Chapter 355-356 On How to Conquer System Fairies and Make Them Your Wives 355-356 |
By the time Bi Luo swallowed the pill, she had already lost consciousness.
Nan Xiaoxiang and Lian’er watched Chen Yin nervously as black tendrils of energy emerged from Bi Luo’s body, her form twisting and contorting as the pill took effect.
Nan Xiaoxiang quickly checked her pulse, then turned to Chen Yin, her eyes red-rimmed.
“I succeeded,” he said, a relieved smile on his face. “The Liantian Pill is powerful. It will take time for her body to recover.”
Lian’er, her face stained with tears, threw herself into Chen Yin’s arms, her sobs echoing through the room. “It’s going to be alright… the Grand Witch will be okay…”
Chen Yin gently stroked her hair, then turned to Nan Xiaoxiang, who breathed a sigh of relief, her hand reaching for his.
“Thank you,” she whispered.
“How will you repay me? With your body?” he teased.
Nan Xiaoxiang blushed and lowered her head. “Aren’t I… already yours?”
“What are you two whispering about?” Lian’er asked, her eyes wide with curiosity.
“Little girls shouldn’t eavesdrop,” Chen Yin pinched her cheek playfully, then said to Nan Xiaoxiang, “Take Lian’er to get something to eat. The Grand Witch will be fine.”
Nan Xiaoxiang nodded obediently. Ever since her confession, she had become even more docile and compliant, like a dutiful wife.
Chen Yin, while Lian’er wasn’t looking, kissed Nan Xiaoxiang’s cheek, making her blush even harder.
After they left, he set up a few formations around the bath to gather and channel spiritual energy towards Bi Luo, then he stretched languidly.
“So… you actually did it?” a playful voice said behind him.
Chen Yin didn’t turn around, just lay back in a chair, his body exhausted. “I did. Honestly, I didn’t think I could. Alchemy is so complex, the slightest mistake can ruin everything.”
It was like solving a difficult math problem; one wrong step, and the entire equation exploded.
“But I finally did it,” he sighed, “it almost killed me. I need a hug.”
“Go hug that Grand Witch of yours. I’m not interested.”
Chen Yin ignored her and pulled Master into his arms, who, after a token struggle, snuggled against him contentedly.
“So you used the last leaf of the Phantasmal Harmony Ganoderma?”
“Yes.”
“…What about Lian’er?”
Chen Yin was silent.
Master, seeing his silence, snuggled closer. “It can’t be helped. This is the best outcome. You’ve done your best.” She stroked his hair gently.
“It’s just… a pity there were only four leaves,” Chen Yin sighed. “I wish we had more.”
“Immortal herbs are rare,” Master chuckled. “Maybe we’ll find more in the Upper Realm. We can always help Lian’er later.”
Chen Yin nodded, his heart heavy.
They sat there in silence, the steam from the bath swirling around them.
“When are you going to tell Lian’er the truth?” Master asked after a while.
Chen Yin thought for a moment, then shook his head. “I’m not going to be the one to break her heart. Let the Grand Witch tell her when she wakes up. Whether Lian’er blames her or not… that’s her problem. I’ve had enough headaches with this alchemy business.”
Master giggled and pinched his nose playfully. “If she knew she was the Liantian Pill, she would be devastated.”
Chen Yin shrugged, refusing to take responsibility.
But it was a cruel twist of fate.
The Wu Xuan Ancestor had almost created the Liantian Pill, but he had been missing one crucial ingredient: the Phantasmal Harmony Ganoderma.
So he had waited in his secret realm, using the blood of the Sacred Children to nourish the Ganoderma, while he himself absorbed its energy, waiting for the day of his resurrection.
But he hadn’t expected the Liantian Pill, nourished by a thousand years of spiritual energy, to gain sentience before he did.
And the Grand Witch, Bi Luo, searching for a way to cure herself, had found not a pill,
But a little girl.
“Perhaps,” Chen Yin said, a mischievous glint in his eyes, “the Grand Witch was just waiting for the Ganoderma to mature, so she could feed it to Lian’er and then… consume her, to achieve immortality.”
“You’re saying she grew attached and couldn’t bring herself to do it?” Master chuckled.
“Who knows? Humans are fickle creatures.”
Master didn’t reply. She cupped his face in her hands, her expression turning serious. “One last question. Be honest. How long did you spend in the scroll’s space, studying alchemy?”
Chen Yin closed his eyes, hiding his exhaustion. “…It wasn’t that long. Not unbearable.”
He didn’t want her to worry.
“Just say I’m a genius and I mastered it in a few months.” He grinned.
Master pinched his waist playfully. “You idiot. You need to take better care of yourself.”
Chen Yin chuckled, the tension that had been gripping him finally easing. He closed his eyes, his body relaxing in her embrace.
Master watched him, her gaze soft and gentle.
“You brat,” she whispered,
“You’ve worked hard.”
When Chen Yin woke up, he was in his own bed, the faint scent of Master still lingering in the air. He rubbed his temples wearily and went to the main hall.
Nan Xiaoxiang was leaving her room.
“You’re finally awake,” she said, her eyes filled with a mixture of surprise and relief.
“Finally… did I sleep that long?”
“A whole week.”
Chen Yin’s eyes widened. “Why didn’t anyone wake me up?”
“Master Yu Ling said you were suffering from soul fatigue, and you needed to rest. We weren’t allowed to disturb you.” She hesitated, then lowered her head, her voice soft and apologetic. “I’m sorry… I didn’t know… you worked so hard to refine the Liantian Pill…”
“It’s nothing,” Chen Yin said casually, waving his hand dismissively, “I learned a new skill. I’m a master alchemist now.”
Nan Xiaoxiang bit her lip, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “If you’re so grateful, then… show me how you plan to… repay me.”
Chen Yin gently stroked her hair, his eyes twinkling mischievously. “You owe me quite a bit of… interest. I haven’t forgotten.”
Nan Xiaoxiang blushed and lowered her gaze. “…I’m… at your mercy.”
Her words, so soft and submissive, coming from the usually calm and composed Nan Xiaoxiang, were surprisingly seductive.
Chen Yin swallowed hard, resisting the urge to take her right there and then. “Where’s the Grand Witch?”
“She woke up before you. She’s resting in the guest room. I just checked on her. She’s fine. Lian’er is with her. Do you want to see them?”
Chen Yin nodded.
He could hear their voices before he even reached the room.
“It’s hot! Can’t you let it cool down before feeding me?!”
“I’m sorry…”
“And I told you to add sugar! This medicine is too bitter! Did you forget again?!”
“I’m sorry… I’ll add some now…”
“You’re so clumsy! Why did I choose you as my attendant?!”
The door opened, and Lian’er emerged, her eyes red-rimmed, her head lowered.
Seeing Chen Yin, her face brightened. “Big Brother! You’re awake!”
“Is she scolding you again?” Chen Yin glanced at the room, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
“No… she’s right… I’m too clumsy… I wish I were smarter…” She lowered her head, her voice filled with a quiet sadness.
“I’ll go change her bandages. You can go in,” she said, then hurried towards the kitchen.
Chen Yin watched her go, his heart aching slightly for the young girl who had been tirelessly caring for Bi Luo, her once cheerful face now pale and drawn.
He entered the room and saw Bi Luo sitting on the bed, her face pale, her eyes dark with fatigue. She glanced at him, then looked away.
“Why are you scolding Lian’er again?”
“She’s clumsy. Can’t I even complain?” she snorted, turning away.
Chen Yin sat down beside her on the bed. “You know why she’s clumsy. She’s still missing a crucial ingredient to become a complete Liantian Pill. It’s a miracle she can even maintain her human form.”
Bi Luo was silent.
“Come on, I know you’re just avoiding her because you don’t know how to face her. But you care about her. You might as well tell her the truth.”
“It’s none of your business. It’s a Wu Xuan Cave matter,” she mumbled, her voice barely audible.
“Hey, I saved your life!” Chen Yin said, his voice filled with mock indignation. “You could at least show some gratitude.”
Bi Luo’s gaze softened slightly, and she whispered, “Thank… you.”
“Not enough,” Chen Yin grinned. “Remember what you said? You would do anything if I didn’t tell Lian’er the truth. You offered me your body, even a threesome with Nan Xiaoxiang—”
A pillow hit him in the face. “Chen Yin! If you finish that sentence, I’ll…”
“You’ll what? Go back on your word? And you call yourself the Grand Witch? Lying and deceiving people’s feelings…”
Bi Luo glared at him, her body trembling with anger. “Fine! It’s just a… threesome. I can handle it!” She lay back on the bed, her eyes closed, her body as still as a corpse’s.
Chen Yin chuckled. “Don’t worry, it’s not tonight. But when Xiaoxiang and I… consummate our marriage… you’ll be there, warming the bed, as promised.”
“Warming the bed? I’ll burn you alive, you bastard!” she said, sticking her tongue out playfully.
As Chen Yin turned to leave, he said, “It’s not entirely hopeless. The Phantasmal Harmony Ganoderma is rare in the Lower Realm, but perhaps it’s more common in the Upper Realm. If I ever go there, I might be able to find some for Lian’er.”
Bi Luo’s eyes widened slightly.
After he left, she curled up under the covers, her anger subsiding, replaced by a quiet contemplation.
Will Lian’er forgive me when she finds out the truth?
And… Chen Yin and Nan Xiaoxiang
… a threesome…
is he serious…?
It’s my first time… will it hurt…?
What if he ignores me and only pays attention to Nan Xiaoxiang…?
The more she thought about it, the less she wanted to sleep.