Disciples gathered around, and many understood that Jin Congmo truly had feelings for Ah Chen, leaving many feeling regretful.
Although Ah Chen’s status was not bad, she was still a failure.
In the Cultivation World, talent was more important, what was status?
Without Pei Feixue and Shen Song, Ah Chen’s life would not be so glorious.
Everyone thought so because Ah Chen’s talent had not yet been exposed, and the high officials felt there was no need to publicize it. It’s better to be low-key; their Silver Moon Sect having two with Heavenly Spirit Roots in the young generation was already eye-catching enough.
"No merit, no reward, and besides, I already have both hands full," Ah Chen refused the Jade Bracelet that Jin Congmo offered. If she accepted today, things would be hard to clarify; she could guess a bit of his intentions.
"It’s just a small token, speaking of which, it was due to my brother and me that Junior Sister Pei got into trouble last time. Fortunately, it was clarified in the end, otherwise, I wouldn’t know what to do," Jin Congmo said, "Master said the Spiritual Medicine has been gathered, which brought me back to my senses from being immersed in my injury, it wasn’t considerate of me before, and now I realize I wronged you greatly."
"This Jade Bracelet is to apologize to Junior Sister Pei."
Though he said this, everyone knew his true thoughts.
Everyone in the marketplace knew he spent a million Spirit Stones to buy this Jade Bracelet; it was a Space Jade Bracelet and could also defend, with a very exquisite appearance.
If Ah Chen accepted, others would think the two had mutual feelings, and rumors might spread about their forthcoming union.
The Commissioner originally liked Jin Congmo, which many people knew.
Ah Chen still shook her head, "How can that be blamed on Senior Brother Jin? It’s just that some are blinded, only willing to hear what they like, if apologies are due, it’s those people who should apologize, it has nothing to do with you."
At this point, Jin Congmo also realized today’s plan wouldn’t work.
Surrounding people were even more awake to the fact that Ah Chen seemed to be rejecting Jin Congmo? This idea shocked them.
If it were that Jin Congmo could not recover and Ah Chen refused him, people would think more about it.
Now, with the Supreme Elder gathering the Spiritual Medicine and soon returning to the Sect, it was clear he would soon recover. Ah Chen still refused, which only meant one thing, she hadn’t thought of having anything with Jin Congmo.
Whether she let go or felt unworthy, only she would know.
Of course, some thought Ah Chen was unappreciative; Jin Congmo lowered himself like that, yet she still held her ground.
No matter how Ah Chen acted, some would never be satisfied.
But due to various reasons, they didn’t dare to express their inner thoughts.
"Furthermore, congratulations to Senior Brother Jin. Now that the Supreme Elder has gathered the Spiritual Medicine, it won’t be long before Senior Brother Jin’s injuries fully heal," Ah Chen said.
Jin Congmo smiled and said, "Thank you, Junior Sister Pei."
He no longer brought up the subject of the bracelet, mentioning it again would not look good.
He would look for another opportunity later; inwardly, Jin Congmo was somewhat frustrated.
He never thought that after so many years of groundwork, Ah Chen still gradually fell out of his control.
If he had known, he should have directly been with Ah Chen from the start, avoiding such a predicament now.
Forget it, first restore my cultivation and then plan.
Ah Chen returned to her cave dwelling; Jin Congmo also left, and the crowd dispersed while the Sect disciples discussed privately.
Just as Ah Chen was preparing a grand gift for Jin Congshuang, Pei Feixue’s voice sounded at the cave entrance.
"Why are you here, Mother?"
"To see you. I heard about Jin Congmo’s matter before; what’s your opinion?" Pei Feixue asked. If her daughter truly liked him, with her support and Jin Congmo’s willingness, she hoped her daughter could have her wish fulfilled.
"Mother, I have no thoughts about him," Ah Chen stated directly, "The past doesn’t matter anymore."
Pei Feixue furrowed her brow slightly, but seeing Ah Chen’s honest expression, she believed her.
She said, "Alright, Mother understands. With your capabilities now, Chenchen, there’s no need to be fixated on those matters of love. Instead, focus on your innate talent."
The Sect’s high officials had tacitly not openly spread news of Chenchen’s talent, so the disciples were unaware.
Now, even if Chenchen’s talent didn’t improve, even if her physical body perished in the future, her Divine Soul would remain. Thinking of this, Pei Feixue smiled.
"I see you’re busy, so I won’t disturb you." After speaking, Pei Feixue handed Ah Chen a box, "Here are a pair of good Jade Bracelets. One is for defense and storage, and the other can attack, capable of ten attacks, each comparable to the Void Realm."
Her daughter wasn’t lacking in these things; she had plenty.
Ah Chen humorously accepted, immediately placing both Jade Bracelets on her right wrist. After all, they wouldn’t be taken away; the Commissioner would return to reclaim control, and these would be hers as well.
The Linglong Bracelet she wore on her left wrist was actually just a shell.
After completely recognizing the owner, the Linglong Immortal Monarch had gifted her the Linglong Space, now linked to her Divine Soul.
After seeing off Pei Feixue, Ah Chen set up the Linglong Bracelet.
It was about time to fulfill Jin Congshuang’s wish, to stop her from always coveting her Linglong Bracelet.
After setting it up, Ah Chen re-wore the Linglong Bracelet on her left wrist.
Three days later, Supreme Elder Qi Feng returned to the Sect.
The twelve kinds of Spiritual Medicine were actually prepared in three portions since no Alchemist could guarantee a successful refining in one go. But giving three portions came with a clear rule.
If all three attempts failed, the Alchemist was responsible.
If only one succeeded, it was the Alchemist’s skill, and the remaining two portions belonged to the Alchemist.
Shen Song, upon hearing Qi Feng had returned, volunteered for the task.
Ah Chen naturally knew the Commissioner’s father’s intention, merely trying to save a portion of the Spiritual Medicine to see if the produced Elixir would be beneficial to her.
No one doubted Shen Song’s Alchemy talent, and Qi Feng was very confident in handing him the Spiritual Medicine.
Half a month later, Shen Song delivered the refined Elixir to Qi Feng.
After administering it to Jin Congmo, his slightly damaged Spirit Root began gradually recovering, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Ah Chen, in Shen Song’s Alchemy Room, swallowed a pill he gave her, made from that Spiritual Medicine.
Out of three portions of Spiritual Medicine, one failed and two succeeded, just right.
However, the Twelve Returning Spirit Pills had no effect on the Commissioner’s naturally flawed Spirit Root, yet Ah Chen didn’t refuse.
Repairing the Spirit Root wasn’t urgent; it could wait until things were resolved.
Improving the Spirit Root is a painful process; she’s not afraid of it, but it’s something the Commissioner should experience.
Such a valuable experience should be left for the other party to go through.
Seeing the Twelve Returning Spirit Pill indeed ineffective, Shen Song and Pei Feixue were disappointed, but their daughter’s situation was vastly improved compared to before, at least not fading back into the world in a few hundred years.