71: Searching for medicine

President Frank's astonishing quip about "the blessing of having two wives" was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, the ripples it created lingering long in Lin Fei and Xue Mei's hearts.

From that day on, Xue Mei Senior Apprentice seemed like a startled bird, her already aloof figure becoming even harder to pin down.

When Mo Yuhan went to the Guild's Library Pavilion to look up pill formulas, if she was also there, she would definitely sit far away in the corner, her silver hair falling down, almost completely obscuring her ice-sculpted profile, leaving only a cold, unapproachable outline.

Occasionally, when they brushed past each other in the corridor, just as Mo Yuhan was about to greet her, Xue Mei's eyes, clear as an ice lake, would quickly drop, her long silver eyelashes trembling like startled butterfly wings.

Her footsteps would instantly quicken, disappearing around the corner as if fleeing a plague, leaving behind only a faint, clear fragrance like melting ice and snow, and Mo Yuhan's hand, half-extended and slightly awkward.

Lin Fei, on the other hand, seemed to have her fighting spirit completely ignited by Frank's words, or perhaps she just gave up and openly declared her intentions.

The pampered young lady transformed into the most diligent suitor.

"Little Han Han, look what I brought you!"

In the early morning, Lin Fei's voice, as clear as a lark, rang out punctually at the entrance of Mo Yuhan's small courtyard.

Today, she wore a ruqun in goose-yellow paired with willow-green, the bright and lively colors making her skin appear even more delicate.

As her skirt fluttered, her slender waist and full, perky hips swayed gracefully.

She carried a more exquisite food box than usual, skipping in like a cheerful fawn.

When the food box was opened, it was no longer just simple pastries, but several exquisite small dishes, vibrant in color, aroma, and taste, even emitting a faint spiritual glow, accompanied by a bowl of richly fragrant Qi Condensing Porridge.

"This is a 'Spirit-Infusing Meal' that I specially woke up early to learn from our family's head chef! It uses freshly picked 'Morning Dew Grass' and 'Purple Vein Mushrooms' from the Guild's herb garden, perfect for nourishing meridians and boosting Dou Qi!"

Lin Fei presented the bowls and chopsticks as if offering a treasure, then naturally sat down next to Mo Yuhan at the small stone table.

Her body was very close, her soft, youthful, elastic arm occasionally and 'accidentally' brushing against Mo Yuhan's arm, a faint body fragrance mixed with the aroma of food lingering in his nostrils.

Mo Yuhan sighed helplessly, "Senior Sister Lin Fei, you don't need to go to so much trouble..."

"No trouble at all, no trouble!"

Lin Fei immediately interrupted, her apricot eyes curving into crescent moons, "Little Han Han, you're our Guild's treasure now, and my Junior Brother! Taking care of you is only right, isn't it? Quick, try this 'Steamed Snow Jade Fish,' the fish is so tender!"

As she spoke, she directly picked up a piece of snow-white, delicate, still-steaming fish meat and, without a word, brought it to Mo Yuhan's mouth.

Her full red lips were slightly pouted, her eyes sparkling, filled with an undeniable expectation.

Mo Yuhan looked at the chopsticks so close to him and Lin Fei's pretty face, which was practically screaming "Praise me!", and could only open his mouth to accept.

The fish melted in his mouth, exceptionally delicious, and indeed contained a gentle spiritual energy.

However, this feeding gesture was simply too intimate. He could clearly see the undisguised joy and a hint of triumphant smugness in Lin Fei's eyes.

"Is it good?"

Lin Fei smiled, her eyes curving, and picked up another chopstick full of verdant spiritual vegetables, "Try this 'Jade Orchid Slices' too! It's refreshing and cuts through the richness!"

Mo Yuhan felt like he was sitting on pins and needles throughout the breakfast, Lin Fei's enthusiasm like a tangible flame, making his face flush.

He could only bury his head and eat, trying hard to ignore the soft touch and burning gaze beside him.

Lin Fei, however, seemed very satisfied with his "obedience," diligently serving him dishes while chattering about interesting things in the Guild.

Occasionally, she would "casually" brush back a stray strand of hair, revealing her fair neck, or lean forward, allowing the enticing curve of her neckline to subtly appear.

She seemed to be using every trick in the book to imprint her most beautiful, gentle, and alluring side onto the heart of this nine-year-old Junior Brother.

Finally enduring this "sweet" breakfast, Mo Yuhan found an excuse and hurried to President Frank's alchemy room.

He needed peace and quiet, and more importantly, he needed an answer regarding his aunt's injury.

The alchemy room was filled with a rich medicinal aroma, and Frank was currently deep in thought, frowning at a complex pill formula.

Seeing Mo Yuhan enter, a benevolent smile appeared on his face: "Xiao Han, you're here? Perfect, take a look at the ideas for improving this 'Dragon Power Pill'..."

"Teacher." Mo Yuhan interrupted him, bowing respectfully with a serious expression, "This disciple has something to ask."

Seeing his solemn expression, Frank also put away his smile and gestured for him to sit down: "Oh? What is so serious?"

Mo Yuhan took a deep breath and laid out his biggest concern: "Teacher, do you know of a fifth-grade pill called the Revival Purple Pill? Or... other pills that can repair damaged meridians throughout the body and help those whose cultivation has fallen to recover?"

"Revival Purple Pill?"

President Frank furrowed his brows slightly, stroking his white beard, and pondered for a moment, "This pill... I have indeed heard of it. Its medicinal effect is special, specifically for repairing qi vortex damage, meridian blockages, and cultivation drops caused by external forces or backlash. The refining difficulty is also considered top-tier among fifth-grade pills."

He looked at Mo Yuhan, his eyes inquiring: "Xiao Han, who are you inquiring about this pill for? Is it the... Bibi Dong girl you mentioned in your letter?"

Frank was one of the few who knew some of Mo Yuhan's secrets, so Bibi Dong's injuries naturally weren't kept from him.

Mo Yuhan nodded heavily: "Precisely. Auntie was severely injured by a backlash, her cultivation fell, and her meridians are severely blocked. This disciple has searched for methods, and among the lowest-grade pills, only this Revival Purple Pill seems to be the most suitable."

Frank sighed, slowly shaking his head, his tone filled with regret: "It's difficult, Xiao Han. The Revival Purple Pill's formula is extremely rare. As far as I know, within the Gama Empire, perhaps only someone of Pill King Gu He's level would have a chance to access it."

"Moreover, even with the pill formula, its main ingredients and auxiliary medicines are all rare treasures, each worth a fortune, and are truly hard to come by."

He watched the hope in Mo Yuhan's eyes dim little by little, feeling a pang of sympathy, and consoled him: "As for other pills that can restore cultivation... among fifth-grade pills, the Revival Purple Pill is the most suitable, and its effects are also the most gentle and stable."

"Sixth-grade and above pills might have more powerful ones, such as the legendary 'Bone-Generating Blood-Melting Pill,' but not only is its formula even more elusive, its refining difficulty is like ascending to the heavens, and the required materials are unheard of. At your current level... alas."

Frank's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Mo Yuhan's heart.

Mo Yuhan actually knew of an even better pill, the seventh-grade Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill.

But that was created by Yao Lao, and a seventh-grade pill was too far for him.

As for Gu He... he naturally knew of Gu He's relationship with Yun Yun.

Yun Yun had promised to help keep an eye out, but months had passed with no news, indicating the immense difficulty.

"This disciple understands. Thank you, Teacher, for clarifying."

Mo Yuhan suppressed the disappointment in his heart, his voice low but firm, "This disciple intends to diligently study alchemy here with Teacher, and at the same time... prepare to go to Canaan Academy."

"I've heard that Canaan Academy has profound foundations, and its Library Pavilion is all-encompassing. Perhaps there, I can find clues about the Revival Purple Pill, or gather information about the required medicinal ingredients."

This was a plan he had carefully considered and formulated long ago.

Canaan Academy was the top academy in the Dou Qi Continent, and it was currently the most likely place he could access to find clues about the Revival Purple Pill.

If even Canaan Academy didn't have it... then he would have to go to the Black-Corner Region to find the only remaining Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill.

After all, the Revival Purple Pill was also only with Yao Lao.

And getting information about Yao Lao from Xiao Yan was almost impossible.