A surge of relief, as though he had survived a catastrophe, welled up within Li Ling, and the spirit body formed from his mental will spontaneously rejoiced.
For that brief instant, he had almost believed he was truly dead!
Even so, the danger had not yet passed.
The Ninth Princess's spiritual nourishment had only eased the immediate crisis; it had not resolved the underlying problem.
The yin fire responsible for all this remained, continuously burning away his mental strength.
However much the Ninth Princess supplied, it burned just as much. It was a bottomless pit, draining her until her face turned pale.
The Ninth Princess trembled, beads of sweat the size of beans seeping from her skin. In moments, they soaked her entire body, leaving her as drenched as if she had been fished out of water.
Yet, seemingly sensing that Li Ling needed her help, she continued gripping his hands tightly, pouring her strength into him without letting up.
Before long, her divine sense had noticeably weakened.
Unable to bear seeing her damage her vital energy, Li Ling struggled to speak in a hoarse voice. "Qing Si..."
The Ninth Princess asked anxiously, "Husband, how are you feeling?"
Li Ling said, "I'm a little better. Stop for a moment."
The Ninth Princess said miserably, "No. If I stop, what will happen to you?"
Li Ling sighed softly. "This is like carrying firewood to put out a fire. It won't help. One careless move, and the yin fire could catch on you, setting you ablaze too. Then we truly would be finished!"
The Ninth Princess's voice trembled with tears. "Then what should we do?"
Li Ling transmitted his voice to her. "Empty your mind and let me guide you."
The Ninth Princess obeyed without hesitation.
Dual cultivation between Dao companions certainly