56: Chapter 56 The Jade Skin Rejuvenation Pill! Reshaping the Nascent Soul into a Peerless Beauty!

Duan Gujin took the cool, mysterious black Array-character token and bowed once more to Yun Shuyao and Liu Ruyan.

"This Disciple obeys your command. Tomorrow at the Hour of Chen, I will arrive at Xuanji Cave on time."

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly and said no more.

"Go then," her cold voice rang out.

"Yes, Revered Master," Jiang Yuxue quickly responded, casting a worried glance at Duan Gujin.

The two of them performed their salutations and exited the Hall of Affairs.

Jiang Yuxue immediately grabbed Duan Gujin's arm. "Duan Lang! What were you thinking? The Array Pavilion... Junior Martial Uncle Yun, she..."

Duan Gujin took her hand in his. "Xue'er, don't be anxious. What I said in the hall just now wasn't entirely an excuse."

"Alchemy and Formations are interconnected. Although the Array Pavilion is a place of hardship, it truly benefits my Alchemy Dao."

"Besides, Revered Master has already permitted it, and Elder Yun has nodded her agreement."

"And don't you think this is an opportunity?"

"Elder Yun holds a prestigious position. If I can receive a bit of her guidance or earn her favor, wouldn't it be of great benefit to our future?"

Guidance was a lie; picking up girls was the truth!

He still wanted to reap some benefits from Yun Shuyao.

Jiang Yuxue's beautiful eyes brightened, though her expression remained a bit complex.

She leaned against him and whispered, "It is fine as long as Duan Lang knows what he is doing."

"It's just that Junior Martial Uncle Yun has a cold and aloof personality, and her rules are strict. You must act carefully in the Array Pavilion and not provoke her."

"Also, regarding Xuanji Cave... shall I take you there tomorrow?"

Duan Gujin shook his head gently. "No need, Xue'er."

"Reporting to the Array Pavilion alone is enough for me."

"I wouldn't want Elder Yun to think I am too delicate and dependent."

Jiang Yuxue thought that made sense and gave him a few more reluctant instructions.

Duan Gujin said, "Alright, Xue'er, you head back first. I need to take a trip to Danxia Peak."

"Mhm!" Jiang Yuxue had no suspicions.

This was because Duan Gujin had also taken Shang Ruoni as his Revered Master.

The two bid each other a reluctant farewell.

A short while later.

Duan Gujin appeared outside Shang Ruoni's Alchemy room courtyard.

"Ruoni," Duan Gujin called out softly.

Shang Ruoni turned around and threw herself before him in a mix of surprise and worry. "You've finally come to see me! I heard that when you broke through to the Golden Core, you shattered the Lightning Tribulation with a single strike?!"

"Yes! It was all because I was well-prepared! That's why I could shatter the Lightning Tribulation in one hit! I missed you! I have a small gift here for you!"

"Thank you so much!"

Soon, a series of decadent sounds echoed from within the room.

Half an hour later, he went to find Li Zhiyi, Li Jieju, Zhang Hongling, and the others.

By now, he had become an outstanding Revered Master of time management.

He had to complete his gift-giving tasks every single day.

He was naturally unwilling to miss out on any benefits he could obtain.

Today's final hundredfold return task was Erica.

Over the course of a year, even if Erica was an iceberg, it was enough time for him to melt her.

Initially, Erica was somewhat wary of Duan Gujin.

But as he gave her gifts every day and put all his effort into helping her raise her cultivation...

She gradually understood that while he sincerely wanted to help her raise her cultivation, he also coveted her body.

After she broke through to the Golden Core, she decided to repay this benefactor before her.

That single act of repayment was significant; after that, she fell for him completely.

After completing today's tasks, Duan Gujin finally returned to his residence.

Early the next morning.

He arrived at Xuanji Cave.

Inside Xuanji Cave, Yun Shuyao stood quietly before an array diagram, her aura cold and detached.

Duan Gujin performed a respectful salutation.

Without turning her head, Yun Shuyao's voice was icy. "The rules are: peace of mind, punctuality, and diligence. You may read the classics in the cave as you wish. If there is anything you do not understand, you may ask once a day during the Hour of Shen."

"Yes," Duan Gujin replied.

He did not go to read the books immediately. Instead, he stepped closer and said with concern, "Elder, you spend all day researching Formations; it must be exhausting."

"Although this Disciple's cultivation is not high, I know a bit of Alchemy and happened to obtain a rare pill."

Yun Shuyao did not react.

Duan Gujin took out the Medicinal Pill.

As soon as the pill appeared, the atmosphere in the cave changed instantly.

It was as warm as jade, swirling with seven-colored radiant light, emitting a vast and gentle aura of life that dispelled the cold gloom of the cave.

"This is called the 'Jade Skin Face-Sculpting Creation Pill.' It is said to be able to reshape the skin's texture and reverse the erosion of time. it has miraculous effects on restoring the appearance of Nascent Soul Cultivators." Duan Gujin respectfully handed the pill over.

Yun Shuyao turned around abruptly.

Above her veil, those cold eyes fluctuated violently, staring fixedly at the pill, filled with shock and suppressed longing.

"The Jade Skin Face-Sculpting Creation Pill?" Her voice wavered for the first time.

"This ancient miracle pill has long been extinct! You are but a Golden Core; where did you get it?"

Her gaze was sharp and full of scrutiny.

The aura of the pill could not be faked—its vitality far exceeded any holy medicine she had ever seen—but this was too unreasonable!

Duan Gujin's expression was calm. "I wouldn't dare deceive the Elder. This pill was not refined by me."

"It was something I accidentally obtained years ago in a Secret Realm where an ancient Cultivator had passed away; this is the only one."

"This Disciple heard that the Elder's face was injured, causing your appearance to become unsightly."

"This Disciple is grateful to the Elder for allowing me to study here."

"This pill is but an external object to me. If it can help the Elder, then that is its value."

The Secret Realm was a lie; the pill came from his System mall.

Yun Shuyao fell silent.

The injury beneath the veil was caused by a heavy blow from an enemy in the past, striking deep into her Origin, and was incurable.

The aura of this pill caused a massive wave to surge in her frozen heart.

The desire to restore her appearance was forcibly awakened.

"This pill is too precious," she shook her head slightly.

Duan Gujin smiled slightly. "No matter how precious it is, if it isn't used, it's just waste. Elder, please try it. This Disciple is sincere."

Yun Shuyao's gaze swept across the pill and Duan Gujin's face.

Longing finally overrode suspicion.

She reached out her hand, which trembled slightly as she took the pill.

The pill felt warm in her hand, and vitality surged into her body.

She no longer hesitated, lifting a corner of her veil and swallowing the pill.

The pill melted the moment it entered her mouth.

It turned into a gentle and vast warm current, accurately surging toward the Origin scars on her face.

Those stubborn Origin scars rapidly dissolved and vanished under this creative vitality!

Yun Shuyao closed her eyes, her body trembling slightly. A jade-colored halo radiated from her, and the Formations in the cave hummed in response.

The light persisted for a moment before dissipating.

Yun Shuyao opened her eyes. The frost in them had melted, leaving only a gaze of unbelievable, joyful light.

She carefully raised her hand and lightly stroked her cheek.

It felt smooth and delicate to the touch, as warm as jade.

That hideous scar had vanished!

Her skin was even more flawless than before the injury, more perfect than in the most beautiful years of her memory!

She walked quickly to a piece of smooth mysterious ice on the cave wall to look.

In the ice mirror, a face of peerless beauty was reflected. Her features were like a painting, her skin whiter than snow, possessing an even greater divine charm.

It was her true appearance, which had been sealed away for so long.

"This..." Yun Shuyao looked at herself in the mirror, her voice trembling and choked.

The mental defenses of a heart frozen for a thousand years completely collapsed.

Immense joy overwhelmed her. She forgot to maintain her cold demeanor, her fingers stroking her smooth cheek over and over again.

She suddenly turned around to look at Duan Gujin.

At this moment, there was no longer any coldness or distance on her face. Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears, brimming with joy, gratitude, and a sense of being at a loss.