Minglong

Chapter 310 Obtaining the Evil-Dispelling Pill

Lin family, alchemy room.

A life-sized brass alchemy furnace sits in the center of the room, with firelight below and white mist swirling above.

Lin Zisu, dressed in a white fitted dress, stood before the alchemy furnace, her long, ink-black hair cascading down her back. As she diligently recorded the furnace temperature, she hummed a tune from "The Secret History of Empress Guo" in a sweet, melodious voice.
"After parting with Xie Lang, spring has come again~ Willow catkins cling to my clothes, recalling the old days~ We once listened to the night rain together in the painted pavilion, and walked together on the fragrant path..."

"Gurgle gurgle gurgle~~"

Coal Ball squatted beside the stove, helping to fan it, and would mutter a few words along, though it was unclear what he was singing.

The winter sunset cast its glow on the courtyard outside the alchemy room. Lin Wanyi stood in front of the drying racks, turning over the various dried herbs, her eyes gleaming with a gossipy spirit, occasionally letting out a soft sigh:
"Oh my~...Really? Tsk tsk tsk..."

Bu Yuehua stood beside her, her hand resting on her arm. Her purple orchid butterfly hairpin shimmered subtly in the sunlight as she vividly recounted the extraordinary tale of her father's display of divine power and the body swap between master and disciple at Zihui Mountain.

Although she was being chased by the slutty Taoist nun and didn't actually see anything, she could still conjure up a hundred forbidden ways the master and disciple might play by just her imagination.

Lin Wanyi was astonished by what she heard, and even considered changing her mind. She would then follow Xie Jinhuan to slay demons and monsters, leaving her master at home to nurse the baby and take care of Zisu...

Just as the three were busy working, there was finally movement on the wall:
Call ~
Then, dressed in a white robe, he landed in the courtyard and patted the two men on the back with both palms.

clap~
Lin Wanyi was startled and quickly turned around and leaned back to avoid being hit by Jin Huan's double attack.

Bu Yuehua also took a half step back and asked:

"Has Nangong calmed down?"

Xie Jinhuan spent most of the day coaxing Nangong Fairy, until her hands ached from exhaustion, before finally managing to calm her down. Afterwards, the icy girl hurriedly went to find Qingmo, offering various explanations under the guise of teaching him cultivation techniques, lest Qingmo discover that she had become an icy young woman.

Qingmo wasn't stupid; the more she thought about it, the more something seemed off. But her master said it was a problem with the cultivation technique—her legs were a little sore from practicing the splits last night. So she couldn't say anything more and started to experience what it was like to be a top-tier sect leader, even going to the princess's residence to show off her wealth to her best friend…

Xie Jinhuan also wanted to join in the fun, but both the adult and the child were afraid he would cause trouble, so they could only leave home on their own and go to the Lin family to check on the pills. At this moment, he smiled and replied:

"Fairy Nangong isn't angry, she's just not used to it. Senior Bu, please stop teasing her..."

"Yo~"

Hearing this, Bu Yuehua was a little dissatisfied and moved a few steps closer:

"What kind of spell did she cast on you? She even spoke well of you..."

Lin Wanyi was also quite curious:

"You're not 'doing the work of two,' are you? Who are you doing the work of? Linghu girl hasn't even tasted meat yet..."

One is equivalent to two?
Xie Jinhuan thought Wanyi's description was very apt, but before she could respond, a lively voice came from the alchemy room:
"Young Master Xie? Come quickly, come quickly, try the elixir..."

Seeing this, Xie Jinhuan decided it was inappropriate to continue their casual conversation. He turned and went into the alchemy room, rubbing the personal maid who had flown over to him.

"Miss Zisu, you've worked hard. Is this the Righteous Elixir for Exorcising Evil?"

Lin Zisu jogged to the cabinet and began rummaging through it:

"No. It's the Azure Spirit Pills I made for the Taiyin Palace. It was ordered by Sect Leader Lu. I didn't want any payment, but Sect Leader Lu insisted on giving me silver according to the rules. He was really generous..."

The Dan Ding Sect is skilled in alchemy, and Lu Wuzhen's decision to give the business to Zi Su clearly indicates his intention to take care of a younger generation.

Xie Jinhuan nodded slightly upon seeing this. After a moment, Lin Zisu trotted out, carrying a small bottle in her hand.

"This is the Righteousness-Exorcising Pill refined from Mingjin Sand. It contains a lot of ingredients, so I've refined three pills for now. Take one to expel the evil spirits from your body. If you encounter similar symptoms again, take one immediately. I guarantee that even after you become the 'Ancestor of Joy,' you'll be filled with righteousness!"

Although Xie Jinhuan had been dealt with by his senior sister with white hair, the blood evil was deeply ingrained in his bones and could not be completely removed. If he tried to use his powers again, he would turn into a madman. Moreover, the righteous methods such as Xu Sheng's Seven Techniques and the Buddhist Demon-Subduing Mantra still had a strong suppressive effect on him. Without being dealt with, he would not dare to grow any further.

Having received the specially made medicine, Xie Jinhuan breathed a sigh of relief. However, remembering Zisu's past glorious achievements, he still inquired:

"Won't this medicine make me sleepy for months again?"

Bu Yuehua stepped forward and interjected:
"I have studied pharmacology. It is just that using rare and precious herbs to remove the evil and malevolent energy from the body will not have any negative effects under normal circumstances. It will only make one's Dao heart more stable."

Lin Wanyi blinked, a little worried:
"Wouldn't that make people too serious, like a holy monk, unmoved by temptation and without selfish desires...?"

Xie Jinhuan was also worried about this, and looked at Zisu.

Lin Zisu shook her head and said:

"This medicine removes the blood-fiend and evil energy that can interfere with one's mind. Once these things are gone, one's Dao heart will naturally be pure and one's goals will be firm, but it will not force one to become a saint without feelings or desires."

"For example, Young Master Xie knows he can kiss his aunt but not Fairy Nangong, but under the influence of the Blood Fiend trend, he will be enslaved by desire and kiss whoever he sees without regard for these rules."

"After taking this medicine, one will become very clear-headed and resolute in one's Dao heart. One can kiss one's aunt passionately if appropriate, but will never touch Fairy Nangong if inappropriate."

This explanation is concise and to the point.

Xie Jinhuan instantly understood the meaning—it meant stripping away all external interference and greatly strengthening one's original intention!
In that case, this medicine is unlikely to cause any problems, unless the person taking it is a madman who wants to wreak havoc on the world.

Xie Jinhuan was clearly not an inherently evil madman. Seeing this, he didn't say much, but took out a pale golden pill and swallowed it.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, no longer possessing the searing heat of the Mingjin Sand that felt like a branding iron piercing flesh. As it entered the lungs and internal organs, a refreshing sensation could be clearly felt, spreading from the torso to every part of the body.

Bu Yuehua and Lin Wanyi watched nervously from the side. They could see that after Xie Jinhuan took the medicine, his eyes became clearer, and then a dark red aura appeared around him, emanating a terrifying bloodlust and evil energy.

Bu Yuehua knew that the elixir was dispelling the blood evil that had seeped into her bones. To prevent the Imperial Observatory from summoning hundreds of celestial officials in a panic, she wanted to give a warning, but Xie Jinhuan drew the Zheng Lun Sword instead.

Stab la la——

The three-foot-long sword turned azure under the lightning, and the two characters 'Zheng Lun' shone with golden light. The surrounding bloody evil spirits were almost instantly dispelled.

Seeing this, Lin Zisu couldn't help but proudly puff out her budding breasts:
"See? I told you it was nothing. No gambler loses every day."

The two female elders breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Ye Hongshang also appeared from the side, her eyes full of praise:

"It does indeed meet the medicinal requirements; Zisu has finally graduated from her apprenticeship."

The Ghost Wife's judgment is never wrong. If Xie Jinhuan's Dao heart remains righteous, taking this medicine will have absolutely no side effects. Moreover, after stripping away the blood evil and yin influence that affect his mind, his character will even reach a higher level.

Unfortunately, Xie Jinhuan, while not a madman who wreaks havoc on the world, is not exactly a decent person either!
At this moment, the chaotic blood and evil energy were stripped away, and Xie Jinhuan felt a sense of sudden enlightenment. The distracting thoughts and impulses of the past few days were gradually suppressed, leaving only the original intention that had been ingrained since he was three years old and had never been forgotten:

I'd rather betray the world than let the world betray me... Three wives, four concubines, five mistresses, six maids, seven servants, eight concubines...

In summary, it can be summed up in one word:

Fuck!
To achieve this goal, he trained rigorously in the coldest and hottest winters and explored a wide range of subjects, including music, chess, calligraphy, painting, astronomy, geography, demeanor, speech, and physical fitness.

At his busiest, he would even squat in a horse stance to practice calligraphy, with his father reading "The Six Strategies of the Former Qi Dynasty" beside him, while Coal Ball provided accompaniment by keeping time...

During the three years he was away from home, although his memories were not very continuous, everything he did was clearly for this one word. Everything else was done as a matter of course, without going against his original intention. If the two are contradicted, then it could be that he has suffered greatly, or it could be that this immortal has suffered greatly...

Now, after countless sacrifices and hardships, he has finally gained a foothold in this world!
Many beautiful women were also safely and securely by his side, each one as lovely as a flower, with large breasts and round hips, so half of his initial intentions had been fulfilled...

Now that we're waiting for the Lunar New Year, there's nothing much to do, so I'm just killing time...

Sister Bu took the fasting pill, and she wasn't quite done last night...

Wan Yi barely had any soup last night...

Zisu hasn't made any progress at all. Such a powerful fairy-like wife—are we really going to let this good fortune slip away to outsiders...?

The landlady has been giving me so much time that I'm practically crawling into bed with her; she's preparing a banquet and is waiting for me to come over for a party...

Mo Mo was also waiting at the banquet in her magnificent car...

Sister Guo is still alone in her empty room in Yanjing, the White-haired Fairy has disappeared somewhere, and Jiang Xian has already pinched her breasts, so he can't just shirk responsibility...

We still need to find a way to let the ghost out and bring it inside...

Then why the hell am I standing here like an idiot instead of pursuing my original aspirations?
Should we wait for the girl to take the initiative?

Thinking of this, Xie Jinhuan suddenly realized that he had a lot on his plate and that he had indeed been distracted by many other things in the past, which had delayed his main life path!
Prioritizing what was important and urgent, Xie Jinhuan immediately took out a stack of silver notes and handed them to the hesitant Xiao Zisu:

"Zisu, take Meiqiu to the street to buy some snacks, and while you're at it, buy a few nice clothes as a gift from me."

"what?"

The three women and the ghost were all taken aback.

Coal Ball instantly perked up, grabbing Zisu's collar and pulling her outside.

Lin Zisu pondered that what she had refined wasn't the "Uncle's Money-Giving Pill," and was flattered by this gift, saying:

"Isn't that a bit much? The pills are still being refined; what if the furnace explodes?"

Xie Jinhuan stood tall and proud, his imposing figure exuding boyfriend charm.
"Earning is earning, playing is playing. The night market has just started to get lively, how can you let alchemy interfere with your fun? I trust your skills, you will definitely be back whenever you are supposed to. Even if the furnace really explodes, I will just find you another batch of medicinal herbs. Don't you know 'Xie Lang's' abilities? If you want the stars in the sky, I will pluck them down for you..."

slap~
Lin Wanyi was completely stunned, and raised her hand to slap the big pig's shoulder:

"Tch~ Are you crazy? How can you teach a child like that..."

Xie Jinhuan turned around and said earnestly:
"How can Zisu be a child? She's a grown woman, capable of refining pills for the sect leader, can't she even manage her own affairs? Even if she caused the furnace to explode, she'll learn her lesson. It's not like I can't cover for her. How do you know she'll act with discretion if you keep stopping her? Zisu, go ahead, I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"

Lin Zisu had been observing her aunt's reaction, but upon seeing Xie Lang's manly demeanor, she blushed and her heart raced. Clutching the silver notes, she quickly ran outside.

"Don't worry, Auntie, if I say it won't explode, it won't explode. You don't need to keep an eye on it. I'll be back in a bit. Xie Lang, have fun! Tell me if you're not done playing..."

"Zisu! You brat..."

Lin Wanyi's face flushed red as she chased after him:

"Wait a minute, check if he's alright first. He seems a bit confused..."

"How can I not be sober?"

Xie Jinhuan scooped Wanyi up in his arms, and after Zisu ran out of the courtyard, he scooped Bu Jie up in his arms as well.
"My resolve is as firm as iron now, and no one can disturb me while I'm doing my main quest! You'd better behave, or whoever pushes me will be dealt with first."

?

Bu Yuehua had originally intended to push him away, but upon hearing this, she quickly stopped and then took his pulse to examine his eyes:

"Are you sure you're alright? You seem kind of wicked and roguish..."

"Really? Does Sister Bu prefer someone more upright?"

Xie Jinhuan's demeanor suddenly changed as he spoke, becoming imposing and dignified, his eyes like cold stars, exuding an aloofness reminiscent of a restrained male god, making people both love and dare not provoke him. Bu Yuehua blushed and her eyes even dared to look away.

Lin Wanyi was also taken aback, finding this appearance much more pleasing to the eye than the 'Little Silver Dragon of Danyang', but noticing Xie Jinhuan's aloof demeanor and the fact that he was still carrying her, she couldn't help but frown.
"Put me down quickly, it's broad daylight, and Mom's still home... Hey?"

Xie Jinhuan darted back to Wanyi's boudoir, slammed the door shut, and tossed the two onto the embroidered bed, his demeanor cold and arrogant, his gaze looking down at them:

"So keep quiet. Yuehua, stretch like a cat and set an example for Wanyi..."

Bu Yuehua felt a little uncomfortable with this domineering CEO-like tone, so she turned over and sat up on the bed, moving back a bit.

"Xie Jinhuan, you're getting a little too cocky. Do you really think the witches of the witch cult aren't witches... Eh?! Okay, okay, just for a second! You're not allowed to stare..."

"Are you teaching me what to do?"

"?"

Xie Jinhuan watched as Sister Bu gritted her teeth, her face flushed, and she untied her skirt, kneeling on the bed, causing a full moon to rise between the curtains. She then raised her hand and patted it lightly.

slap~
Lin Wanyi was quite surprised to find that her master was a bit stubborn and wouldn't listen to reason. She had intended to sit aside and watch the show, but then those cold, clear eyes looked over and she slightly raised her chin.

"What do you see me doing?"

"come over."

"..."

Seeing that even her master had succumbed to the allure of male beauty, Lin Wanyi could only slowly and reluctantly submit:

"Since you took the wrong medicine, I'll let you be smug this time. If you dare to be so fierce again... Waaah~"

……

(End of this chapter)