Liu Qingxuan recognized both items instantly, and her heartbeat quickened slightly. “Zhang Xian, these are…”

Zhang Xian’s tone was sincere. “Supervisor Liu, I actually want to ask for your help regarding these two things!”

Liu Qingxuan was slightly taken aback. “Help?”

“This Marrow Cleansing remnant fruit—we tried to cultivate and repair it before, but failed!” Zhang Xian sighed lightly. “I wanted to ask whether Green Wood Peak’s spiritual plant techniques could possibly revive it?!”

He pointed to the Heart-Mending Lotus seed next. “This Heart-Mending Lotus seed was obtained accidentally by an elder. Unfortunately, the lotus pod leaves have already withered. I fear the remaining few seeds’ medicinal efficacy will be hard to preserve for long. I wonder if Supervisor Liu has any methods to maintain their efficacy?!”

Liu Qingxuan knew “we” referred to Zhang Xian’s small world faction. Her eyes flickered, and her original intention to refuse dissipated somewhat.

So he’s not simply giving gifts; he truly needs my help?!

Being needed made her somewhat happy.

She took the two spiritual items and examined them carefully, frowning slightly. “The Marrow Cleansing remnant fruit is indeed severely damaged. Since it is of Earth-grade rarity and its medicinal efficacy surpasses the Immortal Ascension Grass, the difficulty of repairing it is very high—success is slim!”

“As for this Heart-Mending Lotus seed, its quality is already infinitely approaching Earth-grade. If we can use ice and wood element techniques simultaneously to nurture it, perhaps we can delay its withering!!”

Zhang Xian immediately showed an expression of enlightenment, clasping his hands and saying, “So that is how it is!! Many thanks to Supervisor Liu for the guidance. I’ll give these two things to you to help nurture and keep safe!!”

Liu Qingxuan: “…?”

Wait, how did it become me accepting them again?!

“This won’t do!” she quickly said.

“The Marrow Cleansing remnant fruit is useless to me. If Supervisor can help repair it and return it later, I will definitely pay a satisfactory reward!! As for the Heart-Mending Lotus seed, I must trouble Supervisor to help find a nurturing method. If you succeed, this seed will be given to you as a reward!!”

Liu Qingxuan still wanted to decline, but Zhang Xian’s face was solemn. “Supervisor Liu, this matter concerns an elder’s cultivation bottleneck. Please, you must help!!”

She opened her mouth but finally sighed lightly and stored the items in her sleeve. “I’ll try my best!!”

Watching Zhang Xian’s completely calm expression, Liu Qingxuan felt strange inside, yet somewhat happy too.

【Ding! Gift Heart-Mending Lotus seed successful! Return: Heaven-Seizing Heart-Mending Lotus seeds x10!】

【Heaven-Seizing Heart-Mending Lotus seeds: Earth-grade material, Epic-level rarity. Can serve as the main ingredient for treating Spirit Root soul damage!】

【Ding! Gift Marrow Cleansing remnant fruit successful! Return: Marrow Cleansing Fruits x10!】

【Marrow Cleansing Fruits: Earth-grade material, Epic-level rarity. Direct consumption can improve Spirit Root quality. Effect decreases with repeated consumption!】

“Succeeded!!” Zhang Xian, seeing the system prompts that both returns had upgraded grades, momentarily forgot himself. He grabbed Liu Qingxuan’s slender, jade-like hand, laughing happily. “Haha, Qingxuan, you are truly my lucky star!!”

Liu Qingxuan’s entire person froze stiff!!

“Zh-Zhang-Xian…” Her voice was so light it was barely audible, her ear tips visibly reddening rapidly.

The next moment, she quickly withdrew her hand behind her back as if electrocuted, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the spot he had just touched.

Zhang Xian then realized he had somewhat lost his composure. Liu Qingxuan was unlike Lin Yinyin, who was so unrestrained. Seeing that even her neck had turned pink, he hurriedly said, “Apologies, Supervisor Liu. I was too excited just now and acted somewhat impolitely!!”

“I-I need to prepare lessons!!” Liu Qingxuan’s heart pounded wildly as she fled in a panic.

Not far away, several Green Wood Peak disciples hiding behind spiritual plants beat their chests and stomped their feet!!

“It’s over, it’s over! Supervisor has been taken advantage of by the old thief again!!”

“What help?! Clearly an excuse!! This guy’s methods are too brilliant!!”

“Only giving things, not actively pursuing, letting Supervisor Liu lower her defenses herself—terrifying!!”

More people were heartbroken. “Did you notice?! Supervisor got touched by the old thief Zhang Xian, and not only was she not angry, she shyly ran away! When has she ever acted like this before?!”

Everyone fell silent, then became even more grief-stricken!!

Someone suddenly remembered something, looking around left and right. “Eh?! Where is Eldest Senior Brother?! How come we haven’t seen him recently?!”

A nearby disciple said gloomily, “Oh, Lu Senior Brother got a monthly card at Zhiyin Sister’s place on Heavenly Puppet Peak. He’s been indulging every day recently, said he wants to be completely healed before returning!!”

Another asked, “What about Lu Renbing Junior Brother?! He hates Zhang Xian the most, right?!”

Another sighed. “Lu Junior Brother is daily churning out ten-chapter novels, repeatedly desecrating Zhang Xian’s corpse. He’s probably still writing right now!!”

All disciples collectively speechless: “…”

“Green Wood Peak is in danger! Supervisor Liu is going to fall!!”

Zhang Xian, humming a tune, returned to his grass hut. He sat cross-legged and entered a meditative state, the surrounding spiritual energy rising and falling like tides.

The Marrow Cleansing Fruit entered his abdomen, its medicinal efficacy transforming into scalding spiritual currents that scoured his meridians and bones. From deep within came subtle cracking sounds, as if some shackles were breaking inch by inch.

Once the anomaly subsided, Zhang Xian opened his eyes and took another!!

After consuming three Marrow Cleansing Fruits, he took out the Spirit-Testing Pearl, full of anticipation.

Purple!! Around position 70!!

He muttered to himself, “If I continue like this, maybe I can also turn waste into treasure and achieve a Supreme Spirit Root!!”

As for the Heaven-Seizing Heart-Mending Lotus Seeds, he had no use for them temporarily. That girl Yun Zhen’er might be able to consume them. Next time I see the Cloud Pavilion Mistress, I’ll give them to her in person!!

Zhang Xian closed his eyes and meditated. Nearing evening, he sensed something and received a transmission from the Green Wood Peak Peak Master:

“Qingxuan has gone out shopping. Recently, I, this old man, will take over Green Wood Peak’s morning and evening classes. I heard you gifted her two more heavenly treasures. She is naturally introverted and shy; I thank you on her behalf!”

“No need to thank me!”

Zhang Xian thought for a moment and replied with another sentence: “Supervisor Liu has helped me much; this student is very grateful!”

“Coming to attend class this evening? When will you come drink tea?” Liu Huaigu sent another message.

“Next time, definitely!”

Zhang Xian thoughtfully rubbed his fingertips. The unique silky smooth touch of a woman’s skin still lingered there, carrying a faint scent of medicinal herbs.

“Softer than imagined!” Zhang Xian’s lips curled into a meaningful smile.

Better go stroll other peaks instead! He picked up his transmission talisman and sent a message to Zhenhai: “Eldest Senior Brother, I want to go to other peaks to learn. Any recommendations?!”

Less than a minute later, Zhenhai transmitted a message: “Qinghui Peak, Illusion Sunset Peak—learn music and painting. Clouds of fairies are there!”

Zhang Xian: “…”

“Senior Brother has misunderstood. I am not that kind of person!” he explained.

“?!” Zhenhai sent a question mark back.

“Inglorious Peak is also not bad. They use dance instead of walking; movement techniques come first. The fairies there have lotus flowers blooming under their feet, their appearances unparalleled!” he recommended again.

Reading this, Zhang Xian wanted to flip a table. You’re not listening to my explanation, are you?!

Then he calmed down and replied: “I want to learn technical skills like alchemy, talismans, puppets, and similar heavenly craft techniques!”

After a while, Zhenhai sent a message:

“Already arranged properly. Tonight, Dan Ding Peak!”