NOVPUB"That..."
Qin Yu could tell that taming the Soul-Separating Gu was an extremely important matter for the Phoenix.
If he didn’t take advantage of the situation to gain some benefits, he felt like he would be letting himself down.
"If you really want the Red Crystal, I can give you one to consume ten years later!"
The Phoenix’s tone was no longer as cold as before, probably because she was in a better mood now.
"No, I don’t want the Red Crystal!"
Qin Yu waved his hand and looked at the Phoenix solemnly, "I want your promise that when I need it, you will lend me a hand!"
"...."
Phoenix frowned slightly. The Red Crystal was very precious, but sometimes a promise could be even more valuable.
"Of course, if the thing I need you to do later goes against your principles, you can refuse!"
Qin Yu added.
"...Okay,"
Phoenix nodded slightly, agreeing to the request.
"By the way, how many Soul-Separating Gus do you have inside you?"
Qin Yu asked as his eyes shifted subtly.
"Five, it’s the same ones you... last time..."
As she said this, a hint of redness appeared on Phoenix’s flawless face. It was because during the last time Qin Yu helped her expel the Soul-Separating Gu, her upper body had been bare.
Even though she understood that Qin Yu was helping her, after all, she was a woman, and she still felt some shame.
"I understand. In that case, I want one!"
After using the Thunder Talisman, Qin Yu felt more than ever that the more trump cards and the more mysterious, the better. Since he had a way to tame the Soul-Separating Gu, if he could also tame one to take his enemies by surprise, that would be perfect.
Just think about it, the Phoenix’s cultivation is formidable, right?
Yet, she was struck by the Soul-Separating Gu twice in a row. This means, if used correctly, the Soul-Separating Gu could even enter the body of a top-tier expert like the Phoenix.
In the future, when facing a Martial Artist above the Channel-Opening Realm, he would have an additional ace up his sleeve.
"....."
Phoenix fell silent once more, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.
"Think about it. If you hadn’t met me, you might not have been able to tame even one. Moreover, there was the risk of being afflicted by the Gu for a third time. You’ve experienced how that feels and certainly don’t want to go through it again. Besides, when I helped you expel the Gu, I didn’t ask for any compensation!"
Qin Yu glibly talked, urging her with his persuasive tongue.
The Soul-Separating Gu was simply too powerful. Even Miao Xian’er and her group couldn’t tame it. Probably only Li Jiutian, the number one expert of the Wu Clan, had the means to do so.
If he could subdue one, it would be a tremendously effective weapon for catching his enemies off guard.
"...Exchange it for the chant of the Shen Zhao Jing!"
Phoenix was not a naive sweet girl to let Qin Yu keep taking advantage of her; she also knew how to negotiate.
She pondered for a brief moment before speaking up.
"Uh... your cultivation is already so formidable, the Shen Zhao Jing should be useless to you, right?"
Qin Yu said sheepishly.
Previously, he had always thought the Shen Zhao Jing was his grandfather’s unique secret scripture. Now, he believed the Shen Zhao Jing probably belonged to Li Jiutian. For some unknown reason, it had been taken by the Martial Alliance, who then failed to master its cultivation method. Later, because Li Jiutian was injured and unable to retrieve the Shen Zhao Jing himself, he had his grandfather "steal" it back from the Martial Alliance.
However, there was a mystery Qin Yu had yet to solve. Before, Yuan Shifei mentioned that two people had "stolen" the Shen Zhao Jing, including his grandfather, leaving another person involved.
Yet, his grandfather never mentioned this affair, so who was the other person who accompanied him to "steal" the Shen Zhao Jing?
"You don’t need to worry about that!"
Phoenix said indifferently.
"Hmm... it’s a deal!"
Qin Yu agreed.
The most crucial point was that the Shen Zhao Jing was no longer a secret. Han Qingying, that wicked woman, had deceived it from him, and Lu Wenrou had also taught it to her.
In addition, the scripture belonged to Li Jiutian, which meant it was essentially an ancestral possession of the Phoenix. Telling her was just returning it to its rightful owner, so he did not feel a great psychological barrier.
At the same time, he was certain of one thing, aside from being an impressive mental method, the Shen Zhao Jing must be tied to some great secret, which was why the Phoenix also showed interest.
But as for what that secret was, he had always been unable to grasp.
"Fine, after I drive out the Soul-Separating Gu, I’ll give you one."
Having obtained what she wanted, the Phoenix became much more agreeable.
The adult world is just like that, maintaining stable relationships between people essentially boils down to an exchange of benefits.
"That..."
Qin Yu touched his nose, somewhat hesitant.
"Do you have another condition?" 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝑚
The Phoenix immediately frowned.
"It’s not... The method to force out the Soul-Separating Gu, as you know... involves... undressing you!"
Qin Yu said, a bit helplessly.
Last time, in the cave, the Phoenix had fallen into a coma and in his urgency, he had torn off the clothes covering her. But now, the Phoenix was awake; if he did not clarify, and she misunderstood that he was taking advantage of her, a slap would come flying his way, and he would be miserable.
"Is there no other way?"
The Phoenix stared at Qin Yu intently, as if trying to see through him, wondering if he was lying.
"There isn’t!"
Qin Yu shook his head, his expression candid.
The Phoenix’s gaze was too sharp; if he had any sordid thoughts, she would definitely catch on.
"Go behind the screen. If a third person learns of this, I’ll kill you!"
The Phoenix said with a chilling tone.
"Uh... don’t worry, I have medical ethics!"
Qin Yu felt a small annoyance inside; she was the one needing his medical help, yet there was so much hassle.
But who could blame her? She was the Phoenix, entitled to her pride.
"Close the door!"
The Phoenix, with a slightly flushed face, said this before getting up and walking behind the screen.
"Alright!"
Qin Yu closed the door to the great hall. He had not planned on treating the common folk today and the clinic’s main door had remained shut, so he was not worried about being disturbed.
After glancing at the Phoenix’s slender silhouette, he started to sterilize the silver needles. He murmured to himself that martial artists are indeed better; not only did they have tight and slender bodies, but even in such cold weather, they could wear skirts to appear even more beautiful.
Indeed, no matter the age or social status, all women love to look beautiful.
A few minutes later.
After sterilizing the silver needles, Qin Yu approached the Phoenix, sitting on the sickbed behind the screen. She asked with a frown, "Just like last time, fully undressed?"
"That... you only need to expose your lower abdomen and chest. But since you’re wearing a dress, you’ll definitely have to take it off. Right, do you have... undergarments on?"
Qin Yu asked cautiously.
He had to clarify all these details before the Phoenix began undressing. She was from a major sect, and what she wore underneath might not be very clear to him; it could very well be different from what modern urban women wear.
"I have undergarments!"
The Phoenix nodded and then commanded, "Don’t stare at me, turn around!"
"Yeah, alright!"
Obediently, Qin Yu turned away, his back to the Phoenix.
Internally, he grumbled that women were so pretentious; he still had to look later on!
