The Oldest Disciple: Farming Intimacy to Become Immortal

Chapter 256: Master, I Want to Become Junior Brother Li’s Dao Companion

[System Notification: Liu Ruyu Affection +50] [Sub-profession Experience +250]

The system’s prompt brought a faint smile to Li Meng’s lips.

During their previous discussions on the Dao, her Affection had already risen to 30. Now, with a single session of practical demonstration, it had skyrocketed by another 50 points, reaching a staggering 80.

It was surprising, but logical. This was the bond of “fellow travelers on the Dao.”

Both were Alchemists. By displaying such monstrous talent, Li Meng had shattered her worldview and rebuilt it, earning her profound admiration and respect. For a woman like Liu Ruyu, intellectual conquest was far more potent than mere romance.

Li Meng chuckled softly, stroking his beard.

“Senior Sister, this is my first time refining pills in front of someone else.”

Liu Ruyu froze. She stared blankly at him.

His first time?

Her cheeks flushed crimson. A trace of shyness flashed in her eyes as she processed the intimacy of the statement. To an Alchemist, revealing one’s unique techniques was like baring one’s soul.

She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, a hint of charm flickering between her brows.

“If Junior Brother trusts me this much… then I am relieved!”

[System Notification: Affection +10] [Sub-profession Experience +50]

Li Meng raised an eyebrow. Just a few words and it went up again?

“Senior Sister, do you have any other questions? I will explain them all.”

Liu Ruyu took a deep breath, calming her inexplicably racing heart.

In the following days, the two remained in the room, discussing the Dao of Alchemy. The path was vast and profound, and through mutual exploration, they deepened their understanding—and their bond.

Time slipped away quietly.

Over half a month later.

Click.

The door opened. Li Meng and Liu Ruyu walked out, one after the other.

Liu Ruyu smiled gracefully, cupping her hands in a formal bow.

“Junior Brother’s understanding of the Dao is truly eye-opening. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss it with you again.”

Li Meng returned the salute with a relaxed smile. “Whenever Senior Sister wishes, the opportunity is always there.”

Liu Ruyu’s cheeks flushed slightly. Why does he always say things that can be easily misunderstood?

She blinked at him playfully. “Junior Brother, don’t find Senior Sister annoying later.”

“Of course not. With a beauty for company, how could I be anything but happy?”

Liu Ruyu pursed her lips into a smile. “Then it’s settled. I will visit you again soon.”

“I respectfully await your visit.”

Li Meng bowed again and took his leave, walking down the corridor without looking back.

Liu Ruyu watched him go until his figure disappeared around the corner. The discussions of the past weeks had been immensely fruitful. They had also planted a seed in her mind—an idea she shouldn’t have, but couldn’t suppress.

Junior Brother Li is the perfect candidate for a Dao Companion.

She turned, closed her door, and walked to the adjacent room.

“Master.”

She bowed outside the partition screen, her head lowered but her voice resolute.

“Junior Brother Li from Moon Gaze Peak has excellent character, and his talent in Alchemy far surpasses mine. Your disciple likes him very much. Please, Master, decide for me. I wish to become Dao Companions with Junior Brother Li!”

On the viewing platform, Liu Ruyan’s expression turned strange. She glanced speechlessly at the screen.

Excellent character?

He was amiable, yes. But his relationships with women were… complicated, to say the least. And with so many women eyeing him, how did her disciple think it was her turn?

Liu Ruyan rubbed her forehead.

She had raised Liu Ruyu since she was four years old. Her eldest disciple had never shown interest in men, ignoring the Sect’s “Dragon Attraction Art” entirely. Now that she finally opened her heart, it had to be him?

If it were anyone else, Liu Ruyan could force them to agree. Her disciple was a peerless beauty; suitors could line up from the main hall to the mountain gate.

But Li Meng…

“Ruyu, he is not suitable for you,” Liu Ruyan said, her voice heavy with melancholy.

Liu Ruyu looked up, shocked. She barely restrained the urge to tear down the screen. Her Master had always urged her to find a companion. Why refuse now?

“Master, why?”

“Because that little fellow has too many women in his heart,” Liu Ruyan sighed. “He can be a good Junior Brother, but he cannot become the Dao Companion you seek.”

Liu Ruyu frowned. Too many women?

Li Meng had only recently reached Foundation Establishment. Before that, he was an old man near death. Who would flock to him? Was her Master lying to dissuade her?

“Master,” she said calmly, “I do not care how many concubines he has.”

Of course she cared. But she could compromise. She didn’t want to miss him.

Liu Ruyan looked distressed. How could she explain?

“Ruyu, even if you are willing… he may not be.”

Liu Ruyu froze.

He… might not be willing?

The thought hadn’t occurred to her. She was confident in her beauty, her talent, and her status. She assumed that if she deigned to choose him, he would accept with joy.

Was she being presumptuous?

She recalled their time together. Li Meng was charming, yes, but he always maintained a certain distance. He treated her with respect, not desperation.

“Master,” Liu Ruyu said, lifting her chin with renewed determination. “I will make him agree.”

She turned and walked out, her footsteps confident.

Liu Ruyan sat by the tea table, shaking her head as she took a sip.

“Becoming his woman is easy,” she murmured to the empty room. “But becoming his Dao Companion… impossible.”