Bestowing the Pill

A thousand times...

Muttering to himself for a moment, he decided this multiplier still wasn't quite enough. He pondered for a while; the highest-level cultivation techniques of the Misty Cloud Sect were likely only at the high-tier Xuan level, and he still didn't know his own Dou Qi attribute. The most prominent attribute here was wind, and as for the others, he would have to wait until Ya Fei finished organizing everything.

There was still no movement from Zi Yan. Assuming she was just playing around in the mountains since it was her first time here, Zhang Nian decided not to dwell on it. His purpose in taking Zi Yan as a disciple was for the future; the Tuoshe Ancient God Cave was the greatest treasure trove in the entire Dou Qi Continent, and the guardian of that place was Zi Yan's father.

"Alright, take this pill and consume it. Oh, and make sure not to leave it exposed for too long. Once it reaches the ninth grade, it will autonomously absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, condensing its own intelligence and spiritual body. If it runs off, it will be hard to catch." Zhang Nian said this, but in truth, if it really did run off, he wouldn't be able to retrieve it. He couldn't waste his final experience card just because of a single pill.

Hearing this, Medusa nodded, feeling deeply grateful. She took the pill and stored it in her Storage Ring. Just as she was about to turn and leave, Zhang Nian suddenly called out to her.

"By the way, I recall that the Jia Ma Empire royal family isn't very friendly toward the Snake-People Tribe, right? I'll find time to have a word with them about it. However, I suspect that if the Jia Ma Empire royal family has any brains at all, they will naturally ease their relationship with your Snake-People Tribe."

Her figure stiffened. Medusa had never expected that this cheap master would keep even such minor matters in his heart. A trace of emotion stirred deep within her. She turned to look at Zhang Nian, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude, and her originally cold gaze softened. She bowed slightly and said:

"This disciple thanks you, Master."

Waving his hand, Zhang Nian projected the poise and charisma expected of a Dou Sheng powerhouse, saying nonchalantly: "A mere trifle, do not take it to heart. You are my first disciple, so your affairs are naturally my affairs."

At this moment, there seemed to be an endless sense of security. So this is what it feels like to have a master? It actually seems quite nice. Medusa thought to herself.

"Alright, go pick a quiet room above to be your quarters." Seeing that the favorability rating had stopped rising, Zhang Nian had no desire to continue the "conquest." He figured that continuous boosts would likely leave Medusa in an emotional refractory period; to put it plainly, releasing goodwill continuously at the same time would only make the recipient feel numb.

"Yes!"

Hearing her master's instructions, she turned and left the house, flying toward the small cluster of buildings above. Ever since she saw that pill at Jia Nan Academy, Medusa's body had been restless; now, she only wanted to consume the pill as soon as possible.

On the other side, in the former library of the Misty Cloud Sect, Ya Fei was directing everyone in organizing and cataloging. In fact, this wasn't a very tiring job, as the people of the Misty Cloud Sect had organized things in their daily lives; they only needed to categorize them.

"Alright, everyone, be serious. This is the first task assigned by the Saint, so it must be completed perfectly."

Finding a stool to sit on, she gave the instruction lazily. Ya Fei looked at the sky outside with a dejected expression, wondering when she would fall into that guy's clutches.

Although she recognized the reality of the situation, she didn't want to surrender herself just like that. So what if he was a Dou Sheng powerhouse? This lady doesn't like him, and she wouldn't even if it killed her!

Wait!

Ya Fei suddenly remembered that Zhang Nian had another disciple—a beautiful woman with a queenly aura, a cold Snake-Person. Since she hadn't seen Zi Yan, she was convinced in her heart that Zhang Nian only had one disciple.

Snake-People could transform into human form after reaching the Dou Ancestor level. If she could facilitate a match between the two of them, perhaps she would be off the hook!

The young Ya Fei began to scheme. She had no objections to being the manager, but she only wanted to be a manager. If she had to be responsible for his private life as well, she was unwilling.

Better you die than me, that's right, your sacrifice will be worth it!

Looking through the window at the two rows of rooms above, a sharp glint flashed in her captivating, soul-stealing eyes.

Medusa randomly chose a room and said coldly to the two maids outside: "Stay outside and do not wander about. Do not enter the room without my command."

"Yes."

"Creak."

As the door closed, both maids let out a sigh of relief. They both felt that this first disciple of the Saint was not easy to get along with.

A faint, refreshing fragrance wafted through the exquisite little wooden house. Looking around, Medusa could tell from the furnishings that a girl had lived here before. This was the reason she had chosen this room—at least it was clean.

Calming her mind, a faint light flashed from the Storage Ring on her slender finger, and the Ninth-Grade Profound Pill, the Heaven-Seizing Creation Pill, appeared in her palm. In an instant, the entire room was filled with an intoxicating aroma. The scent drifted slowly into the distance with the breeze. Zi Yan, who was playing in the mountain forest, twitched her nose. This smell was so familiar, so fragrant!

"No, I have to go find Master. That pill looks like it tastes really good~" Her soft, pink hands propped up her cheeks. After thinking for a short while, Zi Yan skipped and hopped toward the rest area.

Inside the room at this moment.

Medusa fell into a moment of hesitation. Could she really consume a ninth-grade pill with her current strength...

Master shouldn't be lying to me...

After thinking for a moment, Medusa dispelled the last trace of worry in her heart. This was unconditional trust in Zhang Nian. In their short day together, she could judge that he treated her with genuine sincerity, and that was enough. Moreover, this feeling of resonance from her soul told her that there was nothing wrong with the pill.

Raising her jade hand, she placed the pill into her mouth. In an instant, a white aura bloomed and swirled around her body, forming a thick cocoon. Above the house, the wind and clouds changed color—or rather, a strange phenomenon appeared over the entire Jia Ma Empire beyond the barrier. The clouds in the sky formed a massive vortex, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for a hundred miles began to converge crazily in one direction.

At the very center of the vortex, a white mist drifted down, light as a feather, yet carrying a power that could shake the heavens and earth.

In an instant, countless powerhouses rose into the air to watch.

"Hiss... this direction, is it the old site of the Misty Cloud Sect? That's not surprising. I wonder what kind of commotion the Qinglian Saint has caused this time." Jia Xingtian glanced into the distance before turning to head into the palace. He was screening the next batch of servants to send over. Miteer had already sent gifts; as the royal family of the Jia Ma Empire, how could they be negligent?

On the other side, the disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect who had moved away from Misty Cloud Mountain quickly chose a new peak, and Yun Shan found his beloved disciple, Yun Yun, at the first opportunity.

"Cough, cough, Yun Yun, I have something I wish to discuss with you..."

"Swish!"

Yun Yun immediately sheathed her long sword, revealing a puzzled expression as she asked: "Master, what is wrong? If there is anything you need, just give the order."

"Emm..." Yun Shan rubbed his hands together, looking embarrassed...