"You’re sure this will work, right?" Ace asked, holding up the pill.
— Yes, she just needs to take it, and she’ll be fine. Trust me, the voice in his head reassured him.
Taking a deep breath, Ace nodded to himself before making his way to the room where Lily was resting. To his surprise, she was already standing when he arrived, her once frail figure looking noticeably steadier.
"Lily."
At the sound of his voice, she turned, her face lighting up with a bright smile.
"Yes, Master?"
Ace studied her carefully. There was still a hint of weakness in her movements, but the improvement was undeniable.
He reached into his storage space and took out a small, radiant pill, the high-grade Soul Calming Pill he had just refined. The pill shimmered slightly under the light, exuding a faint yet soothing aura.
"Here, take this," he said, handing it to her. "It will help you recover fully."
Without hesitation, Lily accepted it, popping the pill into her mouth. Almost immediately, her eyes widened in surprise.
"Master! This is… delicious!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement.
Ace raised a brow. "…It’s medicine, not candy."
Lily giggled but then suddenly paused, her expression shifting as warmth spread through her body. A soft glow enveloped her, her spiritual energy surging as the pill worked its magic.
"Master… I feel so much better now!" she said, clenching her fists as if testing her newfound strength.
Ace gave her a knowing look. "Don’t just stand there. Sit down and absorb it properly."
"Oh—right! Yes, yes, okay!" Lily quickly sat down, crossing her legs as she entered a meditative state.
As she closed her eyes and focused, the energy from the pill flowed smoothly through her meridians, strengthening her soul and restoring balance to her body. Ace watched in silence, his expression unreadable.
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— See? Told you it’d work.
Ace ignored the voice and simply continued observing.
After about an hour, Lily finally opened her eyes, looking refreshed and full of energy. A vibrant glow radiated from her as she stretched, feeling lighter than ever.
"Thank you, Master! With this I’ll be able to work properly!" she said with a bright smile before quickly bidding farewell.
Without another word, she turned and disappeared into the system space.
Ace watched her go, then called out just before she vanished, "Take care of the Crystalians while you’re in there."
She nodded eagerly. "Of course, leave it to me!" And with that, she was gone.
Ace exhaled, rolling his shoulders as he turned toward the courtyard. There, his two young disciples were sprawled on the ground, their wooden swords lying beside them.
Having clearly finished their meal of Spirit Apples, they now seemed to be play-fighting with the remnants of their energy.
Walking over, he clasped his hands behind his back. "Kids, do you have any questions about your cultivation techniques?"
Liu Mei, still lying on the ground, tilted her head toward him and huffed. "Master, I would be a donkey if I couldn’t understand such a simple cultivation manual."
Shan Yifeng, leaning on his wooden sword, smirked. "Yeah, same here. If I had questions, I would’ve asked already."
Ace raised an eyebrow. "Oh? So you both fully understand it?"
Liu Mei grinned. "Of course! It’s just like eating—once you figure out how, you don’t need instructions every time."
"Xiao Zhi, Yifeng, Mei’er—there you all are!" A familiar voice called out.
Ace turned to see Liu Hong approaching with a warm smile. "Shall we head to the fields today? Ruby will be joining us as well."
Liu Mei perked up, dusting off her clothes. "That sounds fun! Let’s go!"
Shan Yifeng nodded. "Yeah, we need to check on the irrigation system. I haven’t visited it ever since digging it!"
As they walked, Yifeng turned to Ace with a thoughtful expression. "By the way, Master, while you were in closed-door cultivation, a bunch of merchants kept coming by, asking to purchase spirit products."
Ace waved a hand dismissively. "Let them be. I have something better in mind."
Yifeng exchanged a glance with Liu Mei, who simply shrugged.
With that, the group set off for the fields, the crisp morning air carrying the scent of freshly tilled earth.
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"But Xiao Zhi, are you sure about what you discussed with the villagers?" Liu Hong asked, a hint of concern in her voice.
Ace gave her an easy smile. "It’ll be fine, Aunt Hong. Just take it as a gift from me—for letting me stay in the village when I first arrived."
Liu Hong chuckled, shaking her head. "You sure have a strange sense of humor." She didn’t press the matter further and instead focused on checking the fields.
Their task today wasn’t difficult—just ensuring the water was flowing evenly through the irrigation channels.
"Mother, will we be raising fish this time too?" Liu Mei suddenly asked, her bright eyes filled with curiosity.
Liu Hong paused, then smiled. "Shall we?"
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"Yes! Yes, we should!" Liu Mei cheered excitedly.
Just as she did, Shan Yifeng, who had been standing quietly beside them, suddenly felt a strange warmth in his eyes. He blinked, only to feel tears trickling down his cheeks.
"Why… am I crying?" he muttered, confused. Before anyone could respond, he abruptly turned and ran off.
Ace’s gaze followed him, his expression shifting. Liu Hong noticed as well, her brows knitting together in quiet understanding.
Ace gave her a small nod. "Take care of Mei’er. I’ll go check on him."
With that, he followed after Yifeng, eventually finding him sitting by the pond, his knees pulled close to his chest. The boy’s eyes were fixed on the still water, his expression distant, heavy with emotions he couldn’t quite name.
A soft breeze rustled the reeds, but Yifeng didn’t move. Then, in a voice barely above a whisper, he murmured,
"Papa is no more, I don’t know mother... Brother… where are you, I miss you."
Not far from the fields, two figures stood near the edge of the farmland, their eyes narrowing as they spotted the approaching group.
One of them nudged the man beside him. "There—Xiao Zhi. Took him long enough."
The other crossed his arms, his gaze sharp. "Go tell ’sir’ about this."