15: True Essence Pill! Fifth Level of Spiritual Sea!

"Young lady, there's really no need!"

Seeing Chen Yi take a step back, Cui Lan felt very hurt.

Chen Yi continued, "Treating the sick and saving people is a physician's duty, and I'm also here in Lin Family Village to deal with the Monkey Demon for a reward. Treating your illness can be considered an extra service. You don't need to take it to heart, young lady."

Cui Lan listened to Chen Yi say a lot.

She only understood one thing.

Young lady, no appointment!

She sighed, "That's right, I am just a country girl, while Young Hero is a high and mighty Disciple of the Yuhua Sect. How could he fancy me?"

Chen Yi opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

But after thinking about it, he said, "Mm, it's good that you know."

Cui Lan: .........

So heartless!

She sighed, bowed, and turned to leave.

And Chen Yi, looking at her departing back, also sighed softly.

The girl is good, diligent and kind.

It's a pity she's not on the same path as him. If he acts a bit heartless, perhaps he can cut off her thoughts, which would be good for both of them.

"Ding! Rejected Young Lady Cui Lan's offer to give herself to you, causing the young lady to be disheartened. Host, you are truly too heartless! Rewarding Host with one bottle of true essence pill!"

"Note: true essence pill can be used to aid cultivation and enhance true essence."

Chen Yi's eyes flashed, a little eager to try it out.

Then the Village Chief came up and said, "Thank you, Young Hero."

"No need, I said treating the sick and saving people is a physician's duty."

"I'm not talking about that. Young Hero's conversation with Cui Lan just now, I heard it all. Cui Lan is young and may not see the Young Hero's deep meaning, but how could this old man not see it? Young Hero deliberately acted heartless, but in reality, it was for Cui Lan's own good, not wanting her to ruin her life because of Young Hero."

The Village Chief sighed.

"Young Hero's intentions are truly profound. Seemingly heartless, yet truly affectionate."

Chen Yi: "Mm, as long as you understand."

Then he asked, "You should tell me about the Monkey Demon first."

That was the purpose of his trip.

"Alright."

The Village Chief nodded slightly, then recounted the story of the Monkey Demon.

The Monkey Demon incident in Lin Family Village happened ten days ago.

Ten days ago, a white-haired Monkey Demon appeared in the mountains next to Lin Family Village, claiming the mountain as its territory and demanding that Lin Family Village offer grain to it every day. Furthermore, without its permission, no one was allowed to enter the mountains to chop wood or gather herbs, or they would be killed without mercy!

Most of the villagers in Lin Family Village relied on the mountains for their livelihood.

Not allowing them to enter the mountains was no different from cutting off their means of survival.

So the Village Chief raised funds and issued a mission to the Yuhua Sect.

Hoping that the Yuhua Sect could send someone to eradicate the Monkey Demon.

Chen Yi listened to the whole story and nodded slightly.

"Mm, I understand. I'll rest for half a day, then go into the mountains this afternoon to find that Monkey Demon," Chen Yi said with a slight nod.

"Thank you, Young Hero."

The Village Chief said happily.

He tidied up a room for Chen Yi and let him rest.

The room was not big, a bit cramped.

But in this village, Chen Yi didn't have too many demands.

Having a bed to lie on was enough.

After the Village Chief left, Chen Yi instructed him not to disturb him for now. He took out a true essence pill, ate it, and began to cultivate.

The true essence pill entered his abdomen, transforming into streams of warm current.

He circulated the Nine Yang Divine Skill, rapidly refining it.

Boom!

A rumbling sound came from inside his body.

As if breaking through some barrier!

His true essence surged violently, gathering within his Dantian, as if forming a vast ocean, emitting waves of tsunami-like sounds!

This is the Spirit Sea Realm!

After breaking through to the Spirit Sea Realm, Chen Yi's cultivation did not stop increasing.

On the contrary, the speed became faster and faster.

The Golden Core inside his body was further refined!

Above the first layer of Spirit Sea, another layer of Spirit Sea formed!

In just half a day.

He rapidly rose from Spirit Sea first layer to Spirit Sea fifth layer! Five layers of Spirit Sea in his Dantian, spiritual power surging within them, emitting an incomparably vast Qi!

"Tsk, this increase in speed is like riding a rocket."

Chen Yi clicked his tongue in wonder.

He also knew that this was due to the Golden Core he had eaten before.

However, even with the Golden Core as an aid, it would take ordinary people ten or eight years to refine it, and without talent, it would be impossible.

This also indirectly showed how high Chen Yi's Pure Yang Body talent was.

He had cultivated almost enough.

Chen Yi went out, and a waft of food aroma assailed his nostrils.

In the kitchen, the Village Chief and Cui Lan were killing a chicken for soup, cooking rice, and stir-frying dishes, preparing to entertain Chen Yi. Upon seeing Chen Yi, Cui Lan gracefully bowed.

As if the rejection earlier had never happened.

Chen Yi originally wanted to go up and help.

But seeing Cui Lan there, he decided not to bother her.

He turned and went out, saying, "Village Chief, I'll go for a walk first."

"Alright."

The Village Chief responded.

And looking at his departing back, a hint of sadness appeared in Cui Lan's eyes.

The Village Chief beside her sighed, "Cui Lan, you and Young Hero Chen are destined to be people from two different worlds. Don't think too much about it."

Cui Lan nodded slightly, "I understand. Actually, when I heard Young Hero Chen say I wasn't worthy of him just now, even though I knew it was the truth, I still felt a little sad. But then I thought about it carefully, a Young Hero with a physician's benevolence, how could he be such a heartless person? He said that on purpose for my own good."

"Alas, it's good that you understand."

"Don't worry, Grandpa, I won't think too much about it."

Cui Lan continued to work.

Seeing this, the Village Chief understood that a young girl's feelings could not be easily let go. He could only hope that time would dilute everything.

And Chen Yi went out for a stroll.

The villagers he met along the way were very enthusiastic, even overly enthusiastic.

When he returned, he had an extra basket of eggs and flatbreads in his hand.

The Village Chief was surprised to see this, opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but still didn't. However, Chen Yi understood, handed the basket of items to the Village Chief, and said, "Village Chief, please return these things to the villagers on my behalf."

"Young Hero, this..."

"I know that because of the Monkey Demon, everyone is having a hard time. These things must be what the villagers painstakingly saved, perhaps even the last bit of food in their homes. Giving these to me is to hope that I can do my best to eradicate the Monkey Demon, right?"

Chen Yi knew the villagers' thoughts.

This was similar to a patient undergoing surgery, and the family giving a red packet to the attending doctor, seeking peace of mind.

They believed that if the doctor accepted the red packet, he would be even more dedicated.

The villagers couldn't offer more.

They could only give him the food they had at home.

"Don't worry, Village Chief, whether I accept these things or not, I will do my best to eradicate the Monkey Demon," Chen Yi said.

Then he sat at the dining table, looking at the chicken and pork in front of him, "This meal as a reward, and the mission's payment, are enough for me."

"Yes, Young Hero."

The Village Chief nodded.

He admired Chen Yi even more.

At the dinner table, Cui Lan looked at Chen Yi nervously and asked, "Young Hero, how is it? Is the food to your taste?"

"Mm, it's alright," Chen Yi nodded slightly.

Of course, the Village Chief and Cui Lan's cooking skills were not as good as his.

But it was still quite good, home-cooked food, and he didn't have too high demands.

Cui Lan smiled.

She picked up a piece of food for him with her chopsticks, "Young Hero, eat more, so you'll have the strength to deal with that Monkey Demon. Oh, and there's chicken soup, I'll go get it for you."

Chen Yi said indifferently, "No need, chicken soup is too oily, I'm not used to it. You keep it and drink it yourself."

After finishing one bowl of rice, Chen Yi went to the kitchen to get a second bowl himself.

The Village Chief looked at Cui Lan, worried that she would be sad.

But he saw her sighing, "Young Hero Chen is so thoughtful. He knows I've just recovered, so he's not drinking the chicken soup, planning to leave it for me to nourish my body."

Village Chief: "........."