A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Xiao Huohuo: Uh, long time no see, Mr. Si. (scratching his head)

KP: Looking at Xiao Huohuo's sudden visit, Sneib's face immediately revealed an undisguised look of disgust. It was obvious that he still remembered the experience of your "explosion" last time.

Xiao Huohuo: Before Sineb gets mad, I quickly take out the Resurrection Grass and explain my purpose.

KP: So, just as Xiao Huohuo was about to take out the Resurrection Grass and explain his purpose, you suddenly noticed a familiar figure in Daoist clothing within Sneib's cave. Seeing you, that person was slightly startled, and a look of surprise crossed their faces.

Xiao Huohuo: Huh? Who is it?

KP: Han Ning'er.

Chapter 139: Everything is said without words (Day 46)

KP: As mentioned last time, after Xiao Huohuo returned from the secret realm, he came to Sineb's cave to submit the task, but unexpectedly found Han Ning'er there. Both sides were a little surprised for a moment.

Xiao Huohuo: Wait, who is Han Ning'er?

KP:?

Jeanne: You're a bit of a jerk, you little brother. (Pinching nose)

Xiao Huohuo: Just kidding. Mainly because I really didn't expect Miss Han to be here. Just now KP said there was someone here, and I thought it was Senior Brother Fang Yuan.

Han Buli: Indeed, so why is Han Ning'er here?

Romeo: Quack! Of course it's Niu...

Xiao Huohuo: (knocks him away with a punch) You yellow waste should get some sleep first.

Romeo: Hum, hum ahh ...

Joan of Arc: Byd Lao Luo, can you please think straight! The information revealed here clearly shows that Han Ning'er is actually Sneib's illegitimate daughter!

Xiao Huohuo:? You little sister, your mind isn't that normal either. (Half annoyed)

Han Buli: (Thoughtfully) Don't say that, you really shouldn't. If we follow the original novel's setting for Snape, he's likely a wicked cultivator who falls in love with a decent person, and is transformed by love. And this decent person is most likely the daughter of the Han family. They eloped for love and gave birth to Han Ning'er, but ultimately, their family disapproved of their relationship. During a fight while fleeing, the daughter of the Han family perished, and Han Ning'er was taken back by the Han family. Snape, trapped by love, turned his attention to researching a resurrection elixir, attempting to—revive! My love!

Joan of Arc: Yes, yes, that's exactly what I feel! And the person who killed Miss Han was probably Han Xuzi. Han Ning'er's performance in the previous outer sect competition was already a proof of this!

Xiao Huohuo: Ah, this...

Romeo: According to this analysis, shouldn’t the eldest daughter of the Han family be called Han Li?

Han Buli:?

KP: Byd's imagination is quite vivid. I almost believed their stories. (Pinching nose)

Joan of Arc:Ah? Isn't it?

KP: No, Hanninger and Sneib are not related.

Romeo: Quack! I knew it, it must be Niu...

Xiao Huohuo: (Another punch) You bastard KP, you're not going to tell me that Han Ning'er also came to Snebu to learn how to make medicine?

Han Buli: Now I understand - the one who confesses first is the loser in alchemy! Miss Ning'er wants me to confess ~ A battle of alchemy geniuses' brains ~!

Joan of Arc: Music.

Xiao Huohuo: Tsk, you can't beat me in battle, so you're thinking of using alchemy to overtake me? Hakkinen, you...!

Han Buli: It’s not impossible to defeat it.

Jeanne: Anyway, I'll put a Hakigo here first.

KP: Emmm, although I don’t want to disturb your YY time, Han Ning’er is not here to learn alchemy.

Han Buli:Ah?

Xiao Huohuo:? Neither this nor that. Then what is Han Ning'er doing here? Is she just here to act as a background figure?

KP: (annoyed) You're asking me? Are you the PL or am I the PL? If you have any questions, go investigate them yourself, Kora!

Xiao Huohuo: ...

KP: Okay, the scene goes back to Baicao Valley. Looking at Xiao Huohuo who was lowering his head and looking docile in front of him, Sineb frowned, and his disgusted look was as if he had swallowed a pound of feces raw.

Snebu:...Why are you here again? It seems I was too kind to you last time. Today I must make you stay in the alchemy furnace for two hours!

Joan of Arc: Refining the Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils said yes.

Xiao Huohuo: (pulling out the Resurrection Grass) Elder Si, don't rush to open the furnace! I've brought gifts today, full of sincerity!

KP: So, when he saw the dried resurrection grass in your hand, Snape's pupils shrank slightly and he showed a look of surprise.

Snab: Hmm? It's the Resurrection Herb? It looks quite old. Where did you get it?

Xiao Huohuo: I briefly explained my trip to the secret realm to Sinebu, saying that I had damaged Elder Si's potion last time and felt very upset and guilty. So after hearing that Elder Si needed the Resurrection Grass, I went to the secret realm to find one and brought it back. I also asked Elder Si to give me another chance, accept me as your disciple, and teach me the art of alchemy.

KP: After listening to Xiao Huohuo's story, Sneib's eyes flickered slightly. It was obvious that the resurrection grass offered by Xiao Huohuo had touched his sore spot.

Sinebu: It turns out to be the secret realm of Qi Refining. You just entered the inner gate, but you are quite brave... Humph, come in and tell me.

KP: After saying that, Snebu waved his black sleeves and turned back to the cave.

Xiao Huohuo: Great!

KP: Following Sineb into the cave, Xiao Huohuo also met Han Ning'er. The latter still had a cold look in white clothes as white as snow, but when she looked at Xiao Huohuo, a trace of uneasiness flashed across her cold face.

Han Ning'er: Xiao Huohuo...long time no see.

Xiao Huohuo: Oh, long time no see. Are you here to learn alchemy as well?

Han Ning'er: No, I just came to ask Elder Si for help with something.

Sneib:?

KP: As if he had not expected Han Ning'er to take the initiative to greet Xiao Huohuo, Sneib frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Joan of Arc: Snabe: I'm awesome, there's something!

Sneib: Do you know each other?

Xiao Huohuo: Ah, we have fought each other before in the outer sect competition, but unfortunately I am not as skilled as him and was a little inferior to him.

Han Ning'er: ...

KP: When she heard you add the extra emphasis on the words "not as skilled as others", Han Ning'er frowned slightly, as if she wanted to refute out loud, but in the end she pursed her lips and said nothing.

Joan of Arc: You little bastard, you are also in the yin and yang world. It was pure bad luck when you fought Han Ning'er.

Xiao Huohuo: Bullshit! We are born warriors, relying on sweat and hard work!

Han Buli: Effort (referring to one's own great success) and sweat (referring to the other party's great failure)

Romeo: Effort (referring to selling his ass and being severely fucked by the dice girl) sweat (sweating caused by strenuous exercise)

Xiao Huohuo:???

KP: His eyes swept back and forth between you and Han Ning'er's faces, and Snape frowned slightly. For some reason, there seemed to be a hint of complexity in those deep and cold eyes.

Joan of Arc: There is a story.

Sneib: Humph... Xiao Huohuo, you wait here. I will tell you about your matter after I finish refining the medicine.

Xiao Huohuo: Okay. (Be good)

KP: After saying that, Sineb pushed open the stone door inside the cave and entered a deeper side room, leaving only Xiao Huohuo and Han Ning'er in the cave. The atmosphere became a little silent for a while.

Han Buli: Lao Xiao, say something.

Xiao Huohuo: (pinches nose) What did you say?

Romeo: You can ask Sister Ning'er how much dowry she wants, and then we can all contribute to it for you.

Xiao Huohuo:?

Han Buli: Indeed, fathers can still afford this amount of money.

Joan of Arc: My sister can afford it too!

Xiao Huohuo: Bull Demon!

KP: So Xiao Huohuo, do you want to talk to Han Ning'er about something?

Xiao Huohuo: (pinching nose) I have nothing much to talk about with the Iceberg Girl, but if she wants to fight I'm happy to join her.

KP: So, they didn't find a suitable topic to chat about, or maybe they were just too lazy to find one. Xiao Huohuo and Han Ning'er remained silent in tacit understanding, as if everything was said without words.

Joan of Arc: Alas, straight man.

Romeo: Alas, no.

Han Buli: Alas, Nantong.

Xiao Huohuo: Byd's rumors are getting more and more outrageous, right? (annoyed)

KP: About an incense stick of time later, Snebu walked out of the side room with a small black jade bottle in his hand, and then handed it to Han Ning'er.

Sneib: Use it the same way as before. Come back to me when you're done.

Han Ning'er:...Well, thank you.

KP: Raising her hand to take the medicine bottle, Han Ning'er quickly put it into the Qiankun bag. After glancing at Xiao Huohuo with some guilt, she quickly left the cave.

Xiao Huohuo: (pinches nose) Why do you feel guilty about buying medicine?

Romeo: This means the medicine is not legitimate. (Convinced)

Joan of Arc: The usage is the same as before, which means that this is not the first time Han Ning'er has come to Sneib's place, right?

Han Buli: It feels like there is some hidden illness?

Joan of Arc: It’s hard to say, there is still too little information at the moment.

KP: So, after watching Han Ning'er leave, Sneib's gaze turned to Xiao Huohuo.

Sneib: Okay, Xiao Huohuo, now we can talk about your business.

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There was a strong wind last night, and the pressure difference pushed open the window in the corridor. The cat at home fell out in the middle of the night, and when I found it in the morning, it was already cold.

The cat I had raised for several years passed away. I was so sad that I couldn't eat.

If you have cats in high-rise buildings, you must remember to close and lock the windows at all times, and install screens if possible. Don't be complacent just because nothing has happened, and then regret it when tragedy strikes.

Chapter 140: Thirty and Standing (Day 47)

KP: After Han Ning'er left, only Xiao Huohuo and Snebu were left in the cave. Facing Snebu's sinister, snake-like gaze, Xiao Huohuo couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling, and he even missed the "happy" time he had spent alone with Han Ning'er.

Xiao Huohuo: It’s not about missing someone.

Joan of Arc: Not really.

KP: Looking at the somewhat uneasy Xiao Huohuo, Snab continued to speak. His voice was barely above a whisper, but it allowed Xiao Huohuo to hear every word he said.

Sneib: Alchemy is a very delicate science that requires wisdom and character that ordinary people cannot achieve. I have seen countless people throw themselves into it for interests that do not belong to them, and the final result... Humph, let me not talk about it.

Joan of Arc: This is very Sneib.

Snab: As everyone knows, I have no interest in wasting time on teaching a poor horse, and unfortunately, Xiao Huohuo, you are a poor horse... However, for the sake of this resurrection grass, I decided to give you a chance, or rather, give you two choices.

Xiao Huohuo: (Clasping fists) Please give me your instructions, Elder Si!

KP: Snape snorted.

Sneib: The first option is that I will directly pay 3000 spirit stones to buy your Resurrection Grass, and you don’t have to think about refining the medicine.

Joan of Arc: Oh my god, 3000 Spirit Stones! How many Huang Jing Swords would I have to fight to earn that back?

Romeo: Sell it, I can sell it!

Xiao Huohuo: Humph, a bunch of short-sighted guys. It's just a mere 3000 spirit stones. Once I master alchemy, I can easily make a few high-level pills and earn it back. I'll just pass the first option. KP, you decide on the second one.

Snebu: The second option is, if you still insist on refining the potion, I'll give you a chance to test yourself. For the next few days, you'll have to come here every morning to test the potion. Of course, this time, the potion you'll be testing isn't the mild, semi-finished product you tried last time. This time, it will cause irreversible damage to your body (rely on Luck and Constitution. Two successes increase your HP/MP cap by 1d10, one failure reduces it by 1d10, two failures reduce it by 2d10, and a critical failure doubles the damage). If you can persevere for ten days, I'll make an exception and accept you as a registered disciple, teaching you the art of alchemy. Of course, if you give up, not only will you lose your health, but I won't return the Resurrection Herb either.

Xiao Huohuo: Wait, let me calculate. My Luck is 50 and my Constitution is 85. The probability of double success is 42%, the probability of one failure is 50%, and the probability of double failure is 7%. If we don't count major failures, after ten days, the expected HP/MP loss should be (2.1-2.5-0.7)*10=-11. Hiss, it hurts a bit.

Romeo: I understand. KP wants to nerf Burning Technique.

KP: (Pinching nose)

Han Buli: The most important thing is that this is just an expectation. Depending on your luck, Xiao, I'm afraid you'll be wiped out if you have two major failures.