CHAPTER 229: 0157 "THE ’LOWLY’ MISS YUN (TWO-IN-ONE)

Xu Chang’an at this moment had completed the task given by Li Zhibai, and wandered around the various halls of the Hundred Herbs Garden.

"This Hundred Herbs Garden... never mind." Xu Chang’an shook his head, being valued is a good thing after all.

Now that he had finished his business, he could return to Muyu Peak.

On the way back, Xu Chang’an thought about the previous matters, his brows slightly furrowed.

After visiting several places, Xu Chang’an inadvertently asked the people of the Hundred Herbs Garden if they knew the identity of his teacher, and the conclusion he got was no different from that of Muyu Peak, perhaps even less informed.

In the eyes of the Hundred Herbs Garden, his teacher was just a destitute disciple, maybe of a higher seniority, but very weak, so the seniority was of no consequence.

The elixirs sent by Xu Chang’an were commissions from the Sword Hall taken from the Hundred Herbs Garden, all of which were low-level elixirs.

If it were really some extraordinary elixir, no one would think that the Daoist Nun was at the bottom of Muyu Peak, needing Xu Chang’an’s support.

In the eyes of the Hundred Herbs Garden, the Daoist Nun was a neglected presence on Muyu Peak, surviving by taking on alchemy tasks.

Laughably, Xu Chang’an had originally suspected that the elixir given to him by his teacher was precious, and if he used the Teleportation Array, it might disrupt the balance of the elixir’s internal energy, which was why he needed to walk...

"Teacher..."

Xu Chang’an couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

Was his teacher really destitute?

Xu Chang’an shook his head.

What kind of person was his teacher in his eyes?

First of all, he was poor.

The position of Mr. Sword Hall was merely nominal, as there were no students on Muyu Peak for her to teach, and the basic Spirit Stones each month were minimal, just enough for her daily expenses.

So when the Daoist Nun said she had no Spirit Stones, it was truly the case. She was so poor that she couldn’t even pay Xu Chang’an Spirit Stones as a reward for cleaning the courtyard, only able to give him some herbs exchanged from the Hundred Herbs Garden.

Overall, she was just a decoration on Muyu Peak, but due to her relatively high seniority, she had a somewhat decent job.

...though not really decent at all.

After all, having no money meant she could only refine a small amount of low-level elixirs to trade for what she wanted.

"Sigh..." Xu Chang’an sighed softly, thinking that in this way, perhaps she was indeed quite destitute.

Yes, these were just appearances, he had never underestimated his teacher.

Although she usually did nothing but alchemy, and the elixirs she produced were not particularly precious or attractive in appearance... Xu Chang’an instinctively felt that the Daoist Nun was certainly not as simple as she seemed on the surface.

He didn’t trust intuition, so there was also evidence.

Zhu Pingniang.

This person had a very high status, and during her time in Beisang City, her attitude towards his teacher... was very intriguing, just shy of writing her secret on her face.

Now, reflecting upon it, Xu Chang’an always felt that Zhu Pingniang was subtly urging him to cling to his teacher.

"I wonder what kind of identity the teacher really has." Xu Chang’an stepped onto the Teleportation Array of the Hundred Herbs Garden, returned to the public White Jade Platform, and faced the gazes of the crowd with an unchanging expression.

"Hmm, if the teacher is some sort of hidden powerhouse, that would be great."

Then his identity as her sole student would rise accordingly, and the path of cultivation in the future would be much easier?

Xu Chang’an shook his head, he was just idly speculating.

The hidden identity of the Daoist Nun was her own matter, Xu Chang’an was not particularly concerned, as long as he could help Yun Qian solve the problem with her Elixir Field, that would be enough.

Just kidding, he hadn’t even figured out the mystery surrounding Yun Qian, how could he discuss other people?

With this thought, Xu Chang’an quickened his pace significantly.

What he hadn’t expected was that once again, he was surrounded by the senior sisters of Muyu Peak.

Wen Li’s Sword Qi could block outsiders, but not her own people.

——

At this time, Xu Chang’an did not know that his mysterious, reticent teacher was currently doing something to Miss Yun’s face.

Yun Qian looked at herself in the mirror.

Her skin appeared as if shrouded in snowlight, her pupils distinctly black and white with a hint of warmth, her facial contour clear, exuding an awe-inspiring aura amidst her elegance, while the corners of her eyes and brows were full of emotion.

She wanted to touch her own face, but was afraid of smudging her makeup, so she held back.

She wondered if her husband would like it.

Thinking of Li Zhibai’s confident expression, she believed she indeed had some skill.

...

Holding a light-colored ribbon, Li Zhibai returned from outside the room, pausing at the threshold, a strange expression crossing her face.

Yesterday, she could never have imagined that today she would be teaching a girl how to dress up to please a man.

And this man was her student.

However, upon seeing Yun Qian’s back, all her scattered thoughts vanished, leaving only the idea of making Yun Qian more beautiful.

"It’s not just about makeup; other things are also important." Li Zhibai came over and lifted Yun Qian’s long hair.

"Are you going to style my hair?" Yun Qian asked.

"Does my little sister usually tie her hair up?"

"Yes."

"Tying up is fine, but if you want something fresh... you need a transformation from head to toe."

"I’ll listen to you."

With Yun Qian’s permission, Li Zhibai was no longer restrained, gently pulling at the end of Yun Qian’s hair.

Yun Qian’s hair was exceptionally good, unbelievably smooth, and with a pull, it cascaded down smoothly.

Li Zhibai looked Yun Qian up and down.

Letting the hair down was a great choice.

No one who dislikes long, straight black hair, and Yun Qian’s proportions supported her beautiful black hair... But to give a coordinated, natural beauty, when grooming, it was necessary to avoid hair on both sides of the face from puffing up, as this would make the cheekbones seem wider. The vertical lines of straight hair could visually diminish a youthful look and add mature character.