Chapter 19: Sisters United

Compared to other gains, Luo Yao felt that these materials for refining Foundation Establishment pills were the most precious.

After all, Heavenly Spirit Fruit are at least a thousand years old; to buy them, you need hundreds or even thousands of Spirit Stones—and even then, it's not guaranteed.

And you might not be able to buy them at all.

She didn't know where Zhao Yang had gotten them, but Luo Yao stored them carefully in a Sandalwood Box.

Deep down, she also knew she had permanently angered Zhao Yang; even with a Foundation Establishment Stage master as her protector, would Zhao Yang just let it go?

Obviously not.

Not only had she destroyed Zhao Lili's dantian, leaving her unable to cultivate ever again and forcing her to live as a mortal—that alone made this a mortal feud.

And Zhao Yang's Storage Bag was in her hands, along with all the materials he'd worked so hard to gather for refining Foundation Establishment Pills; if the roles were reversed, she'd do anything to get it back.

Like the Frost-Numbing Pills.

"Didn't he clearly say before he wouldn't take you in?"

Then Luo Yao closed her eyes and began cultivating; the fight with Zhao Lili had drained much of her Spirit Power, and Zhao Yang had also injured her.

Also, there were four Superior Mortal Artifacts and two Mid-grade Mortal Tools.

Just now was the inventory; now it was distribution—and who would get them? Naturally, Fang Qingyan.

This "Companion" doesn't just mean a cultivation partner; it also means a kindred spirit.

Even the slightest risk, she didn't want to take it now—and couldn't afford to.

"Mm!"

You must understand that in the cultivation world, one never allows others to stay nearby during cultivation, as this is the most vulnerable time; even a slight disturbance can cause one to fall into demonic deviation.

The first thing Fang Qingyan did upon waking was to look around; when she saw Luo Yao, tears immediately poured down her face as she rushed over and hugged her.

Luo Yao spoke plainly, and Fang Qingyan didn't mind; she knew Luo Yao was now stronger than her, and she could no longer protect Luo Yao—instead, Luo Yao was protecting her.

Several sheets of Talisman Paper.

"I understand."

In the end, Luo Yao acquired three hundred and fifty Spirit Stones, three vials of Frost-Numbing Pills, five vials of Qi Gathering Pills, fifty sheets of Talisman Paper, three vials of Healing Pills, and six vials of Spirit-Replenishing Pills.

Wealth, Companion, Method, Land.

After letting Yan Jie vent, Luo Yao took out the items meant for Fang Qingyan's distribution; sure enough, Fang Qingyan refused immediately.

Fang Qingyan cried like a child, but Luo Yao knew that only in front of her did Yan Jie show such vulnerability; before others, she was strong—even stubborn.

Seeing Fang Qingyan's cultivation breakthrough, she was overjoyed; even though it was only one layer, it was still progress.

"Besides, Yan Jie, didn't you say before you'd protect me? If you take these pills, you can raise your strength faster."

"I can't figure it out either," Luo Yao shook her head. "Maybe now that he sees I've broken through to Qi Refining Stage 5, he realizes he misjudged me before."

Second, Fang Qingyan's current cultivation level makes possessing them dangerous.

Soon, the night passed.

"2!"

Luo Yao watched the dice return to her dantian and stared urgently at the Marrow Cleansing Pill; a flash of white light appeared, and the pill split into two.

Over these three years, Fang Qingyan had given far too much to help her gather points—both resources and life itself.

But Luo Yao had already prepared for this: "Yan Jie, to be honest, what I'm giving you is less than a third—and none of it's truly precious. The valuable things, I haven't even taken out."

Fighting alone can never match being outnumbered.

The seven-colored dice spun above the Marrow Cleansing Pill, dancing like a rainbow, then came to a stop.

Also, there was one Superior Mortal Artifact and one Defense Weapon.

My master can protect me for a while, but not for my whole life; only by becoming strong myself can I protect myself.

And Xiao Yao is right—right now, with her Foundation Establishment Stage master, Zhao Yang dares not strike her directly, but he might target me to threaten Xiao Yao.

He won't dare act openly, but secretly, as long as he leaves no trace, he can act without restraint.

In fact, Luo Yao could never repay Fang Qingyan's debt for life, especially now that she was severely injured because of her.

"Yan Jie, we're not the same as before. There's no need to keep refusing these resources between us. What matters most is that we both grow stronger."

Both sat cross-legged inside the Cave Abode and closed their eyes to cultivate.

Seeing the Superior Mortal Artifact, Fang Qingyan silently vowed again: she would protect Xiao Yao at all costs—even if it meant sacrificing her life.

Her nearly depleted Spirit Power surged back like a tide.

The next morning.

Thinking of this scenario, Fang Qingyan's face turned pale; if this happened, Xiao Yao would never stand by—then she'd fall right into Zhao Yang's trap.

"Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao, you… w-w-wah… I thought…"

Spirit-Replenishing Pills.

Meanwhile, Luo Yao had taken the Marrow Cleansing Pill; though she hadn't broken through, her Qi Refining Stage 5 cultivation had advanced significantly.

"By the way, Yan Jie, take the Marrow Cleansing Pill now—we each get one!"

As soon as she mentioned Yan Jie, Yan Jie woke up.

Fang Qingyan nodded, but a trace of worry remained on her face: "I still feel something's off—we must stay careful."

If converted into Spirit Stones, it would likely be several thousand.

Fang Qingyan's heart leapt; she quickly took out the Frost-Numbing Pills Luo Yao had given her and swallowed them.

Fang Qingyan was curious, but felt no envy.

A number appeared before Luo Yao.

Fang Qingyan swallowed the Marrow Cleansing Pill; abundant Spirit Power began flowing through her meridians, slowly expelling impurities from her body. As time passed, her dantian's Spirit Power steadily increased, and the bottleneck of Qi Refining Layer 3 finally began to loosen.

Fang Qingyan no longer hesitated; she knew that only by strengthening herself could she help Luo Yao.

Time flew by.

Supporting each other is the only way to go further in the Immortal Cultivation World.

Yet Fang Qingyan cultivated without hesitation, clearly trusting Luo Yao deeply, and Luo Yao trusted her just as much.

Boom!

In the end, Fang Qingyan broke through to the fourth layer of Qi Refining.

Afterwards, Luo Yao began dividing the spoils.

"By the way, why did Elder Gongsun suddenly take you as a disciple?"

After an unknown amount of time, Luo Yao woke from her meditation.

So, Fang Qingyan accepted it in the end.

"Besides, that Zhao Yang will not let this go. What if he attacks you..."

Therefore, she gave Fang Qingyan more items to boost her strength.

As for Spirit Stones, Luo Yao thought for a moment and did not give too many to Fang Qingyan, knowing her personality; if there were too many, she would not accept them.

Luo Yao was instantly somewhat disappointed, having thought it might evolve into a higher-quality Pill.

However, two was not bad either.

Fang Qing did not disturb her; instead, she washed off the grime from her body and then began refining her Weapon.

There were also materials from other Beasts and five Millennium Spirit Herbs, the most important being two Millennium Spirit Herbs used to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill.

"These are your spoils; I cannot accept them."

Moreover, in reality, she had no use for many things and would just leave them in her Storage Bag anyway, so she might as well give them to Yan Jie.

She quickly sorted through the supplies of Zhao Yang and his sister, then destroyed the Storage Bag. Although a Storage Bag was worth a few Spirit Stones, cultivators had many methods; who knew if there were marks or something else inside?

She was not protected by the Foundation Establishment Stage like herself, and Zhao Yang was lurking in the shadows, watching hungrily; he might seize Yan Jie to threaten her.

Luo Yao woke from her meditation, immediately took out the Marrow Cleansing Pill, and then retrieved her Golden Finger.

For a moment, Luo Yao felt immense pressure.

Although one can only take one in a lifetime, since she had used one, the other could be given to Yan Jie.

Once both sisters broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, united as one, who would dare bully them?

Just then, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in from outside; it seemed someone was visiting.

Luo Yao felt curious; no one had ever come to her Cave Abode except Fang Qingyan. Who could it be?

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