Chapter 1291: Too High to Reach

Wuchen finally understood why Ye Yuan could use the Dao of alchemy to draw upon the Heavenly Dao and gain the recognition of the Immortal Forest Heavenly Dao.

This level of obsession was driving him crazy!

If alchemists were madmen, then Ye Yuan was the maddest of them all!

Ye Yuan spent an hour thoroughly dissecting the Xuan Yuan Pill, and only then was he satisfied.

However, Ye Yuan now realized that with his current strength, he was utterly incapable of refining a Xuan Yuan Pill.

Moreover, he had no understanding of the properties of divine-grade medicinal herbs; even if the herbs were placed before him, he could not refine them.

At this moment, Ye Yuan was a complete novice in the Dao of alchemy!

Finally, Wuchen said irritably, "You'd better refine that Xuan Yuan Pill quickly! If this goes on, you'll end up a cripple!"

Ye Yuan snapped back to reality and realized Wuchen was right.

Given his current physical condition, if he didn't refine the pill soon, he would indeed become a cripple.

But Ye Yuan lamented to find that he had no divine essence in his body, making it impossible to refine the pill quickly.

Fortunately, he had regained consciousness and could guide his body to absorb the pill's power.

Though this slowed his recovery, it was still much faster than unconscious absorption.

The Xuan Yuan Pill truly lived up to its reputation as a first-grade superior divine pill; its effects were formidable.

Half a day later, Ye Yuan's fingers finally twitched slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was a girl with a delicate face.

Liang Wanru was watching Ye Yuan, and when she saw him wake, a flicker of joy passed through her eyes.

"Is... is it you who saved me?"

Speaking aloud was different from spiritual communication; Ye Yuan found it extremely difficult to talk, his throat feeling parched.

Liang Wanru quickly fetched some water, and Ye Yuan drank a whole jug before feeling a bit better.

"Was it you who saved me?" Ye Yuan asked again.

Liang Wanru nodded.

Ye Yuan was startled, then remembered she was mute.

Liang Wanru had the grace of a willow and a pure face, but unfortunately, she could not speak.

"Thank you for saving my life! Words cannot express my gratitude. Once Ye Yuan recovers, I will surely repay you, miss!" Ye Yuan said sincerely.

Liang Wanru smiled and shook her head.

Ye Yuan understood she meant she hadn't saved him for repayment.

Just then, Liang Wanrong's mocking laughter rang out: "How ridiculous! Your divine sea is destroyed, your body crippled—you're already a waste, yet you still make such empty promises. My dear sister, it seems you've saved a pompous fool!"

Ye Yuan frowned; he had already learned about this Liang Wanrong from Wuchen.

When Liang Wanru saved him, Liang Wanrong had strongly opposed it and even threatened to abandon them both.

The difference between the two sisters was immense.

One was gentle and kind; the other, if not venomous, was at least cold and heartless.

Liang Wanru gave Ye Yuan an apologetic smile, clearly apologizing for her sister's rudeness.

Ye Yuan sighed inwardly but asked, "You gave me the Xuan Yuan Pill. I will find a way to repay it!"

Seeing that Ye Yuan completely ignored her, Liang Wanrong flew into a rage and snapped, "You brat, how dare you ignore me? Do you believe I'll throw you off the caravan right now and leave you to die?"

Before Ye Yuan could respond, Liang Wanru stepped in front of him, staring defiantly at her sister.

Her determination to protect Ye Yuan needed no further elaboration.

Seeing this, Liang Wanrong suddenly giggled and said, "Hehehe... My dear sister, you haven't taken a fancy to this pretty boy, have you? Hmm... when he was first pulled up, his face was covered in blood and hard to look at, but now he seems to be a handsome pretty boy! Hehe, a mute and a cripple—a match made in heaven!"

The more Liang Wanrong thought about it, the funnier it seemed, and the more she felt it was a good idea. She laughed until she doubled over.

Liang Wanru, however, was both embarrassed and angry, her chest heaving.

But unable to speak, she couldn't refute Liang Wanrong's words.

Ye Yuan suddenly said, "Miss Wanru is beautiful and kind-hearted. Any man who marries her would be fortunate. But as for Miss Wanrong... heh."

Ye Yuan smiled but said no more.

That single "heh" expressed his disdain perfectly.

Liang Wanrong immediately jumped up!

She prided herself on being as beautiful as a flower, no less than Liang Wanru, and her status in the Liang family far surpassed her sister's.

And this brat actually looked down on her!

"You bastard, explain yourself! What do you mean by 'heh'?" Liang Wanrong was on the verge of exploding.

Liang Wanrong was not particularly scheming; over the years in the Liang family, her mother had mostly handled things.

Her disdain for her sister was written all over her face, obvious to anyone.

If she were cunning, she wouldn't have shown it so clearly.

So, even though she knew Ye Yuan wouldn't say anything good, she still wanted to hear it.

Ye Yuan laughed heartily and said, "Nothing much. I just mean that you, Miss Wanrong... are too high for me to reach!"

Ye Yuan's sarcastic tone nearly drove Liang Wanrong mad.

He was clearly saying that she was inferior to her sister in every way, and even if offered to him, he wouldn't want her!

In Guishan City, young men seeking marriage proposals lined up for at least a street!

And this guy actually looked down on her!

"You! You! A cripple like you dares to despise me? Zhang Shun, kill this bastard and throw him by the roadside to feed the dogs!"

Liang Wanrong was used to being domineering; killing over a disagreement was nothing new.

"This..." Zhang Shun hesitated.

Zhang Shun was also at a loss. They were merely family guards, caught between these two young mistresses in a conflict, making his position difficult.

Although the second young miss held a high status in the Liang family, he knew the master favored the eldest young miss more.

Thus, he couldn't afford to offend either.

"What are you standing there for? Zhang Shun, are you disobeying my orders?" Liang Wanrong glared at Zhang Shun.

With that, Liang Wanrong directly kicked Liang Wanru in the chest, sending her flying.

Ye Yuan's face turned cold, and killing intent surged.

Seeing this, Liang Wanrong sneered, "A cripple dares to glare at me? Do you believe I'll gouge out your eyes right now? Hmph! If you won't do it, I'll do it myself!"

With that, Liang Wanrong approached Ye Yuan, pulled out a gleaming dagger, and aimed it at his eyes.

Although Ye Yuan could speak, he couldn't move at all.

Liang Wanrong's kick had been precise, leaving Liang Wanru unable to get up.

This time, no one could save Ye Yuan.

Lying on the carriage, Ye Yuan was nothing but a lamb to the slaughter.

Liang Wanrong waved the dagger in front of Ye Yuan's eyes and sneered, "Glare! Glare all you want! Soon, you won't be able to!"