78: Chapter 78 My bedroom is quite large

A few loose strands of hair hung by Liu Qingyan's cheeks, swaying gently with her approaching steps.

She had only just arrived.

Originally, she had only intended to come to the Alchemy Room to refine some Healing Pills.

She hadn't expected to run into Mo Zixing here, along with that Junior Sister by his side.

Seeing her there, Mo Zixing set down the little Junior Sister he was holding and greeted her:

“Greetings, Revered Master.”

Jiang Yuwei also hurriedly stood straight and followed with a bow:

“Greetings, El... Elder Liu.”

Liu Qingyan's gaze swept over the two of them, finally landing on Mo Zixing:

“No need for such formalities. But what are you two doing here?”

“Reporting to Revered Master, Junior Sister Yuwei's cultivation has reached Qi Refining Level 9 Perfection.”

Mo Zixing replied candidly:

“I thought about bringing her to the Alchemy Room to refine a high-grade foundation establishment pill for her.”

Hearing this, Liu Qingyan shook her head:

“It's just a foundation establishment pill; why go through the trouble of opening the furnace specifically to refine one?”

“You could have just told me and taken one from my stock. There's no need to waste your effort.”

As she spoke,

She turned and casually opened the medicinal herb cabinet beside her.

She took out a round Medicinal Pill and, with a flick of her finger, sent it flying toward Mo Zixing:

“This is one I refined previously. It's better than those bought with Spirit Stones in the Sect.”

Mo Zixing reached out to catch it and activated the System to take a glance:

[Item: foundation establishment pill]

[High Grade Pill: An excellent quality individual among similar pills, capable of producing better effects]

It was indeed a high-grade foundation establishment pill.

He handed the pill to Jiang Yuwei beside him.

The Junior Sister took it with both hands and sensibly bowed to Liu Qingyan in thanks:

“Thank you, Elder!”

“It is no matter.”

Liu Qingyan waved her hand. Her gaze fell on Jiang Yuwei with a gentle smile, yet her words brooked no refusal:

“You have already received the pill, so head back for now.”

“I still have some matters regarding cultivation to discuss with your Senior Brother in private.”

Jiang Yuwei was stunned for a moment. Her hand clutching the pill tightened, and she subconsciously looked up at Mo Zixing.

“Revered Master has business with me, so you should head back first.”

Mo Zixing ruffled her hair and comforted her with a smile.

Only then did Jiang Yuwei nod reluctantly, bowing once more to Liu Qingyan.

Before leaving the room, she cast a deep, lingering look back at him.

The door to the Alchemy Room was gently closed.

It cut off all noise from the outside.

In the vast space, only the low flame in the Pill Furnace made a faint crackling sound.

The orange-red firelight reflected on the two of them, dyeing Liu Qingyan's robes with a warm hue.

She walked to the Pill Furnace and sat down, raising her hand to tidy her falling hair, then signaled with her eyes:

“You sit as well.”

Mo Zixing sat down as instructed.

Silence spread.

A moment later, it was Liu Qingyan who spoke first:

“You've made a Breakthrough to the Crystallization Stage?”

“Yes, thank you for your concern, Revered Master,”

Mo Zixing replied.

In fact, after a night of sparring with Su Li, he had already reached the Second Level of Crystallization.

But he didn't say so.

Hearing this, Liu Qingyan nodded.

Without waiting for Mo Zixing to reply, she reached out and gently placed her fingertips on his pulse point, concentrating on feeling the flow of his spiritual energy.

Her breath lightly brushed against Mo Zixing's forearm, and the atmosphere in the Alchemy Room suddenly became ambiguous.

Mo Zixing appeared calm on the surface.

Inside, however, he was murmuring to himself.

Wait.

What is wrong with Liu Qingyan today?

Was she like this before?

It's making me feel a bit uneasy...

A moment later,

Liu Qingyan withdrew her hand and sat back in her original position:

“Not bad. Your Foundation is very stable, and your spiritual energy is thick. It seems I was overthinking it.”

“I was afraid you were too eager for success and might have left some hidden injuries during the Breakthrough.”

After she finished speaking,

The Alchemy Room fell into silence once again.

The Alchemy Fire continued to burn.

The fragrance of medicine permeated the air.

But the atmosphere between the two grew increasingly subtle.

Liu Qingyan merely held a verdant medicinal herb, her gaze fixed on the Pill Furnace, but she didn't speak for a long time.

Sitting opposite her, Mo Zixing felt entirely out of place and also picked up a herb at random to hide his awkwardness.

After a long silence,

Liu Qingyan finally put down the item in her hand and spoke again:

“Zixing, you must understand.”

“Countless gifted Geniuses have had their cultivation delayed because their minds were not tranquil and they were distracted by external matters.”

Her gaze fell on him again, her voice carrying a trace of imperceptible possessiveness:

“Your talent is the highest I have ever seen in my life. You must not let these trivial matters of romance delay your Great Dao, do you understand?”

“Cough, cough...”

Mo Zixing almost choked on his own saliva and could only respond casually:

“Revered Master's lesson is correct; this Disciple has taken it to heart.”

Seeing his obedient manner, a flash of satisfaction crossed Liu Qingyan's eyes, and the smile at the corners of her mouth softened as she followed up:

“You didn't make much noise when you arrived. It seems you have already practiced the Thousand Machine Shadows I gave you quite well?”

“Reporting to Revered Master, I have only just learned the first layer, Treading Shadows Without a Trace, and am still refining it.”

Mo Zixing didn't hide it from her and answered directly.

“Not bad, your talent is indeed excellent.”

Liu Qingyan nodded with a smile and returned to the main topic:

“I told you before that as long as you step into the Crystallization Stage, you have the qualification to compete for a position as a Sect Elder.”

“Now that you have broken through, what are your plans?”

Hearing this,

Mo Zixing quickly calculated in his mind.

Liu Qingyan would find out about Qingsu Peak sooner or later.

Rather than keeping it completely hidden, it was better to tell a half-truth.

He then replied:

“Reporting to Revered Master, I actually have no interest in the power of an Elder or the affairs of the Sect.”

“However, Qingsu Peak has been vacant for a long time. If possible, I will challenge and take over Qingsu Peak in the future; using it as a residence is enough for me.”

“As for the authority within the peak and such, naturally, you will still be the one in charge, Revered Master.”

When Liu Qingyan heard that he wanted to take Qingsu Peak as a residence, her eyebrows twitched slightly, and she asked seemingly casually:

“What, is the small Inner Court Yard you lived in before inconvenient?”

“Yes.”

Mo Zixing scratched his head and replied with a half-truth:

“I have already entered Crystallization. My current residence is a bit small for me, and it is indeed quite inconvenient.”

“Is that so...”

Hearing this, Liu Qingyan fell silent.

She lowered her eyes, her fingertips gently stroking the edge of the stone table. Her long eyelashes hung down, concealing the surging emotions in her eyes.

The Alchemy Room became quiet once more.

Mo Zixing felt even more uneasy, completely unable to fathom what this Revered Master of his was thinking.

After a long time,

Liu Qingyan slowly raised her eyes to look at him:

“If you feel that your residence is not large enough, I happen to know of a good choice.”

She leaned in slightly closer. The paleness of her cheeks made her lip color appear even more crimson. Her eyes, which were usually gentle and dignified, now held a trace of enticement:

“Actually, my Sleeping Quarters are quite large. Do you want to move in here with me?”