Brother Yuan, do you think the maid outfit I sewed looks good?

Among the onlookers, several people were eager to move, but the high price of fifty Spirit Stones per pill ultimately deterred them.

After waiting for a moment and seeing no one else make an offer, Lin Yuan prepared to pack up his stall and leave.

Just then, a faint, almost imperceptible fragrant breeze brushed past his nose.

Lin Yuan looked up and saw a beautiful, curvaceous mature woman, about thirty years old, wearing a tight blue dress that accentuated her figure. She moved with graceful lotus steps toward his stall.

“Junior Brother, please wait!”

Lin Yuan stopped, his gaze subtly sweeping over the woman.

Not only was the woman stunningly beautiful, but her figure was also breathtaking; the tight blue dress perfectly outlined her mature curves, and she carried a natural charm as she walked.

More importantly, the subtle, inherent noble Aura she possessed was something ordinary Disciples could never have.

This woman's cultivation was Qi Refining Ninth Layer Perfection.

“Senior Sister, how may I help you?”

Lin Yuan's voice remained hoarse, maintaining his disguise as a shrewd middle-aged man.

The beautiful mature woman covered her mouth and smiled, her eyes shifting with a naturally seductive charm.

“Junior Brother, there's no need to be nervous.”

“Since you can produce so many high-grade qi gathering pills at once, I presume you must have a highly skilled Alchemist backing you?”

Her voice was soft and enchanting, yet carried an undeniable certainty.

Alarm bells rang loudly in Lin Yuan's heart, but his expression remained perfectly composed.

“Senior Sister is joking. I merely managed to refine a few batches by chance, and I'm just here to exchange them for some Spirit Stones.”

“Oh? Is that so?”

The beautiful mature woman's smile deepened. She took a step forward, and a faint fragrance wafted into Lin Yuan's nose.

“My name is Mu Wanqing. Perhaps Junior Brother has heard of my father's title: True Man Mu, Peak Master of Hundred Herbs Peak.”

Mu Wanqing!

True Man Mu's daughter!

Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained calm and unperturbed.

“So it is Senior Sister Mu. My apologies for the lack of respect.”

Lin Yuan cupped his fists, his attitude growing slightly more respectful.

“I won't beat around the bush with Junior Brother.”

Mu Wanqing restrained her smile, and her expression became serious.

“My Mu Family has a massive need for High Grade and Medium Grade qi gathering pills.”

“If Junior Brother sells them like this in the Marketplace, although you can get a high price, it's ultimately too conspicuous and will inevitably attract unnecessary trouble.”

Her words hit exactly upon Lin Yuan's concerns.

An innocent man is only guilty of possessing treasure.

Selling Medicinal Pills in the Marketplace like this might not cause problems in the short term, but over time, he would certainly be targeted by malicious individuals.

Murder and robbery are common occurrences within the Yin Corpse Sect.

“Senior Sister's meaning is?”

Lin Yuan asked, following her lead.

“We cooperate.”

Mu Wanqing stated directly.

“I will purchase all the Medicinal Pills refined by the Alchemist behind you. The price is negotiable, and I can guarantee your absolute safety.”

Lin Yuan quickly calculated the pros and cons in his mind.

The benefits of cooperating with Mu Wanqing were obvious.

Safety, stability, and saving time and effort.

He could save the time he spent showing his face in the Marketplace and focus solely on Alchemy and Cultivation.

More importantly, being able to connect with the Peak Master's daughter was an excellent investment in itself.

If he wanted to acquire certain scarce resources within the Sect in the future, it would be much easier.

“What about the price?”

Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and asked the most crucial question.

“For high-grade qi gathering pills, thirty-eight Spirit Stones per pill. For Medium Grade, eighteen Spirit Stones. I will take as many as you have.”

The price Mu Wanqing offered was slightly lower than the market rate, but the advantage lay in its stability.

“Furthermore, if you need any Spiritual Materials or other resources, I can use the Mu Family's channels to purchase them on your behalf; the price will absolutely be fair.”

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yuan's cloudy eyes.

He was preparing for a trip to the Demon Falling Valley and needed many items, so this channel would be quite useful.

However, he showed no reaction and instead said, “I need to go back and discuss this matter with that Alchemist.”

Mu Wanqing nodded.

“That is reasonable.”

“This is my sound transmission talisman. When you have decided, you can contact me anytime.”

She took a Paper Crane folded from light golden Talisman Paper out of her Storage Pouch and handed it over.

The Paper Crane was lifelike, its wings still gently flapping.

Lin Yuan took the Paper Crane; it felt warm and smooth in his hand and contained a trace of pure spiritual power.

He cupped his fists again and turned to leave... Returning to his secluded small courtyard, Lin Yuan shed his disguise and reverted to the appearance of the decrepit old man.

In the courtyard, Han Shuang was holding the Long Saber Lin Yuan had given her, executing each move with vigorous force.

The blade sliced through the air, creating a sharp whistling sound.

Her gaze was focused and fierce, making her seem like a completely different person from her usual obedient self.

Seeing Lin Yuan return, she immediately retracted her saber and stood straight. The fierce Aura instantly vanished, and she quickly ran over and affectionately hugged Lin Yuan's arm.

“Brother Yuan, you're back!”

“I feel like I'm about to Break through to the Second Layer of Bronze Skin!”

Her tone was full of excitement.

A trace of a smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.

Han Shuang's Body Cultivator talent was truly astonishing.

Once she Broke through to the Second Layer of Bronze Skin, every session of arduous Cultivation would provide him with four Attribute Points.

Lin Yuan patted his Storage Pouch at his waist and took out a porcelain bottle.

“Take this. You mustn't slack off in your practice.”

The porcelain bottle contained the remaining twenty-plus low-grade qi gathering pills from the sale.

This item didn't yield high profits and was troublesome to sell, so it was better to give it directly to Han Shuang as a Cultivation resource.

Han Shuang took the Jade Bottle, opened it, sniffed, and her eyes immediately lit up.

“Thank you, Brother Yuan!”

She suddenly leaned close to Lin Yuan's ear, her pretty face slightly flushed, her breath fragrant like orchids.

“Brother Yuan, didn't you mention a few days ago that there was a type of clothing in your hometown called... called a Maid Outfit?”

“I... I sewed one myself based on your description. Can you see if it's the same as the one from your hometown?”

Lin Yuan's eyes instantly brightened, and a surge of heat rose in his heart.

He scooped Han Shuang up into a horizontal embrace.

“Let's go, let's look right now!”

“Oh my...”

Han Shuang let out a shy gasp, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck... Inside the bedroom.

The Maid Outfit Han Shuang had personally sewn was slightly different from the one in Lin Yuan's memory; it used less fabric, making the style bolder and more unrestrained.

Lin Yuan liked it very much.

The two of them engaged in a thorough and in-depth discussion for a long time before the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped.

“You don't need to prepare dinner for me.”

Lin Yuan wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Han Shuang, who was lying on his chest.

“For the next period, I will Enter Seclusion to focus on Alchemy, preparing for the trip to the Demon Falling Valley.”

“Brother Yuan, don't work too hard.”

Han Shuang traced circles on his chest with her finger, her tone full of concern.

“Mhm.”

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and added another sentence.

“You don't have many friends here. If you feel bored, you can go next door and chat with Su Qingyan. I see that her Spirit Plants are growing well; you can ask her for advice if you have time.”

“Mhm mhm.”

Han Shuang nodded obediently.

After they shared a few more moments of affection, Han Shuang changed back into her original clothes and left the room, her face flushed red.