Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 60 Good Night

"But the reality is entirely different from what you imagine."

"For you, undergoing Body Refining four times, each time has tormented you to the brink of death, with your entire body nearly collapsing on the ground for hours before you could recuperate. Moreover, with each subsequent session, resistance to the effects of the medicine grows stronger. Now, you may advance a level every few days, but later it might take months to enhance your physique just once."

"Just think about it, a single Elixir that could save you years of suffering, and its efficiency surpasses years of your arduous practice..."

Sitting dutifully on the chair.

Listening seriously to Su Yi explaining all this fundamental knowledge, there’s a peculiar feeling about this.

A stunningly beautiful woman is barely clothed, wearing just a bellyband and a sheer scarf, then sitting in front of you giving a lesson, not to mention the content, just this scene alone evokes a strong sense of déjà vu in him.

Probably.

It is that feeling from a folder called "Study Materials"; however, he would not be distracted, instead, he memorized earnestly every word spoken by the other person.

Su Yi only talked about two things: Elixirs and Alchemy.

In simple terms, the essence of Elixirs is to ensure that the combined dregs have sufficient efficacy. It sounds straightforward, yet this simple sentence perplexes almost ninety-nine percent of people in the Cultivation World.

Gathering various Immortal Herbs, coordinating them to prevent efficacy conflicts, and ensuring it’s within the tolerance of one’s current realm, under these premises, maintaining the right heat, ensuring that the medicine liquid can meld perfectly, and finally, based on the efficacy and grade of the Elixir you are crafting, shaping its form and pattern...

Just listening could make one’s scalp tingle.

In the past, he often saw Alchemists in various movies and dramas who would produce pots of Elixirs merely by starting the furnace, and those people consume Elixirs as if they were candies.

When he first heard about the Body Tempering Pill, he wondered why such an entry-level Elixir for Cultivation was so coveted, now he realized how naive he was.

The complexity of this thing surpassed any drug refining process he knew.

"Young master, look closely, you should see the cloud patterns and starbursts on the Body Tempering Pill, and the small ’refining’ character at the center; cloud patterns indicate the grade while constellations formed by the starbursts indicate the effect."

"For instance, this Elixir in your hand has five cloud patterns, thus it’s classified as a fifth-grade Elixir. Although nine is the highest, considering that the Body Tempering Pill is only used by beginners, such efficacy is indeed premium grade in its category."

"Most Inner Sect Disciples from sects consume only second-grade or third-grade Body Tempering Pills."

"The starbursts have no meridian points, just lines outlining the body, indicating this Elixir possesses strong body-enhancing effects. If it was depicting the Dantian, it would mean it cultivates inner Spiritual Energy; if meridians were represented, it would indicate enlightenment, and so forth."

"The written characters above might not need further emphasis, naturally representing ’Refining’."

The expression was somewhat astonished.

Initially, Su Yi had not taken a close look at this Elixir, but now while teaching Jiang Feng, she carefully examined it and discovered it was a fifth-grade Body Tempering Pill—a rarity she had neither seen nor even heard of.

"Who could have crafted this Elixir from which Alchemy Master’s hands? And how did Xue Ming manage to acquire it? It’s not even something the Yan Family could obtain, even by exhausting their entire fortune."

"Could it possibly be from the Purple Cloud Palace? Only those reclusive elders in the Purple Cloud Palace of the entire East Continent have the ability to craft Elixirs of this grade."

"But the question remains, how would something from Purple Cloud Palace end up in such a place..."

With her mind filled with doubts, she seemed to suddenly think of something, looking at Jiang Feng with a queer expression.

It looks like her investment was correct, siding with Jiang Feng early seems like the right choice.

But she quickly gathered her thoughts, knowing that the long night brings many dreams, and since Jiang Feng has remembered everything she said, it was time to take the medication.

"Young Master Jiang, please swallow this Elixir directly."

"Su Yi will act as your protector, there’s no need for other complications, just circulate the Spiritual Energy as you normally do in your cultivation, and the effects of the medicine will flow through your meridians and spread throughout your body."

"It’s not convenient to sit, come to my bed, and cultivate in a cross-legged position."

She nodded.

He no longer refused, understanding that this moment was crucial for him. Although the setting was ambiguous, the youth had no distractions in his mind.

After softly murmuring, "Excuse me," he took off his shoes and sat on the soft, large bed of Su Yi. The fragrances from all around infiltrated his nostrils, continuously provoking his will, but the youth did not hesitate and swallowed the Elixir in one gulp.

The next second, a burning sensation immediately filled his mouth!

His body slightly trembled, the sensation was like having swallowed a mouthful of strong liquor directly, he felt not only his mouth but also his esophagus was intensely burning. His eyes widened, just about to question whether he had bought fake medicine, no, taken fake elixir.

"Don’t panic, the discomfort is due to the strong effect of the medicine. Just endure a little and circulate the Spiritual Energy as I instructed—it’s only beneficial for your future!"

Su Yi’s gentle voice immediately calmed him.

He focused his mind and began to circulate the Spiritual Energy, allowing the blazing sensation to travel throughout his body. Although initially feeling pain and discomfort, it was nothing compared to his experiences soaking in the Body Tempering Liquid.

Soon, he was completely immersed in the flow of Spiritual Energy, and the dim room quieted down.

"Sigh~ the kid is finally settling down."

She took a breath of relief.

A good temperament doesn’t mean she doesn’t get tired, even though she was happy to help Jiang Feng with his cultivation, being busy until late still tired her out.

Watching the youth’s tender yet quite handsome profile, Su Yi couldn’t help but reveal a gentle smile, which was genuine, not the previously polite facade.

It was her first time seeing someone bow to a prostitute, insisting on returning a courtesy.

The first half of the night’s couple’s ceremony finally ended under her bewildered expression, and now she couldn’t help but sneak a smile, mainly because Jiang Feng’s reaction was too adorable.

You must know that in this era, thoughts are still constrained and slavery is still practiced. Since she started managing Ethereal Violet Pavilion, no matter how glorious you are in the Cultivation World, to those unaware, you are just a prostitute, the lowest of the low.

And the young man before her, with his rosy lips and white teeth, although he had no noble title, but... don’t forget who noticed him.

If this young master really gets taken away by Liu Tangxi, then the next time they meet, she won’t be calling him Young Master anymore.

She’d have to call him Senior Brother!

"I don’t know about the future, but for now, I’ll treat you like a younger brother."

She naturally climbed onto the bed, even if Jiang Feng was dissolving the Elixir, she needed her beauty sleep.

Twisting her body onto the bed, staring at the young man’s strong, muscular legs, the beautiful lady simply rested her head on them and lied down as if they were a pillow.

Sigh—

The candle was casually blown out.

"Good night."