Chapter 21: Refining the Yuan Yin, Advancing to Mystic Scholar
[Ding! Friendly System Reminder: Host detected indulging excessively in desires…]
— Another warning from the System!
Yan Zhen sat up, feeling a bit annoyed.
Sandwiched between them, caught in their playful jostling, he had lost control, his actions deviating from the protagonist persona. He would have to work extra hard to compensate, engaging in more acts of showing off and rescuing damsels in distress.
The plot had already gone off the rails, making him anxious. If his persona crumbled further, there would be no point in continuing this act. He might as well just throw a grenade and be done with it.
“Don’t be angry, Little Brother. Older Sister was just teasing you.”
Ji Ya embraced him from behind, her tongue tracing a path along his neck, her demeanor clingy and affectionate, a stark contrast to her usual independent, strong-willed persona.
Having refined his essence, she was still brimming with energy. That was the advantage of a “cauldron physique.” With a bit of “nourishment,” she recovered quickly. She was the type who could endure countless defeats and still keep fighting.
He tilted his head, dodging her advances. If this continues, someone’s going to die! I accidentally poured in a bit too much just now. I hope I refined it all…
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to take responsibility, but now, for various reasons, it wasn’t the right time. He had to be careful.
“Sister Ji Ya, you should focus on regulating your breathing. Rapid power growth can be unstable. It’s best to harmonize your energy flow.”
She nuzzled his shoulder, savoring his warmth and the feel of his skin against hers, her voice soft and obedient, like a devoted wife.
“I understand, Little Brother. I’ll listen to you~”
She planted a kiss on his shoulder, then released him.
Unable to resist her charm, he glanced at the two women, then said, “I’m going to take a bath. You two should clean up.”
“Little Brother Yan Zhen, do you want a servant to attend to you?”
“No, thanks.”
He quickly donned his robe, covering himself, then parted the curtains, his eyes meeting Aunt Mu’s.
They both froze. She quickly looked away, and he scratched his head.
“Sister Ji Ya’s first treatment went smoothly. You don’t need to guard us anymore, Aunt Mu.”
She nodded. “You’ve worked hard, young man.”
“I-it’s fine. It wasn’t that hard.”
He didn’t know what to say. It had been hard work, but also incredibly pleasurable. He had nearly been drained.
“I-I’m going to the bathroom now.”
He hurried out of the room.
…
In the bathroom, the bathwater still held traces of Ice Mystic Power, maintaining a low temperature.
He summoned the Gold and Silver Fire, tossing a small flame into the water. Within moments, the entire bath was heated.
He removed his robe, stepped into the bath, and sat down in the center.
The water reached his chest, only his shoulders and head exposed. He sighed contentedly, a wave of fatigue washing over him.
He was exhausted. Controlling Mystic Master level Mystic Power as a Mystic Adept to perform “internal alchemy”… If not for the two powerful techniques he possessed, the Emperor Flame Technique and the Ancestral Talisman Scripture, he wouldn’t have been able to accomplish it.
But he couldn’t rest yet.
He had taken Ji Ya’s Yuan Yin, her essence accumulated over many years. He had to refine it as soon as possible, or it would gradually dissipate, a waste of precious energy.
He steeled himself, suppressing his fatigue, preparing to cultivate, when he heard the bathroom door open.
Moments later, Yi Xian’er entered, clad in her strapless dress, her long legs on full display. She unfastened the dress, letting it fall to the floor, her breasts, like inflating balloons, bouncing free, transforming from “apples” to “coconuts,” a truly wondrous sight.
She stepped into the bath, her naked body unblemished, her feet delicate, her movements graceful and elegant. She approached him.
Her demeanor was so natural that he forgot to be surprised, simply staring at his future soulmate.
“What are you looking at, you little pervert?” Her cheeks were flushed, one hand cupping her breast, concealing her rosy peak. “Wasn’t one night with Sister Ji Ya enough?”
He snapped out of his daze, averting his gaze. “Why are you here? I’m not finished bathing.”
“I’m here to protect you.”
She sat down before him, the water also reaching her chest, her ample breasts bobbing gently.
“A woman’s Yuan Yin is difficult to preserve after it’s been taken. If you don’t start refining it soon, you’ll lose at least 30% by morning. What a waste.”
“Thank you for your concern, but I don’t need protection. I can handle it.”
“Still trying to act tough? You’re practically falling asleep. Let me help you wake up.”
She smiled, her smile turning dark, her flawless skin emitting a visible purplish-black Yin energy, her eyes gleaming like amethysts. Her once beautiful black hair turned silver.
Moments ago, she had been a sweet, approachable girl with a hidden voluptuous figure. Now, she was a white-haired queen wielding a terrifying power.
Instinctively, his Gold and Silver Fire ignited, swirling around him, warding off the encroaching Yin energy.
“Feeling more awake now?”
The Yin energy vanished, and she returned to her normal appearance, her smile still alluring.
He blinked, wondering if he had imagined it. Was that… the future Queen of a Thousand Yins? Such a powerful aura! Can she already access a portion of her Yin Spirit Body’s power?
“That’s not a nice way to wake someone up.”
“Then how about another method?”
She made a grabbing motion, her gaze intense.
He quickly crossed his legs, protecting his “dragon,” shaking his head.
“No, thanks.”
She chuckled. “Then hurry up and refine it. If you really can’t handle it, I can lend a hand. But it won’t be free, of course.”
He stared at her, her beautiful face innocent and approachable, yet her true intentions remained a mystery.
“Xian’er, why are you following me?”
“Why? Because you did that to me, so I have no choice but to cling to you.”
“Are you serious?”
“Just kidding~”
Having fun teasing me, huh? He glared at her.
“So why?”
She glanced at him, then coughed. “I’ll tell you after you’re done cultivating. Now focus on refining Sister Ji Ya’s Yuan Yin~”
He stared at his future soulmate for a moment, then closed his eyes, focusing his mind on his dantian, beginning the process of refining Ji Ya’s essence.
…
As dawn approached, he successfully refined the incredibly potent Yuan Yin, his cultivation skyrocketing from Ninth Star Mystic Adept to Three Star Mystic Scholar!
The surge of power was almost overwhelming. Upon completing his breakthrough, his uncontrolled Mystic Power swept outwards, creating a wave in the bathwater.
He activated the Emperor Flame Technique, struggling to stabilize his power, until his Mystic Power finally calmed down.
He opened his eyes, emerging from his meditative state, ready to resume their earlier conversation, but he found himself alone in the bath.
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