Delivering the Fire Spirit Pill

After saying that, her ears turned completely red, yet she still stubbornly raised her head to look at Bing Yekong. "But you... you have to focus on cultivation. Don't think about anything else."

Bing Yekong did not know whether to laugh or cry. "What could I possibly be thinking about? I'm more focused than anyone when I cultivate."

Shui Bing'er snorted and said nothing. She silently shifted farther inward on the bed, making room for Bing Yekong on the outer side, then sat cross-legged and held out her hands.

Bing Yekong sat on the edge of the bed as well, facing her, and likewise extended his hands.

Their four palms slowly pressed together. Shui Bing'er's fingertips were slightly cool, and they trembled softly the moment they touched Bing Yekong's palms, but she quickly steadied herself.

"Calm your mind. Circulate your soul power."

Bing Yekong's voice became steady and gentle, carrying a reassuring strength.

Shui Bing'er closed her eyes and, following his instructions, began circulating the newly awakened Ultimate Ice soul power within her. Soul power surged from her dantian, flowed through her meridians to every part of her body, then gathered in her palms and slowly passed into Bing Yekong's body.

At almost the same time, Bing Yekong's soul power flowed back through their palms, meeting the soul power she had sent out midway.

There was no collision, no rejection, not even the slightest obstruction. The instant the two streams of Ultimate Ice soul power met, they were like two creeks of the same origin flowing into one lake, naturally merging together.

The sensation was incredibly marvelous.

With her eyes closed, Shui Bing'er could clearly sense Bing Yekong's soul power slowly moving through her meridians, intertwining with her own to form a complete cycle. Her soul power flowed through his meridians, while his flowed through her dantian. In that instant, it seemed as if some boundary between their soul power systems had been opened, linking them into one whole.

Even more wondrously, as their soul powers blended, she felt as if an invisible connection had formed between herself and Bing Yekong. It was as though countless fine threads extended from her sea of consciousness, lightly winding around Bing Yekong's sea of consciousness.

She could vaguely sense the rhythm of his soul power, perceive the frequency of his heartbeat, and even notice the moment when his attention drifted slightly.

Just as she was about to ask why he was not focusing, Bing Yekong's voice rang out in her mind. "I was just wondering what we should have for breakfast tomorrow. You noticed?"

Shui Bing'er was startled and abruptly opened her eyes.

"Y-you... how did you know what I was thinking?"

Bing Yekong opened his eyes too, his expression somewhat subtle. "I didn't know what you were thinking. That sentence of yours just went straight into my head. Same with me just now—I clearly didn't open my mouth, so how did you hear me?"

They looked at each other for a moment, simultaneously realizing something.

After their soul powers fused, even their minds had developed a certain degree of resonance. It was still nowhere near the profound compatibility of a martial soul fusion skill, but once this mental connection had formed, it meant their "understanding" had undergone a qualitative leap.

Shui Bing'er's face reddened again. She hurriedly closed her eyes and tried to suppress all those messy thoughts, afraid Bing Yekong might "hear" them again.

Bing Yekong was much calmer than she was. He quickly adjusted his mindset and refocused on circulating his soul power. Yet the faint smile at the corner of his lips gave away his mood.

The night passed without a word.

When the first ray of morning sunlight streamed through the window, they both withdrew from their cultivation states.

The results of that night's cultivation were even better than Bing Yekong had expected. Shui Bing'er's Ultimate Ice soul power had become far more stable than when it had first evolved yesterday, while he himself could also feel that the aura of his Heavenly Frost Sword Martial Soul had become somewhat more nimble.

More importantly, though that mental connection was weak, it had not completely vanished. Like a thin thread lightly stretched between them, it would gradually become thicker and tougher with continued cultivation.

"How do you feel?" Bing Yekong asked, releasing her hands and moving his slightly numb arms.

Shui Bing'er opened her eyes, hesitated for a moment, then softly replied, "Pretty good... It feels like you've been by my side the whole time. It's very reassuring."

Seeing the blush that had yet to fully fade from her face, Bing Yekong's heart softened. Smiling, he said, "Then shall we cultivate like this every night from now on?"

Shui Bing'er did not answer immediately. Instead, she lowered her head and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Only after several breaths did she softly hum in agreement.

It was so quiet that it was nearly inaudible, but Bing Yekong heard it.

He stood, stretched lazily, and walked toward the door. When he reached it, he looked back at Shui Bing'er. "Then get some proper rest. Don't doze off in class during the day. I'm heading to the Fire Clan first."

"The Fire Clan?" Shui Bing'er raised her head. "To see Sister Huo Wu?"

"Mm. I need to deliver the Fire Spirit Pill to her, after all. Huo Wushuang also has a Creation Mystic Soul Pill." Bing Yekong nodded. "Both of their martial soul attributes suit the pills well, so this is a good chance to give them what they should receive."

Shui Bing'er did not ask any more questions, merely reminding him, "Be careful on the way."

Bing Yekong waved his hand and pushed the door open as he left.

Element City was still bustling in the early morning. Bing Yekong crossed several familiar streets and soon arrived before the gates of the Fire Clan.

Like the Feng Family and Shui Family, the Fire Clan was a Soul Master family that had been passed down in Element City for many years. The two stone statues at the entrance seemed to breathe faint flames, making the temperature before the gates several degrees warmer than the surroundings. Seeing that it was Bing Yekong, the gatekeeping disciples did not stop him and directly let him in.

By coincidence, both Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang were home.

When Bing Yekong entered the front hall, Huo Wu was sitting in a chair, holding a steaming bowl of soup. The moment she saw Bing Yekong enter, her eyes lit up. She set down the bowl and hurried over. "Little Yekong! Why are you here?"

Huo Wushuang also put down the book in his hand, stood up, and nodded at him.

Bing Yekong did not beat around the bush. He directly took out two jade bottles from his Soul Guidance Device. One held a Fire Spirit Pill the size of a longan, crimson like flame, with a scorching glow flowing over its surface. The other held a Creation Mystic Soul Pill, its milky-white body covered in golden pill patterns.

"Sister Huo Wu, this Fire Spirit Pill is for you." Bing Yekong handed the crimson jade bottle to Huo Wu. "It was refined with the Fiery Apricot Delicate Herb as its main ingredient. After you take it, there's a high chance your martial soul attribute will evolve into Ultimate Fire."

He then handed the other pill to Huo Wushuang. "Brother Wushuang, this Creation Mystic Soul Pill is for you. It was refined with immortal herbs as its main ingredients, supplemented by seven high-grade medicinal herbs. It can greatly increase your soul power and temper your physique."

Huo Wu froze.

She took the Fire Spirit Pill. The moment the jade bottle entered her hand, a warm aura seeped through its walls. The flame power contained within was so pure that the fire-attributed soul power in her body began to stir uncontrollably.