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Chapter 155, page 170: Wan Yao Nu's Special Physique

Lu Chen placed the package slung over his shoulder on the table, as if it were an insignificant trinket.

Then he looked at Wanwan and said:

"Injured again?"

"Yes."

Wanwan smiled and nodded lightly, her subtle expression suggesting that being injured was a good thing.

"Who injured you this time?"

"Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling."

"Hmm? When you were at Duba Manor, weren't you surrounded and attacked by a large group of experts and generals including Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, and Shang Xiuxun, and only suffered minor injuries? Why do you seem to be seriously injured this time?"

Wanwan was injured and her breathing was unstable, but Lu Chen's spiritual sense had just been greatly enhanced, and he easily judged that her injuries were not serious.

"Isn't it because of you?"

Wanwan pursed her lips slightly and said softly.

"because I?"

Lu Chen was speechless.

"What makes you say that? I didn't even fight you today."

Wanwan gave a soft hum:
"I was injured by the combined attack of Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling. Their true qi is yin and yang, and their spiral force combining the two qi blasted my Heavenly Demon Force Field on the spot, making me vomit blood. I still have difficulty breathing and my chest hurts terribly."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently pressed it to her chest, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, striking a pose reminiscent of Xi Shi holding her heart.

Lu Chen was about to say, "What does this have to do with me?"
The words were on the tip of my tongue, but I suddenly stopped awkwardly.

He suddenly remembered that, according to rumors, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling used this Yin-Yang fusion technique when they assassinated Ren Shaoming, and even shattered one of Ren Shaoming's meteor hammers with a single blow.

Afterwards, they even claimed that this ultimate move, combining Yin and Yang energies, was inspired by Lu Chen...

"You finally remembered?"

Wanwan clutched her heart, staring intently at Lu Chen. Seeing him hesitate, a slightly smug smile crept onto her lips.

"See, I told you it was because of you, didn't I?"

Lu Chen shook his head:
“However, I did not ask you to cause trouble for Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling. If you go and fight them and get injured, you will only be asking for trouble.”

Wanwan knew his temperament, so she didn't argue with him. She just blinked her eyelashes and looked at him pitifully.
"Wan'er brought this on herself, but her injuries are indeed quite severe today. For the sake of our past friendship, Brother Lu, could you treat Wan'er's injuries one more time?"

"If you keep acting recklessly, our past friendship will soon be completely worn away."

Lu Chen said expressionlessly.

"I won't do it again next time!"

Wanwan knew, of course, that continuing to make a fuss would only backfire, so she clasped her hands together and pleaded softly:
"Please, Brother Lu, this is the last time."

"I hope so."

Lu Chen dragged a chair over and sat down on the edge of the couch, then suddenly asked:

"Was the Empress Yin also at Manqing Courtyard before?"

"Ah."

"It seems the Queen of the Underworld intends to attack me?"

"Yes. But Wan'er reminded Master that Dugu Feng and you have a close relationship. If she attacks you, Dugu Feng will definitely take action. Since Dugu Feng has already taken action, You Chuhong will not stand idly by. It's probably impossible for her to kill you."

"So, I owe you a favor again?"

"It was just something I said casually, nothing much."

Lu Chen didn't say anything more, and raised his palm.

Wanwan consciously assumed a cross-legged sitting posture, placing her palm against Lu Chen's palm.

Then, a surge of Yang energy slowly flowed from Lu Chen's palm and into Wanwan's palm meridians.

As the Yang energy flowed in, Wanwan experienced that strange sensation again, as if her meridians and acupoints were about to melt.

Furthermore, Lu Chen's true energy today seems to have undergone some kind of magical change compared to last time.

As a result, the feeling that her meridians and acupoints were about to melt was even deeper and stronger than before, but it did not make her feel uncomfortable. Instead, it gave her a feeling of warmth and comfort, like when she was in a dark and cold place where she had been for a long time and her whole body was cold to the bone, and then the sunlight suddenly shone in and enveloped her.

The comfortable and pleasant sensation that spread from her meridians throughout her body made her tremble slightly, and a blush rose on her cheeks.

A sweet, soft moan involuntarily escaped her delicate nose, making one's heart tremble. Her bright eyes became misty and alluring, and her body seemed so limp that she might collapse at any moment.

"Be serious, you're healing."

Lu Chen gave a casual reminder.

Wanwan pursed her lips, giving him a look that seemed both pleased and reproachful, before she began to use the healing technique that Lu Chen had taught her last time. She activated her Heavenly Demon True Qi, which merged with Lu Chen's Yang True Qi, giving rise to a mysterious life force.

This time, Wanwan discovered that the vitality generated when she merged with Lu Chen's true energy was more potent than before, and the injuries to her meridians and acupoints healed faster than last time.

So, Lu Chen's skills have greatly improved?
No, the strength of the true energy doesn't seem to have increased much compared to last time; it's only slightly improved.

The changes today seem to be simply due to a change in the nature of his true energy, and he has become more subtle in his control, making the changes more agile and better suited to her Heavenly Demon True Energy.

This discovery made Wanwan even more excited, and she felt that her previous idea was definitely feasible and she would definitely bring it up later.

Due to the miraculous changes in her true energy upon landing, her healing efficiency greatly increased, and in less than an hour, Wanwan's injuries were completely healed.

When Lu Chen tried to withdraw his true energy, Wanwan used the same trick again, turning her Heavenly Demon True Energy into a vortex that pulled and entangled Lu Chen's true energy.

Lu Chen raised an eyebrow:
You still dare to act recklessly?

Haven't you learned your lesson from last time?
The nature of the true energy immediately changed, and the Yang-type true energy became extremely sharp and tough, making it impossible for even the Heavenly Demon True Energy to absorb it.

As soon as the true energy changed, Wanwan's Heavenly Demon True Energy vortex dared not pull any further and quickly retreated.

Lu Chen, without any hesitation, once again activated his true energy, circulating it through Wanwan's meridians.

This time it was heavier than the last, causing Wanwan's delicate body to tremble uncontrollably. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her cheeks, neck, and even her entire body were flushed with a rosy hue. From her delicate nose, she couldn't help but let out soft moans that sounded like sobs and were easily misunderstood.

Only when Lu Chen finally finished his lesson and withdrew his true energy did Wanwan exhale a long breath. She slumped weakly onto the couch, her body covered in fragrant sweat, which made her white clothes slightly translucent, clinging tightly to her skin and outlining her beautiful, undulating curves.

Then the blush faded from her cheeks, and her face turned mostly pale, with only two faint traces of red remaining on her cheeks. Coupled with a few strands of hair stuck to her forehead and cheeks with sweat, she gave people a strange feeling of being both weak and excited.

"Brother Lu, how cruel you are, torturing Wan'er like this again..."

She looked barely breathing, her eyes hazy as she gazed at Lu Chen. Her body would occasionally twitch slightly, and her delicate, translucent feet were taut, with her ten pearl-like toes curled tightly together.

This sight made Lu Chen's eyes look strange:
His punishments were anything but gentle.

When the sword's true energy flows through her meridians, it causes Wanwan to feel a pain as if she were being pricked by needles or cut by knives.

It's one thing that Wanwan endured the pain without crying out, but then she actually did this...

It was similar to how Rong'er and Mo Chou were when their souls were flying away, crying and begging for mercy.

Could this enchantress have some kind of special constitution, or even some strange tendencies?
Just as he was muttering to himself, he heard Wanwan say softly:
"Actually, Wan'er just wanted to try out an idea..."

Lu Chen said calmly:
"Whatever you want to try, just say so. There's no need to do anything that could cause misunderstandings." The Heavenly Demon True Qi is of a strange nature. It can devour the true qi of others and can also inject the Heavenly Demon True Qi into the body of others, entangled like a maggot in a bone for many years, causing great torment until the person is exhausted and dies.

Therefore, regardless of Lu Chen's opinion of Wanwan, and regardless of whether his "Heart Sword" issued a crisis warning, as long as Wanwan attempts to do something outside of the plan, he will decisively interrupt her and punish her.

Because he didn't know when Wan Yaonu would change her mind.

If you are completely unaware of her, then you are undoubtedly being irresponsible to yourself.

"Tell me, what exactly do you want to try?"

Last time, Wanwan made up her mind that if she had another chance, she would honestly and seriously express her thoughts.

But now that the time has come, she still couldn't help but reveal her enchanting nature.

This may be her psychological weakness—growing up in the treacherous place of the Yin Gui Sect, she has no memory of anything before joining the sect, and has never interacted normally with anyone. She only knows how to scheme, deceive, and hide a knife behind a smile. Even her true nature is being constantly worn down and suppressed, and she has almost lost the ability to be "frank".

After yet another childish prank, when Lu Chen asked her what she wanted to try, Wanwan, who originally wanted to speak her mind in one go, couldn't help but feel guilty and short of breath, and couldn't say what was in her heart.

This is not just a lack of frankness.

Some are afraid to be frank.

She was afraid of being rejected by Lu Chen.

Because "dual cultivation" is an extremely private matter, even normal palm-to-palm true qi dual cultivation can only exist between the closest and most trusted people.

And she, Wanwan, is a Yin Gui demoness.

Will Lu Chen place almost complete trust in her?
Although he didn't show any unusual feelings towards her after learning that she was the Yin Gui Demoness, his tone was never polite whenever he mentioned the Yin Gui Sect.

As for helping her heal her wounds...

When healing, her vital energy circulates within her body. Even if she were to harbor any ill intentions, her meridians and acupoints would become the primary battleground.

Judging from how he immediately changed the nature of his true energy as soon as he sensed something was wrong, and even punished her severely, it's clear that deep down he was still wary of her.

Okay, it's right to be cautious.

It would be foolish not to be vigilant.

Because she didn't know if she might suddenly become possessed and do something she would regret.

After all, she was the most outstanding Yin Gui demoness in history.

After years of arduous training and cultivation of demonic arts, even she herself was unsure of what her true nature had become.

Her mind raced, but Wanwan ultimately didn't voice her thoughts. Instead, with a weak yet alluring gaze, she looked at Lu Chen with a mixture of reproach and resentment, and said softly:

"They originally wanted to say it, but you're so heartless, so they suddenly don't want to say it anymore."

Lu Chen shook his head:
"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't. Your injury has healed considerably, hasn't it?"

Wanwan looked aggrieved:
"Are you already so eager to get rid of me?"

"No."

"No?" Wanwan's eyes lit up. Could it be that you've had a change of heart and are going to treat me, the injured person, kindly?

It turned out she was overthinking it.

Lu Chen pointed to the bed:
"You sweated a lot just now, and soaked my sheets. If your injury has healed well, get up and wash the sheets and hang them up to dry."

"..."

Wanwan stared wide-eyed in disbelief:

"you!"

Lu Chen's eyes were calm, and his tone was firm:
"This is non-negotiable."

"I……"

Wanwan felt increasingly aggrieved:

"They have long since cultivated innate true qi, their physique is pure, and their true qi protects them at all times. They can walk barefoot without getting a speck of dirt on them, and their bodies are spotless, clean and fragrant..."

Lu Chen didn't speak, he just stared at her.

Wanwan pouted in frustration, got out of bed, jumped to the edge of the couch, and sadly gathered up the sheets.

Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction and said:
"After washing and hanging the sheets to dry, you can leave. Try not to get injured again in the future."

"Humph."

Wanwan snorted, picked up the bed sheet, stomped her bare feet on the floor with a loud thud, and stormed off.

Lu Chen watched Wanwan's back, which clearly showed her anger, and after she left, he dragged the table to the window, opened the window, and then unwrapped the lead box, opened the lid, and revealed the He Shi Bi jade inside.

The starlight and moonlight shining through the window dimmed as soon as they fell on the He Shi Bi jade.

Lu Chen carefully observed and sensed the changes in the He Shi Bi jade.

Such changes are normally extremely difficult to detect.

However, after being strengthened by the He Shi Bi, Lu Chen's Heart Sword cultivation increased dramatically, and his perception became increasingly refined and subtle. In addition, he absorbed most of the original power stored in the He Shi Bi, and had established a special connection with the He Shi Bi.

At this moment, with careful perception, even though the divine light of the He Shi Bi was contained and no longer radiated any alien power, he could still sense that the He Shi Bi was absorbing some kind of invisible and intangible special energy, gradually restoring its alien power reserves.

Observe and perceive for a moment.

Lu Chen picked up the lead box again, walked to the center of the room where the starlight and moonlight couldn't reach, held the lead box out with one hand, quietly sensed it for a while, raised his eyebrows slightly, and muttered to himself:

"Is it not necessary to be under the light of stars and moon to absorb that special energy?"

Indeed, even when the starlight and moonlight did not reach it, the extraordinary power of the He Shi Bi was slowly recovering, but the recovery speed was about 30% slower than when it was illuminated by the starlight and moonlight.

After closing the lead box and sensing it for a while, this time, the speed at which the He Shi Bi's power recovered was less than one-tenth of what it had been under the starlight and moonlight.

"So, when I can take care of it myself, I can place it under the starlight and moonlight. If I'm not there, I'll leave the box open and put it in the house. Speaking of which, wouldn't it recover faster if I put it in the sunlight during the day?"

As the saying goes, "the essence of the sun and moon," since the He Shi Bi could radiate supernatural power both day and night, there is no reason why it could only absorb cosmic energy at night and not during the day.

"Try again when it's light..."

Just then, a shout suddenly came from outside:
"You audacious vixen, how dare you come here!"

Then came the sounds of clothes rustling through the air, swords whistling, and clashing energies, as well as the rather frivolous teasing of the demoness Wan:
"Dugu Feng, don't you find it cumbersome to have your bouncing breasts like that? If I were you, I would tie your breasts up tightly with a cloth..."

"Witch, are you jealous of me?"

"What a joke, why would I be jealous of you..."

bang bang bang...

After another clash of energies, the demoness's voice gradually faded into the distance:
"It's getting late, I have to go now, otherwise I'll get yelled at if I disturb the neighbors' sleep..."

Dugu Feng did not pursue them.

She suddenly bumped into the Yin Gui demoness in Lu Chen's courtyard. Suspecting that the Yin Gui sect was about to launch a major retaliation, she was worried about Lu Chen's safety. After driving away the demoness, she flew towards the main house.

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