pill, yet I still failed to recover completely. I don't know how much longer I'll burden you."

"What are you saying, Senior Sister? Between us, how can there be any talk of burdening one another? If you hadn't supported me every step of the way back then, how could I have had the chance to succeed in Foundation Establishment? I'm afraid my path would have long since been cut off, and I would have followed Master into the next world."

Hearing Xu Qingyin's reply, Li Xiuning's smile faded. She sighed again. "Senior Sister knows you are kind-hearted and remember my kindness for a lifetime. Otherwise, anyone else would have abandoned me long ago.

"Sadly, despite taking so many spiritual pills and miraculous medicines, this body of mine has shown little improvement. I'm afraid there is no hope for me in this lifetime.

"Junior Sister, you are still young. Your path ahead will surely lead far beyond this. You must think more for yourself as well. Don't pour all your energy