Missing Thoughts Literature

Chapter 41: Unlike me, I can't even ride a sword (Page 1/2)

After a few pleasantries, Qingheng began to diagnose him.

After retracting her spiritual energy, she asked Shen Qichen for two of the pills he was currently taking.

"Your innate spiritual root is unstable. It's a pity that the best time for treatment has long passed. Now, I can only refine a few pills to regulate it for you. As for the rest, it depends on whether there will be a turning point after your cultivation breaks through."

After speaking, perhaps thinking that other medical cultivators had told him the same thing, she added:

"Don't worry, my pills will at least prevent you from gasping for breath after three steps and coughing after five."

Shen Qichen thanked her politely.

"I naturally trust in Senior's abilities."

Qingheng nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then left.

It would take another two days to refine the pills, so Shen Qichen planned to wait until they were ready before leaving.

He looked at Yun Luo:

"This is my first time in the territory of the Hehuan Sect, and I'm unfamiliar with the place. Could I trouble you to accompany me for a stroll?"

Yun Luo had nothing to do these past few days, so after thinking about it, she agreed.

"There's nothing fun in the sect, and male cultivators aren't allowed to stay overnight. How about I take you to the small town at the foot of the mountain?"

Shen Qichen had no objections and smiled faintly, "Okay."

Although Xiaoyao Town was at the foot of the mountain, it would take two hours to get there on Zhuaizhai's four legs.

Yun Luo thought about it and decided to ride her sword.

When she stepped onto the Black Iron Sword, she noticed Shen Qichen hadn't moved for a long time.

"You don't know how to ride a sword yet?"

Although Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't ride a sword for long periods, the distance to Xiaoyao Town was sufficient.

Shen Qichen was about to speak when he started coughing violently again. Soon, the corners of his eyes turned red, and a misty moisture gathered in his eyes.

"Cough, cough... Fellow Daoist Yun, I apologize. My spiritual root is unstable, and I've only just reached Foundation Establishment. Riding a sword is very unsteady. This time I came to the Hehuan Sect, I hired a flying ship with spirit stones. I might have to trouble you to give me a ride."

The mountain wind swept across the cliff top, blowing his white robes, his sleeves fluttering up and down, and his sash rustling in the wind.

His slender figure was like a green bamboo swaying in the wind, seemingly fragile yet resilient.

A sense of pity arose in Yun Luo's heart.

"Not at all. As fellow cultivators, we should help each other."

"Fellow Daoist is truly kind-hearted," Shen Qichen said. "We're friends now, so calling you Fellow Daoist feels a bit distant. May I call you A Luo?"

Everyone called her that, so Yun Luo didn't refuse.

"Of course."

Saying that, she moved a step towards the tip of the sword, leaving space for him.

Shen Qichen stepped onto it, standing behind her, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

Yun Luo formed a hand seal, and the Black Iron Sword shot out.

Above the sea of clouds, Shen Qichen swayed precariously, almost falling into the sea of clouds.

After pulling him back again, Yun Luo sighed.

"You can hold onto me."

Shen Qichen's beautiful eyes showed a hint of hesitation.

"This might not be appropriate."

Yun Luo pursed her lips. Why were male cultivators in the cultivation world so pure?

She didn't say more, but instead took his hand and placed it on her waist.

Shen Qichen's hands were also very white, so white they were almost transparent, and the blue veins under his skin were clearly visible.

What a pitiful child.

Yun Luo sighed inwardly and focused on riding her sword.

Shen Qichen was only lightly holding her waist at first, but after being disturbed by the air currents a few times, he shamelessly hugged Yun Luo tightly, looking extremely frightened.

"A Luo, riding a sword is so scary. Are you going to drop me?"

He was already tall, and Yun Luo barely reached his shoulders. He almost completely covered her.

She hugged him so tightly that Yun Luo could barely ride her sword, but knowing he was scared, she couldn't blame him.

"Don't worry, my sword riding is very steady. My senior sister even dares to ride my sword."

"Is that so?" Shen Qichen smirked behind her, but his words sounded pitiful and pathetic.

Chapter 41: Unlike me, I can't even ride a sword (Page 2/2)

"A Luo is truly amazing. Unlike me, I can't even ride a sword."

Yun Luo comforted him, "You've just reached Foundation Establishment, and your body isn't well. Once you recover, riding the sword will be second nature."

Shen Qichen lowered his gaze, staring at her profile. Her expression was incredibly earnest; she was genuinely encouraging him, not just being polite.

He curved his lips, his peach blossom eyes warm with a smile.

"Thanks to A Luo's kind words. When I can ride the sword, I'll let you ride on my sword too."

Yun Luo had already spotted the outline of the town and began to slow down.

"Okay. When that day comes, tell me on a Jade Slip, and I'll come find you at the Heavenly Deduction Sect."

"Okay."

As they spoke, the two arrived above the town. Yun Luo found an open, deserted spot and landed.

"I'll take you to find accommodation first. Xiaoyao Town has many cultivators coming and going, and they don't lack Spirit Stones. If we go late, the better inns will be full."

Shen Qichen didn't refuse. Yun Luo quickly booked him a room at the best inn.

Walking through the Street Market, Shen Qichen's handsome face attracted a lot of attention.

However, due to the Waist Token on Yun Luo's waist, the female cultivators could only tease him with their fiery gazes.

Shen Qichen seemed to not notice their looks and calmly browsed the trinkets sold at the roadside Stalls.

His slender fingertips picked up a chain from a Stall. It was several strands connected together, with two soft clips attached.

The Stall Owner hurried over and introduced it solicitously.

"Young Master, don't think this Chest Chain is ordinary. This chain has hidden mechanisms that can stimulate acupoints like Tianyuan and Qihai, helping cultivators absorb spiritual energy faster during Dual Cultivation. The cultivation effect can be increased by twenty percent..."

The vendor gushed about the small Chest Chain, making it sound miraculous.

This chain did indeed aid in Dual Cultivation, but it was nowhere near as exaggerated as the Stall Owner claimed.

Yun Luo was about to tell him not to be swindled when she saw Shen Qichen pinch the two delicate clips and ask the Stall Owner, "What are these for?"

The clips, shaped like Hehuan flowers, were adorned with long Tassels that wound around his slender fingers, exuding an indescribable allure.

As his fingers moved, the bells on the clips emitted a crisp, pleasant Jingle, making one imagine what it would be like if they were worn.

The Stall Owner explained frankly:

"If you wear it..."

Yun Luo's toes curled into the ground as she silently took a step back.

"I see."

Shen Qichen appeared to be learning, asked the price, and intended to buy it.

"Twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones."

He reached for his Qiankun Pouch to pay.

Yun Luo grabbed his hand, snatched the Chest Chain, and put it back on the Stall.

"Are you new here? You dare to ask twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones for such a piece of junk?"

The raw material for this chain was just ordinary iron ore with a faint trace of spiritual energy. You could buy several carts of it for one Low-Grade Spirit Stone.

Including processing fees, the cost wouldn't exceed one Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.

"This immortal fairy..."

Yun Luo interrupted him.

"Xiaoyao Town has price regulations. If you dare to charge exorbitant prices, you won't be welcome here anymore."

The Stall vendor wanted to argue, but someone whispered a few words in his ear.

He was indeed new and didn't recognize the Waist Token of the Hehuan Sect.

After being reminded, he immediately changed his attitude and wanted to give the Chest Chain to Yun Luo for free as an apology.

Yun Luo didn't want it and pulled Shen Qichen away.

"These are all Free Cultivators doing business here. They'll try to trick anyone they can. At worst, they won't do business here again. If you want to buy one, I'll take you to Yunque Pavilion. Give my name, and you'll get a ten percent discount."

Yunque Pavilion was a direct sales store set up by the Hehuan Sect in Xiaoyao Town. Everything sold inside was from the Hehuan Sect, guaranteeing quality.