TSFLIP Chapter 237

Dan Ya and Mu Liunian temporarily stayed in Guren Valley, which filled Feng Guang with overwhelming fear. Since confirming that Dongfang Ye was indeed Xue Ran, she had constantly felt as if unseen eyes were watching her every move. She had tried to hint to Dan Ya to take Mu Liunian and leave quickly, but every time she was about to speak, Dongfang Ye would conveniently appear, leaving her in despair.

She wasn’t sure if Dongfang Ye had realized she knew his true identity, but as long as they both pretended otherwise, she had something she needed to investigate.

A study is often the place where the most telling clues can be found, yet no matter how much she searched, there was nothing of use. Finally, her gaze landed on a particular book on the bookshelf. It was old but well-maintained, a clear sign that its owner frequently read it. However, one book in the corner was covered with a thin layer of dust. Why had he stopped reading this one? Perhaps because its contents were already committed to memory.

Feng Guang took the book down and opened it. On one page, she found a line of text: Muyang Flower, Shennong Herb, Bulao Jade, and… But as she turned the page, there was nothing more. The final page had been torn out.

Her instincts told her that the missing page held the answers she sought. “System, I’m willing to spend seven points to restore this book.”

Restoring erased data required seven points, a method she had used before.

Under her gaze, the torn page slowly reappeared, and she finally saw the complete content:

Muyang Flower, Shennong Herb, Bulao Jade, and Phoenix Blood—combined, they can create the Elixir of Immortality. But what is Phoenix Blood?

Humans, too, have different races. The Undying Clan, though not truly immortal, ages much slower than ordinary humans. Their heart blood is incredibly precious; even a single drop can extend life. Yet, because the clan’s numbers have always been thin, this blood is referred to as “Phoenix Blood.” After the massacre at the border, only one branch of the Undying Clan survived, fleeing to the Central Plains and living in secrecy.

Phoenix Blood, the branch in the Central Plains… Eight years ago, the massacre of the Wen family left Qing Yu as the sole survivor.

The book fell from her hands. Her heart pounded with fear as realization struck her. She finally understood why he had “saved” Qing Yu. The final ingredient for the Elixir of Immortality was Qing Yu himself!

Feng Guang’s thoughts became a chaotic mess. She ran out of the study, heading straight for the kitchen. At this hour, Qing Yu should be there brewing medicine—she was certain of it. As she sprinted, the corridors grew quieter. By the time she reached the kitchen, she found no sign of Qing Yu.

She grabbed a cook and asked anxiously, “Where’s Qing Yu?”

“The young master was summoned to the pharmacy by the Master.”

No!

The word screamed in her mind. Ignoring her fatigue, she dashed toward the pharmacy. It wasn’t far, but as she approached the door, she smelled the faint, metallic scent of blood.

Her hands trembled as she pushed the door open. The scene before her made her entire body quake. Qing Yu, who had always been fastidious and hated dirt, lay on the ground, blood pooling around the gaping wound in his chest. The blood had already dried, its stark red hue making his pale, lifeless face even more haunting.

“You’re here, Feng Guang,” Dongfang Ye said with a soft chuckle. He no longer addressed her as “Miss Xia” but used the name he was most familiar with. Each time he said it, his heart felt a little fuller. He relished the sensation.

Feng Guang didn’t look at Dongfang Ye—perhaps now it was more appropriate to call him Xue Ran. After all, he had stopped pretending, hadn’t he?

Dragging her heavy steps forward, she knelt weakly beside Qing Yu’s body. Her hand slowly reached out to touch his face.

It was cold.

Xue Ran’s voice was gentle. “Feng Guang, the ground is cold. You’ll harm our child this way.”

“For days now…” Her voice was eerily calm. “Why haven’t I seen Zhijian?”

He replied casually, “Zhijian is handling some matters for me.”

She understood. Zhijian had gone to die in his place.

Feng Guang closed her eyes, a single tear rolling down her cheek. “System, this time I want to unlock a major cheat. Will you help me?”