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Seemingly sensing the two prying eyes, Mery, who had been chatting happily, stopped talking at the right moment.
"It's getting late, let's stop here for today. Sweet dreams."
After saying that, she walked towards Manaka step by step to an unknown rhythm. After a brief farewell, Bai Mo's figure disappeared from the spot.
"What's going on? Why are you being so secretive so late at night?"
Arcueid was muttering to himself when a voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Someone who sneaks around like a spy at night has no right to say that."
She flinched like a startled cat, but when she turned around and saw that it was someone familiar, her agitated fur instantly calmed down; the whole process took less than a second.
Arcueid's limp fist landed on Bai Mo's chest, and she said somewhat defiantly:
"Someone promised me I'd get a good night's rest and was waiting for me in the room, but they just wandered out without me noticing."
"Who promised to wait for you in the room?"
Though she said this, Arcueid seized the opportunity to firmly grasp his wrist. The thought that he had finally come to find her, while the little girl on the other side of the pyramid could only watch helplessly, filled her heart with a sweet, honey-like joy.
"Are you going to suck blood again?"
"Mmm, I'm hungry."
"Don't mistake sucking blood for eating."
Arcueid had previously been extremely averse to bloodsucking, but over this period of time, it seemed that bloodsucking had become as essential to her as human food, an indispensable part of her daily life.
Blood production is not a problem for Bai Mo, who has mastered the Asura Way. He can bleed like a fountain all day long, but this change is not a good thing.
Inside the room, Bai Mo continued writing the cultivation steps of "The Ryougi Lataib," while Arcueid lay behind him, her body pressed against his back without any restraint, gently and slowly enjoying the happiest time of the day.
What are you writing?
"It's a somewhat special cultivation technique, not yet complete. I'll teach you step by step later. It's a bit complicated, so don't practice it for now, but it's always good to get acquainted with it sooner."
As he spoke, Bai Mo felt the person behind him hug him even tighter. He sensed that the big cat was very happy, affectionately rubbing its head against his.
Why didn't you seem to enjoy practicing martial arts this much before?
"No, that's not it. I'm happy with anything you do for me."
Just as she was about to take it a step further, a cold book was pressed against her face, ruthlessly pushing her away.
"Alright, you should be free tonight. Go back and review your theory, and don't bother me."
After a series of futile struggles and protests, Arcueid was finally "invited" out of the room by Bai Mo.
He took the "Ryougi Lataib" back to his room, casually placed it next to his pillow, and showed no intention of reading it.
"Is this the first gift you've ever given me? What should I give in return?"
She wore a blissful expression, and soon lost consciousness.
Thump!
Arcueid felt as if she had been punched hard in the head, the world spun around her and she saw stars. When she came to her senses and wanted to see who was so bold, she found Crimson Moon standing in front of her.
"Why did you hit me? Do you have a short temper?"
"Why? What makes you ask such a question? What do you take me for? A tool?"
Crimson Moon stared coldly at Arcueid. The two had previously agreed that Arcueid would generally handle external operations, while Crimson Moon would practice using Magnetic Field Power deep within her consciousness.
The two are of one mind; Crimson Moon controls the power, and Arcueid will react in sync.
"What? Didn't you say yourself that the outside world was boring and you didn't want to come out?" Arcueid pointed at Crimson Moon, somewhat dissatisfied.
But I don't think I ever said I would help you unilaterally, right?
The power you acquire will also be transferred to me. I only kept you because of the double efficiency and considering Bai Mo's situation.
But what are you going to do now? Sleep?
How could you sleep like that!
Crimson Moon's harsh reprimand left Arcueid unable to lift his head. Perhaps this body was the most suitable vessel for Crimson Moon, for Arcueid seemed to feel a suppression deep within his bloodline.
Seeing her like this, Crimson Moon sighed deeply.
"Is this how I was reborn after my physical body perished? Greedy and impatient, foolish and unambitious. Seeing your pathetic nature is truly unbearable."
Arcueid in front of me looked like a red balloon that was constantly inflating, as if it was about to explode at any moment.
"Alright, alright, I'll go check it out, really."
Unable to win an argument or even a fight, Arcueid could only grit her teeth and reluctantly "wake up," flipping through the book "The Ryougi Lataib," but she sensed something was amiss as soon as she opened the first page.
The cultivation techniques Bai Mo gave out always indicated the creator of the technique, but this one did not.
As Arcueid turned to the first page, she was filled with awe. In her mind's eye, Crimson Moon's eyes widened, and even the usually composed Arcueid couldn't help but read aloud.
The first page reads, "Upon mastering this technique, two vortexes of energy will condense in the dantian, generating and sustaining life in harmony. After circulating the energy, yin and yang will unite, allowing one to control their own environment, free from the constraints of the world, and break through the Magnetic Field Realm."
"How is this possible?"
Crimson Moon's startled cry exploded like thunder deep within Arcueid's mind. Arcueid covered his ears as if being honked at head-on by a bus, and said with slight anger:
"What's with this all of a sudden? You always act like a lady, but you're no different from those roaring wild beasts!"
But Crimson Moon seemed not to hear these offensive words, and instead retorted angrily:
"Fool, do you know what this means? Unaffected by the world's environment... It's unbelievable that such extraordinary research exists."
Although the creator is unknown, based on this alone, the person who created the "Ryougi Lataib" is undoubtedly an unparalleled genius. If it were in the past, I would probably have treated them as an honored guest and invited them to live permanently in the castle.
If they were alive, I would absolutely suck their blood and make them my most important retainer.
Crimson Moon's heart remained unsettled for a long time. The thought of encountering those two old bastards filled her with inexplicable rage. If she had encountered the powerful Primordial Spirit who created the "Ryougi Lataib," the battle with Bai Mo would surely have ended in her victory.
Arcueid was puzzled by Crimson Moon's words. Although her relationship with Crimson Moon was purely based on mutual benefit, she was also aware of Crimson Moon's arrogance.
"Is it really that amazing? You, as a UO, were able to break through."
Seeing Arcueid's expression, Crimson Moon felt a surge of anger and snorted coldly:
"Listen carefully, I consumed almost all the resources of the entire moon to create the breakthrough environment in less than half a day. This is under the premise that I am a UO and possess [Marble Phantasm].
"Unless an entire planet is burned to ashes, no life form could possibly exceed nine hundred thousand horses."
Crimson Moon's voice was resolute, carrying an undeniable certainty.
There is no suitable environment for breakthrough in this world; only through [Reality Marble] or [Marble Phantasm] can a suitable environment be temporarily created.
However, creating an environment that is completely different from this world and not bound by the [Ghostliner] requires a huge amount of resources.
Moreover, after reaching 900,000 horses, the consumption per 10,000 horses far exceeded that before.
If the Magnetic Field World is a natural barrier every 250,000 horses, then in this world, those with strong magnetic field abilities can only climb up one horse at a time by constantly burning precious resources such as magic power.
Fortunately, Crimson Moon, as a Universe of Origin (UO), possessed an impeccable life form and had access to a peerless secret manual like the "Bodhidharma Sutra," enabling her to reach 900,000 horsepower in a short period.