After completing their first Cultivate session with the Shui Family Sisters, Yu Qing walked straight toward the Poisonous Miasma Zone.
He had promised the Cloud-Shrouding Flower Emperor that he would transplant its clansmen from the Star Dou Great Forest to the surroundings of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; this was a massive project that required thorough preparation in advance.
In the following days, Yu Qing began a busy and fulfilling planning phase. He spent most of his time every day in the Poisonous Miasma Zone on the outskirts of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, carefully surveying the terrain, measuring the space, and meticulously planning the "new home" for the future Cloud-Shading Vines.
This was an extremely delicate task. He had to ensure that the transplanted Cloud-Shading Vines had enough growth space to enjoy the nourishment of the energy radiating from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, while also ensuring that Dugu Bo's poison formation and the Yin-Yang Two-Polarity Sect-Protecting Grand Formation he had later added remained intact. Holding the blueprints, he would sometimes be lost in deep thought and at other times mark key areas with spirit power, busy as could be.
After a busy day, Yu Qing returned to the house, and after enjoying a delicious dinner, he was pulled into her room by Purple Pearl for a night-long session of Yin-Yang Harmonization.
Thus, Yu Qing busied himself in the Poisonous Miasma Zone during the day, and whenever night fell, Yu Qing's "happy life" would begin.
His two wives, Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi, had just contracted their spirit souls, and their "demand" for Yu Qing was unprecedentedly high. Often, as soon as Yu Qing returned from the Poisonous Miasma Zone and finished dinner, before he even had a chance to catch his breath, he would be pulled into a bedroom by one of them with a flirtatious gaze and a charming smile.
"Husband~ You've worked hard today! Let Xiner/Ruyi 'reward' you properly~" Similar lines were played out almost every night.
Thus, sessions of hearty and beneficial Yin-Yang Harmonization became Yu Qing's fixed nightly program. Under the fiery "exploitation" of his beloved wives, he could enjoy a different charm every day.
As for the deeper level of Yin Yang Conjunction and deep Cultivate sessions, they were scheduled for a "group activity" once every four days. At that time, Yu Qing would participate with all his wives. The effect of this collective co-cultivation far exceeded one-on-one sessions; the spirit power, mental force, and Yin-Yang Power generated were not only greater in quantity but also purer in quality, greatly benefiting everyone.
In this way, planning the transplantation by day and diligently "paying his dues" at night, Yu Qing's schedule was packed and incredibly fulfilling.
One day, feeling that the planning was mostly in order, Yu Qing summoned Zi Ruyi's spirit soul—the Cloud-Shrouding Flower Emperor.
The Cloud-Shrouding Flower Emperor, in its mini flower fairy form, fluttered its transparent wings and hovered before Yu Qing. The unpredictable cloud crown atop its head swayed gently, emitting joyful mental fluctuations. After becoming a spirit soul, its strength had improved further, now exceeding the eighty-thousand-year level. Coupled with the mental force feedback from Zi Ruyi, its intelligence had become clearer, allowing it to engage in some simple communication.
"Look at these places," Yu Qing said to the Cloud-Shrouding Flower Emperor, pointing to the simple planning map he had outlined on the ground with spirit power. "These are the locations I've chosen for your clansmen's new home. These areas are rich in energy and won't damage the original protections. What do you think? If there's no problem, I'll head to the Star Dou Great Forest in a few days to begin the transplantation."
The Cloud-Shrouding Flower Emperor carefully "looked" at the plans, sensing the vast space set aside and the relatively mild energy environment (relative to the core area of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well). It conveyed emotions of satisfaction and gratitude, saying intermittently with its mental force: "It... is fine... thank... you..."
"Good." Yu Qing nodded. "Then it's settled."
Once the communication between man and spirit soul was complete, they returned together to the living area inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
At this moment, the mini Ember Dragon was perched on Duan Xin's shoulder as she teased her son, Dragon Yu, in the courtyard. Zi Ruyi was holding her daughter, Sandalwood Yu, while sunbathing, and the Cloud-Shrouding Flower Emperor flew over to join them.
The two spirit souls had now completely adapted to their new forms of existence. Furthermore, as their hosts' strength continued to rise, the power fed back to them caused them to grow stronger every moment. Consequently, they were in quite a good mood, occasionally exchanging mental fluctuations.
When they saw Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan playing happily, they both revealed expressions of surprise. They could clearly sense the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast aura from Xiao Wu. They were very surprised that Yu Qing could actually accept and protect a Spirit Beast in Human Form, which made them even more certain that choosing to become spirit souls and follow Yu Qing was an incredibly correct decision.
As for Dugu Bo, he often stood nearby with his hands behind his back, watching the two extraordinary spirit souls with eyes full of envy. Several times, he couldn't help but lean in toward Yu Qing and sigh, grumbling, "Madman Ye, oh Madman Ye, tell me... do I still have a chance... to contract a spirit soul like that? It's just too tempting!"
Every time, Yu Qing would laugh and pat his shoulder, giving the standard answer: "Old Poison, unless you have a stroke of incredible luck one day and awaken a second Spirit... otherwise... it's hard~ hard~ hard~"
This made Dugu Bo glare and huff every time, returning to fiddle with his poisons in frustration, yet his gaze still couldn't help but wander toward the Ember Dragon and the Cloud-Shrouding Flower Emperor... One morning, after the family had finished a harmonious breakfast, Yu Qing called for Father Zi and Father Duan to stop.
"My two fathers-in-law," he instructed, "please go and notify all the disciples now to drop everything they're doing and gather at the central square immediately."
"Gather? My virtuous son-in-law, is there some urgent matter?" Father Zi asked with some confusion. Father Duan also cast an inquiring look.
Yu Qing smiled slightly and explained, "In a little while... it's going to 'rain.' Tell everyone not to hide; just Cultivate peacefully in the rain. Also, have everyone try to collect some rainwater using basins, bowls, and other containers."
"Rain? Collect rainwater?" Father Duan looked up at the clear, cloudless sky, looking completely puzzled. "virtuous son-in-law, this... why is that?"
Before Yu Qing could answer, Duan Xin, who was teasing her son, cut in giggling, "Dad~ don't underestimate this 'rain'! That's the 'Rain of Life' condensed from pure Power of Life by my husband using his Martial Soul True Body and Domain power. Getting soaked once is comparable to taking a dose of potent tonic medicine. The collected rainwater will have many benefits for watering the herb fields or for daily drinking!"
"Power of Life turning into rain!" Hearing this, the two fathers-in-law immediately gasped, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief. However, they knew Yu Qing's methods were unfathomable; since he said so, it must be true.
"Good! We'll go right now." The two asked no more questions and immediately turned to hurry off and deliver the order.
Soon, all the Yin Yang Sect disciples within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, both men and women, received the notice. Although they were confused, out of absolute trust and adoration for Yu Qing, everyone quickly gathered at the central square, and each person brought a water container as instructed.
Yu Qing stepped onto the high platform in front of the square. His gaze swept over the dense crowd of disciples below, whose eyes were filled with curiosity and anticipation, and he smiled slightly without saying much.
The next moment, with a thought, a Golden Leaf Spirit, translucent like glazed glass with leaves crafted like gold and emitting endless vitality, emerged from his palm.
Following that, four black and five red—nine spirit rings far beyond common sense—rose sequentially from beneath his feet. Especially those five blood-red hundred thousand year spirit rings; the moment they appeared, the air in the entire square seemed to freeze! Even though they had seen it more than once, they were still deeply shocked.
Especially Shui Wuyue and Shui Wuxiang; having just become Yu Qing's Dao Companions and being unaware of his true strength, they were plunged into immense shock at this moment, unable to recover for a long time.
"Seventh Spirit Ability, Martial Soul True Body!" Yu Qing shouted low, and the seventh spirit ring suddenly burst with light. His body was instantly enveloped in brilliant emerald divine light. The life golden leaf transformed into a suit of emerald divine armor that attached to his body, and then the vast and pure Power of Life spread out from him like a physical substance.
"Life Domain, open!" With Yu Qing's low murmur, a massive emerald-green Domain that covered the entire interior space of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well suddenly expanded.
Within the Domain, everyone felt their pores open and their entire bodies become comfortable, as if every cell was cheering in joy.
Then, a miraculous scene occurred. High in the Domain, emerald-green light began to gather and condense... eventually turning into a pitter-patter of green drizzle falling from the sky. The rainwater contained life energy concentrated to the extreme.
"Rain! It's really raining! Green rain!" some disciples couldn't help but cry out in surprise.
"Quick! Cultivate quickly and collect the rainwater!" Soon, the crowd reacted, sitting down cross-legged one after another to operate their Cultivation Techniques while placing their containers beside them to catch the rain.
The Rain of Life fell on their bodies and was instantly absorbed by the skin, turning into a warm current that merged into their limbs and bones. Inhaling the air filled with rain, they also felt their internal organs refreshed, and the circulation of their spirit power accelerated by a few points.
The entire square fell into a silent and efficient surge of Cultivate sessions! Only the sound of raindrops falling and the long breaths of the people could be heard.
This Rain of Life lasted for a full half-hour. When the rain gradually stopped, Yu Qing deactivated his Martial Soul True Body and withdrew the Domain.
All the disciples gradually woke from their Cultivate states. The next moment, bursts of unbelievable cries of surprise and ecstatic cheers erupted in the square.
"I—my spirit power has increased by one level, and I just got my first spirit ring!"
"Me too! I've been stuck at level twenty-nine for half a year, and I've finally reached a Breakthrough to level thirty!"
"My old chronic injuries are all healed!"
"I feel like my Spirit has become more vibrant!"
Looking around, the interior of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well seemed to have been touched by a miracle. All the plants—whether the common medicinal herb seeds Yu Qing had previously asked Father Duan to purchase or the rare Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines naturally growing in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well—were now lush and growing at a startling rate. The ages of many medicinal herbs had visibly increased significantly. The air was filled with the refreshing scent of medicine and the breath of life, a Realm of thriving vitality where all things competed for growth.
Sensing all of this, a satisfied smile appeared on Yu Qing's face. The results of this Life Domain experiment were even better than he had anticipated.
He loudly announced to the disciples below, who were still immersed in ecstasy, "From this day forward, this 'Boon of Life' will be established as a weekly benefit of our Yin Yang Sect. It will descend once every seven days. I hope you all Cultivate diligently and do not waste this opportunity!"
"Long live the Sect Leader!"
"Thank you for your gift, Sect Leader!"
"We swear our undying loyalty to the Yin Yang Sect!"
On the square, mountain-shaking waves of gratitude and cheers instantly erupted. All the disciples were moved to tears, bowing devoutly in Yu Qing's direction one after another. They felt incredibly fortunate to have joined the Yin Yang Sect and to follow such a god-like Sect Leader.
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