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Douluo Dalu_ Legend of the Ancestral Dragon_chapter_0053
Chapter 53
Chapter 53: Refining Pills
Remembering that Chrysanthemum Douluo had said last night that Bibi Dong was in seclusion, Aotian mounted his Long Ma and leisurely headed towards Wuhun City.
He returned to Wuhun City almost every month to accompany Bibi Dong, so he wasn't in a particular hurry.
The Star Dou Great Forest was not far from Wuhun City, and a day later, he had already returned to the city.
After waiting another three days, Bibi Dong, who had been in secluded cultivation, finally emerged.
The upper echelons of Spirit Hall, including the Elders and above, all knew that Aotian was the foremost expert of Spirit Hall, and he had even helped Bibi Dong seize the position of Pope.
Initially, after Bibi Dong followed Aotian and left Wuhun City, Qian Xunji declared Bibi Dong a heretic and stripped her of her Saintess identity.
Later, Aotian defeated Qian Daoliu with a single finger, and Qian Daoliu, considering Bibi Dong's past as a Saintess, agreed to her taking over the position of Pope.
To the relief of Spirit Hall's upper echelons, Bibi Dong proved to be an exceptionally responsible Pope. During her years in power, she governed diligently, managing Spirit Hall in an orderly manner and allowing its strength to grow by the day.
The plan to conquer the two great empires had also been put on the agenda. It was believed that before long, Spirit Hall would unify the continent and achieve an everlasting hegemony.
The door to Bibi Dong's private cultivation chamber opened, and a mature, alluring figure stepped out.
She stretched languidly in the morning sun, her ample bosom causing the maid waiting to greet her to secretly swallow, her face filled with envy and longing.
Golden sunlight fell upon her exquisite and flawless face; without any makeup, not a single blemish could be found.
Bibi Dong was in a very good mood. After six days in seclusion, she had finally broken through another minor rank, drawing her one step closer to rank ninety-nine.
She extended her hands, and only then did the maid snap out of her daze, promptly helping Bibi Dong put on her papal robes.
The moment she donned the papal robes, Bibi Dong, who had been wearing a thin training uniform and exuding a mature, alluring aura, instantly gained the majesty and nobility of an empress.
At this moment, one phrase could describe her: graceful and opulent.
"Help me bathe and change," Bibi Dong said, turning and heading back to her boudoir.
For six days in seclusion, aside from eating, drinking, and relieving herself, she had been continuously cultivating. Six days without a bath had left her body feeling inevitably uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Ao has returned," the maid said softly, following behind with small, mincing steps.
Bibi Dong's steps abruptly halted. She turned to look at the maid, the majestic aura around her instantly vanishing as she asked, her voice slightly hurried, "When did he return?"
"Three days ago."
"Why didn't you notify me...?"
Before Bibi Dong could finish her sentence, she had already bolted, running towards her boudoir.
She knew in her heart that the maid's failure to notify her was likely Aotian's doing, so there was no blame in her tone.
The maid watched Bibi Dong's frantic figure from behind and couldn't help but cover her mouth to snicker.
Only Mr. Ao could make this female Pope disregard her composure.
At this moment, inside Bibi Dong's boudoir.
Aotian, in his child form, was sitting cross-legged on a cushion. In front of him hovered a fist-sized ball of golden flame.
The flame flickered, and granular objects could be seen faintly within.
A moment later, Aotian withdrew the flame, revealing the contents within: a dozen or so pale green pills, emitting a refreshingly fragrant aroma.
He took a jade bottle, stored the pills inside, and a slight smile touched the corner of his mouth.
"It's been many years since I last refined pills; my technique has gotten a bit rusty. Otherwise, I could have made two more."
A few days ago, when he went to the Star Dou Great Forest, he discovered quite a few spirit herbs, which prompted him to consider refining pills.
He stood up and placed the jade bottle on a nearby table.
Just then, his expression shifted, and he turned to look towards the door.
With a bang, the door was forcefully pushed open, and a beautiful figure rushed in, pouncing directly at Aotian.
Aotian lightly waved his hand, closing the door first.
He usually reverted to his true form in private; only when people other than Bibi Dong were present would he appear as a young man.
Everyone in Spirit Hall believed Mr. Ao was a young man in his twenties, unaware that his true appearance was that of a seven-year-old.
Bibi Dong, trailing a rich fragrance, pounced in front of Aotian and swept him into a tight embrace.
Aotian was buried in softness. Smelling the strong scent on Bibi Dong, he struggled to pull his head away from her embrace.
"Are you trying to smother me?"
He glanced at Bibi Dong's figure; she seemed to have become slightly fuller. No wonder he almost felt suffocated.
Aotian transformed into his young adult form and said with a look of disdain, "How many days has it been since you bathed? Your scent is so strong; aren't you afraid I'll find you repulsive?"
He couldn't help but recall a meme from his previous life: a goddess doesn't need to use the restroom; even her farts are fragrant...
Bibi Dong didn't care in the slightest, chuckling, "If you found me repulsive, then you wouldn't be the man I love."
She stepped forward, linked her arm through Aotian's, and said, "Come, attend to me in my bath."
Aotian looked troubled. "This... isn't appropriate, is it?"
Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him. "It's not the first time. Stop pretending to be so proper."
"Then... alright."
...
About an hour later, the two of them emerged.
Bibi Dong unintentionally spotted the jade bottle on the table, picked it up, and asked, "What is this?"
She curiously observed the round, peanut-sized objects inside, realizing she had never seen anything like them before.
"Are they candy?" She opened the bottle, and an enticing fragrance immediately wafted out.
"Mmm, it smells so good." She turned to Aotian with an inquisitive look.
"This is a Beauty-Preserving Pill. Even an ordinary person who doesn't cultivate can take one and retain their youth forever, maintaining their appearance at its peak."
He looked at a tiny wrinkle at the corner of Bibi Dong's eye and chuckled, "If you take it, you'll regain the appearance of an eighteen-year-old girl."
"Really?" Bibi Dong's eyes lit up. She quickly poured one out, but just as she was about to swallow it, she paused.
She glanced at her proud figure and asked with concern, "My body won't revert to a girl's form too, will it?"
"Don't worry, it won't. Even if you were willing to part with it, I wouldn't be," Aotian said.
Bibi Dong no longer hesitated and swallowed a pill in one gulp.
The pill melted the moment it entered her mouth, its medicinal power spreading through her body and acting upon her skin.
In just a moment, the skin all over her body became even smoother and more supple, as if a light pinch could squeeze out water.
Her already beautiful face also underwent subtle changes; a few tiny crow's feet vanished, and the skin on her face became even more tender, smooth, and firm, like a shelled egg.
Bibi Dong quickly walked to a mirror and indeed found that her appearance had become much younger, even better than when she was seventeen or eighteen, while her figure remained just as proud and shapely.
Overjoyed, Bibi Dong gave Aotian a forceful peck on the cheek.
"Where did you get something so magical?"
"I refined them casually," Aotian replied, then gave Bibi Dong a simple introduction to the knowledge of pills.
"I never imagined there was such miraculous knowledge in this world," Bibi Dong marveled.
"There's a lot more your man knows," Aotian chuckled.
Then he asked, "Should we bring Xiao Xue'er back to visit for a few days?"
(end of chapter)
Remembering that Chrysanthemum Douluo had said last night that Bibi Dong was in seclusion, Aotian mounted his Long Ma and leisurely headed towards Wuhun City.
He returned to Wuhun City almost every month to accompany Bibi Dong, so he wasn't in a particular hurry.
The Star Dou Great Forest was not far from Wuhun City, and a day later, he had already returned to the city.
After waiting another three days, Bibi Dong, who had been in secluded cultivation, finally emerged.
The upper echelons of Spirit Hall, including the Elders and above, all knew that Aotian was the foremost expert of Spirit Hall, and he had even helped Bibi Dong seize the position of Pope.
Initially, after Bibi Dong followed Aotian and left Wuhun City, Qian Xunji declared Bibi Dong a heretic and stripped her of her Saintess identity.
Later, Aotian defeated Qian Daoliu with a single finger, and Qian Daoliu, considering Bibi Dong's past as a Saintess, agreed to her taking over the position of Pope.
To the relief of Spirit Hall's upper echelons, Bibi Dong proved to be an exceptionally responsible Pope. During her years in power, she governed diligently, managing Spirit Hall in an orderly manner and allowing its strength to grow by the day.
The plan to conquer the two great empires had also been put on the agenda. It was believed that before long, Spirit Hall would unify the continent and achieve an everlasting hegemony.
The door to Bibi Dong's private cultivation chamber opened, and a mature, alluring figure stepped out.
She stretched languidly in the morning sun, her ample bosom causing the maid waiting to greet her to secretly swallow, her face filled with envy and longing.
Golden sunlight fell upon her exquisite and flawless face; without any makeup, not a single blemish could be found.
Bibi Dong was in a very good mood. After six days in seclusion, she had finally broken through another minor rank, drawing her one step closer to rank ninety-nine.
She extended her hands, and only then did the maid snap out of her daze, promptly helping Bibi Dong put on her papal robes.
The moment she donned the papal robes, Bibi Dong, who had been wearing a thin training uniform and exuding a mature, alluring aura, instantly gained the majesty and nobility of an empress.
At this moment, one phrase could describe her: graceful and opulent.
"Help me bathe and change," Bibi Dong said, turning and heading back to her boudoir.
For six days in seclusion, aside from eating, drinking, and relieving herself, she had been continuously cultivating. Six days without a bath had left her body feeling inevitably uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Ao has returned," the maid said softly, following behind with small, mincing steps.
Bibi Dong's steps abruptly halted. She turned to look at the maid, the majestic aura around her instantly vanishing as she asked, her voice slightly hurried, "When did he return?"
"Three days ago."
"Why didn't you notify me...?"
Before Bibi Dong could finish her sentence, she had already bolted, running towards her boudoir.
She knew in her heart that the maid's failure to notify her was likely Aotian's doing, so there was no blame in her tone.
The maid watched Bibi Dong's frantic figure from behind and couldn't help but cover her mouth to snicker.
Only Mr. Ao could make this female Pope disregard her composure.
At this moment, inside Bibi Dong's boudoir.
Aotian, in his child form, was sitting cross-legged on a cushion. In front of him hovered a fist-sized ball of golden flame.
The flame flickered, and granular objects could be seen faintly within.
A moment later, Aotian withdrew the flame, revealing the contents within: a dozen or so pale green pills, emitting a refreshingly fragrant aroma.
He took a jade bottle, stored the pills inside, and a slight smile touched the corner of his mouth.
"It's been many years since I last refined pills; my technique has gotten a bit rusty. Otherwise, I could have made two more."
A few days ago, when he went to the Star Dou Great Forest, he discovered quite a few spirit herbs, which prompted him to consider refining pills.
He stood up and placed the jade bottle on a nearby table.
Just then, his expression shifted, and he turned to look towards the door.
With a bang, the door was forcefully pushed open, and a beautiful figure rushed in, pouncing directly at Aotian.
Aotian lightly waved his hand, closing the door first.
He usually reverted to his true form in private; only when people other than Bibi Dong were present would he appear as a young man.
Everyone in Spirit Hall believed Mr. Ao was a young man in his twenties, unaware that his true appearance was that of a seven-year-old.
Bibi Dong, trailing a rich fragrance, pounced in front of Aotian and swept him into a tight embrace.
Aotian was buried in softness. Smelling the strong scent on Bibi Dong, he struggled to pull his head away from her embrace.
"Are you trying to smother me?"
He glanced at Bibi Dong's figure; she seemed to have become slightly fuller. No wonder he almost felt suffocated.
Aotian transformed into his young adult form and said with a look of disdain, "How many days has it been since you bathed? Your scent is so strong; aren't you afraid I'll find you repulsive?"
He couldn't help but recall a meme from his previous life: a goddess doesn't need to use the restroom; even her farts are fragrant...
Bibi Dong didn't care in the slightest, chuckling, "If you found me repulsive, then you wouldn't be the man I love."
She stepped forward, linked her arm through Aotian's, and said, "Come, attend to me in my bath."
Aotian looked troubled. "This... isn't appropriate, is it?"
Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him. "It's not the first time. Stop pretending to be so proper."
"Then... alright."
...
About an hour later, the two of them emerged.
Bibi Dong unintentionally spotted the jade bottle on the table, picked it up, and asked, "What is this?"
She curiously observed the round, peanut-sized objects inside, realizing she had never seen anything like them before.
"Are they candy?" She opened the bottle, and an enticing fragrance immediately wafted out.
"Mmm, it smells so good." She turned to Aotian with an inquisitive look.
"This is a Beauty-Preserving Pill. Even an ordinary person who doesn't cultivate can take one and retain their youth forever, maintaining their appearance at its peak."
He looked at a tiny wrinkle at the corner of Bibi Dong's eye and chuckled, "If you take it, you'll regain the appearance of an eighteen-year-old girl."
"Really?" Bibi Dong's eyes lit up. She quickly poured one out, but just as she was about to swallow it, she paused.
She glanced at her proud figure and asked with concern, "My body won't revert to a girl's form too, will it?"
"Don't worry, it won't. Even if you were willing to part with it, I wouldn't be," Aotian said.
Bibi Dong no longer hesitated and swallowed a pill in one gulp.
The pill melted the moment it entered her mouth, its medicinal power spreading through her body and acting upon her skin.
In just a moment, the skin all over her body became even smoother and more supple, as if a light pinch could squeeze out water.
Her already beautiful face also underwent subtle changes; a few tiny crow's feet vanished, and the skin on her face became even more tender, smooth, and firm, like a shelled egg.
Bibi Dong quickly walked to a mirror and indeed found that her appearance had become much younger, even better than when she was seventeen or eighteen, while her figure remained just as proud and shapely.
Overjoyed, Bibi Dong gave Aotian a forceful peck on the cheek.
"Where did you get something so magical?"
"I refined them casually," Aotian replied, then gave Bibi Dong a simple introduction to the knowledge of pills.
"I never imagined there was such miraculous knowledge in this world," Bibi Dong marveled.
"There's a lot more your man knows," Aotian chuckled.
Then he asked, "Should we bring Xiao Xue'er back to visit for a few days?"
(end of chapter)
