While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 32, First Picture: A Young Girl's Thoughts

The night was cool and still, and the bright moonlight spilled into the courtyard.

Lu Yu and Little Fairy Doctor sat facing each other, the surrounding天地能量 (heaven and earth energy) flowing into their bodies like a gentle stream. About an hour later, they both opened their eyes, their auras gradually calming down.

"How are you feeling?" Lu Yu asked softly, his gaze falling on Little Fairy Doctor's fair face.

Little Fairy Doctor breathed a sigh of relief, a gentle smile appearing on her lips: "Yes, the bottle of poison I ingested in the Monster Mountain Range has now been completely refined..."

As she spoke, she suddenly noticed something was off about Lu Yu's expression. "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Lu Yu pondered for a moment, then took out a jade slip that shimmered with a faint golden light from his robes: "This is a dual cultivation technique called the Great Emperor's Inner Scripture. I have studied it carefully and found that the dual cultivation method within is quite profound. It is a technique that can continuously improve one's aptitude."

"What's even more remarkable is..."

His voice was steady as he continued to explain, "The Yin and Yang energies derived from this technique are extremely pure and harmonious, and can blend with all the laws of the world. No matter what kind of technique you practice, you can also cultivate this art."

"what do you mean……"

Little Fairy Doctor frowned slightly and said with some doubt.

"We can try this technique."

Lu Yu remained expressionless and spoke in a serious tone.

"Let me see first..."

Little Fairy Doctor stretched out her slender hand and asked Lu Yu for the jade slip containing the cultivation technique. Lu Yu understood and gently placed the golden jade slip in her palm.

The Little Fairy Doctor focused her mind and calmed her spirit, slowly probing into the jade slip. As she gained a deeper understanding of the cultivation technique, her fair cheeks gradually flushed red, even the tips of her ears turned crimson.

"These, these dual cultivation positions are too..."

Her voice trembled, she was so ashamed she could barely speak, a blush spreading from her cheeks to her neck, "So shameless..."

The lifelike illustrations in the jade slip lingered in her mind, and Little Fairy Doctor felt her whole body burning with embarrassment, even her ears turning pink. She hurriedly tried to close the jade slip, but her hands trembled so badly that she almost dropped it.

Lu Yu coughed lightly and explained gently, "Xian'er, the dual cultivation diagrams recorded in the 'Great Emperor's Inner Classic' can be practiced step by step according to our own situation. The first few diagrams will also be effective. There is no need to force ourselves to comprehend the whole thing."

Little Fairy Doctor blushed even more upon hearing this, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly, "Those embarrassing postures are considered cultivation methods?"

Seeing this, Lu Yu felt a smile in his heart, but dared not show it on his face. He quickly reassured her, "Xian'er, don't be anxious. Although this technique is... although it is somewhat unusual, it can indeed help improve one's aptitude. We can proceed step by step, starting with the gentlest first one, how about that?"

Little Fairy Doctor bit her lip, hesitated for a long time, but finally couldn't resist her desire to improve her strength and her trust in Lu Yu, and softly replied, "Then... let's try the first one first."

After saying that, she glanced at Lu Yu lightly, then slowly took off her stockings, revealing a pair of crystal clear and exquisitely beautiful feet.

Seeing this, Lu Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He took off his boots and adjusted his posture according to the diagram on the jade slip. The two men placed their palms together, their soles touching, and their limbs naturally intertwined in a perfect loop.

When his palm gently cradled Little Fairy Doctor's jade-like foot, the delicate, smooth touch made his fingertips tremble slightly. Lu Yu took a deep breath, quickly composed himself, and focused on adjusting the angle between the two of them.

"Um……"

Little Fairy Doctor bit her lip lightly, her toes unconsciously curling slightly, a faint blush rising on her snow-white neck. Seeing Lu Yu's focused expression, she could only force herself to remain calm, though her long eyelashes trembled slightly.

As they adjusted their postures, the fighting spirit within their bodies began to flow spontaneously, an indescribable tacit understanding flowing between them. Little Fairy Doctor clearly felt a warm current rising from her dantian, flowing through her entire body's meridians like a spring breeze caressing willows. Those acupoints that had been stagnant for years were opened up one by one under the nourishment of this warm current, and the unprecedented feeling of comfort made her unconsciously murmur aloud.

Time flows silently.

Once she regained her senses, Little Fairy Doctor suddenly realized her earlier lapse in composure, and her ears turned bright red with embarrassment, even her fingertips turning a faint pink.

Lu Yu keenly sensed her embarrassment and stopped his practice at the right time, saying gently, "Let's stop here for today. This dual cultivation method has already shown initial results, and we can proceed step by step from now on."

Little Fairy Doctor remained silent, her long eyelashes trembling slightly in the candlelight. Images of even more erotic illustrations from the *Great Emperor's Inner Classic* flashed through her mind, and she instinctively wanted to refuse. But then she remembered the promise she made when she accepted the *Great Floating Pagoda Technique*—

Didn't they already agree to the dual cultivation back then?

Moreover… she secretly raised her eyes, looking at the young man before her who had always treated her with sincerity. Since they met, Lu Yu had never mistreated her in the slightest. Whether it was precious elixirs or mysterious cultivation techniques like the Great Floating Pagoda Technique, he always shared them with her without hesitation.

"I..." She parted her lips slightly, her voice barely audible, "I will continue my studies..." After saying that, she quickly lowered her head, afraid that he would see her burning cheeks.

……

The next day.

The entrance to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's base.

Xiao Ding held Lu Yu's hands tightly, his eyes filled with reluctance: "Brother Lu, if you have the chance in the future, you must come to Stone Desert City to see us brothers again."

Xiao Li stepped forward, a rare smile on his face: "Don't forget us, kid. Next time you come, I'll treat you to the best liquor."

Lu Yu smiled and cupped his hands in thanks: "I will remember your kindness, brothers. I will definitely come to bother you again if I have the opportunity in the future."

Little Fairy Doctor stood quietly beside the carriage, while Qinglin carefully rode on the back of the two-headed fire spirit snake, her little hands tightly gripping the snake's scales, both nervous and excited.

Hai Bodong was already sitting cross-legged in the car, his fingertips rhythmically tapping his knees, his brows furrowed with impatience.

"gone!"

Hai Bodong finally couldn't help but urge, "If we dawdle any longer, we'll be sleeping in the desert tonight!"

Lu Yu solemnly clasped his hands in greeting to the Xiao brothers, saying, "My two elder brothers, until we meet again." With that, he nimbly leaped onto the carriage.

With a flick of the driver's whip, the caravan suddenly sped off. Qinglin cried out in alarm and quickly bent down to hug the Fire Spirit Serpent's neck. The giant serpent stirred up billowing dust as it moved, keeping pace with the carriages.

Xiao Ding watched the procession recede into the distance, his gaze lingering on the petite figure riding the snake: "That girl, no wonder the Mo family wanted to take advantage of her..."

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Li's eyes, and he sneered, "Brother, haven't you heard yet? The Mo family is now a rat crossing the street, and has long been driven out of Yancheng by the three major families of Yancheng."

He lightly flicked his cuff, his tone tinged with a hint of satisfaction, "Now, within the territory of the Northeast Province, who dares to mention the Mohist school?"

Xiao Ding shook his head slightly, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes: "Back then, how glorious the Mo family was, controlling Yancheng for decades, backed by the Yunlan Sect, even the royal family had to give them some face. Now..."

He didn't continue speaking, but just looked at the dust rising in the distance and sighed softly: "In this world, strength is ultimately the most important thing."

(End of this chapter)