Spirit Marrow Profound Fruit ×5, Beauty-Preserving Pill ×10

Jiang Shiqing's hopes were dashed, but her gentle smile remained as soft as water, her eyes crinkling, showing no sign of disappointment. She said softly, "Yes, young master, please take care and rest."

Lu Yang reached out and pinched Jiang Shiqing's soft, pretty face. He smiled slightly, feeling the warm touch on his fingertips, and said nothing more. He turned to Mu Yunxue beside him. "Let's go, Senior Sister Mu."

Mu Yunxue nodded slightly and stood up from her chair.

The hem of her plain white dress gently brushed against the bluestone floor as she quietly followed behind Lu Yang. The two walked one after the other through the corridor toward the cultivation room.

The soft white light of the lamp illuminated two slender figures, one tall and one short, one composed and one aloof, who quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Jiang Shiqing watched as the two figures gradually disappeared into the darkness at the end of the corridor until they were completely out of sight, then she let out a soft sigh.

She slumped her shoulders, looking somewhat dejected, and turned back to her bedroom.

The door closed gently.

The bedroom was quiet, with a Spirit Plant on the windowsill, its emerald green leaves shimmering softly in the moonlight.

Plain-colored curtains hung beside the bed, swaying gently in the breeze blowing in from the window.

Jiang Shiqing sat on the edge of the bed, remembering the young master's instructions, and decided to begin to comprehend the Water Dao.

But after sitting for less than half a cup of tea's time, I still felt uneasy.

It feels like something's missing.

She was silent for a while, then simply flopped onto the bed, pulled the soft silk quilt over herself, and wrapped herself up tightly.

A small bulge appeared under the blanket, followed by a rustling sound. A long red dress was tossed out of the blanket and draped softly over the low cabinet at the foot of the bed.

Alright, let me cast a Water Dao Law Technique first, then I'll begin to comprehend it.

The training room.

The stone gate closed silently behind them.

There was no skylight inside, but lamps were embedded in the four walls, casting a soft, non-glaring light that enveloped the entire stone chamber in a warm, white glow.

In the corner stood an ancient bronze incense burner, with half a stick of calming incense burning inside. Wisps of smoke rose straight up, dispersing into a very faint, refreshing fragrance.

Lu Yang and Mu Yunxue sat facing each other, each sitting cross-legged on a futon.

The futon is woven from spiritual herbs, faintly exuding the fragrance of plants, and feels slightly warm when you sit on it.

Lu Yang took out Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves from his storage ring, and then took out a set of plain white porcelain tea set.

His movements were unhurried and deliberate; he poured water, warmed the cup, and added tea leaves with fluid, graceful movements.

The boiling spring water was poured into the pot, and the emerald green tea leaves slowly unfurled in the hot water, quickly filling the air with a delicate tea aroma.

Mu Yunxue didn't say anything, she just watched quietly.

She sat upright, her hands resting naturally on her knees, her white skirt spreading out like flower petals around the cushion.

Her calm eyes reflected Lu Yang's tea-making posture, her gaze never wavering.

Lu Yang poured a cup for each of them, then picked up his own cup and took a sip. The tea was warm and refreshing, and a cool sensation rushed to his mind, instantly clearing his head.

He looked up at Mu Yunxue, his smile gentle and casual, his tone relaxed. "Senior Sister Mu, would you like to speak first?"

Mu Yunxue nodded gently, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and closed her eyes slightly, as if to savor the clarity brought by the Dao Comprehension Tea.

A moment later, she opened her eyes and began to recount her insights on the Metal Dao in an orderly manner.

Her voice was clear and calm, and she spoke slowly, each word seeming to have been carefully considered before uttering.

Just as Lu Yang had thought, Mu Yunxue's understanding of the Metal Dao was indeed somewhat different from his.

Although both men were involved in the killing and warfare aspect of the Metal Dao, their focuses were completely different.

Lu Yang's style is characterized by its imposing presence and sharp edge. He emphasizes overwhelming power and using a single sword strike to break through all techniques, going straight for the kill and crushing opponents with sheer force.

Mu Yunxue's understanding leaned towards the all-pervasive and ever-changing nature of the Metal Dao. In her hands, the Golden Qi was no longer the embodiment of a heavy and overwhelming force, but rather an all-pervasive fine needle and ever-changing flowing water.

That's why her Law Technique is so unpredictable and unpredictable, completely different from Lu Yang's style of overwhelming opponents head-on.

Lu Yang listened attentively.

Mu Yunxue's understanding was completely different from his own, but the great path is ultimately the same regardless of the route taken.

His explanations of the changes in metal energy, his insights on the differentiation and penetration of sharpness, and his own perceptions, constantly spark new ideas when compared with each other.

He would occasionally interject with his own insights, and with his profound understanding of the Metal Dao, he could naturally guide Mu Yunxue from the shallow to the deep, ensuring that she wouldn't be unable to understand due to the difference in their levels of understanding.

Mu Yunxue listened attentively, nodding slightly from time to time, and occasionally asking a question or two.

Her voice remained soft and gentle, but her expression was extremely focused and absorbed.

As Lu Yang recounts his story, many of the vague areas she had previously touched upon but could never quite grasp are now being clarified little by little.

Lu Yang himself also gained a lot.

His understanding of the Metal Dao was already profound. Mu Yunxue only provided him with a new perspective and a bit of new inspiration. He was able to use his extraordinary comprehension to deduce on his own based on the existing foundation, and quickly absorb, digest and integrate the parts of her insights that were useful to him into his own system.

The two sat on the meditation cushions, chatting away, their thoughts colliding and intertwining in the quiet meditation room, sparking new inspiration.

The effects of the Dao Comprehension Tea slowly circulated within their bodies, enhancing their comprehension tenfold.

The inspiration that usually takes a long time to grasp comes almost effortlessly at this moment.

Their understanding of the Metal Dao changed almost every moment, and the originally blurry outlines of the Dao patterns in their minds were becoming clear and solid at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Time slipped away quietly as the two discussed their philosophy.

The incense stick, meant for concentration, gradually shrunk, leaving a thin layer of ash.

The two were completely unaware.

Only after the pot of Dao Comprehension Tea had been brewed repeatedly, and the color of the tea soup had become almost transparent, did the two of them finish the last cup.

The moment the aroma of the tea dissipated, they were both jolted awake from their immersive state.

A very subtle blush appeared on Mu Yunxue's cool and beautiful face, a lingering effect from her continued excitement.

For Mu Yunxue, who was single-mindedly pursuing the Dao, such a thorough and enjoyable discussion brought about tremendous improvement.

This was the first time she, who was usually aloof, had truly experienced excitement and joy.

The feeling was somewhat unfamiliar, but it made her feel comfortable.

She raised her eyes and looked at Lu Yang across from her.

The soft light of the lamp fell upon him, a faint smile playing on his lips, his posture casual and languid, free and unrestrained.

A subtle hint of tenderness flickered in Mu Yunxue's calm and composed eyes.

There seemed to be a kind of resonance between myself and Junior Brother Lu.

Discussing philosophy with him made her very happy.

This was the first time she had felt this way.

Lu Yang also gained a great deal.

His enhanced understanding of the Metal Dao gave him new directions and inspiration for deducing the Golden Rainbow Sword Canon.

He glanced at the panel without making a sound.

In just one debate, Lu Yang's Golden Rainbow Sword Canon experience increased by 12,000!

Even he himself found the speed of his enlightenment somewhat outrageous!

Just then, text reappeared on the panel.

[The host and his beloved had a profound discussion on the Dao, gaining much insight. Reward: 5 Spirit Marrow Profound Fruits, 10 Beauty-Preserving Pills, and 200,000 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.]

Lu Yang paused, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

What the hell!

This reward... is unbelievably good.

Five Spirit Marrow Profound Fruits, which are used to enhance Spirit Roots, were given to me directly?!

Although the Spirit Marrow Profound Fruit is not as good as the Marrow-Washing Profound-Penetrating Fruit, it can only raise the Spirit Root to the middle grade.

But this is also a treasure that can enhance one's Spirit Roots!

Any one of these would be enough to make small and medium-sized sects outside fight tooth and nail for it!

The Beauty-Preserving Pill, comparatively speaking, is rather ordinary.

However, this time the number of rewards is greater.

Lu Yang had previously obtained 5 Beauty-Preserving Pills, giving one each to Lin Ying, Qin Nanyue, Jiang Shiqing, and Su Jinxuan, leaving one remaining.

Adding the current 10, there will be a total of 11 Beauty-Preserving Pills.

There are 200,000 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, which is equivalent to 20 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

To be honest, for Lu Yang now, Spirit Stones are basically just a number.

We can't possibly use it all.

However, the system rewards after the upgrade are really amazing.

It's several levels better than before.

Lu Yang planned to take these Spirit Marrow Profound Fruits back to the Lu Household for his parents and clansmen to use.

His parents are still relatively young. If they can raise their Spirit Roots to the middle grade, and with the various resources he provides, they should have a great chance of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm in the future.

Nascent Soul Realm is a bit difficult, but it's not impossible to try.

Moreover, he has already obtained the Spirit Marrow Profound Fruit as a reward, so it is not impossible for him to obtain a large number of Marrow-Washing Profound-Penetrating Fruits in the future.

As long as we are alive, we can always become stronger and better in the future.

As for the Beauty-Preserving Pill...

He turned his attention away from the panel and focused his gaze on Mu Yunxue, whose pretty face was slightly flushed.

With a flick of his wrist, a pale pink pill appeared in his palm.

The pill was no bigger than a thumb, its entire body shimmering with a faint glow, and it emitted a sweet floral fragrance.

Lu Yang smiled and handed it over, "Senior Sister Mu, this Beauty-Preserving Pill is for you."

Mu Yunxue blinked, her gaze lingering on the pill for a moment before she shook her head, her voice flat. "I don't need it."

Lu Yang: "???"

Lu Yang was stunned for a moment, almost thinking he had misheard.

They actually refused??

This was the first female cultivator Lu Yang had encountered who refused the Beauty-Preserving Pill!

Lu Yang was a little taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Sister Mu, don't you wish to stay young forever?"

Mu Yunxue tilted her head slightly, her exquisitely beautiful face turning to the side, her dark hair, bound by a sky-blue ribbon, slipping down her shoulder.

Her voice remained calm, yet seemed to carry a hint of confusion. "Can maintaining youthful appearance enhance one's understanding of the Great Dao?"

Lu Yang's lips twitched. "... No."

"Can it improve my cultivation level?"

"Uh... no."

"That's useless," Mu Yunxue said matter-of-factly.

Lu Yang grinned, finding himself unable to refute the argument!

Upon careful consideration, Mu Yunxue was absolutely right; the Beauty-Preserving Pill did indeed offer no substantial improvement to cultivation.

But aren't all women very concerned about their appearance?

Especially a peerless beauty like Mu Yunxue, who scores 11 out of 10!

She seemed completely unconcerned about whether her appearance would age.

That's outrageous.

Mu Yunxue seemed to have thought of something, her tone still cool and indifferent. "Junior Brother Lu can give it to other female cultivators, such as your personal maid."

Lu Yang smiled and said, "Shiqing has already taken it."

Mu Yunxue fell silent immediately.

She just stared straight at Lu Yang, her eyes unblinking.

The soft light of the lamp fell on her fair and delicate face, making her deep, unfathomable eyes appear even more profound.

Lu Yang felt a little uneasy as Mu Yunxue stared at him expressionlessly.

It has to be said that when this Senior Sister Mu doesn't speak, she really resembles a lifeless puppet.

It is beautiful to the extreme, and also serene to the extreme.

Being stared at like that is a little scary.

He felt a little uneasy, but maintained a calm smile on his face, and chuckled, "What's wrong, Senior Sister Mu?"

Mu Yunxue shook her head slightly.

She herself seemed somewhat confused, her tone carrying a very faint uncertainty. "I don't know why, I feel a little unwell, maybe I'm just tired."