Xuan Nu continued to lead a group of free immortals in guarding the foot of Zi Fu Mountain, yet the successor of Su Nu was deeply troubled. Bei Gong Zhen’s betrayal due to her child was somewhat understandable, but she couldn’t fathom why Xiao You, who had such profound heavenly destiny, had also turned traitor.
“Ahh…”
The usually unshakable successor of Su Nu, who could remain calm even as heaven and earth crumbled, let out a sigh.
Inside the alchemy chamber, medicinal fragrance drifted through a misty haze. Yuan Shi Tian Wang sat naked amidst swirling smoke, his three souls flying from the top of his head while his seven corporeal spirits emerged from his orifices. Samadhi true fire, snake-like and ribbon-shaped, tightly encircled his immortal spirit.
Even with Yuan Shi’s iron will, pained groans escaped him during the refining of his soul and spirit. Watching from the side, Tai Yuan Yu Nu empathized deeply, her tightly clenched fingers already piercing the palms of her hands.
Soul-forging and spirit-refining were extremely dangerous—any slight misstep could lead to total destruction. Worse still, the stubbornness of the rogue’s blood mark exceeded expectations. Watching helplessly, Tai Yuan felt her nerves stretched taut, vibrating as if on the verge of snapping.
The final moment was approaching—the ultimate pain and greatest danger. As that moment arrived, an ominous premonition transformed the depth in Yuan Shi’s eyes into a light of farewell.
“No!” Yuan Shi was willing to sacrifice himself for the Dao, but Tai Yuan could not bear to see her husband’s spirit dissipate. Ignoring all consequences, she thrust both palms forward, scattering the samadhi fire into empty space.
Freed from their torment, the three souls and seven spirits joyfully returned to his consciousness. Yuan Shi escaped the danger of self-immolation, but a light reprimand and helpless sigh still burst from his lips. “Ah, just a little more! Tai Yuan, you’ve ruined me!”
“Husband, no matter what, I just want you alive!”
An ocean of affection drowned all notions of right and wrong. The spiritual torment had subtly changed Tai Yuan’s mindset. At the moment her husband’s immortal soul hung by a thread, she suddenly realized: nothing mattered more than being alive.
Yuan Shi sighed again, then suddenly his eyes warmed, his tone taking on an unusual quality. “Tai Yuan, there’s another way. I originally didn’t want to use it, but now I’m afraid I must trouble you.”
A heated aura flowed from Yuan Shi’s breath. Though they were long-time spouses, this “changed” husband gave Tai Yuan, the immortal wife, an uncomfortable feeling. Dazed, she felt as if a strange and lustful man was leering at her lewdly—and that man was none other than the notorious rogue, Qiao San.
The change in Yu Nu’s expression did not escape Yuan Shi’s eyes. Affected by the toxic blood, his movements became increasingly casual and indolent. He spread his hands helplessly. “My dear, since you’re unwilling, let your husband refine his spirit again.”
“My dear”? “Your husband”?
Hearing these intimate and unfamiliar terms, Tai Yuan couldn’t help blushing, her heart in turmoil. It seemed her husband’s poisoning was worsening, and time would no longer allow her to evade.
“Husband, how can we expel the rogue’s blood mark?”
Yuan Shi’s expression turned solemn, though a glint of uncharacteristic cunning flickered in his eyes. With a wave of his hands, an ancient Daoist manual materialized in midair.
The leader of the free immortals presented the book to his immortal wife, saying with utmost seriousness words that made her heart race and cheeks flush. “The rogue’s blood mark is actually a lustful blood seal. My dear, first read this ‘Secret Manual of Dual Cultivation.’ If we follow its methods, the lustful blood will naturally dissipate.”
Yuan Shi spoke as if explaining ordinary cultivation techniques, but when Tai Yuan opened the book, her beautiful eyes widened in shock. Her face flushed crimson red before she finally hesitantly asked, “Is…is this really effective?”
“My dear, though this method may seem lowly, it is actually profoundly intricate, harmonizing the transformations of yin and yang and the five elements. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the opportunity to practice it…”
Yuan Shi spoke each word with deep feeling. Tai Yuan’s reverence for the Dao overcame her embarrassment, and she finally began reading.
Poisoned Yuan Shi quietly awaited the result. Just as he thought success was assured, Tai Yuan unexpectedly said, “Husband, though this method is profound, you cultivate pure yang energy and must remain a virgin. How can you…”
Her astonished words abruptly stopped. The tall and graceful Tai Yuan instinctively stepped back slightly, her suspicious gaze piercing like a tangible force fixed on her husband’s face. “You wouldn’t have forgotten…this too, would you?”
“Boom—”
A lightning bolt struck Yuan Shi’s mind blank, yet his expression remained unchanged. He smiled faintly, his irregular breathing passing in an instant. “My dear, although the rogue’s blood mark is lustful and evil, it has brought tenfold yang energy. I’ve turned misfortune into fortune—I’ve already achieved ultimate yang and no longer need to remain a virgin.”
Pausing briefly, Yuan Shi Tian Wang gently took Tai Yuan’s hesitant hands in his, his eyes filled with deep affection and apology. “My dear, these years you’ve been alone—I’ve made you suffer! From now on, I’ll surely make it up to you.”
Shyness coursed through Tai Yuan’s entire body. Genuine emotion softened her body like melting snow. Her rapidly rising and falling chest rubbed heavily against her clothes. Tai Yuan could even clearly sense the two sensitive points beneath her garments, betraying shameful signs of arousal.
Desire burned silently like fire, yet the instinct of a holy female immortal acted like an iron gate, firmly sealing the awakening desire.
Though she knew the man before her was her husband, the thought of dual cultivation with him while he was “poisoned” always made Tai Yuan feel an unbearable sense of infidelity, making it hard for her to nod in agreement.
Yuan Shi Tian Wang reluctantly released her hands, obvious frustration showing. “My dear, then don’t stop me—I must expel this toxic blood!”
Though spoken unintentionally, Yuan Shi’s words sparked a sudden realization in Tai Yuan. She stopped her husband from taking further risks while forcing herself to suppress her embarrassment, saying words she would never normally utter—words she would never even imagine.
“Husband, is it…enough just to release the lustful blood?”
Above the Earth Sea, Long Mu, who was commanding armies of dragons, suddenly felt her eyelid twitch. An inexplicable chill abruptly invaded her heart.
Looking around and pondering deeply, the ruler of the Four Seas couldn’t figure out why she felt uneasy. The decisive female immortal silently thought: Never mind, I’ll go check on Tai Yuan first.
Just as Long Mu was about to leave, the demon army, which had been calm and composed all along, suddenly let out bestial roars, forcing the ruler of the Four Seas back into battle. Smoke and blood soon obscured her ominous premonition.
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