A Restless Willow Waist

But these were only attributes within the game. In reality, they had changed somewhat.

According to the cultivation technique information that had appeared in Zhou Liang's mind, this technique had five levels: Nascent Yang, Abundant Yang, Blazing Yang Like the Sun, Yang Extremity Turns Yin, and Yin-Yang Cycle.

The first level, Nascent Yang, allowed one to sense and control the Yang energy within the body. At this realm, because of that Yang energy, one would attract Yin energy, while also gaining a peculiar charm of one's own.

The second realm was to strengthen the Yang energy within the body until it reached perfection. Perfect Yang energy had an even stronger attraction toward Yin energy, and it could also be released to leave a powerful impression on others.

The third realm was to make this Yang energy as powerful as the blazing sun in the sky, gaining the ability to continuously generate Yang energy. At that point, one would undergo a transformation and develop certain special abilities, such as boundless vigor, unyielding stamina, endless continuity, and inexhaustible vitality.

After cultivating this realm to its limit, one needed dual cultivation to break through to the fourth realm. Before that, one could not lose one's virginity.

After reaching the limit of the third realm, the first time would produce an extremely powerful Meridian and Marrow Cleansing effect on both parties, greatly increasing their talents and even raising their innate Soul Power levels.

Subsequent dual cultivation would not have such powerful effects. It would merely increase both parties' Soul Power and physical strength. However, if the woman was experiencing her first time, she could still undergo a Meridian and Marrow Cleansing.

The fourth realm required repeated dual cultivation, preferably with partners experiencing their first time, as that would speed up the advancement of the realm.

As for the fifth level, Yin-Yang Cycle, it meant that both Yin and Yang energy within the body had reached perfection and could be converted freely.

In this state, the Yin and Yang energy would continuously temper the body, greatly stimulating every potential within it, unlocking the treasures of the human body, and excavating abilities hidden deep within one's bloodline.

However, this realm was extremely difficult to achieve because it required women with special constitutions.

But Zhou Liang did not need to consider that yet. He was only at Abundant Yang now. Though yesterday's Red-and-Blue Power had shown signs of a breakthrough, it would only take him to the third level.

Who knew how long it would take to cultivate Blazing Yang Like the Sun? Even with the assistance of Red-and-Blue Power, it would probably take two or three years.

Zhou Liang looked up at the gates of Lanba Academy before him, shook his head, stopped thinking about such matters, and strode into the academy.

He then headed toward the rear mountain and soon arrived at the small courtyard there.

At the door, he knocked.

"Master, are you here?"

"I am. Come in."

Hearing that, Zhou Liang pushed open the door and entered. Taking out three small pills, he began explaining the three medicines he had created.

"Master, these three pesticides can not only bring us money, but also help commoners prevent the damage caused by insect infestations and reduce the occurrence of tragedies."

Liu Erlong looked at the three little pills, then looked up at Zhou Liang. Moved, she said, "Little Liang, I never expected you to be so kind-hearted. With these pesticides, not only can commoners suffer less from insect infestations, but crop yields can increase as well, allowing more people to escape famine."

As Liu Erlong spoke, she recalled her childhood. As an illegitimate daughter, she had not lived within the great clan, but in a village with her mother.

Because of her mother, that village had never suffered famine. But once, when she had curiously run to another village, that village had faced a total crop failure due to an insect infestation that year.

Everyone was gaunt and yellow-faced, mere skin stretched over bones. Those eyes that glimmered green had left an impression on Liu Erlong that remained vivid even now.

"Little Liang, leave this matter to your master. I'll set the price at five Copper Soul Coins as you requested. However, with our abilities, we can only control the prices around Tiantou City."

Liu Erlong frowned as she spoke slowly.

"But with how effective these pesticides are, countless people will surely take them to villages throughout the empire. Only then can they benefit more people. But if that happens, we won't be able to control the prices."

Zhou Liang pondered for a moment after hearing that, then suddenly raised his head. "Master, we can cooperate with the empire and promote these pesticides across the entire country."

"The empire? Those nobles are nothing but useless wastrels. All they know is how to pocket wealth for themselves. We should count ourselves lucky if they don't resell them and raise the prices. How could we possibly seek them out?"

Liu Erlong immediately snorted, her face full of displeasure.

"Master, that situation is unavoidable. We don't have our own merchant caravans, so we can only use the empire first to distribute these three pesticides across the country, then find a way to monitor the prices," Zhou Liang said helplessly.

"Little Liang, I do have a way to promote these three pesticides nationwide without relying on the empire, but I'm afraid we'll have to give up some benefits." Liu Erlong looked at Zhou Liang as she spoke.

"That's fine, Master. As long as the price is set at five Copper Soul Coins," Zhou Liang said indifferently.

"Then leave it to your master. I am actually a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the Upper Three Clans. However, I grew up outside the clan and rarely returned. Still, borrowing the clan's merchant caravans won't be difficult."

Liu Erlong nodded.

After standing up and giving Zhou Liang a few instructions, she left for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Zhou Liang also returned to his dormitory and began today's Soul Power cultivation.

Yet in a house far away, a figure lay on the bed, twisting her willow waist as she tossed and turned.

Zhou Liang's image lingered stubbornly in her mind. That aloof, cold expression of his could not be driven from Dugu Yan's thoughts—or perhaps she simply did not want to drive it away.

Otherwise, no matter how extraordinary that peculiar charm was, it could not make someone whose heart resisted keep thinking about another person.

"Ahhh! So annoying! That guy seems to be a student at Lanba Academy. His name is Zhou Liang, right? I'll find him tomorrow and apologize. Yes, I'll apologize to him!" Dugu Yan suddenly sat up and muttered to herself.

Though she claimed she wanted to apologize, her flushed cheeks were hardly convincing.

Then she lay down again. Though that unforgettable figure still occupied her thoughts, she no longer tossed and turned in sleeplessness. Before long, she fell peacefully asleep.