After leaving the area of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Ling Ye found a secluded cave and decided to help Zhu Zhuqing improve her strength first.
It's not very convenient to have a girl whose soul power is sealed around.
Inside the cave, Ling Ye took out several jade boxes, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air, invigorating everyone.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at those few immortal herbs whose mere aura made her soul power faintly restless, her purple eyes filled with shock and longing.
These are the "little herbs" he brought out from that terrifying valley?
"Your martial soul is the Netherworld Cat, which excels in speed, stealth, and assassination, but your physique and direct attack are slightly weaker. The Star Luo Royal Family's sealing methods are also insidious, damaging your essence." Ling Ye analyzed, then opened a jade box containing a pure white orchid surrounded by ethereal aura. "This is 'Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle,' which can greatly strengthen your muscles, bones, and meridians, make up for your physical weaknesses, and purify internal injuries. It is most suitable for your current situation."
He opened another jade box, inside which was a magnificent tulip: "This is the 'Qiluo Tulip,' which can absorb the essence of heaven and earth and the brilliance of the sun and moon. It can comprehensively improve the quality of your soul power and cultivation speed, and make your martial soul aura more pure and refined. It may even bring unexpected mutations."
He pushed the two immortal herbs in front of Zhu Zhuqing: "Take them, and I will protect you and guide the medicinal power."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the two immortal herbs in front of her, herbs that would drive any soul master mad, and then looked at Ling Ye with a complicated expression.
Such a precious treasure, he just gave it to me so easily?
"Why... are you so good to me?" Her voice was a little hoarse.
They were not related, yet he even saved her twice.
Ling Ye smiled and said, "I've said it before, I need a maid to serve me tea and water. A maid who's too weak is useless." His reason was still so casual, but it made Zhu Zhuqing's heart tremble slightly.
Without further hesitation, she nodded emphatically: "Thank you! I, Zhu Zhuqing, will remember this kindness!" She wasn't one to be sentimental; right now, she desperately needed strength.
Following Ling Ye's instructions, she first took the Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle.
The herb melts in your mouth, and a cool yet powerful energy instantly surges into your limbs and bones!
She couldn't help but let out a suppressed groan, feeling as if her bones and meridians were being reshaped, itchy, numb, and painful, but more than anything, she felt a sense of rebirth and comfort!
The stagnation caused by the seal and hidden injuries in the body was quickly washed away.
Ling Ye placed his palm on her back, and his gentle holy soul power flowed in, carefully guiding the violent medicinal power to prevent her from being unable to withstand it.
Soon, a layer of grayish-black grime seeped from her body surface; it was the expelled impurities and accumulated dark wounds.
Then, she took the Qiluo Tulip.
boom!
An even greater burst of energy erupted, this time scorching hot!
Her soul power seemed to be ignited, circulating, purifying, and expanding wildly!
Although the level of soul power is still sealed, the quality and total amount of soul power are increasing rapidly!
The most amazing change happened to her martial soul!
The phantom of the Netherworld Cat involuntarily appeared behind her. The originally slightly illusory black shadow became more solid, with each hair clearly defined, its pupils flashing with a deep purple light, and even a mysterious silver pattern faintly appearing on its forehead!
The aura of the martial spirit became more agile and noble, and it also had an elusive sense of illusion!
"Mmm..." Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but let out an even longer groan, her body trembling violently.
The immense energy surged through her meridians and assaulted her senses.
*Sizzle!*
Her already tattered clothes finally succumbed to the combined impact of internal and external energies, instantly shattering into pieces!
A perfect body, as if carved from mutton-fat jade, was presented to Ling Ye without reservation.
Her skin glowed an alluring pink from the effects of the medicine, her full breasts heaved violently, her slender waist seemed too delicate to be grasped, and her straight, long legs were pressed tightly together...
Bathed in the dim light of the cave and the glow of the magical herbs, it was breathtakingly beautiful!
"Ah!" Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed, instantly waking up from her cultivation state. She hugged her arms to her chest, her pretty face flushed red, so ashamed that she wished she could disappear into the ground.
Ling Ye was also stunned for a moment, then casually looked away, took out a spare robe from his soul tool, and precisely draped it over her body, covering up the blood-pumping spring scenery.
"Focus on refining the medicinal power, don't get distracted." His voice remained calm, as if he hadn't seen anything at all.
Zhu Zhuqing wrapped her robe tightly around herself, which carried Ling Ye's scent. Her cheeks were burning, and her heart was pounding like a drum. She didn't dare to look up at him.
She forced herself to calm her mind and continue to guide the surging medicinal power within her body.
After an unknown amount of time, the effects of the medicine finally subsided.
Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes, her purple eyes gleaming with a sharp light, and her entire demeanor underwent a dramatic change!
Her skin became whiter and more delicate, her appearance more stunningly beautiful, and her figure seemed to have become more perfect and captivating.
More importantly, she felt her body was infinitely lighter and full of power. Although her soul power was still sealed, its quantity and quality were probably far greater than before!
She subconsciously summoned her martial spirit.
A flash of light appeared, and a more graceful, jet-black phantom of a spirit cat appeared behind her.
The moment her martial spirit appeared, the light around her seemed to dim, as if it had merged into the shadows.
"My martial soul..." Zhu Zhuqing could clearly feel that her martial soul had not only become stronger, but had also undergone a positive mutation!
With a thought, her body instantly transformed into a faint black shadow, silently appearing in another corner of the cave!
"Shadow Travel?" She was both surprised and delighted.
This seems to be a talent ability brought about by the mutation of the martial soul!
Moreover, she felt that her attack seemed to have a slight mental intimidation effect!
This is a huge improvement!
She looked at Ling Ye excitedly, only to find him looking at her with a half-smile.
She then remembered her earlier embarrassment, and her cheeks, which had just returned to normal, flushed red again. She quickly lowered her head and whispered, "Th...thank you..."
This time, the gratitude was more sincere than ever before, filled with thanks and a touch of unusual emotion.
This man not only saved her time and time again, but also bestowed upon her such immense fortune.
He is powerful and mysterious, seemingly casual yet possessing a meticulous mind...
Who exactly is he?
This question had never lingered in her mind so intensely.
What arises with these questions is a strong curiosity and an irresistible urge to explore.
Ling Ye looked at her blushing face and her increasingly dazzling purple eyes, and smiled: "The effect is good. Now, it's time to think of a way to break the seal on your soul power."
With a flick of his wrist, he took out several different medicinal herbs, his gaze falling on the most beautiful and vibrant Acacia Heartbreak Red.
"But before that, perhaps we could try this first..."
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