132 Dream Stealing (1/2)
”Dream?”
Fang Yuan smiled and showed a mysterious look.
This unpredictable attitude of his worried Ling Yin.
”That's alright...”
He smiled and was rather gentlemanly. ”I initially wanted to trade with you, your knowledge in alchemy for your freedom... But since you are not willing, then...”
”Pa!”
Fang Yuan snapped his fingers.
”Whooo! Whooo!”
A layer of Ecstasy Fog appeared and covered Ling Yin.
”You...”
Ling Yin stared at him and said a word before falling asleep.
Even if her miniature elemental force was not sealed, she would still succumb to Fang Yuan's Ecstasy Spell, not to mention the state she was in now.
”My lady... Let's meet in your dream...”
Fang Yuan placed his palm on Ling Yin's forehead and initiated the dream accessing process.
...
It was daytime with a slight drizzle. A thick fog was all around.
In the Secluded Mountain Prefecture, within a large manor, Ling Yin stood up and yawned as she rubbed her eyes.
She had the look of a 12-year-old with two hair buns. She was in a pink robe and wore silk shoes, with two yellow flowers at the side. She was like a mini sculpture, adorable.
”This is... My home...”
Ling Yin was confused. ”Why do I feel like I have forgotten something important...”
”Ling Yin!”
A voice travelled from the front of the manor, and Ling Yin threw all her thoughts aside. She stuck out her little tongue and said, ”Oh no, I've woken up late today, will Master scold me?”
She ran all the way and arrived at the alchemy room.
In the middle of the alchemy room stood a large cauldron, and beneath it was Beast Charcoals burning. There was no smoke, only red flames, and anyone who stood near it would sweat profusely.
”You've missed the morning lesson, why are you so late today?”
Lu Renjia was wearing a brown robe in front of the cauldron, looking much younger than before.
”Don't be angry master... I... I was working late last night, and slept a little later than usual!”
Ling Yin kneeled down and begged for forgiveness, and was worried that she would be beaten by the bamboo rods.
”Hmm, I'll remember this... I will test you today. You will start reciting the alchemy technique and alchemy song, then I'll test your medicine identification... If there are any errors, hehe...”
Lu Renjia displayed a strict master face and continued, ”Let's start with the Nine Transformation Alchemy Formula, then the Fire Hand Palm! Recite!”
”Yes, Master!”
Ling Yin obediently agreed and without hesitation started to recite. ”Nine Transformation Alchemy Formula starts with the elements, first with ancient fire, then with wood...”
She was smart, to begin with, and now she could feel her thoughts rushing through her mind, as she grew suspicious. 'How did I learnt so much of Master's alchemy techniques?'
As she smelled the concoction, she could immediately identify the pill being made. It was the usual Hundred Grass Pellet, which she could make it herself too.
'Wait... When did I learn the recipe for Hundred Grass Pellet?'
The young Ling Yin was suspicious, then heard Lu Renjia's voice again. ”Hmm, you are familiar with the techniques which means you are hardworking. However, it is not enough to just know them, you still need to understand!”
Lu Renjia showed a fierce expression, and Ling Yin did not dare to think any further as she shivered.
”Let me ask you, what is the difference between Three Yang Fire and Three Yin Fire?”
”Their difference lies in the type of flame. The Three Yang Fire is charcoal flame, while the Three Yin Flame is...”
Ling Yin answered without hesitation.
”Then what is the Settling Jade Liquid and Rising Sun?”
”Jade Liquid refers to pill essence. When the pill essence settles, it is a sign of the pill condensing. The Rising Sun refers to the method of extracting the pill, generally speaking...”
...
Time passed quickly as the exchange went by, and the young Ling Yin became increasingly suspicious.
Master's questions were obviously those that she had not learnt, but unknowingly, she would be able to answer them, as though she had ten years of experience in alchemy.
'I seem to... forget something... Could it be that I've learnt alchemy before?'
Suddenly, there was an excruciating pain in her brain as she hugged her head with her hands, and squatted down in pain.
”Mm, you've done well in today's test, go and rest!”
As 'Lu Renjia' witnessed this scene, he had a weird expression and waved his hands. A fog emerged from a corner of the alchemy room, and slowly entered Ling Yin's body.
”Yes, Master! I will take my leave!”
Ling Yin heaved as the pain in her head subsided. She did not think about it anymore and left.
”Whooo...”
As the door closes, Lu Renjia sighed, and suddenly transformed into Fang Yuan, with pity on his face. ”Even though I am in the dream building stage, I am still too inexperienced. While trying to retrieve the secrets and stimulating her, I might even accidentally make the real Ling Yin lucid, and might be at a disadvantage!”
”I have gained quite a lot today, so I'll just come back tomorrow!”