Chapter 2317 - 2314: Helping Out

Chapter 2317: Chapter 2314: Helping Out

"He’s Lin Tian, the one who defeated the champion of the martial arts tournament..."

"He also repelled that person called Divine Valley... So young, yet truly impressive."

"And quite handsome, I wonder if he has a girlfriend?"

"You’re a girl, can’t you be a bit more reserved?"

"We’re all Ancient Martial Artists, why bother with the modesty of mundane women? Being bold in love and hate is the demeanor of our kind."

"But it’s not your turn; the Xiao sisters and our sister Shuiyao, you’d have to queue up at the mountain base..."

Sometimes women are bolder than men, especially these women who are Ancient Martial Artists, chuckling and joking with ease, their voices directly reaching Lin Tian’s ears.

Ling Shuiyao watched him from the doorway, somewhat helpless: "If you stay longer at Langya Pavilion, all the senior sisters will be bewitched by you."

"Shouldn’t I be the one worried? I feel like I’m going to be devoured by you all." Lin Tian felt unjustly accused and then waved his hand: "Enough nonsense, I need to start alchemy. Keep watch at the door and don’t let anyone in to disturb me."

"You..." Although being commanded, Ling Shuiyao had no choice but to comply. No matter how wild her nature, she wouldn’t dare to risk Ling Xiao’s injury.

Lin Tian summoned the Shennong Ding and then took out a jade box. After opening the box, there was a beautiful Snow Lotus inside, which astonished Miss and Xiao Manxuan.

They were eager to inquire about the Snow Lotus, yet feared disturbing Lin Tian’s alchemy process and thus watched patiently and quietly. Sensible and considerate girls always knew when to act coyly and when to stay quiet.

At this time, Ling Zishan came quickly from outside, holding a porcelain bottle in her hand. Upon entering, she asked, "Am I late?"

"No worries, I just arrived a bit early. Although Early Condensed Dew is available on the mountain, collecting it isn’t easy." Lin Tian knew Ling Zishan followed closely along and came as soon as she harvested the dew.

He accepted the porcelain bottle and opened it to check, finding it half-filled with dew, clear in quality, emitting a faint refreshing coolness. Langya Pavilion was free from pollution, producing dew of such quality here; if it were in the city, any dew collected would be unfit for consumption, let alone medicinal use.

Lin Tian tossed the Snow Lotus into the Shennong Ding and began alchemy. Although his skills couldn’t match Yan Shan’s, with the aid of the Shennong Ding, his success rate remained high.

To achieve excellent work, one’s tools must first be sharpened; here the tool is the Shennong Ding.

The flame heated the Shennong Ding; it was his first time concocting Snow Lotus Pill, yet he was not unfamiliar. Having audibly practiced under Yan Shan’s direct guidance tirelessly for a day without food or drink, he was now proficient.

Wisps of smoke emerged from the Shennong Ding, representing the evaporation of impurities, an essential step of refinement, without exception even for Yan Shan.

Once all the impurities were removed, Lin Tian added Early Condensed Dew; vapor spread throughout the ding, Lin Tian slightly adjusted the heat, converging the vapor to envelop the Snow Lotus.

Water and fire intertwined, Kan and Li complemented, gradually fusing with the essence of Snow Lotus.

Each passing minute made the once lively room now very quiet, the disciples aware that Lin Tian was alchemizing to heal Ling Xiao.

The essence of the Snow Lotus gradually solidified, merged, and eventually formed three pills. Lin Tian opened the ding cover, releasing a burst of heat that hit the side of the ding with a bang, launching the three pills outward, which Lin Tian caught with a swift hand.

Everyone gazed at the pills, seeing a luminous aura flowing around them, their surfaces adorned with strange patterns.

"Top-grade Snow Lotus Pill!" exclaimed the girls simultaneously, including Ling Zishan.

"Phew..." Lin Tian exhaled lightly, grateful not to have failed. Although he wasn’t lacking Snow Lotus, Early Condensed Dew was tough to gather. Were he to fail now, he’d have to wait until tomorrow night.

For Ling Xiao, every additional day of waiting equated an additional day’s suffering.

Lin Tian put away the Shennong Ding, holding the Snow Lotus Pill, proceeded into the bedroom where Ling Xiao appeared oddly calm, possibly reflecting her unconditional trust in Lin Tian.

"Here, open your mouth, the freshly concocted Snow Lotus Pill," Lin Tian said with a gentle smile.

Even the always poised Ling Xiao showed signs of bashfulness witnessing Lin Tian personally administering the pill, yet she obediently opened her mouth.

Lin Tian placed a pill in her mouth, withdrew a step, observing keenly, even activating his super vision.

In her abdomen, the medicinal power dissolved, a faint green energy disseminated along her meridians. Where the energy flowed, the meridians rapidly healed; then it radiated from the meridians to nourish the muscles, bones, and organs.

Under super vision, Lin Tian could even hear the sound of skeletal growth and healing. It’s undeniable; Snow Lotus Pill was remarkable, enhancing meridians and musculature, bones, organs, assisting Ancient Martial Artists in breaking boundaries—a sought-after elixir.

Ling Xiao’s formerly pale face and lips gradually regained their rosy hue, her breath growing long and steady.

Ling Zishan and the others, being Ancient Martial Artists, perceived Ling Xiao’s change, and couldn’t help but feel delighted.

"I... I can feel the True Qi in my Dantian..." Ling Xiao spoke haltingly, due to excitement, and the joy of recovery.

Finally, she turned to Lin Tian, eyes brimming with tears, crying tears of joy, gratitude, perhaps something else.

"Once your meridians and Dantian are restored, allow energy to gather in the Dantian, refrain from circulating Zhou Tian for now. Let the energy nourish the Dantian for a while; wait until your meridians fully recover. When you exercise, not only can you recover your strength, but you’ll surpass your previous limit." Lin Tian advised with a faint smile.

"Thank you, Lin Tian..." Ling Xiao wished to say more but realized no words sufficed to express her gratefulness.

Lin Tian waved his hand, turning to Ling Zishan: "Aunt Ling, here are two Snow Lotus Pills. After three days, give Ling Xiao one; in ten to fifteen days, she should regain half her strength. In three months, she’ll return to peak condition."

"The medicinal power of two pills is sufficient. Keep the remaining one for emergencies; don’t refuse. I can concoct Snow Lotus Pill anytime; it’d be a waste to keep it unused." Lin Tian handed the remaining pills to Ling Zishan.

After hesitating briefly, Ling Zishan accepted them and solemnly stated, "Your current strength has surpassed us greatly; I have little to offer you. Nevertheless, if you ever find yourself truly at a crossroads, please come to me."

The remark seemed somewhat odd, prompting Lin Tian to ponder its meaning, unsure if Langya Pavilion could indeed provide refuge should he face adversity.

However, Lin Tian kept his thoughts to himself—not out of deference to Ling Zishan’s feelings—but because she didn’t seem as simple as she appeared.

Her actions defied conventional logic. Perhaps she too harbors secrets, similar to Lin Tian’s own.

"Let’s leave and allow Ling Xiao some rest," Lin Tian suggested to the group.

Outside, Lin Tian contemplated and seriously said: "Aunt Ling, I truly have a matter I need your assistance with, unrelated to personal strength."