Ji Yaohua’s smile gradually faded away, and he finally sighed helplessly, crouching down to the ground.
"What’s the use of being second on the Green Talent List? What’s the use of the Ji Family? At the critical moment, I can’t even protect my own sister’s life." Ji Yaohua chuckled bitterly.
Ying Ze wanted to say something, but he felt that whatever he said now would be useless, so he kept his mouth shut and remained silent.
In fact, he didn’t dislike Ji Pianpian, but he didn’t have any feelings of excitement either.
Therefore, he didn’t want to lie.
"Maybe there are other ways." Mu Qingge lowered her eyes and looked at Ji Yaohua, consoling him.
However, Ji Yaohua shook his head in despair. "What other ways could there be? Master Gu Cao had mentioned before that if we could refine the Devouring Yin Pill, it would solve Pianpian’s health issues completely..."
"Devouring Yin Pill?" Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed, and she murmured softly.
However, Ji Yaohua was lost in his thoughts and didn’t notice, but Ying Ze heard it and looked at Mu Qingge.
"...But that Devouring Yin Pill is an ancient recipe, long lost. Master Gu Cao searched through ancient texts in the Alchemy Institute and couldn’t find it, so he came up with this dual cultivation method." Ji Yaohua finished speaking and lowered his head again.
"You’ve heard of the Devouring Yin Pill?" Suddenly, Ying Ze’s voice sounded above Ji Yaohua’s head.
He raised his head, thinking Ying Ze was speaking to him, only to find Ying Ze looking at Mu Qingge intently.
It was then that Ji Yaohua noticed Mu Qingge’s contemplative expression.
He suddenly stood up, his spirits lifted.
"Hmm, I have a vague impression." Mu Qingge nodded almost imperceptibly, speaking slowly.
"Qingge, what are you saying?" Ji Yaohua became excited and reached out to grab Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge raised her eyes, her clear gaze falling on him, instantly sobering him and making him retract his not fully extended hand.
Mu Qingge looked at Ji Yaohua and did not speak immediately.
She had received the Dan God’s legacy, which, aside from the knowledge of various medicinal materials and alchemy, included numerous elixir recipes, some of which the Dan God had created himself. She vaguely remembered the name Devouring Yin Pill.
"Did you see this elixir before, or just heard of the recipe? Think carefully." Ji Yaohua’s voice was trembling with excitement.
He had no reason to doubt Mu Qingge because he knew perfectly well that Luoxing City frequently auctioned off precious Divine Level Elixirs, and even the elixirs sold in the city’s shops were advanced and spirit level elixirs.
’He surely has a special source of elixirs! Maybe he knows some Alchemy Master who happens to know how to refine the Devouring Yin Pill, or perhaps he accidentally saw the recipe!’ The more he thought about it, the more plausible this possibility seemed to Ji Yaohua.
His eyes burned with hopeful light as he stared at Mu Qingge, waiting for her answer.
Mu Qingge lifted her eyes and looked at Ji Yaohua: "I think I’ve seen this recipe." She indeed hadn’t refined the Devouring Yin Pill before. This Devouring Yin Pill, among the self-created recipes of the Dan God, was one of the harder types to refine among Divine Level Elixirs.
To alter one’s constitution, in a way, is like defying the natural order.
"Really! That’s great! Do you remember the recipe for the Devouring Yin Pill? If you remember, please write it down for me. I’ll immediately have the old man send a message to Master Gu Cao at the Alchemy Institute and ask him to refine it." Ji Yaohua said excitedly.
Mu Qingge initially intended to directly refine a Devouring Yin Pill for him, as she was also preparing some elixirs for her upcoming venture to the Divine Demon Ancient Battlefield. However, she didn’t expect Ji Yaohua would only ask for the recipe and had already found someone to refine the elixir.
Since that was the case, she didn’t insist and merely nodded and said to him: "I’ll give you the transcribed recipe by tomorrow morning."
"Qingge, you are a great benefactor to our Ji Clan! Also, a savior to Pianpian! If she didn’t already have someone in her heart, I would have her marry you!" Completely relieved, Ji Yaohua returned to his usual self.
Mu Qingge laughed, "No need, didn’t you say she’s like a sister to me too? I just happened to know this recipe and transcribed it, nothing more."
"This crucial step is all thanks to you. Anyway, the Ji Family, I, and my old man, Pianpian will never forget it." Ji Yaohua said.
...
Early the next morning, Ji Yaohua appeared on time outside Mu Qingge’s door. When she opened it, she saw Ji Yaohua’s face filled with smiles.
"Qingge, how is it?" Ji Yaohua asked impatiently.
Mu Qingge smiled and nodded, "I have fulfilled the task, I suppose." With that, she took out the transcribed recipe and handed it to Ji Yaohua.
Ji Yaohua accepted it as if it were a treasure, carefully taking it, and after storing it securely, he said to Mu Qingge: "Qingge, it’s a great kindness that’s beyond words, so if you need anything in the future, just say so. I won’t hesitate to go through fire and water without a second thought."
"It was just a small effort." Mu Qingge shook her head.
But Ji Yaohua insisted: "To you, it might be a minor issue, but to me, it’s life-saving. Alright, I won’t keep you any longer. I must rush to discuss with the old man about inviting Master Gu Cao. Oh, and I’ve instructed someone to prepare some exquisite snacks, which will be delivered to you shortly. Hmph, Ying Ze won’t get any!"

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