Chapter 069
Chapter 69: eighth rank spirit healing pill
After watching those few leave, Shi Zi Chu looked listlessly at Xing Lan approaching.
Xing Lan stared at the hand reaching out to her as if confused, “What’s wrong?”
Shi Zi Chu gazed at Xing Lan’s deliberately innocent expression, gave a little huff, and lowered her hand.
Just as Xing Lan was about to step forward to hold her, Shi Zi Chu suddenly stepped back, took a short run-up, and leaped toward Xing Lan.
The moment Shi Zi Chu jumped and wrapped herself around Xing Lan, Xing Lan smoothly reached out and supported her, holding her beneath the thighs so she wouldn’t have to exert too much strength.
Hearing Shi Zi Chu’s prideful little huffs, a fleeting smile crossed Xing Lan’s eyes.
Resting her head lazily on Xing Lan’s shoulder, Shi Zi Chu murmured sleepily, “I found master a little disciple.”
Xing Lan gave a soft acknowledgment, carrying Shi Zi Chu toward the bamboo hut on the back mountain.
After a while, as if remembering something, Xing Lan asked, “Will the apprenticeship ceremony be held together?”
Shi Zi Chu shook her head, the softness of her hair brushing against Xing Lan’s neck.
Xing Lan gently pressed his hand on her head, stopping her movements.
“No, separately,” Shi Zi Chu remained still, adding softly, “The apprenticeship ceremony must be grand!”
“Mmm.”
Their brief conversation ended, and Shi Zi Chu obediently became quiet, hanging softly in Xing Lan’s embrace.
By the time they returned to the bamboo hut, she was already fast asleep.
…
The following morning.
Shi Zi Chu awoke but did not see Xing Lan. Instead, she found a note he left behind:
“The medicated bath is ready. I’m at the artifact refining room.”
Shi Zi Chu put away the note and headed toward the medicated bath.
After soaking in the medicinal bath, she tidied herself neatly and went to Flame Sun Peak bearing gifts.
Kui Lian had just finished discussing disciple matters with several elders when Shi Zi Chu arrived at the great hall entrance.
Looking at Shi Zi Chu’s pale and weary face, Kui Lian asked with concern, “You were hurt so badly? Are you better now?”
Shi Zi Chu respectfully raised her hands in greeting and replied gently, “Thank you, Peak Master Kui Lian, for your concern. Disciple’s injuries have greatly improved.”
Kui Lian gave a brief nod, directly asking, “What brings you to Flame Sun Peak?”
Shi Zi Chu took out an exquisite wooden box, saying, “Disciple was away on a mission and missed Peak Master Kui Lian’s succession ceremony. This is the congratulatory gift disciple prepared; I hope Peak Master will not disdain it.”
Even before Elder Kui Lian received the box, she sensed a strong bloody smell.
Gazing at Shi Zi Chu’s gentle, smiling face, Kui Lian opened the box and her eyes narrowed sharply.
How could Yu Wen Ying’s head be in Shi Zi Chu’s possession?!
Shi Zi Chu had killed Yu Wen Ying?
A late-stage Foundation Establishment disciple killing a Fusion Stage cultivator—this was utterly impossible!
Facing Kui Lian’s stern and probing gaze, Shi Zi Chu smiled softly, “Is Peak Master satisfied with this gift?”
Kui Lian quickly reached out to take the box from Shi Zi Chu’s hands. After confirming it was truly Yu Wen Ying’s head, Kui Lian’s expression openly brightened into a delighted smile.
“Very satisfied! Extremely satisfied!”
This was the happiest gift she’d ever received!
But how had Shi Zi Chu achieved such a feat?
Seeming to understand Kui Lian’s doubt, Shi Zi Chu smiled and explained, “Inside Floating Flower Secret Realm, he underestimated his opponent.”
So that was it.
Kui Lian glanced at the bracelet on Shi Zi Chu’s wrist, which concealed her true cultivation, and after considering briefly, she waved her hand. Several heaven-rank magic artifacts floated mid-air.
“Pick one,” Kui Lian said to Shi Zi Chu.
She had smoothly ascended to Peak Master largely because of Venerable Xing Lan’s recommendation, and privately, Venerable Xing Lan had mentioned Shi Zi Chu’s support. On top of that was Yu Wen Ying’s head!
If Yu Wen Ying remained alive, Kui Lian’s position as Peak Master wouldn’t be secure, not to mention her personal vendetta. This gift had truly touched her deeply!
Shi Zi Chu deserved a heaven-rank magic artifact.
Shi Zi Chu raised her hands politely, “Disciple appreciates Peak Master’s generosity, but there’s no need for a magic artifact.”
Kui Lian decisively chose an artifact and shoved it into Shi Zi Chu’s hands, “It’s nothing. Go back and rest.”
Her swift and firm action gave Shi Zi Chu no room for refusal.
Shi Zi Chu could only accept the round hoop with dangling tassels artifact, politely adding, “Disciple remembers Sixth Junior Sister has plenty of magic artifacts already.”
Kui Lian raised her eyebrows slightly.
Indeed, Shi Zi Chu wasn’t a kind person, but she was openly bad. Compared to someone like Chu Zhi Rou, Kui Lian far preferred Shi Zi Chu’s straightforward wickedness!
Shi Zi Chu, noticing Kui Lian’s meaningful expression, smiled knowingly before leaving.
At the Punishment Hall.
Shi Zi Chu arrived just as Meng Xi Yu was stepping out from the Punishment Hall. She respectfully raised her hands, politely greeting, “Young Sect Master.”
Meng Xi Yu stared coldly at Shi Zi Chu.
Seeing Meng Xi Yu’s frosty dissatisfaction, Shi Zi Chu’s eyes curved mischievously, voice full of gentle teasing as she said, “A’Yu.”
Meng Xi Yu quickly stepped down the stairs toward her.
“How is your injury?” As Meng Xi Yu asked, she took out a jade box from her storage ring and handed it over.
Shi Zi Chu took the box and raised it curiously, as if asking what it was.
“Eighth rank blood spirit herb—a compensation gift from the Chu Clan,” Meng Xi Yu repeated, concern clear in her voice, “How is your injury?”
“It’s much better.” Shi Zi Chu tossed the jade box into her spatial storage ring.
Xue Gu caught it, immediately planting the blood spirit herb in an empty patch of earth.
Meng Xi Yu nodded slightly, adding, “Xu Zhou Ye and the others just returned. Hua Ting Li is still under punishment.”
Noticing Shi Zi Chu’s faint regret, Meng Xi Yu continued, “I need to speak with Father about something. Go back to Rising Succession Peak. I’ll find you later.”
Shi Zi Chu nodded once.
Since Chu Zhi Rou and the others had returned, she naturally wanted to visit.
At Rising Succession Peak, Vigilance Peak.
When Shi Zi Chu arrived, Chu Zhi Rou’s residence was bustling with activity.
An elder from Sacred Dawn Peak was currently treating Chu Zhi Rou’s injuries, and Xu Zhou Ye and the others didn’t look too good either.
Shi Zi Chu watched quietly from outside, her face filled with worry.
Ye He Qi arrived, immediately spotting Shi Zi Chu pretending concern.
He leisurely approached Shi Zi Chu and quietly asked, “Also here to show your care?”
Shi Zi Chu gave him a playful glare and whispered, “Sixth Junior Sister doesn’t look well, and I was genuinely concerned. So I came specially to check.”
Ye He Qi smiled faintly but said nothing more.
After finishing his treatment, the white-bearded elder from Sacred Dawn Peak shook his head sorrowfully, “The dark purple dream butterfly causes severe damage to meridians. For her to attempt core formation now…”
He shook his head again.
Chu Zhi Rou should have known her condition. Attempting tribulation crossing and forming her golden core at this time was reckless and irresponsible!
Under Xu Zhou Ye and the others’ anxious gazes, the elder continued, “Without an eighth rank spirit healing pill, at best she will bear lasting hidden injuries, and at worst her future cultivation may suffer significantly.”
Spirit healing pill?
Xu Zhou Ye and the others turned pale instantly.
An eighth rank spirit pill—they had never even seen one. Where could they possibly find it?
“This pill requires a thousand-year jade cherish river clam pearl,” the elder sighed, gazing at Chu Zhi Rou with regret.
Jade cherish river clam was already rare, let alone a thousand-year-old pearl.
Furthermore, the pill required an eighth rank blood spirit herb, which would soon appear in the Evernight Forest, likely in the hands of the Chu Clan. It wouldn’t be easy to get.
Seeing their anxious expressions, the elder gently reminded, “She’s Venerable Xing Lan’s personal disciple. Perhaps he could help.”
After these words, the elder stood to leave.
Xu Zhou Ye escorted the elder to the door and immediately saw Shi Zi Chu and Ye He Qi standing outside.