52: Junior brother, I've prepared a surprise for you tonight, you have to come!

Eldest Senior Sister Ling Feiyan has always been strict; since I'm back at the Sect, I might as well pay a visit to Sixth Senior Sister Lin Xiaoyou first.

Both Sixth Senior Sister and Eldest Senior Sister have high attainments in Alchemy.

That shut-in Senior Sister, if nothing else, is an absolute expert at stabilizing the Foundation and eliminating hidden dangers, always keeping various strange but highly effective Medicinal Pills on hand.

Because she almost never leaves her home year-round—and leaving the Sect is even rarer—she doesn't even go out with her Paper Effigy Clones. One can see just how well that shut-in System suits her.

She is naturally a shut-in; it wasn't the System that forced her to be one.

It could be said that it's a perfect match of the two!

However, staying at home has significantly boosted her Cultivation speed. While Lin Xiaoyou herself Cultivates quickly, she also has great attainments in Alchemy and Formations.

Lin Xiaoyou's residence is in a secluded spot on the back of the mountain halfway up. Layers of Formations surround it, maximizing concealment and protection, perfectly illustrating the sentiment: 'Don't disturb my home life.'

Lu Yu arrived outside the Formation with practiced ease and sent in a Communication Talisman.

Before long, the Formation silently opened a path.

Stepping into the Immortal Cave, the interior was clean and tidy, but everything was arranged with extreme precision, almost to the point of OCD.

Lin Xiaoyou was still wearing her plain-colored long robe, standing quietly at the door of the Alchemy room. She nodded to him; this body was still a Paper Effigy.

"Junior Martial Brother, come in."

The Alchemy room was thick with the fragrance of herbs, yet everything was organized in an orderly fashion.

The heat in several Pill Furnaces was mild, clearly indicating that slow and steady work produces fine results.

"Sixth Senior Sister."

Lin Xiaoyou sized him up for a few moments. Her tone was calm, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, carrying a hint of joy.

"Sit. Give me your hand."

Lu Yu sat as told and extended his wrist.

Lin Xiaoyou placed two fingers on his pulse point, sending in a wisp of gentle and pure spiritual power to examine him carefully.

Her brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed after a moment.

"Your spiritual power is vigorous, far exceeding those of the same rank. Your Physical Body's Foundation... is even more outrageously powerful."

Lin Xiaoyou withdrew her hand, a trace of surprise flickering in her eyes.

"It seems you found no small Opportunities in the Canglan Region, but..."

She paused, walked over to a curio shelf on the side, took down a small green jade bottle, and returned to hand it to Lu Yu.

"Though your spiritual power is abundant, your masculine energy is too strong. There's still a slight restlessness in your surging blood and Qi, likely caused by rapid advancement and consumption in a short period. This bottle of 'jade soothing origin nurturing pills' was refined by me over forty-nine days using seventeen types of gentle Spirit Medicines, blended with morning dew, and simmered over a gentle fire."

"Take one pill daily with warm water. Taking it for seven consecutive days will moisten your Meridians, calm the restlessness of your blood and Qi, and stabilize your Nascent Soul. It's especially effective for neutralizing an Extreme Yang Physique like yours, making your Foundation even more solid."

Lu Yu took the jade bottle, uncorked it, and took a sniff. A crisp and gentle medicinal fragrance refreshed his mind; just smelling it made the surging spiritual power in his body feel a bit more peaceful.

Good stuff!

As expected of the Alchemy techniques she researched over so many years of staying at home.

"Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Lu Yu thanked her sincerely. The effects of the pills Lin Xiaoyou refined were definitely guaranteed, and the side effects were likely the lowest for their grade.

"No need."

Lin Xiaoyou shook her head, glanced at him again as if wanting to say something, but eventually whispered.

"Your body... is tainted with a bit of Extreme Yin Aura. Although it has been neutralized by your extreme Yang spiritual power, it is still an external source after all. While taking the pills, it is best to Cultivate in peace, digest this Extreme Yin Aura, and do not... consume yourself so intensely again."

She spoke tactfully, but Lu Yu understood her meaning. His face heated up; after all, she was the Senior Sister who had watched him grow up, making it a bit awkward.

"Yes, I understand."

Lu Yu quickly agreed.

"Mm."

Lin Xiaoyou nodded and said no more, turning back to tend to her Pill Furnace. It was a clear signal for him to leave, but to Lu Yu, it seemed like Sixth Senior Sister was a little bit jealous.

The System had previously explained that Sixth Senior Sister harbored secret feelings for him. Now that he was involved with other women, she was bound to feel a bit jealous.

Lu Yu tactfully took his leave.

Walking out of the range of Lin Xiaoyou's small courtyard, he weighed the green jade bottle in his hand, feeling much more at ease.

With this bottle of pills as a Foundation, along with comprehending the newly acquired Nascent Soul Stage Divine Abilities and tapping into the potential of the Nine Yang Haori Body, his strength would increase significantly once more.

Just as he returned to the vicinity of his residence, he heard a burst of silvery laughter and the somewhat helpless voice of his Little Apprentice.

"Oh, Niece Wanqiu, don't hide! Let your Fifth Martial Uncle have a good look at your little face. Tsk tsk, these features, this figure—you'll definitely grow up to be a heart-stealing little vixen!"

"Fifth Martial Uncle... please don't be like this..."

Lu Yu's eyelid twitched, and he walked over quickly.

Sure enough, at the entrance of the Immortal Cave, Fifth Senior Sister Li Miaoer was circling around Lin Wanqiu. Her pink skirt fluttered, her cat ears twitched, and her fluffy tail wagged happily. Her peach-blossom eyes were sparkling as she reached out with her 'evil claws,' trying to pinch Lin Wanqiu's cheeks.

Lin Wanqiu's face was flushed red as she dodged helplessly.

"Fifth Senior Sister."

Lu Yu spoke up.

Li Miaoer's movements paused. Seeing Lu Yu, she immediately abandoned Lin Wanqiu and pounced toward him like a colorful butterfly.

"Junior Martial Brother~~~ You're back! I've been waiting for you for ages!"

Lu Yu sighed and reached out his hands toward Li Miaoer. In mid-air, she instantly transformed into her original form—a cute, pinkish little kitten—and was steadily caught and held in Lu Yu's arms.

Lu Yu was already used to this. He hadn't known before why Fifth Senior Sister always liked to curl up in his arms, but after learning about his Luck AFK System, he understood the reason.

However, he could also tell that Fifth Senior Sister truly enjoyed sticking by his side, not just for the sake of AFK Cultivation. Perhaps over the years, she had simply grown accustomed to his embrace.

"Does Fifth Senior Sister have something to see me about?"

"Can't I come see you if there's nothing wrong?"

Li Miaoer pouted, then leaned closer. Her little cat nose twitched slightly, and her large pink vertical pupils took on an ambiguous look.

"Eh? The scent on you... has faded a bit more. It seems you've visited Little Six. Did she stuff you with some more stabilization pills? Tsk tsk, Junior Martial Brother, you're quite the precious darling now; everyone is concerned about you."

As she spoke, her gaze drifted toward the still-shaken Lin Wanqiu, and she licked her lips.

"This Little Apprentice is really not bad—plenty of Yang Qi, good skeletal structure, and she even carries the fresh aura of Nirvana rebirth. If only..."

"Fifth Senior Sister."

Lu Yu spoke with more emphasis, shielding Lin Wanqiu.

"Wanqiu is young and timid; she can't handle being frightened."

"I know, I know! So protective!"

Li Miaoer curled her lip, her eyes darting around before she smiled again. "Junior Martial Brother, since you're back this time, I've prepared a grand gift for you! I guarantee you'll like it. Come to my Miaoyin Pavilion tonight, and I'll show it to you slowly~~"

She blew him a kiss, and without waiting for Lu Yu's answer, she transformed back into human form and swayed her hips as she walked away, humming a tuneless little melody.

Lu Yu rubbed his temples, feeling mentally exhausted just after returning.

He turned to look at Lin Wanqiu. "Are you all right?"

Lin Wanqiu shook her head, still feeling a lingering fear. She could still feel the sensation of Li Miaoer's 'evil' little hands all over her.

"Fifth Martial Uncle... she's very enthusiastic."

"She's just like that; you'll get used to it. In the future, if she comes again and you don't want to see her, just hide in the Immortal Cave and activate the Restrictions."

Lu Yu instructed, "By the way, take this bottle of pills."

He took out two more bottles of pills suitable for consolidating the Foundation during the Foundation Establishment Stage from his Storage Pouch and handed them to Lin Wanqiu.

"Take them on time and Cultivate well. Don't wander around aimlessly, especially don't go alone to Fifth Martial Uncle's or... Fourth Martial Uncle's place."

He was afraid that if Lin Wanqiu went to Fourth Senior Sister's place, she would also be put through a grueling training session.

"This Disciple will remember."

Lin Wanqiu nodded obediently.

After sending off his Little Apprentice, Lu Yu returned to his small courtyard and activated the protective Restrictions.

He could finally have some peace and quiet for a while.

He sat cross-legged and poured out one of the jade soothing origin nurturing pills given by Lin Xiaoyou to take.

The pill melted the moment it entered his mouth, and a gentle, cool medicinal power spread out, slowly flowing into his limbs and bones like a sweet spring flowing over parched land. The slight restlessness in his body, caused by his rapid advancement and various ordeals, was indeed smoothed away bit by bit, and his Nascent Soul seemed to become more solid.

"Sixth Senior Sister's medicine is indeed reliable."

Lu Yu praised inwardly and began to circulate his Cultivation Technique to absorb the medicinal power.