Persistence

Bai Muxi shuddered slightly.

In the original plan, the solution to the young master's current symptoms was quite simple.

As the vessel for dual cultivation, she used the dual cultivation method to guide the excess soul power into her sea of consciousness.

The soul power at the Origin Beginning Soul Condensation cultivator, but for a Grandmaster of the Third Rank, it was a rare and precious medicine, not to mention that it was the Yantian Divine Soul of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Holy Maiden.

As long as it succeeds,

The young master's symptoms were cured, and she benefited greatly from it.

But the meaning behind the saintess's words was already quite clear.

Outsiders can no longer intervene into the young master's body.

But what will the young master do if he cannot be helped?

Should the Soul Condensation forcefully devour the Origin Beginning Will Soul?

You must be joking!

The difference in quality between the Origin Beginning and Soul Condensation soul power is like heaven and earth.

If left unattended, given the young master's current state, it's impossible for him to sustain this.

If the young master can't hold on

Bai Muxi's hands, resting on her lap, tightened slightly around the hem of her skirt.

"Your Holiness, is it truly impossible for outsiders to help the young master in his current condition?"

Tianyan glanced at Bai Muxi, who had spoken up:

"You can refer to the Grandmaster's attempt to fuse two Dao essences to break through to the Origin Beginning Realm in Changtian's current state."

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Bai Muxi's breath hitched slightly upon hearing this.

With just one word, she realized the young master's current state.

Comprehending two kinds of Dao essence means that the cultivator needs to maintain that balance at all times.

Once disturbed by external forces, the singularity of balance is broken, and the consequences may not be as simple as Qi Deviation.

However, after a moment of silence,

Bai Muxi seemed to remember something and immediately asked again in a soft voice:

"If Mu Xi could instantly drain all the abnormal soul power from Young Master's sea of consciousness, could it cure Young Master's current symptoms?"

The young master's current state is nothing more than the fusion of two soul energies, causing his own soul energy to expand continuously like a cancerous mutation, which his sea of consciousness cannot bear and is on the verge of collapse.

Since that's the case, let's just cut to the chase and remove the entire cancerous variant.

Since gentle persuasion was no longer an option, the only option was to simply and brutally drain all the soul power from the young master's sea of consciousness.

Whether it's his own or the Yantian Divine Soul.

Young Master was ultimately just a Soul Condensation cultivator; for Grandmaster like her, absorbing him completely in an instant was not difficult.

Tianyan pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice:

"If you are truly confident, this method may be feasible."

Upon hearing this, Bai Muxi's eyes lit up slightly.

But before she could speak, Lou Ji suddenly spoke up:

"The dual cultivation method I just taught you shouldn't be able to achieve this."

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After a moment of silence, Bai Muxi carefully considered her reply:

"This method is a dual cultivation technique that Mu Xi learned in the past."

Lou Ji stared at her for a few moments, then murmured:

"Dual cultivation through intercourse?"

A blush rose to Bai Muxi's fair, snow-white skin as she whispered:

"Yes"

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Upon hearing this, Tianyan maintained his expressionless face, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

Lou Ji, who held the power of decision within this room, pondered these words.

Bai Muxi's method is indeed feasible.

Using the Changtian as a furnace to drain its resources would indeed solve the current life-threatening situation.

But the cauldron.

Thinking of this, Lou Ji frowned slightly.

Over the years, her Black Scale Guard had done many dirty deeds for the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Among them were numerous assassinations and massacres of entire families.

Therefore, when she slaughtered those Aristocratic Clan families, she often found many cauldrons in their dungeons or secret chambers.

Although the practice of dual cultivation has declined in the Great Yan Dynasty, the practice of using a "replenishment vessel" (a method of sexual intercourse to replenish one's energy) still exists.

Even though it was classified by the imperial court as the most heinous Evil Dao and Devil Cultivation Method, the fact that this method of "cauldron replenishment" could help people break through their cultivation levels was enough to make people blinded by greed.

Many Aristocratic Clan families in the region secretly cultivate talented individuals with good Root Bone as potential training grounds for their direct descendants to use when they break through to higher realms.

After using it, these powerful clans would all secretly kill the cauldron.

One reason is for confidentiality.

Secondly, since the cauldron has lost its value, continuing to keep it would only cause harm and bring no benefit.

After the process of absorbing and replenishing, the foundation of the Dantian and sea of consciousness in the cauldron will be completely destroyed.

Thinking of this,

Lou Ji's voice temperature dropped slightly:

"Most of the dual cultivation methods from ten thousand years ago were evil techniques involving the exploitation of one's own essence. Even if one succeeded, it would be a minor issue that Changtian's cultivation level would drop; more importantly, the foundation of his consciousness would likely be damaged."

Bai Muxi's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, and she immediately spoke up to explain:

"Chief Lou, Mu Xi is confident that she can minimize the damage to the young master's sea of consciousness. Furthermore, the young master possesses Innate Dao Body, and his sea of consciousness is inherently resilient. Even if it is slightly damaged, the deficiency can be replenished with medicine later."

Lou Ji stared at Bai Muxi, her phoenix eyes revealing no emotion.

Bai Muxi gripped the hem of her skirt tightly, looking slightly anxious.

"Chief Lou, Mu Xi has absolutely no ill intentions towards the young master. If my words are false, you may execute me afterward. But if you do not make a decision, the young master..."

"Alright."

Lou Ji raised a slender index finger, interrupting Bai Muxi's words, and made a decision in a low voice:

"I will directly use medicine to force Changtian to break through to the Body Fusion and enter the Fusion Realm. His sea of consciousness will expand, which will naturally solve his immediate problem."

Her past experiences, the people she had met, and her current position made it impossible for her to trust Changtian, her newly acquired concubine.

At least for now, they cannot be trusted.

Since both approaches would damage the foundation, it would be better to let her take action herself.

At the very least, she can guarantee that the damage will be minimized.

Upon hearing this, Bai Muxi pursed her lips slightly, lowered her eyes, and did not argue further.

"Yes"

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As the chief of the Black Scale Guard, Lou Ji has always been decisive and efficient in her actions.

The moment she made the decision, a dozen jade bottles appeared out of thin air in front of her.

The medicinal stones inside the jade bottles come in various shapes and sizes.

There were pills, powders, liquids, and even topical ointments.

Buzz--

As she circulated her Cultivation Method, Lou Ji's amethyst eyes emitted a bewitching light, and her long hair danced in the wind.

His gaze swept lightly over the jade bottles in front of him, and six of them shattered into dust without any warning.

The medicinal liquid and powder were instantly enveloped by a purple flame that appeared out of nowhere, and wisps of medicinal fragrance gradually filled the room.

These are all top-tier medicinal stones that can help break through to higher realms, but some adjustments and prescriptions still need to be made based on Changtian's current symptoms.

"Chief Lou."

The sudden sound interrupted Lou Ji's thoughts.

Tianyan, who had been silent until now, suddenly Tianyan, his clear, emotionless voice echoing in the quiet room. "Regarding this matter, I think you should ask Changtian for his opinion. If he successfully digests Yantian Divine Soul, his future potential will be even greater."

Lou Ji's eyes narrowed upon hearing this, her purple pupils instantly sweeping towards Tianyan, her voice slightly cold:

"Holy Maiden, the destruction of the foundation of the Changtian Empire is due to you. Anything you say now will be taken as the words of a spy."

They looked at each other for a moment.

Tianyan, supporting Xu Yuan, replied indifferently:

"I was just making a suggestion."

"Is that so?"

Lou Ji showed Tianyan no kindness whatsoever. "I've heard your suggestion, now you can shut up."

"Sister"

Xu Yuan spoke up at this moment, "Me."

"Changtian!" Lou Ji interrupted Xu Yuan, her voice stern for the first time.

"Sister."

Xu Yuan did not give up; his weak voice carried a hint of determination. "Let me finish!"

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Lou Ji frowned, her usually charming and elegant eyes now appearing somewhat sinister.

Xu Yuan noticed her expression.

He could understand what Lou Ji was thinking.

His position and status within the Prime Minister's Mansion forced Lou Ji to ponder many things.

Not to mention that, if we look at the nature of this matter more broadly, it could even be seen as the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion declaring war on the Prime Minister's Mansion's residence.

after all,

From Lou Ji's perspective, the whole thing was that the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Holy Maiden used the Yantian Art as bait right under her nose, causing the Crown Prince of the Prime Minister's Mansion's Mansion to fall into a predicament.

At best, it damages the foundation; at worst, it can lead to a vegetative state.

Lou Ji's restraint in not directly attacking Tianyan was already quite remarkable.

Under Xu Yuan's gaze,

The sinister look in Lou Ji's eyes gradually faded. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and after a series of ripples, stopped what she was doing.

Okay, go ahead.

"But Changtian, if you make a wrong judgment, I will report it to your father truthfully."

The meaning is very simple.

As the Crown Prince of the Prime Minister's Mansion, one needs to be cold-blooded and completely rational; an emotional person cannot control such a large Prime Minister's Mansion.

She would report to Xu Xiang that Xu Yuan's magnanimity might not be sufficient.

"Hehe."

Xu Yuan chuckled knowingly, suppressing the dizziness that kept swirling in his head, as three choices flashed through his mind.

First, dual cultivation with Little White will lower one's cultivation level and damage one's foundation.

Second, forcibly breaking through the barrier damages the foundation.

Third, withstand the operation of the Will Soul Secret Method, risking becoming a vegetable, in exchange for the characteristics of the Yantian Divine Soul.

If it were in Cangyuan, he would probably choose the first one.

You can slowly recover from the damage to your roots, but once the opportunity for dual cultivation is lost, it may never come again.

But in reality...

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan rubbed his temples:

"Sister, I'm not trying to speak for Tianyan. I know my own situation very well, and I think it's worth a try."

"Try?" Lou Ji frowned even more deeply.

Xu Yuan licked his slightly chapped lips and chuckled softly:

"After all, fortune favors the bold, and this is a chance to possess the characteristics of the Yantian Divine Soul."

Upon hearing this, Lou Ji suddenly laughed, but her laughter carried a hint of disappointment and exasperation:

How can you try in your current state?

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Xu Yuan sighed softly, the dizziness in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by a calm as a lake.

The golden-blooded glint that flashed in his eyes was extremely alluring.

Xu Yuan gestured for Tian Tianyan, who was supporting him, to release his grip. He then sat cross-legged, looked directly at Lou Ji, and said:

"My condition isn't actually as bad as you think."

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Seeing the change in his demeanor and expression, Lou Ji's eyes revealed a hint of surprise, then she frowned and whispered:

"It's not a wise choice to force yourself to endure something like this."

"Trying to hold on? Hah."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan suddenly chuckled softly.

The sound of pattering rain came from outside the attic.

The sudden laughter sounded extremely out of place in the solemn and silent room.

After a while, the laughter stopped.

Lou Ji stared at the smile on his lips:

"Why are you laughing?"

Xu Yuan did not answer the question; his voice was somewhat hoarse as he replied softly:

"Sister, this level of pain is nothing to me."

Lou Ji narrowed her beautiful eyes, and a dangerous smile curved her lips:

"Nothing much? I remember you were most afraid of pain, otherwise why did you always avoid me in the Prime Minister's Mansion?"

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Xu Yuan was speechless upon hearing this.

Previously, Lou Ji Tian would wander around the Prime Minister's Mansion every day wearing a low-cut, gorgeous dress, and as a lustful devil, he naturally wouldn't miss her.

But later he gradually became afraid to even look at it, because he felt that looking at it for even a second would cause him to explode.

Every time I look at it, my whole body inexplicably aches for about fifteen minutes.

Lying on the ground and begging for mercy was useless.

Xu Yuan looked at Lou Ji with a serious expression and said softly:

"Sister, people change."

"That kid is right."

A gentle and calm voice suddenly broke into their conversation.

A beautiful figure appeared without warning at the entrance to the hole, which was about ten feet wide, in the wall of the side room.

All eyes turned to the newcomer.

Tianyan's eyes held a hint of confusion.

She had never seen this woman before, and the aura emanating from her was very strange.

As Luo Xiran approached, she spoke softly:

"Although this brat is dissolute and disregards social etiquette, there is no denying that his willpower is extremely strong."

Lou Ji was not surprised by Luo Xiran's arrival, and frowned as she said:

"You came all the way here just to talk about this?"

She was very unhappy that these people from the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion were trying to interfere in the internal decisions of their Prime Minister's Mansion.

If Changtian hadn't been present and prevented from causing trouble, these people would have all been sent to the Black Prison and given a private room.

At this moment, Xu Yuan suddenly whispered:

"Sister, if you don't believe Xiran, you should at least know how bad my health was back then."

"You can imagine the pain involved in reshaping those blocked meridians into the Innate Dao Body you have today."

As he spoke,

Xu Yuan suddenly chuckled softly and said helplessly:

"Moreover, I experienced this pain twice, and I persevered each time."

Once, the Innate Dao Body.

Once, he reversed his Strange Ghost transformation and gained Spirit Sight.

Lou Ji looked at the expression in his eyes and rubbed her temples with slight annoyance.

adventure

Adventure!

All you ever do is take risks!

How could this kid be so audacious, knowing he could die from a moment's carelessness?!

After a moment of silence, Lou Ji narrowed her beautiful eyes, pointed at the bed, and said coldly:

"Then why did you look half-dead earlier?"

Xu Yuan spread his hands and said without thinking:

"Isn't it because you're here, sister? I don't have a masochistic fetish. Sister, you can find a way to solve this. Why should I suffer through this pain?"

Lou Ji opened her full, glossy red lips, but no words came out.

Xu Yuan smiled slightly:

"Nothing ventured, nothing gained; I need the Yantian Divine Soul to become stronger."

His comprehension and talent, as well as his fighting prowess, are far inferior to those of the true chosen ones of this world.

To gain the strength to compete with them, one must catch up in other areas.

Thinking,

Xu Yuan reached out and grabbed Lou Ji's wrist, staring into her alluring purple eyes:

"Sister, trust me."

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Seeing the determination in his eyes, Lou Ji's frustration intensified.

But in the end, she still sighed softly.

She pushed his hand away, flicked his brow, and with a helpless look in her eyes, Lou Ji let out a soft snort.

"Why do I feel like I've become the villain? Hmph, if Changtian wants to be it, then so be it."

Xu Yuan felt relieved upon hearing this.

But at this time,

Suddenly, the surrounding space seemed to freeze.

The entire Mystic Eagle Pavilion was directly enveloped by a Dao Domain that seemed almost tangible.

Lou Ji slowly rose from the bed, glanced around at the other three women in the room, and said softly:

"But if Changtian happens to you, Changtian, I will send the other three people in this room to keep you company."

Here's an update.

I've taken too many alprazolam tablets, four a day. The doctor advised against taking so many.

I reduced my medication dosage, so I've been adjusting my condition recently.

Feel sorry