Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1478 - 1475: No Time to Lose

All these years, although Wang Wanxi hasn’t stopped cultivating, she’s long since become indifferent about restoring her cultivation level. So, when Lin Tian presented the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill, she wasn’t as excited as one might expect, feeling instead that it was too precious and that she shouldn’t accept such an extravagant gift.

Lin Tian had anticipated this reaction. He closed the box and said with a smile, "Aunt Wang, you might not know this, but I exchanged the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill for a Shaoyang Pill, and the Shaoyang Pill’s ingredients originally belonged to the Yun Family. I just did a bit of work, so the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill rightfully belongs to Aunt Wang."

Wang Wanxi smiled slightly and shook her head, saying, "Xiao Tian, you might not know, but in the Ancient Martial World, there’s an unwritten rule. If a pharmacist refines an elixir for someone, the leftover ingredients become the property of the pharmacist. So those ingredients already belong to you."

"Is there such a thing? How come I didn’t know?" It was the first time Lin Tian had heard of this, but it wasn’t surprising, as it was his first time moving around in the Ancient Martial World after becoming a pharmacist, unaware of its many unspoken rules.

"Alright then, even if the ingredients are mine, the elixir is still mine to give away. If Aunt Wang doesn’t take it, and it expires here with me, wouldn’t that be a great waste?" Lin Tian reasoned, and he wasn’t lying; he probably wouldn’t need the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill at all.

Wang Wanxi sighed softly and said, "Xiao Tian, are you trying to make it so that we can never repay your kindness in this lifetime?"

"If Aunt Wang must do something to feel at ease, then introduce Ghost to Mr. Wang and let him cultivate with him. Ghost would make a good disciple," Lin Tian said casually.

"Brother Tian, I..." Ghost wanted to say something, but Lin Tian waved his hand, stopping him.

Wang Wanxi looked at Ghost, then at Lin Tian. "Xiao Tian, you’ve come up with this method just to put Aunt Wang’s mind at ease, yet Aunt Wang was being overly sensitive. Fine, I’ll accept the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill. No matter the outcome, I thank you."

"So Ghost can train with Mr. Wang?" Lin Tian asked happily. He had anticipated that Aunt Wang would accept the elixir, but was uncertain about Ghost’s training arrangement.

Wang Wanxi thought for a moment and said, "I can’t promise you on Mr. Wang’s behalf. He didn’t teach Xiao Tian back then, so whether he will teach Ghost depends on fate and his willingness."

"Now that Mr. Wang is getting older, he surely wants to pass on his legacy. Otherwise, would the fruits of a lifetime’s labor be wasted? If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Wang is also looking for an heir to prove his innovation in cultivation techniques was right. Ghost might be a suitable candidate."

Lin Tian explained this to Wang Wanxi, having seen through the changes of heart in people clearly.

Wang Wanxi slowly nodded, with a bit of admiration, saying, "You make a good point. Every Ancient Martial Artist who creates a cultivation technique doesn’t want their life’s work to vanish into dust."

"Alright, Ghost’s matter is settled too. Mom, shouldn’t you quickly take the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill to restore your cultivation?" Yun Xiaotian was a bit excited. He had never been able to let go of the fact that his mom damaged her cultivation to save Yun Tian. Now, having the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill, he was naturally impatient.

"Take it now?" Wang Wanxi hesitated, showing some disapproval in her expression. "Restoring cultivation is a big deal and needs to be well-prepared. Hastily taking it might just waste the elixir."

"Aunt Wang, I think Xiao Tian’s idea is reasonable," Lin Tian agreed with Yun Xiaotian’s suggestion.

"What do you mean?" Wang Wanxi asked curiously. She thought Lin Tian was always prudent with major matters and rarely had such radical ideas.

"First, the longer you prepare, the heavier the psychological burden and rigid persistence become, which could intensify the heart demon. It’s better to go with the flow, which aligns subtly with the Taoist idea of non-action."

"Second, this is the Qingshuang Pavilion. You can retreat here, and although the Qingshuang Pavilion members are a bit proud, they will at least ensure Aunt Wang’s safety and provide protection for you."

"Third, even though the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill is sealed with a jade bottle and a wooden box, prolonged storage will inevitably lead to loss of potency, which is irreversible. This is the very thing we can’t afford to wait on. The Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill already has a chance of failure, and the more the potency diminishes, the greater the chance of failure."

"Fourth... um, there’s no fourth for now. With these three points, Aunt Wang should take the elixir soon. Instead of cautiously waiting for the right moment, why not take a leap of faith and bravely advance to break through all barriers? Don’t you agree, Aunt Wang?"

Lin Tian had a lot to say; these thoughts had already emerged when he got the elixir, carefully thought through. As for taking the elixir, sooner is better than later. The longer you prepare, the more it implies a lack of confidence, and this lack of confidence might plant a heart demon of failure deep within the mind.

Hearing Lin Tian’s analysis, Wang Wanxi’s eyes brightened, and she couldn’t help but praise, "Xiao Tian, who would’ve thought you were so composed and prepared."

"I’m not entirely prepared, but I’ve thought it through. When Aunt Wang takes the Nine Reversals Marrow Changing Pill, I’ll assist with the Nine Needle Technique, increasing the success rate of restoring her cultivation," Lin Tian said earnestly.

"Alright then, I’ll be bold with you young people this time. After all, so many years have passed; whether it succeeds or not, doing is up to us, but accomplishing is up to the heavens. I’ll go say hi to Miss Tang Ziqing and borrow the precious grounds of Qingshuang Pavilion," Wang Wanxi said with a broad smile.

She wasn’t one to drag her feet. After saying this, she took her leave, naturally going to find Tang Ziqing, the master of this establishment.

"Brother Lin, if restoring her cultivation is successful, what will happen to Mom? And if it fails?" Yun Xiaotian felt both excited and worried.

"If her cultivation is successfully restored, Aunt Wang will be like any normal Ancient Martial Artist. As she cultivates, her skills and cultivation can grow. She even has the chance to advance to the Innate Realm in the future, after all, Aunt Wang is still young."

"As for failure, I won’t hide it from you. If it fails, and there’s backlash, Aunt Wang will get injured..." At this point, Yun Xiaotian got a little agitated, and Lin Tian quickly calmed him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Don’t be agitated. With my Nine Needle Technique, even if Aunt Wang is hurt, I can quickly help her recover. You can rest assured."

Only then did Yun Xiaotian let out a slight sigh of relief, looking at Lin Tian with gratitude. "Brother Lin, I don’t know how to thank you properly."

Lin Tian patted his shoulder, jokingly saying, "What a pity you aren’t a girl, or else you could offer yourself, hehe, just kidding. I’m not interested in men, so no need for thanks in the future. You calling me Brother Lin—is something a brother ought to do."

Yun Xiaotian opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.