Back to the rear mountain.
Nangong Wan was waiting for him to have lunch together.
Today's lunch was very rich.
Not only were there several delicacies, but also several wild game dishes.
After all, this was their first meal together after being apart for ten days, and it had to be a grand affair.
In addition, there was a jar of Zhuyeqing wine.
It was brewed by Nangong Wan's father when she was born.
Chen Nan's mood was complex.
His good mood was gone!
After all, Nangong Wan was deeply in love with him, and he felt ashamed of her.
After a few rounds of drinking, Chen Nan looked at the woman with a slight blush on her face and asked, "Wan'er, have you ever thought that I might not be as outstanding as you imagine?"
Nangong Wan smiled and said, "I've read some romance novels. They say that if you like someone, you have to like everything about them, including their flaws."
Chen Nan asked nervously, "What if I lied to you?"
*Swish!*
Without any warning.
A steel sword was placed on Chen Nan's neck.
A cold indifference also emanated from Nangong Wan's eyes, "What did you lie to me about?"
The icy sword energy instantly made Chen Nan's body break out in goosebumps.
He had never expected Nangong Wan's expression to change so quickly.
It was obvious!
She hated being deceived!
This was a major taboo.
He couldn't mention it again in the future!
Don't panic!
He couldn't panic at this moment!
He couldn't show any weakness!
Chen Nan pretended to be flustered, "Actually, I know how to refine pills..."
"What? You know how to refine pills?"
Nangong Wan gasped and withdrew her sword.
"Mmm!" Chen Nan's face was pale. "In the days you were away, I had nothing to do, so I tried to refine some pills based on the records in books."
"Although the quality isn't very good, I've successfully refined them."
"Where are the pills? Hurry and take them out for me to see!"
Nangong Wan was extremely excited.
After all, Shi Haotian had spent a long time refining pills on his own.
If this guy had really refined pills, he would definitely win the pill refining competition in five days.
Chen Nan gave an embarrassed smile, "I ate them!"
"Are you trying to trick me?" Nangong Wan frowned, not believing that Chen Nan could refine pills without a teacher.
"You even put a sword to my neck, do you think I would dare to lie to you?" Chen Nan muttered softly.
Nangong Wan showed a shy expression. She reached out, grabbed Chen Nan's hand, and apologized, "I'm sorry, I thought you were deceiving my feelings."
"Don't worry, as long as you don't deceive my feelings, I definitely won't put a sword to your neck like just now!"
Chen Nan was so moved that he was about to cry.
*Wuwu!*
Wasn't I deceiving your feelings? Damn it.
This time, he had really played with fire!
When he leaves the mountain someday, he must kill Jiang Ye, and then make Ye Ce disappear from this world!
He quickly changed the subject, "If you don't believe I can refine pills, I can refine a batch right now!"
"Let's go inside!"
Nangong Wan, full of anticipation, pulled Chen Nan into the alchemy room within the bamboo house.
"You can use any medicinal herbs here. If there aren't enough, I'll have someone collect them immediately!" Nangong Wan desperately hoped that Chen Nan could refine pills, as this would surely allow him to defeat Shi Haotian.
Their union would then receive everyone's blessings!
Chen Nan immediately went to the medicine cabinet to get the herbs for refining the Qi-replenishing pill. Then, he formed hand seals and activated the earth fire formation at the bottom of the pill furnace.
*Whoosh!*
Scorching flames blazed, causing the temperature in the alchemy room to soar instantly.
Nangong Wan initially didn't believe Chen Nan could refine the Qi-replenishing pill.
However, seeing how skillfully he activated the earth fire, she was completely convinced that he wasn't lying and that he had indeed refined pills in her absence.
Time passed.
After about an hour.
A crackling sound came from the pill furnace.
Five minutes later.
The pill furnace returned to silence.
"Ye Ce, you are amazing!"
Nangong Wan excitedly threw herself into Chen Nan's arms and gave him a passionate embrace!
Although she hadn't seen the quality of the pills yet!
The fact that he could refine pills independently proved his ability!
The quality of the pills was no longer that important!
The gentle squeeze made Chen Nan's heart skip a beat.
Although it was already autumn, they weren't wearing heavy clothes. He could clearly feel her heartbeat.
And the intoxicating fragrance emanating from the young girl!
That scent directly ignited his primal urges...
Nangong Wan also felt Chen Nan's reaction. She let out a startled cry and dodged away with a blushing face.
Even though she lived on the mountain and was ignorant of the world, she had read many romance novels and knew what Chen Nan was experiencing.
"Wan'er, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Chen Nan looked embarrassed. Actually, it wasn't his fault.
It wasn't that he couldn't control his desires!
It was that Nangong Wan possessed a unique charm!
Even he found it hard to resist.
Not to mention that after staying on the mountain for so long, his physiological needs had never been met.
It was only natural to have a reaction!
At least it proved he was still a living man!
Nangong Wan asked softly, "Are you feeling uncomfortable now?"
Chen Nan: "Uh, it's okay, it's not too uncomfortable!"
Nangong Wan hesitated, then summoned her courage and said, "If you're uncomfortable, tell me, and I'll... I'll help you."
Looking at her, who was as delicate as a bird and shy,
Chen Nan almost lost his reason.
But in the end, reason triumphed over desire.
Some women could be intimate with, but some could not.
Nangong Wan clearly belonged to the latter.
"Wan'er, I'm a traditional person. Let's wait until our wedding night to consummate our marriage!" Chen Nan cleared his throat and changed the subject, "Let's take a look at the quality of the pills first!"
Nangong Wan nodded repeatedly, no longer thinking about the topic that made her blush.
The pill furnace was opened.
A fragrance like chrysanthemums wafted out, quickly filling the entire room.
"This... this is actually a low-grade pill?"
Seeing the warm yellow, glowing pill.
Nangong Wan's mouth fell open, and she couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
"Are there grades for pills?" Chen Nan pretended to be ignorant.
Nangong Wan nodded excitedly and held the pill, patiently explaining, "Look here, are there two lines that look like cracks?"
"This is called a pill pattern. The more pill patterns there are, the higher the quality."
"Pills with one to three pill patterns are considered low-grade pills!"
"Pills with four to six pill patterns are considered medium-grade pills!"
"Pills with seven to nine pill patterns are considered high-grade pills!"
"And pills with ten pill patterns are considered top-grade pills!"
Chen Nan suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Pills have so many intricacies!"
Nangong Wan excitedly stood on her tiptoes and gave him a kiss, "Ye Ce, you are truly amazing, especially in your alchemy skills. Even I can't compare to you."
"I believe that in the pill refining competition five days later, you will definitely crush Shi Haotian!"
Chen Nan's mind went blank...
They had already kissed, what should he do now?