103: Chapter 103 is about standing before the sect leader.

Liu Qingyan was held tightly in the arms of the person behind her, giving a token struggle.

"The Sect Master is still here, is this really okay..."

"Of course it's fine."

Mo Zixing lowered his head, his nose brushing against her reddening earlobe with a mischievous smirk.

"She has returned to her jadeification now; just treat her as if she really were a mere statue."

He carried Liu Qingyan over to the Pill Furnace and sat down.

He had her sit sideways on his lap, her back pressed against his chest.

This way, both of them could face the Pill Furnace at the same time.

Liu Qingyan's body was very light.

Her skirt flared out, spreading across Mo Zixing's lap.

A few strands of white hair clung to her neck, swaying gently with her breath.

"Are we going to refine like this?"

Liu Qingyan turned her head slightly, but didn't dare look Mo Zixing in the eye.

Aside from that one time, she and Mo Zixing didn't usually have much intimate interaction.

For a moment, she actually felt a bit nervous.

It caused her usually gentle and serene eyes to be veiled in a thin layer of tender affection.

"Yeah, I think it's quite nice."

Mo Zixing reached out from behind and wrapped his arms around her waist.

His fingertips slipped beneath the thin fabric, feeling her delicate, warm skin.

"This way our Spiritual Qi is connected; I reckon the Alchemy results will only be better."

"How can I calm my mind like this..."

Liu Qingyan said the words, but she didn't truly object again.

She just shifted slightly on his lap, finding a more comfortable sitting position.

She leaned back into Mo Zixing's embrace.

Feeling his steady heartbeat.

Her tense nerves naturally relaxed a few degrees.

Getting ready.

Liu Qingyan took a deep breath, forcing herself to concentrate.

She extended her hands, releasing her Qingyun Flame.

A soft, pale green flame danced from her palms, burning quietly at the base of the Pill Furnace.

Mo Zixing followed suit, placing his hands over the backs of hers.

He released the Nine Heavens Swift Thunder Fire.

Following his Spiritual Qi, it slowly infused into her Alchemy Fire.

Their palms were pressed together.

Their Spiritual Qi blended as one.

Liu Qingyan raised a hand to take out the prepared Spirit Medicines, tossing them into the Pill Furnace one by one.

The medicinal ingredients turned to liquid upon contact with the fire, making soft sizzling sounds.

A rich Spiritual Qi began to permeate the air.

"Follow my rhythm; first use a Civil Fire to extract the essence."

Liu Qingyan instructed softly.

Because they were so close, her warm breath puffed against Mo Zixing's wrist as she spoke.

Mo Zixing adjusted his Spiritual Qi output as instructed.

The purple Thunder Fire became more docile, blending harmoniously with the green Alchemy Fire.

They formed a vortex of blue-purple flame.

It swirled slowly inside the Pill Furnace.

Having had their previous experience.

Their cooperation this time was even more seamless.

Liu Qingyan's Qingyun Flame was responsible for stripping away Impurities.

Mo Zixing's Nine Heavens Swift Thunder Fire was responsible for tempering the Spiritual Qi.

The two types of Alchemy Fire complemented each other.

The efficiency was much faster than using either alone.

During the refinement.

Mo Zixing's fingertips would occasionally stroke the back of her hand, feeling her delicate skin and her slightly trembling legs.

Whenever he intentionally increased the pressure.

Liu Qingyan's body would give a slight shudder, and the Alchemy Fire would flicker along with her.

"Zixing, focus."

Liu Qingyan would say in a small voice every time, yet she never actually made a move to pull her hands away.

"I am focused."

Mo Zixing said with a smile, though his fingertips slowly slid up her wrist.

Liu Qingyan's gaze inadvertently swept over the small jade carving on the stone table.

The small jade carving still had its brow furrowed, leaning quietly against the stone wall as if its eyes were open and watching them.

Even though the Little Sect Master had returned to her jadeification.

For some reason, she still had an inexplicable feeling of being watched.

It was a bit shameful.

Liu Qingyan swallowed hard and subconsciously leaned closer into Mo Zixing's chest.

"What's wrong?"

Mo Zixing lowered his head and asked softly in her ear.

"No... it's nothing."

Liu Qingyan quickly looked away, her cheeks turning even redder, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"It's time to increase the heat."

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to shift her attention, and said in a low voice:

"Use Martial Fire to force out all the Spiritual Qi within the ingredients."

Mo Zixing increased the Spiritual Qi output as instructed.

The medicinal fragrance grew stronger and stronger.

It filled the entire Sleeping Quarters.

Feeling the waves of warmth from the Pill Furnace and Mo Zixing's warm embrace behind her.

Liu Qingyan's tense nerves gradually relaxed, and her head gently rested on his shoulder.

An unknown amount of time passed.

The Pill Furnace suddenly emitted a crisp hum.

"The pills are finished."

Liu Qingyan's eyes lit up as she withdrew her Spiritual Qi.

Mo Zixing also withdrew his Alchemy Fire.

He reached out with a beckoning motion.

Three pitch-black Medicinal Pills flew out of the Pill Furnace and landed in his palm.

They were round and full, radiating an impressive Spiritual Qi.

"The quality is good; they are all High Grade."

Liu Qingyan took a look and nodded.

"As long as she doesn't do anything that consumes too much Spiritual Qi, these three should last her several days."

Mo Zixing opened his status panel to take a look.

[spirit-solidifying pill]

[trait: High Grade]

[A pill containing a vast amount of Spiritual Qi, typically used for emergency recovery after heavy consumption; the higher the pill's grade, the greater the total amount of Spiritual Qi it can provide.]

He stood up while holding Liu Qingyan.

He walked to the side.

He placed the newly refined pills next to the small jade carving.

Sect Master Bai Ruotong still maintained her frowning expression, as if silently protesting something.

"Are you going to turn her back now?"

Liu Qingyan looked at the small jade carving the Sect Master had become and asked softly.

"No, now is not the time."

Mo Zixing shook his head, reaching out to gently tilt Liu Qingyan's chin up so she would look at him.

"Compared to the Sect Master's business, I care more about your Lifespan issue, Revered Master."

"Since we finally have some time alone, I naturally must do my best to help you improve your cultivation, Revered Master."

"Sweet talker."

Liu Qingyan gave him a reproachful look but didn't object, merely closing her eyes slightly.

She allowed Mo Zixing's hand to move along her waist.

Slowly groping upwards.

Mo Zixing leaned down and kissed her lips.

Liu Qingyan's lips were soft and sweet, carrying a faint medicinal fragrance that was intoxicating.

Her body went limp.

Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Mo Zixing's neck, responding to his kiss.

Just then.

Her gaze again inadvertently swept past the jade carving Mo Zixing had set aside.

The Little Sect Master's jade carving stood there quietly, as if watching them without blinking.

Liu Qingyan snapped back to her senses and gently pushed Mo Zixing away, her cheeks so red they looked ready to bleed.

"But the Sect Master is still here."

Just from her voice, one could tell she still found Cultivating like this quite shameful.

"Don't we need to move her away?"

Mo Zixing smiled, pulling her back into his arms and whispering in her ear.

"That's where you're wrong, Revered Master."

His fingertips lightly traced Revered Master's collarbone, his gaze sweeping over the jade carving Sect Master Bai Ruotong had become.

"Naturally, we have to let the Sect Master watch; that's what makes it more interesting."

As he spoke.

He lowered his head.

Once again, he kissed Liu Qingyan's slightly parted lips.