Despite not adhering to her standards, Lin Xulian still drank the draught and assume a meditative position to restore her internal energy. She felt disappointed in herself for the first time when it comes to her strength. Outside the Qiangdu country, her level of martial arts coupled with her knowledge in poisons is more than enough to fend off any enemy. But here, she is like a little kid. Even her attempt to hide her weakness didn't escape Gu Lingdao's eyes.
Feeling that her internal energy is back to normal, Lin Xulian opened her eyes. She found it astonishing that it only took her few hours to restore her strength while it took almost a month in the eldest prince's manor. Knowing that the draught is not that pure, Lin Xulian knows that there is another secret hidden in the Qiangdu country.
