Root Bone is innate!

So, Yin Qinghe had never considered such matters; she chose to forcefully perform alchemy.

The result was a furnace explosion and spiritual trauma.

At this moment, she was like a drowning person, suddenly grabbing onto a lifeline, unwilling to let go no matter what.

She wanted to hold on to it!

To speak truly, Zhao Mengli was initially excited but suddenly blushed and lowered her head, saying, "It’s my junior brother..."

"Junior brother?"

Yin Qinghe was full of surprise.

Your root bone improvement is related to Qin Yu?!

She couldn’t associate these two matters at all.

"Did your junior brother make your root bone improve?"

Yin Qinghe’s eyes were full of confusion.

"Yes."

"Then tell me, how did he improve it for you."

"This..."

Zhao Mengli hesitated, becoming evasive.

She already knew how the warm current was born, but how could she dare to say this in front of her mother?!

Suddenly.

Zhao Mengli raised her head and looked at Yin Qinghe.

If only Mother could have an Upper Grade Mortal Bone...

Additionally, the spiritual trauma that had been troubling Yin Qinghe was observed by her all along.

She just didn’t know if the warm current that healed her own injuries had any effect on spiritual wounds.

Zhao Mengli bit her lip lightly, her gaze suddenly firm, and decided to speak out, "It’s just... the thing you thought was very boring, that’s what allowed Li’Er to improve her root bone."

"Very boring?"

Yin Qinghe initially didn’t react, but seeing the shyness on her face suddenly made her realize something.

Ah?!

She felt as if a thunderbolt had struck her head, her peach blossom eyes widening in disbelief as she stared at Zhao Mengli.

Just now, she had considered that her little cabbage might say many reasons.

For example, Qin Yu had received some heaven-defying inheritance... these absurd statements.

Why absurd?

She had investigated Qin Yu’s past, and he hadn’t been outside for more than ten years. If he ever received any inheritance, he would’ve risen long ago, right?!

Yet, Yin Qinghe never expected her to say something more absurd than receiving some inheritance.

That kind of boring thing... could enhance root bone?!

How could this be possible?

If it were truly possible, why wouldn’t there be any such rumors among the many cultivators in Lin Xian City who are Dao Companions?

"It’s true!"

Seeing her disbelief, Zhao Mengli became anxious and even started to explain recklessly.

Even speaking about the birth of the warm current...

"Li’Er, what nonsense are you saying?!"

Yin Qinghe’s face turned bright red, it even spread to her pink neck!

Her first reaction was that the rebellious disciple had made up such nonsense to deceive her little cabbage!

Shameless!

But no matter how angry she was, Zhao Mengli’s root bone couldn’t be faked, and her perception couldn’t go wrong!

It’s bewildering!

Unheard of!

Moreover, Zhao Mengli spoke clearly...

and convincingly.

Could it be...

That such a thing could really enhance the root bone?!

She couldn’t believe it even if she was killed!

But upon seeing Zhao Mengli’s knowing and enamored expression, Yin Qinghe was speechless.

Actually, although she said she didn’t believe it, deep down, she believed that her little cabbage had no need to deceive her.

Could this be true?!

If it’s as Zhao Mengli says, then the nightly disturbances next door might not be the idleness she thought, but diligent endeavor night after night???

At this thought, Yin Qinghe’s expression became somewhat unnatural.

That was actually diligent!

Could she have wronged this rebellious disciple?

"Mother, actually, your talent in alchemy isn’t worse than Li’Er’s; it’s just restricted by your root bone. If you had an Upper Grade Mortal Bone..."

While thinking about this, Zhao Mengli’s words pulled her thoughts far away again.

Exactly.

If it weren’t for poor root bone, she would’ve had the potential to become an alchemist!

And she was just one step away from it.

Wait!

What does Li’Er’s words mean?!

Yin Qinghe glared over, only to see Zhao Mengli’s awkward, hesitant appearance, "Li’Er only wants... you to become a true alchemist."

These past days, seeing Yin Qinghe needing a long rest after every attempt to refine medicinal liquid brought pangs of heartache.

If not for her, why would Mother have become like this?!

Zhao Mengli continued, "Moreover, that warm current doesn’t just enhance root bones."

"Last night, didn’t Li’Er... get hurt."

"But, I recovered quickly; otherwise, how could Li’Er now... seem perfectly fine."

As she spoke, she even moved a bit in front of Yin Qinghe, showing no abnormality.

Yin Qinghe was shocked.

She had only managed to rest after staying up until Qin Yu and Zhao Mengli slept last night.

Originally, she thought that after Zhao Mengli went through such a storm, at least she would need several days of rest.

What’s going on now?!

Could it really be as the little cabbage said and also heal injuries?

Spiritual trauma left a huge hidden danger for Yin Qinghe, not only hindering her from refining second-grade medicinal liquid but also slowing the refining speed.

Moreover, it often aggravated her injuries, requiring long periods of rest to recover.

She even felt that at this rate, she wouldn’t earn enough for rent next year!

If the warm current is as miraculous as Zhao Mengli described...

Could it heal such trauma?

Bah bah!

Yin Qinghe!

How could you start daydreaming!

That’s your disciple, and not just any disciple!

How can you.

How dare you!

Even thinking about it is a sin!

Quickly, she dismissed those unfounded thoughts.

She, Yin Qinghe!

Even if her alchemy fails and the furnace explodes, even if she could never become an alchemist in this lifetime, she would never do anything to betray Li’Er!

Absolutely!

Not doing it!

But what about the hint of anticipation in Li’Er’s eyes?!

Could it be she doesn’t mind?

Yin Qinghe’s heart trembled.

No!

Wait!

Li’Er couldn’t be siding with that rebellious disciple to deceive her, could she?!

Alright!

Enhancing root bone, healing injuries... these are all urgent and desperate things she hoped for.

How could it be so coincidental!

Yin Qinghe’s face immediately turned cold, lightly scolding, "Utter nonsense! Have some shame! Do not mention this again, nor should you speak of it to anyone!"

Not speaking to anyone, that’s correct too.

Firstly, this matter is too outrageous, and secondly, if it were true, Yin Qinghe couldn’t imagine the sensation it would cause.

Enhancing root bone!

No cultivator can resist such temptation!

Anyone!

Seeing her disbelief and scolding, Zhao Mengli pouted, "Then I’ll go find junior brother first."

"Mistress!"

"What did you just call me?!"

Yin Qinghe’s eyes widened.

"Li’Er wants to call you the same as junior brother does." Zhao Mengli pouted.

"Not allowed!"

Yin Qinghe ignored her and said, "Today, you’re not allowed to go anywhere, just rest in your room!"