Qing Tan's cold ailment grew increasingly severe, which meant the two spent longer and longer periods together in the alchemy furnace.
Extended close contact naturally strengthened their bond. In fact, if Lin Dong wasn't around, Lin Xuan and Qing Tan could easily be mistaken for an inseparable couple.
As the cold intensified, the Yin Pearls that Chi Ling refined from it also increased.
However, Lin Xuan had the system reward of innate Yin Sha energy, which was even more effective than Qing Tan's cold energy.
In other words, the Yin Pearls didn't have much effect on him now.
As for Qing Tan, her body's excess cold energy rendered the Yin Pearls practically useless.
After some thought, Lin Xuan decided to give the extra Yin Pearls to Lin Dong.
Their current relationship was almost fully open, except for the secret of the system.
Everything else, they knew thoroughly.
Lin Xuan's understanding of Lin Dong was so deep that he probably knew him better than Lin Dong knew himself.
Moreover, because of Qing Tan, Lin Xuan and Lin Dong shared a naturally closer bond.
Although Lin Xuan and Qing Tan hadn't officially announced anything, his parents tacitly approved of the relationship.
Lin Dong, besides being Lin Xuan's younger cousin, could one day even become his brother-in-law!
After an hour, Lin Xuan and Qing Tan came out.
"Lin Xuan, how's Qing Tan's cold now?"
"Do you know the cause of her cold?"
"Is there a way to cure it completely?"
Seeing them emerge, Lin Dong immediately rushed over with concern.
His legs had gone numb from waiting outside!
"Don't worry. Qing Tan's cold isn't necessarily bad.
You see how quickly she cultivates....it's actually comparable to you.
It's just the advantage of her constitution."
"As for a permanent cure, there may be a way, but I haven't figured it out yet."
Lin Xuan supported Qing Tan and calmly answered Lin Dong's questions.
Then he pulled Lin Dong aside and said, "By the way, let me show you a treasure."
"What treasure?" Lin Dong asked, puzzled.
Lin Xuan opened his palm, revealing seven ice-white Yin Pearls.
"Yin…what is this?" Lin Dong quickly corrected himself.
So persistent… Lin Xuan couldn't help but find Lin Dong's attempt at calm amusing.
No matter how he tried to hide, it was all visible to Lin Xuan.
"These are 'Yin Pearls,' condensed from Qing Tan's cold energy.
They contain extremely potent Yin Sha energy.
I've tested them, and they're very useful for late Di-Yuan Realm cultivation.
I'm giving them to you."
Lin Xuan emphasized the term "Yin Pearls," the name Lin Dong himself had given them.
"So many?" Lin Dong was a little surprised. He wondered if Lin Xuan had forcibly extracted Qing Tan's cold to get them.
Previously, when he had helped Qing Tan with the Stone Talisman, only three or four Yin Pearls condensed at a time.
"There weren't this many before. Usually just three to five.
But Qing Tan's cold is getting stronger, so more Yin Pearls form," Lin Xuan explained, preempting any misunderstanding.
Although Lin Dong hadn't pursued Qing Tan in the original story, he always treated her like a younger sister, caring for her deeply.
"Lin Xuan, how did you manage to condense cold energy into Yin Pearls?" Lin Dong couldn't help asking, glancing at Lin Xuan's hand.
This was the same as the Stone Talisman's effect… could Lin Xuan have acquired multiple talismans too? Lin Dong's mind started racing.
"Lin Dong, this concerns my secret. I've already told you enough, and I'm trusting you by sharing the Yin Pearls.
Don't tell anyone," Lin Xuan said coldly, handing them over.
He was deliberately reminding Lin Dong not to pry too much.
To learn his secret, one would have to trade secrets in return!
He still had the task of winning Lin Dong's trust, which was not yet complete.
To succeed, Lin Dong would need to be completely unguarded and willing to reveal the existence of the ancestral Stone.
Lin Xuan planned to slowly open Lin Dong's heart.
"Thanks, Lin Xuan!"
Lin Dong held the Yin Pearls, feeling guilty.
He had never shared his own secret with Lin Xuan, yet Lin Xuan, to help Qing Tan, willingly revealed his treasure and even shared the Yin Pearls. Lin Xuan could have kept them all for himself.
Compared to him, Lin Xuan's personal charm was overwhelming.
Truly… Lin Dong felt deeply moved.
Seeing Lin Dong's grateful and guilty expression, Lin Xuan felt secretly pleased.
My naive little cousin… notice how much I care, and maybe you'll be honest with me soon!
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