Purple Yun was quite willing to accept the timeline, quickly shaking Tang Yan’s arm, “Then make the pills for me.”
Tang Yan chuckled, “Beg me, and I’ll help you.”
“Don’t make them then! I don’t need your help!” Purple Yun glared at him, stomping her foot in anger before turning and storming into the room.
Watching her storm off, Tang Yan couldn’t help but sigh at her fiery temper.
Of course, he had only been teasing her. If not for Purple Yun’s kindness when he was nearly killed by Bai Qing, he would have already been a goner. He owed her this immense favor, though he hadn’t said it outright, and he kept it in mind, intending to help her restore her strength when he had the time.
Now that he had reached the Yellow Stage, his need for pills had increased, and the Initial Spirit Pills could no longer fully satisfy his needs.
He entered his room, grabbed paper and pen, and listed the required materials in detail for Xiao Cui to go purchase. There were an astounding 76 ingredients on the list.
As July was ending, the Mid-Autumn Festival was fast approaching.
I wonder how my old comrades from the previous life are doing now?
The Mid-Autumn Festival... An idea suddenly flashed in Tang Yan’s mind. If he remembered correctly, every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the families gathered at Moonlit Lake for the Mid-Autumn Gala.
The Tang family had been oppressed by the other three major families in Cloud City, and this time, the three families would certainly use the opportunity to strike.
Tang Yan was the only direct heir left of the Tang family. If he didn’t participate, rumors would spread, and people would start calling the Tang family weak and leaderless, leading to fewer forces willing to affiliate with them.
But if he participated in the competition, whether in the civil debate or martial arts contest, he would be targeted by the others, and the risks would be significant.
In previous years, the Tang family had always endured shame, but this year… Tang Yan smiled coldly to himself.
However, he wasn’t blindly arrogant. He knew there was still a huge gap between him and the other family’s younger generation. For example, Liu Zhi from the Liu family, who had already reached Yellow Stage 8th Rank according to the spies’ reports. In truth, his actual strength might have already reached the 9th Rank.
The same went for Wu Feiming from the Wu family and Qin Jiushan from the Qin family, both of whom were in the Yellow Stage 7th Rank.
His own 1st Rank strength was still far too weak!
To bring glory to the Tang family at the competition, he would need to do more preparation.
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At the City Lord’s Manor in Cloud City, Lin Xiao and his wife were sitting down, drinking wine.
Looking at his wife, who had finally removed her veil and was smiling brightly, Lin Xiao suddenly felt a bit dazed. It had been many years since he had seen her smile so radiantly.
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“Dear, for all these years, you’ve done so much for my scar, I really feel bad,” Lin’s wife said gently.
“We’re old friends, no need for formalities,” Lin Xiao responded, his voice thick with emotion. “That scar has been a source of regret for me for so long, and it’s all thanks to that young man from the Tang family.”
“Soon, it will be my birthday. Let’s invite him over and properly thank him,” Lin’s wife suggested.
“Mm. During the celebration, the families of Cloud City will come to give their greetings. And as for Tang Yan’s gift of the Scarless Pill, it’s clear that he wants us to owe him a favor. When we thank him in person, we can also deter the other three families, preventing them from attacking the Tang family too easily. This is likely his intention, and we’ll return the favor accordingly,” Lin Xiao said, his eyes sharp as he analyzed Tang Yan’s motives.
“That sounds good. Our manor rarely owes anyone a favor. It would be good to settle this debt early. As long as the family rivalry doesn’t go too far, we should avoid over-involvement,” Lin’s wife agreed, nodding.
“Tang Yan, that boy, he gives me the impression that he’s not simple. Every time I think about our conversation with him, I feel like he’s always strategizing, making it hard to resist following his lead.”
“I originally thought the Tang family wouldn’t have much of a future, but starting this year, they will surely rise to prominence,” Lin Xiao said, sipping his tea and casting a deep glance toward the Tang family’s direction.
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Back in the alchemy room, Tang Yan skillfully tossed the ingredients into the alchemy furnace.
This time, he was refining the “High Spirit Pill,” which was a more potent version of the Initial Spirit Pill, amplifying the spiritual energy threefold. In terms of difficulty, it reached the level of a second-tier, low-grade pill.
After a night of refining, Tang Yan had produced a decent stock of High Spirit Pills, enough for the near future.
After a short rest, Tang Yan began to refine the pills for Purple Yun’s recovery.
Once he had prepared all the necessary pills, he yawned and walked out of the alchemy room.
Upon opening the door, he froze.
The morning sunlight was bright and vibrant, and Purple Yun stood gracefully in the courtyard, bathed in the glow. She appeared elegant and saintly, and Tang Yan felt a momentary flutter in his chest.
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Tang Yan smiled, “Silly girl, why are you up so early?”
Turning to look at him coldly, Purple Yun spoke slowly, “If you dare call me ‘silly girl’ again, believe me, I’ll beat you into a pig’s head!”
“Then I’ll give you the chance to turn me into a pig’s head,” Tang Yan smiled, handing her two porcelain bottles. “This is a Qi Recovery Pill. Take one every three days. The recovery speed depends on you—about forty days at the fastest, or up to three months.”
“This is the Initial Spirit Pill, mild in nature, perfect for your current condition.”
Purple Yun was momentarily stunned. She had thought Tang Yan had completely forgotten about the pills or didn’t know how to make them. To her surprise, after just one night, he had prepared everything.
Taking the porcelain bottles, Purple Yun uncorked the Qi Recovery Pill, and a pure, revitalizing aura immediately filled the air. Her eyes widened in surprise. “You can refine second-tier pills?”
“Don’t worship me. I’m a legend,” Tang Yan shrugged.
“Arrogant!” Purple Yun rolled her eyes at him before turning to head inside. Just before entering, she turned back and smiled at him, “Thank you.”
With her long, ink-black hair cascading over her shoulders and her bright eyes and pearly teeth sparkling like stars, she looked so enchanting that it took Tang Yan by surprise—his heart fluttered involuntarily.
This little demon!
After Purple Yun disappeared inside, a voice rang out from behind, “Young Master, you don’t seriously have a crush on Sister Purple Yun, do you?”
“If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll beat you up!” Tang Yan, realizing he had lost composure, shouted at Xiao Cui. “Hurry up and prepare breakfast!”
“Yes, Young Master!” Xiao Cui, knowing Tang Yan’s mood well, bounced off to prepare breakfast.
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Two days passed quickly. With the aid of the High Spirit Pills, Tang Yan’s strength had reached Yellow Stage 2nd Rank.
Such rapid progress surprised Purple Yun, who had been keeping an eye on Tang Yan. She remembered that just two days ago, there had been no sign of him preparing for a breakthrough.
Purple Yun herself was also recovering well. Her dantian was finally starting to produce spiritual energy, which gave her confidence in her full recovery.
One day, just as Tang Yan was about to continue his training, Tang Laozi arrived at his courtyard.
“Boy, tell me, what’s going on?” As soon as he saw Tang Yan, Tang Laozi immediately asked.