I don't want to be trained by my senior sister!

Fang Xuan scoffed, "The path of cultivation is inherently defying the heavens, fighting against fate. A few side effects are nothing to worry about. If one cannot even control one's own desires, how can one talk about seeking immortality!"

He stepped forward, his gaze fixed intently on the crimson pill: "This pill... what is there that this disciple wouldn't dare to do!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingsong was taken aback at first, then burst into hearty laughter.

"Good! Good! What's there to be afraid of! Fang Xuan, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Fang Xuan was just what he needed; he was indeed a promising talent with ambition, courage, and a willingness to take "shortcuts."

He solemnly placed the Cold Jade Box in Fang Xuan's hands: "This pill is bestowed upon you. Go back and refine it well to stabilize your cultivation. As for Wu Hao... I will create opportunities for you. Remember, this matter is known only to heaven, earth, you, and me."

"Disciple understands."

"Go." Lu Qingsong waved his hand, turned his back, and looked back at the Spirit Lake.

Fang Xuan said no more and turned to leave the forbidden courtyard.

The items are indeed quite good, as for killing Wu Hao...

He touched his chin.

To kill or not to kill, how to kill, when to kill... these are things we need to think about carefully...

After all, the Supreme Elder was also an obstacle to his taking over the Qingyun Sect.

He looked up at the direction of the sword peak, and spiritual energy flowed beneath his feet, causing his speed to suddenly increase.

........

Before long, they returned to that familiar, quiet valley.

The bamboo grove remains lush and green, the stream murmurs, and the courtyard exudes tranquility in the afternoon sun.

Ning Qian stood behind the half-open bamboo window, looking at Fang Xuan.

Although she had already sensed his return with her divine sense, she only felt truly at ease when she saw his figure with her own eyes.

......

Fang Xuan just pushed open the courtyard gate—

With a creak, the bamboo door of the main house was also pulled open from the inside.

Ning Qian stood inside the door, her cool eyes falling on him, quickly checking him over, seemingly to confirm that he was unharmed.

She didn't say anything, but simply reached out, grabbed Fang Xuan's wrist, and gently led him into the house before closing the door behind her.

Fang Xuan was being pulled along by her, still thinking to himself, it's only been three days since we last met, but Senior Sister is acting like we haven't seen each other for three years.

Then he saw Ning Qian turn around, face him, raise her hand, and begin to untie the ties of his outer garment...

Fang Xuan: "???"

It's starting already? So directly? He's not ready yet... No, he seems to have been quite ready all along.

Ning Qian's movements remained calm and natural as she unbuttoned the top button of his shirt.

"Prepare the medicinal bath."

Fang Xuan: "..."

Oh, a medicinal bath.

So why is it that every time I take his clothes off... he never does anything proper?

Ning Qian then tiptoed slightly, reached her hands behind his head, and untied the blue hair ribbon that bound his hair.

This position brought her almost into Fang Xuan's arms, a faint fragrance emanating from the top of her hair, and a few soft strands of hair brushed against his chin.

Ning Qian was just thinking to herself, "Why is my junior brother so tall...?"

Last time I was kissed... I had to tilt my head back, which wasn't very comfortable...

Fang Xuan raised an arm and gently wrapped it around Ning Qian's slender waist, pulling her closer to him.

However, she didn't seem to feel anything, and just continued to focus on the movements in her hands, carefully folding the hair ribbon she had taken off and placing it on the table next to her.

Then she gently nudged Fang Xuan's chest, her voice even softer than before: "...Go to the bathtub."

Fang Xuan then released his grip, watching Ning Qian turn away to prepare for the medicinal bath.

.......

The bathtub was already filled with steaming hot medicinal soup, the water was light brown in color, and it exuded a rich aroma of medicinal herbs.

Ning Qian had already left the house and was outside.

Fang Xuan quickly removed the rest of his clothes.

The medicinal soup instantly enveloped the entire body, and the pure and gentle medicinal power seeped into the body through the skin, nourishing the meridians.

"Hmm..." He sighed comfortably and leaned back against the tub.

With my cultivation level improved, my senior sister has now arranged for me to start body tempering as well. As for sword intent... with my senior sister around, it will be improved sooner or later.

He suddenly remembered the Crimson Sun Soul-Refining Pill that Lu Qingsong had given him.

With a thought, he took out the cold jade box from his storage ring.

Upon opening the box, the crimson pills lay quietly inside, emitting a wonderful fragrance.

He had already checked it carefully; the pill itself was fine, and Lu Qingsong hadn't tampered with it.

He picked up the pill and popped it directly into his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, transforming into a scalding torrent that rushed into every part of the body.

Fang Xuan groaned, his skin instantly turning an unnatural red, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

At the same time, an indescribable heat rose from his dantian and quickly spread throughout his body.

My heart was beating faster involuntarily, and my blood seemed to be flowing faster.

Of course, Xiao Xuan also raised her head with great enthusiasm, her face flushed.

He closed his eyes and silently circulated the "Mysterious Primordial Chaos Chapter" mental technique, guiding the powerful medicinal energy within his body to circulate in an orderly manner, while trying to calm the restless desire.

As the technique was activated, the intense heat was gradually suppressed and integrated into one's own spiritual power, giving the spiritual power an extra touch of masculine and fiery characteristics.

After an unknown amount of time, the medicine was basically absorbed.

Fang Xuan opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.

The redness on his skin had faded, and he could clearly feel the changes within himself.

His physical strength was stronger, his spiritual power was more condensed and intense, and his soul seemed to be clearer.

Regarding the effects of those so-called side effects...

He looked down.

Um.....

Although Xiao Xuan is no longer as "excited", her presence seems more...energetic than ever before.

It seems that the side effects are real and the effects are significant.

.......

He got out of the bathtub, dried himself off, and changed into the clean clothes his senior sister had prepared for him.

After getting dressed, he pushed open the door and went out.

The sun was shining brightly in the courtyard, and a gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo grove.

Ning Qian was facing away from him, in front of a bamboo pole in the corner of the yard, with her sleeves rolled up, carefully drying the clothes he had just changed out of.

She moved gently, shaking out the clothes, smoothing them out, and then hanging them on the bamboo pole.

"Senior Sister," Fang Xuan said softly.

Ning Qian stopped hanging the clothes and turned around.

Seeing that he had finished washing up and was standing there looking refreshed, a hint of tenderness flashed in his cool eyes.

"Has the medicinal power been refined?" she asked.

"Hmm, almost done." Fang Xuan walked over and naturally took the coat that wasn't finished hanging from her hand, helping her hang it up as well. "Thank you, Senior Sister."

Ning Qian simply nodded and continued what she was doing: "Come with me to town this afternoon."

"Hmm... okay."

"We still need to replenish a lot of supplies. Winter is coming, and spirit rice will be hard to buy, so we need to store it in advance. We also have less tea, and we're almost out of salt."

Fang Xuan listened quietly from the side; he enjoyed listening to his senior sister chat about these everyday matters.

My senior sister likes it too...