The faintest hint of understanding flickered within them, but he did not comment on her words again.
Instead, his attention settled fully on Bai Lian.
He was ready to begin.
Lin Feng withdrew his hand from Bai Lian's wrist and straightened, his expression calm and assured.
Then, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world, he began listing the items he needed.
"Prepare a basin of warm water. Three stalks of broccoli, one potato, two tomatoes, and three onions… freshly picked. And…" He paused briefly, as if weighing his thoughts. "A small jade needle set will suffice."
The moment his words fell, both Elder Bai Yun and Bai Meili froze.
They looked at him as if they had misheard.
"Th-that's all?" Bai Yun asked, his voice tinged with disbelief.
Over the years, the so-called experts they had invited had demanded rare treasures, priceless pills, or absurdly complicated formations.
Some had even required entire rooms filled with spiritual artifacts just to begin.
