"Greetings, Miss Qin and Miss Xiao Huan."
Li Xun spoke with a gentle voice that felt like a refreshing breeze.
Earlier.
When he was at a distance, he had already used his divine sense to identify the identities of the two.
"Young Master, please don't be so polite. I… I'm just a maidservant…"
Xiao Huan was flustered and stumbled in her response.
Although she could speak her mind freely in front of her own young mistress, she felt more reserved in the presence of Li Xun.
"Young Master Li, it's quite late, why aren't you resting in your room? How did you end up here?"
Qin Xueyi stood up inside the pavilion, a hint of curiosity on her face.
"Just taking a leisurely stroll, and unexpectedly, I ended up here."
Li Xun stepped into the pavilion, speaking as he walked, "Miss Qin, you wouldn't mind my presence, would you?"
"How could that be?"
Qin Xueyi smiled, her countenance blossoming like a hundred flowers.
Standing in the pavilion, her white clothes billowing, black hair dancing lightly, her eyes like water, veiled in mist, giving off an ethereal feeling, as if she could take flight on the wind and ascend to the heavens at any moment.
At this moment.
She and Li Xun stood facing each other, like a pair of divine beings that had stepped out of a painting, exquisitely matched.
"Young Master Li, please have a seat."
Qin Xueyi gestured to the chairs in the pavilion, inviting him to sit.
Coincidentally.
She had many doubts about Li Xun, and she didn't expect him to show up like this. She could use this opportunity to ask how he had undergone such a tremendous change compared to his previous life.
"Thank you."
Li Xun lowered himself into a seat.
Xiao Huan, who should have been heading to the family treasury, temporarily put aside her task and quickly went to brew a pot of tea, bringing it over swiftly.
Li Xun thanked her, received the tea cup, and took a leisurely sip.
Meanwhile, Qin Xueyi was pondering over where to start her questioning.
Should she directly ask about his cultivation?
Would that be too abrupt?
After all.
Cultivation was a fundamental matter, and even close family members might not be able to reveal everything truthfully if asked directly. Not to mention, she and Li Xun weren't even married yet.
If she didn't ask about his cultivation, then what should she inquire about?
Just as Qin Xueyi was uncertain about which question to begin with, Li Xun unexpectedly set down his tea cup and began speaking.
"Miss Qin, are you skilled in alchemy?"
"Huh?"
Qin Xueyi raised her head in surprise, her eyes widened as she asked, "Why would Young Master Li ask such a question?"
"Nothing in particular."
Li Xun glanced at Xiao Huan beside him and smiled, "I happened to notice a prescription in Miss Xiao Huan's hand, so I was curious and decided to ask."
"I see."
Qin Xueyi relaxed slightly and asked curiously, "Young Master Li, do you also know alchemy?"
"I don't."
Li Xun shook his head.
Alchemy takes up a great deal of time and energy. People who are proficient in both alchemy and artifact forging generally don't have exceptionally strong cultivation levels. Although such individuals are considered valuable in the cultivation world, their ability to defend themselves is generally quite weak.
If the system were to reward him with such a skill in the future, he would gladly accept it. However, if he had to spend time learning it, that was an entirely different matter.
"Miss Qin, as the number one talent in Fallen Leaf City, you still find time to learn alchemy. I deeply admire you."
Li Xun smiled warmly and said, "I only have a basic understanding."
Upon hearing Li Xun's words, Qin Xueyi didn't feel delighted; instead, she looked at him with a hint of suspicion.
Her intuition told her that Li Xun seemed to have glimpsed something, yet he didn't reveal it.
After all.
Her reputation in Fallen Leaf City was quite renowned; everyone knew of her exceptional cultivation talent. However, no one had ever mentioned her proficiency in alchemy.
Moreover.
In her previous life, she indeed didn't know alchemy.
That skill had been brought back from her past life after her rebirth.
Unexpectedly, Li Xun had easily recognized her messy list of medicinal herbs as an alchemical prescription. Fortunately, based solely on a prescription, he wouldn't be able to deduce that she was a reincarnator.
"If I'm not mistaken, this prescription should be for making Purple Cloud Pills, right?"
Li Xun smiled again.
As he spoke, Qin Xueyi's heart tensed up.
How did he figure this out?
Didn't he just claim not to understand alchemy a moment ago? How did he not only recognize this as a prescription but also accurately identify it as the recipe for making Purple Cloud Pills?
After all.
Alchemy was an incredibly intricate art. Often, a minor difference in ingredients could lead to the creation of an entirely different pill.
Moreover.
Many people had consumed Purple Cloud Pills, but how many had seen the actual recipe?
This was a highly confidential matter; many alchemists kept their recipes secret, fearing that others might steal their unique formulas.
However, now, Li Xun was able to casually glance at the list and accurately determine that it was the recipe for Purple Cloud Pills.
If this were to spread, countless grandmaster alchemists would come rushing to take Li Xun as their disciple.
Qin Xueyi's gaze shifted to Li Xun. At this moment, he seemed like a misty enigma in her eyes, impossible to fully understand.
"Nothing escapes Young Master Li's eyes. Indeed, this is the recipe for Purple Cloud Pills," Qin Xueyi responded calmly, her profound inner strength allowing her to remain composed despite Li Xun's keen insight.
"It's a coincidence."
Li Xun turned his palm, revealing a small jade bottle. Within it lay a faint purple pill. He spoke, "I happen to have a Purple Cloud Pill here. I'll present it to Miss Qin today."
His earlier guess had just been casual speculation.
He hadn't expected to be correct.
The system truly didn't disappoint. The piece of paper Qin Xueyi had brought out indeed contained the recipe for Purple Cloud Pills.
However, this insight into the recipe also made him curious about Qin Xueyi.
For Li Xun, Purple Cloud Pills were undoubtedly a valuable treasure. They could enhance a person's soul and refine their spiritual consciousness.
But for Qin Xueyi, the pills held less significance.
She was only at the late Qi Refining stage and hadn't even developed her spiritual consciousness. So, what use did she have for Purple Cloud Pills?
"This…"
Qin Xueyi was momentarily stunned.
She had never expected that after Li Xun had seen through her prescription, he would casually produce a Purple Cloud Pill as well.
As if fate had predetermined it, this Purple Cloud Pill seemed to be specifically prepared for her.
This feeling was absurd.
Almost too unbelievable to be true.
"Young Master Li, this is far too valuable."
Qin Xueyi instinctively wanted to decline the gift.
However, Li Xun stood up directly, smiling as he said, "It's just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Miss Qin."
"The day is growing late, and I should take my leave."
After speaking, Li Xun turned and began to walk away.
Qin Xueyi watched his departing figure, unable to come back to her senses for a long while. It felt as though Li Xun had come here today specifically to gift her the Purple Cloud Pill.
Could it be that he already knew she needed it?
Thinking of this…
Various emotions surged through Qin Xueyi's heart. In her previous life, she had abandoned everything to focus on cultivation. But in this life…
She hadn't accomplished much yet, and yet, Li Xun had already gifted her a Purple Cloud Pill.
For reasons she couldn't fully explain, Qin Xueyi suddenly stood up and softly called out, "Wait, Young Master Li!"
"What else can I help you with?"
Li Xun paused and asked, puzzled.
"Young Master Li…"
As if mustering up great courage, Qin Xueyi slowly spoke, "Would you be willing… to do me a favor?"