After dinner, Tang Muxi really started to decorate the house and courtyard.
She replaced the original bed sheets and quilts with light red ones that matched the atmosphere.
The screen with the early rain painting was also changed to a pair of intertwined lovebirds.
Jiang Yin didn’t really care about these external things, but seeing Tang Muxi happy, she helped out as well.
With the two hosts working, the other three couldn’t just stand by, so eventually, everyone joined in to set up the scene.
Wen Mingyu, being wealthy, couldn’t let her little junior sister and guest of the Treasure Pavilion form a contract empty-handed.
So she immediately ordered her subordinates to bring many treasures and spiritual plants.
This time, she was truly generous, taking out baskets of precious spiritual plant materials, including a whole piece of Tianling Wood.
Tianling Wood is a rare mid-grade earth-level tree, tangible yet intangible, with excellent affinity.
Although it’s a wood attribute material, it can store and accommodate various powers, making it versatile.
It’s said that there are special methods to change its attributes at will, but such claims have never truly been proven over the years.
Tang Muxi, being a treasure lover, was dazzled by the countless spiritual plants and minerals, drooling at the sight.
Especially the whole piece of Tianling Wood; she had never seen such a tall and robust spiritual wood in her entire life.
“Is this all mine? That’s too embarrassing…”
Tang Muxi said, feigning reluctance, but her heart was already set on the spiritual wood in front of her.
At this moment, even Senior Sister might have to take a back seat.
Wen Mingyu watched her little junior sister’s insincere words with amusement and helplessness, “It’s all yours.
The recent troubles with the demon have caused you too much trouble; consider it a compensation and a congratulatory gift.”
After speaking, seeing her little junior sister still pretending to be modest, she added, “If you really don’t want it, I’ll have to take it back…”
“I want it! Who said I don’t want it!”
Tang Muxi was shocked, immediately activating the Qionglong Jade to transfer all the spiritual plant materials and the whole piece of Tianling Wood in front of her.
Her speed was as fast as lightning.
Wen Mingyu was speechless, shaking her head with a wry smile after a long while.
“Since there’s nothing else, I’ll go busy myself.”
She was about to turn and leave when she suddenly felt a deeply resentful gaze.
It was like being pricked by needles, making her break out in a cold sweat.
Wen Mingyu quickly looked around, clutching her mysterious fan, and finally found the source of the gaze behind her.
Jiang Yin.
She didn’t know when she arrived, expressionless, staring at her with eyes full of resentment and reproach.
Wen Mingyu was startled, her gentle expression faltering, afraid of being misunderstood.
She quickly said, “I didn’t do anything.”
Such coldness, such resentment; she must be angry about her chatting and laughing with Tang Muxi.
Wen Mingyu regretted it; how could she forget to avoid suspicion?
Jiang Yin listened to her excuse, her face darkening, coldly saying, “I saw everything.”
Wen Mingyu had a headache, hurriedly explaining, “Miss Jiang misunderstood, I was just…”
Before she could finish, Jiang Yin said, “There are two people forming a contract; why does Master Wen only give to one and not the other?”
Wen Mingyu was stunned, meeting Jiang Yin’s cold, restrained eyes; she inexplicably understood her meaning.
“So… you want some too?”
Jiang Yin didn’t speak, but her burning gaze revealed her thoughts.
Now it was Wen Mingyu’s turn to be expressionless.
She thought it was jealousy over affection, but it turned out to be jealousy over money.
“Miss Jiang, please wait; your share will be delivered before sunset.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the intense gaze finally dissipated.
Jiang Yin nodded slightly, pretending to be indifferent as she stepped forward to pull Tang Muxi, slightly reproaching, “Getting money and not calling Senior Sister, planning to keep it all to yourself?”
Tang Muxi blinked, playfully saying, “Didn’t Senior Sister come looking for it herself?”
“This time doesn’t count; don’t do it again next time.”
“Got it.”
The two of them continued talking to themselves, while Wen Mingyu’s expression grew colder.
She finally understood that she was just a money bag to them.
Fine, next time they ask for money, she won’t give a single cent!
As they all worked together to decorate, by noon, the entire Jiang residence was beautifully adorned.
Paper cuttings were pasted on the doors and windows, red streamers were hung on the houses, and cranes and auspicious birds circled in the sky, adding a touch of worldly charm to the otherwise serene immortal island.
Forming a Daoist couple bond wasn’t complicated; each person would take a drop of their heart’s blood and place it into the other’s body.
This would serve as a medium to seal the contract.
If a golden light appeared, the contract was successful.
If there was no reaction, it meant failure.
The bond required the heavens as a witness, but not everyone could be recognized.
If the feelings between the two weren’t genuine and were just a facade, they couldn’t deceive the heavenly way.
Wen Fei stood on the steps in front of the courtyard, seeing that the two were ready, feeling conflicted, “Take your heart’s blood and prepare to form the bond.”
She wanted to ask if they had truly considered the consequences, but seeing their eyes filled only with each other, she swallowed her words.
Over this period, she had personally witnessed the deep affection between these Senior Sister and Junior Sister, and no one understood better than her whether it was genuine.
Taking heart’s blood was extremely dangerous; a slight mistake could damage the heart veins, leaving irreversible harm.
Tang Muxi had only taken heart’s blood from beasts before, and when it came to herself, she began to worry.
Holding the blade conjured by her Illusion God, she hesitated for a long time, unable to make a move.
Jiang Yin had already finished, and seeing Tang Muxi’s hesitant demeanor, she couldn’t help but laugh, “You were so eager to die before; why are you scared now?”
Tang Muxi’s expression stiffened; she pursed her lips and ignored the killjoy.
After thinking for a moment, she suddenly had a bright idea, “Illusion God, why don’t you enter my heart to take the blood?
That way, you won’t accidentally harm my heart veins.”
However, the usually obedient Illusion God didn’t respond this time.
“Illusion God?”
Tang Muxi was puzzled.
After a long silence, the Illusion God finally refused, “Let your Senior Sister do it instead.”
“Is there a problem?”
Tang Muxi sensed the Illusion God’s strong resistance and didn’t understand what was happening.
“It’s not a problem, just…”
the Illusion God sighed, recalling the scene of her former master being killed by a ‘demon’ with a shattered heart, feeling a bit scared.
She couldn’t bring herself to take her master’s heart’s blood.
Jiang Yin didn’t want anyone else to do it anyway, and upon hearing the Illusion God’s refusal, she said, “I’ll do it; my heart’s blood is already taken; I can just place it into your heart.”
With that, Tang Muxi didn’t press the Illusion God any further.
The Illusion God was relieved and gratefully glanced at Jiang Yin, unaware that her odd behavior had been noted by the latter.
Tang Muxi’s blood was inherently full of vitality; a small amount could heal any injury, its power pure and unrestricted, a treasure of the world.
The heart’s blood, concentrated with immense vitality, connected to the soul; its power far surpassed ordinary blood.
After Jiang Yin took it out and exchanged it with Tang Muxi, she placed each other’s heart’s blood into their hearts.
Before she could adjust, a surge of vitality swept over her.
It was cold and clear, like icy spring water flowing through her body, but not uncomfortable, as it was accompanied by a continuous stream of exquisite power washing over her.
It felt like standing before an ancient forest brimming with life, its thick branches blocking out the sky, surpassing all living things.
In just a few breaths, her cultivation level rose significantly, and if she hadn’t suppressed it in time, who knows how far it would have gone.
This was truly blood that could bring the dead back to life, and with it, Jiang Yin even felt she could break through the fifteen-hundred-year lifespan limit and achieve true immortality.
Tang Muxi’s reaction was weaker; although her Senior Sister’s heart’s blood was also incredibly powerful, it was just a drop in the ocean compared to what she lost.
Just moments ago, she was lively and energetic, but her face gradually turned pale.
Not wanting Jiang Yin to worry, she secretly drank a large amount of icy spring water while the latter was meditating.
Unexpectedly, before she could drink enough, she heard a cold voice behind her.
“Still drinking? Aren’t you afraid of hurting yourself?”
Jiang Yin stepped forward to stop her.
Tang Muxi had lost her life soul power, and drinking a lot of ice pool water
was not only useless but could also harm her meridians.
She took out a piece of Earth-grade soul jade and placed it in Tang Muxi’s hand.
“Don’t be greedy.
Nurture yourself carefully for a few days, and you’ll improve.”
Tang Muxi lowered her head in embarrassment.
“Thank you, Senior Sister.”
Jiang Yin wasn’t fooled by her, frowning as she pinched Tang Muxi’s pale face.
“I’ll let it go this time, but if you hide things from me again, I won’t forgive you.”
“Understood!”
Tang Muxi immediately responded, her expression solemn as if she truly took it to heart.
Jiang Yin pursed her lips and didn’t continue the topic.
“Hurry up and form the contract, then go back to rest.”
The contract wasn’t complicated.
They had already exchanged heart blood, so the next steps were much simpler.
By leaving a contract through their blood on each other’s hearts, it was basically complete.
Whether it succeeded or failed, the heavens would decide.
After finishing, Tang Muxi looked nervously at the sky.
“Senior Sister, do you think we’ll succeed?”
Jiang Yin smirked.
“What, are you lacking confidence in yourself, or do you not trust your Senior Sister?”
In the cultivation world, there were many examples of failed contracts.
Being rejected by the heavens would make them a laughingstock.
This was a tricky question.
Having fallen into many traps before, Tang Muxi was naturally cautious and cleverly dodged it.
“I have no doubts about Senior Sister.
How could I question you?
Please don’t joke, Senior Sister.
I’m just afraid the heavens might make a mistake.”
Jiang Yin pinched the soft flesh on her face.
“Such a sharp tongue, even daring to curse the heavens.”
“Don’t worry.
Even if it truly fails… it’s no big deal.”
Jiang Yin wasn’t afraid of the heavens making a mistake, only that they might scrutinize too closely and see the many life debts she held, unwilling to grant their wish.
Tang Muxi noticed that after she spoke, Senior Sister’s mood visibly dropped.
She suddenly felt a bit regretful and grabbed Jiang Yin’s wrist, earnestly promising, “I was just talking nonsense.
Rest assured, Senior Sister, this contract will definitely succeed!”
Jiang Yin smiled faintly and didn’t say anything more to spoil the mood.
The contract was formed, reaching the heavens.
The two waited for a long time until, at a certain moment, they felt each other’s aura suddenly connect through the contract.
At the same time, golden light descended from the clear blue sky, enveloping them and bestowing blessings.
