It’s quite tranquil on my side, especially the Spirit Garden behind the house; apart from this old man, no one visits it all year round.
So, are you satisfied now?"
There was a hint of provocation and mockery in his words.
After all, which hot-blooded sword cultivator is willing to farm?
He was here because of erysipelas, unable to advance further, so he degraded himself to cultivate the Profound Field, hoping to develop some pill recipes to give later generations a stronger chance and not end up suffering like him from erysipelas day and night.
However, Song Yan stomped his foot and said, "Yes, teacher."
Kuye Swordmaster felt inexplicably angry when he heard that Song Yan actually agreed, his beard trembling, pacing back and forth. Suddenly, he sniffed his nose as if he smelled something burning, only to find that the burnt smell was coming from the medicine cauldron.
Kuye Swordmaster jumped in rage; he realized he had been so distracted by this brat that he forgot about the timing. The more he thought about it, the more agitated he became and couldn’t help but shout angrily, "Get out, get out! You brat!! Bad luck!"
"Yes, teacher."
Song Yan’s tone was calm, and he quickly left.
He was quite satisfied with this arrangement.
After all, wasn’t he here to fish in troubled waters? It was obvious the Kuye Swordmaster was nearing the end of his lifespan at the early stage of the Crimson Palace, and this place was... just right for him.
...
...
The next day...
Slam.
Kuye Swordmaster tossed a booklet over, saying, "See for yourself, don’t mess up my precious flowers and plants."
He couldn’t even be bothered to glance at Song Yan.
Song Yan took the booklet and saw that the cover read "Hundred Examinations of Profound Grass." Upon opening it, he found the contents detailed, from the "appearance and medicinal properties of Profound Grass" to the "compatible elixirs," all described.
The first entry he saw was a Profound Grass he was familiar with.
[Moonlight Grass]: With a sweet nature, it often grows on high grounds of the Profound Vein, gathering Profound Qi into its stems and leaves. It can be roasted into tea or sun-dried for alchemy. The grass is cold-tolerant and heat-averse, planted in winter and harvested in summer.
The subsequent pill recipes included were "Little Profound Spirit Pill," "Great Profound Spirit Pill," and even "Little Profound Liquid Pill," all elixirs Song Yan was quite familiar with.
As he flipped further, he saw that even "Manji Grass" and "Purple Crow Grass" were described.
Clearly, "Hundred Examinations of Profound Grass" was compiled by Kuye Swordmaster, synthesizing information from various books and his own years of experience.
Song Yan had always been very patient, so he held the booklet in his hands, studying it seriously at the table beside him.
Kuye Swordmaster threw the booklet to him and later sneaked a glance at him again, only to see that the brat was seriously reading, leaving him at a loss for words.
For a sword cultivator to engage in alchemy was a real test of patience, akin to ruining one’s future.
Kuye Swordmaster sighed inwardly: ’Maybe, after a few days, this brat will get bored, and that would be good.

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