Breaking the Cold Air, Intimate Contact with Qing Tan?

Compared to Qing Tan's shock, Lin Yan appeared quite indifferent.

So, upon hearing Qing Tan's praise, Lin Yan did not get carried away. Instead, he chuckled and spread his hands. "It's just a small trick. If you cultivate as well, you'll be able to learn it too."

Qing Tan widened her eyes at this. "Really? Brother Lin Yan? You aren't just trying to comfort me, are you?"

Having said that, Qing Tan scratched her head with a naive expression. "Actually, to be honest, Brother Lin Yan, I do want to cultivate a little."

"After all, you know about my father's situation. Many responsibilities naturally fall onto Brother Lin Dong's shoulders, but in truth, I want to help Brother Lin Dong share some of that pressure."

Lin Yan answered with a smile, "Mm, I know."

"However, my words just now weren't just to comfort you. Everyone has the potential to cultivate, and since you haven't started yet, what if you're a genius? These things are hard to say for sure."

Encouraged by Lin Yan's words, Qing Tan seemed to gain confidence, waving her small fists with great enthusiasm.

However, she also knew that Lin Yan's words were mostly encouragement, so after indulging in a wild fantasy about her future, Qing Tan gave Lin Yan a grateful, silly grin.

"Brother Lin Yan, thank you."

"Although we haven't known each other long, every time I'm with you, I feel very happy."

Lin Yan smiled and said nothing more.

But just as Qing Tan was about to say something else, she suddenly frowned.

Her entire body began to tremble, and her delicate little face turned deathly pale in an instant.

"What's wrong, Qing Tan?"

Lin Yan keenly noticed the change in Qing Tan and asked with concern.

But no sooner had his voice fallen than he discovered waves of icy cold energy rapidly surging from within Qing Tan's body. Affected by this chill, ice crystals began to form on the ground where she stood, and even the burning firewood nearby was extinguished on the spot by the cold air.

What terrifying cold energy.

Yao Lao's voice suddenly echoed in Lin Yan's mind.

He then analyzed the situation for Lin Yan.

"This girl likely possesses a special constitution. It is extremely powerful for cultivation, but it comes with an uncontrollable instability. For instance, there is a special constitution on the Dou Qi Continent called the Woeful Poison Body; it is also incredibly formidable to cultivate, but if controlled even slightly improperly, the person is finished."

Lin Yan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. He naturally knew Qing Tan's constitution was special. In the original story, Lin Dong used the Stone Talisman to control the cold energy within her, but he did not have the Stone Talisman in his hands right now. Was he just supposed to watch this girl suffer?

"Senior Yao Lao, is there any way to help her?"

Lin Yan couldn't help but ask Yao Lao. He wasn't a monster; seeing the little girl who had been chatting happily with him just moments ago now shivering uncontrollably, he couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

"Yes, use the Cold-Dispelling Pill you refined."

"Although it is only a Tier 1 medicinal pill, in terms of the effect of dispelling cold, many Tier 2 and Tier 3 pills are not as good as the Cold-Dispelling Pill."

"Because this little girl hasn't started cultivating yet, the cold energy in her body is limited. For now, the Cold-Dispelling Pill is enough to suppress it."

"But if her cultivation level increases in the future, you will need the Tier 4 Great Cold-Dispelling Pill, or you must teach this little girl how to control the cold energy herself."

Yao Lao was indeed knowledgeable. Upon hearing Lin Yan's inquiry, he quickly provided a solution and even thought through how to handle this cold energy for Qing Tan in the future.

"Alright, I'll try it now."

Seeing this, Lin Yan hurriedly took out the pill.

He walked forward, but Qing Tan, fearing that the cold energy would hurt him, endured the freezing sensation and said to Lin Yan, "Brother Lin Yan, this is an old problem of mine. It will pass in a moment. Don't come over; this cold energy can easily hurt you."

Lin Yan shook his head with a smile. "It's fine."

He then channeled the Burning Art to wrap his hands in a layer of fire-attribute Yuan Power.

Bathed in the warmth of this Yuan Power, Qing Tan felt the cold diminish slightly. Lin Yan then placed the pill directly in front of her.

"Open your mouth and eat this."

Qing Tan hesitated for a moment when she saw the pill, but after looking at Lin Yan, she chose to trust him.

She stopped hesitating and swallowed the pill in one gulp.

Lin Yan placed his hands on Qing Tan's back, channeling his Yuan Power into her body, and reminded her, "Regulate your breathing."

Qing Tan quickly followed his instructions. Under Lin Yan's guidance, she felt the cold within her body fading, while a warm stream of Yuan Power flowed continuously through her meridians.

Qing Tan's complexion steadily improved, and finally, with the aid of Lin Yan's fire-attribute Yuan Power and the Cold-Dispelling Pill, she returned to normal.

"I'm better?"

"Brother Lin Yan, you're too amazing!"

"Even my father couldn't do anything about this cold energy of mine, yet you were able to solve it?"

She became overjoyed, turning her gaze toward Lin Yan with a face full of shock.

Lin Yan slowly withdrew his Yuan Power. When he looked at Qing Tan again, he felt a bit dizzy.

Lin Yan knew this was due to overexerting his Yuan Power, but he didn't say much. He simply wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with feigned ease, "It's good that you're okay."

Qing Tan noticed the change in Lin Yan's expression and couldn't help but feel guilty. "Brother Lin Yan, I'm sorry. It's all because of me..."

Lin Yan smiled and ruffled Qing Tan's hair. "Silly girl, what's this about? It's just a small matter."

With that, he used a wisp of fire-attribute Yuan Power to reignite the fire, though the wave of exhaustion surging from within his body made it difficult for him to hold on.

"Qing Tan, I'm going to take a short nap. Call me if anything happens."

Lin Yan said this to Qing Tan, then found a spot nearby to lean against and sleep.

Qing Tan nodded obediently, but seeing Lin Yan sleeping shirtless, she worried he might catch a cold. After a moment of hesitation, she carefully stepped forward and hugged him.

A ray of sunlight shone onto Lin Yan's face. Disturbed by the light, Lin Yan couldn't help but open his eyes.

Waking up from this sleep, his energy had recovered quite a bit. Although his Yuan Power was still somewhat depleted, he at least felt mentally refreshed.

Lin Yan originally wanted to see where Qing Tan was, but as soon as he turned his gaze, he discovered that she was fast asleep, holding him tightly.

"Young friend, you're awake?"

"This little girl didn't go to waste saving you. After seeing you fall asleep, she was afraid you'd catch a cold, so she hugged you to act as a little heater."

Yao Lao's voice rang out promptly, speaking to him with a chuckle.

"Is that so?"

Lin Yan replied indifferently.

He then let out a sigh, feeling somewhat emotional.

"I'm still too weak."

"I only helped her circulate her energy to regulate her breathing, yet my Yuan Power was almost drained dry by that chill."

"I must increase my strength!"

Yao Lao wore an expression of gloating.

"However, young friend, this incident wasn't a loss."

"After all, you could say you've had a taste of beauty. Although the little girl is still young, she is a budding beauty. Once she grows up, she will definitely be stunning enough to topple cities."

Lin Yan shook his head awkwardly.

"Senior Yao Lao, please don't tease me."

He had just wanted to say something more when Qing Tan in his arms began to squirm like a little kitten.

Yao Lao's voice vanished. Lin Yan watched Qing Tan, and soon she opened her eyes. Meeting Lin Yan's gaze, her face instantly turned bright red.

"Brother Lin Yan, I... I... listen to my explanation."

Lin Yan said with a wry smile, "No need to explain. What's the big deal?"

"You were afraid I'd catch a cold, right? You're a good girl."

Qing Tan giggled in embarrassment.

Lin Yan let go of Qing Tan and stood up.

"Fortunately, the rain didn't last too long. It's not early anymore, so we can head out."

Qing Tan nodded in agreement, but after looking at the clothes on her body, she said to Lin Yan, "Brother Lin Yan, can I return these clothes to you after I wash them?"

Lin Yan nodded.

"Sure."

Seeing this, Qing Tan packed her things, intending to leave.

But just before she could depart, Lin Yan called out to her.

"Right, Qing Tan."

"Take these pills."

Lin Yan handed her a few bottles of pills.

"You should remember these; they're the ones I gave you when your chill flared up earlier."

"If the chill acts up again later, take one yourself."

After speaking, Lin Yan took out another bottle of pills.

"This is a Healing Pill. It's a very effective type of healing medicine I obtained by chance."

"I know about your father's situation. If he's willing, you can let him try this medicine."

"It might be effective for his injuries."

Qing Tan was stunned looking at the pills, but she felt embarrassed to take them from Lin Yan. After all, she couldn't give him anything in return, and she didn't want to accept a reward for no merit.

"Brother Lin Yan, these are too precious. I can't accept them."

Thus, Qing Tan refused him.

Lin Yan feigned anger. "Take them."

"Didn't you say last time that you hoped we could be friends?"

"Then why are you being so formal? Or are you saying you were just talking, and didn't actually mean it?"

Qing Tan hurriedly explained, afraid that Lin Yan would misunderstand her. "No, Brother Lin Yan, I..."

Lin Yan seized the opportunity to shove the pills into her hands. "That settles it, just take them."

"Don't be such a stranger."

Qing Tan could only honestly agree.

Shortly after that, he parted ways with Lin Yan and hurried in the direction of home.

However, recalling everything that had happened with Lin Yan today, a warm feeling spread through his heart, and his cheeks inevitably grew a little hot.

"Qing Tan, you're back?"

"Why are you wearing a man's clothes?"

Upon returning home, Lin Xiao was helping Lin Dong with his cultivation. Seeing the strangeness of Qing Tan's attire, both of them frowned.

"It's nothing, I went to the back mountain to look for herbs earlier, and then it started pouring rain, didn't it? I was soaked like a drowned rat, and my cold energy flared up. It's really fortunate that I had Brother Lin Yan."

Qing Tan hurriedly explained to the two of them.

"What happened?"

Both Lin Dong and Lin Xiao knew that Qing Tan had a special constitution, so upon hearing that her cold energy had flared up, they became even more worried, their eyes filled with concern.

Qing Tan omitted the part about sleeping and told them the sequence of events.

Both of them felt quite shocked upon hearing this.

Especially Lin Xiao.

Because he had once stepped in to help Qing Tan resolve her cold energy, he knew exactly how difficult it was.

But now, hearing Qing Tan say this, the very cold energy he couldn't resolve had actually been handled by Lin Yan?

Was this Lin Yan really that formidable?