52: Peach blossom patterns! Ning Yudie... is bleeding!

Inside the Thatched Cottage, the lingering aroma of tea had not yet dissipated.

Jiang Linfeng withdrew his fist and stood still, his aura as deep and oppressive as an abyss. His cold gaze swept across the Void Realm before finally settling back on the Thatched Cottage.

The killing intent in his eyes slowly faded, replaced by a trace of imperceptible exhaustion.

Burning his Origin to suppress a Soul from afar—even for the invincible, there was a cost.

"Husband..." Luo Yan stepped forward, holding Star Universe, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

The infant in her arms seemed to have been startled by the terrifying aura just now; his little mouth puckered, and his pure star-like eyes welled up with tears.

"It is nothing." Jiang Linfeng's voice was low as he reached out to gently stroke Star Universe's soft hair.

The Chaos Life Origin flowed silently, instantly soothing the little one's shock.

Star Universe let out a babble and reached out his tiny hand to grab his father's finger, pure Star Dao Rhyme winding around them obediently.

Jiang Linfeng turned his gaze to the bed. Su Ningxue was still sitting cross-legged in front of the Pill Furnace, the Jade Peach Blossom Mark on her chest shimmering with gentle vitality under the reflection of the furnace fire.

Her face was pale, her deer-like eyes tightly closed, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly; it was clear that forcing the saint rune to brew tea, followed by the impact of that terrifying curse, had greatly exhausted her spirit.

"Ningxue." Jiang Linfeng walked to the side of the bed.

"Sect... Sect Master..." Su Ningxue opened her eyes with difficulty, her deer-like eyes brimming with tears, carrying lingering shock and a hint of forced stubbornness. "Disciple... Disciple is fine... The tea... the tea hasn't gone cold yet..."

She struggled to reach for the suspended jade cup, but her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

"Don't move." Jiang Linfeng pressed down on her cold little hand. It felt as delicate as jade, yet carried a weak tremor.

He leaned over and gently picked up the young girl, placing her on the bed covered with soft animal skins. His movements were gentle, yet carried an unquestionable majesty.

"Sect... Sect Master..." Su Ningxue's cheeks flushed red instantly, like red plum blossoms blooming in the snow.

She could clearly feel the warmth radiating from the Sect Master's chest, that overbearing aura enveloping her, dispelling the chill and fear in her heart.

The Jade Peach Blossom Mark on her chest seemed to sense something, growing slightly hot, its shimmering green light becoming even more gentle.

Jiang Linfeng formed a sword gesture with his fingers, concentrating a drop of pure Chaos Life Origin at his fingertip, which emitted a jade-green halo of creative vitality.

His gaze fell upon the budding Jade Peach Blossom on the young girl's chest. The saint rune's light shimmered, but inside was a tiny, almost imperceptible grey crack—that was a hidden injury left from forcing the saint rune to resist the impact of the curse!

"Circulate the saint rune and draw in Star Power." Jiang Linfeng's voice was low, carrying a guiding tone.

"Yes..." Su Ningxue obediently closed her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering. The Medicine King Sacred Rune between her brows lit up with a faint light, and the Jade Peach Blossom Mark on her chest responded; a gentle current of Chaos Medicine Dao power, mixed with Ice Soul Star Body power, flowed out slowly.

Jiang Linfeng tapped his fingertip, and that point of jade-green halo landed precisely in the center of the Jade Peach Blossom Mark!

"Hum—!!!"

Like a water droplet falling into a calm lake! The Jade Peach Blossom Mark trembled violently! Its radiance burst forth!

Countless fine, jade-green Medicine Dao runes, like living vines, instantly spread from the center of the mark! They crawled along the young girl's snow-white skin, climbed up her delicate collarbone, slid past her swan-like neck, and finally... on her smooth forehead... condensed into a small, exquisite, budding peach blossom mark!

The moment the mark formed! "Boom—!!!"

A torrent of even more vast, pure Chaos Medicine Dao power, seemingly originating from the Chaos Life Origin, erupted from the peach blossom mark! It instantly swept through Su Ningxue's entire body!

Under the washing of the torrent, that tiny crack melted away like snow, instantly sealing up! Her exhausted spirit was nourished, and her weak Ice Soul Star Body was strengthened! Even... the nascent Medicine King Ice Soul Star Body was crazily solidifying and growing within the torrent! It emitted brilliant starlight and the divine charm of the Medicine Dao!

[Ding! Medicine King Sacred Rune (Heart Seal) upgraded!]

[Su Ningxue (Consort Xue) Life Origin fully restored! Ice Soul Star Body (Minor Achievement) stabilized! Potential increased to "Divine-Grade Peak"!]

[Chaos Medicine Dao mastery +20%! Star Power affinity +15%!]

[Feedback received: Chaos Life Origin mastery broke through to "Creation" level! Nascent Star Domain Fusion +10%!]

[Special reward: Life Creation Technique (Elementary)! Can invoke the Chaos Life Origin to accelerate injury recovery and strengthen the Foundation of life!]

The massive feedback of power blended with the warmth deep in her Soul, making Su Ningxue unable to help but let out a soft, cat-like whimper.

Her skin flushed with a faint pink hue, like fine glazed porcelain, making her breathtakingly beautiful against the backdrop of the Jade Peach Blossom Mark.

The peach blossom mark on her chest now had its petals unfurled, its radiance shimmering as if it were truly in full bloom!

"Sect... Sect Master..." She opened her eyes, her deer-like eyes shimmering with tears, filled with the relief of surviving a catastrophe, boundless attachment, and... unshakeable shyness.

She could clearly feel that the invisible connection between herself and the Sect Master... had become even tighter! It was as if... a part of her life was now linked to his!

"How do you feel?" Jiang Linfeng's fingertips brushed over the small peach blossom mark on her forehead; it felt as warm and smooth as jade.

"Much... much better..." Su Ningxue's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, her cheeks flushed so red they were almost bleeding.

She mustered her courage, reached out her cold little hand, and gently grabbed Jiang Linfeng's wrist, her deer-like eyes filled with a trace of pleading and... secret longing. "Sect Master... Disciple... Disciple wants... to brew... another pot of tea for you..."

She wanted... to use this newfound power... to do something for him.

Jiang Linfeng's eyes flickered slightly. Seeing the pure attachment and effort in the young girl's eyes, a ripple stirred in his heart. He nodded slightly: "Very well."

A brilliant radiance instantly burst forth in Su Ningxue's eyes! She struggled to sit up, ignoring the lingering weakness in her body, and sat cross-legged in front of the Pill Furnace once again.

She took a deep breath, and both the Jade Peach Blossom Mark on her chest and the mark on her forehead lit up simultaneously! A more pure, more gentle Chaos Medicine Dao power, mixed with Ice Soul Star Body power, flowed like a trickling stream into the Pill Furnace!

"Hum—!!!"

The Pill Furnace vibrated slightly! The jade-green Chaos Medicine fire rose up! The flames were as gentle as jade, yet more refined and lively than before!

She carefully took the Ice Soul Jade Essence, Soul Nourishing Flower, and star grass, flicking her fingertips to let the medicinal materials fall into the furnace.

"Ssh—!"

The medicinal materials entered the furnace and were instantly enveloped by the jade-green medicinal fire! Impurities were silently annihilated! The remaining medicinal essence was pure and flawless, perfectly blended under the reconciliation of the Chaos Medicine Dao power!

A strange tea aroma, even more mellow and refreshing, mixed with the coolness of the Ice Soul, the calming of the Soul Nourishing Flower, and Star Dao Rhyme, instantly permeated the area!

Wherever the aroma passed, even the last trace of blood and killing intent remaining in the air was completely purified and dispersed! The entire Thatched Cottage seemed to have transformed into a tranquil and peaceful sacred realm of the Medicine Dao!

Star Universe in Luo Yan's arms quieted down, his pure star-like eyes curiously examining the jade-green flames dancing in the Pill Furnace.

Luo Yan also felt an unprecedented peace in her spirit; the fatigue and shock of the past few days were swept away, and the Origin Spirit Power within her body faintly stirred.

The tea was ready! The furnace lid opened! A beam of jade-green tea vapor, condensed into substance, shot up into the sky!

Within the beam of light, starlight sparkled like diamonds, Ice Soul jade light flowed, and even tiny, miniature shadows of Jade Peach Blossoms floated and bloomed in the tea vapor!

The tea vapor did not disperse, instead condensing into three cups of jade-like tea soup, floating in mid-air!

The tea soup was crystal clear, containing rotating galaxies, floating Ice Soul, and blooming peach blossoms, emitting an extremely pure aura that made the Soul intoxicated and the Origin leap with joy!

"Sect Master... Madam... please have some tea." Su Ningxue picked up a cup and respectfully offered it.

Her deer-like eyes were bright, filled with a trace of nervousness and anticipation, like a child offering the most precious treasure.

Jiang Linfeng took the jade cup. The cup was warm and smooth, the tea soup was jade-green and transparent, with galaxies rotating within, peach blossoms floating, and the Dao Rhyme natural.

He took a small sip; the warm, smooth tea soup entered his throat and instantly turned into a vast, pure torrent of Chaos Medicine Dao power! It nourished his Divine Soul! Stabilized his Origin! It washed over his limbs and bones!

The Chaos Life seed in his Sea of Consciousness jumped happily, and even the Nascent Star Domain faintly expanded by a fraction!

A flash of approval appeared in his eyes: "This tea... can be called 'Peach Blossom Star Soul'."

"Peach Blossom Star Soul..." Su Ningxue repeated in a low voice, her deer-like eyes filled with joy. "Thank you, Sect Master, for naming it!"

Luo Yan also took a small sip, and her beautiful eyes instantly widened! An indescribable feeling of comfort swept through her entire body, as if every cell was cheering!

"Ningxue! This tea... it's simply... it's simply an immortal brew!"

[Ding! Partner Luo Yan consumed "peach blossom star soul tea (Earth Rank Low Grade)"!]

[Effect: Divine Soul Origin greatly nourished! Life Origin slightly increased! Star Dao Body affinity +1%!]

[Descendant benefit: Child of Nature talent activation +1%! Chaos Life Origin affinity slightly increased!]

Su Ningxue shyly lowered her head, the Jade Peach Blossom Mark on her chest rising and falling slightly with her heartbeat, its radiance shimmering. She... finally... could truly help the Sect Master.