The Immortal Danyan carried Ding Yuan and walked to the front of the Buyi Master, saying,""Master, please save my disciple Ding Yuan.”
The smile on Grandmaster Buyi's face froze slightly. His gaze swept past Ding Yuan and said,""He's Ding Yuan?" There was a hint of surprise in his tone.
Su Zhiyu couldn't help but feel strange. Could it be that Master Buyi also knew about Ding Yuan?
The Immortal Danyan didn't say anything but nodded slightly. "Venerable One, carry him into the room. I'll treat him now."”
The few of them walked into the wooden house. The Immortal Danyan laid Ding Yuan flat on the bed. The quilt under Ding Yuan immediately condensed into tiny drops of frost and dew, which showed how cold it was.
As for the Immortal Danyan, he circulated his energy all over his body, and wisps of faint blue smoke rose from his Daoist robe.
Buyi Master frowned and looked at it for a long time before saying slowly,""He was hit by the Nine Heavens Squall of the Snow Cliff, and it happened at least two hours ago. His internal organs and meridians were all invaded by the cold poison, causing his blood to stagnate and his breathing to stop. Only a little redness from the Heavenly Court showed that his heart was still alive. It must be the Nine Transformation Golden Core of the Emerald Cloud Sect.”
"Master, can Junior Brother Ding be saved?" Sheng Nian asked.”
Master Buyi shook his head. Su Zhiyu's heart turned cold as she asked,"Master, are you saying that Brother Ding has no hope?”
Master Buyi sighed and replied,""If it were anyone else, their vitality would have been cut off long ago. Little benefactor Ding has a deep fortune, so he managed to preserve the last bit of vitality in his heart.”
"Normally, I only need to boil the Edelweiss and the other 16 herbs into juice and use the Yang Cauldron Technique passed down from the Cold Dispelling Scripture to remove the cold poison for Little Benefactor Ding. He will be cured in less than seven days. However, he couldn't leave the valley. Where could he find the Edelweiss in such a hurry?”
Su Zhiyu's family background was clear, and she understood that what Master Buyi said was true.
This Edelweiss was not a rare thing, it grew in the swamps of the south. However, its nature was very fragile. Once it was picked, it would wither and die in twenty-four hours at most. The medicinal power would be lost, and it could not be transplanted to the bitter cold land in the north. Thus, it was impossible for Phoenix Perch Valley to have a long-term supply of Edelweiss, and when it was needed, it couldn't be taken out.
"Master, is there no other way?" Sheng Nian asked.”
Master Buyi pondered for a while and finally said,""There is another method, but it is extremely dangerous. There must be an immortal expert with a profound cultivation base to slowly absorb the cold poison from Little Benefactor Ding's body with pure Yang true qi. Then, the first step would be considered complete.”
"But let's not talk about whether Little Benefactor Ding can withstand the attack of the cold and hot genuine Qi. If the person who uses it has a slightly lower cultivation or is careless, there is a risk of Qi deviation and the backlash of the cold poison.”
"I'll do it. Tell me what to do," the Immortal Danyan said in a deep voice.”
"Master, your internal injuries have not fully recovered yet. Let me expel the poison for Junior Brother Ding."”
Just as he finished speaking, he heard a woman's voice at the door. Senior Brother Sheng, let me help you."
Su Zhiyu looked up. It was the girl in white whom she had met by the lake earlier. At this moment, she had already finished washing up. Her skin was as fair as snow, and she was extremely cold. A pair of white jade-like bare feet, spotless as they walked, like a jade Guanyin.
"Women can't." Grandmaster Buyi shook his head repeatedly.”
The white-robed girl raised her eyebrows and asked,""Master, may I ask why?"
"Women are naturally charming," explained Master Buyi."They have a pure Yin body, which is in conflict with the cold poison of the Nine Heavens Squall." The first step was to use Pure Yang Genuine Qi to remove the cold poison from Little Benefactor Ding's body and the surface of his body. Only a man's masculine power could do it.”
"Since that's the case, there's no need for Junior Sister Mo to make a move. Master and I can handle it."”
Master Buyi smiled bitterly and said,""Donors, there's no need to fight. Even if you successfully complete the first step, the second step is even more difficult.”
"Master, may I ask what the second step is?" Su Zhiyu asked.”
Master Buyi turned to look at Su Zhiyu. His calm and deep gaze lingered on her beautiful face for a long time, as if he was saying to her alone,"At that time, although the ice outside Little Benefactor Ding's body has already melted, the cold poison in his body can only be cured by 70 - 80%. The remaining 20% has invaded his internal organs and is difficult to remove with external force. At this moment, a Primordial woman with a pure Yin body and Little Benefactor Ding were required to dual cultivate. In this way, Yin and Yang would be balanced and they would work together to expel the cold poison in their internal organs.”
"Although there is no need for them to mate, they need to remove all of their clothes and sit quietly in an open space to help the cold air dissipate. Not only did this woman need to have a high cultivation, but she also had to be willing to let go of her reputation. It was not easy to find her.”
Su Zhiyu's cheeks were already slightly red. Although she was elegant and clear-minded, she could not help but feel embarrassed and shy when she encountered such a thing.
In this Phoenix Perching Valley, other than the white-robed woman by the lake, she was the only girl. That was why when Grandmaster Buyi spoke, his eyes were always on her.
Sheng Nian glanced at Su Zhiyu and asked,"Master, is there any other way?”
Master Buyi's expression was as calm as an ancient well. He slowly shook his head and replied,"If there were other ways, why would I use this method?”
The Immortal Danyan had been sitting on the chair beside the bed all this while, not moving a muscle as he listened to Master Buyi's words. Then, he asked in a low voice,""How long can he last like this?"
Master Buyi replied," It's hard to say. It depends on the depth of his cultivation and fate. Maybe one day, maybe five days, but he definitely won't live past seven days."”
The Immortal Danyan didn't say a word. He just stood up and walked towards the door. Sheng Nian, who was on the other side, also strode out of the house almost at the same time.
Master Buyi's eyes flashed as he asked,""Where do you and Almsgiver Sheng intend to go?”
The Immortal Danyan paused for a moment and said without turning back,"Leave the valley!"
Master Buyi smiled bitterly." Please don't act on impulse. The Nine Light Soul Extinguishing Formation set up by the Snow Cliff is strange and unpredictable. If you act rashly, not only will you not be able to retrieve the Edelweiss, but you may also be trapped in it."”
Sheng Nian slammed his fist on the door frame and said in a sonorous tone,"Rather than watching Junior Brother Ding die and wait for his death, it's better to go all out against the Snow Cliff and survive!”
Although the Immortal Danyan just stood at the door silently, his fists were clenched tightly and slightly trembling, and the veins on the back of his hands were faintly throbbing.
"Master Buyi is right. If we rush in without fully understanding the Nine Light Soul Extinguishing Array, we will undoubtedly die." Su Zhiyu sighed.”
Sheng Nian suddenly knocked down the golden mountain, pushed the jade pillar, and knelt down on one knee before the Immortal Danyan. He raised his head and said,"Master, although I know this trip is dangerous, I can't bear to see Junior Brother Ding die like this. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest in peace for the rest of my life. Master, please stay here and guard the place. I will try my best to break out of the array. If I don't come back after a day and a night, please find another way with Master.”
The white-robed girl's eyes flickered as she opened her red lips and said,""Senior Brother Sheng, I will go with you. Perhaps I can help you.”
The Immortal Danyan reached out to help Sheng Nian up and said slowly,"Ding Yuan is my disciple.”
Su Zhiyu saw Sheng Nian and the Immortal Danyan risk their lives to save Ding Yuan, and they were so generous and tragic. She was suddenly overwhelmed by emotions and found it hard to control herself. She thought to herself," When the two of them learned that the second method required them to sacrifice their daughters 'reputation and purity, they gave up without thinking. They would rather take the risk of not returning and charge out of the valley to find the Edelweiss to save Brother Ding. One of them was Brother Ding's master, and the other was his senior brother. Although they were fellow disciples, they had never entrusted their lives to him.”
"Especially Big Brother Sheng. This is only the first time I've met Big Brother Ding, and I haven't even spoken a word to him. But he's willing to go through fire and water and go through thousands of mountains. What kind of righteous man is he?”
Thinking of this, Su Zhiyu glanced at Ding Yuan on the bed and pondered,"Compared to them, Brother Ding has saved my life several times. Now that his life is hanging by a thread, I'm hesitating and watching on for the sake of my daughter's innocence.”
"Not to mention the Immortal Danyan and Brother Sheng, even a brave man like Chief Escort Qin can't compare to them. If Brother Ding really passes away, how can I face him?”
At this thought, Su Zhiyu felt a sense of peace and tranquility in her heart. She slowly said,"Master, please cast a spell to save Brother Ding. Zhiyu is willing to practice Dual Cultivation with him to expel the poison.”
Master Buyi took a deep look at Su Zhiyu. His clear eyes seemed to see through her heart. He said slowly,"Benefactor, you must consider it carefully. I don't want benefactor to regret it in the future.”
Su Zhiyu stared at the unconscious Ding Yuan and nodded firmly. Suddenly, she felt two cold eyes staring at her silently. She glanced out of the corner of her eye and saw that the girl in white was nodding slightly at her, as if she was praising and encouraging her.
"No!" The Immortal Danyan shook his head resolutely.”
"Zhiyu has already thought it through, so please don't worry about her." Su Zhiyu said calmly. I'll have to trouble Grandmaster to quickly expel the poison and heal Brother Ding.”
Sheng Nian stared at Su Zhiyu and said in a deep voice,"Miss Su, we appreciate your kindness, but we can't do this. I think if Junior Brother Ding knew about this, he would definitely not agree. Even if I have to risk my life, I will kill my way out of the formation to retrieve the Edelweiss for Junior Brother Ding!”
Su Zhiyu smiled at Sheng Nian and shook her head. Suddenly, she bowed to the master and said,"In order to save Brother Ding, Zhiyu will not hesitate.”
Master Buyi pondered for a long time. He had experienced many vicissitudes of life, so how could he not see Su Zhiyu's feelings? He sighed slightly in his heart and nodded,"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you. I'll pass on the mental cultivation method to expel poison and turn into ice to everyone.”
At that moment, Master Buyi first imparted the cultivation method of melting the ice around Ding Yuan to Perfected Danyan and Sheng Nian.
This mental cultivation method was not complicated, but every detail could not be lost. Even the Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian took more than an hour to fully understand it.
Sheng Nian recited this mental cultivation method in his mind from beginning to end. After feeling that there were no more problems, he said,"Grandmaster, Master, please let me go first.”
The Immortal Danyan was well aware that no one knew a disciple better than a master. He knew that Sheng Nian was talented and had made great progress in the past few years. His cultivation base was almost on par with his own. With him leading the charge, he should be at ease. Therefore, he nodded slightly and said,"Be careful. If you feel that you can't take it, retreat as soon as possible.”
Sheng Nian knew that his master was a man of few words, but now he reminded him again and again. He couldn't help but feel grateful, thinking,"If anything happens to me, it's fine, but I definitely can't let this affect Junior Brother Ding's recovery. However, he had to do his best to reduce his master's burden.”"Master, don't worry. I'll definitely know my limits."”
Master Buyi took out a cyan porcelain bottle from his sleeve and poured out two vermilion pills, giving them to Sheng Nian and the Immortal Danyan. He explained,""When cultivating, hold it in your mouth and let it melt automatically. Although it doesn't have much effect on the Nine Heavens Squall, it can slightly resist the cold.”
After Sheng Nian thanked her, he put the pill into his mouth and pressed it under the tip of his tongue. Then, he took off his boots and sat cross-legged on the bed. Suddenly, he said to the white-clothed girl,"Junior Sister Mo, can I ask you for a favor?”
The white-robed girl smiled like a blossoming snow lotus. She said," Senior Brother Sheng, do you want to drink?"
Sheng Nian laughed and said,"That's right. I'll have to trouble you to bring two jars of top-quality liquor from the wine cellar. After I finish my cultivation, I'll use them to ward off the cold."?”
The girl in white's eyes never left Sheng Nian's face as she replied,""I will do as Senior Brother Sheng asks.”
Sheng Nian nodded at her and said,"Thank you!"”Then, he closed his eyes and activated his true qi according to the mental cultivation method he had just learned.
After one cycle, Sheng Nian felt his entire body heat up slightly. A warm current rushed from his dantian to the heavens, protecting his heart and internal organs. His hands, one after the other, stuck to the icy surface that was frozen around Ding Yuan's body.
He opened his right palm, and a gentle stream of Pure Yang Genuine Qi slowly gushed out of his palm, flowing into the ice. The ice suddenly emitted a "chi chi" sound. Strands of faint blue gas evaporated from Sheng Nian's thick internal energy and disappeared into the air in an instant.
Almost at the same time, Buyi waved his sleeve, and a cloud of yellow powder immediately spread in the room. Everyone smelled a spicy smell, and they immediately felt refreshed.
Sheng Nian's left hand was also stuck to the ice surface, but his five fingers were pressed together and his palm was slightly raised. The true energy in his left arm reversed and formed a headwind. In an instant, a trace of cold poison surged into his palm and followed the direction of the circulation of blood and qi, moving up his arm.
Sheng Nian's right palm was faintly red, and water vapor was constantly being forced out. His left palm made no sound, but his originally bronze skin gradually turned blue, and a thin layer of frost formed on the back of his hand.
After the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Sheng Nian's expression changed. Half of his face was glowing red, while the other half was glowing blue. A faint green steam rose from the top of his head and did not disperse until it reached the roof.
After about an hour, Sheng Nian's burly tiger body trembled slightly, and the green smoke above his head became thicker and thicker. However, he had a resolute nature and still gritted his teeth and refused to stop.
Seeing this, the Immortal Danyan raised his hand and put the vermilion pill into his mouth. He sat down cross-legged opposite Sheng Nian and said,"I'll do it!"
Sheng Nian heaved a sigh of relief and slowly opened his eyes. He lowered his head and saw that his clothes were already covered in a layer of crystalline blue frost. Even his beard had frozen.
He put away his hands and got off the bed. The girl in white picked up a wine jar and said," Senior Brother Sheng, your wine."
Sheng Nian took the wine jar and waved his hand to remove the seal. He nodded at the girl in white and thanked her,"Thank you, Junior Sister Mo."
The girl in white stared at Sheng Nian's face and asked in a low voice," Senior Brother Sheng, are you alright?"
Sheng Nian laughed loudly, his pride still intact. He said in a clear voice,"I'm fine!"
His nose suddenly trembled. It turned out that he had smelled a rich fragrance of wine. His eyes could not help but light up. He immediately picked up the wine jar and drank heartily.
The mellow liquor flowed down his throat, and a warm feeling spread throughout his body. Sheng Nian did not stop taking a breath and drank all the liquor. He put the wine jar on the table in satisfaction and wiped his mouth with his hand."Awesome!"
"Benefactor Sheng, you've consumed a lot of true qi just now, so you need to meditate to regulate your breathing," said Master Buyi.”
Sheng Nian smiled and said,"Thank you for your concern, Master. I will adjust my breathing now."”After saying that, he first glanced at the Immortal Danyan on the bed. Seeing that his expression was calm and normal, he relaxed and sat cross-legged by the door, entering the state of forgetting everything.
Master Buyi stared at the Immortal Danyan for a moment and said to Su Zhiyu in a low voice,"Benefactor, please follow me." Then, he floated out of the house.
Su Zhiyu followed him out, but was led to a wooden house next door by the master. This house was much bigger than his bedroom. There were many bottles, jars, and herbal medicine books on the wooden shelves. It was probably Master Buyi's alchemy room.
Master Buyi walked to a bookshelf and took out a yellowed album. He handed it to Su Zhiyu with both hands and said,"This is the secret dual cultivation method of the sacred cult. It's not convenient for me to teach it, so you need to comprehend it yourself.”
Su Zhiyu received it respectfully and saw that the words "Secret Manual of Dual Cultivation in Green Mansion" were written in delicate handwriting on the cover page. It seemed to be written by a woman. Casually flipping to a page, even someone as elegant and reserved as her couldn't help but blush. It turned out that on that page, there was a large and exquisite painting, depicting the blissful state of a man and a woman when they were in love.
Grandmaster Buyi saw it too. He smiled faintly and said,""This picture is depicting the fourth realm of Dual Cultivation, but you don't have to learn it. As long as he comprehended the first three levels of the heart technique, he could save Little Benefactor Ding.”
Su Zhiyu felt relieved and said respectfully,"Thank you, Master."
Master Buyi looked at Su Zhiyu kindly and said,"This old monk estimates that the ice outside Little Benefactor Ding's body will be dissolved by tonight, so you have six to seven hours to comprehend this book. Benefactor, you can stay here. If you have any questions, you can ask me at any time.”
"Yes, Master." Su Zhiyu nodded.”
Master Buyi put his palms together and bowed to Su Zhiyu before walking out of the pill room.
Su Zhiyu sat down at the table. After a moment of concentration, she opened the first page of the secret book. She originally thought that the first page might be a painting of a man and a woman having sex. She did not expect it to be a quote of thousands of words.
Su Zhiyu focused on reading and found that the words were all about the harmony of the Heavenly Dao and the balance of Yin and Yang. Unknowingly, she forgot her initial shyness and studied carefully, not caring about the passing of time.
On the other side, the Immortal Danyan also retreated after holding on for more than half an hour. Sheng Nian continued to connect with Ding Yuan, and this cycle repeated itself. The ice on Ding Yuan's body gradually thinned, and the color gradually faded. When it was time to light the lamp, the few of them finally succeeded. The frost on Ding Yuan's body was completely melted, revealing his flesh.
However, his skin was still suffused with a dark blue luster. Clearly, the poison in his body had not been completely expelled.
Even with the cultivation of the Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian, they were exhausted. In the beginning, they could hold on for more than an hour, but in the end, they were exhausted after barely the time for an incense stick to burn. Sheng Nian drank more and more of the strong wine, and drank faster and faster. There were eleven empty wine jars in the room.
However, everyone was quite happy with the victory in the first battle. Su Zhiyu had also thoroughly comprehended the first three layers of the secret manual of dual cultivation. After asking Master Buyi a few more questions, she felt that there were no more doubts, so she returned the manual to Master Buyi with both hands.
"This old monk has no use for this book, so I'll give it to you as a souvenir." Everyone thought that the sacred cult's Dual Cultivation Secret Record was a demonic heresy that was unsightly. Only those who had truly comprehended it would understand the true insight and wisdom within. I hope that this book will be beneficial to your cultivation in the future. It can also be considered as my admiration for you.”
Su Zhiyu didn't hesitate and accepted it generously."Thank you, Master!"
At this moment, the Immortal Danyan had just finished his cultivation. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Su Zhiyu."Miss, if you regret it, there will be no one here to complain.”
Su Zhiyu smiled sweetly, her expression calm and persistent as she replied,"As long as I can save Brother Ding, Zhiyu has no regrets.”
The Immortal Danyan nodded. He stood up and suddenly cupped his hands to Su Zhiyu."Thank you so much!"
With his status, he would never bow so respectfully even to Daoist Dan Yi or Su Zhen. But now, he was sincerely thanking a junior who was younger than him, which made everyone present admire him even more.
"I've already arranged everything for you two. Almsgiver Su, you can start at any time if you want," said Master Buyi.”
"I'm ready," Su Zhiyu said calmly.”
"Please carry Little Benefactor Ding and follow me."”After saying that, he walked out of the room. A wisp of mountain mist blew past and rolled up his loose monk robe.
Su Zhiyu picked Ding Yuan up from the bed. Everything she could touch was cold. His body was as hard as metal and had no elasticity like ordinary people's muscles. This was the first time in more than ten years that Su Zhiyu had intimate contact with a man other than her father. However, her heart was as clear as a mirror and her expression was natural. In the eyes of the Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian, they also secretly nodded in approval.
She carried Ding Yuan in her arms and followed the master of cloth clothes to the east for about a mile. The cliff in front of her stood out, looking particularly desolate in the dark night and white fog.
At the foot of the cliff, there was a dark natural cave that looked like a giant beast with its bloody mouth wide open. The entrance of the cave was filled with grass and flowers that swayed gently in the wind.
The Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian stopped at the entrance of the cave, but they did not see the white-clothed girl they had seen earlier. She must be monitoring the movement of the Nine Light Soul Destroying Formation.
Su Zhiyu walked into the cave. Master Buyi lit the oil lamp on the stone wall. The dim yellow light illuminated the cave.
The cave was about a hundred square feet in size, and it was very clean. There was nothing inside except for two praying mats and a straw mat. However, the air was filled with the fragrance of plants.
Su Zhiyu smelled it and knew that it was the medicinal powder that Master Buyi had prepared in advance. It had the effect of calming the mind and dispelling the cold.
Master Buyi put his palms together and said to Su Zhiyu,"Benefactor, is there anything you are not satisfied with or any other requirements?”
"This place is very good. Thank you, Master." Su Zhiyu shook her head.”
Master Buyi cupped his hands and bowed to her again before he slowly left the cave. A dull rumble came from outside. A huge mountain rock sealed the cave entrance and also sealed the world between the two of them.
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The Immortal Danyan carried Ding Yuan and walked to the front of the Buyi Master, saying,""Master, please save my disciple Ding Yuan.”
The smile on Grandmaster Buyi's face froze slightly. His gaze swept past Ding Yuan and said,""He's Ding Yuan?" There was a hint of surprise in his tone.
Su Zhiyu couldn't help but feel strange. Could it be that Master Buyi also knew about Ding Yuan?
The Immortal Danyan didn't say anything but nodded slightly. "Venerable One, carry him into the room. I'll treat him now."”
The few of them walked into the wooden house. The Immortal Danyan laid Ding Yuan flat on the bed. The quilt under Ding Yuan immediately condensed into tiny drops of frost and dew, which showed how cold it was.
As for the Immortal Danyan, he circulated his energy all over his body, and wisps of faint blue smoke rose from his Daoist robe.
Buyi Master frowned and looked at it for a long time before saying slowly,""He was hit by the Nine Heavens Squall of the Snow Cliff, and it happened at least two hours ago. His internal organs and meridians were all invaded by the cold poison, causing his blood to stagnate and his breathing to stop. Only a little redness from the Heavenly Court showed that his heart was still alive. It must be the Nine Transformation Golden Core of the Emerald Cloud Sect.”
"Master, can Junior Brother Ding be saved?" Sheng Nian asked.”
Master Buyi shook his head. Su Zhiyu's heart turned cold as she asked,"Master, are you saying that Brother Ding has no hope?”
Master Buyi sighed and replied,""If it were anyone else, their vitality would have been cut off long ago. Little benefactor Ding has a deep fortune, so he managed to preserve the last bit of vitality in his heart.”
"Normally, I only need to boil the Edelweiss and the other 16 herbs into juice and use the Yang Cauldron Technique passed down from the Cold Dispelling Scripture to remove the cold poison for Little Benefactor Ding. He will be cured in less than seven days. However, he couldn't leave the valley. Where could he find the Edelweiss in such a hurry?”
Su Zhiyu's family background was clear, and she understood that what Master Buyi said was true.
This Edelweiss was not a rare thing, it grew in the swamps of the south. However, its nature was very fragile. Once it was picked, it would wither and die in twenty-four hours at most. The medicinal power would be lost, and it could not be transplanted to the bitter cold land in the north. Thus, it was impossible for Phoenix Perch Valley to have a long-term supply of Edelweiss, and when it was needed, it couldn't be taken out.
"Master, is there no other way?" Sheng Nian asked.”
Master Buyi pondered for a while and finally said,""There is another method, but it is extremely dangerous. There must be an immortal expert with a profound cultivation base to slowly absorb the cold poison from Little Benefactor Ding's body with pure Yang true qi. Then, the first step would be considered complete.”
"But let's not talk about whether Little Benefactor Ding can withstand the attack of the cold and hot genuine Qi. If the person who uses it has a slightly lower cultivation or is careless, there is a risk of Qi deviation and the backlash of the cold poison.”
"I'll do it. Tell me what to do," the Immortal Danyan said in a deep voice.”
"Master, your internal injuries have not fully recovered yet. Let me expel the poison for Junior Brother Ding."”
Just as he finished speaking, he heard a woman's voice at the door. Senior Brother Sheng, let me help you."
Su Zhiyu looked up. It was the girl in white whom she had met by the lake earlier. At this moment, she had already finished washing up. Her skin was as fair as snow, and she was extremely cold. A pair of white jade-like bare feet, spotless as they walked, like a jade Guanyin.
"Women can't." Grandmaster Buyi shook his head repeatedly.”
The white-robed girl raised her eyebrows and asked,""Master, may I ask why?"
"Women are naturally charming," explained Master Buyi."They have a pure Yin body, which is in conflict with the cold poison of the Nine Heavens Squall." The first step was to use Pure Yang Genuine Qi to remove the cold poison from Little Benefactor Ding's body and the surface of his body. Only a man's masculine power could do it.”
"Since that's the case, there's no need for Junior Sister Mo to make a move. Master and I can handle it."”
Master Buyi smiled bitterly and said,""Donors, there's no need to fight. Even if you successfully complete the first step, the second step is even more difficult.”
"Master, may I ask what the second step is?" Su Zhiyu asked.”
Master Buyi turned to look at Su Zhiyu. His calm and deep gaze lingered on her beautiful face for a long time, as if he was saying to her alone,"At that time, although the ice outside Little Benefactor Ding's body has already melted, the cold poison in his body can only be cured by 70 - 80%. The remaining 20% has invaded his internal organs and is difficult to remove with external force. At this moment, a Primordial woman with a pure Yin body and Little Benefactor Ding were required to dual cultivate. In this way, Yin and Yang would be balanced and they would work together to expel the cold poison in their internal organs.”
"Although there is no need for them to mate, they need to remove all of their clothes and sit quietly in an open space to help the cold air dissipate. Not only did this woman need to have a high cultivation, but she also had to be willing to let go of her reputation. It was not easy to find her.”
Su Zhiyu's cheeks were already slightly red. Although she was elegant and clear-minded, she could not help but feel embarrassed and shy when she encountered such a thing.
In this Phoenix Perching Valley, other than the white-robed woman by the lake, she was the only girl. That was why when Grandmaster Buyi spoke, his eyes were always on her.
Sheng Nian glanced at Su Zhiyu and asked,"Master, is there any other way?”
Master Buyi's expression was as calm as an ancient well. He slowly shook his head and replied,"If there were other ways, why would I use this method?”
The Immortal Danyan had been sitting on the chair beside the bed all this while, not moving a muscle as he listened to Master Buyi's words. Then, he asked in a low voice,""How long can he last like this?"
Master Buyi replied," It's hard to say. It depends on the depth of his cultivation and fate. Maybe one day, maybe five days, but he definitely won't live past seven days."”
The Immortal Danyan didn't say a word. He just stood up and walked towards the door. Sheng Nian, who was on the other side, also strode out of the house almost at the same time.
Master Buyi's eyes flashed as he asked,""Where do you and Almsgiver Sheng intend to go?”
The Immortal Danyan paused for a moment and said without turning back,"Leave the valley!"
Master Buyi smiled bitterly." Please don't act on impulse. The Nine Light Soul Extinguishing Formation set up by the Snow Cliff is strange and unpredictable. If you act rashly, not only will you not be able to retrieve the Edelweiss, but you may also be trapped in it."”
Sheng Nian slammed his fist on the door frame and said in a sonorous tone,"Rather than watching Junior Brother Ding die and wait for his death, it's better to go all out against the Snow Cliff and survive!”
Although the Immortal Danyan just stood at the door silently, his fists were clenched tightly and slightly trembling, and the veins on the back of his hands were faintly throbbing.
"Master Buyi is right. If we rush in without fully understanding the Nine Light Soul Extinguishing Array, we will undoubtedly die." Su Zhiyu sighed.”
Sheng Nian suddenly knocked down the golden mountain, pushed the jade pillar, and knelt down on one knee before the Immortal Danyan. He raised his head and said,"Master, although I know this trip is dangerous, I can't bear to see Junior Brother Ding die like this. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest in peace for the rest of my life. Master, please stay here and guard the place. I will try my best to break out of the array. If I don't come back after a day and a night, please find another way with Master.”
The white-robed girl's eyes flickered as she opened her red lips and said,""Senior Brother Sheng, I will go with you. Perhaps I can help you.”
The Immortal Danyan reached out to help Sheng Nian up and said slowly,"Ding Yuan is my disciple.”
Su Zhiyu saw Sheng Nian and the Immortal Danyan risk their lives to save Ding Yuan, and they were so generous and tragic. She was suddenly overwhelmed by emotions and found it hard to control herself. She thought to herself," When the two of them learned that the second method required them to sacrifice their daughters 'reputation and purity, they gave up without thinking. They would rather take the risk of not returning and charge out of the valley to find the Edelweiss to save Brother Ding. One of them was Brother Ding's master, and the other was his senior brother. Although they were fellow disciples, they had never entrusted their lives to him.”
"Especially Big Brother Sheng. This is only the first time I've met Big Brother Ding, and I haven't even spoken a word to him. But he's willing to go through fire and water and go through thousands of mountains. What kind of righteous man is he?”
Thinking of this, Su Zhiyu glanced at Ding Yuan on the bed and pondered,"Compared to them, Brother Ding has saved my life several times. Now that his life is hanging by a thread, I'm hesitating and watching on for the sake of my daughter's innocence.”
"Not to mention the Immortal Danyan and Brother Sheng, even a brave man like Chief Escort Qin can't compare to them. If Brother Ding really passes away, how can I face him?”
At this thought, Su Zhiyu felt a sense of peace and tranquility in her heart. She slowly said,"Master, please cast a spell to save Brother Ding. Zhiyu is willing to practice Dual Cultivation with him to expel the poison.”
Master Buyi took a deep look at Su Zhiyu. His clear eyes seemed to see through her heart. He said slowly,"Benefactor, you must consider it carefully. I don't want benefactor to regret it in the future.”
Su Zhiyu stared at the unconscious Ding Yuan and nodded firmly. Suddenly, she felt two cold eyes staring at her silently. She glanced out of the corner of her eye and saw that the girl in white was nodding slightly at her, as if she was praising and encouraging her.
"No!" The Immortal Danyan shook his head resolutely.”
"Zhiyu has already thought it through, so please don't worry about her." Su Zhiyu said calmly. I'll have to trouble Grandmaster to quickly expel the poison and heal Brother Ding.”
Sheng Nian stared at Su Zhiyu and said in a deep voice,"Miss Su, we appreciate your kindness, but we can't do this. I think if Junior Brother Ding knew about this, he would definitely not agree. Even if I have to risk my life, I will kill my way out of the formation to retrieve the Edelweiss for Junior Brother Ding!”
Su Zhiyu smiled at Sheng Nian and shook her head. Suddenly, she bowed to the master and said,"In order to save Brother Ding, Zhiyu will not hesitate.”
Master Buyi pondered for a long time. He had experienced many vicissitudes of life, so how could he not see Su Zhiyu's feelings? He sighed slightly in his heart and nodded,"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you. I'll pass on the mental cultivation method to expel poison and turn into ice to everyone.”
At that moment, Master Buyi first imparted the cultivation method of melting the ice around Ding Yuan to Perfected Danyan and Sheng Nian.
This mental cultivation method was not complicated, but every detail could not be lost. Even the Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian took more than an hour to fully understand it.
Sheng Nian recited this mental cultivation method in his mind from beginning to end. After feeling that there were no more problems, he said,"Grandmaster, Master, please let me go first.”
The Immortal Danyan was well aware that no one knew a disciple better than a master. He knew that Sheng Nian was talented and had made great progress in the past few years. His cultivation base was almost on par with his own. With him leading the charge, he should be at ease. Therefore, he nodded slightly and said,"Be careful. If you feel that you can't take it, retreat as soon as possible.”
Sheng Nian knew that his master was a man of few words, but now he reminded him again and again. He couldn't help but feel grateful, thinking,"If anything happens to me, it's fine, but I definitely can't let this affect Junior Brother Ding's recovery. However, he had to do his best to reduce his master's burden.”"Master, don't worry. I'll definitely know my limits."”
Master Buyi took out a cyan porcelain bottle from his sleeve and poured out two vermilion pills, giving them to Sheng Nian and the Immortal Danyan. He explained,""When cultivating, hold it in your mouth and let it melt automatically. Although it doesn't have much effect on the Nine Heavens Squall, it can slightly resist the cold.”
After Sheng Nian thanked her, he put the pill into his mouth and pressed it under the tip of his tongue. Then, he took off his boots and sat cross-legged on the bed. Suddenly, he said to the white-clothed girl,"Junior Sister Mo, can I ask you for a favor?”
The white-robed girl smiled like a blossoming snow lotus. She said," Senior Brother Sheng, do you want to drink?"
Sheng Nian laughed and said,"That's right. I'll have to trouble you to bring two jars of top-quality liquor from the wine cellar. After I finish my cultivation, I'll use them to ward off the cold."?”
The girl in white's eyes never left Sheng Nian's face as she replied,""I will do as Senior Brother Sheng asks.”
Sheng Nian nodded at her and said,"Thank you!"”Then, he closed his eyes and activated his true qi according to the mental cultivation method he had just learned.
After one cycle, Sheng Nian felt his entire body heat up slightly. A warm current rushed from his dantian to the heavens, protecting his heart and internal organs. His hands, one after the other, stuck to the icy surface that was frozen around Ding Yuan's body.
He opened his right palm, and a gentle stream of Pure Yang Genuine Qi slowly gushed out of his palm, flowing into the ice. The ice suddenly emitted a "chi chi" sound. Strands of faint blue gas evaporated from Sheng Nian's thick internal energy and disappeared into the air in an instant.
Almost at the same time, Buyi waved his sleeve, and a cloud of yellow powder immediately spread in the room. Everyone smelled a spicy smell, and they immediately felt refreshed.
Sheng Nian's left hand was also stuck to the ice surface, but his five fingers were pressed together and his palm was slightly raised. The true energy in his left arm reversed and formed a headwind. In an instant, a trace of cold poison surged into his palm and followed the direction of the circulation of blood and qi, moving up his arm.
Sheng Nian's right palm was faintly red, and water vapor was constantly being forced out. His left palm made no sound, but his originally bronze skin gradually turned blue, and a thin layer of frost formed on the back of his hand.
After the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Sheng Nian's expression changed. Half of his face was glowing red, while the other half was glowing blue. A faint green steam rose from the top of his head and did not disperse until it reached the roof.
After about an hour, Sheng Nian's burly tiger body trembled slightly, and the green smoke above his head became thicker and thicker. However, he had a resolute nature and still gritted his teeth and refused to stop.
Seeing this, the Immortal Danyan raised his hand and put the vermilion pill into his mouth. He sat down cross-legged opposite Sheng Nian and said,"I'll do it!"
Sheng Nian heaved a sigh of relief and slowly opened his eyes. He lowered his head and saw that his clothes were already covered in a layer of crystalline blue frost. Even his beard had frozen.
He put away his hands and got off the bed. The girl in white picked up a wine jar and said," Senior Brother Sheng, your wine."
Sheng Nian took the wine jar and waved his hand to remove the seal. He nodded at the girl in white and thanked her,"Thank you, Junior Sister Mo."
The girl in white stared at Sheng Nian's face and asked in a low voice," Senior Brother Sheng, are you alright?"
Sheng Nian laughed loudly, his pride still intact. He said in a clear voice,"I'm fine!"
His nose suddenly trembled. It turned out that he had smelled a rich fragrance of wine. His eyes could not help but light up. He immediately picked up the wine jar and drank heartily.
The mellow liquor flowed down his throat, and a warm feeling spread throughout his body. Sheng Nian did not stop taking a breath and drank all the liquor. He put the wine jar on the table in satisfaction and wiped his mouth with his hand."Awesome!"
"Benefactor Sheng, you've consumed a lot of true qi just now, so you need to meditate to regulate your breathing," said Master Buyi.”
Sheng Nian smiled and said,"Thank you for your concern, Master. I will adjust my breathing now."”After saying that, he first glanced at the Immortal Danyan on the bed. Seeing that his expression was calm and normal, he relaxed and sat cross-legged by the door, entering the state of forgetting everything.
Master Buyi stared at the Immortal Danyan for a moment and said to Su Zhiyu in a low voice,"Benefactor, please follow me." Then, he floated out of the house.
Su Zhiyu followed him out, but was led to a wooden house next door by the master. This house was much bigger than his bedroom. There were many bottles, jars, and herbal medicine books on the wooden shelves. It was probably Master Buyi's alchemy room.
Master Buyi walked to a bookshelf and took out a yellowed album. He handed it to Su Zhiyu with both hands and said,"This is the secret dual cultivation method of the sacred cult. It's not convenient for me to teach it, so you need to comprehend it yourself.”
Su Zhiyu received it respectfully and saw that the words "Secret Manual of Dual Cultivation in Green Mansion" were written in delicate handwriting on the cover page. It seemed to be written by a woman. Casually flipping to a page, even someone as elegant and reserved as her couldn't help but blush. It turned out that on that page, there was a large and exquisite painting, depicting the blissful state of a man and a woman when they were in love.
Grandmaster Buyi saw it too. He smiled faintly and said,""This picture is depicting the fourth realm of Dual Cultivation, but you don't have to learn it. As long as he comprehended the first three levels of the heart technique, he could save Little Benefactor Ding.”
Su Zhiyu felt relieved and said respectfully,"Thank you, Master."
Master Buyi looked at Su Zhiyu kindly and said,"This old monk estimates that the ice outside Little Benefactor Ding's body will be dissolved by tonight, so you have six to seven hours to comprehend this book. Benefactor, you can stay here. If you have any questions, you can ask me at any time.”
"Yes, Master." Su Zhiyu nodded.”
Master Buyi put his palms together and bowed to Su Zhiyu before walking out of the pill room.
Su Zhiyu sat down at the table. After a moment of concentration, she opened the first page of the secret book. She originally thought that the first page might be a painting of a man and a woman having sex. She did not expect it to be a quote of thousands of words.
Su Zhiyu focused on reading and found that the words were all about the harmony of the Heavenly Dao and the balance of Yin and Yang. Unknowingly, she forgot her initial shyness and studied carefully, not caring about the passing of time.
On the other side, the Immortal Danyan also retreated after holding on for more than half an hour. Sheng Nian continued to connect with Ding Yuan, and this cycle repeated itself. The ice on Ding Yuan's body gradually thinned, and the color gradually faded. When it was time to light the lamp, the few of them finally succeeded. The frost on Ding Yuan's body was completely melted, revealing his flesh.
However, his skin was still suffused with a dark blue luster. Clearly, the poison in his body had not been completely expelled.
Even with the cultivation of the Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian, they were exhausted. In the beginning, they could hold on for more than an hour, but in the end, they were exhausted after barely the time for an incense stick to burn. Sheng Nian drank more and more of the strong wine, and drank faster and faster. There were eleven empty wine jars in the room.
However, everyone was quite happy with the victory in the first battle. Su Zhiyu had also thoroughly comprehended the first three layers of the secret manual of dual cultivation. After asking Master Buyi a few more questions, she felt that there were no more doubts, so she returned the manual to Master Buyi with both hands.
"This old monk has no use for this book, so I'll give it to you as a souvenir." Everyone thought that the sacred cult's Dual Cultivation Secret Record was a demonic heresy that was unsightly. Only those who had truly comprehended it would understand the true insight and wisdom within. I hope that this book will be beneficial to your cultivation in the future. It can also be considered as my admiration for you.”
Su Zhiyu didn't hesitate and accepted it generously."Thank you, Master!"
At this moment, the Immortal Danyan had just finished his cultivation. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Su Zhiyu."Miss, if you regret it, there will be no one here to complain.”
Su Zhiyu smiled sweetly, her expression calm and persistent as she replied,"As long as I can save Brother Ding, Zhiyu has no regrets.”
The Immortal Danyan nodded. He stood up and suddenly cupped his hands to Su Zhiyu."Thank you so much!"
With his status, he would never bow so respectfully even to Daoist Dan Yi or Su Zhen. But now, he was sincerely thanking a junior who was younger than him, which made everyone present admire him even more.
"I've already arranged everything for you two. Almsgiver Su, you can start at any time if you want," said Master Buyi.”
"I'm ready," Su Zhiyu said calmly.”
"Please carry Little Benefactor Ding and follow me."”After saying that, he walked out of the room. A wisp of mountain mist blew past and rolled up his loose monk robe.
Su Zhiyu picked Ding Yuan up from the bed. Everything she could touch was cold. His body was as hard as metal and had no elasticity like ordinary people's muscles. This was the first time in more than ten years that Su Zhiyu had intimate contact with a man other than her father. However, her heart was as clear as a mirror and her expression was natural. In the eyes of the Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian, they also secretly nodded in approval.
She carried Ding Yuan in her arms and followed the master of cloth clothes to the east for about a mile. The cliff in front of her stood out, looking particularly desolate in the dark night and white fog.
At the foot of the cliff, there was a dark natural cave that looked like a giant beast with its bloody mouth wide open. The entrance of the cave was filled with grass and flowers that swayed gently in the wind.
The Immortal Danyan and Sheng Nian stopped at the entrance of the cave, but they did not see the white-clothed girl they had seen earlier. She must be monitoring the movement of the Nine Light Soul Destroying Formation.
Su Zhiyu walked into the cave. Master Buyi lit the oil lamp on the stone wall. The dim yellow light illuminated the cave.
The cave was about a hundred square feet in size, and it was very clean. There was nothing inside except for two praying mats and a straw mat. However, the air was filled with the fragrance of plants.
Su Zhiyu smelled it and knew that it was the medicinal powder that Master Buyi had prepared in advance. It had the effect of calming the mind and dispelling the cold.
Master Buyi put his palms together and said to Su Zhiyu,"Benefactor, is there anything you are not satisfied with or any other requirements?”
"This place is very good. Thank you, Master." Su Zhiyu shook her head.”
Master Buyi cupped his hands and bowed to her again before he slowly left the cave. A dull rumble came from outside. A huge mountain rock sealed the cave entrance and also sealed the world between the two of them.
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