I Only Hugged You, That's All

Jiang Ping'an and Feng Jiuzhen remained deadlocked for over a month. In the end, Yuan Youyou still brought Feng Jiuzhen to Xuanji Peak.

There was no helping it. Using up a large amount of Jiang Ping'an's merit was a sect mission, and Feng Jiuzhen had no choice but to yield.

However, Feng Jiuzhen's visit to Xuanji Peak was merely for appearances. She left again very soon.

After Feng Jiuzhen departed, Yuan Youyou advised Jiang Ping'an, "Junior Sister Feng has a simple nature. Aside from cultivation, pill refining, and studying Pill Recipes, she has never left Immortal Valley. Don't hold it against her."

"Today, she lowered her head and personally came to Xuanji Peak to see you. Your pride should be satisfied now."

Jiang Ping'an said, "I'll go to Qiwu Mountain tomorrow."

Yuan Youyou let out a sigh of relief.

The next morning, Jiang Ping'an flew to Qiwu Mountain. Led by a colorfully dressed female cultivator, he descended beneath the Ten-Thousand-Year Parasol Tree.

Before long, Feng Jiuzhen emerged.

"Before refining pills for you, I must first examine you and understand your condition," Feng Jiuzhen said. "You must answer truthfully. If the Spirit Pills I refine end up killing you, don't blame it on me."

Jiang Ping'an said, "Before you begin refining, I must inspect the Pill Recipes."

Feng Jiuzhen asked, "You don't trust me?"

"You've already threatened me with death. Shouldn't I be more cautious?" Jiang Ping'an asked in return.

Feng Jiuzhen thought for a moment and said, "If you want to see them, then see them."

After a pause, she scrutinized Jiang Ping'an and asked, "How many innate spirit apertures do you have? Which ones are they?"

"I have no innate spirit apertures," Jiang Ping'an said.

Feng Jiuzhen's phoenix eyes abruptly widened. She sized Jiang Ping'an up again as though