Valley Master Nie had originally wanted to comfort his daughter, saying that Zhang Xiaohua wanted to leave the Crimson Flame Pill for Nie Qianyu so she could increase her cultivation. But the moment Nie Qianyu heard this, her expression changed drastically.
Valley Master Nie forced a smile. "What is it, Xiao Yu? Did Father say something wrong?"
Only after a long while did Nie Qianyu whisper, "Brother Ren was right. I am indeed the one in Hui Chun Valley who most needs to improve her cultivation. But Father, even if I take the Crimson Flame Pill, there is no way my martial arts can catch up to yours. How could I accompany Brother Ren as he roams the martial world?"
Valley Master Nie laughed loudly. "You are already thinking of roaming the martial world together?"
Nie Qianyu said shyly, "Why not? Brother Ren's martial arts are so formidable. If I cannot measure up to him, how can I..."
"Hehe, if one Crimson Flame Pill is not enough, then we shall take two. If two are not enough, then three."
Valley Master Nie spoke generously.
"Alas." Nie Qianyu sighed. Though the blush had yet to leave her face, she said, "Father, do not comfort me like this. Pills that increase cultivation only work the first time they are taken; taking more is useless. I do not believe Father does not know that."
Valley Master Nie looked somewhat embarrassed. "Ahem, well... taking one is still better than not taking one. This is also a token of Brother Ren's goodwill. Just accept it."
As he spoke, he tried to press the jade bottle into Nie Qianyu's hand.
But Nie Qianyu shook her head and pushed the jade bottle back. In a low voice, she said, "Father, do not deceive me. You intended to