Chapter 272-II: Essence Blood and Intent

This place thrives because Ah Yin tends to it, enabling these precious plants, which require extremely stringent growing conditions, to flourish.

Once Ah Yin leaves, even with his abilities, he cannot take care of them properly.

At most, he can barely maintain the vitality of this garden with the Five Elements Domain.

But he has many things to attend to and cannot afford to worry about these plants.

After thinking for a moment, he had no choice but to say, "See which plants are more delicate and can't do without you, and take them with you. These rare treasures are hard to find in the world; it would be a pity if they wither and die."

Upon hearing this, Ah Yin did not immediately agree. Instead, she asked softly, "How long until you come to find me?"

"At the shortest, a few months; at the longest, a year."

"A year…" Ah Yin lowered her eyelids, lost in thought.

Then she looked up at Su Cheng, "Okay. Do you have an empty porcelain bottle? Give me one."

Su Cheng was a bit puzzled but still took out a brand new unused porcelain bottle from his soul guide.

He occasionally carried some potions and would prepare some, so he always had empty bottles for storing them.

Ah Yin did not immediately take the bottle but withdrew her left hand from his palm.

Then she channeled her soul power, and a sharp blade flashed across the palm of her right hand.

The next moment, a long, deep cut appeared across her fair palm, deep enough to see the bone.

"What are you doing?"

Su Cheng was stunned.

Ah Yin ignored his shock and reached for the porcelain bottle with her left hand.

Then, she clenched her right hand, forcing blood to drip into the bottle.

Each drop of bright red blood was tinged with a green-gold glow, exuding an intense vitality.

Soon, Su Cheng realized what she intended to do.

"Wait!"

He reached out to grab her wrist.

Ah Yin, however, paid no heed, pursing her lips and continuing her actions.

It wasn't until the long-necked porcelain bottle was filled with blood that she finally stopped.

A flash of green light passed, and the wound on her palm healed quickly. She capped the bottle and handed it to Su Cheng.

"Golden Phoenix Sunflower, Nine-Leaf Dark Yin Grass, Jade Dew Fairy Sprout…"

She listed over ten plants, then looked at Su Cheng, "Just tell Elder Chrysanthemum the names of these flowers. If he drops a single drop of my blood into them each month, they will thrive perfectly."

Su Cheng silently took the bottle, his expression complex.

He could tell that this blood was not ordinary but rich with soul power and life force.

The blood in the porcelain bottle in his hand amounted to hundreds of drops.

Losing this much blood would certainly cost her some cultivation.

More importantly, even with Ah Yin's vitality, this act would undoubtedly harm her foundation. It wasn't worth it.

Looking at her slightly pale face, Su Cheng frowned deeply and spoke in a low voice, "You didn't need to do this. Just taking the plants with you would have been fine."

Ah Yin smiled indifferently, "But that would put you in a difficult position. After all, these precious plants were painstakingly collected by Elder Chrysanthemum. How could I just take them? Moreover, the Jade Dew Fairy Sprout must stay here; it's meant for your tea."

"It's just tea; it's no big deal."

"No, you're my brother."

"Brother?"

Hearing this title, Su Cheng looked surprised.

Ah Yin blushed but faced him squarely, "Am I not fit to be your elder sister, given that I'm older than you?"

Su Cheng sighed and shook his head, "Of course you are. As long as you're happy."

He then spread his arms and embraced her.

"You—"

Ah Yin gasped in surprise.

Before she could react, she found herself in a broad chest.

"Since we're parting soon, there's no harm in letting your brother hold you for a moment."

Thus, every curve of her body was pressed tightly against him.

Her full, soft chest, smooth abdomen, and particularly her ample bosom, were felt distinctly through several layers of light gauze, even the slight protrusion at the peaks could be sensed.

Ah Yin's body stiffened instantly, momentarily forgetting to struggle.

Or perhaps she didn't want to struggle.

Her cheek rested against his firm chest, listening to his strong heartbeat.

The blush on her face gradually faded, her brows and eyes softening.

We're parting soon…

Despite having died once, she still met you in this vast sea of people.

If we hadn't met, maybe I wouldn't have had to go through so much hesitation and struggle, wavering and pain.

But we did meet.

I regained my life because of you, felt joy and solace because of you, struggled and pained until I gradually fell deeply…

Perhaps from the moment of my resurrection, everything was already predestined.

But I don't regret it.

The past cannot be changed, but the future is still unknown. What will life be like from now on?

Ah Yin left.

Apart from Su Cheng, she did not say goodbye to anyone, nor was there a need.

As she had said before, she had no friends here.

She lived quietly in Spirit City for nearly two years and then left quietly.

Rubbing the porcelain bottle in his hand, Su Cheng's expression turned solemn, deep in thought.

After today's events, the misunderstandings between him and Ah Yin were cleared.

However, while he was moved by her feelings, he couldn't fully trust her just yet. He could only believe a part.

To be honest, he considered himself to understand Ah Yin quite well.

She was not someone adept at disguising herself.

Even when she broke free from control, it was because he was too careless and arrogant.

Otherwise, he should have noticed the abnormalities in Ah Yin's demeanor long ago.

Since they had cleared the air today, he decided to give Ah Yin a chance.

He was willing to give her this chance.

Su Cheng never liked testing people because he knew human nature couldn't pass such tests.

But that was because he didn't need to reveal critical secrets to those people.

If they were to fight side by side and entrust their lives to each other, absolute trust was necessary.

With Qian Renxue, they had shared life-and-death experiences, and Zhu Zhuqing had risked her life for him in a battle against Tang Hao.

Even Bibi Dong, he had witnessed the depths of her soul.

If one couldn't prove their trustworthiness, other means of control were necessary, just like Ah Yin had once been, bound by the Spirit Eternal Sword.

So, during the hug, Su Cheng left a wisp of extremely condensed innate power on Ah Yin.

This wisp of innate power had no offensive capability but carried a strong distinctive aura.

Whether Tang Hao or the future Tang San, who might leave the Slaughter City, both possessed the Killing God Domain.

The Killing God Domain contained diluted Shura God Power.

If they got close, they would undoubtedly leave a mark.

With Ah Yin's current strength, she might not be able to defeat Tang Hao outside, but in the Blue Silver Grass Forest, her life force was nearly unbeatable.

If she didn't want it, Tang Hao couldn't get close to her.