42: Chapter 42 Wood-Generating Origin Pill

Liu Qingyan chatted for a few more moments before taking a small box from her sleeve and opening it decisively.

Inside lay a uniquely shaped Medicinal Pill, dark brown all over with coiled patterns.

It didn't look like an ordinary Medicinal Pill, but rather like a plump tree seed.

“Senior Sister, this is the wood life source pill I mentioned to you before.”

Liu Qingyan handed the brocade box to Su Li, her tone carrying a hint of regret:

“Back when it was first discovered that your Foundation was damaged, I told you that this pill has a chance to repair damaged Dantian and Meridians.”

“Now, I have finally managed to refine it.”

“According to ancient records, if it can be fully refined, it might allow you to resume your path of cultivation.”

Mo Zixing stared at the pill and immediately called up the System to take a silent look:

[Target: wood life source pill]

[trait: Concentrated]

[Effect: Contains an exceptionally large amount of wood-trait spiritual Qi. Full refinement can increase cultivation to a certain extent, and even be used to repair damaged parts of the Meridians and Dantian.]

[Only effective for Cultivators with Foundation Establishment stage cultivation or higher. Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators who consume this will suffer a Dantian rupture due to spiritual Qi overload, resulting in death by body explosion.]

When Mo Zixing saw this, he almost couldn't keep his expression together.

Setting aside whether this thing could actually repair a Foundation or not.

With Su Li's current cultivation at the first level of Qi Refining, her Dantian had already shriveled into a clump.

If the majestic spiritual Qi in this pill were poured in, she would nine times out of ten be blown apart on the spot, wouldn't she?

It would be better to give it to him once he reached Foundation Establishment.

He had no doubt that this pill might have been refined back when Su Li's Foundation was merely damaged, but Liu Qingyan had kept it hidden away.

Only now, when Su Li's Foundation was completely destroyed and her cultivation had regressed significantly—just as she planned—

Was this pill finally brought out and given to her.

If Su Li used it, she would naturally be doomed to die.

If Su Li didn't use it, it would still appear that Liu Qingyan had done her best, even refining such a rare pill; it was just too late, so she couldn't be blamed.

What he least expected was...

Su Li actually took the pill without a second thought.

“It was actually refined...”

Her voice was a bit raspy, yet she still spoke to Liu Qingyan with total sincerity:

“Qingyan, thank you.”

Even at this moment, she still trusted this Junior Sister who had been by her side for decades.

She naturally knew that this pill required Crystallization Stage cultivation to control.

Even though her Foundation had been damaged before, she could still maintain her Crystallization Stage cultivation no matter what.

But now, she had fallen to the first level of Qi Refining.

The gap between falling from the clouds into the mire gnawed at her mind day and night.

This pill was her hope.

Even if there was only a one-in-ten-thousand chance to repair her Foundation.

Even if it was a near-certain death, she wanted to take the gamble.

It was better than lying in bed like a useless person, barely clinging to life.

Watching her take the pill, the smile on Liu Qingyan's face deepened, but she immediately adopted a solemn expression and reminded her in a low voice:

“Senior Sister, I must remind you once more.”

“With your current physical condition and cultivation, you simply cannot withstand the spiritual Qi within this pill.”

“If you force the refinement and cannot endure the spiritual Qi impact, you might perish on the spot.”

“Do not take it lightly.”

While these words sounded like a deterrent, Liu Qingyan made no move to take the pill back.

Su Li's hand tightened around the brocade box. After a few seconds of silence, she nodded gently:

“Yes, I understand.”

“I will give it careful thought. If there really is no other way, I will try using this.”

Liu Qingyan offered a few more soft words of persuasion, but seeing her determined attitude, she said no more and shifted to reporting the affairs of Qingsu Peak:

“Senior Sister, you just need to rest and recover in peace. During this time, I will handle all the affairs of Qingsu Peak properly for you.”

“Thank you, Qingyan.”

Su Li simply gave an acknowledgment, showing no signs of resistance.

Seeing she had no other objections, Liu Qingyan stood up and gave Mo Zixing a look:

“Then, Senior Sister, please rest well. We won't disturb you further and will come to see you another day.”

With that, she led Mo Zixing out of the quiet room.

The two of them walked down the mountain along the wooden corridor.

As the mountain wind blew through the woods, the smile on Liu Qingyan's face had long since vanished, and she remained silent the whole way.

Mo Zixing followed at her side with steady steps.

He was waiting.

Waiting for Liu Qingyan to take the initiative to ask.

His act of meeting Su Li had actually exceeded the requirements of Liu Qingyan's task.

But with the [Legacy] trait, even if she knew he had discovered something was amiss, she would never strike easily.

A prime candidate like himself, with perfect spiritual awareness and extraordinary talent, was her most perfect choice for a successor right now.

And the way to simultaneously advance both Su Li and Liu Qingyan's storylines was to take the initiative to get involved.

To proactively become one of 'her own' in Liu Qingyan's eyes.

Only then would he have the chance to naturally get more opportunities to spend time with Su Li.

They walked for about the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn.

They were almost at the entrance to Qingsu Peak when Liu Qingyan finally stopped.

She turned to look at Mo Zixing, every trace of her smile completely gone.

Liu Qingyan's tone was flat, yet carried a hint of scrutiny:

“I told you before to just hand the medicine to the Disciples guarding the peak.”

“Why did you instead deliver it personally to Elder Su's quiet room and stay for so long?”

Here it comes.

Mo Zixing thought to himself, but his face didn't show the slightest panic. He even put on a matter-of-fact look and replied frankly:

“Reporting to Elder, this Disciple wanted to see Elder Su personally take the medicine before I could feel at ease.”

Liu Qingyan was stunned for a moment, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes.

She hadn't expected Mo Zixing to give such an answer.

Liu Qingyan frowned and took half a step forward, the spiritual Qi around her fluctuating slightly as she pressed further:

“Why?”

Mo Zixing maintained that same matter-of-fact look, his tone incredibly candid:

“This medicine was something you repeatedly emphasized I must deliver, Elder, and it concerns Elder Su's health.”

“If I had only handed the medicine to a Disciple, and then Elder Su didn't take it on time or something went wrong, wouldn't that be failing the trust you placed in me, Elder?”

“Naturally, I had to see her take it with my own eyes for the job to be considered properly done.”

His answer seemed airtight.

But Liu Qingyan was no fool; she could naturally hear that there was more to his words.

If it was just delivering medicine, why be so cautious?

Liu Qingyan stopped her steps once more.

She stood in place, letting her Crystallization Stage pressure envelop him without reservation.

She asked again, enunciating each word:

“I am asking you, exactly why?”

The surrounding mountain wind seemed to be frozen by this pressure.

The sounds of birds, beasts, and insects also ceased.

Mo Zixing knew in his heart that it was time to continue laying things out a bit more.

He looked up and met Liu Qingyan's gaze without flinching, every word clear:

“I know there's a problem with the medicine.”

“Elder Su Li's body became like this precisely because she took that medicine.”