Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 411: Chapter 411: The Princess’s Charm, the Weed-Pulling Saintess

’Am I really so charmless?’

Princess Lan Yue emerged from the study, questioning her life choices.

Back in White Jade City, she’d had many suitors. It wasn’t just because of her status; her looks and abilities were also exceptional, making her a standout among her peers.

Now, she had even started studying and practicing the various special techniques from the secret manuals treasured by the other Maids, but the results were mediocre at best.

Yang Chan had barely even glanced at her.

After hearing she wanted to practice Alchemy again with the same materials as last time, he simply sent her away.

...

’Damn, is this the power of a woman from the Imperial Family?’

’She’s really something else, knows all kinds of special tricks. I almost lost control!’

After Princess Lan Yue left, Yang Chan let out a long breath. She had apparently mastered the essence of modern-day suggestive livestreaming.

Hinting without revealing, it was extremely tempting.

Yang Chan had nearly been unable to hold back.

However, he reminded himself that Princess Lan Yue was big trouble. He couldn’t let a moment of pleasure lead him to a decision that would derail his plans.

Princess Lan Yue was a perfectly good tool, but the trouble she carried meant she was unsuitable for someone like him who preferred to keep a low profile.

For now, things with her were fine as long as she maintained her identity as a Maid. If he were to take her for himself, it might invite further investigation.

Although he had acted with extreme caution and forged Princess Lan Yue’s identity well, he couldn’t guarantee she wouldn’t be discovered, because that identity was fake from the start.

There might be flaws he was unaware of. The best method was to let Princess Lan Yue remain an inconspicuous Maid. This would benefit both him and her.

She could also occasionally act as his Alchemy tool, generating some income for him. That was the extent of what Princess Lan Yue could do for him now.

Taking things a step further would be a poor choice, especially now that he was the Chief Pharmacist of the Cyan Yuan Sect. Many people were watching him. Furthermore, it was known that he sided with Gu An, as seen in the matter of the Council Pavilion.

He had made his stance clear, and others had followed. Although tangled interests were a major factor, he had been the indispensable catalyst.

’Calm the heart and quiet the mind, gather the qi and focus the will...’

Yang Chan circulated the Meditation and Breath Holding Technique, and the intense desire quickly faded.

If Han Bingyu weren’t in seclusion, it would have been even simpler.

A release would have been more effective.

’I should go for a walk.’

At that thought, Yang Chan stood up and walked out of the study.

After extreme stillness, came the desire for motion.

He had originally planned to practice the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method, but with distracting thoughts in his mind, it was better to take a walk.

This new Yuanqing Courtyard was vast. He had only walked through it completely once when he first arrived, in order to understand its layout and find suitable locations for a secret room.

He had already prepared several secret rooms, all of which led outside.

Some just led to the area outside Yuanqing Courtyard, while others went beyond the Cyan Yuan Sect’s grounds. This was possible because his Cultivation was stronger now. Moreover, he had a spatial Treasure like the Profound Yin Hanging Bead. He could directly store the excavated earth and stone inside it and dispose of it all at once later. Otherwise, it would have been very inconvenient.

These were all preparations he’d made in case of emergencies.

Even if his time in the Cyan Yuan Sect wasn’t going to be long, he couldn’t skimp on life-saving measures.

Yang Chan now strolled through Yuanqing Courtyard. Without the clear purpose he had last time, he wandered aimlessly, admiring the beautiful scenery.

’These gardens have Spirit Medicine in them besides the flowers, but Elder Hua took most of it. It’ll be a while before there’s anything worth harvesting!’

Yang Chan’s steps brought him to a garden, where he observed the plants.

Most of them had been planted by people under Han Bingyu’s direction, as Elder Hua had already taken all the valuable Spirit Medicine, leaving nothing behind.

It would be a long time before the ones Han Bingyu had planted could be harvested.

"Shui’Er, this weed is a bit big. You’re stronger, help me pull it out!"

The Maid, Leng’Er, was struggling to pull out a large weed. This was a task assigned to them by the Maid, He Zilan.

They had been dealing with this for the past few days, proceeding in an orderly fashion each day.

Aside from this, the two hadn’t been assigned any other chores, so the work wasn’t too strenuous.

"Coming!"

Hearing this, the Taiyin Saintess went over. These past few days, she had been steadily recovering her Cultivation in the safety of the Cyan Yuan Sect. Her progress was smooth, and she hadn’t encountered much trouble.

Her injuries were slowly healing, and her Cultivation had partially returned. It would only take a month or two for her to reach her peak. Then, she could make a powerful return to the Taiyin Holy Sect.

’If I hadn’t been betrayed and ambushed, how could I have ended up in such a predicament?’

’When I return to the Taiyin Holy Sect, I’ll get my revenge on all of them. I’ll make those who sold me out and betrayed me understand what cruelty is, what it means that a Saintess’s dignity cannot be offended, what it means to...’

"HRNNGH!"

"Shui’Er, put some muscle into it!"

"You’re usually so strong!"

The Maid Leng’Er was leaning all the way back. Seeing the Taiyin Saintess still in a daze, she couldn’t help but speak up.

The weed was stuck between some rocks, making it hard to dig out. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so much trouble.

"Mm, okay."

"I was just looking at the rock next to this weed to see if it could be moved!"

"HRNNGH!"

The Taiyin Saintess explained as she nodded, and then gave a mighty heave.

The weed that had been firmly stuck was pulled out, roots and all.

"Shui’Er, you’re the best!"

"It’s a real shame for someone with so much strength not to pursue Cultivation."

"I heard there’s a Maid that Pharmacist Yang brought back from the outside, that Maid Xiaoxiang. After working as a Servant, she was allowed to practice Martial Arts!"

"They say if she can comprehend Power, she might even become an Official Disciple of the Cyan Yuan Sect through Pharmacist Yang. If that happens, she’ll soar to the heavens!"

"The status of an Official Disciple of the Cyan Yuan Sect is no small thing!"

The Maid Leng’Er looked at the Taiyin Saintess, her face full of envy.

If she had that much strength, she would have demonstrated her weed-pulling skills in front of Pharmacist Yang long ago. She’d show him how strong she was and prove she had a talent for Martial Arts Cultivation. Then, maybe Pharmacist Yang would promise she could learn the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Martial Arts.

Although she also desperately wanted to climb into Pharmacist Yang’s bed, Martial Arts Cultivation was a good path too. She saw more clearly than others that Pharmacist Yang preferred people who had some Martial Arts Cultivation.

After all, Pharmacist Yang’s only woman was his Pharmacist’s Assistant, Han Bingyu, who was also an Official Disciple who had comprehended Power. That’s why she could last so long with him.

She had heard that ordinary men and women couldn’t last that long. That’s why it was so difficult for the other Maids to get into Pharmacist Yang’s bed. They didn’t have the stamina, so how could they possibly satisfy him!

"I’ve heard Martial Arts Cultivation requires aptitude. I’m just a bit strong, not even as strong as those men. It’s better to just be content here in Yuanqing Courtyard."

"We get a good monthly allowance, enough to send back home for my grandmother’s care."

The Taiyin Saintess replied, her expression unchanging.