Lin Yuan waved his hand, and a ball of cyan flame appeared out of nowhere, illuminating the dark cave around them.
The warm cyan fire dispelled the darkness of the cave and the chill of the night. The Little Fairy Doctor looked at the flame summoned by Lin Yuan, a hint of longing in her eyes.
Lin Yuan turned to her and extended an invitation: "After all that effort, it's finally time for the harvest. Let's go and see what treasures this cave holds."
With that, he stepped into the cave. The Little Fairy Doctor hesitated for a moment, bit her silver teeth, and then followed, keeping close behind him.
The two of them walked through the deep cave for over ten minutes. Unconsciously, the Little Fairy Doctor was walking side by side with Lin Yuan.
As they moved forward, Lin Yuan examined the cave with interest under the cyan light. His relaxed demeanor gradually eased the Little Fairy Doctor's tension. Though they were deep inside a cave, she felt a rare sense of safety beside him.
Finally, they stopped in front of a stone door emanating a faint yellow glow.
Lin Yuan stepped forward and touched the stone door. His soul power spread out, quickly analyzing the door and the surrounding mechanisms. Yet, he chose not to trigger the mechanisms or force the door open. Instead, he stepped back and looked at the Little Fairy Doctor.
"Little Fairy Doctor, do you know anything about mechanisms?" Lin Yuan asked.
"I've read some books on mechanisms, but I wouldn't call myself skilled," she replied.
"Oh?" Lin Yuan waved his hand, a mischievous smile appearing on his lips. "Then you'll open this door. I'll reward you based on how quickly you do it."
"With your strength, shouldn't you be able to open it easily? Wouldn't it be faster if you did it yourself?" The Little Fairy Doctor looked at him curiously.
"Because I had a sudden thought—I wanted to see a beautiful woman work for me. Since you're here, it has to be you," Lin Yuan said, his serious tone carrying a trace of delight.
"You…" The Little Fairy Doctor didn't know what to say, but the boy's playful nature made her feel much more at ease. Compared to a genius or a powerful person, interacting with a mischievous young man was far more relaxing.
She didn't resist. Walking to the stone door, she placed her delicate hands on it and began to move the mechanisms slowly, working steadily. Lin Yuan stood with his arms crossed, watching her work with interest, secretly using a Memory Stone to record the scene.
"Found it." Just as Lin Yuan was calculating the curve of her slender waist under the cyan light, the Little Fairy Doctor's delighted voice reached his ears.
At the base of the stone door, she squatted, pressing an inconspicuous protrusion with her delicate fingers. With a creaking sound, the stone door slowly shifted upward, emitting a faint light from within. In a short while, the door was fully open.
The Little Fairy Doctor turned to Lin Yuan, lifting her snow-white chin and smiling.
"See, it's open. Let's go in."
Lin Yuan patted her shoulder in praise: "Well done. As a reward, you'll get an extra coin later."
With that, he stepped into the stone chamber. The Little Fairy Doctor took a deep breath and followed.
Inside, the scene before them was vast and bright.
It was a huge stone chamber, empty and silent. Moonstones were embedded in the walls, illuminating the room. In the center sat a skeleton on a large chair, creating a somewhat eerie sight. The Little Fairy Doctor instinctively moved closer to Lin Yuan.
In front of the chair was a long bluestone table, upon which sat three locked stone boxes.
In the corners of the chamber lay piles of gold and valuables. In one corner, a small flower bed held many medicinal herbs, releasing a refreshing fragrance. The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes brightened as she hurried over.
"Orchid Leaf, White Spirit Ginseng, Snow Lotus Seed… and even Ice Spirit Flame Grass!" One by one, the names of the herbs flew from her rosy lips.
"Oh? Your basic knowledge of herbs is solid," Lin Yuan teased, spinning the key he had just obtained with his right hand. The main goal of this expedition, the incomplete Purifying Lotus Demon Flame Map hidden in the skeleton's gaps, was already in his ring, putting him in high spirits.
The Little Fairy Doctor glanced at him with pride. "I'm the best physician in Qing Shan Town. Such knowledge of herbs is only natural. It's a pity I don't have the qualifications to be an alchemist." Her words carried a hint of sorrow, as her dream had always been beyond reach.
"Clap, clap!" Lin Yuan clapped his hands twice, breaking her melancholy in his unromantic way. The Little Fairy Doctor looked at him, slightly speechless. He then turned the key with a smile. "Stop, stop. Don't let sadness ruin this great treasure-hunting moment. Come on, let's open the chests!"
He led her to the bluestone table. Looking at the three stone boxes before them, the Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but show curiosity.
"Ready to open the treasure chests?"
With the Little Fairy Doctor watching expectantly, Lin Yuan first opened the left stone box. Inside appeared a cyan-colored scroll.
"Hm, Black-Class High-Tier Dou Technique: Roaring Lion Chant."
The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes brightened. An Black-Class High-Tier Dou Technique—this was her first time seeing one.
"Here, this is for you." Lin Yuan tossed the scroll toward her. Flustered, she quickly caught it, a hint of delight appearing on his face as he watched her reaction.
The Little Fairy Doctor playfully gave him a sidelong glance, holding the scroll carefully in her hands as she quietly observed Lin Yuan opening the next stone box.
Next, Lin Yuan opened the right stone box. A black scroll appeared, with a line of small characters along its side catching their attention.
"Black-Class High-Tier Dou Technique: Eagle Wings. Hm, a rare flying Dou Technique—this one's worth studying."
"Flying Dou Technique? What's that?" The Little Fairy Doctor blinked in curiosity, clearly intrigued.
"As the name suggests, it allows someone whose cultivation hasn't yet reached Dou King level to fly in the sky. It's quite rare. Do you want it?" Lin Yuan explained, tossing the scroll lightly in his hand, raising an eyebrow at her.
"Would you give this to me?" she asked, eyes lighting up with surprise.
"Of course not. A flying Dou Technique is for me to study," Lin Yuan said, his tone suddenly firm as her expression shifted to mild disappointment. He decisively refused.
The Little Fairy Doctor was momentarily stunned but said no more, quietly meeting Lin Yuan's gaze with her clear eyes. He returned her look, a hint of amusement in his own, their eyes locking as if in a silent duel, neither willing to look away first. After a moment, the Little Fairy Doctor finally broke the gaze, her cheeks slightly flushed as she averted her eyes.
Clearing her throat, she composed herself and said seriously, "There's still one more box. Let's open it quickly."
'The way her tone has become more casual… looks like the goal of drawing closer to her has been achieved. She can at least be considered a friend now,' Lin Yuan thought, deciding not to tease her further. He then approached the last stone box, ready to open it.
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