At that moment.
Xiao Hong seemed to see an unyielding will within him.
That will.
Though it was not particularly powerful to someone in the Divine Martial Realm like him.
It was remarkably pure.
And even.
Contained something he could neither explain nor describe.
Seeing this.
Xiao Hong dropped the subject and smiled faintly. "Since Sect Master Qin has his own plans, I will say no more. However, the marquis once said.
If the Origin Sect encounters trouble, the Marquis of Northcloud's Manor will not stand idly by.
It is simply that, when it comes to conflicts within the Cultivation World.
The imperial court cannot readily intervene directly.
I hope you can understand that, Sect Master Qin."
"Please convey my thanks to the marquis for his kindness when you return, Steward Xiao!" The cold gleam faded from Qin Shujian's eyes as he raised his teacup slightly toward Xiao Hong.
Seeing this.
Xiao Hong raised his own cup in response. "I will certainly convey your words, Sect Master Qin."
Before long.
Xiao Hong rose to leave.
He had completed everything the Marquis of Northcloud had instructed him to do.
There was no need to remain on Liangshan any longer.
With that.
Qin Shujian also rose to see him off.
That night.
Inside his bedroom.
Qin Shujian took out the sandalwood brocade box Xiao Hong had given him that day and opened it. Inside lay three pale blue-white pills, each roughly the size of an adult's thumb.
As the box opened.
A faint fragrance wafted out.
A mere sniff was enough to refresh the mind and soothe the spirit.
"Are these... Soul-Stabilizing Pills?"
Qin Shujian picked up a pill between his fingers. After examining it briefly, he immediately recognized what it was.
When he used his Spirit Eye to inspect its attributes.