72: Master, is this how you use this divine artifact?

Su Lin didn't notice the momentary change in Ye You's expression behind him.

He just felt that the litter of kittens his Disciple raised was truly... a bit too adorable.

So he turned to Ye You and said, "Xiao You, these little fellows you're raising are quite well-behaved and sensible, and their appearance is very endearing.

"Having them by your side daily must also help you pass the time."

"Well-behaved? Endearing?"

Ye You said nothing, instead running her fingertips over the medicinal herbs that exuded a rich Spiritual Qi.

"Revered Master, there's no time to lose, let's begin Alchemy."

"I want to personally... do it."

Her tone suddenly became very cold.

"When it comes to Alchemy, a slight difference in heat can lead to a world of difference in efficacy."

She waved her hand, signaling the Cat Girls to place the herbs on the bluestone beside them.

Ye You took the Northern Sea Ice Crystal Profound Fish, gathered Spiritual Power at her fingertips, and began to process it on the spot.

She used Spiritual Power as a blade, precisely removing the fish bones.

Then she picked up the Ten-Thousand-Year Fire Ganoderma, and a red glow appeared in her palm, slowly refining the crimson spiritual liquid.

"You often refine medicine like this? I don't recall teaching you all this way before." Su Lin stopped playing with the kittens and instead focused on Ye You's actions.

Ye You's movements didn't stop; she continued to process the Nine-Leaf Dragon Blood Grass.

"Over the past hundred years, I've learned to refine medicine without a Pill Furnace."

"While I still can't compare to Third Senior Sister, I have gained some unique insights."

She mixed the herbs in her palm, and a dark green demonic flame ignited out of thin air.

The flames danced under her control, and the scent of medicine gradually permeated the bamboo forest.

"Outsiders don't understand Revered Master's Physique."

She suddenly spoke, her voice a few shades lower, "They only follow the routine of using a Pill Furnace, completely unaware of the essence of medicinal properties complementing each other."

The medicinal liquid condensed into a Medicinal Pill in her palm.

After carefully checking its quality, she handed it to Su Lin's lips: "Revered Master, please take it."

Just as Su Lin was about to take it, she suddenly withdrew her hand: "Wait."

"The medicine's Fusion still needs a moment."

After the Medicinal Pill's properties gradually stabilized, Ye You placed it into Su Lin's mouth and watched him swallow it.

Upon ingesting the Medicinal Pill, Su Lin felt a scorching hot torrent erupt in his Meridians, and his Nascent Soul felt as if it was being thrown into a furnace to be incinerated.

Immediately after, a bone-chilling coldness struck him, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

The alternating hot and cold made him frown deeply.

Ye You had been staring intently at him, and seeing his reaction, she immediately pressed his shoulders.

A gentle yet dominant Spiritual Power infused him, precisely guiding the rampant medicinal power, slowly harmonizing it.

The turbulent Qi within Su Lin's body gradually calmed down.

Just then, a System notification sounded in his mind.

["Ding! Detected that Fourth Disciple Ye You has deep affection for the host, Bond Value increased by 5000 points!"]

["Current Bond Value with Ye You: 6000 points."]

["Bond Value has exceeded the threshold, triggering a special feedback reward! host, please choose the reward type."]

Su Lin's heart stirred slightly. He recalled Ye You's undisguised jealousy when she saw Luo Ximei's dragon soul abyss sword earlier.

With a thought, he chose a weapon-type reward.

["Reward issued: Divine-grade binding Magic Treasure, "Machine-Guiding Thread"."]

A dark golden rope, shimmering with flowing light, appeared in his hand.

The moment the weapon appeared, Ye You, including the four Cat Girls, were attracted by its unique aura.

SilverUpturned and her three sisters unconsciously took a half-step back, their cat ears pressed tightly against their heads.

Ye You stared intently at the weapon in Su Lin's hand.

She could clearly feel the power contained within the rope, far beyond what ordinary Spirit Treasures could compare to.

It even felt more powerful than the aura of Luo Ximei's weapon.

This was definitely not something a Nascent Soul Cultivator could possess.

"Revered Master, this is...?"

Su Lin's expression was calm as he handed the rope over: "It's for you."

Ye You was stunned for a moment, then her face erupted with wild joy.

She almost snatched the "Machine-Guiding Thread", the cool touch making her fingertips tingle slightly.

"For me? Is it really for me?" Ye You confirmed repeatedly.

"I knew it! What Junior Sister has, I will have too! And it will be even better than hers!"

However, this wild joy lasted only a few breaths.

Her smile suddenly froze, then she quickly looked up, her gaze sharpening as she stared intently at Su Lin.

"That's not right..."

Her voice deepened.

"With Revered Master's current cultivation, how could you possibly possess a divine item of this caliber?

This could never be obtained through ordinary means."

She took a step forward, glaring at Su Lin, "Are you... hiding something from me?"

"Or is it that Sixth Junior Sister gave this to you privately to curry favor?"

In Ye You's view, only Gu Qiuyue had the financial means to give Su Lin such a treasure now.

The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she became. With a flick of her wrist, the "Machine-Guiding Thread" that had just come into her possession slid into her palm as if alive.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Ye You's suspicion grew stronger.

She raised the Machine-Guiding Thread in her hand, a dangerous curve forming at the corner of her lips.

"This rope is for tying things, right?"

"Since Revered Master is unwilling to speak, this Disciple will just have to tie you up first, then slowly ask."

With a flick of her wrist, the Machine-Guiding Thread came alive.

The dark golden Machine-Guiding Thread silently slid out, instantly coiling around Su Lin's limbs and body.

It tightened very snugly, yet caused no pain, merely completely restricting his movements.

"Revered Master, don't move."

Ye You's voice was very soft. She stepped forward, her fingers stroking Su Lin's cheek.

"This Disciple just wants to confirm if this gift is really effective."

Su Lin didn't struggle; he calmly looked at her.

"Do you find it effective?" he countered.

"Very effective."

Ye You's face revealed a satisfied smile.

She gently tapped with her fingertip, and the Machine-Guiding Thread tightened slightly.

"You see, this way, Revered Master can't run away. No matter where you go, I can pull you back."

Outside the bamboo house, the four Cat Girls, through the open door, saw the strange scene inside.

Their Revered Master, the empress of the Myriad Demon Forest, had tied up that adult with a rope.

The four Cat Girls instantly froze, not daring to breathe.

"Sister SilverUpturned, Revered Master... what is Revered Master doing?"

"Why is she tying up that adult?"

"Is... is that adult making Revered Master angry? Is Revered Master going to punish him?"

Even the calmest Ink Shadow frowned; she couldn't understand.

That adult seemed to have a gentle aura, and Revered Master was clearly very different towards him, so why would she suddenly make a move?

SilverUpturned's mind was also in chaos; she quickly made a shushing gesture.

Little Orange whispered, "And that rope looks so powerful, will that adult get hurt?"

"No, he won't," Ink Shadow judged softly, "Revered Master's movements have no Killing Intent."

SilverUpturned made a shushing gesture, "Shh! Don't talk nonsense! How can we discuss Revered Master's affairs?"

Inside the bamboo house, Ye You heard the faint whispers outside. She smiled triumphantly, leaning in to whisper in Su Lin's ear.

"Revered Master, look, the kittens are all very worried about you."

She called out to the outside, "You lot, come in."

Hearing Ye You's command, the four Cat Girls hesitantly walked into the bamboo house.

"At this point, your Spiritual Power won't be enough to maintain your transformation, right?"

Ye You looked at their timid appearance and smiled.

"Then change back and come play with Revered Master for a while."