When Life Runs Out, the Fun Begins-Chapter 52 – Let's go to the main peak

"I... I'll do it myself!" Ye Lingxuan blurted out almost without hesitation. At this moment, her eyes reignited with a fierce flame, but then dimmed again. "A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years."
Having hovered on the brink of life and death, and then experiencing a miraculous recovery, Ye Lingxuan's mindset underwent a dramatic transformation. She was no longer the little witch who relied on her family background and her master's favor to act arrogantly and recklessly. She truly felt the importance of strength and the humiliation and helplessness of being trampled underfoot!
"Good! Such ambition! As expected of my woman!" Mu Xiaochuan's eyes flashed with a hint of approval. "However, ten years is too long; I don't want to wait even a day."
Ye Lingxuan paused at his words. "But the gap between Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining can't be bridged by a single Burning Heart Exquisite Scarf."
Mu Xiaochuan smiled at her words, patting Ye Lingxuan's shoulder in encouragement. "Don't worry about that. Just listen to me and focus on recovering here for now."
"But I'm already fine?" Ye Lingxuan asked, puzzled.
"Fine? You were seriously injured yesterday. Just stay here and heal," Mu Xiaochuan raised an eyebrow.
"Haha, alright, I'll rest then!" Ye Lingxuan chuckled. Though curious about Mu Xiaochuan's plans, she nodded heavily.
Seeing her strong yet slightly girlish demeanor, Mu Xiaochuan's heart softened. He couldn't help but tap her upturned nose, smiling. "Silly girl, since you're with me, I'll naturally protect you. For now, practice this." A jade slip emitting a gentle green light appeared in his hand.
"What treasure is this?" Ye Lingxuan immediately jumped up when she saw the jade slip in Mu Xiaochuan's hand.
He handed the jade slip to Ye Lingxuan. "This is the 'Purple Flame Burning Sky Staff Technique.' Practice it well."
A glimmer of excitement flashed in Ye Lingxuan's eyes as she took the jade slip without hesitation. Her divine sense probed into it like a thread, and instantly, the profoundness and majestic power of the technique surged like a tide, leaving her in awe.
But she didn't have a spiritual artifact staff. Just as she looked at Mu Xiaochuan in confusion, he handed over the Azure Dragon Soul-Suppressing Wood. "Use this for now."
Ye Lingxuan quickly waved her hands. "Forget it, this is too precious. If I lose it, I'd be in big trouble."
Mu Xiaochuan said solemnly, "Use it without worry. Even if it's lost, it's fine. You're what matters most."
Seeing Mu Xiaochuan's rare serious demeanor, Ye Lingxuan couldn't help but jump in again. "Husband, you're so good," she said with a sweet smile, as if flowers were blooming.
The word "husband" struck Mu Xiaochuan heavily, and her sweet smile melted his heart.
Just then, the system's notification sounded again: "Ding, congratulations to the host for gaining love, feeling immense satisfaction, and earning 60 Thrill Points."
Mu Xiaochuan's heart trembled. It wasn't in vain that he visited Liu Ruyan with Su Yao and Lin Yue last night, battling through the night. Now, even his legs were shaking, but he finally earned back 40 Thrill Points. Adding the original 25, he exchanged 65 Thrill Points for this mid-grade staff technique.
Three days later, the Purple Flame Burning Sky Staff Technique was mastered.
Just then, Mu Qingyao arrived with Lin Yue to visit Ye Lingxuan.
As the door opened, everyone was stunned to see Ye Lingxuan not only unharmed but even more powerful!
"Ling... Lingxuan?! Your... your arm?!" Mu Qingyao rushed forward, grabbing Ye Lingxuan's left arm to examine it. The more she checked, the more shock filled her face!
Her arm was perfectly restored, even more resilient than before. Her meridians flowed like streams, unobstructed, and her spiritual power surged abundantly! This... this was a medical miracle! No! This wasn't something humanly possible!
She suddenly turned her head to look at Mu Xiaochuan, who was walking out of the room, her eyes filled with disbelief and... deep reverence!
This man... just how many secrets was he hiding?!
"Mu... Elder Mu," Mu Xiaochuan felt a bit uneasy under her intense gaze, clearing his throat. "Ye Shizhi is blessed, and I... I just happened to have an ancestral healing elixir, luckily... luckily it worked."
Ancestral elixir? Luck?
Mu Qingyao wouldn't believe such nonsense! An elixir that could instantly heal such injuries and even enhance cultivation must be a high-grade elixir she had never seen, no, even a legendary perfect elixir.
Recalling the Earth-tier Spiritual Artifact in Mu Xiaochuan's hand...
Mu Qingyao's gaze at Mu Xiaochuan completely changed! From previous admiration and curiosity to reverence, admiration, and even a hint of... fanaticism!
This man was definitely someone with great fortune and an astonishing background! Following him, perhaps... perhaps she could also glimpse the elusive Golden Elixir path?!
"Thank you... thank you, Elder Mu!" Mu Qingyao took a deep breath and solemnly bowed to Mu Xiaochuan, no longer a peer's courtesy but with the respect of a subordinate to a superior, a junior to a senior!
"In the future... if there's anything you need, Qingyao will... serve you wholeheartedly!" Her words were firm and powerful.
"Mu Hall Master, you're too kind." Mu Xiaochuan quickly helped her up.
Mu Qingyao shook her head, her beautiful eyes shining with a peculiar light. She leaned closer to Mu Xiaochuan, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Junior Brother... no, Senior Brother Mu... from now on, I'll follow your lead."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for subduing the Pill Hall Master, feeling extremely satisfied, and earning 20 Thrill Points!"
Mu Xiaochuan: "..."
Mu Qingyao's quick change of heart caught him off guard. However, having a Foundation Establishment sixth-stage Hall Master in charge of pills as a "junior," no, a "senior sister," felt... quite nice?
Mu Qingyao left with Lin Yue, who was both surprised and delighted. Before leaving, Lin Yue looked back repeatedly, her reluctant gaze making Ye Lingxuan feel a burst of pride.
Su Yao stepped forward, her face full of admiration. "Elder! You're amazing! Even the Hall Master..."
"Alright, alright," Mu Xiaochuan interrupted her with a smile. "Go refine the elixir."
"Yes, Elder!" Su Yao responded happily, taking Ye Lingxuan to prepare.
Half a day passed, and Su Yao refined a mid-grade Qi-Gathering Pill, while Ye Lingxuan refined a perfect Qi-Gathering Pill.
Seeing the two full of vitality and spiritual power, Mu Xiaochuan nodded in satisfaction. "Let's go to the main peak."