Chapter 44

Chapter 44: Gifting Pills, Forming an Alliance

The one speaking was Wei Yun Ting. She could tell that these two sisters from Big Uncle’s branch did not get along.

Wei Yun Xi kept Wei Yun Qing outside the door, while Wei Yun Qing acted as if she could push her way in, not caring about the other’s wishes at all. Wei Yun Ting spoke up to interrupt their standoff.

When Wei Yun Xi saw Wei Yun Ting, she put on a bright smile. “Sister Yun Ting, you’re back?”

“Yeah. You two are…” Wei Yun Ting began.

Wei Yun Xi cut in first. “I bought talisman-making tools at the marketplace today and I’m drawing talismans in my room. Sister Yun Qing insisted on knocking the array at this moment and insisted on talking to me. I already said I’m drawing talismans and don’t want to be disturbed.”

Wei Yun Qing immediately patched things up. “I didn’t know you were drawing talismans.”

“Don’t fool Big Sister. Today you were the one who insisted on coming with me to the marketplace to buy talisman-drawing tools. You can’t be that forgetful. Say it. What do you really want?” Wei Yun Xi asked, putting on an impatient look.

Could Wei Yun Qing say that she felt her little sister had something she needed, so she wanted to take it?

Wei Yun Ting watched Wei Yun Qing hesitate for a long time. Wei Yun Qing only said that she felt distant from her sister and wanted to talk heart-to-heart. She could not say anything else.

Wei Yun Ting felt speechless. Wei Yun Qing was the most talented among this batch of Wei Family disciples. Instead of focusing on cultivation and raising her realm, she kept getting surpassed by her less talented younger sister. She did not reflect on herself, and instead wanted to trouble her younger sister, making excuses to interrupt someone’s cultivation. It was harmful and pointless.

Wei Yun Ting said with a stern face, “Yun Qing, you’re a cultivator now. You should know very well that interrupting someone during cultivation is not a good thing. Besides, it’s already so late. If you truly have something to say, you can make an appointment tomorrow and speak with Yun Xi properly.”

Wei Yun Qing knew the chance was gone. She could only nod obediently, then turn and return to her room.

Only after she left did Wei Yun Xi clasp her hands and thank Wei Yun Ting. “Sister Yun Ting, thank you for helping me out.”

“Yun Xi, Yun Qing is still your sister. Don’t let your relationship get too stiff.”

Wei Yun Xi nodded. “I understand, but Sister Yun Ting, you saw it too. She’s too overbearing. She tries to force her way into my room without a word. What if she ran into me while I was advancing a realm?”

After hearing that, Yun Ting knew it was not impossible. Wei Yun Qing relied on her good aptitude and on the fact that the Wei Family would not easily give up on her. So when dealing with the other Wei Family disciples, she faintly showed a sense of superiority.

Not only had Wei Yun Ting felt that look-down-on-others attitude, Wei Zong Han had felt it too. That was why the two of them did not treat Wei Yun Qing warmly. Especially after the sect entry assessment, they both saw Wei Yun Qing’s selfish nature clearly and chose the same approach: keep their distance.

But they were still cultivating in the same courtyard, so some things could not be avoided. Wei Yun Ting cultivated hard because she wanted to break into the mid Qi Refining stage as soon as possible. That way, she would have a reasonable excuse to leave this outer peak.

Wei Yun Qing still did not know she had already been quietly pushed away by the Wei Family disciples. After returning to her room, she was still blaming Wei Yun Ting for coming back at the wrong time.

Wei Yun Ting comforted Wei Yun Xi with a couple of words, and the two went back to their own rooms.

After Wei Yun Xi reopened her isolation array, she sank her face and threw the talisman brush onto the table.

“This Wei Yun Qing really won’t let go.”

If Wei Yun Ting had not spoken in time just now, looking at Wei Yun Qing’s expression, she seemed ready to force her way in. What would she do next, snatch her storage pouch?

As the eldest sister, Wei Yun Ting had to consider Wei Yun Qing’s good aptitude, so she could not say too much. She could only soothe both sides and keep them from clashing.

The more Wei Yun Xi thought about it, the angrier she got. Especially because Wei Yun Qing relied on her good aptitude and grew more and more overbearing. Even if Wei Yun Xi showed the same cultivation level to the outside world, others would still instinctively favor Wei Yun Qing, just because she was a double-spiritual-root cultivator.

“Hmph. Since you like relying on your good aptitude, then I’ll smack you in the face.”

Wei Yun Xi thought for a moment, then took out a message talisman and sent a message to Wei Zong Hao next door. She herself went to the neighboring courtyard by moonlight.

After receiving Yun Xi’s message talisman, Wei Zong Hao felt a bit puzzled. Their rooms were only separated by one wall. Why waste a message talisman? Still, he did as Yun Xi said. He quietly opened the courtyard restriction and pulled her into his room.

After they entered, Wei Zong Hao opened an isolation array and asked, “Sister Yun Xi, it’s so late. What important thing do you need me for?”

Wei Yun Xi did not waste words. She directly told him about how Wei Yun Qing came looking for her and tried to force her way into her room.

Wei Zong Hao already had a bad impression of Wei Yun Qing. After hearing this, he was even more disgusted. He frowned and asked, “What is she trying to do?”

Wei Yun Xi said bluntly, “She’s like a dog. The moment she smells something good, she sticks to it.”

“What good thing?” Wei Zong Hao asked curiously.

“There was a treasure among the things we bought today,” Wei Yun Xi said plainly.

Wei Zong Hao thought back and suddenly understood. “The dressing box you bought?”

“No.” Wei Yun Xi shook her head, then took a pill bottle from her space and tossed it to Wei Zong Hao.

Wei Zong Hao fumbled and caught it. He looked at the bottle. “An empty pill bottle?”

“Open it and look.”

Wei Zong Hao’s heart pounded wildly, but he still forced that feeling down and opened the bottle. A rich pill fragrance drifted into his nose. He immediately sealed the bottle again, then said seriously, “Sister Yun Xi, I don’t know what pill this is, but from the fragrance, its grade isn’t low. You should keep it-”

Before he could finish, Wei Yun Xi waved her hand. “Brother Zong Hao, I already ate one. The effect was great. This one is for you. I don’t want to let Wei Yun Qing benefit from it.”

“Hiss-” Wei Zong Hao sucked in a cold breath. This kind of once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was just being handed to him. He felt unreal.

“Sister Yun Xi, pinch me. Why does it feel like I’m dreaming?”

Wei Yun Xi was very satisfied with his reaction. There was shock and disbelief in his eyes, but no greed at all. She stepped forward and pinched his chubby cheek hard. She had wanted to do this for a long time, and the feel really was great.

Wei Zong Hao yelped, “Ow! Sister, have mercy! I believe I’m not dreaming anymore!”

Only then did Wei Yun Xi regretfully pull her hand back.

Wei Zong Hao rubbed his reddening face. Tears formed from pure reflex. He felt his little sister’s grip was really strong, even more painful than his mother’s pinches.

Wei Yun Xi smiled until her almond eyes curved. “As long as you know it’s real. Hurry and eat the pill. I’ll guard you. Only what’s in your stomach is truly yours.”

Wei Zong Hao stopped clowning around. He bowed deeply to Yun Xi with solemn respect. “Thank you, Sister Yun Xi, for gifting me such a precious pill. I owe you a favor. In the future, if you need anything, I, Wei Zong Hao, will go through fire and water without hesitation!”

“Good. I’ll remember those words.” Wei Yun Xi had been waiting for exactly that. She had to have her own ally within the Wei Family. After all, a lone tree could not make a forest.

Wei Zong Hao took a deep breath and sat cross-legged on the cushion, adjusting himself to his best state. Then, without the slightest hesitation, he swallowed the pill.