In the past life, although I had woken up at this time, due to the severe pain caused by the spiritual energy, I never properly met my grandfather, so I didn't know much about him.
The Ten Thousand Year Extreme Blood Treasure is a legendary item said to be condensed from the extreme yang energy of the earth over ten thousand years. It is a spiritual medicine that would kill one if consumed directly due to the yang energy.
If this had been used in my punishment bath, it would certainly have been accompanied by a yin energy spiritual medicine to control it, and to counter a ten-thousand-year-old spiritual medicine, it would have to be a rare and precious herb.
'With all these ingredients, it's no wonder they say that undergoing a punishment bath once would strip the house down to the rafters...'
"You must sincerely thank Grandfather when you see him. Understand? He gave you something truly precious."
"Yes, I understand!"
Lian actually knew very little about her grandfather, Dan Mochenqi.
In her memory, Dan Mochenqi remained secluded in the family's inner chambers and quietly passed away a few years later.
'Did he have some health issues?'
It also bothered her that the Ten Thousand Year Extreme Blood Treasure was meant for Dan Mochenqi himself.
He hadn't made it into a medicine and taken it yet, probably because it was difficult to create a medicine suitable for his condition. If it was a difficult medicine, it meant his condition wasn't good.
'I need to find out exactly what happened to Grandfather.'
Lian made a firm resolve. Of course, the family's peace and prosperity were included in her goals of safety and longevity.
'And when Grandfather passes away...'
The Dan family, which was once invincible in Zhejiang Province when Dan Mochenqi was the top martial artist, began to decline rapidly after he was severely injured in a battle with the Blood Demon Valley.
The family suffered a major blow when its only successor, Dan Xiancheng, died in a duel with the Jin Family a few years ago. A few years later, Dan Mochenqi also passed away, and the Dan family fell to a state where it was embarrassing to even call it a family.
If not for the history that had sustained the family, it would have been reduced to just the "Dan family."
Perhaps a few years after her own death, it would have really come to that.
'I have to do something with this power!'
Before, she didn't know why she was sick, why she was in pain, or why she couldn't cultivate inner strength, but now it's different.
Wei Zhiqing received a white fur scarf from the nanny, Aunt Zhang, and wrapped it around Lian's neck, then took her hand.
The residence of the Grand Patriarch, Dan Mochenqi, the Yueyingzhai, was located in the deepest part of the family estate.
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The Yueyingzhai, built from dark purple sandalwood, appeared to be a simple and elegant building at first glance.
However, due to the lack of proper maintenance over the years, signs of wear and tear were visible in many places.
The chief steward, Jiang Li, who was waiting at the entrance, greeted the two as if he had been expecting them.
Jiang Li bowed to Lian and then led the two inside.
As they entered, the air was filled with a faint scent of medicinal herbs, and the first thing they saw was a heavy curtain.
"Lian has come to express her gratitude, Father."
Wei Zhiqing spoke softly and gently placed her hand on Lian's shoulder.
"Hmm. How is the child's health?"
A rough and heavy voice came from behind the curtain. It seemed Dan Mochenqi had no intention of lifting it.
"Thanks to your care, she has really improved."
"The family doctor said it was nothing short of a miracle."
"It would have been no miracle without Doctor Tang and you, Father. Lian, you should thank him."
Wei Zhiqing replied. Although the old man's voice wasn't particularly warm, he seemed to be well-informed about Lian's condition.
In the past, after waking up, she had been bedridden and her memory of properly greeting him was vague. Lian rolled her eyes and decided to act on her resolve.
"Yes! I've recovered thanks to the medicine Grandfather gave me. That's why I came to thank you..."
Lian looked up at the curtain and took a step forward.
"Can I go inside to thank you?"
Lian continued in an innocent voice, as if she knew nothing.
"I want to thank Grandfather, but this is blocking the way."
There was a moment of hesitation from behind the curtain. It seemed surprising to hear a child who had just recovered from illness speak so clearly.
Soon, a rough and twisted laugh came from inside.
"Hmm. You are quite bold. Come in, then."
As soon as she received permission, Lian quickly stepped inside the bamboo-beaded curtain.
"......!"
Dan Mochenqi, sitting quietly on a wooden chair made of ancient wood, had half of his wrinkled face marred by a terrifying burn scar.
The scar looked like red mud had been haphazardly smeared on his face. The same scar was visible on his left hand, which rested on the armrest of the chair.
It was a familiar face to Lian. Before her punishment bath, he would sometimes secretly look at her as she lay still and then leave.
But...
'Oh my. The light is making it hard to see his face.'
She swallowed hard.
A flashy notification appeared before her eyes.
* Heart Eye 3-star (1-star▲) Achievement *
You can view attributes and five elements.
You can view detailed items of your own achievements.
Just by facing Dan Mochenqi and seeing his face, her Heart Eye had advanced to the next level.
His features were blurred by a golden aura surrounding him, but his eyes, which gleamed like those of a predator, were clearly visible even in the light.
Lian regained her composure when she noticed a somewhat murky red light emanating from Dan Mochenqi's waist.
'Does this become visible with Heart Eye 3-star? Is this from the old injury he sustained when he destroyed the Blood Demon Valley?'
Lian quickly pretended to adjust her sleeve and brought up the Immortal Mirror.
Dan Lian
Harmony: 7-star - Can remain unnoticed.
Heart Eye: 3-star - Can see more.
Purification: 2-star - Can purify vitality.
Health: 5 / 100
Inner Strength: Unobtainable
External Strength: Unobtained
Spiritual Energy: 70 / 100
Descriptions for Harmony, Heart Eye, and Purification abilities appeared, which she had never seen before. It seemed that Heart Eye 3-star allowed her to see more.
Dan Mochenqi
Traits: Protector of the martial world / Tendon collector / Filled with regret / Companion bird
Twelve Swords of Falling Stars: 11-star (12-star)
Infinite Treasure: 12-star
Flowing Star True Essence: 10-star
Attributes and Five Elements: Upper-Middle (上-中)
Concerns: Dan Lian's health and attributes, the declining family, the eradication of the Blood Demon Valley, the achievements of Dan Xianyao and Dan Xianyou
She could now see his attributes and five elements. The Twelve Swords of Falling Stars had originally reached 12-star but were now hindered by his injury.
Lian quickly composed herself and bowed.
"Ah! Grandfather... Thank you for the medicine."
Dan Mochenqi's eyebrows twitched at Lian's bow, and he stroked his chin.
"I gave it to you because I couldn't use it anyway. But that doesn't mean it's not a precious herb. Understand? You must strive to meet the family's expectations!"
Dan Mochenqi's voice echoed loudly in the room.
Lian swallowed. How could someone with such a radiant aura like the sun pass away quietly just a few years later?
But now wasn't the time to dwell on her sorrow.
"Yes, Grandfather! I will work hard!"
If she could heal Dan Mochenqi's injury, she might be able to extend his lifespan. And with her power, it was definitely possible.
Most spiritual medicines and spiritual items in nature have extreme properties. This is because they adapt to and survive in harsh natural environments.
For example, the Ten Thousand Year Snow Ginseng has an extremely yin nature, the Ten Thousand Year Extreme Blood Treasure has an extremely yang nature, and the inner dan of the Human-faced Spider and the Poison-horned Strange Dragon have extreme toxicity. To consume such things, one needs to balance the properties. Otherwise, the blood vessels might freeze or burn.
Even the refined and purified spiritual pills, which are made by balancing and refining these ingredients, cannot be consumed carelessly. Excessive and potent spiritual energy can be toxic.
Dan Mochenqi likely had the Ten Thousand Year Extreme Blood Treasure but couldn't use it because the various spiritual medicines in his prescription couldn't balance each other.
'Normally, absorbing too much spiritual energy at once can be toxic, but if it seeps in gradually...'
But her power is different. It is pure and balanced, neither yin nor yang.
It can support the weak and complement the strong, naturally harmonizing everything.
Lian couldn't withstand the overwhelming spiritual energy and transcended to immortality, but that was because the spiritual energy flooded in like a wave.
But if she refined this spiritual energy over a long period and gradually passed it on to her grandfather?
If that could allow her grandfather to enjoy a long life...
Then she could use the spiritual energy before it accumulates, prevent the family from falling into chaos, and repay the debt of the Ten Thousand Year Extreme Blood Treasure.
'What a three-for-one deal! Ah, no, a three-in-one!'