Chapter Fifty-Seven: Is It Okay to Share a Cup with a Good Brother?
“I’m an open and upright cultivator, why should I be sneaky?”
Upon hearing Yun Zhonghe’s words, Mu Jixue immediately rebutted.
An upright person has nothing to fear from any shadow. As a righteous cultivator, shouldn’t one be open and honest? Hiding things wasn’t her style.
Indeed, Yun Zhonghe had expected her reply. Up until now, she hadn’t faced many big challenges and remained relatively simple and naive. She had always lived in Lin’s greenhouse and didn’t have much guile.
In fact, it was evident from her lack of concealment towards Yun Zhonghe that she spoke her mind.
Call it frankness or a little bit stupid, it’s still commendable.
“Hsnow, I think Yun Brother makes a lot of sense. We’re not in Cangzhou City; who knows what could happen. We should keep our guard up, hide our abilities to save ourselves when things get critical.”
Comparatively, Lin Zhongyu was far more astute than Mu Jixue.
“After all, the outside world is different from inside the city and sect. There are many demonic cultivators and evil cultivators!”
She had struggled to rise from adversity and thus had a more mature mindset.
Lin Zhongyu’s thought process was longer and wider. Yun Zhonghe’s ideas fit right into her, aligning her with his thinking seamlessly.
Unlike Mu Jixue, whose thoughts were narrow and shallow, when Yun Zhonghe poured his experience into her, her head was quickly overwhelmed and she felt ready to faint.
“Since Xiao Yu said so… alright then.”
Mu Jixue was convinced, and since Lin Zhongyu had spoken up, she could only nod her agreement.
Huang Aotian felt she was being overshadowed again—her invisible cat ears and tail drooping down.
Parenting kids is tough. She always wants to compete with Yun Zhonghe, but Yun Zhonghe is way more experienced due to having lived two lives. Comparing them is like comparing an elephant to a chipmunk—all sorts of differences without any real comparison.
Yun Zhonghe noticed Mu Jixue’s low spirits but misunderstood her frustration.
As a good brother, how could he ignore his bro’s emotions? Bros exist to make you happy!
Yun Zhonghe cleared his throat, “Mu Girl, your words just now were excellent. Cultivators indeed should be straightforward. I didn’t expect your cultivation level and dedication to be so high.”
Pleasing her, Mu Jixue’s ears perked up instantly.
“Well, not quite as exaggerated, but you and Xiao Yu are right. The world outside is full of hidden dangers, and caution can save us. I guess I didn’t think enough about it.”
Her dejected look swiftly turned proud. Her expansive heart surged with emotion, making Lin Zhongyu glance over with surprise.
Jiexue really does have a huge heart…
Mu Jixue’s spirits finally lifted. Praised by Yun Zhonghe, she felt proud for the first time in front of Lin Zhongyu.
Lin Zhongyu felt happy too. She sensed Mu Jixue might start warming up to Yun Zhonghe.
Yun Zhonghe felt quite satisfied, finding Huang Aotian easy to handle and believing she took his advice.
On another note…
Since you got some fun, shouldn’t we give each other a turn? Time to hit the main point!
“By the way, do you guys have any recovery pills? When I divided the pills, I realized I forgot to bring mine. Maybe I used them all up practicing at home.”
A lie indeed!
Yun Zhonghe actually had spiritual recovery pills on him. How could a trustworthy buddy forget such things?
He’s just looking for an excuse.
“Are you seriously that careless?”
Yun Zhonghe smiled. “I woke up late this morning and was rushed. If you have any extra, I’ll trade improvement pills for recovery ones, one for one.”
That was the goal.
Use a pill exchange as an excuse to pass the top-grade foundation establishment pill, accelerating Huang Aotian’s cultivation.
Straight-up giving would be hard to swallow given the abundance he’d already provided. He needed a new tactic to justify giving away the pill.
This excuse was perfect.
In terms of value, recovery pills surely aren’t as valuable as cultivation-improvement pills. The materials for the latter cost more and are rarer.
Nonetheless, during missions, recovery pills are essential. Outdoors there’s constant risk, no time to focus on cultivation.
One-for-one trading sounds fair.
“Yun Brother, don’t bother. We can share some with you. And such an exchange would be unfair to you.”
Lin Zhongyu waved her hand, offering to share.
But Yun Zhonghe declined, seizing this chance to give away pills. For him, improvement pills offer no benefit now. It’s better given to her.
Naturally, he couldn’t say that directly. Instead, he justified:
“No, I won’t burden my friends for my mistakes. My dignity prevents me.”
“Yun Brother…”
Lin Zhongyu was overwhelmed. Yun Zhonghe’s attitude deeply impressed her.
“Now…”
Mu Jixue smirked, finally seeing a flaw in Yun Zhonghe. Smug satisfaction exuded.
She brought lots of recovery medicines!
Actually, these weren’t necessary, but Master Youyue prepared them out of concern for her before she took a preliminary mission.
Mu Jixue barely prepared much herself, spending her days in dreamy bliss.
Nevertheless, she excelled in preparations.
“Yun Brother, going out isn’t wise without thorough preparation. Anyway, I have plenty of recovery pills. Let’s trade.”
Reaching into her pouch, Mu Jixue pulled out a tiny porcelain bottle with an ice flower pattern.
This porcelain was her treasure. Drinking medicine from it increased efficacy. Mu Jixue frequently used it.
Lin Zhongyu knew about this bottle well.
Yun Zhonghe took it from her, habitually opened it, and gulped down its contents.
“What are you doing, Yun Zhonghe?”
Mu Jixue froze. Moist lips slightly parted in confusion.
She had used this bottle early today, drinking directly from her own lips.
Yet Yun Zhonghe guzzled down all the contents instantly.
Mu Jixue widened her eyes.
Even Lin Zhongyu stood frozen.
