Chapter Twenty-Nine: You Are Not Worthy of Seeing My Master

She pondered for a moment and asked, "The medicinal pills you hold—could you spare a few for me?"

Upon hearing this, the Goddess remained silent for a while before saying with difficulty, "These are Heaven-grade pills. However, since you saved my life, it is only fair to give you some."

With a flick of her hand, the remaining half-bottle of pills appeared in Lin Jun’s possession. Ji Qingyou nodded, grasped the bottle, and steered the divine puppet away. Though she felt that demanding payment from a severely injured woman bordered on taking advantage of her plight, her assessment of the woman’s injuries suggested that these "Heaven-grade pills," while precious, would not truly heal her. By bringing them to her master, perhaps he could use them to save the woman’s life.

As she departed, Ye Qingxian’s expression grew even more agonizing. Relying on the last remnants of medicinal power in her body, she struggled to neutralize the curse inflicted upon her by the Golden Light Patriarch.

...

That night, Ji Qingyou returned silently, piloting the divine puppet. She arrived outside her master’s door and knocked gently. "Master, I have returned."

Inside the Peak Master’s hall, Lin Jun was meditating. Seeing Ji Qingyou return, he smiled. Ji Qingyou recounted the day's events and took the emerald-green pills from her robes. Instantly, a surge of majestic life force filled the air, as if spring had arrived.

Lin Jun’s gaze fell upon the pills; if he was not mistaken, these were rare "Heaven-grade pills."

At the same time, Ji Qingyou’s concerned voice rang out. "Master, you injured yourself some time ago while saving me. Though I do not know your current condition, it has weighed heavily on my heart. These pills are at least Heaven-grade; perhaps they have some value to you. If they can restore your health, it would set my mind at ease."

As she spoke, she respectfully offered the pills. Seeing this, although his own injuries were already minor, Lin Jun felt a warmth in his heart. "You are thoughtful." Touched by his disciple’s sincerity, Lin Jun did not refuse and smilingly accepted them. "My condition is no longer a concern, but since you saved a life today, you might as well see it through to the end. Take this pill first to restore your own vitality."

Lin Jun bestowed one of the pills upon her. Seeing this, a flicker of emotion crossed Ji Qingyou’s eyes—her master never forgot his disciples, no matter the situation. Without further hesitation, she swallowed the pill.

Suddenly, the system's voice chimed in Lin Jun’s ear:

[Ding! Hundredfold return successful. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the God-grade Azure Emperor Longevity Pill!]

A plump, azure pill appeared in Lin Jun’s sleeve. He smiled slightly and brought it out. Immediately, a vast, swirling mist emerged, carrying a life force nearly a hundred times stronger than the previous pills; just one breath of it felt like being rejuvenated.

Watching this "magnificent" pill, Ji Qingyou’s eyes widened in shock. What grade was this? She had never seen anything like it in her past life.

"This is called the Azure Emperor Longevity Pill. Take it and save the person you intended to help. Do not leave a task unfinished; it might affect your destiny."

Lin Jun placed the pill in her hand. Ji Qingyou’s eyes welled with emotion. Her master was truly too kind. He allowed her to take this pill—the likes of which she had never even seen—to save someone she had only met once, all out of concern for her own fortune. Truth be told, facing a pill of such unfathomable quality, she had initially cared little for the other woman’s survival, but she could not disobey her master’s command. She no longer dared to guess what level of master he truly was; perhaps this act held some profound purpose.

"As you command, Master," she said, bowing respectfully before departing.

Lin Jun slowly closed his eyes and returned to his cultivation.

Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Sword Peak, inside the Sect Master’s hall, the Heavenly Sword Venerable was discussing matters with a group of figures shrouded in black smoke. He suddenly caught sight of a stream of light departing and, turning his gaze toward the darkness in the direction of the Myriad Laws Peak, his eyes burned with naked killing intent.

...

Ji Qingyou returned to the cave to find the white-clad Goddess had fallen into a deep coma, her injuries now spiraling out of control.

"You are lucky to have encountered my master," Ji Qingyou whispered. With a flicker of reluctance, she flicked her finger, and the "Azure Emperor Longevity Pill" fell into the woman’s mouth.

In an instant, the woman’s entire body turned a vibrant green!

*Boom!*

A majestic aura of the Deity Transformation stage erupted, then suddenly receded.

The white-clad Goddess, who had been lying on the ground, stood up as if perfectly whole, her eyes filled with shock. "You saved me?"

She felt the curse within her neutralized in an instant, and her cultivation had been directly elevated to the late stage of Deity Transformation! She felt she had encountered a true master.

"To be precise, it was my master. My master accepted your pills and felt he owed you a favor, so he sent me to save your life," Ji Qingyou said coldly.

The Goddess was stunned. She hailed from the Supreme Dao Palace in the Divine Province, yet she had never heard of a pill that could restore one to full health in an instant! And she was at the Deity Transformation stage! Who exactly was this person’s master?

"Wait!" the white-clad Goddess said urgently. She had previously thought they were extorting her, but she hadn't expected to be saved, let alone have her cultivation boosted.

"My apologies," she said, steeling herself as she approached Ji Qingyou. "I am from the Supreme Dao Palace of the Divine Province. I am indebted to this senior for saving my life. Is it possible to meet them?"

"You are not worthy," Ji Qingyou replied, shaking her head. As if anyone could just see her master!

A flash of disappointment crossed the Goddess's eyes. If she could befriend such a senior, this dangerous trip to these barbarian lands would not have been in vain.

"In that case, it was rude of me to ask. May I at least know this senior’s name?" the Goddess asked, unwilling to give up.

"I am not at liberty to say." Ji Qingyou waved her hand and walked away, leaving the Goddess standing there in disappointment.

...

Back at the Myriad Laws Peak, as Lin Jun meditated, the system’s voice suddenly rang out.

[Detection: Disciple Ji Qingyou has performed a great virtuous deed. This system has glimpsed a trace of innate destiny. In the Wang Family Village of the Great Yan Kingdom, there is a prodigy with the potential of an Immortal Venerable. Host, proceed at once to take them as a disciple!]

[Reward: Immortal Venerable Gift Pack!]

Lin Jun was startled, then filled with joy. Indeed, good deeds bring good rewards!