19: Gentle beauty Jiang Wanqing

This little girl, she doesn't have some strange habit, does she?

As Shen Qing pondered, he subconsciously pinched it.

Ning Zhenzhen let out a soft hum and collapsed onto Shen Qing.

The red tassel of the Sister Hong Xiu sword, lying quietly on the soft cushion, swept slightly.

They've already started without even avoiding people; what interesting little ones~

As Zhao Mingyue's Natal Magical Treasure, she naturally had a Sword Spirit, and these two little ones, of course, knew that too.

"Oh my~"

"You two really are, you're making me feel all tingly inside."

A lazy, teasing voice entered their ears.

Ning Zhenzhen's ears immediately flushed crimson.

Although she wanted to eavesdrop on her Senior Brother, she hadn't planned on being eavesdropped on herself.

These were two different matters.

Speaking of which, why was there another person in the carriage? How did I not know???

Shen Qing chuckled, "Sister Hong Xiu, if I scratch you, it won't itch anymore."

"Heh, you little brat, trying to flirt with me, your older sister."

Only then did Ning Zhenzhen realize that it was Sister Hong Xiu, her Master's Natal Magical Treasure, speaking.

The other party couldn't materialize yet; she heard that the materials used to make this sword were too good, and her Master's cultivation was too high, making it exceptionally difficult for Sister Hong Xiu to materialize.

However, she had seen the other party's "soul"; it was beautiful, especially, especially pretty, even more like an older sister than her Senior Sister, with a constant smile on her lips.

"?!"

Realizing belatedly, Ning Zhenzhen wanted to get up, but then she thought, it's already been seen anyway.

Artifact spirits also have genders: male, female, and neutral. As Zhao Mingyue's Natal Magical Treasure, Sister Hong Xiu was naturally female.

She's one of us, and she's female, so, if she saw it, she saw it.

And it also seemed quite... stimulating.

Ning Zhenzhen pursed her lips. She merely touched her head to ensure her fox ears hadn't popped out, then transformed into a little mute, not saying a word.

Soon, the carriage stopped. The dragon-horse outside neighed, signaling that they had arrived.

Ning Zhenzhen quickly stood up, straightened her clothes, and stepped out of the carriage.

Shen Qing also brought Sister Hong Xiu along and followed her.

Sister Hong Xiu: "I'm going to sleep first, Sister. Call me if anything comes up."

"Don't worry, I won't be polite with you, Sister."

"Next time, remember to put your Sister away before doing such things." The sword tassel on the red, jade-like hilt scraped against Shen Qing's palm, "But your Sister doesn't mind being a spectator~"

Sister Hong Xiu left with a meaningful, soft chuckle.

She went to sleep.

Listening to that lazy laugh, Shen Qing couldn't help but smile. She clearly hadn't experienced it herself, and had only ever seen him, yet she always liked to tease him in the manner of an older sister.

He was already looking forward to how Sister Hong Xiu would look after materializing.

Jiang Family, Jiang Residence.

Seeing the carriage descend from the sky, the Jiang Family's gatekeepers were startled.

Fortunately, Ning Zhenzhen quickly emerged. He recognized Ning Zhenzhen; she was the Eldest Young Lady's close friend.

She used to visit the Jiang Family often, so he remembered her.

The carriage left the dragon-horse on its own. Ning Zhenzhen said, "Dragon-horse Sister, you go wander around by yourself first. We're not in a hurry to go back."

"Hiss~"

The dragon-horse neighed, flew away, and quickly vanished without a trace.

"Please inform them."

"Yes!"

The gatekeeper ran inside.

Soon, a gentle woman gracefully walked over.

"Zhenzhen."

Ning Zhenzhen immediately pulled Shen Qing, "Look, this is my Senior Brother, Shen Qing. Isn't he very handsome?"

Jiang Wanqing almost stared blankly, really wanting to answer Ning Zhenzhen with a "Yes," but the sounds of the servants moving nearby brought her back to her senses.

She had grown up, and it wasn't that no one had come to the Jiang Family to propose marriage, but she had rejected them all.

Looking today, what noble young masters, wealthy heirs, or those renowned young talents of Yongning Prefecture, none of them were half as good as Shen Qing.

She bowed, "Young Master Shen."

It was suddenly like being on the set of an ancient drama.

Shen Qing chuckled inwardly, mimicking her, "Miss Jiang."

Jiang Wanqing was not the kind of woman whose beauty was ostentatious. This didn't mean her appearance was ordinary; on the contrary, she was very beautiful.

Her features were delicate and refined, her skin fair, and her lips small. Even without makeup, she looked exceptionally radiant, possessing the gentle grace of a woman from Jiangnan.

A few wisps of hair fell by her ears, adding a touch of softness, and her figure was slender yet not fragile.

She was Lin Yi's Third Senior Sister, and there were two more Senior Sisters above her.

Shen Qing could already imagine the book title.

"The Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain: My Three Peerlessly Beautiful Senior Sisters"

"Stop with the 'Young Master' and 'Miss,' it's awkward." Ning Zhenzhen wrinkled her nose and asked, "Did that Lin Yi not come looking for you?"

"No," Jiang Wanqing said, "But if he really did come down the mountain, he might not necessarily come looking for me."

Ning Zhenzhen said, "Among you three Senior Sisters, you're the easiest to talk to. If he doesn't look for you, who will he look for?"

"Don't worry, if he dares to bother you again, I'll have Senior Brother beat him up."

Jiang Wanqing smiled and shook her head, saying nothing.

The two, led by Jiang Wanqing, entered the inner courtyard.

Someone naturally took the carriage to a suitable place and watched over it.

This thing couldn't be lost.

Shen Qing: "Such a strong smell of medicine. Is this for brewing medicinal paste?"

He guessed, smelling the medicinal scent.

"Yes, Young Master Shen, have you also studied pharmacology?"

Jiang Wanqing's tone held a hint of pleasant surprise.

Shen Qing replied, "In my leisure time, I occasionally read medical books."

"The medicinal paste being brewed should have added Hundred Vein Grass, Blood Poison Flower, and also the cicada slough of the Jade Cicada to neutralize toxicity? Is it for Qi and Blood Realm cultivators to refine their Qi and Blood and restore their meridians?"

As the saying goes, one method understood, all methods understood.

With the inheritance of Shennong Valley, his learning of other alchemical or medical knowledge was much faster.

Even if he encountered something he didn't recognize, he could still guess its medicinal properties.

Jiang Wanqing: "Yes, this medicinal paste is called Black Jade Meridian-Restoring Paste. It's a formula I came up with a few days ago, but it's still being perfected."

Such medicinal pastes are not actually rare. She had a sudden idea some time ago, thinking of improving it, and as she modified it, it became what it is now.

She added an ingredient that is poisonous but has miraculous effects on meridians and qi and blood.

Therefore, another medicinal ingredient is needed to neutralize the toxicity without destroying the inherent medicinal properties.

Shen Qing said, "I think it would be better to add another yang-type spirit medicine?"

Having fully digested the top-tier alchemical inheritance of Shennong Valley, Shen Qing could now quickly come up with several solutions for these low-end pharmacological issues.

Of course, whether it would actually work or not would only be known after trying it.

"You mean..." Jiang Wanqing's eyes lit up, and she excitedly grabbed Shen Qing.

Ning Zhenzhen: "..."

Wasn't I supposed to be the one setting you two up?

How did you two just start chatting like this?

This makes me feel very redundant.

Zhenzhen felt bitter inside, but Zhenzhen didn't say it.

Ning Zhenzhen pouted and went off to wander outside, leaving her Senior Brother and Jiang Wanqing there.

Perhaps by the time she returned, they might even have children.

A long while later.

After Jiang Wanqing finished explaining her thoughts to Shen Qing, she only then noticed that she had been holding his hand the entire time.

This was really quite inappropriate.

She quickly let go, lowering her head, "I'm sorry, I got carried away..."