Chapter 619 - 619: The Two Things Yao Gu Instructed

In the bedroom.

The very air seemed to freeze.

Jiang Xinghai carefully controlled the Primordial Yin Power, merging it with his own Primordial Yang Power to advance his cultivation.

Meanwhile, in another room, Yao Gu had also begun her own secluded cultivation.

Her Primordial Yang Power had been greatly replenished during the dual cultivation with Jiang Xinghai, and now she needed to cultivate to fully absorb it and convert it into her own strength.

Time slipped by quietly, and a dense aura of cultivation filled the air inside and outside the small wooden cabin.

Lin Yue sat alone by the Jasper Pool, her heart filled with anticipation for the future and concern for Yao Gu and Jiang Xinghai.

「The next morning.」

A vast and boundless, terrifying pressure suddenly erupted from Jiang Xinghai's bedroom.

The entire wooden cabin trembled because of it.

Lin Yue's body trembled uncontrollably.

'I'm just a normal person!'

She had stayed up all night, not only waiting for Jiang Xinghai and Yao Gu to emerge safely from their seclusion, but also eagerly anticipating Yao Gu teaching her the Art of Taming Men.

But after a whole night, before she could see Yao Gu emerge, Jiang Xinghai came out first.

Moreover, the immense aura that accompanied his emergence instantly stunned her, a mere mortal, into silence.

However, the pressure had come on strong, but it vanished just as quickly.

CREAK...

Jiang Xinghai's door slowly opened. His complexion was rosy, his eyes were bright, and his entire aura was much stronger than before.

That's right!

He had completely absorbed the Primordial Yin Power he had drawn from his master, Yao Gu, successfully breaking through to the peak late-stage of the Human Emperor Realm, all the way to the initial stage of the Guiyuan Realm!

A Guiyuan Realm cultivation base made one a top-tier expert in the Mortal World.

"Lin Yue, are you okay?"

When Jiang Xinghai saw Lin Yue curled up in a corner, looking terrified, he immediately rushed over.

"I... you... I'm okay." As the oppressive feeling vanished from her body, Lin Yue was gradually able to speak again.

"I succeeded!"

Jiang Xinghai laughed excitedly, then glanced around, his brow furrowing slightly. "My master... she hasn't come out of seclusion yet?"

"No." Lin Yue shook her head.

Jiang Xinghai's gaze grew more profound. 'That shouldn't be right. Master said her seclusion wouldn't be too long. Why is she taking longer than me?'

He quietly walked toward Yao Gu's room. The door was shut tight, a clear sign she was still in seclusion.

He didn't disturb Yao Gu, choosing instead to wait quietly to the side.

He knew that for a Cultivator, the final stage of seclusion was often the most critical; any disturbance could cause all previous efforts to be for naught.

"Lin Yue, you have dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep all night?"

Jiang Xinghai looked at the listless Lin Yue and slowly walked over. "You couldn't sleep because you were worried about Yao Gu and me, right?"

Lin Yue just smiled without responding.

"Here, sit down and meditate. I'll help you fall asleep easily. You'll ruin your health if you don't get some rest."

Jiang Xinghai took Lin Yue by the shoulders and gently guided her down onto a cushion. "Now, you need to completely relax. I guarantee you'll be in a deep sleep within a minute."

"You... you're not trying to hypnotize me, are you?" Lin Yue asked subconsciously.

Hearing this, Jiang Xinghai couldn't help but laugh. "Don't worry, I haven't learned Hypnosis. I'm going to use my Cultivation Skill to help you relax your body and mind, allowing you to fall asleep quickly. This will not only give you a full rest but also help your body recover."

"Are you sure?" Lin Yue felt a warmth in her heart as she looked into Jiang Xinghai's sincere eyes.

'Still, it feels a little awkward... falling into a deep sleep in front of this man...'

"We've already seen each other with complete honesty, and yet we haven't truly possessed one another. What are you afraid of?" Jiang Xinghai smiled, trying to ease Lin Yue's tension.

"Alright." Lin Yue stopped being suspicious and began to adjust her breathing, trying to relax.

Jiang Xinghai sat behind her and gently placed his palms on her shoulders. A gentle stream of True Qi flowed from his hands into Lin Yue's body. This True Qi was like warm sunlight, dispelling the fatigue and tension from her heart.

Feeling the nourishment of Jiang Xinghai's True Qi, Lin Yue's body gradually relaxed, and her mind slowly calmed.

Her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and her thoughts became hazy. In just one minute, she fell into a deep sleep.

Seeing that Lin Yue had fallen asleep, Jiang Xinghai's lips curled into a faint smile.

He rose quietly, covered her with a thin blanket, and then resumed his silent vigil outside Yao Gu's door. He prayed in his heart, hoping Yao Gu would successfully overcome this seclusion and emerge to see them soon.

「At noon!」

Yao Gu's door finally opened. She looked radiant, having clearly achieved a major breakthrough during her seclusion.

"Congratulations, Master. Your cultivation has reached a new level," Jiang Xinghai said, bowing respectfully to Yao Gu.

Yao Gu smiled and nodded. "Your progress is also significant. The vast wave of qi when you emerged from seclusion even moved me. Yet when I broke through, there was no great sign."

"Master, you have long since achieved the Unity of Heaven and Man and can conceal your aura at will. You don't need to be so modest in front of your disciple," Jiang Xinghai said with a laugh, scratching his head.

Yao Gu nodded with a smile. "It seems our Dual Cultivation Skill is remarkably effective. We both gained a great deal. Not bad."

"In that case, Master, would you like your disciple to serve you one more time?" Jiang Xinghai asked with considerable boldness.

"Absurd!"

Yao Gu's face hardened as she reached out and twisted Jiang Xinghai's ear. "Do you really think that just because you've favored your master, I'm now your woman? Don't you ever say such a thing again."

Although her words were harsh, there was a hint of warmth between the lines.

Besides, though his ear was being pinched, Jiang Xinghai felt no pain at all.

"I'll remember, Master. We can pretend this never happened," Jiang Xinghai stated his position.

"Well... it's impossible to pretend it never happened. I, for one, would like to keep this memory."

Yao Gu said this as she walked outside the cabin. "Do you want to forget?"

"If I have the choice, I don't want to forget this beautiful moment," Jiang Xinghai replied honestly, following her out.

"Fine. Your master grants you permission."

Yao Gu stretched languidly. "It's getting late. In half an hour, my in-name disciple, Fan Xing, will be here with a helicopter. It's time for you and Lin Yue to depart."

"But I can't bear to leave you, Master." Jiang Xinghai had only been in Kunlun for two days and already had to leave; he truly didn't want to go.

"But you have heavy responsibilities to bear."

"The Ji Family in the Imperial City, your Jiang Family, the promise you made to that big shot, and the impending invasion of the Celestial Profound Realm Shadow Sect—these are all things you must face. Living a life of comfort and privilege here with me is not your style," Yao Gu said solemnly, turning back to him.

Jiang Xinghai nodded silently. That was right!

He had to face all of this. There was no reason to stay here and enjoy himself.

"And remember two more small things."

Yao Gu turned and glanced toward Lin Yue, who was resting inside. A warm light flickered in her eyes. "First, when you get back, teach Lin Yue the Art of Taming Men on my behalf. Second, with your excellent physical condition, you should share it with your three senior sisters. Go and get it done when you return."