Within the Sea God Pavilion.
Several figures were already sitting beside the huge circular table.
The main seat is vacant, but sitting in the first place on the left is an old man with white hair and beard, none other than Mu En.
He looked older than usual, his eyelids were slightly drooped, as if he was taking a nap, but as soon as Lin Ciyan came in, you could feel the indescribable weight under his gentle gaze.
Yan Shaozhe is sitting under Mu En, and opposite Martial Soul Department is another old man, Xian Lin'er.
Qian Duoduo is also there, sitting next to Xian Lin'er, rubbing his chin, looking at Lin Ciyan and Zhang Lexuan with interest, as well as two or three seniors.
"Teacher, Junior Brother Lin brings you here." Yan Shaozhe said to Mu En respectfully.
Mu En nodded slightly, and his eyes swept over Lin Ciyan and Zhang Lexuan, especially staying on Zhang Lexuan for a moment, with a trace of imperceptible approval flashing in his eyes.
He noticed that Zhang Lexuan had broken through Soul Saint, and his aura was solid and strong.
Moreover, the newly obtained Seventh Soul Ring is actually Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, which naturally cannot be concealed from his perception.
"Sit." Mu En said in a calm voice.
Lin Ciyan was not polite. He found a chair at the end and sat down, with a relaxed posture, even a little lazy.
Zhang Lexuan was sitting diagonally across from him, with his back straight and his demeanor dignified, but his fingertips were slightly curled.
"Lexuan, Ci Yan." Mu En got straight to the point, "I went on a trip and gained a lot. Tell me, Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, what's going on?"
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
All eyes, including Yan Shaozhe's burning gaze, were focused.
Zhang Lexuan spoke first, with a clear and steady voice. "Reply to Mu En, there is indeed some luck involved in this matter."
"When Ci Yan and I were looking for suitable medicinal herbs in Soul Beast Forest, we encountered a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast who had just escaped from the core area and was seriously injured and almost mentally collapsed."
She described it concisely, focusing on the state of Soul Beast: "It seems to be severely restrained by some kind of aura, its soul has been severely damaged, its strength is at a loss, and it has a crazy desire to attack us."
"We were forced to fight. During the struggle, Ci Yan took advantage of the weakness of its soul and used mental shock to cooperate with my Moon Blade, and finally killed it."
"When Soul Ring appeared, it was already in a state of ownerlessness, so I tried to absorb it. Fortunately, Ci Yan assisted and stabilized it with special methods, and I succeeded."
The logic is clear and the details are reasonable.
Explain the core of "Immortal Herb breath restraint" and "fisherman's profit" in a flawless manner.
Moreover, the role of Lin Ciyan is positioned as "assisted stabilization", which not only explains the possibility of leapfrog absorption, but does not overly highlight his anomalies.
Yan Shaozhe frowned slightly. "Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, even if you are seriously injured and dying, it is not easy."
"The two of you were nothing more than Soul Ancestor and Soul Emperor, how could you fight until you were exhausted?"
This question is very acute.
Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo also cast inquiring glances.
Lin Ciyan yawned at this time, rubbed his eyes, and said, "Senior Brother Yan, this is just luck."
"We didn't think about it at the time. Later we thought it might have something to do with my Martial Soul."
He released a hint of Holy Radiance Qilin's aura, which was peaceful, commanding, and had a hint of dragon power and Five Elements Rotation's fluctuations, which made the eyes of the elders present move slightly.
"I, Martial Soul, seem to have a natural ability to suppress plants and monsters, Soul Beast." Lin Ciyan said in a casual tone.
"Although Moon Shadow Soul-Devouring Wolf is Mental Attribute, its nature is more of a yin spirit."
"When I bumped into someone who could harmonize Five Elements with a bit of aura of auspiciousness, I guess it just made things worse, which is why I got into bad luck."
He paused and added, "Of course, the main reason is that Sister Lexuan is so powerful that he seized the opportunity and struck a fatal blow."
"I'm just shouting cheers from the side and gaining some experience."
Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but glance at him, a helpless smile flashed across his eyes.
This guy is saying the most outrageous things in the most careless tone again.
Yan Shaozhe is still doubtful and wants to ask again.
Mu En, who had been closing his eyes to rest his mind, slowly spoke, "The fate of heaven and earth is difficult to predict by common sense. Luck is also a part of Soul Master's path."
"Lexuan's ability to seize this opportunity is her good fortune, and it also proves that her will and strength can bear it."
He made the final decision and directly characterized the matter as "opportunity + strength", blocking all further doubts.
Seeing this, Yan Shaozhe knew that there would be no results if he asked further. Mu En had obviously already made a decision.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his curiosity about the origin of Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, and turned the topic to more pressing issues. "Mu En, let's leave this matter aside for now."
"Just outside the east gate, Junior Brother Lin showed a unique method, which seems to be able to guide and even restrain Xiaotao's Evil Fire! This has been Martial Soul Department's heartache for many years. If there is a way to solve it..."
He looked at Lin Ciyan with burning eyes, almost overflowing with eagerness.
Mu En also looked at Lin Ciyan and said gently, "Ci Yan, is what your senior brother said true?"
"What is the principle of your method?"
Lin Ciyan sat up a little straighter, thought for a while, and said, "Teacher, senior brother, my method is not worth mentioning to put it bluntly, it is to 'follow the trend and use looseness instead of tightness'."
"The root cause of Sister Ma's Evil Fire problem is that the energy brought by Martial Soul Mutation is violent and difficult to reconcile with the spirit.
He paused and organized his words: "The essence of my 'Breathing Method' and Soul Power guidance is to adjust one's own state to guide energy."
"Of course, this requires her to have strong control and practice. I can only assist from the side and provide a little... um, external force of coordination and stability."
He spoke in an understatement, but those present were all top Soul Master, and they immediately understood the secret and subversive nature of it.
"Replace tightness with looseness to guide relaxation..." Xian Lin'er murmured and repeated, his eyes twinkling, "This idea... is unheard of, but upon careful consideration, it goes straight to the essence! Xiaotao's Evil Fire is its own strength, and forcing a confrontation is a bad idea!"
Qian Duoduo also touched his chin. "It requires extremely strong Mental Control power and a subtle perception of one's own energy... This method may only be attempted by a child with extraordinary talent and tenacity like Xiaotao, plus a... freak like Xiaolin."
Yan Shaozhe's breathing became rapid. "Junior brother Lin! This method can possibly cure Xiaotao's problem? What resources and cooperation do you need? Martial Soul Department will definitely give you full support!"
Lin Ciyan looked at Yan Shaozhe who was about to pounce, and leaned back with a troubled expression. "Brother, calm down, calm down. A radical cure may not be possible at the moment."
"My method is more like 'emergency treatment' and 'long-term adjustment'. To completely solve the root cause, I'm afraid..."
He pondered deliberately.
"What are you afraid of?" Yan Shaozhe asked urgently.
"I'm afraid I need to have a higher level of cultivation and a deeper understanding of Five Elements's energy and soul level, then maybe I can find a fundamental solution." Lin Ciyan spread his hands.
"Furthermore, this 'auxiliary conditioning' is very mental-consuming and has an impact on my own cultivation..."
Yan Shaozhe immediately said, "Resources! Contribution points! The college treasure house will open some permissions to you! As long as you can help Xiaotao control Evil Fire, everything will be easy!"
Lin Ciyan's eyes lit up.
He then coughed reservedly. "Um... senior brother, we will settle the score with you."
"Let's do it this way. Pay per session. For each auxiliary treatment, depending on Senior Ma's status and consumption, corresponding rare metals, medicinal materials or high contribution points will be charged."
"As for the effect... I can only promise to do my best. After all, she mainly has to rely on herself."
His "pay-per-view, results are calculated separately" style made several seniors stunned for a moment, and then they became confused about whether to laugh or cry.
This guy really didn't suffer any loss at all and turned helping into a business deal.
But Mu En smiled slightly. He looked at Lin Ciyan, with a hint of understanding and deeper appreciation flashing in his eyes. "Don't be greedy for fame, don't be greedy for power, clearly mark the price, and get what you need. Ci Yan, your 'Tao' is getting clearer and clearer."
He waved his hand. "Just follow what Ci Yan said."
"Yan Shaozhe, you communicated with Xiaotao and set the rules. This matter is listed as one of the college's top secrets and must not be spread outside."
"Yes!" Yan Shaozhe responded excitedly, looking at Lin Ciyan with eyes full of passion and gratitude.
The meeting ended after a few brief exchanges.
After the Sea God Pavilion was released, Yan Shaozhe immediately took Lin Ciyan to finalize the time for the first "formal treatment" - tomorrow afternoon.
Returning to the temporary residence assigned to him by Inner Court, as soon as Lin Ciyan opened the door, a fiery red figure rushed in with a fragrant breeze.
Ma Xiaotao has changed into a clean red outfit, and his hair is still a little wet. He has obviously just washed up.
There was still a trace of paleness on her face, but her eyes had returned to their usual sharpness, but there were more complicated and difficult-to-understand things in the depths.
She stared at Lin Ciyan, her chest rising and falling slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but then stopped.
Lin Ciyan looked at her. "Sister Ma? Is there something wrong? The treatment won't start until tomorrow..."
"I know!" Ma Xiaotao interrupted him, his voice a little harsh, but then his momentum weakened again, and he turned away, "Well... thank you for today."
"You're welcome, it's chargeable." Lin Ciyan smiled.
Ma Xiaotao choked and glared at him, his eyes were ashamed and annoyed, with a somewhat unclear meaning. "You... can you really help me tomorrow?"
"Do your best." Lin Ciyan nodded.
Ma Xiaotao bit his lower lip and suddenly took a step forward, almost in front of Lin Ciyan.
Those beautiful but often irritable phoenix eyes due to pain looked directly into Lin Ciyan's eyes at this moment. "Lin Ciyan, if you dare to play tricks on me, or... or take advantage of it to have any twisted thoughts, I can't forgive you!"
Her words were arrogant, but her slightly trembling voice and the subtle blush on her ears revealed her inner nervousness and some indescribable shyness.
Today, outside the east gate, in full view of everyone, this person saw her most embarrassed, most vulnerable, and most painful.
And he, in an almost "child's play" but magically effective way, pulled her back from the edge of hell.
The feeling of the body being guided by touch, the spirit being gently soothed, and the strength being reorganized... is too strange and too shocking.
Lin Ciyan Looking at the beautiful face so close, he could clearly smell the faint fragrance of her body mixed with the scent of fire.
His smile was still relaxed, "Senior, don't worry. Doctors are kind-hearted and honest. They don't have any evil intentions. They charge the right fees."
Ma Xiaotao was once again suffocated by his generous attitude, but the tight string in his heart somehow relaxed a little.
She gave Lin Ciyan a hard look, left a message, "See you Cultivation Room tomorrow afternoon!", and then, like a ball of fire, turned around and hurried away.
Lin Ciyan looked at her slightly hasty back and touched her chin.
"Tsk, this Evil Fire Phoenix has a bit of a temper, but he's quite shy when he's shy."
Sea of Consciousness li...
Xiyao snorted dissatisfiedly, and his small hands condensed with light tugged at his consciousness. "Ayan! Don't think she is interesting! The fire on her body is scalding to death!"
Lin Ciyan laughed and appeased the jealous Xiyao.
But before waiting for a while, Xiyao transformed into his true body and fell into his arms.
As the night progressed, the two fell asleep hugging each other,