However, Zhao Rushi, bound by the shackles of her identity, dared not reveal her true feelings to Lin Chen.
After all, she couldn't express her emotions like Xu Lianyu and others since she was Lin Chen's Uncle Master.
So, during this time, she immersed herself in alchemy, using it to numb herself and avoid thinking about Lin Chen.
Yet, perhaps even she did not realize that this constant suppression gave rise to a heart demon within her.
Fortunately, the last time with Lin Chen, she completely dispelled the heart demon. Not only that, her alchemy skills and cultivation both improved.
But since that time, she missed Lin Chen even more.
However, in the past year or two, Lin Chen showed no response to her nor visited her, making her secretly feel insignificant in Lin Chen's eyes.
Yet, at this moment, the figure she longed for day and night appeared before her.
Zhao Rushi initially thought she was hallucinating from missing Lin Chen too much, but that figure spoke to her.
"It's been over a year, and I didn't expect your fire control skills to decline."
"Moreover, I set up a fire control formation in this chamber for you, and you still managed to let the flame get out of hand. This isn't like you."
Lin Chen looked at Zhao Rushi and said lightly.
As Lin Chen spoke, the flames in the alchemy furnace were already overflowing.
Seeing this, Lin Chen hurried forward, formed a seal technique with his hands, and only then managed to control the fire. After all, this was the Blue Lotus Divine Flame Lin Chen gifted Zhao Rushi. Ordinary alchemists couldn't help Zhao Rushi control this flame.
"Lin Chen, it's you, you've come to see me."
Zhao Rushi looked at Lin Chen, and after a brief moment of shock, her face lit up with joy, almost not daring to believe her eyes, and she immediately reached out to touch Lin Chen.
Seeing this, Lin Chen didn't dodge or evade, letting Zhao Rushi touch his cheek.
"It's me, I've returned."
Lin Chen didn't avoid her gaze, looking at Zhao Rushi with a faint smile.
Immediately, Zhao Rushi's eyes turned red, and she threw herself into Lin Chen's arms, hugging him tightly.
Lin Chen let Zhao Rushi hold him, and after some thought, finally extended his arms to hug Zhao Rushi back.
Feeling those strong arms, a smile appeared on Zhao Rushi's lips.
So, he wasn't indifferent to her after all; he would also embrace her.
Holding Zhao Rushi, Lin Chen couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. Perhaps he should have visited Zhao Rushi sooner; the worldly views made him neglect Zhao Rushi, leaving her to bear all the pain.
"Uncle Master Zhao, I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
Lin Chen said gently, at the same time tightening his arms to hold Zhao Rushi closer, their bodies pressed together, both breathing heavily.
"Don't blame yourself, am I just that one identity in your eyes?"
"When no one is around, can't you call me something more affectionate?"
Zhao Rushi looked at Lin Chen, smiling charmingly as she asked.
Hearing Zhao Rushi's words, Lin Chen calmly smiled and said deeply.
Hearing Lin Chen's intimate call, Zhao Rushi felt it was all worth it.
"Alright, tell me why you're here this time?"
Zhao Rushi suddenly pushed Lin Chen away and asked lightly.
Hearing this, Lin Chen felt a bit speechless. This woman was truly unpredictable; just a moment ago, everything was fine, but she suddenly changed her demeanor.
"What? Can't I come to see you without a reason?"
Lin Chen looked at Zhao Rushi, shaking his head with a smile.
Hearing this, Zhao Rushi looked at Lin Chen.
"You're not that kind of person; you wouldn't come to me without a reason."
Zhao Rushi said firmly.
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If they continued like just now, always hugging and whispering sweet nothings, Lin Chen wouldn't know how to communicate with Zhao Rushi.
"You do know me well."
"I have business in a Secret Realm at Yunlong Heavenly Palace, where I'll encounter many talented individuals, so I'm here to ask you for some defensive elixirs."
Lin Chen looked at Zhao Rushi and said seriously.
"Hmph, I knew it, there's no such thing as visiting me without a real purpose behind it."
Zhao Rushi looked at Lin Chen with a calm face and said.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen didn't know how to respond. This woman had just accused him of having a motive, and now that he had admitted and disclosed his real purpose, she suddenly turned cold.
Zhao Rushi looked at Lin Chen and shook her head helplessly.
Hoping to hear sweet words from Lin Chen, even if just to placate her, Zhao Rushi found it impossible, so she got up immediately to fetch the elixirs.
"This is the Blood Transforming Bone Regeneration Pill, a Half-step Seventh-rank Pill. Below the Creation Realm, a martial artist with damaged body parts can quickly grow a new body after taking it."
"This is the Spirit Cloud Three Yang Pill, also a Half-step Seventh-rank Pill, with miraculous healing effects for martial artists below the Creation Realm."
"This is the Nirvana Pill, similar to the Heavenly Human Pill, taken by Nirvana Realm martial artists it can increase the chance of breaking through bottlenecks."
"This is the Ten Thousand Spirit Detoxification Pill, as its name suggests, it can neutralize all poisons. Unless it's a unique toxin, it can mostly be resolved."
Zhao Rushi took out many elixirs, explaining their effects one by one, then handed them to Lin Chen.
These elixirs, even if they appeared in Yunlong Heavenly Palace, would cause quite a stir with people scrambling for them.
After all, even the Seventh-Rank Lower Grade Elixirs from Yunlong Heavenly Palace couldn't compare to those refined by Zhao Rushi.
"Thank you. With these elixirs, my chances on this journey to the ruins have increased quite a bit."
Lin Chen thanked Zhao Rushi.
"Thank me? Is it just verbal thanks, or do you have other ways to thank me?"
Zhao Rushi looked at Lin Chen, speaking lightly with a devilish smile.
"Alright, just tell me, as long as it's something I can do now, I'll satisfy you."
Lin Chen looked at Zhao Rushi and said in all seriousness.
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Zhao Rushi felt speechless inside; to those who didn't understand Lin Chen, it might seem like he was flirting.