After leaving the Lin Family, Luo Xiu drove straight to Wan Yao Hall.

He had exhausted all the medicinal power stored in the Qihuang Technique while refining the Holy Origin Golden Pill. Now, he was in urgent need of finding herbs to absorb and replenish it.

However, the herbs at Wan Yao Hall were not very mature, and many were artificially cultivated, containing very limited medicinal power. Luo Xiu absorbed several baskets' worth, but even then, not even ten percent of the Qihuang Technique's medicinal power was restored. It was a drop in the ocean.

Still, it was better than nothing. At the very least, he had regained some medicinal power.

With this small replenishment to the Qihuang Technique, Luo Xiu felt much more relaxed, both inside and out. The Essence Blood he had consumed was also slowly recovering.

After absorbing the herbs, Luo Xiu walked out of the room and happened to run into Li Jiuzhen.

"Teacher Li, long time no see."

Li Jiuzhen looked at Luo Xiu's weathered appearance and couldn't help but sigh. "I heard you had come to Wan Yao Hall, Young Friend Luo, so I rushed right over. How did the alchemy go this time?"

Luo Xiu smiled. "Thanks to you, Teacher Li, everything went smoothly."

"That's good to hear."

Suddenly recalling something, Luo Xiu said, "By the way, Teacher Li, there's something I'd like to ask you about."

Li Jiuzhen said in surprise, "With your abilities, Young Friend Luo, what could you possibly need to consult this old man about?"

Luo Xiu replied, "My master always said that no one in this world is omnipotent or omniscient. There are things I know that you may not, and things you know that I may not."

Li Jiuzhen stroked his beard. "A sound argument."

Luo Xiu got straight to the point. "It's about Lin Xiyue. I hadn't seen her for three months, and now that I'm back, I noticed her belly hasn't grown at all. It's extremely strange."

Hearing this, Li Jiuzhen furrowed his brow. "Now that you mention it, I've been quite concerned about that myself. In fact, I saw Miss Lin a few days ago, and just as you said, there was absolutely no change in her belly. Meanwhile, Yao Xinna, who is at a similar stage in her pregnancy, is already showing significantly."

Luo Xiu said, "When I saw her earlier, I checked her discreetly and found nothing wrong. Her pulse and other vital signs were all normal."

"That is strange indeed."

Li Jiuzhen stroked his chin, pondering for a moment before saying, "Young Friend Luo, allow me to consult some ancient texts. I will inform you immediately if I find anything."

"Thank you. I appreciate the help."

After leaving Wan Yao Hall, Luo Xiu returned to the Sun Family.

「In the blink of an eye, night fell.」

「Sea City Riviera.」

「Number One Villa.」

Lin Xiyue, wearing a loose white dress with her long hair pinned up, walked through the gate carrying several bags of food. She found Ye Xingzhou in the yard, drenched in sweat from his cultivation. It was only after getting engaged to him that she realized he was a martial artist, and a strong one at that.

Watching Ye Xingzhou's figure, Lin Xiyue couldn't help but think of that other man. The man she remembered was always lazy. He only liked to fish and had never cultivated as diligently as Ye Xingzhou. Even on the rare occasion he did cultivate, it was just some lazy warm-up exercises before he lay down to play on his phone, scrolling through short videos of beautiful women...

For a moment, Lin Xiyue felt reluctant to disturb Ye Xingzhou. She just stood there quietly, watching him, her mind filled with thoughts of the other man.

Sensing a presence, Ye Xingzhou stopped his movements, turning to Lin Xiyue with an apologetic look. "Sorry, Xi Yue... I lost track of time while cultivating. I was planning to take you out for dinner tonight."

"No need. The food outside is expensive and unhygienic; it's better to make it at home." Lin Xiyue smiled gently, lifting the bags in her hands as she walked toward the house. "My mom made all this. I packed a portion for you, and it's still hot. Just wait a moment, I'll go to the kitchen and get some plates."

"Let me get them," Ye Xingzhou hurriedly followed.

"Don't worry about it. You must be tired from cultivating. You should rest."

Entering the living room, Lin Xiyue placed the bags of food on the table and went into the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks. Ye Xingzhou walked over to the table to see what there was to eat. After cultivating for most of the day, he was indeed starving.

Suddenly, he saw an exquisitely simple sandalwood box in one of the bags. It seemed utterly out of place among the other food containers.

What is this... Who uses a wooden box for food?

Driven by curiosity, he picked up the box and opened it.

As the lid came off, an intense golden light burst forth. A soul-refreshing medicinal fragrance quickly filled the air, condensing into a faint golden cloud.

Ye Xingzhou froze instantly, his eyes widening.

Is this... a Heavenly Grade Elixir?

The Ye Family was an ancient martial family. As the family's young master, he was worldly and knowledgeable, having been exposed to elixirs since childhood. Even though this was his first time seeing one, he recognized it at a glance.

Legend has it that only Heavenly Grade Elixirs glow, and when exposed to the air, the medicinal power they release forms extraordinary phenomena.

He murmured to himself, swallowing hard as he stared at the ethereal golden cloud before him.

Lin Xiyue... How could she have a Heavenly Grade Elixir?

For a moment, it felt like a dream, completely unreal. But he quickly suppressed his shock, and a greedy thought sparked in his mind.

Who wouldn't want such a dreamlike treasure? How Lin Xiyue had obtained it wasn't important. What was important was that he had to get his hands on it now!

Lin Xiyue... I'm sorry. With this Heavenly Grade Elixir, our Ye Family can not only rise from the ashes but even surpass our former glory! At worst, I'll just have to treat you and your family better in the future.

A moment later, Lin Xiyue returned to the living room holding several plates and some chopsticks.

Ye Xingzhou was sitting at the table, wiping the sweat from his face with a towel. He asked nonchalantly, "Xi Yue, what tasty treat is in this wooden box?"

"Uh... Oh, this? It's my medicine, to ensure a safe pregnancy." Lin Xiyue gave a vague reply, reaching for the box. She opened it for a quick glance, and seeing the pill was still inside, she placed the box in her handbag.

Ye Xingzhou secretly observed her expression and couldn't help but smile to himself. He breathed an inward sigh of relief, now certain that Lin Xiyue had no idea it was a Heavenly Grade Elixir. Otherwise, she would have noticed he'd swapped it.

"You go ahead and eat. Clean up the dishes yourself later; I should head back now."

"So soon? Don't you want to go for a walk later?"

"No, I can't stay up late. I need to get to bed early."

"Right. Okay, then. I'll see you tomorrow. I'll stop by your company for a visit."

"Mhm."

Watching Lin Xiyue's retreating figure, a smirk played on Ye Xingzhou's lips.

What a foolish woman. Holding a priceless treasure without having any idea what it is. It serves her right that I swapped it!

With that, he tossed his chopsticks aside, shot a disdainful look at the food on the table, and went upstairs to wake the sleeping Zhu Zhen.

"Mom, wake up! I've got something incredible!"

"What is it?"

"A Heavenly Grade Elixir! There's no time to lose. To prevent any complications, I need to have someone take it back to the Capital City immediately!"

...

After returning to the Lin Family Villa, Lin Xiyue locked herself in her room.

She opened the small wooden box and gazed at the round, smooth elixir, white as a pearl, inside.

Can this elixir really cure my illness? But given Luo Xiu's abilities, he must be confident.

With that thought, she followed Luo Xiu's instructions, using a small knife to divide the elixir into ten portions before dissolving one in water to drink.

「The next day.」

Early in the morning, the maid's frantic scream echoed through the villa: "Master! Madam! It's terrible! Something awful has happened! It's the Young Miss... she's in trouble!"

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