Parting

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingxue looked at Alchemist Xuan Yun's gentle face, but a deep chill rose in her heart.

These few words were enough to put Wang Mengde to death.

If Ye Wushuang knew that someone dared to "drug" and steal the woman he had his eye on, given his personality, Wang Mengde would surely be dead.

Moreover, this would greatly reduce Ye Wushuang's resentment towards Qingyue's loss of virginity, since Qingyue was "drugated" against her will.

At the same time, Qingyue will always remember her kindness.

Even until his death, Wang Mengde still thought that Alchemist Xuan Yun was a good person.

Most importantly, it actually helped Qingyue get rid of Wang Mengde.

Kill four birds with one stone.

Clean and efficient.

Looking at Alchemist Xuan Yun's gentle face, Shen Qingxue felt a chill creeping into her heart like vines.

This 150-year-old woman's mind is frighteningly deep.

Just then, Alchemist Xuan Yun spoke again.

This time, she didn't use telepathy; she spoke directly.

She looked at Shen Qingxue and said gently, "I overheard what you were saying. Since things have come to this, and Qingyue and Wang Mengde are both willing, you should grant them their wish."

She paused, glanced at Wang Mengde, and continued, "Although Wang Mengde only has Five-Element Spirit Root, he may still have a chance to Foundation Establishment."

Shen Qingyue's eyes lit up, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

My master is truly wise and understanding.

She glanced at her sister instinctively, a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Shen Qingxue was silent for a moment, then looked at Shen Qingyue, her tone softening unusually. "Since you like Wang Mengde, you should send him back quickly, let him go back to Rosy Cloud Island to cultivate properly."

Shen Qingyue nodded repeatedly, a relieved smile on her face.

Master is the best; he persuaded my sister with just one sentence, making her agree to their request.

She stole a glance at Wang Mengde, her eyes filled with joy.

Alchemist Xuan Yun then turned to Shen Qingxue and casually said:

"I've heard that there are top-tier spirit beast cubs lurking in the Ten-Thousand Grotto Demon Lair. If you have the chance to capture one, the resources you obtain will be enough for you to reach the Foundation Establishment."

Shen Qingxue nodded. "I heard the news last night."

She turned to look at Shen Qingyue, her tone returning to its usual crispness:

"I came here early this morning to tell you that I'm going with some of my senior brothers and sisters to the Ten-Thousand Grotto Demon Lair to search for that spirit beast cub."

Take care of yourself, I'll be back in a while.

Shen Qingyue paused slightly, the joy in her eyes fading somewhat, replaced by a trace of worry.

"Be careful," she whispered.

Shen Qingxue nodded and gave Wang Mengde a deep look.

That glance was incredibly complex, containing hatred, anger, and a hint of pity.

Then she turned and left.

Alchemist Xuan Yun watched Shen Qingxue's departing figure, then turned his gaze to Wang Mengde.

"You could also try your luck at the Ten-Thousand Grotto Demon Lair."

However, that place is quite dangerous. Your cultivation level is relatively low, so prepare plenty of Talisman and be extra careful.

Wang Mengde nodded. "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Alchemist Xuan Yun patted his Storage Bag, took out a Talisman, and handed it over.

The Talisman shimmered with a faint golden light, its runes intricate and exquisite, exuding a mysterious aura.

"This is a Substitute Talisman," she explained. "You stick it on your body; in a critical moment, it can save your life."

Wang Mengde was slightly taken aback, then accepted the gift with both hands, repeatedly expressing his gratitude. "Thank you very much, senior. I will remember your great kindness."

Shen Qingyue also thanked Wang Mengde on his behalf, her eyes filled with gratitude.

Alchemist Xuan Yun waved his hand and said with a smile, "You two say your goodbyes properly, I won't disturb you any longer."

After saying that, she turned and left.

But the moment she turned around, the smile on her face gradually faded.

She stuck out the tip of her tongue and gently licked the corner of her mouth.

A barely perceptible glint of bloodlust flashed in his eyes.

That kid's Qi and Blood and qi surged like a raging furnace, stronger than Qi and Blood of an average Peak Qi Refinement cultivator. Using Extreme Yin Secret Art to drain it dry... should extend his life by a full year.

She took a few steps, then suddenly turned back, her gentle smile returning to her face.

"Wang Mengde, remember to stick the Talisman on your body."

His tone was gentle, much like the admonitions of an elder.

"I understand, senior." Wang Mengde nodded and placed the Talisman on his chest.

Alchemist Xuan Yun smiled, then turned and left.

The courtyard gate closed.

Shen Qingyue looked in the direction her master had left and let out a long sigh of relief.

She reactivated the protective Light Barrier of the courtyard, and the transparent light curtain enveloped the entire courtyard.

Then, she suddenly threw herself into Wang Mengde's arms.

She wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, buried her face in his chest, as if she wanted to embed herself into his body.

Her eyes were full of longing and reluctance to part.

"You big bad guy," she muttered, her voice slightly nasal.

She didn't want Wang Mengde to leave; she wanted to be with her lover forever.

But they were also afraid that Wang Mengde would be targeted by Ye Wushuang and put in danger.

Wang Mengde embraced her, gently stroking her hair with one hand.

"You should cultivate diligently at the Evergreen Sect. I'll come to see you in a while."

Shen Qingyue nodded gently in his arms, tightening her embrace even more.

The courtyard was quiet, with only the rustling of the wind through the bamboo leaves.

The two of them hugged each other like that, neither willing to let go first.

At this moment, at the end of the path outside the courtyard.

Alchemist Xuan Yun stopped and looked back at the small courtyard shrouded in a transparent light curtain.

A slight, meaningful smile appeared on her lips.

She reached out and gently smoothed her sleeve.

There, a dark red Talisman lay quietly in her sleeve, its runes subtly shifting.

"Such abundant Qi and Blood..."

Her eyes lit up.

"This is... something to look forward to."

The two embraced for a long time before Yiyi parting.

Shen Qingyue's eyes were slightly red, but she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall.

She lowered her head, took a deep breath to calm herself, and then patted the Storage Bag at her waist.

In a flash of inspiration, more than a dozen small jade bottles appeared neatly in her palm.

"These five bottles are Grain Avoidance Pill that I refined myself." She pointed to each bottle for Wang Mengde: "These are pills I bought from my master a few days ago, some for healing injuries, some for restoring spiritual energy... Take them all with you."

Wang Mengde looked at the jade bottles, did not refuse, reached out and took them, and put them into his Storage Bag.

Then, he patted his Storage Bag.

Fifteen hundred Spirit Stone poured out of the bag, piling up into a small crystal mountain between the two.

The Spirit Stone emitted a soft, spiritual light, making Shen Qingyue's face appear as smooth and lustrous as jade.

"Take these Spirit Stones," Wang Mengde said, "And cultivate diligently."

Shen Qingyue shook her head repeatedly, her little head bobbing like a rattle drum.

"I don't want to," she said urgently. "I can earn Spirit Stone myself, and my meditation room is full of spiritual energy, which I can use for cultivation. I don't need it."

Before she could finish speaking, a warm hand touched her cheek.

Wang Mengde pinched her fair and delicate cheek, his tone filled with affection:

"Use Spirit Stone to buy more pills to improve your cultivation as soon as possible. Accumulate Yin-Nature Power into your spiritual power and give me feedback after a while. This is much faster than me cultivating directly."

Shen Qingyue's face flushed red.

She raised her hand in embarrassment and annoyance, and lightly punched Wang Mengde's chest, the force as light as a cat's paw scratching.

"You're never serious," she scolded, her voice soft and lacking any threat.

This time, she didn't hold back.

With a wave of her hand, she stored 1,500 Spirit Stone into her Storage Bag.

The two walked out of the courtyard side by side and headed towards the edge of the island along the bluestone path.

We arrived at the edge of the island.

Shen Qingyue stopped in her tracks, suddenly turned around, and hugged Wang Mengde tightly again.

This hug was stronger and tighter than before, as if trying to merge the two of them together.

Her face was buried in the crook of his neck, her warm breath falling on his skin, accompanied by a slight tremor.

She couldn't bear to see him leave.

I can't bear to part with it.

But she couldn't keep Wang Mengde.

They could only hold each other tightly, very tightly.

Wang Mengde was also reluctant to part with it.

He could only raise his arms and pull her into his embrace.

He desperately wanted to reach the Foundation Establishment, because once he did, he could become a guest elder of the Evergreen Sect Foundation Establishment and be with Qingyue forever.

The sea breeze blew by, lifting their clothes and entwining them, making them indistinguishable from one another.