Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 19: An Unexpected Reward ⚡

The next day arrived, and Ling Jue, tormented by the side effects, struggled to get out of bed. Every movement felt like needles stabbing her abdomen. Yet, knowing she had to teach, Ling Jue pushed through the pain, got dressed, and used the Yin-Yang Transformation Technique to change her appearance.

Once ready, Ling Jue walked to the room next door and gently knocked.

"Wenxin, are you up?"

There was no response from inside. Ling Jue found it strange and instinctively pushed the door open, only to find the bed neatly made but no sign of Ye Wenxin.

Intrigued, Ling Jue entered the room and noticed a note on the table: "I've gone to practice alchemy."

A small smile tugged at Ling Jue's lips. Despite being too exhausted to walk the day before due to excessive qi usage, Ye Wenxin was already back to alchemy.

As her half-mentor, Ling Jue felt she had to set an example. Without hesitation, she left the courtyard and headed towards the alchemy pavilion.

There, she found not only Ye Wenxin but several other students, all deeply engrossed in their work. Ling Jue realized these students were the same ones Ye Wenxin had made deals with, indicating they had established long-term collaborations.

Ye Wenxin, focused on her task, acknowledged Ling Jue's presence with a nod before returning to her work. Ling Jue refrained from interrupting, instead taking a seat at the instructor's table, where she found some pastries.

It was clear that Ye Wenxin, who had risen early, not only went to the canteen for food but also thoughtfully prepared breakfast for Ling Jue.

Warmth filled Ling Jue's heart. If Ye Wenxin were a man, perhaps in a few years, Ling Jue might be moved to marry him. But they were both women...

This thought brought a sense of melancholy, yet Ling Jue couldn't help but gaze at Ye Wenxin.

Yet, given the current circumstances, if Ye Wenxin wished, she could openly and formally marry her. Ling Jue's mood lifted, considering such a life wouldn't be so bad.

Unbeknownst to Ye Wenxin, Ling Jue was entertaining these peculiar thoughts. She was still diligently working, striving to complete all eight types of first-level pills and free up time to inquire about Fairy Fengya.

The day passed, and unlike the previous day, Ye Wenxin only managed to produce two types of pills due to the increased difficulty. By the third day, her progress slowed further, resulting in only one pill.

On the fourth day, Ye Wenxin experienced her first failure. Ling Jue advised her to take a rest, and by the sixth day, Ye Wenxin was back on track.

Over about half a month, Ye Wenxin completed all the pills, far exceeding Ling Jue's expectations.

After meeting her goals, Ye Wenxin slept for an entire day. Late at night, she quietly slipped into Ling Jue's room.

"What brings you here, you little rascal?" Ling Jue, still under the Yin-Yang Transformation, was startled. Seeing Ye Wenxin alone, she instinctively reverted to her true form.

Ye Wenxin's smile was slightly strained, indicating nervousness about visiting so late. Ever perceptive, Ling Jue noticed Ye Wenxin's unease but welcomed her in with a smile, serving tea and waiting for her to speak.