C30 Could He be Jealous

Not long after she returned to the Marquis Ann's Mansion, Lee Feifei had her people deliver the books on pill refining that Ann Mujin wanted.

After Ann Mujin carefully flipped through the book and confirmed that it was the real one, she put it away happily.

"Shuiyue, do you have any way to help me find a pill furnace?"

Shui Yue was unable to discern whether Ann Mujin's words were true or false. There were very few people who were studying pill refining in the Guping Kingdom, so it would not be easy to find a good furnace to use in refining pills.

"Lady, are you treating me as if I were omnipotent? If you want me to teach you how to cultivate a Will Power, I can still do it.

Ann Mujin felt that what Shui Yue said made sense. After all, the furnace used to concoct pills was different from the usual ones. Furthermore, concocting pills was a skill that no one wanted to learn, so there were even fewer people willing to learn it.

"Then do you know where in the Ruijing City can I find a suitable furnace for concocting pills?"

This question was not difficult for Shuiyue. She blurted out without thinking, "In the Ruijing City, there are two places where the furnace is of the highest quality. The first is the Minshan Tower, and the second is the King Chen Manor.

Speaking of the Treasure Chest, Ann Mujin from King Chen's mansion forgot about it. One must know that the treasures in King Chen's mansion could compare to the treasures in the palace.

The foreign ministers from the other countries would come to meet with him. They would prepare two offerings and give one to the emperor, and the other to Jun Lintian.

"Shuiyue."

Ann Mujin said thoughtfully, "Let's go to King Chen Manor."

Because in the days they lived in King Chen's house, everyone in the house treated Ann Mujin with the attitude they should have towards their master.

This was the first time Ann Mujin had returned to King Chen Manor after leaving. The servants thought that the matter between their master and Ann Mujin had come to an end, but it seemed like things weren't as simple as it seemed.

When the servants saw that Shuiyue was following behind Ann Mujin, they too respectfully greeted Ann Mujin and Shuiyue.

When Ann Mujin walked into Jun Lintian's study room, Shuiyue could only close the door and wait outside.

"Why are you thinking of finding This King?"

Jun Lintian put down the brush in his hand and looked up warmly at Ann Mujin as he asked.

Ann Mujin intentionally let out a sweet voice and walked up to Jun Lintian. She half-squatted on the ground and pulled his shirt's corner while blinking. "I came to see you because I missed you."

Jun Lintian turned his head and smiled faintly. He looked at her and pinched Ann Mujin's pink and smooth face. "We just met yesterday."

"You and Lee Feifei had a good chat the whole day yesterday, but I can only pretend that I'm not familiar with you." Ann Mujin frowned slightly as she spoke, her tone and expression filled with grievance.

Ann Mujin's reply made Jun Lintian very satisfied. He couldn't help but smile with Prince Chen's unique frivolous air.

"Are you jealous?"

Jun Lintian's voice drifted into Ann Mujin's ears. His voice was very soft and gentle, like the sound of feathers fluttering in her ears.

"Jealous?" Ann Mujin acted like she was talking between heaven and earth, "Why should I be jealous?"

However, upon hearing those two words, Ann Mujin's heart softened for some unknown reason. Her mind recalled how she had asked Shuiyue why she was willing to return with her back to her residence. She recalled her master saying, "Master says that you are the only person he will protect in this life."

"Why did you make Shuiyue follow me back to the manor?"

Ann Mujin herself didn't know when she asked that question, but it had already lingered in her heart for a long time. Perhaps it was because she recalled what Jun Lintian did for her, or perhaps it was due to the most sincere feeling in her heart. Since she asked, he would answer truthfully.

Jun Lintian opened the drawer in front of him and took out a key. Only then did he remain calm and replied casually, "I have to protect you. I can't always be by your side and Shuiyue can."

Jun Lintian's answer didn't differ much from Shuiyue's answer because he wanted to protect her.

Usually, when Shuiyue told her about Jun Lintian's thoughts, she felt like she was confessing on Jun Lintian's behalf. However, when it came to Jun Lintian, Ann Mujin still chose to believe Jun Lintian.

As a bystander, Shuiyue might have said all of her guesses. She did not know the normal relationship between Jun Lintian and Ann Mujin, nor did she know the deal between them. That was why she thought so.

What Jun Lintian showed was only what a partner should do. Ann Mujin was very clear about her current situation, even though she had a pretty face, no matter what, it couldn't erase the fact that she was trash without Will Power, even if her Will Power was very high, it would still be useless.

Ann Mujin was very clear that she wasn't worthy of Jun Lintian. Jun Lintian didn't like her, but she only saw him as a comrade.

"Will you always protect me?"

When Ann Mujin asked this question, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes. Her tone was filled with worry, fear, trust and expectation. This kind of expression was hard to hide, and her eyes were even more sincere as she looked at Jun Lintian.

"Yes." Jun Lintian's voice was very soft and gentle. He looked at Ann Mujin, who placed him in a completely transparent state, and nodded. "This King will protect you."

This simple sentence had no tone to it. It was like a promise, but at the same time, it was not. This simple answer put Ann Mujin's worries to rest.

Jun Lintian was good to her. Although there were times when he bullied her, but Ann Mujin could feel assured that at least he wasn't purposefully treating her well.

The moment Jun Lintian finished speaking, Ann Mujin, who was deep in thought, suddenly lit up. She looked at Jun Lintian and continued asking with an embarrassed smile, "Can you not bully me all the time?"

Looking at Ann Mujin's face, Jun Lintian smirked and then disappeared.

Jun Lintian lowered his head slightly. Their faces were so close that they could feel each other's breath. As long as Jun Lintian moved a little bit closer, he would be able to touch Ann Mujin's lips.

"This King can only bully you."

"Heh." Ann Mujin sneered and lowered her head.

How can there be such a shameless person in this world!

I, Ann Mujin, am still a trump card of the modern era. Once I have Will Power, I will definitely beat you to death!

However, there was a huge difference in their actual strength, so she could only compromise.

"Just teach him how to refine pills."

After Ann Mujin had buried her head and nurtured it, she raised her head to see a pair of bright and beautiful big watery eyes shining with a red light.

Being stared at like that by Jun Lintian, Prince Chen, who was unwilling to let go, couldn't bear to refuse.

"Yes."

"Great!"

Seeing that Jun Lintian agreed, Ann Mujin, who was originally squatting on the ground, jumped up happily.

"Aiya..." Perhaps Ann Mujin's legs had been numb from squatting for too long, but she felt her legs go soft and fell down. "I'll go!"

Ann Mujin directly jumped on Jun Lintian, who was sitting beside her. Jun Lintian instantly pulled her into his embrace. Ann Mujin smoothly fell into Jun Lintian's warm embrace.

Jun Lintian looked at Ann Mujin, who was in his arms, and smiled, "Little girl, can you be more stupid?"

"..."

Ann Mujin remained silent.

"Humph, you are the fool!"

Ann Mujin watched Jun Lintian get up slowly and stop in front of a bookshelf. He gently lifted up one of the books with a black character and blue bottom. The bookcase slowly moved aside, revealing the door of the secret chamber behind the bookshelf.

Jun Lintian brought Ann Mujin with him to the secret chamber. Although it was pitch black inside, when they entered, Jun Lintian waved his sleeves and lit up all the candles in the secret chamber as bright as day.

Ann Mujin read all the furnishings in the room and looked around. There were all kinds of tools, big and small, heavy and strange. The most eye-catching one was the large cauldron in the middle with its red copper carvings and precious stones and agates.

Putting aside the uses of the cauldron, just by looking at its appearance, one could tell that it was a priceless treasure.

"What are these things?"

Ann Mujin looked at the tools on the table and could not help but ask. At the same time, she sighed at how impressive Jun Lintian's secret refining room was.

"For concocting pills."

Jun Lintian answered without any expression as he looked at the pile of things Ann Mujin was pointing at.

Ann Mujin was slightly intoxicated by her action of persuading Jun Lintian to teach her how to refine pills so quickly. Since Jun Lintian acted so quickly today, she, Ann Mujin, should take advantage of the heat to forge pills.

Jun Lintian explained the grade and composition of the pill to Ann Mujin and also explained the original and method. Finally, he gave Ann Mujin a demonstration personally. Finally, when Ann Mujin confirmed that she understood what he was doing, Jun Lintian let Ann Mujin try doing it herself.

For the first time, Ann Mujin carefully followed the instructions Jun Lintian had taught her.

The result was a waste of materials, which ended in failure.

"Why?"

Ann Mujin pouted and said in disappointment.

Jun Lintian didn't seem to care at all. He replied to Ann Mujin without any emotion, "Haste makes waste."

Ann Mujin admitted that she really wanted to succeed, but her actions were all done according to Jun Lintian's instructions. She believed that there was nothing wrong with it.

"I'm not in a hurry …."

"Again."

Ann Mujin wanted to defend herself, but Jun Lintian didn't give Ann Mujin any chance. He directly interrupted her and told her never to do so.

Although Ann Mujin didn't understand what she did wrong, she could only continue to slow down after hearing Jun Lintian reflect on it.

The second time, Ann Mujin slowed down her movement speed.

The result was a complete waste of materials, which ended in failure.

"What are you thinking?"

Before Ann Mujin could reply, Jun Lintian directly asked Ann Mujin in a questioning tone.

Ann Mujin didn't know what to do. She looked at Jun Lintian blankly and said, "I think it must be done this time."

Jun Lintian sighed as he looked at Ann Mujin. A familiar gentleness surfaced in his eyes once again, "You need to put yourself in an empty world just like training your Will Power. "Only by becoming one with the Mortal Core can you produce a good pill."

On the third try, Ann Mujin used all her strength to achieve the 'One with the Mortal Core' stage.

In the end, he was able to create a finished product.