While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 56 Preparing Medicated Baths
Lu Yu looked at Zi Yan, who was feigning innocence, his face darkened, but he was helpless.

His original plan was to give the whole Dragon Pattern Fruit to Zi Yan—once this rare and precious herb is cut open, its medicinal effects will be quickly lost. Giving it whole would not only preserve its medicinal effects to the maximum extent, but also enhance his goodwill towards this ancient dragon.

"That little devil is something else..."

Lu Yu chuckled to himself, "They didn't even bother with pleasantries, they just chugged it down in one gulp."

Zi Yan seemed to sense Lu Yu's helplessness, blinked her big eyes and leaned closer, pretending to be innocent, and said, "Um... you're not angry, are you?"

"Not really."

Lu Yu shook his head and said calmly, "Anyway, I don't need it for the time being."

He turned to look at the valley's exit and asked, "I'm going back. What about you?"

"I'll go with you!"

Zi Yan immediately skipped and hopped after her, her long purple hair shimmering in the sunlight. She said excitedly, "I know a place with lots of delicious fruits. I'll take you there to try them!"

Seeing Zi Yan's energetic appearance, a faint smile appeared in Lu Yu's eyes.

Although we lost half a Dragon Pattern Fruit, we gained the friendship of this Ancient Dragon of the Void, so it was worth it.

……

Soon after,

When Lu Yu brought Zi Yan back to the courtyard, the afterglow of the setting sun shone brightly on the bluestone slabs.

Inside the courtyard, Little Fairy Doctor had already returned from the outer courtyard and was sorting through herbs. Hearing the noise, she looked up and temporarily put down the herbs in her hands.

"Who is this……?"

Little Fairy Doctor opened her beautiful eyes wide and stared in surprise at the purple-haired little girl next to Lu Yu.

Zi Yan tilted her head and looked at Little Fairy Doctor. Her small nose twitched, and suddenly her eyes lit up. She said excitedly, "Wow! You smell like so many herbs!"

Like a little squirrel, she sniffed around Little Fairy Doctor, chattering away, "There's Rejuvenating Grass... and Ice Spirit Flame Grass... Hmm? This smells like..."

Little Fairy Doctor was a little overwhelmed by her enthusiasm and looked to Lu Yu for help.

"Ziyan, stop fooling around."

Lu Yu coughed lightly and said, "This is Little Fairy Doctor, my... friend."

"I know, I know!"

Zi Yan took a step back with a grin, then suddenly pulled out a handful of colorful fruits from her bosom and handed them to Little Fairy Doctor, saying, "These are for you as a greeting gift! I picked these from the back mountain, they're so delicious!"

The Little Fairy Doctor was flattered and accepted the fruits, discovering they were all edible spiritual fruits. She smiled gently, "Thank you. I happen to have some freshly made medicinal tea; would you like to try some?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Zi Yan clapped her hands excitedly and turned to Lu Yu, making a funny face. She said, "Look, Little Fairy Doctor is much more generous than you!"

Lu Yu shook his head helplessly and smiled wryly, exchanging a knowing glance with Little Fairy Doctor. She smiled gently and nodded slightly.

……

In the stillness of the night, the bright moonlight bathed the courtyard.

The table was a mess of cups and plates. Zi Yan was fast asleep, her head resting on the table, drool still clinging to her lips. She mumbled incoherently, "Bad Lu Yu...give me back my Dragon Pattern Fruit..."

Little Fairy Doctor smiled helplessly, carefully picked up Zi Yan, and whispered, "I'll take her to sleep in the side room tonight."

Immediately, she turned to look at Lu Yu and said, "I have prepared all the medicinal herbs you asked for and put them in the medicine box in your room."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu nodded. As everyone knows, the medicinal materials needed for alchemy often require special processing before they can be used.

Although Little Fairy Doctor didn't have the talent to become an alchemist, Lu Yu still copied a copy of the seventh-grade alchemist's insights passed down by the Old Master Yao for her. She was very interested in it and often compared its contents with the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture. Not only did she improve her poison-making skills, but in her spare time, she would also help Lu Yu process some medicinal herbs used for alchemy.

After practicing for a period of time, she has become quite skilled at handling medicinal herbs, making her a valuable assistant to Lu Yu in his alchemy work.

……

The next morning.

Zi Yan was still fast asleep in her guest room, while Lu Yu and Little Fairy Doctor had been meditating and cultivating in the courtyard for quite some time. An hour later, the two opened their eyes almost simultaneously, their gazes gleaming with a sharp light.

How is Qinglin doing lately?

After finishing his practice, Lu Yu asked with concern.

Little Fairy Doctor smiled gently and said, "She has already broken through to the Seven-Star Dou Zhe level. I have sent over all the pills you gave her. Instructor Ruolin and Cousin Xiao Yu from the outer courtyard have been taking good care of her."

Lu Yu nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's good. I obtained a treasure yesterday. You can send it to her in a while."

"She's currently in the foundation-building stage. After absorbing that treasure, she'll probably be able to directly become a Battle Master, and she'll also be able to cleanse her meridians and marrow, solidifying her foundation..."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded and said, "I understand, but what exactly is this treasure?"

She asked with some curiosity, knowing full well that Lu Yu had extremely high standards and that anything he called a treasure was no ordinary item.

"It's the gift I said I'd bring you yesterday."

Lu Yu smiled mysteriously and took out three exquisite jade bottles from his storage ring. The moment the stoppers were opened, a refreshing fragrance filled the air.

One bottle contained a jade-green liquid, while the other two contained milky-white spiritual liquid, which were the Earth Core Tempering Emulsion and its diluted inferior products.

"This is the body-tempering milk from the Earth's core."

Lu Yu pointed to the jade liquid and explained, "It has the effect of cleansing the marrow and strengthening the foundation, and can even help people break through the shackles of cultivation..."

"However, the energy contained within is too vast, and it must be combined with other medicinal herbs to exert its marrow-cleansing and bone-refining effects. If taken directly, it will not only be of no benefit to cultivators below the Dou Ling level, but will also damage their meridians."

"As for the other two bottles, they are diluted inferior products. They don't need to be mixed; they can be used directly by soaking..."

As he spoke, Lu Yu took out the medicinal herbs he had prepared beforehand from his storage ring and said, "Go and fetch a basin of clean water. I'll start preparing the medicinal herbs now. These herbs were specially selected to neutralize the violent energy within."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded in understanding, then turned around and fetched a large wooden basin filled with clean water.

Lu Yu first poured the Earth Core Tempering Milk into the basin, then skillfully refined various medicinal herbs one by one, turning them into clumps of liquid of different colors, which he then added into the basin. His movements were fluid and graceful, and the timing of adding each herb was just right.

About an hour later, the originally clear water had turned into a colorful medicinal liquid, radiating a gentle and pure energy fluctuation.

"It's done."

Lu Yu examined his work with satisfaction. He then took out a wooden basin, divided the prepared medicine into two equal portions, and said, "This portion is for you, and I'll keep the other one for myself."

"As for those two bottles of diluted Earth Core Tempering Milk..."

He paused, then continued, "Give one bottle to Qinglin. Keep the last one for now; perhaps we can trade it with other rare and precious herbs with other alchemists later."

Little Fairy Doctor stared at the shimmering medicinal liquid in the wooden basin, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes: "Isn't this... too precious?"

Lu Yu chuckled softly, lightly tapping her forehead with his fingertip, and said with a smile, "Between you and me, there's no need to concern ourselves with such things."

"You soak here, I'll go to another room."

After saying that, Lu Yu picked up a wooden basin, turned around and walked towards another room.

Little Fairy Doctor watched his departing figure, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She gently bit her lower lip, carefully took off her outer robe, and stepped into the wooden basin filled with medicinal liquid.

……

(End of this chapter)