Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 303 - 179: Love to Steal Others’ Hard-Grown Flowers (Part 2)

"Master?"

Ye Qingchen, dressed in a fresh scholar’s robe, straightened up, saluted in surprise.

Beside him were the Eighth and Ninth Senior Sisters, who had previously greeted You Su. They rolled up their thin sleeves and wiped the fragrant sweat from their foreheads with their wrists, then also saluted the Third Elder.

The Third Elder frowned slightly, nodded in acknowledgment.

"I’m here to fetch a Spirit Medicine for You Su, you all continue with your tasks."

Hearing this, Ye Qingchen’s expression stiffened, and he hurriedly said, "Master! The herbs in the Hundred Herbs Garden are all priceless treasures! They were all personally planted one by one by the Master leading us ten True Disciples! The herbs meant as gifts for guests should be taken from the nine-tiered terrace below."

Ye Qingchen naturally ignored the eleventh new disciple, Shi Yan.

The Eighth Senior Sister and Ninth Senior Sister, dressed in purple and blue skirts respectively, kept their heads down, not daring to speak, only stealing glances with their peripheral vision at the young man following the Third Elder. The Ninth Senior Sister’s eyes gleamed repeatedly, feeling that after a month, the boy’s temperament had deepened even more.

"Are you teaching me how to do things?" The Third Elder asked coldly, her towering and plump figure exuding an oppressive presence.

You Su internally thanked his stars, as the Third Elder, despite disliking him, had never spoken to him in such a tone.

Ye Qingchen gritted his teeth and lowered his head, speaking sincerely: "Disciple would not dare! It’s just that these are the results of our brothers’ and sisters’ efforts, Qingchen has long formed an attachment with them, and truly cannot bear to see them given away to outsiders."

The Third Elder lightly shook her beautiful head, feeling quite helpless with her second disciple:

"If Zixun or Sihan were to say these words, I might believe a bit, but it happens to be you. Every time you routinely come to the Hundred Herbs Garden to care for the herbs, aren’t you bringing them along to care for others while you keep an eye on that Red Immortal Flower before you?"

In front of Ye Qingchen indeed swayed a small, crimson flower, with slender petals and dense stamens, like a poised red fairy.

Pei Zixun and Cha Sihan were indeed the names of the Eighth and Ninth Senior Sisters, both youthful female cultivators with lowered heads, feeling deeply moved, silently noting that their hard work was recognized by the Master.

Ye Qingchen, having his lie exposed, fell silent, saying at last:

"Why does the Master wish to reward Mr. You? If it’s for body strengthening, the herbs here are not suitable for Mr. You in the Middle Spirit Platform Realm."

The Third Elder hid the dislike in her eyes well, as this second disciple was increasingly defying the Master’s intent, but due to his status and their longtime relationship, she endured. She sighed, for all men were detestable, and compared to You Su, Ye Qingchen was not so unpleasant.

"The rule of not privately picking herbs from the Hundred Herbs Garden was set by me, you don’t need to remind me. I’ll have him try, if it doesn’t work, I have other plans." The Third Elder said impatiently, "As for why he’s being rewarded, it’s not your concern."

"Understood." Ye Qingchen quickly bowed his head in apology, his molars clenching, causing his cheek to bulge slightly.

The Eighth and Ninth Senior Sisters, upon hearing this, hurriedly escaped the herbal field, retreating behind the Third Elder. Ye Qingchen, too, stepped back heavily, his gaze fixed on the calm-faced You Su.

"You Su, give it a try, the herbs here are rare treasures, possessing their own spirituality. You can only take the herb that resonates with you, that’s the rule. If nothing resonates, I’ll take you to another herbal field."

"Thank you, Third Elder."

You Su cupped his hands in thanks; given the situation, refusing the Third Elder’s gift in front of Ye Qingchen would be an affront to her. Thus, You Su resolutely approached the Hundred Herbs Garden, fragrant with medicinal herbs.

He wandered within, examining the herbs one by one with his Divine Sense. Familiar with the Earth Scroll of Joyful Union Skill, he had some knowledge of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. The Spirit Medicines he could name here all had unique miraculous effects, not to mention those he couldn’t even name.

Ye Qingchen watched from the back, internally mocking the way You Su wandered back and forth. These Spirit Medicines had their own spirituality, and being treasures of heaven and earth, they would not easily consent to be picked by you. A crude approach would only diminish the efficacy of the Spirit Medicine.

The two beautiful fairies were also worriedly watching You Su. They had already reached the Condensed Water Lower Realm and spent their days with these herbs, yet forming a connection with even one herb proved elusive so far. Even the exceptionally gifted, high-cultivation Mr. Ye could only resonate with a few herbs, and faced with the Red Immortal Flower he yearned for, it had yet to ’give its consent’ in years.

Only the Third Elder watched You Su with deep eyes, her brows furrowing and relaxing from time to time.

You Su continued to wander, but it was because he was torn about which herb to choose.

From the previous conversation, he had thought forming a connection with a Spirit Medicine was extremely difficult. However, when he emitted Profound Qi, he was effortlessly accepted by the surrounding flora.

In a trance, he suddenly felt a surge of heat. This heat was very special; though he could feel its extreme temperature, it didn’t burn.

You Su focused his Divine Sense and found that the heat source was indeed the Red Immortal Flower Ye Qingchen had painstakingly cultivated.

"Third Elder, could you tell me the effects of the Red Immortal Flower?"

The Third Elder hesitated, not expecting You Su to choose this one. Is he... siding with me against the others?

"Sihan, you may explain it to him."

The Ninth Senior Sister was suddenly called upon by the Master, and quickly recited: "The Red Immortal Flower is a lower-tier Immortal Elixir, named for its appearance resembling a Female Immortal. It takes three hundred years to mature, with a flowering period of ten years. This flower feeds on the fire Qi of heaven and earth, making it a treasure of pure yang. It can be used as medicine or for Body Refinement, boasting multiple uses. Once refined, fire cannot harm, allowing even the freedom to roam in magma."