Chapter 98: The Cold and Distant Master Reads Dragon Proud Sky’s Mind and Goes Mad (6)

Chapter 98: The Cold and Distant Master Reads Dragon Proud Sky’s Mind and Goes Mad (6)

In Si Yuanye's silence, Song Chuyi spoke again.

"Master, I'm super capable!"

"So, can I take care of Xiao Bai, then?"

He looked at Si Yuanye expectantly.

Si Yuanye remained expressionless, neither speaking nor making any movements.

Song Chuyi: Huh? Huh? Huh?

"Silence is consent!"

"Master, you’re definitely agreeing!"

"Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai, you’ll be mine eventually!"

He laughed mischievously.

Si Yuanye: ...

Even when he was silent, his mind was full of complaints. But unfortunately, he could hear every thought, so there was never a moment of peace in his ears.

"If you can win his favor, you may keep him," Si Yuanye said.

Si Yuanye waved his sleeve. "Next time, do not come to the hall unless it's important."

He took a step forward, as if remembering something, and spoke again.

"A man’s pride is worth more than gold; do not kneel."

With that, he flickered and vanished from Song Chuyi’s sight.

Song Chuyi had grown used to Si Yuanye’s sudden appearances and disappearances. After he left, Song Chuyi stood up and headed towards his thatched hut.

He needed to check if Xiao Bai had made it to his thatched hut.

Unfortunately, Xiao Bai did not return.

With nothing else to do, he started practicing alchemical arts again.

——

After leaving Jian Peak, Si Yuanye headed to Elixir Peak in Xuan Tian Sect.

Xuan Tian Sect consisted of five main peaks, each autonomous and free.

Jian Peak was inhabited only by Si Yuanye, while Elixir Peak had the most people among the other four peaks.

The master of Elixir Peak, Dan Yong, was gentle and kind-hearted. He was the only friend Si Yuanye had in Xuan Tian Sect.

Dan Yong had recently been developing a new elixir and had been staying in his alchemy room. Upon hearing that Si Yuanye had come, he walked out.

"What wind blew you here?" Dan Yong asked with a smile.

Si Yuanye tossed him a black pill, "Check its effects."

Dan Yong looked at him in surprise, "You came all this way just for me to evaluate the elixir?"

Si Yuanye folded his arms, his voice cold, "There’s another matter."

Dan Yong, still examining the pill in his hand, asked curiously, "What is it?"

"I’ve taken on a disciple," Si Yuanye’s voice rang out.

Dan Yong’s eyes widened, though it was unclear if it was because of Si Yuanye's words or the fact that the herb utilization rate in the pill had reached an unprecedented 100%.

His mind was momentarily stunned, taking a deep breath to compose himself.

"You’ve taken in a disciple? Is he an extraordinary sword cultivation prodigy?"

"The person who refined this pill is a genius; does he have a master? If not, I’d be willing to recognize him as my master."

Si Yuanye said, "He’s a sword cultivation prodigy. In just one day, he has already discovered his sword path."

"My disciple refined it. His master is me."

Dan Yong: ???

"You..." he looked down at the pill in his hand, "I..."

Finally, he managed to blurt out, "You're impressive."

"Why do you have such good fortune? Why can't I attract a disciple with such exceptional talent?" Dan Yong sighed.

Despite having the most disciples on Dan Peak, only one or two stand out.

Even among the talented, their abilities vary greatly.

For example, the pill in his hand is something even he cannot refine. The efficiency of using these herbs is truly remarkable.

"Forget it," Dan Yong sighed, "Perhaps this is simply fate."

Si Yuanye slightly tilted his head, "What does that pill do?"

"It's for concentration," Dan Yong said, "It can enhance focus and boost work efficiency by at least twice."

"It’s particularly suitable for beginners."

"Hmm," Si Yuanye replied coolly, then he gestured and reclaimed the pill.

Dan Yong: ...

"I thought you were giving it to me."

"You’re overthinking it," Si Yuanye said calmly, then as if remembering something, he added, "With so many disciples on your peak, isn’t it noisy?"

Dan Yong shook his head, "No, we alchemists cherish tranquility, so how could it be noisy?"

"Your disciple must be someone who speaks little and remains calm, right?"

"Both the path of the sword and the path of alchemy require a tranquil mind to progress far."

Si Yuanye unusually shook his head.

"He’s rather talkative."

Dan Yong looked astonished.

"However..." Si Yuanye frowned slightly and, for a while, couldn't find the right words to describe his rather noisy disciple.

It took him a full breath before he finally spoke three words.

"Pretty lively."

Dan Yong asked in disbelief, "Si Yuanye, haven't you been possessed by some demon clan?"

Si Yuanye glanced coldly at him, and a wave of icy aura rushed toward Dan Yong.

Dan Yong shuddered, "I'm just kidding, I'm just kidding."

While others didn't know, he was aware that Si Yuanye had a half-demon bloodline.

At the mention of this, Dan Yong furrowed his brow, lifted his hand, and set up a barrier to prevent anyone from eavesdropping, and asked, "Did you plant the Moonlit Grass seed?"

Si Yuanye did not respond.

Dan Yong sighed, "The elixir recipe was left by my grandfather. He said it could eliminate your demon bloodline; are you sure you don't want to try it?"

"No need," Si Yuanye coldly replied, dispelling the barrier with a wave of his hand and instantly vanishing from the spot.

Dan Yong looked at the place where he had been standing and shook his head, letting out a deep sigh.

——

As night descended, Song Chuyi, who had spent the day refining elixirs, finally felt somewhat refreshed.

"Little white ball, come play with me, little white ball, come play with me."

He muttered, and at midnight, he slit his finger, dropping five drops of blood onto the tender sprout.

The sprout swayed gently, and the blood was instantly absorbed, leaving no trace.

Unlike yesterday, this young bud showed no signs of growth.

Song Chuyi remained unperturbed. Since it was the most difficult herb to grow, it naturally required extra care.

A gentle breeze stirred, and a white figure appeared next to the bud.

Song Chuyi's eyes lit up with surprise, and he scooped Little White into his arms.

"Little White!"

"I knew you'd come back for me!"

"Let Papa give you a kiss, kiss!"

Song Chuyi kissed Little White twice before Si Yuanye could react.

He looked bewildered.

Seeing Little White’s bewildered expression, Song Chuyi laughed.

"You’re really adorable, Little White."

"You don’t seem like a cat raised by Master at all."

As he lifted Little White into his arms, he said, "Little White, look."

"This is the mountain of elixirs I’ve created for you!"

"But we can’t go out and sell them tonight," Song Chuyi rambled, "Things are valuable because they’re rare, so we’ll wait a few days before selling them!"

Si Yuanye stared in surprise.