"Of course it’s true, but the Blood Lotus is cultivated within our sect, and only upon the Saintess’ command can it be picked!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Jinnian understood Elder Jin’s implication.
They still wanted to keep her!
"Elder Jin, I don’t understand, why must you insist on keeping me? While I possess medical skills, compared with you, there’s still a gap. You all keep calling me Saintess, for what reason?" Yun Jinnian asked.
Her mind couldn’t fathom the reason.
"Since the Saintess has asked, this subordinate will tell you everything, but when the time comes for the Saintess to stay or leave, I hope the Saintess will think it over thrice!" Elder Jin said, bowing with a fist toward Yun Jinnian.
Yun Jinnian watched, saying nothing.
Elder Jin then said, "The Watchmoon Sect has been established for over a thousand years, and each generation’s Saintess is of the predecessor’s bloodline. The Saintess may marry and bear children, and the Saintess wields supreme power!"
"However, sixty years ago, the Saintess and several elders had a big quarrel and left the Watchmoon Sect. Subsequently, the sacred relic also went missing, and several Spiritual Poisonous Insects died as well. Now, only a single Spiritual Poisonous Insect remains!"
Yun Jinnian was taken aback, then took out a purse, opened it, and handed it to Elder Jin, "Is this the Sacred Relic?"
Elder Jin received it with trembling hands, turning it over for a closer look before speaking, "This is indeed the Sacred Relic. Back then, when the Saintess encountered the Sacred Relic, she must have been pricked by it and bled onto it. That’s why when the Spiritual Poisonous Insect encountered the Saintess, it followed her. And the Saintess, you are the spitting image of your predecessor. That day I was too hasty, I should have spoken to the Saintess more carefully!"
Yun Jinnian took a deep breath, "There are countless people in the world who look alike. Just because I resemble your previous Saintess doesn’t mean I am indeed your Saintess!"
"What the Saintess said does make some sense, but the Sacred Relic has always only recognized the Saintess’ blood. Even those related by blood to the Saintess, even her direct brothers, are not eligible. It is only the Sacred Relic that has consumed the blood of the Saintess that can attract the Spiritual Poisonous Insect and aid it in producing offspring!"
Indeed, the little tripod had consumed her blood, and the Spiritual Poisonous Insect now truly obeyed her commands.
Yun Jinnian fell silent.
Elder Jin continued, "The Saintess might not know this, but the Spiritual Poisonous Insect has another function – it uses its own vital blood to save its master’s life. When the possessed servant couple saw the Saintess back then, the Saintess was barely hanging on to life, and it was the Spiritual Poisonous Insect that used all its vital blood to extend the Saintess’ life!"
Yun Jinnian was utterly astonished.
She knew that the insect was intelligent, but she had never thought it would be her lifesaver.
Yun Jinnian pursed her lips and after a long time, she finally said, "But even so, I cannot stay in Nanjiang as the Saintess!"
"There’s always a dual solution in the world. As long as the Saintess is in Nanjiang, she is the Saintess of the Watchmoon Sect. The New Year is soon upon us, would the Saintess consider returning to the Watchmoon Sect to celebrate it? By then, Yeye can pick the Blood Lotus to detoxify the Commandery Prince. Moreover, there are countless unique Medical Books in the Watchmoon Sect, which the Saintess could peruse during her period of recuperation!"
Yun Jinnian had to admit, Elder Jin was very skilled at reading people and assessing the situation,
he had grasped her heart in an instant, putting her in a tricky position. Now, if she decided to go to the Watchmoon Sect and later refused again, it would be utterly embarrassing.
But if she refused today, it wasn’t clear whether the Spiritual Poisonous Insect could cure Prince Yanjun’s poison.
To agree or not to agree?
Yun Jinnian hesitated for a moment!
"Elder Jin, give me some time to consider!"
Elder Jin smiled, "Good, good, take your time to consider, Saintess!"
With the Blood Lotus in hand, Elder Jin was not afraid that Yun Jinnian would refuse!
Of course, he also hoped that this matter would end satisfactorily, with Yun Jinnian willingly becoming the Saintess of the Watchmoon Sect!