A knock sounded at the door.
Yan Mingyi immediately went to answer it. Brother Lin had already told her that someone would come seeking Foundation Establishment Pills today.
"May I ask who you are, Senior-"
Seeing the graceful young gentleman at the door, with rosy lips, white teeth, and robes whiter than snow, Yan Mingyi knew this must be the Foundation Establishment cultivator disguised as a man whom Brother Lin had mentioned. She smiled politely.
"I have come by invitation to seek pills. Is this Pill Master Lin's residence?"
The white-robed female cultivator snapped open her folding fan, revealing a gentlemanly smile that she believed maximized her charm.
She had expected the woman before her to gaze at her with lovestruck eyes. Instead, Yan Mingyi's gaze remained composed, her smile merely polite.
She could not help feeling thoroughly disappointed.
"It is indeed Pill Master Lin's residence. Please come in, Senior."
Yan Mingyi slipped perfectly into her role, stepping aside to admit her.
The white-robed woman nodded and followed her inside, but could not help muttering inwardly, Last time, I saw that Pill Master Lin was a fine-looking man, with nobody else in his residence. I thought he buried himself in studying his craft-no wonder his pill dao was so impressive! Yet he still keeps a beauty in a golden house, hiding away such a delicate young girl. Most likely, he is another slave to food and lust-
Unaware of the woman's thoughts, Yan Mingyi simply led the way.
Upon reaching the hall, she invited the guest to sit and served a cup of spirit tea. "My master is occupied at present and will be here shortly. Please wait a little, Senior."
"No matter."
The white-robed woman nodded, lifted her cup, and began sipping, chatting idly with Yan Mingyi.
Before long,