With a few flaps of its wings, the flames traced a curved arc through the air before reaching its dwelling on the ground.

Flames roared past the window, and when the figure reappeared, he was already inside.

This room was still simple and elegant, much more understated than the place where I had just spent time with Jin You.

Xi Heng also regained his composure and let out a breath.

He first sat on a soft chair, meditated for a moment to prepare himself, and then softly called out to Yin Wanluan.

No one paid attention for a moment, and she called out a few more times before a muffled groan, as if she had just woken up, came from behind her.

"What..." Yin Wanluan slowly began in her mind, "You want me to get involved too?"

"Still full of weird ideas." Xi Heng was used to the other's strange remarks and got down to business: "I have some ideas for the second level of the Body Avatar Technique. Let's cultivate together."

"Tsk." The other person seemed somewhat dissatisfied and spoke first: "How many days did you spend with her?"

"Hmm... six or seven days, I guess?" Xi Heng glanced to the side, trying to justify himself, "It's mainly for cultivation. You should also be able to feel that this body has become much stronger, because the White Phoenix bloodline has been slightly stimulated."

“You’ve taken the yin essence from another woman,” Yin Wanluan clicked her tongue. “You should practice the art of yin-yang cultivation.”

Xi Heng tilted his head, pretending not to understand, and said gently, "Let's cultivate the Incarnation Technique first. You also want a body, right?"

"After it's all over, you'll have to cultivate with me for a few more days, okay?" The other person gave a small hum.

"Okay, okay," the white-haired girl replied, clutching her stomach.

"How about a month?"

"Eh?"

……

Volume 1: Chapter 292, Leaning Against the Red and Embracing the Green

Twenty days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Nearly 150 days have passed since Xiping City last suffered a devastating fire, which, rounded up, is about half a year.

Half a year later, Xiping City was rebuilt and perfected with the full assistance and support of the high-level cultivators and the still-existing company. The ground was no longer covered with those hornet's nest-like pits and large pieces of sunken debris.

The new high-rise buildings are much cleaner than the old buildings that were full of projected advertisements and images.

At least, in the Central Building where Xi Heng lives, there is no noise from any advertisements.

Although this is mostly because many high-level cultivators have moved to live on the ground and built many elegant and spiritual villas in the central city, no matter how much control the company has over the city, it dares not disturb the tranquility of the central city and can only move to the outer city for construction.

In any case, the city has finally taken on a new look, and Xi Heng is much more comfortable living here now.

Even now, only when looking out the window at night can one see a light flashing in the distance, and only with enhanced vision can one see many animated little figures moving and jumping on the glowing screens on the surface of the high-rise buildings.

"I wonder how Yoru will develop this place in the future..."

She stood by the bed, casually picked up a small snack that had been ordered from a takeout delivery and transported by a small airship, and slowly savored it.

"who knows."

Behind her, wrapped in the blankets on the bed, lay a girl who looked just like her.

The same facial features and body shape, the same figure, only the hair color has changed to light gold, and the eye color has also slightly tinged with gold.

A light red brocade quilt of even thickness fell on her body, revealing her smooth shoulders, neck, and face.

However, his expression and demeanor were somewhat strange. He seemed to be holding his breath, with half of his face pressed against the pillow. He would look at Xi Heng from time to time, and then look away from him.

"Are you missing her?" she scoffed.

"Hmm..." Xi Heng chewed on the soft pastry and answered casually, "I guess so?"

"Because I can no longer satisfy you, so I want to find another woman for dual cultivation?" Yin Wanluan rarely spoke with a hint of resentment in her tone.

"So, what do you think about every day?" Xi Heng chuckled and turned to rub the head of the blonde girl curled up in the blanket.

"Please be a little more normal, Your Highness."

"Hmph." Yin Wanluan buried her face in the pillow:

"If this body hadn't been uncultivated and wasn't merely an avatar with only half the strength, let alone thirty days, even..."

Her voice grew increasingly muffled, until it was reduced to a buzzing sound like bees circling around, barely audible.

"Okay, okay, don't worry about these things." Xi Heng comforted the other person by rubbing their head.

At first, she was a little panicked when she heard that it would take a month.

However, Yin Wanluan was using an avatar of himself, which had not yet been nurtured. Its physical condition was far inferior to that of his original body, and its strength was not even half of what it was.

No matter how strong one's spirit is, there is always an insurmountable limitation in physiology.

At first, the other person was able to tackle her to the ground, but halfway through, the situation reversed.

Yin Wanluan barely managed to hold on until the twentieth day, but could no longer continue. She wrapped her entire body in a quilt, and hasn't untied it since.

After calming down from the initial excitement, I've fallen into a deep sense of disappointment.

In the past, someone as resolute as her would never harbor resentment towards anyone, but even now, it was inevitable that her mind would become unstable.

"Aww." Xi Heng ate another pastry, then picked up another piece with his fingers and handed it to the person behind him: "Eat something to ease your mood."

Yin Wanluan turned her head and stretched out her bare arm from under the tightly wrapped quilt to pinch.

Bring it to your lips and take a small bite.

"How is it? Pretty sweet, right? It even has a touch of spiritual energy, probably made with some low-grade spiritual flowers," Xi Heng said.

After Xiping City was restored, ordinary people had access to fruits, meats, and other supplies that they had previously longed for.

In the central city, there are also desserts made by spirits, which are much more delicious than those in the mortal world.

Xi Heng was quite satisfied that he could make such a delicious thing by burning a tree.

"Hmm..." Yin Wanluan ate in small bites, then hesitated and said, "In short, are you going to see that girl named Jin You later?"

"I guess so. She recently sent me a message asking me to come over sometime when I have some free time."

"Humph."

"Don't overthink it. I'm not like you, my head is full of dirty thoughts." Xi Heng pulled out a strand of golden hair and twirled it between his fingers.

"The reason I went there this time is because Jin You helped me prepare the items for advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, and also secured a spot for advancement to the area around the Divine Tree in Changping Capital. I just went to pick it up."

"Really?" Yin Wanluan asked doubtfully, "Won't you stay there for a few more days?"

“Even the most energetic person needs to rest. If you continue practicing dual cultivation for so long, you’ll have mental problems,” Xi Heng explained.

She picked up another piece of gummy candy and brought it to her lips.

The sweet taste enters the mouth and throat from the tip of the tongue, fading away some of the original astringency.

Xi Heng stretched and stood up to leave.

But then they heard Yin Wanluan say, "Don't come back too late."

"I already said, it's just a meeting." The girl pouted.

Turning around, she saw that Yin Wanluan had buried her head in the quilt, as if she had transformed into a cocoon and was no longer moving.

Xi Heng couldn't figure out what the other party was thinking. He only felt that since Yin Wanluan's consciousness left his body, their originally connected minds had become somewhat distant.

Only through dual cultivation can they reunite, which is why she has been cultivating for so long.

Half-thinking, the girl arrived at the door and pushed it open.

After she walked out, she glanced inside as she closed the door and saw Yin Wanluan sticking his head out to look at her again.

click -

The door closed, and the girl transformed into a ball of fire, instantly drifting from the room into the vast sky outside.

Like a sword made of raging fire, it shot straight up into the high sky above the clouds.

As the flames roared, the girl silently recalled the look in Yin Wanluan's eyes when he left.

Xi Heng found that look somewhat familiar.

She had seen a similar expression when Da Zhao saved her senior sister Hong Miao and was promised to entrust her life to her.

Now that Yin Wanluan's wish has been fulfilled, her mission is over, and she has lost her purpose, becoming like her senior sister Hongmiao after her revenge—a rootless person.

Once you come to the outside world, all you can rely on is yourself.

Xi Heng felt this mindset wasn't good for cultivation, and shook his head: "Hopefully, she can gradually adapt to this world..."

For her own sake, she still prioritized cultivation no matter what.

In the blink of an eye, the firelight had already pierced through the clouds and landed on the fragments of the sky, turning into a fireball that condensed in the air.

A girl in a red and white feather dress slowly emerged from the fire and walked briskly toward Jin You's residence.

The distance was over a thousand meters, but after walking only a few dozen steps, I arrived at the gate of the main hall with the help of my spiritual lightness skill.

Wearing brocade shoes with shimmering fire patterns, Xi Heng stepped into the hall and looked around at his surroundings.

Although I didn't see Jin You, I could still sense his presence.

Following the scent, one can sense that the other party is on the Moon-Viewing Platform in the rear courtyard of the palace.

So the girl stepped across the cobblestone path, past the corridor pavilion, and slowly walked up the stairs.

The moon, as bright as a silver hook, fell from the sky, casting a soft, pale light.

The moonlight and the pale golden glow of the sacred tree intertwined, making the courtyard resemble a dreamlike and enchanting place.

This gave Xi Heng the illusion that he had come here for a secret rendezvous.

Da da,

As I climbed the wooden steps, I saw Jin You's figure.

The other person was dressed in plain silver, no longer wearing the gold-embroidered robe that symbolized authority. She turned around like a young lady from a prominent family, and Chao Xiheng slightly extended his hand, saying:

"I've prepared some food; would you like to join me?"

"Okay." Xi Heng had only eaten a few snacks during his two dual cultivation sessions, so his stomach was indeed a bit empty.

Although a Golden Core cultivator can avoid feeling hungry as long as he doesn't think about it, he still has a natural appetite.

Xi Heng turned his gaze and saw six dishes on the table in the pavilion, mostly meat dishes. He didn't know what kind of animals or meat they were, but he could sense that they were full of spiritual energy.

The clear wine in the celadon long-necked bottle spontaneously rose and fell into the clear wine glass under the spiritual light sent by Jin You's snap of his fingers.

“We’ve been together for so long, but we’ve never really spent time together properly,” Jin Youye said, sitting at the table.

"Isn't dual cultivation?"

"Is dual cultivation considered legitimate?" the other party asked in return.

“Hmm…” Xi Heng thought for a moment: “I guess so, since Daoist couples are all like that.”

"Wouldn't it be better to share tender thoughts and feelings with my beloved under the flowers and moon?" Jin You seems quite traditional.

"That's the thinking of a lady from a respectable family." The young woman picked up the wine and took a small sip.

The water fell into my throat, not hot, but refreshing.

But as the cool sensation seeped into my lungs, the intoxicating effects of the alcohol still took hold.

“Not bad… Is this some kind of high-quality spirit wine?” Xi Heng felt that this thing was completely different from ordinary wines.

“Yongming Spirit Wine, a top-grade spirit wine purchased from Changping Capital. I saw that there were still some century-old stock in the warehouse, so I brought it over.” Jin You took a small sip.

As she put down her wine glass, she took the ring from her hand and handed it to the person on her left.

"Most of the materials for advancing to the Nascent Soul stage are here. Only the Five Elements Spirit Fruit and a few auxiliary materials produced in Changpingjing are available. You'll need to figure out a way to get them yourself, Xi Heng."

The white-haired girl accepted it with her right hand, nodded and said, "I am already extremely grateful that you could help me solve the most important problem of the Nascent Soul Pill. Thank you very much."

"In addition, I've also secured a promotion spot in Changpingjing. Now, feel free to ask for it too."

"it is good."

Jin You then conjured up golden light and quickly drew a complex pattern in the air. He grabbed Xi Heng's right hand, shrunk the golden pattern, and stuck it to the back of his hand.

A golden light flashed briefly on the back of my hand before disappearing.

The structured flashes of inspiration remain, and Xi Heng can recreate them whenever he wants.

"Once you arrive in Changpingjing, you can show this pattern to the people of Jinyuan Sect. Their sect leader or elders will arrange for your promotion."

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