NOVEL NEXT Chapter 44: How Did He See Through It?
“I’ve met Miss Qin and Miss Xiao Huan,” Li Xun greeted warmly, his voice gentle, bringing a refreshing feeling like a spring breeze.
Earlier, from a distance, he had scanned with his spiritual sense and already knew the identities of these two.
“Young Master, you’re too kind. I… I’m just a maid…” Xiao Huan stammered nervously in response, flustered.
Although she could speak freely before her own lady, she was much more reserved in front of Li Xun.
“Why is Young Master Li not resting in his room so late? How did you end up here?” Qin Xueyi rose from her seat in the pavilion, a hint of surprise on her face.
“Just wandering around, not expecting to end up here,” Li Xun said as he stepped into the pavilion, walking toward her. “Miss Qin wouldn’t mind my company, would she?”
“Of course not,” Qin Xueyi replied with a smile, her face blooming like a field of flowers.
She stood in the pavilion, dressed in flowing white, her black hair dancing in the wind, her gaze soft like misty water, giving off a dreamlike aura.
She seemed like she might take flight at any moment and ascend to the heavens.
At this moment, she and Li Xun stood facing each other, looking like an immortal couple from a painting, an incredibly fitting pair.
“Please, have a seat, Young Master Li,” Qin Xueyi gestured to a chair in the pavilion and invited him to sit.
It just so happened that she had many questions about Li Xun and had been wondering how to ask him about the profound changes he had undergone compared to his previous life.
Now that he was here, she saw it as the perfect opportunity.
“Thank you,” Li Xun bowed slightly and took a seat.
Originally supposed to go to the treasury, Xiao Huan paused her tasks, hurriedly brewed a pot of tea, and brought it over.
Li Xun thanked her, took the tea, and sipped it leisurely.
Meanwhile, Qin Xueyi was pondering where to start with her questions.
Should she directly inquire about his cultivation level?
Would that be too abrupt?
After all, cultivation was a deeply personal matter, and even the closest of kin might not always be candid, let alone two people not yet married.
If she didn’t ask about his cultivation, then what should she ask instead?
As Qin Xueyi hesitated over which question to begin with, Li Xun set down his tea cup and spoke first. “Miss Qin, you’re versed in alchemy?”
“Hm?” Qin Xueyi raised her head in surprise, stunned. “What makes you ask that, Young Master Li?”
“Oh, nothing much,” Li Xun smiled, glancing at Xiao Huan. “I just happened to see a recipe in Miss Xiao Huan’s hand, so I got curious.”
“I see.” Qin Xueyi relaxed a bit and asked curiously, “Does Young Master Li also know alchemy?”
“No,” Li Xun shook his head.
Alchemy required an immense amount of time and effort, and those who specialized in alchemy or crafting generally weren’t particularly strong.
While such individuals were valuable in the cultivation world, they lacked personal combat prowess.
If his system ever rewarded him with such skills, he would gladly accept, but he wouldn’t consider spending the time to learn it himself.
“For someone like Miss Qin, the top prodigy of Luoye City, to still find time for alchemy—I’m truly impressed,” Li Xun said with a smile.
“Only a little,” Qin Xueyi replied, though instead of feeling pleased by his praise, she looked at Li Xun with a hint of suspicion.
Her instincts told her that Li Xun had noticed something but was choosing not to say it.
After all, she was well-known in Luoye City; everyone knew about her exceptional cultivation talent, but no one ever mentioned her knowing alchemy.
Besides, her previous self actually hadn’t known alchemy at all.
This was a skill brought back from her past life.
Who would have thought that due to her disorganized list of spiritual herbs, Li Xun would so easily recognize it as an alchemy recipe?
Fortunately, just by looking at the recipe, he wouldn’t be able to deduce that she was a reincarnated person.
“If I’m not mistaken, this is a recipe for refining Purple Cloud Pills, right?” Li Xun asked with a light smile.
At these words, Qin Xueyi’s heart skipped a beat.
How could he tell? Didn’t he just say he didn’t understand alchemy? And now, not only did he recognize it as an alchemical recipe, but he also correctly identified it as one for Purple Cloud Pills?
Alchemy is incredibly intricate, with countless recipes that can vary dramatically depending on a single ingredient.
Purple Cloud Pills were widely known, but few had ever seen the recipe.
Many alchemists guarded their formulas closely to prevent others from reproducing their unique elixirs.
Yet, Li Xun, with just a casual glance, managed to identify it accurately as a Purple Cloud Pill recipe.
If word got out, it would certainly draw countless alchemy masters eager to take him as a disciple.
Looking at Li Xun, Qin Xueyi found herself unable to see through the mysterious air surrounding him. “Nothing escapes your eyes, Young Master Li. Yes, this is indeed a recipe for Purple Cloud Pills.”
Her skill in maintaining composure was excellent, and although Li Xun had seen through the recipe, she kept her cool, showing no trace of surprise.
“What a coincidence.” Li Xun flipped his hand, revealing a jade bottle in his palm, which held a faintly purple pill. “I happen to have a Purple Cloud Pill here. I’d like to gift it to you, Miss Qin.”
He had only guessed on a whim, never expecting to be right.
The system hadn’t let him down after all—Qin Xueyi’s paper did indeed contain a recipe, and it really was for Purple Cloud Pills.
Yet, knowing it was a Purple Cloud Pill piqued his curiosity about Qin Xueyi.
For Li Xun, the Purple Cloud Pill was invaluable, enhancing one’s spiritual essence and honing perception.
But for Qin Xueyi, it held limited use; in her current state, she hadn’t even developed spiritual perception.
What did she need with a Purple Cloud Pill?
“This…” Qin Xueyi froze. She hadn’t expected that after seeing through her recipe, Li Xun would casually take out a Purple Cloud Pill as if it had been prepared just for her.
This almost felt surreal, like something preordained.
“Young Master Li, this is too precious,” she instinctively began to refuse.
But Li Xun stood up, smiling. “It’s a token of my goodwill. Please, accept it.”
“It’s getting late, so I should take my leave now,” he added, turning and walking away.
Qin Xueyi watched his retreating figure, dazed, as if his visit tonight had been solely to deliver her a Purple Cloud Pill.
Had he somehow known she needed it?
A whirlwind of emotions stirred in her heart.
In her previous life, she had cast aside everything for her cultivation.
And now, in this life…
She hadn’t even taken a single step toward her goals, yet here Li Xun was, presenting her with a Purple Cloud Pill.
Suddenly, Qin Xueyi stood and softly called out, “Young Master Li, wait a moment!”
He paused and turned, surprised. “Is there something else?”
Gathering a surge of courage, Qin Xueyi spoke slowly, “Young Master Li… would you be willing… to help me with something?”