I alone am the Honoured One!

563  A Dinner [1]

Zhao Tian glanced at Qi Xue and Qi Nue who were refining a pill together with their twin flames.

A smile tugged at Yao Jing's lips, who was sitting on his lap "They have average individual scores, but when they are together, their twin flames react to each other and raise the purity."

Yao Jing leaned back against Zhao Tian, her head lightly resting against his shoulder. "With proper guidance, those two could make quite a name for themselves in the alchemical world. But they're still a bit rough around the edges." Zhao Tian was quite amused as he continued watching them refine the pill.

At this time, he remembered something and asked "By the way, Master, do you know how to refine an Empyreal pill?"

Hm? Yao Jing turned her head to look at him and nodded "Yeah, I know..."

Zhao Tian smiled softly and asked, "Do you have one with you right now?"

With a shake of her head, she replied, "No, I don't usually refine them. They're quite demanding and not something I make casually. But I can refine one if needed."

"It is for people who are stagnating on Half-Empyreal stage and can't breakthrough on their own. Why would you need that?"

Letting out a sigh, he replied "It is for one of my friends."

Yao Jing had a thoughtful face and nodded her head "Hmm, I can refine one, it will take me three days."

"Refining an Empyreal Pill is a meticulous and delicate process. Each ingredient must be refined separately to ensure maximum purity, and the flame control has to be perfect. Even the slightest mistake could render the pill useless or… worse."

Zhao Tian's gaze squinted "I see, then I will trouble you."

Yao Jing leaned back into his chest again, her lips curving into a soft smile. "Don't worry about it. You're my disciple, after all. And besides, I've been meaning to start teaching you alchemy more seriously." "Yes, yes, Master,"

Zhao Tian replied with mock submission, a teasing smile playing on his lips. Yao Jing reached up to flick his forehead lightly. "Don't get cheeky with me. Alchemy is an art, a science, and a philosophy. It requires patience, precision, and discipline. If you're serious about learning, you'll need to dedicate yourself fully." Zhao Tian's smile softened as he met her gaze. "I'm always serious when it comes to you, Master."

Yao Jing's cheeks flushed faintly, and she quickly turned her attention back to Qi Xue and Qi Nue, who were now carefully pouring the molten pill liquid into a mold.

Yao Jing mused under her breath, "Hmm, We'll see how serious you are once you start memorizing the properties of a thousand herbs."

Zhao Tian chuckled. "A thousand? You're going easy on me, Master."

"Hahaha..." Yao Jing turned to him and gently hit his chest, a playful smile appearing on her lips.

"Careful what you wish for, my dear disciple. By the time I'm done with you, you'll be able to recite alchemical formulas in your sleep." ...

It was already night-

With a soft sigh, Zhao Tian climbed up the stairs and raised his gaze, looking at the private quarters of Velnorah.

'What should I do with her...' his mind raced in thoughts as his gaze squinted.

'If she is the Wing master, then she must have known about the large number of Evil cultivators within her wing.'

As he thought, he remembered the vampire he fought that day, 'Is she allied with that vampire and letting the evil cultivators inside the sect? Or.. even she is unaware of the things happening?'

'Should I bring up the topic of the evil cultivators directly with her and ask about it? Or would that alert her if she is involved?'

Lost in thought, he didn't notice the soft sound of footsteps until they were nearly upon him.

"Master Tian," came a gentle voice, breaking through his internal debate.

Zhao Tian's eyes refocused, and he turned his head to see a maid standing before him.

She bowed respectfully, her demeanor calm yet polite "Master Velnorah asked me to escort you to her, should you come." Zhao Tian gave a nod, and the maid moved gracefully, leading him through the residence's well-lit corridors.

As they reached the main hall, the maid stopped and bowed again before excusing herself, leaving him alone in the grand space. The scent of something savory wafted through the air, tickling his senses and pulling his attention toward the kitchen. 'Is she in the kitchen?'

"Velnorah..." Without hesitation, he walked toward the source of the aroma.

Sensing his presence, Velnorha stepped out of the kitchen, wearing apron over her robes., a sweet smile on her lips "Tian. Wait a little, dinner will be ready."

Dinner? Zhao Tian sighed in his heart and went to the dining table.

Moments later, she emerged again, this time carrying an assortment of dishes that made Zhao Tian's brows rise in mild surprise. First, she placed down a platter of roasted lamb shanks, glistening with a rich glaze, aromatic herbs scattered over the surface. Beside it was a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes, whipped to perfection, garnished with a sprig of parsley. Next came a large tray of seared steak medallions, their edges crisp and caramelized, with a red wine reduction drizzled artfully over each piece.

A side dish of roasted vegetables... carrots, asparagus, and bell peppers, added a burst of color to the spread.

She followed this with a warm loaf of freshly baked bread, its crust golden brown, accompanied by a small bowl of herb-infused butter. Finally, she set down a decanter of deep red wine, pouring a glass for each of them before settling into the chair beside him.

"There we go," she said with a satisfied smile, brushing her hands together as if to signify the end of her preparations.

"I hope you're hungry."

She pulled the chair sitting beside him on the table and poured herself a glass of wine.

Zhao Tian's thoughts wandered briefly as he looked at her. Could someone so composed and gracious truly be hiding a darker side?

The image of Li Xueyan flashed in his mind and he shook his head 'No, don't believe in any women so easily.'

As she took a bite of the meat, she glanced at him "Come on, Tian.. why are you hesitating? Eat up."

"Mhm." With a nod of his head, both of them began to eat the dinner.

Eating his food, Zhao Tian glanced at her "I thought you might be angry at me for killing two disciples of your wing."

Hearing this, Velnorah couldn't help but chuckle "I don't really care about my wing... You are going to be the father of my children; of course, I would prioritize you."

Zhao Tian's gaze squinted in thought 'Father of her children.. Ridiculous, why does she even love me? Love at first sight?'

'These women are hard to predict...'

He couldn't shake the uncertainty in his mind after his experience with Li Xueyan.

Velnorah munched the food as her mind raced in thought, 'Just how long do I have to act like this in the Sect?'

'That Theron Voss bastard... because of him, the Sect master is on high vigilance, making our mission even harder.'

'We should soon wrap things up here and return to our High Star.'

As she thought, her gaze flickered over to Zhao Tian, and her eyes softened. 'And I will take my Hubby with me.'

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