Chapter 4

"This... what is this?"

Jiang Nan Nan looked at the pill emitting a dark green glow in Xu Nian'an's hand, her eyes widening instantly.

She didn't know what this thing was, but it looked extremely valuable at first glance.

It was definitely not something a girl like her, living in a rural village, could afford.

In fact, that was indeed the case.

The Black Tortoise Divine Pill was one of the finest medicinal pills, even across the entire Douluo Continent.

For a Soul Master, it held an irresistible temptation.

"The Black Tortoise Divine Pill is a top-tier treasure of my Xuanming Sect."

"After consumption, it possesses the effects of breaking through realms, stimulating a Soul Master's potential, improving their physique, and healing major injuries such as those near death."

Seeing Jiang Nan Nan looking at the Black Tortoise Divine Pill with curiosity and caution, Xu Nian'an explained slightly.

"Tha... thank you!"

After the explanation, Jiang Nan Nan pursed her lips, finally managing to utter only three words.

She felt embarrassed; after all, just for a 'thank you', she was asking Xu Nian'an to take out such a precious item to save her mother.

It truly seemed a bit pale.

However, she couldn't refuse either; after all, the one lying on the sickbed in the house was her mother.

Xu Nian'an did not reply, merely glancing at Jiang Nan Nan indifferently before raising the Black Tortoise Divine Pill in his right hand toward her.

"Take it."

"I think your mother needs you more right now!"

【Ding, Goddess Jiang Nan Nan's favorability increased by one!】

【Ding, Goddess Jiang Nan Nan's favorability increased by one!】

【Ding, Goddess Jiang Nan Nan's favorability increased by one!】

【Current favorability of Goddess Jiang Nan Nan toward the host is fifteen points!】

The moment she took the Black Tortoise Divine Pill from Xu Nian'an's hand, Jiang Nan Nan's eyes reddened, tears swirling within them, but she stubbornly held them back.

Sighing, Xu Nian'an turned around and immediately saw the Xuanming Sect guards standing at the door.

It was time for him to leave.

Jiang Nan Nan's favorability had already reached fifteen, which Xu Nian'an was quite satisfied with.

Looking at what seemed to be the consumption of a very precious Black Tortoise Divine Pill, he realized it had been a reward for breaking through Jiang Nan Nan's favorability anyway.

Now, he had used it to exchange for even higher favorability from Jiang Nan Nan.

It was equivalent to getting the favorability for free... no, that wasn't right; he had actually profited.

Xu Nian'an looked at the Novice Gift Pack floating quietly in the system space and slowly reached out his hand.

Pat~

A warm, delicate hand grasped his.

Xu Nian'an was stunned; what... what was this situation?

Turning around, Jiang Nan Nan tilted her head and smiled at him.

"You should come with me to treat my mother."

Without waiting for Xu Nian'an to refuse, Jiang Nan Nan began pulling him toward the house.

"Cough, cough, cough!!!"

Just as they stepped into the house, a series of rapid coughs rang out again.

Xu Nian'an looked around; the furnishings in the home were very simple, as simple as could be.

It looked a bit shabby, but Xu Nian'an didn't see any dirt or mess; at most, it was just a bit poor.

Although the house was a bit run-down, it was evident that someone had taken meticulous care of it.

Following Jiang Nan Nan to the master bedroom, there was a large bed where a beautiful blonde woman lay, a white cloth resting on her forehead.

Jiang Nan Nan skillfully went to the bedside, took off the cloth, washed it clean in a water bucket nearby, and then wiped the sweat from the blonde woman's forehead.

After finishing all this, Jiang Nan Nan suddenly turned to look at Xu Nian'an.

"What should I do?"

Xu Nian'an knew Jiang Nan Nan was asking what she should do now—whether to feed it to her directly or crush it first.

After glancing at the state of Jiang Nan Nan's mother, Xu Nian'an remained silent for a moment before speaking leisurely.

"Given your mother's current state, crushing it to consume is actually best."

"However, crushing the Black Tortoise Divine Pill will affect its medicinal potency."

"So, you should feed it to her directly, and then use your soul power to assist her in refining the medicinal energy."

Hearing this, Jiang Nan Nan nodded.

"Mm!"

Looking at the scenery outside the window, Xu Nian'an frowned.

The sun was already setting behind the mountains; even if they rushed back now, it would be impossible to reach the Xuanming Sect before dark.

Moreover, Xu Nian'an could see that Jiang Nan Nan had kept him behind partly because she was afraid the medicine wouldn't work, and partly because she was worried about problems arising during the administration.

With Xu Nian'an here, she could at least be half at ease.

But this meant Xu Nian'an might not be able to leave here for a short while.

Watching Jiang Nan Nan place the Black Tortoise Divine Pill into the blonde woman's mouth and then feed her a little water.

She took off a pair of pale gold high heels, revealing jade feet wrapped in pink-gold silk stockings, and slowly and cautiously climbed onto the bed.

At that moment, Xu Nian'an's heart suddenly calmed down.

The distracting thoughts in his mind were dispelled; he couldn't be bothered to think about how he had disturbed Xu Sanshi today, causing his bloodline awakening to fail, or the punishment the Xuanming Sect would give him later.

Watching Jiang Nan Nan's cautious, clumsy movements, a smile curled at the corners of Xu Nian'an's mouth.

"Aren't you curious about me?"

Xu Nian'an stood by the window, smiling as he watched Jiang Nan Nan.

Jiang Nan Nan had just come behind her mother, helped her sit up, pressed her hands against her back, and was using soul power to help her refine the medicinal energy when she was stunned by Xu Nian'an's words.

After reacting, she also felt it was a bit strange.

Initially, Xu Nian'an's words, which sounded like both a warning and a comfort, had echoed in her mind.

Afterward... for some reason, she had trusted him; was it because he said he could save her mother?

Seeing Jiang Nan Nan lost in thought, Xu Nian'an shook his head and spoke to himself.

"I know you, and I have seen you."

Indeed, in his previous life, this girl had been miserable in the early stages.

Fortunately, in this life, because of him, she had avoided a tragic childhood.

"My name is Xu Nian'an, Young Master of the Xuanming Sect; the person who wanted to violate you and had evil intentions toward you is my younger brother."

Hearing this, Jiang Nan Nan's eyes widened instantly; although she felt Xu Nian'an's identity wasn't simple, being able to rescue her from the Xuanming Sect's territory.

But she never expected Xu Nian'an's identity to be this extraordinary.

One must know that the Xuanming Sect not only had great influence in their local soul master world, but even in the Douling Empire, few could rival it.

It was basically the state sect of the Douling Empire.

And the person before her was the Young Master of such a massive force, the future successor?

Instantly, a thousand thoughts raced through Jiang Nan Nan's mind.

Why did he save me?

Why did he help me?

"Cough, cough... Nan Nan?"

Before she could figure out why, under the illumination of green light, a weak voice sounded.

"Mother!!!"

【Ding, Goddess's favorability toward the host increased by ten!】

【Ding, Goddess's favorability toward the host increased by ten!】

(End of chapter)