Every so often, Xu Yi went to Seeker's Platform to trade for cultivation resources, mainly all kinds of medicinal herbs.
After acquiring them, he began experimenting and researching, drawing on what he had learned at the exchange meet. But with no legacy to inherit and no one to guide him, Xu Yi made very slow progress in his study of medicinal herbs.
Three months passed in a flash, and Desolate Ancestor finally achieved Golden Spiritual Energy.
Perhaps eager to accomplish something and repay Xu Yi, Desolate Ancestor spent his days hanging around Seeker's Platform, gathering information. Xu Yi was willing to cover his expenses, and over time, Desolate Ancestor built up quite a network there.
That day, Xu Yi was telling Qiu Wa a story when Desolate Ancestor hurried in, his face beaming as he opened his mouth to speak. But when he saw what was happening inside, he withdrew again.
Xu Yi pretended not to notice Desolate Ancestor and continued telling Qiu Wa the story. Half an hour passed before Qiu Wa, nestled in his arms, stopped asking questions and drifted into a deep sleep.
Xu Yi carefully laid her beneath the covers, got out of bed, and went to the outer room. Desolate Ancestor asked with concern, "Is Miss doing poorly again?"
Xu Yi nodded. "You came in looking so excited. What is it?"
His mood had grown heavier by the day, and it wasn't because of alchemy.
What troubled him was Qiu Wa. Her condition had been getting worse lately.
Over the past ten days, she had spent nine asleep. Even when she woke, she had little energy. She would tug at Xu Yi, asking him to tell her stories, then fall asleep again halfway through.
Xu Yi watched it all, his heart burning with worry.
Desolate