Since the sisters Ling Xin and Ling Mou began their "painful yet joyful" special Medicinal Bath, Yu Qing's life seemed to be wound up tight, entering a rhythm so regular it was almost rigid.
Every morning, he would first prepare Medicinal Cuisine for the whole family, and then, without fail, supervise the two sisters' Medicinal Bath. Like a meticulous scientist, he would hold a small notebook and record in detail the two women's physical reactions, spirit power fluctuations, and even subtle changes in skin color after each bath.
" Ling Xin, today the poison bath time will be increased by five minutes, and the drug concentration will be increased by 10%."
" Ling Mou, how are you feeling? Do you feel a burning sensation in your bones? Very good, it means the medicine is starting to penetrate. Start adding 'Diamond Marrow Powder' tomorrow."
He precisely adjusted the formula and timing to ensure that while these two promising talents endured maximum pain, their potential was also maximized. Watching them grit their teeth and persevere, their bodies trembling but never giving up, Yu Qing felt not only heartache but also immense satisfaction.
In addition to cultivating Disciners, another important task concerning the future has been put on the agenda.
After Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well were initially settled and Dugu Bo agreed, Yu Qing had Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi send letters to the Family through special channels.
The letter was simple: an excellent, secluded new home had been found. Cultivate was far superior to Icefall City in terms of environment and was absolutely safe. The family could begin preparing for the relocation.
Of course, Yu Qing was also well aware of the complexities of a family relocation. How to sell off assets for cash? Would all family members be willing to leave their homeland? How to ensure the safety of the relocation route? Negotiations with the Heaven Dou Empire officials and other forces… all of this was a complex and multifaceted undertaking that could not be accomplished overnight. In his letter, he specifically emphasized, "There is no need to rush; we must proceed cautiously." He simply needed to inform the core members of the family about the matter and begin preparations in secret.
Meanwhile, Yu Qing, who had successfully gathered Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores and greatly increased his strength, was not content with the status quo. In between his daily supervision of the Medicinal Bath and his companionship with his pregnant wife, he began to re-examine and plan the uniquely blessed Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well from the perspective of its owner.
He stood in the middle of the valley, feeling the surging energy tides around him. This was indeed Cultivate. Holy Land is shrouded in an almost impenetrable aura of primal energy, but this very vastness and raw power also conceals deadly dangers. The closer one gets to the Ice-Fire Spring, the more violently the extreme heat and cold energies intertwine. Even powerful Spirit Douluo -level beings, let alone mid-to-low-level Spirit Masters, would inevitably succumb to energy erosion and explode if they stayed there for an extended period without special methods.
"Functional zones must be divided; safety comes first." Yu Qing thought to himself, this was something a leader of a power must consider.
Over the next few days, he worked like a diligent geological prospector, meticulously examining the energy concentration distribution, geological structure, and even water flow and wind direction throughout the valley. Finally, he produced a preliminary planning proposal:
Centered on the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well spring, a radius of 500 meters is designated as an absolute restricted area! No unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter or even approach! The energy here is extreme and violent. Currently, only he, A Rou, and Dugu Bo can stay here briefly due to their formidable strength; anyone else entering would be courting death.
This ring-shaped area, with a radius of 500 to 1,000 meters, was named "Immortal Herb Garden" by Yu Qing. Here, the energy is abundant yet relatively mild, and the soil, nourished for countless years by the Yin and Yang springs, is incredibly fertile, a breeding ground for Immortal Herbs. An excellent breeding ground for Spirit Medicine.
Looking around, one sees a profusion of top-tier immortal herbs, including the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb, Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Fiery Apricot Blossom, Extraordinary Sky-Piercing Chrysanthemum, and Earth Dragon Golden Gourd. This place will be the core and most valuable resource repository of the future power, and the strictest protection measures must be established.
As a result, the area suitable for large-scale habitation and construction is compressed to the outer perimeter, more than a kilometer away from the spring, almost touching the deadly miasma laid down by Dugu Bo. This area still has a much higher energy concentration than the outside world, but it is relatively mild and safe, sufficient for building residences, cultivation grounds, and living areas. However, its location is too remote, making future management of the core area very inconvenient, and it feels like a waste of the land's potential.
"We need to find a way to expand the safe zone, protect the entire valley, and ideally regulate the energy distribution inside…" Yu Qing stroked his chin, lost in thought, feeling that this problem was no simpler than condensing dual soul cores.
Perhaps sensing his urgent need, the arrogant System Mall deep within his consciousness, during a routine reorganization, surprisingly produced something that shocked him—[ Yin and Yang Two Elements Protective Formation (Complete Formation Diagram and Detailed Explanation)]!
Yu Qing immediately immersed herself in studying it, and the more she read, the more intense the light in her eyes became! This Formation was simply tailor-made for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well! It could directly draw upon the extreme heat and cold power of the spring as its core energy source to form a protective Formation with a vast coverage area.
Formation not only possesses super physical and mental defense capabilities, but also has a built-in psychedelic effect. Furthermore, it can actively adjust the energy concentration and distribution within Formation, and even gather and attract external primordial energy!
The most ingenious part is that the Formation map indicates that existing natural strongholds can be used as the first line of defense and base of operations— Dugu Bo's Poisonous Miasma Zone perfectly meets the requirements!
"Heaven is on my side! Perfect!" Yu Qing was so excited he almost jumped up. But soon, the practical problem was presented: setting up the formation required expertise in energy manipulation and terrain modification, especially altering the Poisonous Miasma Zone. This task... the best candidate, perhaps the only candidate, could only be the creator of the poisonous miasma— Dugu Bo.
So, Yu Qing put on what he thought was the most "sincere and harmless" smile, took the Formation blueprints, and found Dugu Bo, who was watering his "precious poisonous plant" with some kind of suspicious liquid.
" Old Poison, busy? Want to talk to you about something?"
Dugu Bo didn't even look up, and snorted rudely, " You never know what's going on when you give that smile! Bullshit!"
Yu Qing was already used to his way of speaking, chuckled, and handed him the blueprints: "Do me a favor, could you upgrade and renovate your Poisonous Miasma Zone according to these blueprints? This is for the sake of our family's future security!"
Dugu Bo took the blueprints with suspicion, initially appearing nonchalant, but as he looked at them, his expression turned serious, and a look of astonishment and uncertainty flickered in his green eyes. The ingenuity of the Formation's design, the clever use of the extreme cold and heat, and the perfect integration with his poisonous miasma were completely beyond his comprehension! If it could truly be successfully deployed, this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well would become an independent, impregnable Small World!
But how could he admit defeat? He immediately glared and puffed out his cheeks: "You, Madman Ye! You really think I'm your laborer?! Your blueprints are so complicated they look like gibberish. Do you know how big of a project it is to modify the poisonous miasma? Not only is it time-consuming and laborious, but it also consumes so much of my precious poison!"
Yu Qing had anticipated this remark and immediately launched into her persuasive rhetoric: " Senior Dugu, you have a keen eye! But this is a sect-protecting formation! Just think, once the formation is completed, without our joint approval, even a level 98 Super Douluo would be left starving outside! This is a great thing that benefits the present and future generations! And think about how safe and secure your granddaughter Yan Yan will be living and cultivating here in the future!"
That last sentence struck Dugu Bo's weak spot. The image of his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, growing up happily in that absolutely safe environment instantly flashed through his mind, and deep down he was already a thousand times willing. But he still forced a facade, giving a haughty snort: "Hmph! You've got some sense, kid! I don't know what's wrong with your head, Dao, coming up with all this…this perverted stuff."
The two exchanged a few more sarcastic remarks as usual, and finally Dugu Bo "very reluctantly" accepted this "arduous task": "Alright, alright, for Yan Yan's sake, I'll do this one favor! But you have to prepare all the array materials for me, especially those rare poisons that need to be infused with the poisonous miasma! Don't even think about it if you're missing a single one!"
"No problem! Leave it to me!" Yu Qing patted his chest confidently, secretly delighted. With Dugu Bo, a top-tier free... cough cough, authoritative expert in charge of the most complex and difficult Poisonous Miasma Zone modification and part of the core array layout, he, as the "chief engineer," immediately felt that the burden on his shoulders had been greatly reduced.
Thus, a scene like this often began to play out in the valley: Dugu Bo would grumble and complain that Yu Qing was a "scrounger," but at the same time, he would be extremely serious as he moved through the colorful poisonous fog, strictly adjusting the distribution, intensity, and properties of the poisonous miasma according to the blueprints.
Yu Qing, on the other hand, seemed much more "leisurely," not watching over Ling Xin. Ling Mou's daily Medicinal Bath routine revolves around showering his pregnant wives, Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi, with tender care and concern. As for A Rou … well, in-depth spiritual power exchanges and emotional communication are also an essential part of his daily routine, as everyone understands.
Time slipped away quietly in this busy, warm, and slightly noisy atmosphere. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
Under the continuous tempering of Yu Qing's special Medicinal Bath, which spared no expense in using a large amount of precious medicinal materials, Ling Xin and Ling Mou finally ushered in an amazing transformation!
The older sister, Ling Xin, has fair skin with a healthy rosy glow. Her once somewhat frail body has become supple and elastic, and her eyes have become deeper and more introspective, as if they can see into people's hearts. Her tolerance to toxins has reached an astonishing level, and her body has even spontaneously developed a unique, slightly toxic spirit power that is becoming increasingly compatible with her body's Spirit.
The transformation in her younger sister, Ling Mou, is even more striking. Her skin has a warm, jade-like luster, yet it feels incredibly resilient to the touch, like a layer of natural soft armor. She exudes energy and vitality, her eyes sharp as a hawk's, and every movement is full of power. The strength, resilience, and power of her body far exceed what is expected of her rank. He has built an incredibly solid foundation, demonstrating the level expected of a Spirit Master.
After giving the two women a thorough "physical examination," Yu Qing smiled with satisfaction.
"Very good! Your bodies are Spirit." "The foundation is already solid enough, far exceeding my expectations!" He nodded approvingly. "Now, you are fully qualified to absorb the first spirit ring I have carefully selected for you!"
Upon hearing this, the two sisters exchanged a glance, their eyes immediately blazing with an incredibly bright light, full of anticipation and excitement! They knew that Dao had endured so much hardship and waited so long, and was finally about to embark on her Spirit Master journey.
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