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Chapter 527: A talk with Jao Ying [2]

"Ling Jian, Xu Feng, Yan Shuang, Qiu Hai, Lan Yue, Hua Xin, Lei Chen, Zhen Wu, Rong Yu, Qing Yun, Bai Zhen, Yue Jin, Xia Shenyi, Jian Feng, Xuan Xi, Lian Hua..."

Hearing her dramatic speech, Zhao Tian smiled dryly, however at this time, he noticed a familiar name among them.

Xia Shenyi?

His gaze narrowed and he asked "You know Xia Shenyi?"

Hm? Hearing the name, Yao Jing raised an eyebrow as she began to remember the disciples who had rejected her in the past and the image of a beautiful woman appeared in her mind.

With a thoughtful face she muttered "It was around a thousand years ago, I guess, Hmm.. she had good aptitude for fire elemental and had good control over it."

"She actually is a prodigy with dual elemental..."

"I guessed that other Elders won't let her go easily and try to woo her to their wing."

"But still I asked her in hopes that she might be interested in alchemy and even though the Elders persuaded, in the end it was in her hands to decide."

"Well, she rejected me and said that she is more interested in artifact and weapon refining."

With a sigh, she muttered, "Later, she joined the Celestial Star wing under Yan Zijin and become their core disciple."

Yao Jing's eyes lowered "But still... poor girl."

Hm? Zhao Tian's gaze narrowed and he asked "Hm? What happened to her later?"

Looking at Zhao Tian, Yao Jing lie back on the floor "Suddenly she disappeared out of nowhere. Yan Zijin was devastated because she promised her that she would protect her..."

"Apparently, one of the reasons Xia Shenyi joined their wing was because Shenyi had a special physique and many tried to court her."

"Yan Zijin promised her that she would protect her from all... but she suddenly disappeared. Everyone speculated that she was kidnapped for her special physique."

"But still... Yan Zijin tried to search for Xia Shenyi with a pendant she left behind."

"However, as she tried to search with the pendant, a powerful force from Astral Realm came and snatched the pendant from Yan Zijin saying that it belongs to them."

After hearing the story, Zhao Tian's eyes squinted as he already heard this story from Freya Everglade and the pendant is with him right now.

He is not actively wearing the pendant as he is already integrated with the artifact; it's not like he will lose the artifact if he loses the pendant.

The pendant is just like a decoration now...

(A/n: it was chapter 226 Freya talk)

As Yao Jing turned back toward him, she studied his expression. "Why so interested, Tian? Do you know something about Xia Shenyi?"

He shrugged, casting a casual smile her way. "No, the name just sounded familiar. That's all."

"I see."

She narrowed her eyes slightly, not entirely convinced, but didn't press further.

Her gaze dropped to a sheet of paper in her hand "Have you got all the herbs here, Tian?"

Zhao Tian gently lie beside her on the floor and pointed at the paper "I got Moonlit Snow Orchid, Bloodvine, Whitesageherb, Bluepetal Fern and Silvermist Lotus...."

"But only one herb is missing."

"Misty moon petal, I can't find it in the Sect's Alchemy shop."

Yao Jing nodded her head "Well, that is to be expected, because the flower is so sensitive... The petals turn to mist if removed from their native soil for more than two hours."

Zhao Tian rolled his eyes. "Makes sense. There's no way to keep it in stock then."

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Yao Jing's gaze narrowed looking at the paper "We got no other choice; let's head to Great Tianhe forest tomorrow."

"And we can also condense the pill for you within the forest itself."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tian gave a contemplative nod and she smiled "I can help you refine pills and you, in turn, teach me that technique."

Zhao Tian glanced away "I will consider."

Yao Jing wasn't having any of it. She lunged forward, grabbing him by the neck and giving him a fierce shake. "You can't scam me again, you bastard disciple. TEACH MEEEEE!!!"

Laughing, Zhao Tian caught her hands, steadying her. "Easy now! Are you trying to kill your disciple?"

"Come on, stop being so stingy!" Yao Jing pouted, her grip unrelenting.

"After all, I am your Master and I am helping you right? It's only fair you teach me something in return!.

"That's true," Zhao Tian admitted with a smile, still holding her hands as she tried to wriggle out.

"But there's a reason I haven't agreed yet, you know."

"And what might that reason be?" Yao Jing asked, her face moving closer to his as she narrowed her eyes, daring him to answer.

"It's not something that can be mastered overnight," Zhao Tian explained with a shrug.

"The technique I use is entirely... natural. I can control fire and purify elements in ways most can't, because I am genius... it is like a trait only to me."

"So even if I taught it to you, it might be impossible to replicate perfectly."

Yao Jing released his neck and sat back on her knees, her brows furrowing in contemplation. "I get it, but... if I don't try, I'll never know, right?"

"Cultivation is about surpassing limits." Her tone softened as she looked at him, a glint of determination sparking in her gaze.

"And I'm not afraid of a challenge, even if it seems impossible."

Zhao Tian gave her a thoughtful look.

He heard about Jao Ying from Qi Nue and realized that when she set her mind to something, there was no swaying her.

It was one of the reasons she was such a formidable alchemist; her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her boundless ambition drove her to constantly improve.

With a sigh, Zhao Tian conceded, "Fine, fine. I'll teach you what I can. But don't blame me if it doesn't work out as you hope."

"Deal!" she declared triumphantly, grinning ear to ear.

Without warning, she launched herself at him, pulling him into a hug that left him momentarily stunned.

"Alright, enough," Zhao Tian laughed, gently prying her arms off him.

"Now that you're done assaulting your disciple, can we get back to the task at hand?"

Yao Jing nodded her head "Tomorrow, be ready. I'll get everything prepared tonight... tools, containment seals, refining cauldrons... whatever we need, I'll have it packed and ready."

At this time, Qi Nue stepped out of the room and Yao Jing jumped to her feet dashing to her.

"Nue'errrrr~"

She hugged her tightly and complained "Nue'er, Tian didn't let me hug him, so let me hug you.. my dear disciple uwaaaa."

Qi Nue let out a faint chuckle and patted her head "Yes, yes.. Master."

She cast a glance at Zhao Tian and her gaze softened "Little Brother."

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