Phantom Spirit Ancient Mirror and Water Cloud Butterfly

"Since that was the case, then we'll begin today," Youquan decided at once when she saw Baishuang's expectant expression.

"Alright." Baishuang nodded hurriedly.

Youquan instructed the maidservants to prepare a wooden tub and hot water, while she began refining medicinal pills specially tailored to Baishuang's physical condition.

Once everything was ready, Youquan dripped three drops of the refined medicinal liquid into the tub. After the hot water turned emerald green and the medicinal liquid had been thoroughly diluted, Youquan had Baishuang remove her clothes and enter the tub.

"Sister Shuang, I'll use Heavenly Flames and Soul Power to clear your meridians. The process will be somewhat painful, but it will stimulate your potential to the greatest extent possible, far better than absorbing the medicinal effects on your own. Once you endure this painful period, follow my guidance to absorb the medicinal liquid and try to establish a connection with the martial soul within your body to absorb Soul Power." A wisp of pale, ghastly flame ignited on Youquan's fingertip as she spoke to Baishuang.

"I understand. I'm not afraid of pain, Sister Youquan. Go ahead."

"Alright. Get ready, I'm starting."

After Baishuang closed her eyes, Youquan flicked her finger, and a tiny strand of Ancient Spirit Cold Flame burrowed into Baishuang's skin under Youquan's guidance.

Guided by Youquan's Soul Force and Heavenly Flames, Baishuang's clogged and incomplete meridians were gradually reshaped. The pain of having her meridians reforged nearly made Baishuang cry out, but she knew that only by enduring could she fully seize control of her own fate. Baishuang would never become someone else's plaything.

Seeing blood seep from Baishuang's tightly bitten lips, a trace of heartache flashed through Youquan's eyes. Without realizing it, she released more Soul Force in an attempt to ease Baishuang's pain.

Time flew by, and night fell in the blink of an eye.

The medicinal liquid in the tub, once emerald green, had turned murky black. Youquan hurriedly instructed the maidservants to prepare a clean tub and fresh hot water.

Seeing the filth in the original tub, Baishuang's face flushed slightly.

"It's alright, Sister Shuang. Those are impurities expelled from your body after the marrow cleansing. You're a Spirit Master now, and you can cultivate," Youquan said with a smile.

Soaking in the clear hot water, Baishuang raised her right hand, hardly daring to believe it. Could she really cultivate now?

"Give it a try. Let me see what Sister Shuang's martial soul is," Youquan encouraged.

"Alright." Baishuang released her martial soul.

A slightly ancient-looking yet exquisitely crafted mirror floated above Baishuang's palm. Golden patterns formed by roses and vines encircled the mirror, making it exceptionally beautiful.

Baishuang looked at the mirror in her hand in surprise. "This mirror seems more exquisite and prettier than before."

"Perhaps it's because it's no longer a useless martial soul and has returned to its original form. Martial souls truly are quite wondrous," Youquan mused before asking, "Sister Shuang, what is your martial soul? What type is it?"

Baishuang sensed it for a moment before telling Youquan, "It's now called the Phantom Spirit Ancient Mirror."

"The Phantom Spirit Ancient Mirror? It seems to be a martial soul capable of creating illusions. In that case, we have a target for hunting Soul Beasts in the future." Youquan pondered. They still needed to test what attribute it possessed, so she could see whether she could find a suitable cultivation method for Baishuang. Relying solely on meditation was far too slow.

Even though she was only level 1 now, she could finally cultivate. Baishuang felt even more resolute about the future.

"Don't worry, Sister Shuang. Although your Soul Power is only level 1 right now, I'm here. Trust me, you'll catch up very soon," Youquan quickly comforted her, thinking Baishuang was worried about her low Soul Power.

"I wasn't worried about that. Being able to cultivate is already wonderful enough. Thank you, Sister Youquan." Baishuang finally revealed her first sincere smile in days. Youquan was momentarily dazed, as though she once again saw that girl who had shone beneath the sunlight.

"Sister Shuang, you look so beautiful when you smile," Youquan praised her sincerely.

"You little rascal." Faced with the sudden compliment, Baishuang shyly splashed Youquan with water.

"Sister Shuang, Sister Youquan." Just as Youquan was about to splash her back, a small voice came from behind them.

The two hurriedly turned around and saw Zhuang Yanyan, who had gotten out of bed, tears filling her eyes.

"Yanyan! You're awake!" they cried out in delight at the same time.

Zhuang Yanyan walked over and hugged Youquan, her voice choked with sobs. "Sister Youquan, thank you. If it weren't for you, I might have died."

"Silly girl, why are you being so polite?" Youquan gently stroked Zhuang Yanyan's head and asked with a smile, "Yanyan, your martial soul should be fully awakened now, right? Let us see what your martial soul is."

"Sister Youquan, Sister Shuang, I'm a Spirit Master now too. My martial soul is the Water Cloud Butterfly." As Zhuang Yanyan spoke, she released her martial soul.

A pair of watery blue butterfly wings sprouted from behind Zhuang Yanyan. Patterns in varying shades of blue complemented each other, giving off a faint glow beneath the lamplight. Zhuang Yanyan stretched out her right hand, and watery blue butterflies flew from her palm one after another.

"How beautiful. In that case, the patterns on Yanyan's face look even prettier," Youquan praised.

"Yanyan, what abilities does your martial soul have?" Baishuang asked curiously.

"It has offensive abilities, and the dust on the Water Cloud Butterfly's wings can also cause hallucinations," Zhuang Yanyan explained.

"Water Cloud Butterfly? Is it water-attributed?" Youquan asked.

When Zhuang Yanyan nodded, Youquan continued, "Water and ice share the same origin. Water itself does not have strong offensive capabilities, so when hunting Soul Beasts for Spirit Rings, you can look for ice-attributed Soul Beasts with hallucinatory abilities." Youquan thought about whether she had collected any water-attributed cultivation methods in her previous life.

"I remember that Ice River Valley, Wind Thunder Pavilion, and the Heavenly Underworld Sect once formed some alliance specifically against the Tianfu Alliance. Later, after Teacher successfully absorbed the Purifying Demonic Flame, he annihilated that alliance, and everything from Ice River Valley was confiscated by the Tianfu Alliance. I remember once seeing Ice River Valley's treasured Heavenly Gang Profound Ice Cultivation Method," Youquan murmured softly.

Youquan had always possessed a photographic memory. Although she had never studied the Heavenly Gang Profound Ice Cultivation Method, if she thought carefully, she could still recall it. The same went for the many Battle Skills from her previous life. This was also the confidence that allowed Youquan to survive in this world.

Baishuang looked at Youquan curiously. "Sister Youquan, what are you talking about?"

Youquan shook her head. "Nothing. Sister Shuang, Little Sister Yanyan, both of you can cultivate now, but your Soul Power is still very low. Next, I'll prepare medicinal pills and medicinal liquid to assist your cultivation. Although they can't directly raise your Soul Power, they will speed up your cultivation and lay a solid foundation for the future."

"We'll listen to Sister Youquan," Zhuang Yanyan answered obediently.

"This is not a place where we can stay for long. Although I arrived in time to save the villagers in your original village, their homes were burned down, and they nearly lost their lives in an undeserved disaster. Most of them now harbor deep resentment toward you sisters, and people from House Count's Manor may still be waiting there for us to walk into their trap. So, are you willing to leave with me?" After thinking it over carefully, Youquan decided to ask the sisters for their opinion.