vncnus 357. In the Moonlight
357. In the Moonlight
The soft moonlight of the night gently spilled over Lushan City.
However, Lushan City didn't seem to particularly need this beautiful moonlight. Due to the immense influence of the Pill Society, the overcrowded Lushan City didn't calm down at all at night. Under the illumination of a huge number of luminous stones, Lushan City appeared even more lively at night.
However, the area around "Cliff Corner," operated by the Cliff Gang, is an exception. Because of the Cliff Gang's wealth, this entire area is their territory, offering a tranquility unlike any other part of Lushan City. Cliff Corner is one of the few places that can truly complement the serene moonlight tonight.
Inside the quiet room, Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly at the cauldron of pill residue. He had just attempted to refine a peak seventh-grade pill, but for some reason, he felt something was missing; problems arose at the crucial stage. The cost of failing to refine a peak seventh-grade pill was quite painful for Xiao Yan. He stood up and stretched, realizing his current state of mind wasn't calm enough for optimal pill refining. He then left the quiet room, intending to take a walk to clear his head.
Emerging from the quiet room, Xiao Yan saw Little Fairy Doctor sitting peacefully alone in the living room. Moonlight, like water, streamed through the well-lit windows of the living room, illuminating Little Fairy Doctor and giving her elegant dress a silvery edge. She sat on a fox fur-trimmed mahogany armchair, holding a rather thick medical book, her brows revealing a focused yet gentle light. As her fingers turned the pages, her eyes shone with a serene and beautiful light. Occasionally, she would furrow her brow slightly, as if pondering the subtleties of a medical principle. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, each strand seemingly polished by the moonlight, shimmering with a soft glow.
The Little Fairy Doctor had just bathed; her hair, though dried, was still slightly damp. Her jade-like feet, as delicate as if carved from the finest jade, swayed lightly with the rhythm of her reading, the movements subtle yet full of rhythm and elegance. Glistening water droplets danced on her feet, reflecting the warm glow of the moonstone, creating a soft halo.
With each soft breath she took while reading, her chest rose and fell gently. Bathed in the combined light of the moonstone and the moonlight, the graceful lines of Little Fairy Doctor's figure were clearly visible. In this moment, she seemed isolated from the world, her world consisting only of the medical book in her hands and the soft moonlight around her. Moonstones, embedded throughout the room, emitted a soft glow that shone in harmony with the moonlight, adding to her ethereal beauty. Everything around her seemed so tranquil and beautiful; Little Fairy Doctor was immersed in this peace, natural and harmonious.
Looking at the beautiful woman in such a picturesque setting, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile. He also slowed his pace, afraid of disturbing this beautiful scene. However, Little Fairy Doctor's nose twitched slightly, as if she sensed something. Turning her head and seeing that it was Xiao Yan, she softly asked, "Finished your cultivation?"
Xiao Yan touched his nose and said helplessly, "I failed at alchemy, so I came out to calm myself down."
Little Fairy Doctor smiled slightly: "Actually, you don't need to put so much pressure on yourself. Don't you think you're too tired?"
Xiao Yan naturally didn't think there was anything wrong with that, but looking into Little Fairy Doctor's clear and bright eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say the words of refusal.
"Shall we rest for the night?" Xiao Yan readily agreed.
Xiao Yan then sat down on the mahogany chair, which was covered with a thick leather cover made of magical beast fur, smooth and soft. The furnishings at the cliff corner were indeed impeccable. Seeing Xiao Yan sitting beside her, Little Fairy Doctor placed her slender, delicate hands on his shoulders and used her unique technique to press on many acupoints on his back to relieve his pressure.
"Do you think we can successfully obtain the Bodhi Transformation Saliva?" Xiao Yan asked, feeling the relief behind him.
Little Fairy Doctor paused for a moment, then analyzed, "It depends on how much Yin Gu values the Bodhi Transformation Saliva. After all, according to the current information, the Bodhi Transformation Saliva is related to the Bodhi Tree. The Bodhi Tree is said to hold the opportunity to advance to the Dou Sheng level or even higher. Ordinary people would probably find it hard to give it up."
Little Fairy Doctor's analysis was always incisive and to the point, and Xiao Yan nodded in agreement. Little Fairy Doctor's beautiful eyes suddenly curved slightly, like crescent moons, and she teased, "Moreover, judging from your experience with the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, trouble always seems to be chasing after you; it seems rather difficult to have a smooth journey."
Xiao Yan was somewhat helpless at Little Fairy Doctor's teasing. Although his trip to the Heavenly Phoenix Clan did not take much time, the process was full of twists and turns. The final result was good, but it was quite different from his initial plan!
"You, this is clearly a matter of life and death, why do you seem so unconcerned?" Xiao Yan turned around, slightly displeased with Xiao Yi Xian's nonchalant attitude towards life and death.
Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor was also taken aback, then smiled faintly: "I was originally a person who deserved to die. It's already lucky that I've lived this long. There's no need to ask for anything more."
Although Little Fairy Doctor was smiling, Xiao Yan saw an undisguised loneliness and guilt in her eyes. Little Fairy Doctor always presented an incredibly resilient heart, but deep down, she was also vulnerable. However, unless she herself was willing, no one could see this vulnerability in her heart.
"Being controlled by the Calamity Poison Body was not your choice, so you can't be blamed for it," Xiao Yan comforted her, knowing that Little Fairy Doctor was under immense mental pressure due to the Calamity Poison Body going out of control.
At this moment, Little Fairy Doctor's eyes were even deeper and more sorrowful, her heart overflowing with endless pain. Finally, with her eyes reddening, she looked at Xiao Yan and said, "I think I've only told you the story of the Cloud Empire. Aren't you curious about what I was like before I met you?"
Xiao Yan could feel the overwhelming sadness emanating from Xiao Yixian, and he looked into her eyes earnestly and said, "If you don't want to talk about it, I will never ask. If you want to talk about it, I will always listen."
Sensing Xiao Yan's seriousness, Little Fairy Doctor chuckled softly, but her smile still held an unyielding, deep-seated pain.
"I'm afraid I won't tell anyone but you."