In Martial Universe, Signed in at the Start with Yao Lao's Ring

Compared to Qing Tan's shock, Lin Yan remained rather calm.

So, after hearing Qing Tan's praise, he did not become overly proud. Instead, he chuckled and spread his hands. "It was just a small trick. If you start cultivating, you could learn it too."

Qing Tan's eyes widened in surprise. "Really? Brother Lin Yan? You're not just comforting me, are you?"

As she spoke, she scratched her head, looking a bit silly. "To be honest, Brother Lin Yan, I've actually been thinking about cultivating."

"After all, you know about my father's situation. A lot of responsibilities naturally fell on Brother Lin Dong, but honestly, I want to help him share some of the burden."

Lin Yan smiled and replied, "Yeah, I understand."

"But I wasn't just comforting you. Everyone has the potential to cultivate. And since you haven't started yet, what if you turn out to be a genius? You never know."

Hearing this, Qing Tan seemed to gain some confidence, raising her small fists as if full of energy.

However, she also understood that Lin Yan's words were mostly encouragement. After indulging in a few brief fantasies about her future, she smiled gratefully at him.

"Brother Lin Yan, thank you."

"Even though we haven't known each other for long, every time I'm with you, I feel really happy."

Lin Yan simply smiled without saying much.

Just as Qing Tan was about to say something else, she suddenly furrowed her brows.

Her entire body started trembling, and her delicate face abruptly turned deathly pale.

"Qing Tan, what's wrong?"

Lin Yan immediately noticed the change and asked with concern.

But before he could finish speaking, he saw streams of freezing cold Qi rapidly surging out from Qing Tan's body. The ground beneath her began to frost over, and even the firewood burning to the side was instantly extinguished by the cold.

"What terrifying cold Qi."

Yao Lao's voice suddenly echoed in Lin Yan's mind.

Then, he analyzed the situation for him.

"This little girl likely has a special constitution. Such physiques make for powerful cultivation, but they also come with uncontrollable instability. For example, there's a special constitution on the Dou Qi Continent known as the 'Demonic Poison Body.' It grants immense power in cultivation, but if one fails to control it, they might not even survive."

Lin Yan raised an eyebrow at this. He already knew that Qing Tan had a special physique. In the original story, Lin Dong had used the Stone Talisman to suppress her cold Qi. However, at this moment, he had no such artifact. Was he supposed to just watch her suffer?

"Senior Yao Lao, is there any way to help her?"

Lin Yan couldn't help but ask. He wasn't heartless. Seeing the little girl who had just been chatting with him now trembling violently from the cold, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.

"There is. Use the Cold Expelling Pill you refined."

"Even though it's just a Tier 1 pill, in terms of cold resistance, it surpasses many Tier 2 and even Tier 3 pills."

"This little girl hasn't started cultivating yet, so the cold Qi inside her body is still limited. Right now, the Cold Expelling Pill should be enough to suppress it."

"But in the future, if her cultivation advances, she'll need a Tier 4 Greater Cold Expelling Pill—or, she'll have to learn how to control the cold Qi herself."

Yao Lao was indeed experienced. As soon as Lin Yan asked, he not only provided a solution but even mapped out a long-term plan for dealing with Qing Tan's cold Qi.

"Alright, I'll give it a try."

Lin Yan quickly took out the pill.

He stepped forward, but Qing Tan, worried that the cold Qi would harm him, gritted her teeth and said, "Brother Lin Yan, this happens to me all the time. It'll pass soon. Don't come near me, this cold Qi might hurt you."

Lin Yan smiled and shook his head. "It's fine."

He then activated the Burning Sky Art, enveloping his hand in fire-attribute Yuan Power.

Feeling the warmth from his Yuan Power, Qing Tan's shivering lessened slightly. Lin Yan then placed the pill in front of her.

"Open your mouth and take this."

Qing Tan hesitated at first, but after looking at Lin Yan, she chose to trust him.

So, without further hesitation, she swallowed the pill.

Lin Yan placed his hands on Qing Tan's back and guided his Yuan Power into her body, instructing her, "Regulate your breathing."

Qing Tan quickly followed his instructions. Soon, with Lin Yan's help, she felt the intense cold within her body gradually subside. At the same time, a warm Yuan Power flowed through her meridians, spreading throughout her body.

Her complexion steadily improved, and finally, with the combined assistance of Lin Yan's fire-attribute Yuan Power and the Cold Expelling Pill, she returned to normal.

"I'm... better?"

"Brother Lin Yan, you're amazing!"

"My cold Qi... even my father couldn't do anything about it, but you managed to suppress it?"

She was overjoyed and turned to Lin Yan with a look of pure astonishment.

Lin Yan slowly withdrew his Yuan Power. However, as he looked at Qing Tan again, he suddenly felt a bit dizzy.

He knew it was due to excessive Yuan Power consumption, but he didn't say anything. He simply wiped the sweat from his forehead and pretended to be at ease.

"As long as you're okay now, that's what matters."

Qing Tan noticed the change in Lin Yan's expression and couldn't help but feel a little guilty. "Brother Lin Yan, I'm sorry, it's all because of me..."

Lin Yan smiled and gently rubbed Qing Tan's head. "Silly girl, what's there to apologize for? It's just a small matter."

After saying that, he ignited a fire with a trace of fire attribute Yuan Power. However, a wave of exhaustion surged from within his body, making it difficult for him to hold on.

"Qing Tan, I'm going to take a short nap. Call me if anything happens."

Lin Yan said to Qing Tan before finding a place to lean against and sleep.

Qing Tan obediently nodded, but seeing Lin Yan sleeping shirtless, she worried he might catch a cold. After some hesitation, she carefully approached and gently held him in her arms.

A ray of sunlight shone on Lin Yan's face. Affected by the light, he couldn't help but open his eyes.

After waking up, he felt much more refreshed. Although his Yuan Power was still somewhat depleted, at least his spirit had recovered slightly.

Lin Yan originally wanted to check where Qing Tan was, but as soon as he turned his gaze, he found her tightly holding onto him in her sleep.

"Little friend, you're awake?"

"This little girl wasn't ungrateful. After seeing you asleep, she was afraid you'd get cold, so she held you while sleeping, acting as a little heater."

Yao Lao's voice soon rang out, laughing as he spoke.

"I see..." Lin Yan responded calmly.

He then let out a sigh, feeling a bit emotional.

"I'm still too weak..."

"Just helping her circulate her energy almost drained all my Yuan Power due to that cold Qi..."

"I need to increase my strength!"

Yao Lao had a schadenfreude expression.

"But little friend, this time it wasn't all for nothing."

"After all, you got to experience the softness of a beauty. This little girl may still be young, but she's already a budding beauty. Once she grows up, she'll definitely be breathtaking."

Lin Yan awkwardly shook his head.

"Senior Yao Lao, please don't tease me."

Just as he was about to say something else, the girl in his arms moved slightly, curling up like a small kitten.

Yao Lao's voice faded away, while Lin Yan looked at Qing Tan. Soon, she slowly opened her eyes, and as their gazes met, her face instantly turned bright red.

"Brother Lin Yan, I... I... Let me explain!"

Lin Yan chuckled helplessly. "No need to explain, it's nothing."

"You were worried I'd get cold, right? You really are a kind girl."

Qing Tan smiled sheepishly, feeling embarrassed.

Lin Yan let go of Qing Tan and stood up.

"Fortunately, the rain didn't last too long. It's not too early anymore, so we should get going."

Qing Tan nodded in agreement, but after glancing at the clothes she was wearing, she looked at Lin Yan and said, "Brother Lin Yan, I'll wash your clothes and return them to you later, okay?"

Lin Yan nodded.

"Alright."

Seeing this, Qing Tan quickly packed her things and prepared to leave.

However, just before she left, Lin Yan suddenly called out to her.

"Oh, right, Qing Tan."

"Take these pills with you."

Lin Yan handed her several bottles of pills.

"You should remember this one. It's the same one I gave you when your cold Qi flared up."

"If it happens again, take it yourself."

After that, Lin Yan took out another bottle.

"This is a healing pill. I got it by chance—it's quite effective."

"I also know about your father's condition. If he's willing, he can try this pill."

"It might be able to help with his injuries."

Qing Tan was stunned by the sight of the pills. However, she felt too embarrassed to accept them. After all, she had nothing to give Lin Yan in return. She couldn't accept something so precious without repaying him.

"Brother Lin Yan, these are too valuable. I can't accept them."

She refused him outright.

Lin Yan pretended to be angry. "Take them."

"Didn't you say before that you wanted us to be friends?"

"Then why are you acting so distant? Or… were you just saying that without meaning it?"

Qing Tan hurriedly explained, afraid that Lin Yan might misunderstand her. "No, Brother Lin Yan, I—"

Lin Yan seized the opportunity and stuffed the pills into her hands. "Then that's settled. Just take them."

"Don't be so formal."

Qing Tan had no choice but to obediently accept them.

After that, they quickly parted ways, and Qing Tan headed home.

However, as she recalled everything that had happened with Lin Yan today, she felt a warmth in her heart, and her cheeks couldn't help but flush.

"Qing Tan, you're back?"

"Why are you wearing a man's clothes?"

Back at home, Lin Xiao was helping Lin Dong with his training. When he noticed Qing Tan's unusual attire, both of them furrowed their brows.

"It's nothing! I just went to the back mountain to gather herbs, but then it started raining heavily, and I got completely drenched. On top of that, my cold Qi flared up. Luckily, Brother Lin Yan was there..."

Qing Tan quickly explained.

"What happened?"

Lin Dong and Lin Xiao both knew about Qing Tan's special constitution, so when they heard her cold Qi had flared up, they became even more concerned, their eyes filled with worry.

Qing Tan left out the sleeping part and told them the rest of what had happened.

Both of them were shocked upon hearing it.

Especially Lin Xiao.

He had personally tried to help Qing Tan suppress her cold Qi before, so he knew just how difficult it was.

But now, hearing what Qing Tan said, the same cold Qi that even he couldn't suppress had been resolved by Lin Yan?

Could Lin Yan really be that powerful?