All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 112: Inside the Pill Room

Amidst the envious gazes of others, Zhanyue followed Baizhi away. Bai Jinhua didn’t say anything, never imagining that this person was the man Baizhi had been thinking of. How could there be such a coincidence in the world? Besides, the family head had already sent four Profound Realm experts to intercept Zhanyue at Alchemy Capital’s only city gate.

Meanwhile, outside Alchemy Capital, Bai Wu, Bai Liu, and the others waited anxiously but couldn’t see Zhanyue. Due to its special nature, Alchemy Capital only had one city gate, with no other access points. Even flying or underground travel would trigger the city’s defensive formations.

“Old Wu, we’ve been waiting for so long. Could he have disguised himself and mixed into the crowd to enter the city?” Bai Da asked impatiently.

“Brother, I know it’s not reliable. If that boy was a bit clever, he wouldn’t stroll into Alchemy Capital so boldly. But the family head is afraid he might cause trouble and disrupt the young miss’s affair with the Golden Pill Cultivator,” Bai Wu replied.

“Waiting here isn’t getting us anywhere. Let’s do this: I’ll make arrangements, and you and Bai Liu disguise yourselves as city gate guards. Check everyone entering the city carefully. Even if he can disguise himself, you two should remember his height, build, and aura,” Bai Da instructed.

The two nodded quickly, unaware that their efforts were in vain, as Zhanyue was already in the Bai mansion with Baizhi.

In a pill refining room, Baizhi glanced at Bai Jinhua. “Granny Bai, I don’t like people watching me when I refine pills. Please wait outside the door.”

Bai Jinhua looked at Baizhi and Zhanyue but didn’t think much of it, as Baizhi had always been like this. Not all Bai family members had pill refining talent. Bai Jinhua knew nothing about pill dao but was powerful in martial arts, hence her position as an elder in the Enforcement Hall. Bai Yulou felt reassured having her personally monitor Baizhi.

She smiled awkwardly, “Then I won’t disturb you.” She didn’t suspect Baizhi and Zhanyue would do anything inside, as she had personally heard Baizhi mention having someone in her heart. As for that boy, he was just in the Mortal Realm, no match for Baizhi. Moreover, who would dare to take liberties with the young miss in the Bai family compound? Even with ten times the courage, no one would dare. So Bai Jinhua tactfully withdrew, only needing to ensure Baizhi didn’t escape the Bai family.

“Aren’t you afraid she’ll hear outside?” Zhanyue pointed at the door.

“All important pill rooms in the Bai family have formations blocking sound and perception. Pill refining is confidential, and many techniques and methods are things Alchemists don’t want others to easily observe. She can’t hear or sense anything,” Baizhi explained. This wasn’t her grandmother’s courtyard or those temporary pill rooms, but one of the Bai family’s best pill rooms, with excellent privacy protection. Even Spirit God Realm experts would find it difficult to probe. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be good if secrets discussed in the pill room were overheard by outsiders. Bai Yulou probably never imagined that the layers of protection and restrictions he painstakingly added to the family’s pill rooms would end up helping Baizhi.

“You should have said so earlier.” With no worries, Zhanyue also revealed his ‘true’ face, pulling Baizhi into his arms.

Baizhi’s beautiful face blushed. She pretended to struggle briefly before giving in. “What are you doing? This is the Bai family compound.”

“It’s precisely because this is the Bai family compound that it’s more exciting,” Zhanyue smiled, never tiring of the beauty in his arms. Baizhi usually wore a bamboo hat and black veil, hiding her true face. Her current appearance truly befitted a stunning young miss.

Baizhi’s heart raced, knowing the Bai family’s Enforcement Hall elder was just outside the door. But Zhanyue didn’t let her go, soon sealing her lips with a kiss, his hands roaming freely over her body.

“Mmm…” Baizhi let out a sensitive cry, then covered Zhanyue’s mouth with her small hand, her entire body trembling violently. “Not here, please.” She was truly afraid Zhanyue wouldn’t be able to control himself and would devour her right there.

Zhanyue didn’t expect such a strong reaction from her. He hadn’t really intended to go further with Baizhi here. He had just been unable to control himself momentarily upon seeing his beloved. He released Baizhi and adjusted her clothes. The rumored number one beauty of Alchemy Capital now had a flushed face and couldn’t even look at him.

However, Zhanyue was still somewhat wary. He knew there was a terrifying divine soul in Baizhi’s body, her memories from two lifetimes ago. If he really did something with Baizhi, would that soul come out to stop him? If she was unhappy, what if she killed him with a single slap? He’d better be careful.

“You bully me as soon as we meet. You said before that if I found you, you’d give me a gift. Does that still count?” Baizhi composed herself, returning to her usual demeanor, and asked Zhanyue.

“Of course it counts. You’ll know soon. Anyway, you’ll be free soon, no longer constrained by the Bai family. As for that Golden Pill Cultivator, let him eat shit,” Zhanyue said.

Baizhi looked at Zhanyue puzzled, “How did you manage this? You’re just in the Mortal Realm, while my second granduncle and the Golden Pill Cultivator are both in the Spirit God Realm. Do you know some expert who plans to snatch me away?”

Zhanyue had indeed planned this before, but with the Pill Sage’s introduction, the matter was easily resolved.

“No need. In the future, you can come and go from the Bai family as you please. Bai Yulou won’t be able to control you, and the Golden Pill Cultivator won’t dare to have designs on you,” Zhanyue said.

Baizhi was full of questions, “What exactly did you do? You’re so mischievous!” Baizhi was very dissatisfied, Zhanyue was making her curious but not saying anything.

“No, no, it’s a surprise. It won’t be fun if I tell you in advance,” Zhanyue teased, stroking Baizhi’s cheek.

Baizhi slapped Zhanyue’s hand away, “Hmph! If I’m not satisfied when the time comes, see if I’ll pay attention to you. Oh right, I have something to give you.”

Baizhi took out the bedsheet from her space. Zhanyue had seen it before and was confused. Now Baizhi explained, “This is a treasure my grandmother gave me. The bedsheet contains a soul cultivation technique called the ‘Sun illumination Scripture’. Soak it in boiling water and text and images will appear. Unfortunately, only men can cultivate this technique. My father and grandfather both practiced it, which is why they had extraordinary achievements in pill dao.” Baizhi’s grandmother probably couldn’t have imagined that Baizhi would give away such a treasure so quickly. Girls truly grow up fast.

“A soul cultivation technique?” Zhanyue was shocked. Such techniques were the rarest. For Alchemists, soul power was the most important. Although Zhanyue had the Ghost Soul Fruit for rapid soul power recovery, his soul power strength was insufficient. He couldn’t even refine the beast soul divine ability before. With this ‘Sun illumination Scripture’, his path in pill refining would be greatly enhanced. Moreover, his sword flight technique also had high demands on soul power. Baizhi giving him this was truly timely help.

Zhanyue put away the ‘Sun illumination Scripture’ and kissed Baizhi’s cheek. Baizhi’s willingness to give him this probably meant she was truly devoted to him, not in vain for him giving up the incredibly precious Longevity Pill and its formula for her sake.

“You… don’t touch me. Although I closed the door, Elder Bai can break in anytime if she wants. You’re in the Bai family now. If second granduncle recognizes you, you might not be able to escape. By the way, how are you so daring!” Baizhi now worried about Zhanyue’s situation.

“Don’t worry, the world is vast, I can go anywhere. The mere Bai family can’t take my life,” Zhanyue smiled, confident with the illumination Goddess protecting him in secret.

“Mere Bai family?” Baizhi glared at him, “I’m also from the Bai family. How dare you belittle my family, you deserve a beating.”

“You’re not just from the Bai family, you’re also mine,” Zhanyue smiled.

Baizhi blushed again, recalling their first meeting. She never imagined there would be such a day.

“Alright, we should start refining pills. If we don’t produce some results, Elder Bai might get suspicious,” Baizhi reminded, then began processing herbs. Zhanyue also started preparing seriously.

As the two were refining pills, Bai Wu and Bai Liu, waiting at the city gate, suddenly trembled.

“Exalted One, you’ve returned,” the two hadn’t waited for Zhanyue, but instead encountered the Golden Pill Cultivator returning from his herb-seeking journey.