Silence filled the Alchemist Association, broken only by the occasional scattered sounds of the city being rebuilt outside the window.
Yang Xin was enjoying a lovely dream.
The scene of her first meeting with Xiao Tianhao surfaced in her dream. His handsome face and exquisite alchemy skills had filled her with curiosity back then.
She was something of an alchemical prodigy herself. At only twenty-six, she had already become a senior master alchemist, second only to President Gu Yan in the Alchemist Association.
The scene shifted.
She was back at the moment when Xiao Tianhao had come to see her at the Alchemist Association before setting out for the ruins of Ancient Orchid City.
That had been the first time Xiao Tianhao was stunned by her beauty, staring straight at her. She had not been angry then. Instead, she had felt a secret little thrill.
Then came the Jade Beauty Pill he gave her. Overwhelmed with excitement, she had expressed what was in her heart by kissing Xiao Tianhao. His flustered reaction had only made her like him a little more.
The pill formulas Xiao Tianhao occasionally gave her afterward, along with his casual gestures of concern, had made her fall for him completely.
Once the memories ended, the dream began to stray from reality.
Their surroundings blurred. They were no longer in an alchemy room at the Alchemist Association, but on a street in Glory City.
She and Xiao Tianhao walked hand in hand, just like a married couple. They chatted as they browsed the streets, and every so often, Xiao Tianhao bought her little snacks or trinkets to make her happy.
Then they were back at the Alchemist Association, discussing all sorts of pill formulas and alchemy techniques together.
Day after day passed like that... and