Yang Guo: I'm invincible in the opening battle against Aunt Guo!

Soon it will be time for detoxification again!

Yang Guo arrived right on time!

The third "detoxification" at the hour of Xu (7-9 PM).

It began in silence between the two.

The soft glow of the pearl in the secret chamber elongated the figures embracing tightly on the Tai Chi diagram and projected them onto the stone wall.

This time, it lasted for nearly an hour.

As the cycle gradually came to a halt, the energy that returned caused Yang Guo's dantian to expand again, and the barrier of the first-class mid-stage was broken through naturally.

Huang Rong lay on her side on the stone bed, her back to him, her shoulders rising and falling slightly, her breath long but weak, her early stage of Grandmaster realm further solidified.

Even the profound Daoist principles of the "Yin Yang Harmony Chapter" have left an even deeper imprint on her inner strength.

"Let's do it here tonight..."

Her voice was hoarse, heavy with weariness. Without turning around, she said, "The toxicity... might flare up again at midnight. Going back and forth... would only increase the risk."

This means incorporating the nighttime into the "healing" period.

Yang Guo remained silent.

He understood that this was not an invitation, but a helpless choice made under harsh reality.

"Yes," he replied in a low voice, walked to the corner of the stone chamber, sat down cross-legged, and began to regulate his breathing to consolidate his newly broken-through realm.

The secret room fell silent, with only the sound of their long, drawn-out breaths.

After an unknown amount of time, around midnight, Huang Rong's body indeed began to tremble slightly again, as the residual poison in her body began to stir once more.

She didn't say anything, she just curled up a little.

Yang Guo approached silently.

……

Time flows by in cycles.

Yang Guo couldn't remember how many times this had happened.

He felt his internal energy growing larger and more refined, like a snowball rolling downhill.

The operation of the "Yin Yang Harmony Chapter" is becoming increasingly smooth and natural.

The fusion between his inner energy and Huang Rong's became increasingly deep and close.

Through this extremely frequent contact and energy exchange, a strange connection, almost like a blood bond, was established between the two.

He could vaguely sense that the poison in her body was being refined and extracted little by little, and he could also feel the coldness of despair and shame intertwined deep in her heart, as well as the occasional faint throbbing of her growing power.

As the first rays of grayish-white light stubbornly seeped into the secret chamber through the tiny ventilation holes above the stone door, the final cycle was finally completed.

"boom--!"

It felt as if something inside Yang Guo had exploded!

It was not a painful explosion, but an ultimate fulfillment and sublimation.

Simultaneously, a pleasant humming sound emanated from all four limbs and the eight extraordinary meridians. Within the dantian, the internal energy was no longer in a gaseous state, but began to condense, compress, and transform into a more solid and explosive liquid true essence!

My pores opened up, expelling some fine, grayish-black impurities. My mind was clearer than ever before, and my senses were heightened!

The day after tomorrow, early stage!

Overnight, he crossed the barrier of the first-class peak and officially stepped into the ranks of the acquired martial artists!

This is a qualitative change, signifying that his internal strength, both in quantity and quality, has leaped to a new level.

More importantly, he had a night of deep dual cultivation with Huang Rong, who was at the Grandmaster level.

His foundation was honed to an exceptionally strong and solid level, and his true essence was incomparably pure, far surpassing that of ordinary beginners in the Acquired Realm.

Almost at the same time, a low, muffled sound came from Huang Rong's body.

Her aura suddenly surged, then quickly receded, but the pressure from the Grandmaster realm became even more refined and profound.

The night of "torture" and the infusion of enormous energy actually stabilized her cultivation at the early stage of Grandmaster, and she took a big step steadily toward the middle stage.

Her pale face regained some color.

However, the weariness in his eyes and the complex emotions that ran deep in his bones were so intense that they could not be dispelled.

She slowly sat up, her movements somewhat stiff.

The silk shirt was already soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to her body and outlining her breathtaking curves.

She didn't tidy herself up immediately; instead, she hugged her knees, buried her face in her arms, and remained motionless.

After a long silence, she finally said in an extremely hoarse voice, "It's dawn...you should go."

Yang Guo snapped out of his reverie of the breakthrough and looked at the huddled figure, a strange tightness gripping his heart.

He said in a low voice, "Aunt Guo, please... take care of yourself. I'll come again tonight."

Huang Rong did not respond, but nodded slightly, the gesture so small it was almost imperceptible.

Yang Guo said no more and quietly put on his outer robe.

He walked to the stone gate and looked back once more.

Under the bright light of the pearl, the figure appeared exceptionally thin and lonely.

He sighed quietly, activated the mechanism, and the stone door slid open a crack, allowing him to slip out.

Outside, the morning light was faint, and the sea breeze was crisp, carrying the faint fragrance of peach blossoms and the salty taste of the sea, instantly dispelling the rich and ambiguous atmosphere inside the enclosed room.

Yang Guo took a deep breath, feeling as if he had been transported to another world.

He channeled his newly acquired inner strength, his figure gliding up the path like a wisp of smoke, and quickly returned to Tingtao Garden.

On the way, he encountered a mute servant who was up early to clean. When the servant saw him returning from the west side of the island, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes, but he quickly lowered his head and bowed respectfully.

Yang Guo remained calm, nodded slightly, and continued walking.

Back at Tingtao Garden, he quickly took a bath and changed his clothes, washing away his fatigue and the faint fragrance.

Feeling the surging liquid true essence flowing within his body, although his spirit was slightly tired from not sleeping all night, his physical condition was surprisingly good and full of energy.

Remembering his promise to Guo Fu, he changed into a clean blue robe and went straight to the training ground outside Rongxiang Xiaozhu.

Guo Fu was indeed waiting there, casually gesturing with a wooden sword.

Upon seeing Yang Guo, her eyes lit up, then she pouted:

"Brother Yang Guo, you seem to be a little later today than yesterday!"

"I'm sorry, Sister Fu. I gained some insights from practicing yesterday and spent a little more time thinking about them."

Yang Guo smiled slightly, his expression calm and composed.

He had deliberately concealed his early-stage cultivation level, only revealing an aura slightly stronger than yesterday, showing progress without being too shocking.

Guo Fu looked him over and thought that Brother Yang Guo seemed to be in exceptionally good spirits today.

Her eyes were particularly bright, and it seemed like... she was a little different, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what was different.

"Fine, I forgive you!"

She quickly dismissed her questions, raised her wooden sword, and exclaimed, "Come on! I lost to you yesterday, but I'm going to win today!"

The two began sparring again.

This time, Yang Guo's control over his power was even more exquisite and subtle.

He still used the Falling Flower Divine Sword Palm and basic sword moves to deal with the situation, but the connection of the moves, the timing of the moves, and the release of the power all exuded a sense of naturalness.

Often, before Guo Fu could even execute half of her sword move, his wooden sword would already be waiting at the opening, forcing her to change her strategy.

Guo Fu became increasingly alarmed and resentful as the fight progressed.

She clearly felt that she was more focused and her swordsmanship was faster than yesterday.

But why do they become even more hesitant and restrained in front of Yang Guo?

"I'm not fighting anymore!" After dozens of moves, Guo Fu jumped away, panting.

She threw down the wooden sword, her face falling.

"Brother Yang Guo, you must be going easy on me! How did you become so much stronger overnight?"

Yang Guo sheathed his sword, his breathing steady.

"Sister Fu is joking. I only received some guidance from Aunt Guo yesterday and then pondered it on my own all night, and I have gained some understanding. Sister Fu's swordsmanship has actually improved very quickly, but you are a little impatient and your moves are outdated."

"Really?" Guo Fu asked, still somewhat skeptical.

But hearing Yang Guo praise her progress, she felt a little happy. "Then what should I do?"

Yang Guo patiently pointed out the stagnation in her transitions between moves, as well as some minor issues with her exertion.

Now that his perspective has broadened, his guidance is incisive yet gentle.

Following his instructions, Guo Fu felt much better and admired him even more.

"Brother Yang Guo, you know so much!" Guo Fu looked at him with bright eyes, then suddenly leaned closer and lowered her voice.

"Hey, after you went back yesterday, did you notice anything unusual about my mother? I thought I heard a slight noise from Rongxuan's side last night, but the mute servant said that Mother has been in seclusion and meditating..."

Yang Guo felt a slight chill in his heart, but his face showed a look of doubt:

"Oh? I went to bed early last night to regulate my breathing and didn't notice. Aunt Guo's skill is profound. It's common for her to make some noises when she's in seclusion, like a slight flow of energy or testing her martial arts. Sister Fu, don't worry too much. Aunt Guo is a lucky person and will surely recover soon."

His words were reasonable, and after thinking about it, Guo Fu also felt that they made sense, and perhaps she was overthinking it.

With such high martial arts skills, it's perfectly normal for my mother to make some noise when she's in seclusion.

"Hmm... I hope Mother gets better soon."

Guo Fu nodded, temporarily suppressing her doubts, and then pestered Yang Guo with questions.

As noon approached, Yang Guo used the excuse that he needed to consolidate his cultivation.

He politely declined Guo Fu's invitation to have lunch together and returned to Tingtao Garden.

As he closed the door, the gentle smile on his face gradually faded.

He sat cross-legged, feeling the acquired true energy flowing through his body, but the image of Huang Rong curled up on the stone bed in the early morning floated into his mind.

"System, check-in."

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Yang Guo played with the black silk that had suddenly appeared in his hand, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

A slight smile then flashed across his lips!

Aunt Guo will wear it then.

Look at this little gadget that can increase attack speed.

Just how exciting is it!