The Fallen Consort

After eating, Yi Ling heard instructions from Mu Xin in her mind. He taught her how to stabilize her powers , how absorb the spiritual energy around her and how to gather that energy towards her dantian. She sat down and crossed her legs in bed. Time went fast during cultivation. She didn't noticed it, next thing she knew it was already morning.

Her body was more relaxed and full of energy. She got up and stretched. It feels good, she thought. It was cloudy and the weather was a little colder today. She ate her leftovers for breakfast and cleaned herself up. Just then, Mu Xin called her to come. He said Tefei is back from hunting, so she should be fine.

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She saw Mu Xin waiting for her by the hill. He looked so heavenly on his white robe.

"Come forward Ling'er" His voice was even more so.

"Give me your hand". She laid her left hand on top of Mu Xin's waiting hand. "This will hurt a bit." As he made a small cut on her palm. Yi Ling pursed her lips together.

Mu Xin pulled the same hand and brought Yi Ling in front of the odd tree. He then placed Yi Ling's bleeding hand on the bark of the tree. Within contact, the tree absorbed Yi Ling's blood and the whole tree shook. Like it was waking up and stretching itself.

Mu Xin then took her hand and kissed her palm. It instantly healed the cut until it wasn't visible anymore. Like he didn't cut her earlier. Yi Ling blushed. She can't help but think that Mu Xin is so dreamy. Though she didn't have any male interaction before, her parents was always open with their relationship. Her father was always showering love for her mother. Yi Ling smiled at Mu Xin.

"Get a room!" A voice said.

"This is the Guardian of the Blue Rose Palace. He is the Eternal Oak's spirit. You made him your contracted spiritual herb just now." He pointed at the tree. He smiled, acting like he didn't do it himself. "He doesn't have a name, so you can name him yourself. Also, since he is a spiritual herb; he can do your gardening for you." He smirked at the young man. Sounding like all he could do was being a gardener.

The Young Man's mouth twitched as he rolled his eyes on him. He looked at Yi Ling, clasped his fist together and bowed. Yi Ling was overwhelmed. "Eternal oak?" She looked at the tree and to the young man.

"Hmm.. I'll name you Linyu." She smiled at him. Linyu tightened both of his fist. Everyone must pay, he thought. He will always protect that smile, before and now. He promised.

Mu Xin then handed a big book to Yi Ling.

"I wrote this book for you, since you're interested with medicine. It contains all kinds of information about spiritual herbs and its uses. Come, I'll show you your medical garden." He pulled Yi Ling. Linyu tagged along with them.

Mu Xin didn't let go of Yi Ling's hand. He was smiling the whole time.

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In the backyard. One can hardly call it a medical garden. There was nothing there but empty land.

It didn't have grass but its not even tilled either. Yi Ling's mouth twitched.