Immortal Master, please have mercy!

However, one Low Grade condensing yuan pill is worth five Spirit Stones.

The cost of Materials for one furnace is only twelve Spirit Stones.

With this batch, he net a profit of three Spirit Stones and could also earn Sect contribution.

"With my current level as an Eighth-Grade Alchemist, refining a High Grade condensing yuan pill depends entirely on luck."

"If I could advance to Seventh-Grade, both the success rate and quality of the pills would greatly increase."

Lin Yuan calculated in his heart, put away the Pill Furnace and Medicinal Pill, and pushed open the door to walk out of the bedroom.

The scene in the courtyard made him slightly startled.

The originally somewhat messy small courtyard was now cleaned until spotless.

The bluestone slabs paved on the ground, even the dust in the crevices, had been cleaned away, and it had been rinsed with clean water, revealing a refreshing air.

Especially the Spiritual Plant field in the center of the courtyard that he had long abandoned; it had now been re-tilled, the soil loose, exuding the fresh scent of earth.

This Spiritual Plant field was something he had cleared long ago, originally intending to grow some Spiritual Plants himself, but unfortunately, he really had no talent in this area, and the Spiritual Plants he planted would always inexplicably wither and die.

"Immortal Master."

A crisp voice rang out.

Han Shuang walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of food, her eyebrows curved, and a hint of just-right ingratiating smile on her face.

"I saw some rice in the kitchen, so I took the liberty of making some dinner. Would you like to have some?"

Lin Yuan could no longer remember how long it had been since he last ate food.

He had long since reached Inedia, usually only using Inedia Pills to fill his stomach; one pill down, and he wouldn't feel hungry for ten days or half a month.

But at this moment, smelling the aroma of the food, a long-lost appetite unexpectedly arose in his stomach.

"Let me taste it."

Lin Yuan walked into the main room; on the dining table sat a bowl of crystal-clear Spiritual Rice, a bowl of clear porridge, and two small dishes of emerald green stir-fry.

"Immortal Master, I used your ingredients without permission..." Han Shuang stood to the side, speaking with some trepidation.

Lin Yuan waved his hand, signaling her not to mind.

Those things were just leftovers from a whim in his early years; the food he made himself was something even he found hard to swallow.

"Sit down and eat together."

"...Yes."

Han Shuang hesitated for a moment, but still sat down as instructed, only serving herself a small half-bowl of porridge.

Lin Yuan picked up his chopsticks, picked up a mouthful of the side dish, and put it into his mouth, his chewing motion pausing slightly.

He took another sip of porridge.

The warm and smooth texture slid down his throat, and a warm current slowly spread in his stomach.

In his cloudy old eyes, a flash of light that was hard to detect flickered.

This culinary skill is indeed not bad.

Seeing that he did not show displeasure, Han Shuang carefully picked up her chopsticks and began to eat as well.

But after eating just the first mouthful of Spiritual Rice, her whole body was like being struck by lightning, and she suddenly froze!

Her beautiful eyes instantly widened, and her face was full of unbelievable shock.

"What is it?" Lin Yuan asked indifferently, though his gaze was as sharp as a knife, as if it could pierce through her internal organs.

"Immortal Master!"

Han Shuang's voice was trembling violently.

"I... I ate this rice, and I felt a hot current explode in my limbs and bones! My... the Qi and blood in my body are surging wildly!"

She clenched her fists tightly, feeling the unprecedented, surging power within her body.

"I... I think I have touched... the threshold of the Innate realm!"

She was originally a Martial Artist of the Meridian Opening realm, still quite a distance from Acquired Perfection, let alone the Innate realm that only existed in legends!

But now, just one mouthful of Spiritual Rice had allowed her to complete a transformation that years of hard Cultivation could not achieve!

Lin Yuan's heart stirred slightly, but on the surface, he remained calm.

He also hadn't expected that the Spiritual Qi in this Spiritual Rice would have such an astonishing effect on a Mortal Martial Artist.

A thought clearly emerged in his mind.

This woman's martial Foundation seemed even better than he had anticipated.

If she could truly step into the threshold of entering the Dao through martial arts, and then perform Dual Cultivation... would the attribute points obtained at one time be more?

This unexpected joy caused a very faint ripple in Lin Yuan's mood.

But his face remained dead calm, he just nodded calmly: "Hmm, that is a good thing. It shows your Aptitude is passable. Settle down with peace of mind. In the future, I may be able to find a suitable Cultivation method for you to help you embark on the true path of Cultivation."

Boom!

These words, like a thunderbolt, exploded in Han Shuang's mind!

The surprise in her eyes instantly turned into fanaticism, which she could no longer suppress; she abruptly put down her bowl and chopsticks, left her seat, and knelt straight on the ground.

"Thank you, Immortal Master, for the grace of rebirth!"

Her forehead knocked heavily against the cold floor, making a dull sound.

"Han Shuang... is willing to be a beast of burden for the Immortal Master, to serve by your side for a lifetime!"

"Get up and eat."

Lin Yuan was secretly pleased; this was the effect he wanted, to make this Han Shuang follow him wholeheartedly.

However, he did not show any expression on his face, and his tone was flat, without any fluctuation.

After the meal.

Han Shuang ate the last grain of rice in the bowl, and a warmth surged through her whole body; she uncontrollably let out a small burp, her pretty face instantly turning red with embarrassment.

"It is getting late, go and rest."

After Lin Yuan finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards his bedroom.

Han Shuang watched his aged and aloof back, the blush on her pretty face burning even deeper.

She bit her lower lip tightly, her nails almost embedding into her palms, bringing a sharp stinging pain.

She knew the real test had arrived.

Not follow him, and just be an ordinary maid.

Or... completely surrender everything of herself, to exchange for this Immortal Master's mercy, and a path to the heavens?

The answer was self-evident.

She took a deep breath, as if using all her strength, and made a certain determination.

Step by step.

She followed behind Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan noticed the slight yet firm footsteps coming from behind, but did not turn back.

He knew.

The fish had taken the bait.

Han Shuang walked into the room, nervously clutching the corner of her clothes tightly, her body trembling slightly due to extreme fear and suppressed excitement.

Her breathing became cautious.

Lin Yuan turned around, his indifferent gaze falling upon her.

"If you are afraid, go back to your own room."

"I am not afraid!"

Han Shuang looked up abruptly; although there was mist swirling in her eye sockets, there was more of a determination that would burn everything.

"My life and future are all tied to the Immortal Master alone."

She slowly knelt down for the second time.

This time, her voice carried a trace of uncontrollable trembling, yet her words were extremely clear.

"Please, Immortal Master... show mercy."

Lin Yuan watched her quietly, watching her bowed posture, watching her trembling shoulders.

After a long while, he slowly spoke, his voice devoid of any emotion.

"Relax, and leave the rest... to me."

...

A moment later.

Lin Yuan's tiger-like body trembled!

Deep in his eyes, the small golden characters that only he could see suddenly refreshed!

【 Cultivation: Fifth Level of Qi Refining: 0 / 500 (addable points) 】

【 Eighth-Grade Alchemist: 1 / 200 (addable points) 】

【 Second-Grade Fire Control Art: 0 / 200 (addable points) 】

【 Available attribute points: 144 】

The available attribute points had changed from 142 to 144!

In one go, it had increased by a full two points!