Chapter 437: Chapter 273: Essence Blood as a Gift, Terrifying Reputation

"Mmm, a delicate fragrance and a sweet aftertaste. This truly is a rare, fine tea."

Tantai Feiyue elegantly lifted her teacup, gestured toward Yan Mingyi, then took a delicate sip and nodded in praise.

Yan Mingyi felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze. She picked up her own teacup and said softly, "I am glad you like it, Sister."

Nearby, Xu Hanji quietly accepted the second cup of tea from Yan Mingyi. Their fingertips brushed for a moment before parting. She said in a low voice, "Thank you."

But as she raised her eyes to the lake outside, her gaze inadvertently brushed past Lin Changheng, and a faint, complex emotion flickered in her cool eyes.

Lin Changheng lifted his teacup and took a light sip. He suddenly said to Yan Mingyi, "Mingyi, go fetch that box of Jade Dew Pearls that a Pill Seeker gifted us the other day. Feiyue loves this kind of Spirit Fruit, and Hanji should like it as well."

Yan Mingyi understood and rose gracefully. "I’ll go get it now."

After she left, only three remained in the pavilion. Tantai Feiyue toyed with her teacup, looking at Lin Changheng with a half-smile. "Brother Lin certainly knows how to order people around."

Lin Changheng met her gaze and said frankly, "Mingyi has worked hard managing Moonrest Island for me over the years."

Xu Hanji suddenly spoke in a low voice. "This lake view is lovely." She looked out the window. "Compared to the treacherous rapids of the Black Water River, it has a charm of its own."

Lin Changheng followed her gaze. The lake’s surface shimmered, and a few Spirit Birds skimmed across the water. It was indeed a peaceful and serene sight. He said gently, "If you like it, you can stay on the island for a few more days."

Xu Hanji nodded lightly.

Tantai Feiyue stopped her teasing and got down to business. "Brother Xujun wanted to come with us, but the clan cannot be without a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to preside over matters. So he had to give up the idea, leaving it to us to come and wish you a long life."

"That’s understandable. I appreciate the sentiment."

Lin Changheng nodded, appearing magnanimous and unconcerned.

"Oh, right, Brother Lin, here is some Profound Edge Vulture Essence Blood that our family has collected over the years..."

Xu Hanji continued, taking out a batch of Essence Blood stored in a specially made box. "Consider this part of our birthday gift."

She then took out another specially prepared gift, worth over a thousand Spirit Stones and quite valuable.

"Your family is very thoughtful."

Lin Changheng glanced primarily at the Essence Blood in the box, and with a wave of his hand, he put the gifts away.

This Profound Edge Vulture Essence Blood was very important to him. The Insight Skill, created through Spirit Stealing, was particularly useful when combined with his Spirit Detecting Skill and Qi Observation Skill. The "Divine Light" produced by this union of the Three Skills was exceptionally effective.

Now, with a new accumulation from Spirit Stealing for his Insight Skill, its effects would naturally be taken to the next level.

His heart filled with anticipation. Just then, Yan Mingyi returned holding a Jade Box filled with crystal-clear Spirit Fruits. She placed the Spirit Fruits in the center of the stone table and said with a smile, "Please try some, my two Sisters, and see if they are to your liking."

...

Surprisingly, the scene that followed contained no scheming or veiled barbs.

The three women were all clever, and instead, they cultivated a harmonious atmosphere. They warmed up to each other quickly, growing familiar and even whispering confidences, making it seem as if they were excluding Lin Changheng.

Lin Changheng didn’t mind this at all; in fact, he was happy to see it, smiling as he watched them and drank his tea.

「That evening.」

Lin Changheng was in his Secluded Meditation Chamber, preparing to perform Spirit Stealing on the Essence Blood.

Suddenly, he heard faint footsteps outside the door. He didn’t even need to scan with his Divine Sense; from the rhythm of the steps, Lin Changheng knew it was Tantai Feiyue.

A smile curled his lips. He paused his actions and, with a seemingly casual flick of his sleeve, a gentle force surged forth, silently raising the incredibly heavy Dragon-Breaking Stone.

In the next moment, a graceful figure in white darted through the opening with incredible agility, bringing a fragrant breeze with her. The stone door then gently closed.

The Luminous Stones inside the chamber cast a soft halo of light, illuminating Tantai Feiyue’s incomparably radiant face.

She had changed into a more form-fitting dress that outlined her breathtaking curves. It was a stark contrast to her luxurious daytime attire, adding a touch of seductive charm.

She crossed her arms, leaning leisurely against the newly closed stone door. Her beautiful eyes, holding a half-smile, sized up Lin Changheng, who was seated cross-legged on a cushion. Her red lips parted, and her voice carried a trace of lazy teasing:

"Well, well. Our Master Alchemist Lin, our Isle Master Lin. With your one-hundredth birthday fast approaching, you’re not outside admiring the moon and sipping tea with your beautiful confidantes, but hiding alone in this cold chamber, working so diligently?"

Her words were teasing, but deep in the eyes that looked at Lin Changheng was hidden... a longing visible to the naked eye.

Lin Changheng didn’t respond to her teasing, simply gazing back at her quietly. In the air, the subtle, refreshing fragrance seemed to grow stronger, silently entwining around him.

He reached out a hand and made a gentle gesture. Instantly, a vast yet gentle wave of Magical Power rushed out, wrapping around Tantai Feiyue. Amidst her soft cry of surprise, she was pulled into his arms and seated on his lap.

But Tantai Feiyue’s beautiful eyes couldn’t help but widen slightly. She had been caught so off guard that she had subconsciously stirred her Magical Power to push him away, but her efforts were like paper against Lin Changheng’s Magical Power. She couldn’t resist in the slightest and was pulled directly into his embrace, pressed tightly against his solid chest.

Their bodies were pressed close together. Through the thin layers of fabric, they could clearly feel each other’s warmth and heartbeat. Tantai Feiyue’s senses were filled with Lin Changheng’s familiar masculine scent, mingled with the faint aroma of herbs.

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