Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 408: Chapter 408: The Saintess Who Slept Uncovered and News from the Holy Land

’An expert passed by Yuanqing Courtyard? Was that the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Acting Sect Leader, Liu Xuan, or has someone infiltrated the sect?’

The Taiyin Saintess had just fallen asleep when she suddenly sat bolt upright, her face a mask of vigilance. This reaction was triggered by the sudden sensation of an unsettling aura.

This unsettling aura flashed past and quickly disappeared, but it left her feeling deeply uneasy. However, she quickly came to her senses and lay back down on the bed.

There were several other maids beside her. ’If I were the target, my attacker wouldn’t have given me a warning. They would have launched a sneak attack, leaving me no time to react.’

At this time, her injuries had not fully recovered, and the combat power she could exert was only at the External Refining Steel Realm. The aura that had unsettled her, however, belonged to an expert of the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera. She was no match for them at all.

Lying in bed and pretending to be asleep like the other maids was the best disguise.

She lay there, sensing the changes outside the room. But strangely, after the aura appeared, it quickly vanished as if it had been deliberately retracted.

The Taiyin Saintess tried to sense it several more times but couldn’t detect it again.

But even so, she didn’t dare to relax. She didn’t want to be ambushed in her sleep and die without even knowing what happened.

She stayed this way until the sun began to rise, its light falling upon the dark circles under her eyes. By then, her eyelids were fighting to stay open, and her head was nodding as she forced herself to stay awake.

"Shui’Er, what’s wrong with you?"

"Couldn’t you sleep? Or are you sick?"

After getting up, the maid beside her was startled by the Taiyin Saintess’s appearance. The pitch-black circles under her eyes were terrifying, making it look as if her life force had been drained.

But if that were the case, more than just one person would have been affected. And it would have been fatal!

"Leng’Er, I think I got sick because I didn’t cover myself properly with the blanket last night!"

Hearing this, the Taiyin Saintess went along with the maid Leng’Er’s words. She was truly exhausted.

Last night, she thought her identity had been discovered and someone was coming for her. Now, it seemed it was likely just someone passing by who had unintentionally released their aura.

Her reaction had been a bit extreme, which led to her current state. But she couldn’t be blamed for being so cautious. She had encountered a similar situation while being hunted, and if she hadn’t held on, she likely wouldn’t be here now.

"I’ll talk to Sister He for you in a bit. I’ll ask for some medicine for your cold and get you the day off to rest."

The maid Leng’Er touched the Taiyin Saintess’s forehead, which was cooler than her own, and said hurriedly.

The two had entered Yuanqing Courtyard together, so their relationship was naturally better than with the others. They usually did all sorts of chores together.

"Thank you, Leng’Er!"

The Taiyin Saintess said with a grateful expression.

Inside, however, she was cursing to death the person who had released that aura last night.

There was only one person in the entire Cyan Yuan Sect who fit this description: the current Acting Sect Leader, Gu An. ’Once my cultivation is restored, I’ll get my revenge.’

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"Pharmacist Yang, this is the Spirit Medicine sent by the Han Family. It was all collected from Taiyin Heaven, and the medicinal properties are quite good."

After receiving Yang Chan’s guidance and undergoing training for a Pharmacist’s Assistant, Han Bingyu had mastered more and more knowledge related to pharmacology. Naturally, she also had a better understanding of the medicinal properties of Spirit Medicine.

She had already started trying to concoct the Qi Nourishing Soup formula. Although the results weren’t optimal yet, it was already showing some effect. She had tried it herself and found it acceptable. She had also asked Yang Chan to look at it, and he said she had made considerable progress.

This also meant she was almost qualified to take the Basic Level Pharmacist exam. Considering the time from when she first started as a Pharmacist to this point, her progress was quite fast—much faster than Shu Yu, Xu Gaocen’s Pharmacist’s Assistant.

Of course, this was also because Yang Chan held nothing back in his teachings. When he gave pointers, he was very clear and detailed in his explanations, ensuring Han Bingyu never left with a half-baked understanding.

It was extremely rare for a Pharmacist to be like him.

"Mm, not bad. Just leave them there."

"Send the elixirs the Han Family needs back to them."

Yang Chan glanced at the Spirit Medicine sent by the Han Family. It was similar to the last batch, but the quantity was much smaller. This was because most of the Spirit Medicine from Taiyin Heaven had already been sold off.

Some people were holding onto theirs, but they were in the minority.

For Yang Chan, this extra channel from the Han Family was merely a supplement.

His current access through the Cyan Yuan Sect’s channels was far superior to what the Han Family could provide. This was one of the perks of being the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Chief Pharmacist: he had first-priority selection for all kinds of Spirit Medicine.

This was a privilege he hadn’t enjoyed before. The departure of Elder Hua, Xu Gaocen, and the others had brought him significant benefits.

Although he hadn’t yet provided the Five Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill, he was supplying all the other elixirs for the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens. In other words, the elixirs he was refining could now support the entire Cyan Yuan Sect.

Of course, that wasn’t the full picture, as the Cyan Yuan Sect still had a considerable stockpile of elixirs.

When Sect Leader Liu Xuan left for the Merak Sacred Land, he only took a portion of the elixirs, not all of them. This was because the Elders who remained in the Cyan Yuan Sect wouldn’t have agreed, and besides, he had no intention of abandoning the sect. It was his foundation, and it couldn’t be severed.

"News has arrived from the Merak Sacred Land, but only the Acting Sect Leader knows the specifics."

"I guess it’s probably Sect Leader Liu Xuan and the others reporting that they’ve safely arrived at the Merak Sacred Land."

Although Han Bingyu didn’t know the specific details of the message from the Merak Sacred Land, she had her suspicions. Based on travel time estimates, she knew Sect Leader Liu Xuan and his group wouldn’t have been at the Merak Sacred Land for long. The letter sent back at this point wouldn’t contain too much information.

It wasn’t just Yang Chan paying attention to this matter; many others were as well, which was why the news of a letter from the Merak Sacred Land had spread.

"Mm, Sect Leader Liu will probably have the situation announced eventually. You don’t need to go actively digging for the details."

Yang Chan had his own guesses and didn’t let Han Bingyu investigate further.

If his estimations were correct, Gu An would be gathering them all in the next few days to relay the contents of the letter from the Merak Sacred Land. This letter concerned the future development of the Cyan Yuan Sect, and the other Hall Masters, Elders, and so on all wanted to know what it said—especially about the situation in the Merak Sacred Land.

Those who remained in the Cyan Yuan Sect hadn’t lost their chance to go to the Merak Sacred Land. Many had been promised they could go, just at a later date.

Some people had stayed behind precisely because the path ahead was unclear. Once they confirmed the situation at the Merak Sacred Land, they would be scrambling to go.

Others wanted power within the Cyan Yuan Sect, and the letter from the Merak Sacred Land would help them identify their rivals.

Those who aspired to go to the Merak Sacred Land were not rivals in this power struggle. The real contention would be among those who, even after learning what the letter said, decided to stay.

Although Yang Chan didn’t participate in these trivial matters, he was aware of the interests at stake.

He had always made it seem like he was just following Gu An’s lead. With Gu An taking the heat up front, he didn’t need to get involved in such trivial power struggles.

"Okay!"

Hearing Yang Chan’s words, Han Bingyu understood this was also for her protection. If she was too conspicuous, she would become a target for everyone. Perhaps Yang Chan didn’t need to worry about that, but she couldn’t afford to ignore it.

Even if she could represent Yang Chan to some extent, it was only to a certain degree. If someone saw her being too active and decided to make a move on her, even secretly, everything she had now would vanish into thin air.

Yang Chan’s words were meant to let her detach herself from the Merak Sacred Land affair.

"You’re about to break through to the External Refining Copper Skin Realm. Focus on that first, break through, and get promoted to Elite Disciple. That will be very beneficial for you."

"The rest can wait. Take your time."

Yang Chan had intimate contact with Han Bingyu every day, so he was naturally aware of the changes in her body.

Her skin, in particular, was slowly taking on a bronze hue. This was a clear sign that her tempering was reaching a certain level.

As long as she could maintain this progress, her Martial Arts Cultivation would break through to the External Refining Copper Skin Realm, and she would be qualified for a promotion to Elite Disciple of the Cyan Yuan Sect.

Former Sect Leader Liu Xuan had taken a group of Elite Disciples with him, leaving the Cyan Yuan Sect with a significant shortage. It would naturally be very beneficial for Han Bingyu to secure one of those positions now.

It would also be more convenient for her to handle his affairs.

Han Bingyu had already told him that even if she was promoted to Elite Disciple, she would stay by his side and continue to work as his Pharmacist’s Assistant.

Yang Chan didn’t doubt this. It wasn’t just because of their nightly "battles" where Han Bingyu was always the defeated party. More importantly, it was about benefits. If Han Bingyu left him, it would be very difficult for her to obtain so many Cultivation Resources.

This fact eliminated many other possibilities. At least within the Cyan Yuan Sect, she wouldn’t be able to find a better prospect.

Although a woman like Han Bingyu might have a fixation on her "first time" and be more loyal to him because of it, Yang Chan understood the true nature of their relationship more clearly.

He wouldn’t point it out, but he also wouldn’t let Han Bingyu have any better options. As long as he remained her best choice, she would serve him for a lifetime.

As Yang Chan showed his concern, he also took out a Lantian Jade Refining Pill, which was helpful for breaking through to the External Refining Copper Skin realm.

’Benefits can’t just be dangled; they have to be attainable and usable. That’s what increases motivation. It might even unlock some new positions.’

During his "battles" with Han Bingyu, he had thought he knew quite a lot, but he hadn’t expected there to be special techniques that required a high degree of strength and agility.

But for Yang Chan, this wasn’t a problem at all. He could effortlessly perform all sorts of difficult maneuvers, which naturally led to new sensations.

"Okay. Thank you, Pharmacist Yang."

Hearing his words, a touched expression flashed through Han Bingyu’s eyes again.

’This man is too good to me.’

She had never met anyone who treated her as well as Yang Chan. Her heart felt incredibly warm.

At the same time, she secretly resolved to break through to the External Refining Copper Skin Level as soon as possible. Then, she could try one of the Martial Arts stances Yang Chan had mentioned, which was said to be able to temper the body’s deepest parts. She was extremely eager to try it.

’After all, in Martial Arts Cultivation, learning is an endless journey. Only by exploring up and down can one reach the peak step by step.’ This was the knowledge she had gleaned from her recent experiences.

Naturally, she had to follow the experience she had summarized and continue on this path.