Chapter 33: Good Sister
Time flowed like water, slowly and steadily…
For cultivators, long lifespans altered their perception of time.
Unlike races with naturally long lifespans, individual differences among humans were vast. Ordinary humans lived for a little over a hundred years, while the most powerful cultivators could live for over twenty thousand.
Many high-level cultivators lost their sense of time. They didn’t need sleep, and day and night held little meaning. But for Mingyan, who had only started cultivating a year ago, the passage of time was still distinct. He was aware of whether it was day or night outside.
Two days passed, neither long nor short. Mingyan felt his body was at its peak. If they didn’t extract his blood soon, he would have to start the nourishment process again.
“Sister, are they not ready yet?” Mingyan, sitting on a chair, looked at Huang Junyi, who was lounging on his bed, her posture languid and alluring. He had been told it would take some time, but it seemed to be taking longer than expected.
“I don’t know. My elder sister is handling it personally. She must be delayed by something.” Huang Junyi had been staying in Mingyan’s room these past few days, occupying his bed, essentially living with him.
Huang Junru hadn’t contacted her during this time.
But there were indeed many preparations to be made. To ensure the antidote didn’t harm Huang Qingfei, the Huang family needed to take extra precautions. Finding Mingyan had been a pleasant surprise. Before him, although they hadn’t found a concrete solution, several theoretical solutions existed. They had several plans ready to be implemented, but none involving Mingyan.
In fact, after learning that dragon blood could be used as a medicinal ingredient, Huang Junru herself had gone to Dragon Ridge but only found Dragon’s Blood Flowers, which contained a minuscule amount of dragon blood. Even if they harvested all the flowers in Dragon Ridge, it wouldn’t be enough. The Yang energy was too weak.
That was why she had been so furious after learning about Huang Feiyan’s reckless trip to Dragon Ridge. She knew Feiyan was doing it for Qingfei, but such recklessness, chasing after something that didn’t exist, was not only futile but also life-threatening.
Fortunately, although they hadn’t found dragon blood, they had found Mingyan.
Therefore, they needed to make new preparations. Huang Qingfei’s life was the top priority.
Huang Qingfei wasn’t just Huang Junru and Huang Junyi’s younger sister; she was also one of the four half-step Human Gateway cultivators in the Huang family. Even for a powerful family like the Huang, which stood at the pinnacle of the cultivation world, they only had one Human Gateway cultivator and four half-step Human Gateway cultivators. Losing one of them was unacceptable.
In this era ruled by a Great Emperor, the suppression of the Heavenly Dao was severe, making it incredibly difficult for cultivators to advance. There wasn’t even a single Manifest Saint. Human Gateway cultivators represented the peak combat power below the Great Emperor, and half-step Human Gateway cultivators were in the second tier. Unless the Holy Masters of Sacred Lands and prominent families personally intervened, half-step Human Gateway cultivators were the core strength of these organizations.
Most families didn’t have many half-step Human Gateway cultivators. For example, the Yun family, although they had a Human Gateway Realm Holy Master, only had one half-step Human Gateway cultivator, indicating their relatively average foundation.
The Huang family, however, had a deep foundation, being descendants of an ancient God Clan. Their Phoenix Nirvana Scripture was also a top-tier cultivation method, giving them an advantage in battles against cultivators of the same level.
Because of their strong foundation and powerful techniques, the Huang family didn’t need to answer to anyone, and Huang Junru’s leadership style was known for its ruthlessness and decisiveness.
As Mingyan had expected, the attacker hadn’t returned. He had spent the past few days peacefully. But with the blood extraction approaching, he felt slightly apprehensive. He hoped nothing would go wrong.
Huang Junyi closed her eyes after speaking, then opened them again, her gaze flickering. “My sister contacted me. She’s sending someone to extract your blood. I’ll stay by your side to ensure your safety after the blood loss.”
Mingyan took a deep breath and nodded. It was finally happening.
“Do I need to do anything?” He checked his body with his spiritual energy. He was in perfect condition.
“No need. Sister has been gathering medicinal herbs for you, to mitigate the effects of blood loss.” Huang Junyi sat up, smiling. “Don’t worry, the Huang family won’t mistreat you.”
“I’ve never worried about that.” Mingyan shook his head. The Huang family had treated him exceptionally well. Although they needed his blood, he was just a cultivator with no bargaining power, yet they treated him with such courtesy. He was content. Besides, Huang Feiyan was a good friend, while he, besides his blood, had little to offer in return.
And this “temptress”… Although he thought of her as such, she had been diligently protecting him, chatting with him, and discussing life. He had a good impression of her.
This trip to the Huang family had been quite pleasant.
Huang Junyi smiled and nodded. “I heard from Feiyan that she intends to send you to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land. She must have asked for your opinion, right?”
“Yes, I think it’s a good idea.” Mingyan replied, “Besides, my previous sect, Rain Terrace Blessed Land, has a connection to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land.”
“The Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land is different from other Sacred Lands… It’s divided into two branches…” Huang Junyi explained, “Feiyan must have told you about this. I believe with your talent, finding an elder to accept you as a disciple shouldn’t be difficult. If anyone bullies you, come find Sister, and I’ll help you get even.” She stood up, walked towards him, and leaned down, resting her hands on her knees, smiling playfully. “You’re alone in this world, so Sister will be your protector. But if you do something bad and get punished, I won’t help you.”
Mingyan scratched his head, embarrassed. He wanted to say he rarely caused trouble, but that would be accepting her offer of protection. He felt slightly unworthy. He hadn’t done anything to deserve her favor.
Just then, a unfamiliar female voice called from outside. “Second Sister, I’m here for the blood…”
“Come in,” Huang Junyi said, straightening up.
A beautiful woman entered. Although not as stunning as Huang Feiyan, she was far more attractive than Yun Ling. The Huang family genes were truly incredible…
Since she addressed Huang Junyi as “Second Sister,” she must be of the same generation. Mingyan bowed to her, and she smiled, producing a bowl of fragrant medicinal soup. She set it aside. “After the blood extraction, Young Master, please drink this. It will help replenish your blood and strengthen your constitution.”
Mingyan nodded. She then took out a shimmering bottle. “Young Master, please extend your right hand. Let’s begin.”
Mingyan extended his hand. He didn’t see her make a move, but he felt a sharp pain in his wrist. A wound appeared.
The intense pain made him frown. Why did it hurt so much?
He looked down and saw faint laws flickering around the wound. His regenerative abilities were suppressed! Such a technique existed? Mingyan was astonished. Could someone suppress his regeneration during a fight?
No, he quickly dismissed that thought. It must be due to the difference in their cultivation levels. She was suppressing him with her superior strength.
Huang Junyi placed a hand on his forehead, and a gentle stream of spiritual energy flowed into his body, soothing the pain. Although he could endure the pain, he was grateful and glanced at her. She was truly kind to him.
Huang Junyi smiled faintly but didn’t speak.
The bottle used to store his blood didn’t look large from the outside, but it must be spatially expanded. His blood flowed continuously, yet the bottle didn’t seem to fill.
As he lost more blood, Mingyan felt lightheaded and his legs weak. He stumbled.
He felt himself falling onto something soft, like cotton, and drowsiness washed over him.
Huang Junyi caught him, a wry smile on her face. She didn’t push him away but gently held him in her arms.
The woman extracting his blood looked at them with a strange expression but didn’t say anything.
Mingyan felt enveloped in warmth and comfort, drifting in and out of consciousness.
He woke up lying in bed, Huang Junyi standing by the window, looking at the peach tree outside.
He looked at his wrist. The wound had completely healed, leaving no scar, but he felt weak. He tried to sit up but lacked the strength. He rolled over and fell off the bed, hitting his head on the floor, his vision blurring.
Huang Junyi turned around, saw him on the floor, and rushed to help him up. “You’ve lost a lot of blood and are weak. You should rest.”
Mingyan leaned against her, still slightly dazed. “Sister… is the blood extraction done?”
“What do you think?” Huang Junyi helped him back onto the bed and smiled. “Now, we just have to wait for the results.”
Mingyan, still weak, wanted to ask something, but she placed a finger on his lips. “I already gave you the medicine while you were unconscious. Now, just rest. Don’t think too much.”
Her gentle expression made him feel strange. He couldn’t meet her gaze…
He was an orphan, found floating down the river that ran through his village.
Although the village chief had been kind to him, he sometimes envied children with parents…
Huang Junyi… evoked a strange feeling in his heart. He was silent for a moment, then nodded, closed his eyes, and rested.
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