Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend

Chapter 988: Chapter 48: A New Challenge

In an instant, time flew by, spring departed and winter arrived again, flowers bloomed and then withered.

”Ling Yue, hope this letter finds you well. As autumn passes into winter, it’s almost two years since we parted. Are you and Little Di Shen doing well in the Lonely Moon Sea? Everything in Xia Capital is quite fine, and my mother’s health has improved considerably after taking the Elixir Pills you sent. Last month, my adoptive mother returned to Xia Capital. She is pregnant now, and according to the Imperial Hospital, she is expecting a child. The entire Nie Family is thrilled, and you’ll soon become a sister. Jiunian is already two years old, and recently, he’s developed an interest in Martial Arts Training, constantly pestering father to practice with him. Father is so exasperated that he’s sprouted gray hairs...”

The gentle clinking of the Refining Hall’s hammering sounded in her ears, and in her hands were a few thin sheets of paper, a letter just delivered in the morning by the spirit bird from the Peace Hall.

Under the bright glow of the cauldron fire, Ye Lingyue’s charming face was flushed red.

In the blink of an eye, Ye Lingyue and Little Di Shen had already spent almost two years at the Lonely Moon Sea.

During these two years, Ye Lingyue had been working as a miscellaneous servant in the Refining Hall, while Little Di Shen grew steadily under Sect Leader Wuya’s guidance.

Every couple of months, Lan Cai’er would write a letter, mostly talking about everyday matters of the Lan Residence and the Ye Family.

This made Ye Lingyue’s monotonous days in the Lonely Moon Sea much more enjoyable.

”Jiunian is already two years old, and it’s been two years since Yan Jiu left. Who could truly understand the sorrow in Sister Cai’er’s heart?”

Ye Lingyue held the letter in her palm, knowing that even though Lan Cai’er never mentioned Yan Jiu, she had never given up on him in her heart.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have persistently ignored Dao Ge’s pursuits, despite the advice from Lan Yingwu and his wife, throughout the past two years.

For a woman like her to raise Little Jiu Nian in a place like Xia Capital, where words could be so harmful, it was unimaginable how difficult it must have been.

Compared to Lan Cai’er, Ye Lingyue felt quite fortunate, at least Little Di Shen was always by her side.

However, deep down, Ye Lingyue also knew, should Little Di Shen learn that his good brother Yan Jiu was still lost in the Demon World, whereabouts unknown, he would surely feel very guilty.

”Little Di Shen has grown up a lot now, perhaps it’s time to tell him some things.”

Ye Lingyue pondered thoughtfully.

”Ye Lingyue, are you slacking off here again?”

A piercing soprano voice resonated from behind.

Ye Lingyue impatiently rubbed her ear.

She didn’t need to turn around to know that it must be Mu Shuang behind her.

Ever since Ye Lingyue had officially joined the Refining Hall, with her proficient Purification and secondary Forging skills, as time went on, the male servants gradually changed their views on her.

No one would mock Ye Lingyue for having ”White Fire” anymore.

With Huang Jun’s support and Ye Lingyue’s own beauty, she would occasionally bring out some good wine for everyone, and her fellow brothers took good care of her.

But there was one exception—Mu Shuang looked at Ye Lingyue with disdain every day.

Perhaps because Ye Lingyue had taken the attention away from her, or because she couldn’t stand that Ye Lingyue was getting the same Spirit Stones while doing less work, Mu Shuang would pick fights with Ye Lingyue every day.

Initially, Ye Lingyue would respond a bit, but as time passed, she began to ignore her altogether.

”Which of your eyes saw me slacking? Today’s twenty blocks of ore, I’ve refined them all. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now.”

Ye Lingyue put away her hammer, not even glancing at Mu Shuang, and turned to leave.

Today was Little Di Shen’s first time going out hunting after learning his skills; he said he would hunt some game and bring it back.

Ye Lingyue planned to go to Hong Meng Heaven to gather some Spiritual Vegetables and Spirit Fruits. In this cold winter, a hearty meal was indeed a wonderful thing, and she didn’t want Mu Shuang to ruin her mood.

”Ye Lingyue, you!” Mu Shuang was annoyed, wanting to mention that Ye Lingyue had only been in the Refining Hall for less than four hours, but just then, someone entered the Refining Hall.

”Anyone here? We’d like to refine a Spiritual Artifact.”

A few young men dressed in fur cloaks entered. Judging by their attire, they were Inner Sect disciples. The one leading them wore a White Tiger cloak, his eyes like black agate, very handsome.

As he entered the Refining Hall, Mu Shuang’s attention was immediately captured, her earlier fierce expression replaced by a demure smile.

She softly asked Ye Lingyue, her face slightly flushed.

”How do I look?”

Ye Lingyue rolled her eyes. Spring hadn’t even arrived, and this fierce woman was already in heat.

But she wondered what these Inner Sect disciples were doing at the Refining Hall, and since early morning, Xiong Jiu had been called away by the Fishing Old Man, saying the sect needed a new batch of Spiritual Artifacts.

Mu Shuang fussed with her hair and stepped forward in a shy manner.

The Refining Hall mostly consisted of rough men with clumsy tongues, so it was always Mu Shuang who entertained the guests.

”Senior Brother, how may I assist you?”

Coming from the Mu Family and after spending so long in the Refining Hall, Mu Shuang had developed a good eye. At a glance, she could tell the leading man’s attire and cultivation marked him as significant.

”Well, who would have thought there’d be a beauty in the Refining Hall,” one of the Inner Sect disciples whistled crudely, making Mu Shuang even more bashful.

The leading man, however, laughed heartily.

”You guys, don’t be rude, or you’ll scare this young lady. You must be Miss Mu? I’ve come to seek your renowned skills to commission a piece of jewelry.”

The Refining Hall undertook various refining tasks and could craft any Spiritual Artifact.

Having served as Xiong Jiu’s assistant for over a year, Mu Shuang was recently promoted a few months ago to craft Spiritual Artifacts.

Unlike other servants, Mu Shuang, being a girl, particularly excelled in crafting jewelry.

Generally, jewelry Spiritual Artifacts weren’t highly practical but were very expensive, often commissioned by wealthy female disciples, elders, or male disciples pursuing their beloved.

In time, Mu Shuang’s jewelry gained some fame in the Lonely Moon Sea.

Specially here for her?

Hearing this, Mu Shuang felt a touch of pride, giving a provocative glance at Ye Lingyue.

Ye Lingyue merely pursed her lips, not saying much.

Since it was about crafting jewelry, Mu Shuang should manage it easily. Ye Lingyue didn’t bother with it and intended to return early to wait for Little Di Shen.

As she prepared to leave, she suddenly heard a strange noise and glanced at the Inner Sect disciples.

If she wasn’t mistaken, the sound came from those disciples, making Ye Lingyue frown deeply.