Chapter 120: Beautiful Sect Master: There’s No Such Method
“So excessive medicinal energy has accumulated within her body, causing her condition to worsen?” Chen Xi pondered his words. “You’ve agreed to refine Supreme Grade Detoxification Pills for her?”
“Yes, Master. Since I can refine Supreme Grade Small Origin Pills, I figured I could also refine Supreme Grade Detoxification Pills. So I agreed.” He smiled faintly, trying to appear mature and confident. “Owing a favor to the Head Shopkeeper of the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce can only be beneficial!”
“That’s true. But there’s a better method than refining Supreme Grade Detoxification Pills. A method that can cure her completely and also strengthen your connection with the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce.” Her words held a deeper meaning.
He instantly understood. “You’re suggesting I perform dual cultivation with her, Master?”
“Exactly. The best way to treat her condition is through dual cultivation with a Mystic Refiner who possesses an Extreme Flame. We can use your Extreme Flame and alchemy skills to refine the accumulated medicinal energy within her body into a new pill, using her body as a cauldron. You meet all the requirements, Zhen’er. You should seize this opportunity and convince her to accept your treatment.”
She continued, her tone casual. “Not only will you cure her, but you’ll also share a… physical bond. Combined with the gratitude she’ll feel, you might even become the master of the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce.”
— I’m not interested in being the master. I’m not greedy. Being the Head Shopkeeper’s “little brother” is good enough for me.
Besides, being a “little brother” was far easier than being the master. She had a tendency to spoil him, always sharing her treasures with him.
He pushed aside those thoughts, voicing his doubts. “Will it really be that easy, Master? She’s like a… vixen. I doubt she’s the type to fall head over heels for someone just because they slept with her.”
“There are other benefits as well.” She continued to tempt him. “During the treatment, you can absorb the medicinal energy from her body, enhancing your own cultivation. I estimate that a single dual cultivation session would be enough to propel you to the Second or even Third Star Mystic Scholar realm! This is a rare opportunity, Zhen’er! Don’t miss it!”
He feigned excitement, then frowned, his expression troubled. “But she seems adamant about refusing dual cultivation. She has a ‘cauldron physique.’ If she loses control during dual cultivation, she could be easily manipulated. In her position, she can’t afford to take that risk.”
“A cauldron physique, huh? Your cultivation is far below hers, Zhen’er. You shouldn’t be a threat.”
“She’s a powerful businesswoman, Master. She’s cautious and meticulous. She won’t take any risks.”
He sighed dramatically, hoping to evoke her sympathy and prompt her to suggest the alternative method. “But it would be such a waste to miss this opportunity! As the saying goes, ‘Heaven gives, but if we don’t take, we suffer the consequences’! Master, is there a way to treat her without… actual dual cultivation?”
“…No.”
“That’s great– Huh?”
He had been about to feign joy, but his expression froze.
What?
She spoke calmly, her tone firm. “There’s no such method.”
“But…”
His smile vanished.
This isn’t right! There is a method! We can prepare a medicinal bath, and they can both bathe naked in it, simulating the effects of dual cultivation!
It might be less effective than actual dual cultivation, requiring more time and ingredients, but it would still work.
The script clearly states this! It just doesn’t provide the specific recipe!
“A-are you sure, Master? Think about it! I don’t want to miss this opportunity! Please~” He resorted to his ultimate weapon against her: acting cute and pitiful.
She chuckled inwardly, barely managing to maintain her composure. His adorable antics were almost too much for her. “There’s no need for such complications, Zhen’er. Just tell her that there’s a technique for ‘sealing’ a cauldron physique, allowing her to protect her… essence and prevent men from taking advantage of her. And since your cultivation is so much lower than hers, you wouldn’t be able to forcefully ‘open’ her cauldron. There’s no way you could control her.”
He blinked, dumbfounded. There’s such a method?
It did sound more convenient than preparing a medicinal bath, but this wasn’t in the script!
“With her suspicious nature, she won’t believe me! She’ll think I’m trying to trick her! She might even beat me up!” He exaggerated, hoping to dissuade her.
However, she spoke confidently. “Sealing and opening a cauldron physique aren’t secrets. She can easily verify it herself by consulting ancient texts. And once she does, I guarantee she’ll agree to dual cultivation. Her condition has been plaguing her for three years. If she doesn’t find a cure soon, she’ll experience constant pain for seven days straight and die. She’s willing to damage her body to increase her cultivation and maintain control of the Chamber of Commerce. She won’t want to die!”
Wow, she’s already figured her out without even meeting her. She’s amazing!
— But I don’t need this kind of manipulation!
He had to propose the alternative method himself.
“Um, Master, I once read in an ancient text that two people can simulate the effects of intercourse by bathing naked in a specially prepared medicinal bath… This method might be more acceptable to her.”
She was surprised. He actually knew about such an ancient technique?
She raised an eyebrow. “Which ancient text? I’ve never heard of this.”
He froze. “I… I just happened to see it somewhere. I don’t remember the name.”
“Perhaps you’re mistaken, Zhen’er.” She chided him playfully. “There’s no need to consider such strange and unorthodox methods. Just follow my instructions, and you’ll secure this opportunity… Unless… you don’t trust me?” Her voice held a hint of sadness and displeasure.
He quickly shook his head. “Of course I trust you, Master! I trust you completely! One hundred percent!”
She smiled, her hand gently stroking his head.
“Good boy. I haven’t spoiled you for nothing~”
He enjoyed her touch, but inwardly, he was worried.
What do I do? She doesn’t even know about the medicinal bath method! How am I supposed to cure her? I can’t actually perform dual cultivation with her!
That’s the precognitive dream path, not the script’s path!
I have to stick to the script!
…
Troubled, he began refining Supreme Grade Detoxification Pills. After over a dozen attempts, he finally succeeded, producing two pills.
Exhausted, he collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep. When he woke up, it was already the next afternoon. Instructor Yu Xuan dragged him out of bed, urging him to wash up. They were going to the Gold and Jade Chamber of Commerce’s auction that night.
This grand auction was only for the most prominent figures in Silver Moon City. Instructor Yu Xuan had only received one invitation, allowing her to bring one guest.
She wanted to spend some quality time with him and also… meet the vixen who was about to steal her precious student away.
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