Chapter 89: Whispers

Leaving the cave, Junior Brother Bai Ming immediately returned to his small wooden house to calm the injuries inside his body.

He took out his medicine bag, retrieved a medicinal pill from it, and swallowed it.

The pill melted within him, which finally made him feel a little better.

A cool breeze gradually arose, and the sky grew dim.

Sensing the time was approaching, Junior Brother Bai Ming stood up and headed toward a mountain peak.

A young girl sat on a mountain rock, her two feet dangling casually, swaying from time to time.

Junior Brother Bai Ming took out the spiritual plant. "This is the Dragon Spring Jade Stock."

"Oh, you managed to gather one so quickly." Senior Sister Tao Yu was somewhat surprised, standing up to take it.

She held it lightly in her hand, examining it closely. "The quality is good; it can be considered top-grade."

Junior Brother Bai Ming cupped his hands. "As long as Senior Sister is satisfied. I just hope Senior Sister will not go back on her word in the end."

"Rest assured. Once you finish collecting them early, I will give you the map sooner." Senior Sister Tao Yu smiled gently. "If you finish collecting them in ten days, then I will be able to give it to you after ten days."

"You will also be able to find relief sooner."

Junior Brother Bai Ming said nothing and turned to leave.

…

The moonlight was bright, quiet, and lonely.

A mountain top within Medicine Peak.

Inside a wooden house.

On the sandalwood table sat a bronze mirror. The surface of the mirror was smooth, reflecting a lovely face.

Facing the mirror, the figure in white had slender fingers behind their head, meticulously tying up their long hair.

With delicate movements, the head of black hair was tied at the top of the head, standing high, revealing a sense of spiritedness.

The figure in white formed a seal, purifying themselves, then pulled at their sleeves with their right hand, tidying up their clothes.

"Alright, he should be here soon. Prepare early, don't let anyone discover us." The figure in white closed their star-like eyes.

Forming a seal with the right hand, the figure in white's physique underwent a slight change.

The night wind was cold, blowing the branches until they trembled, emitting a faint crackling sound.

Wandering around for a moment, Junior Brother Bai Ming confirmed that Senior Sister Tao Yu would not come, and only then did he arrive at Senior Brother Wei Yu's residence.

He arrived before the door and lightly knocked on the door panel with the back of his hand.

"Is Senior Brother Wei present?"

"Junior Brother, please come in."

Gently pushing open the door, Junior Brother Bai Ming entered the room, and a handsome face came into view, full of heroic spirit, yet carrying a touch of softness.

Senior Brother Wei Yu smiled faintly, his gaze filled with concern. "Junior Brother, your condition is not right. Have you been fed poison pills by Master again?"

"That is exactly it. Whenever I slightly adapt to one type of pill, he immediately starts improving it." Junior Brother Bai Ming was somewhat indignant.

"He simply treats me as his external pill furnace."

Senior Brother Wei Yu sighed slightly, his eyes full of heartache. "Junior Brother, come over here. Senior Brother will help you heal."

Junior Brother Bai Ming felt a warmth in his heart. "I'm troubling Senior Brother."

Senior Brother Wei Yu shook his head slightly. "It is no trouble. Junior Brother, please take off your upper garment first."

With a hesitant expression, Junior Brother Bai Ming considered for a long time. "Senior Brother, why must I take off my clothes to heal?"

Senior Brother Wei Yu hesitated for a moment and put his hands behind his back. "Junior Brother, you may not know this, but physical contact can enhance the wondrous effects of the Spirit Cleansing Technique."

"However, if Junior Brother is uncomfortable, then don't take it off, it is just that the effect will be somewhat reduced."

Junior Brother Bai Ming suddenly realized. "So that is how it is. I have put Senior Brother to trouble. I will take it off."

"You and I are both men; there is no need to mind." Senior Brother Wei Yu's gaze was gentle.

"That is indeed true."

But in Junior Brother Bai Ming's heart, there was one more thing he didn't say.

He should not have cared about these things; two grown men, if they saw, they saw.

But for some reason, only when facing Senior Brother did he always have some subtle feelings.

He couldn't say what was wrong, but it just felt a bit strange.

Was it because of those eyes, or was it influenced by the environment here?

His thoughts were too chaotic, so Junior Brother Bai Ming simply stopped fretting, closed his eyes, and waited quietly for Senior Brother to heal him.

A pair of palms rested against his back, and a cool sensation was transmitted.

As the spiritual power transmitted by the Spirit Cleansing Technique entered his body, Junior Brother Bai Ming felt a wave of comfort, his body and mind delighted.

Every time he was here with Senior Brother Wei Yu, it was always his most comfortable time; the medicinal toxins in his body were cleared, and his spirit, which had been tormented all afternoon, could also relax.

The night was cold, and even the moonlight carried a hint of chill.

Feeling a coolness in his body, Junior Brother Bai Ming stretched out his arms and put on his sleeves.

"How do you feel?" Senior Brother Wei Yu revealed a faint smile.

Junior Brother Bai Ming smiled knowingly. "Very comfortable."

"By the way, Senior Brother, this is for you." Junior Brother Bai Ming took out his storage bag and pulled out a sachet from inside.

He was a bit puzzled. "Senior Brother, did you change your incense today? The scent is lighter, but also more serene."

Senior Brother Wei Yu's expression was hesitant. "Oh… Junior Brother, your nose is quite sharp. I did change it."

Junior Brother Bai Ming handed over the sachet. "This is something I concocted based on that serene scent. Senior Brother should like it."

"You are thoughtful, Junior Brother." Senior Brother Wei Yu took it, his face slightly stalling.

Junior Brother Bai Ming felt relieved. "Regarding the map, I already have a direction. I will be able to get it within half a month."

"So fast?" Senior Brother Wei Yu was surprised, his gaze unreadable.

Junior Brother Bai Ming chuckled. "I only regret that it is not fast enough; I really don't want to stay here anymore."

"If I am lucky, I can probably finish collecting them in ten days."

"That is to say, you will leave in ten days." Senior Brother Wei Yu muttered to himself. "Ten days…"

Junior Brother Bai Ming was high-spirited. "Ten days, I only need to endure these last ten-plus days."

Senior Brother Wei Yu's tone was comforting. "That may be so, but Junior Brother, you must not be too anxious for quick success; you must be more cautious and careful not to be discovered by Master."

"Senior Brother is right. Even if it is a bit later, it is fine; I must not let him discover it." Junior Brother Bai Ming pondered.

Thinking of something, he asked, "Senior Brother, do you know how to refine pills? Are there any pill books circulating in the Peak?"

Senior Brother Wei Yu pursed his lips. "I only know a little about pill refining; I cannot compare to your Senior Sister. As for pill books, I do have one, which was given to me by your Senior Sister."

"I have no intention of refining pills recently, so I will gift this pill book to Junior Brother for study first."

Junior Brother Bai Ming took it. "Thank you, Senior Brother. I must study pill refining every day, and combined with personal experience, I cannot waste it."

"When we go out, we can still use pill refining to earn spiritual stones."

"Junior Brother thinks long-term." Senior Brother Wei Yu's eyes glimmered.

Just as the two were discussing harmoniously, a knocking sound rang out at the wooden house.

Thump—

"Is Senior Brother here?"

A slightly sweet voice rang in his ears. Junior Brother Bai Ming's expression changed drastically, and he covered Senior Brother Wei Yu's mouth, interrupting his response.

Senior Brother Wei Yu's brows were puzzled, and he turned his head to look at Junior Brother Bai Ming, his eyes seemingly asking why Junior Brother was stopping him.

Thump, thump.

The knocking became a bit more forceful.

His heart was pounding, and in his mind, Junior Brother Bai Ming was struggling, his body subconsciously preventing Senior Brother Wei Yu from speaking.

But for a moment, he actually hadn't thought of a reason.

He only knew that if Senior Sister Tao Yu discovered him at Senior Brother Wei Yu's place late at night, all plans might come to nothing.

The map was still in her hands; he must not provoke her at this time.

But how should he explain it to Senior Brother?

Senior Sister liked him, but she felt he was an eyesore and had always been rejecting him.

No, if he said that, he would definitely die; if Senior Sister Tao Yu sensed something wrong, she would definitely look for trouble with him.

A reason.

Think of a reason quickly.

After the knocking sounded a few times, it paused. The young girl outside seemed to sense no one and was about to leave.

No, if Senior Sister Tao Yu left and stopped by his place on the way and discovered something suspicious, it would be over.

Junior Brother Bai Ming pressed against Senior Brother Wei Yu and whispered softly in his ear.