507: Chapter 507 Wen Ling'er

The woman's appearance was good; while not top-tier, she could certainly be called a beauty.

She wore a light green long dress, but what made her stand out even more than her looks was the aura she carried.

The woman had her hair in a bun, her eyebrows were curved, and her eyes seemed to hold water. Her figure was graceful, her chest curvaceous, and her full red lips were slightly parted. Every frown, smile, and movement carried a mature charm.

That gentle and mature temperament would seem fake or deliberate, appearing very pretentious, if it hadn't been polished by time.

But there she stood, slim and graceful.

With just that one question and nothing else, she gave the faint impression of the newly-wed sister-in-law next door from one's memories.

Even though Jiang Ning had seen countless types of women in this Cultivation World, none of them had a mature temperament that could compare to the one before him.

Seeing Jiang Ning staring blankly, Shen Jinhuan felt annoyed.

Darn Revered Master, he really does like the mature type!

Jiang Ning swept the distracting thoughts from his mind and said with a smile, "I wonder what kind of Medicinal Pill Fellow Daoist would like to refine?"

Jiang Ning originally wanted to call her "Madam," but since he didn't know her background, he feared being rude and offending her, so he changed his address on the spot.

"The Soul-Clearing Spirit-Nourishing Pill." The mature woman had a faint smile on her face. "Young Master Jiang, there's no need for doubt. I will provide the Pill Formula. I searched far and wide for it. Years ago, when I went out for tempering, I injured my Divine Soul in a ruin."

"Currently, I am at the Nascent Soul Perfection Realm. It's because of the deficiency in my Divine Soul that I've been unable to Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Realm for a long time."

"Once I had the Pill Formula, I searched everywhere again and finally gathered a set of medicinal ingredients. That's why I've been looking for an Alchemist to refine the pill."

Jiang Ning was puzzled. "There are many Alchemists in the Great Qian Imperial City. Why did Fellow Daoist come to me?"

"It's truly because this humble one has little capability." A look of sorrow appeared on the woman's face. "I once sought out a deacon of the Spirit Pill Hall, and he agreed to refine it for me. However, when he heard that I had only prepared one set of ingredients, he became somewhat hesitant."

"That's normal," Jiang Ning said. "When encountering a new Pill Formula, no one can guarantee success on the first try. The deacon's hesitation was because he didn't want to fail you."

"This humble one knows, so I don't blame the deacon. However, while the Elders of the Spirit Pill Hall are certain of succeeding in one go, they hold high positions and great power. I don't know them, and they wouldn't delay their official business for my sake."

The woman continued, "That deacon recommended you to me, Young Master. He said your Alchemy Technique is likely not inferior to an Elder's, and that I might find a glimmer of Opportunity with you."

Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow. "Which deacon?"

"Deacon Song Jingfeng."

Hearing the woman's words, Jiang Ning understood.

This was a deacon of the Song family; he had met him once before.

Seeing Jiang Ning's expression soften, the woman struck while the iron was hot. "If you are willing, Young Master, I am happy to give you the Pill Formula as payment. Furthermore, if you have any other needs, this humble one will do her best to fulfill them."

Jiang Ning thought for a moment and nodded. "This Pill Formula is a relatively high-grade one among Tier 4 pills, right?"

"It's a mid-grade Tier 4 pill. It's just that soul-nurturing pills are quite rare and difficult to find."

"I can do it."

Jiang Ning agreed.

A mid-grade Tier 4 pill wasn't as difficult as a nascent soul breaking pill; he could give it a try.

The most important thing was this soul-nurturing Pill Formula.

The woman was right; soul-nurturing Pill Formulas were extremely precious. Since he had the chance and was confident, he didn't want to miss out.

Jiang Ning said, "However, I cannot guarantee success on the first try either. I can only say I will do my absolute best. If the refinement fails, I am willing to compensate you with the equivalent value of the Pill Formula in Spirit Stones or other Heaven And Earth Treasures."

"I shall follow your lead, Young Master Jiang."

The woman curtsied.

This could be considered a completed deal.

After some further brief conversation, Jiang Ning learned that the woman's name was Wen Linger.

Jiang Ning and Wen Linger signed a contract on the spot.

Wen Linger took a Jade Slip out of her Storage Ring and handed it to Jiang Ning. "Young Master Jiang, this is the Pill Formula for the Soul-Clearing Spirit-Nourishing Pill. You can study it."

"When you are ready to perform Alchemy, give me a call, and I will present the ingredients."

"Please don't take offense, Young Master. This set of ingredients was not easy to come by, and I don't want any losses."

Jiang Ning took the Pill Formula.

"Since Miss Wen trusts me, I will certainly give it my all."

With the matter settled, Jiang Ning invited Wen Linger to eat for a while. Wen Linger declined and left, leaving only a sound transmission jade talisman.

Of course, Jiang Ning was just being polite.

On the way back to the courtyard.

Shen Jinhuan held Xiao Bai in her arms. She tilted her head and asked Jiang Ning, "Revered Master, do you just like the type like Wen Linger?"

Jiang Ning, who was pondering the Pill Formula in his mind, stumbled.

His face turned red, and he tapped Shen Jinhuan's head.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I'm not talking nonsense," Shen Jinhuan said in a serious tone. "I've noticed that Revered Master always takes a few extra looks at mature female cultivators, but doesn't pay much attention to those who look very young."

"Last time Xiao Bai transformed in the courtyard, although Xiao Bai's human form was very beautiful, Revered Master only looked a couple of times. It was more like the relief of seeing a daughter you raised grow up."

Hearing this, Xiao Bai, who was in her arms, protested, "What's this, what's this? Don't talk about me, okay? Besides, isn't my human form pretty? Darn Revered Master actually looked at Wen Linger more than he looked at me?"

"Revered Master, your taste is really terrible!"

"Exactly!"

Shen Jinhuan stroked Xiao Bai's fluffy head, thinking the little fox was really well-spoken today.

Xiao Bai added, "Besides, Huanhuan is also very beautiful. She can be both youthful and seductive. With Huanhuan and me around, Revered Master actually still has feelings for Wen Linger. Heh, Revered Master, there's really something wrong with your taste!"

Shen Jinhuan nodded again.

"Xiao Bai, if you're going to talk like that, say more."

Jiang Ning said helplessly, "Stop it, you two. Revered Master is also a man, and looking a few extra times doesn't mean I like her. Everyone has a heart for beauty; there's nothing wrong with appreciating it."

"If you said I was motivated by lust, that would be one thing, but I have no such intention at all. Besides, I'm still on guard against Wen Linger."

"In a little while, I'll find Yun Qingqing and have her ask Deacon Song about her."

"I haven't lacked any of the caution I should have."

"That's not it at all..."

"Hmm?"

Shen Jinhuan's voice wasn't loud, so Jiang Ning didn't hear clearly and asked again.

Shen Jinhuan grumbled, "It's nothing."

Was she not beautiful? Looking at the entire Cultivation World, ever since she started traveling with Revered Master, she hadn't seen a female cultivator more beautiful than herself. Why couldn't Revered Master have feelings for her?

If Revered Master wanted to engage in Dual Cultivation with her, she would agree in a heartbeat!

Why would he need to look at those flashy hussies outside?

Thinking about this, Shen Jinhuan felt aggrieved, her heart filled with jealousy.

As they walked along the road, she didn't even want to talk to Jiang Ning anymore.