"Brother Lin, don't just wash once, you can wash ten times if you want. Let's go get cleaned up and change clothes now," Ning Jianxun said with a smile.

The three of them walked inside. Ning Luoxi turned down a different path, Lin Tian was about to follow her when Ning Jianxun quickly pulled him back, saying, "Brother Lin, we're going this way."

"Isn't Luoxi going this way?" Ning Luoxi wondered aloud.

"Well... that area is my cousin's room. You absolutely cannot go there, or she'll get mad. Even I, as her cousin, can't cross that line," Ning Jianxun hurriedly reminded.

Lin Tian asked curiously, "Really that fierce?"

"Of course fierce. My cousin's personality is stronger than most guys', she never wavers in her decisions. Best not annoy her, Brother Lin," Ning Jianxun advised kindly.

"That's not fair. She barges into my room from time to time, I should go check out her place someday to make it even," Lin Tian protested.

Ning Jianxun broke into a cold sweat, thinking how bold Brother Lin was to say that. Wasn't he afraid of her wrath? When she gets mad, no one can stop her.

He looked at Lin Tian admiringly and praised, "Brother Lin, you're brave and skilled, I admire you."

"Hehe, just joking around. You can't just intrude into a girl's room," Lin Tian chuckled.

Parting ways with Ning Luoxi, Lin Tian accompanied Ning Jianxun back to his room. After refreshing himself with a shower, they went back to the previously visited living room.

The living room was brightly lit. Both brothers Ning Weiguo were present, Fang Ming hadn't slept, and Ning Luoxi had tidied herself up early and joined them. Ning Weiguo and the others were listening to Ning Luoxi recount the process of gathering the Blue Snake Grass.

Her thrilling tale captivated them so much that they didn't notice Lin Tian entering the room.

"I never would have guessed there was such a mysterious world beneath our feet," Ning Weiguo exclaimed after hearing the story. Realizing Lin Tian had come in, he said, "Xiao Tian, I've heard about your experience getting the herbs. Our Ning Family owes you a huge favor."

"There's no talk of owing anything. Luoxi is my friend, and knowing what she was going through, I couldn't just stand by," Lin Tian humbly replied.

"You're really a good kid," Fang Ming said with a gratified smile. "Xixi doesn't have many friends. You two should hang out more. Young people should spend more time together."

The remark had a subtle meaning. Lin Tian sensed Fang Ming's intention to match him with Ning Luoxi, though Ning Luoxi sat quietly without saying a word. Lin Tian pretended not to catch on.

Such matters should be mutual, and Lin Tian hadn't thought about dating yet. But considering Ning Luoxi, she seemed pretty great—her figure unmatched, and she was drop-dead gorgeous. Though her temper was a bit fiery, she was independent, handling everything without needing a boyfriend.

Most importantly, if you ever forget an occasion, Ning Luoxi probably wouldn't mind, being far from the typical girly-girl.

Ning Weiguo perhaps felt Fang Ming was too blatant, so he changed the topic, "Xiao Tian, I seriously want to ask you if, in your judgment, the big snakes of the underground river pose any threat to the outside world?"

As he spoke, a resolute gleam appeared in his eyes. Lin Tian saw this man's determination—a soldier through and through. If Blue Snake or Black Water King Snake were a threat, Ning Weiguo would surely mobilize his forces to eliminate them.

Despite the formidable Blue Snake and Black Water King Snake, they were merely animals, their wisdom incomparable to humans, and modern high-tech weapons are deadly to them.

Humans dominate Earth not due to physical prowess, but intelligence and inventions.

Once ancient humans crafted the first stone axe and lit the first flame, Earth was destined for human rule, forcing even the mighty Blood Clan to dwell in darkness.

Ning Weiguo's duty was clear; Lin Tian understood his reasoning. Still, he replied, "Uncle Ning, I don't think it's necessary to go to such lengths against them. The Black Water King Snake and Blue Snake have existed in the underground river for over a century. If they posed a threat, they'd have emerged by now."

"The human world and their underground habitat are equal in nature's perspective. They haven't destroyed our world, so I think we shouldn't maliciously disrupt theirs," Lin Tian stated objectively.

What Lin Tian wanted to imply was that many unknown creatures surely inhabit the world's hidden corners. It's unnecessary to seek their destruction. Humans have claimed Earth; these creatures need just a tiny niche.

Ning Weiguo frowned in thought for a moment before saying, "You make quite strong points, but necessary precautions are still needed."

Lin Tian shrugged, indifferent, feeling those two snakes wouldn't surface unless their habitat was disturbed.

"Weiguo, Lin Tian is right. We can postpone dealing with the snakes. Right now, the priority should be how Xixi can use the Blue Snake Grass. Her matter can't be delayed anymore," Ning Weirong interjected.

Fang Ming also anxiously urged, "Right, we know the Blue Snake Grass can harmonize Xixi's internal energy, but how exactly do we use it?"

"Ahem..." Lin Tian cleared his throat to grab everyone's attention, then said, "Actually, I know how to use it."

Everyone turned their gaze to him. They then remembered Lin Tian was like some Divine Doctor, although his youth made them unconsciously overlook that distinction.

Seeing their confusion, Lin Tian declared, "Actually, using Blue Snake Grass is simple. You only need to extract its useful components using a special method."

What he meant was that it's less about alchemy, just extraction, but explaining the distinction to outsiders seems too complex, so he chose not to.

Everyone kept looking at him as Ning Weiguo asked again, "How do you extract it? What tools are needed?"

Lin Tian thought for a moment before answering, "Ancient times had their own tools, and modern times have theirs. Just prepare a school chemistry experiment set for me. Why not extract it tonight? Although the Blue Snake Grass is sealed, it won't be good to keep it too long."

"But... you've been awake for two days and nights. Is it okay?" Fang Ming asked with concern.

"If I finish everything in one go, I'd sleep more peacefully, wouldn't I?" Lin Tian insisted.

"I'll go get ready," Ning Luoxi offered, glancing at Lin Tian before swiftly leaving the living room.

Watching her haste, Lin Tian smiled, aware Ning Luoxi was acting for his benefit.

She was quickest in the Ning Family, so the sooner she prepared the tools, the sooner Lin Tian could finish extracting the Blue Snake Grass, allowing him to rest earlier.

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