From breaking the limits of the White Ape Fist to becoming a martial arts saint.

Chapter 168 Embracing a Beauty

"Zhen'er, this is an incredible opportunity!"

Su Yu took a deep breath and solemnly grasped her shoulders: "Remember, never tell anyone about this. Your Wood elemental energy can accelerate plant growth; if it's leaked, there will be a terrible disaster!"

Feeling the undeniable concern and protectiveness in Su Yu's words, Yang Zhen felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes reddened slightly.

"Yes, I know, Brother Su!"

"I've been consulting many ancient books these past few days, but I haven't found any relevant information. I don't know what happened. I haven't dared to tell my father and the others, for fear of putting them in danger."

"And the only powerful martial artist I trust is you, Brother Su!"

Seeing the bewilderment, helplessness, and dependence in her eyes, Su Yu felt a ripple in his heart.

This woman actually told me such an important secret; she really trusts me.

Su Yu gave her a few more instructions, and then told her about the ancient books he had read and his previous conjectures.

"Brother Su, is this what they call spiritual awakening?"

"It looks similar, but I'm not entirely sure! The most important thing right now is to figure out your abilities first, and then find ancient books to compare."

Upon hearing Su Yu's words, Yang Zhen immediately felt reassured.

"Brother Su, my Wood elemental energy can generate one unit every three days, and I can store up to three units. I still have one unit of spiritual energy in my body right now. This spiritual energy actually has an effect on people as well."

"Oh? What effect does it have on people?"

"Brother Su, let me—let me demonstrate for you."

"Um—don't move."

Yang Zhen blushed, but with a hint of decisiveness, she reached out and hugged him.

A cool, warm aura emanated from her, instantly enveloping Su Yu.

Yang Zhen looked up at Su Yu's handsome, masculine face, which was so close to hers. A hint of shyness flashed in her eyes, but more so, determination and love.

"He can also—restore people from fatigue, and even heal injuries!"

Before he could finish speaking...

She tiptoed, cupped Su Yu's face in her hands, and gently pressed her cool, soft red lips against his astonished gaze.

"Ugh————"

Their four lips touched.

There was no fierce plundering, only gentle giving.

Su Yu felt a cool and sweet scent slowly enter her body through the point where her lips and teeth met.

The spiritual energy was like a clear spring, instantly extinguishing the restless energy within. The previously tense and sore muscles received ultimate relief at this moment, and the fatigued spirit was soothed by a gentle hand.

Time seemed to stand still.

On the training ground, under the iron-hearted locust tree.

One is strong, the other is gentle; one is yin, the other is yang.

The two figures embraced tightly.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

Yang Zhen leaned against Su Yu, panting, her pretty face as red as a ripe apple, even her ears burning. She didn't dare look Su Yu in the eye, only burying her head in his chest, her voice barely a whisper: "Brother Su—are you feeling better now?"

Su Yu felt an unprecedented sense of comfort and tranquility within his body, and most of the fatigue from martial arts practice disappeared!

Is this the wondrous use of Yi Wood spiritual energy? It's practically a human-shaped elixir!

Su Yu was shocked. He looked down at the shy beauty in his arms and couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch her snow-white and delicate chin, forcing her to raise her head.

Looking into those big, watery eyes and those red lips that had just been kissed, Su Yu could no longer resist. He lowered his head and kissed her deeply again, this time taking the initiative.

After a passionate encounter, Su Yu felt all his fatigue disappear. He gently touched her forehead and said decisively, "Zhen'er, move to the Su residence."

Upon hearing these words, Yang Zhen's delicate body trembled slightly, her eyes instantly softened, and she leaned softly against him, responding softly, "Mmm—I'll do whatever Brother Su says."

The next morning.

The gates of the Su residence were wide open, and a carriage from the Yang family slowly drove in.

There was no grand display, only a few personal maids and simple formalities.

Su Yu stood at the door to greet them.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Yang Zhen stepped down with the help of her maid. She was dressed in an elegant home dress, and her hair was styled in a high bun, making her look instantly mature.

Behind her, Yang Ai also jumped off the carriage.

Today, Yang Ai was still wearing that fiery red outfit, looking energetic and vibrant, but her usually bright and lively eyes were now somewhat dim.

She watched as Su Yu gently took her sister's hand, and saw the natural intimacy and tacit understanding between the two. A bittersweet feeling welled up in her heart.

"My sister has broken through to the Martial Artist realm and awakened that amazing ability that can help Brother Su—but what about me?"

Yang Ai instinctively gripped the hilt of the sword at her waist.

"I've only attempted the breakthrough three times, and my Qi and blood aren't even fully developed yet, let alone breaking through to become a martial artist—"

A deep sense of anxiety enveloped her.

I want to help him, and I want to get closer to him—I don't want to drift further and further away from my sister and Brother Su!

"Little sister, what are you daydreaming about? Come in quickly."

Yang Zhen called out to her from afar.

"Oh! Here it comes!"

Yang Aiqiang suppressed the bitterness in her heart, forced a bright smile, and quickly followed after him.

In the inner courtyard, under the ironwood tree, dappled shadows fell on the two of them.

Su Yu took out a herb from the brocade box. It was entirely crimson with dark red veins on its leaves that looked like blood vessels. He carefully transplanted it into the soil next to the tree roots.

"Zhen'er, try this ten-year-old dragon blood grass."

Su Yu's eyes were filled with anticipation: "This precious medicine is extremely sensitive. Every month it grows, a little more blood-red vein will appear on its leaves. It's perfect for testing the effects of your Yi Wood spiritual energy."

"it is good."

Yang Zhen's expression was solemn. He took a deep breath and mobilized the Yi Wood spiritual energy within his body.

She extended her slender fingers, and the tip of her finger once again gathered that emerald green, glistening light, which she gently touched onto the crimson leaves of the dragon's blood grass.

"Buzz—"

The green light flowed like water seeping into sand, instantly disappearing into the grass stems.

However, this time there was no astonishing phenomenon of rapid changes in the vegetation.

The dragon blood grass trembled slightly, its leaves becoming thicker and redder, and its unique spicy medicinal aroma intensified before returning to calm.

"this----"

Looking at the herbs that hadn't grown much taller, Yang Zhen's beautiful face revealed a hint of undisguised disappointment. She bit her lip and said, "Why is the effect so poor? That weed before grew several times its original size in an instant—"

Su Yu activated his five senses, his eyes blazing, and accurately detected the tiny, newly grown blood-red vein on the leaf. Then, he plucked a small leaf tip, put it in his mouth, and chewed it carefully.

"The potency of the medicine has increased—roughly equivalent to the amount grown naturally for a month."

Su Yu swallowed the leaf, looked at Yang Zhen's dejected face, smiled, and ruffled her hair, comforting her, "That's normal. Wild grass is ordinary, but Dragon Blood Grass is a precious medicine! It needs more than a hundred times the spiritual energy to grow compared to wild grass. The fact that your little bit of spiritual energy could accelerate its growth for a month is already quite extraordinary!"

Su Yu wasn't lying to her. Now she can accumulate a stream of Yi Wood spiritual energy every three days, and each stream of spiritual energy can accelerate the growth of the wood for a month.

In other words, every three days you gain a month's worth of medication time. That's a full tenfold acceleration of time!

Su Yu's eyes gleamed. This meant that while others had to wait ten years to cultivate medicinal herbs, they only needed one!

Moreover, the more powerful the medicinal herb, the higher its value becomes with each year of growth. If this Yi Wood spiritual energy is used properly, it is simply an inexhaustible treasure trove!

Listening to Su Yu's confident analysis and praise, the disappointment in Yang Zhen's eyes dissipated, replaced by the sweetness and pride of being recognized.

"I'm content as long as I can help Brother Su."

"Help? This is more than just helping—"

Looking at her face, which was even more beautiful and charming under the shadow of the tree, Su Yu felt a slight stirring in his heart. He suddenly leaned close to her ear and sprayed his warm breath on her sensitive earlobe.

"Zhen'er, let's try using spiritual energy to restore the body next."

"brush!"

Yang Zhen's pretty face flushed bright red instantly, even her delicate earlobes turned crimson.

Her eyelashes trembled with embarrassment, but she didn't refuse. She simply closed her eyes shyly, leaned softly against Su Yu, and murmured as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Mmm—I'll do whatever you say, Brother Su—"