Han Yu didn't care how others viewed Chi Ling'Er and Chang Weiyang.
In his eyes, how adorable, how perfect these two love-struck fools were!
Who would have thought, as soon as they disembarked, there would be a chance to turn things around with these two crucial pills.
If they were allowed to escape, it would be irresponsible of him; even if he had to kneel, he had to make sure they took the pills before leaving.
Chi Ling'Er turned back fiercely, looking at the pursuing Han Yu, and the anger she had barely suppressed flared up again.
"Even a little brat like you wants to insult me, do you?"
With that, she curled her fingers into a claw and reached out.
Facing the blood-colored phantom, Han Yu's knees went weak, and he hurriedly shouted, "I can make you a real woman."
The blood claw stopped right at his forehead, cold sweat soaking through his clothes.
"Oh, so you're making fun of me now."
Chi Ling'Er's resentment deepened.
Fearing for his life, Han Yu didn't dare try any twists and quickly said, "My life is in your hands, and I don't like joking with it. Why not give it a try?"
Chi Ling'Er suspiciously lowered her hand, giving Han Yu a chance to compose himself and appear a bit calmer.
"You're not lying to me?"
Chi Ling'Er asked suspiciously, looking at him.
An older Daoist on the side couldn't help but snicker, "Chi Ling'Er, you've truly gone mad to believe such nonsense."
Those around also nodded in agreement; after all, people are born as they are, with gender predetermined by the heavens—when have they ever heard of human power changing that?
Annoying old man, trying to ruin my plan.
Han Yu couldn't help rolling his eyes at him and retorted, "You're dismissing it as nonsense without even trying the pill first. What if I can actually turn him into a woman?"
The old Daoist pointed to the sky and said, "Fate is determined by the heavens; if you can defy fate, then what's the point of my cultivation—it's all nonsense."
"So, Daoist, you're saying if I can make him a woman, you might as well stop cultivating?"
Han Yu couldn't help but laugh at this.
The old Daoist, equally irritated, shouted, "If you can really turn him into a woman, then everything I've practiced is wrong, and I might as well stop."
"Okay."
Han Yu nodded.
After thinking for a moment, the old Daoist added, "If it's just a transformation trick, it doesn't count."
Han Yu nodded with a smile, "Since I said I will make him a woman, I mean a true and genuine woman."
Then Han Yu was ready to reach into his robe, but the old Daoist interrupted again, "Young man, what if you lose?"
Hahaha!
Han Yu laughed heartily as he pulled out the Yin Yang Reversal Pill, "If I lose, I'll naturally pay with my life."
The pill was now in his hand, and all eyes around were drawn to it.
Chi Ling'Er's face was a mix of anticipation and fear as she reached out.
"Hold on!"
Han Yu suddenly spoke, causing Chi Ling'Er to pause abruptly.
"There's something you need to be mentally prepared for. This pill is named Yin Yang Reversal Pill and has a side effect."
"While it can turn you into a woman, your True Essence Attribute will also be reversed to its counter attribute."
It can only be said that fate works in mysterious ways; what would have been a disadvantage for Chi Ling'Er instead became the pill's effectiveness.
At the mention of a side effect, Chi Ling'Er had already imagined all sorts of dire restrictions, but it turned out to merely change the True Essence Attribute.
She coyly rolled her eyes at Han Yu and then reached out to take the pill.
"Fear not, maybe after taking this, I'll call you sister."
Han Yu encouraged her with a smile.
Chi Ling'Er no longer hesitated, closed her eyes, and swallowed the pill in one go.
Everyone present, correction, more people were rushing to the scene, and outside, the onlookers had already formed a sea of people.
The townsfolk spread the word that someone at the Fatty's Pavilion could turn a man into a woman.
At this moment, perhaps everyone in Quantai Prefecture was heading this way.
After swallowing the pill, Chi Ling'Er inexplicably let out a burp, and simultaneously her hands began to contract. Not just her hands, her entire skeleton was changing.
The abrupt transformation made her sweat profusely; she gritted her teeth, refusing to cry out.
Chang Weiyang, concerned, hurried to support her. Gradually, Chi Ling'Er's figure shrank, and her clothes seemed oversized and baggy.
In just a few breaths, Chang Weiyang felt uncomfortable with two soft lumps pressing against his chest, and, startled, he pushed Chi Ling'Er away. The next scene left not only him but likely everyone else in shock and awe.
Chi Ling'Er was now a head shorter than Chang Weiyang, her form slender and refined, yet what left everyone incredulous was the plump, towering bosom.
Among all present, Chi Ling'Er was the one most acutely aware of the change. She—no, she was absolutely certain—she had transformed from head to toe into a woman, a real woman!
Like a dream, she dumbly looked up at Chang Weiyang.
"Sister, why not wash your face, I'd love to see how it looks."
Han Yu suggested with a smile from the side.
Chang Weiyang nodded, used his True Essence to conjure a ball of clear water, and Chi Ling'Er cupped it in her hands to wash away the thick makeup on her face.
Clean and fresh!
When Chi Ling'Er lifted her face, a collective intake of breath surrounded them.
What a face it was, without makeup, yet like a lotus emerging from water, bare-faced yet dazzling as the sun.
"Weiyang, have I become ugly?"
Seeing the silence around her, Chi Ling'Er felt uneasy and quickly asked in a crisp voice.
Somehow, Han Yu produced a mirror, laughing as he handed it over.
"Not ugly at all, sis; you're stunning."
It wasn't until she took the mirror that Chi Ling'Er understood why it was so quiet around—she herself was amazed by her reflection.
"Sis!"
In the crowd, Bai Jingliang, with a complex expression, tugged at Bai Junya, looking at the people chatting in the field, whispered, "She really looks like an Immortal!"
"I... I..."
Chi Ling'Er no longer knew how to describe her current feelings. She looked at Han Yu gratefully.
"Good brother, sister truly doesn't know how to repay you, really doesn't know, this kindness... this kindness..."
Chang Weiyang released her hand and suddenly knelt down, knocking his head on the ground nine times before standing up.
He wasn't good with words, so he just said in a muffled voice, "Chang owes you a life. If you ever need, just give the word."
Han Yu just needed an excuse to give away another pill, and Chang Weiyang provided a perfect opportunity.
So he followed Chang Weiyang's lead and smiled, saying, "Your gesture is too grand. How about I return the favor a bit?"
As he spoke, he pulled out the Reversing Face Pill from his bosom.
With Chi Ling'Er's jewel-like value previously demonstrated, who wouldn't be eager for the pill Han Yu took out? Everyone watched eagerly.
"This is the Reversing Face Pill, which can restore your youth if consumed."
As Han Yu's words fell, sure enough, there was a collective gasp from the crowd.
Among the onlookers, many cultivators were eager to act. Chi Ling'Er moved instantly to Han Yu's side and coldly advised, "I urge you all to cherish your lives. The items may be good, but only if you have a life to take them with."
"It doesn't matter!"
Han Yu shook his head with a laugh, "Even if I give them this pill, they might not dare to eat it."
Someone in the crowd couldn't help but speak, "If you dare to give, I dare to eat."
Han Yu smiled and handed the pill over, "Then eat it and let me see."
At this moment, an elderly Daoist with white hair and beard stepped forward from the crowd, reaching out to grab the pill.
Chi Ling'Er was very anxious when he saw this; it was meant for Weiyang. Just as he was about to intervene, Han Yu held him back.
"The side effect of this pill is that for every year of youth regained, the same amount of cultivation will be reduced. If the cultivation is insufficient, lifespan will be reduced."
The elder leapt up as if his tail had been stepped on, and the precious item in his eyes suddenly became a beast to be feared.
"You probably can't afford the loss; eating it is highly likely to cause death on the spot."
Han Yu teased, watching the old man run back into the crowd.
Then he raised the pill again and surveyed his surroundings, loudly asking, "Does anyone dare to eat it?"
The surroundings were silent, with no response.
Only then did Han Yu hand the pill to Chang Weiyang, smilingly asking, "Do you dare to eat it?"
Chang Weiyang's face was uncertain, and he remained silent for a long time.
"Are you afraid?"
Chang Weiyang shook his head and replied in a muffled voice, "I calculated that if I eat it, I'll lose almost all my cultivation, and the promise to be at your command would not hold."
Han Yu initially wanted to tease but suddenly hesitated, remaining silent for a long time.
"Eat it! You truly deserve to eat this pill."
Undeniably, Han Yu was touched in some way.
Chang Weiyang was still hesitating, but Chi Ling'Er beside him couldn't help but retort, "Are you stupid? You can't, but I can!"
Now, her every move was indeed full of charm.
After contemplating for a moment, Chang Weiyang finally smiled brightly.
"Then I'll eat it and start cultivating again if it comes to that."
What's there to fear? Give me a chance, and with a pill to restore cultivation, I can bring it back in minutes.
Of course, Han Yu wouldn't say this aloud since it was still an uncertain matter.
As the pill entered his stomach, Chang Weiyang's skin tightened continuously, and his formerly sallow complexion gradually turned fair.
His gray hair instantly turned as black as ink, and within a few breaths, Chang Weiyang became a young man with a firm and heroic appearance.
The surrounding crowd was amazed by what they saw.
"Now they truly match each other and look much more pleasing to the eye."
Han Yu teased the two with a smile.
At this moment, Chi Ling'Er and Chang Weiyang locked in a tender embrace, no longer fearing worldly criticism.
Poof!
The old Daoist who had been staring foolishly at the scene suddenly spewed a mouthful of dark blood and collapsed, staggering.
Witnessing Han Yu's miraculous acts, his Daoist heart was completely shattered.
Han Yu was initially thinking of going over to show off a bit but hadn't expected the old Daoist to take it so hard, essentially defeating himself.
The sect disciples and Lily quickly surrounded him, unsure of the old Daoist's injuries, and rushed to carry him back to the sect.
At this moment, Chi Ling'Er looked at the noisy crowd around her, moved swiftly, and flew away with Han Yu in one hand and Chang Weiyang in the other.
After finding a secluded place, the three finally landed.
"Good little brother, why not come back to the Valley of Heartlessness with sister?"
Chi Ling'Er smiled charmingly with Han Yu on her left and Chang Weiyang on her right.
"That's not possible, I still need to visit the Star Sect."
Han Yu quickly shook his head.
Chi Ling'Er frowned, thinking that her impression of the Star Sect must be terrible, and couldn't help but warn, "You just infuriated one of their elders to the point of a shattered Daoist heart, and you still want to attend their disciple recruitment ceremony!"
Han Yu touched his nose and smiled sheepishly, having forgotten about that.
"What you revealed today is an ability that defies the natural order, sister is just afraid someone will covet it."
Chi Ling'Er voiced her concern.
Han Yu grinned, "No worries, not many can consume my pills."
If someone dares to come and rob it, let alone rob, if you open your mouth, I'll feed you. Am I afraid of becoming famous? I'd rather have a mouth open waiting to be fed at midnight every day.
A book and a token were held by Chi Ling'Er in her hands.
"What's this for?"
Han Yu looked puzzled at the things before him.
Chi Ling'Er explained with a smile, "Since you're alone outside, you should have a means to protect yourself. Consider yourself part of the Valley of Heartlessness; these are their ultimate skills. Choose what you like to learn, and if you face danger, you can use this token to command the Valley of Heartlessness disciples outside."
"If you truly encounter an insurmountable hurdle, just run back to the Valley of Heartlessness. No matter how big the issue, Weiyang and I will back you up."
It seems that Chi Ling'Er had genuinely turned this immense kindness into pure sibling affection, offering such precious things at once.
But Han Yu couldn't accept them.
"I have unavoidable reasons; I can't practice, so I can't accept these." Han Yu refused with a bitter smile.
Chi Ling'Er didn't press on, took back the scroll but firmly placed the token into Han Yu's hand.
"You must take this."
"Let sister teach you one more thing: when out in the world, don't look at people with the eyes of right and wrong; right and wrong are human constructs. In the end, the human heart is a mystery."