"Of course," Aric replied smoothly, his gaze steady on hers. "There's no rush to return the favor—just keep me in mind should the opportunity arise." He gave her a respectful nod, stepping back. "I'll take my leave now. Wishing you continued success, Yun Luxi."
She nodded, and as he turned to go, Yun Luxi called out, "Thank you again, Senior Brother. This is most generous of you."
Once he was out of sight, Aric activated his Celestial Veil Technique, masking his presence entirely. Silently, he doubled back to a concealed spot nearby, watching Yun Luxi from the shadows. She uncorked the vial, inspecting the Holy Dan pills briefly before taking one in her hand, her expression satisfied. Without further thought, she consumed a pill, letting its effects flow through her.
What she didn't know was that these pills were far from ordinary. Each one had been soaked in Aric's blood.
Aric's system chimed in at that moment:
