Chapter 108 Affection

Inside the cave, the campfire flickered, its light reflecting in Bai Li and Xue Bing's eyes.

Their clothes were soaked by the drizzling rain.

Bai Li was the first to take off his outer garment and casually hang it on a rock next to the campfire. Xue Bing blushed and shyly took off her outer robe as well, hanging it next to his clothes by the campfire to dry the moisture on her wet clothes.

Bai Li took out a soft velvet robe from his bag and spread it on the rock. With a surge of true energy, he dispelled the cold air in the cave.

Xue Bing's pretty face flushed red, her eyes darting away as she nestled shyly in Bai Li's arms, her body slightly burning. Bai Li glanced at the pitch-black sky outside the cave entrance, where a torrential downpour was pouring down, the sound of the rain pattering loudly, and said, "It seems this rain isn't going to stop anytime soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, a cool breeze blew in from the cave entrance, carrying the damp chill of rain. Xue Bing snuggled closer to him.

Bai Li smiled; this moment was truly blessed by the heavens.

Previously, in order to rush to the Potala Palace to find the "Heaven-Shattering and Earth-Striking Spiritual Technique", the two of them slept in each other's arms every night, but they always slept fully clothed and had never been so close before.

Now that I have the cultivation technique and a beautiful woman in my arms, I would definitely regret it if I missed such a wonderful time.

The self-care hand began to wander restlessly up and down, touching a piece of smooth, tender flesh.

Xue Bing's cheeks flushed crimson, her chest heaved, her breathing became rapid, her long eyelashes trembled gently, and her eyes were filled with shyness; she was moved.

Bai Li lifted her chin, and her watery eyes were already misty.

"Bingbing, you are so beautiful!" Bai Li smiled, slowly lowered his head, and kissed her soft lips.

"Ugh!!"

Xue Bing stiffened for a moment, then completely relaxed. An indescribable warmth spread through her mind, and she slumped softly into Bai Li's arms, her jade-like arms outstretched, hooking around his neck.

After an unknown amount of time, their lips parted, their eyes lingering, reluctant to part.

Bai Li gazed at her intently, his eyes burning, and murmured, "Bingbing!"

No further words were needed; their feelings were already clear to each other.

Xue Bing's eyes rippled, and her voice, as sweet as cotton soaked in water, softly said, "Please, my lord, have mercy on me!"

Bai Li leaned down, getting close to her snow-white skin, his tone extremely gentle: "Don't worry, I will never let you suffer any injustice."

After a long time, the turmoil gradually subsided.

Xue Bing's face was still flushed, and her breathing was even; she had fallen into a deep sleep.

Bai Li gently pulled her closer to him, lowered his head and kissed her forehead lightly before entering his Origin Space.

Upon entering the space, Zongwu Baili felt several gazes upon him, which puzzled him:

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What's going on? Why are you all staring at me?

One of them rolled his eyes and joked, "What were you doing just now, like a flashing light?"

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"Hey, I ran into a little trouble, but it's all resolved." Zongwu Baili scratched his head. "But what about you guys? Have you made any progress lately?"

Bai Li nodded and said, "Perfect timing. I just returned from Northern Qi and have obtained Ku He's 'Heavenly Dao Heart Method.' I'll share it with everyone now."

Zongwu Baili's eyes lit up: "What a coincidence! I also brought back two new cultivation techniques, which are exactly what everyone needs at this stage. Let's share them together."

One of them, Bai Li, rubbed his hands impatiently and urged, "Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up!"

Without further ado, the group simultaneously placed their palms on the central sphere of light, their minds connected, exchanging information.

Shao Ge Bai Li clapped his hands suddenly: "The Great Yin-Yang Intercourse Ode of the Great Mystery and the Great Spiritual Technique of Heaven-Changing and Earth-Striking are exactly what I need! The former harmonizes Yin and Yang, and the latter tempers the spirit. They are just the right things to do."

He immediately sat cross-legged under the sphere of light, immersing himself in its mysteries.

After an unknown amount of time, Bai Li of Qing Yu Nian opened his eyes, a faint blue halo emanating from them. He exclaimed in delight, "This 'Tai Xuan Yin Yang Da Jiao Fu' is truly wondrous! It not only harmonizes Yin and Yang but also absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, thereby strengthening the five internal organs. Where did you get your hands on it?"

Zongwu Baili touched his nose and said, "It was given to me by someone else, but I don't know exactly who it was from."

Naruto Hakuri looked on with envy. "How wonderful," he thought, "someone just casually gives me a martial arts manual. I still have to work hard to study it."

One of the people, Bai Li, looked at the digital Bai Li and joked, "This book, 'The Great Intercourse of Yin and Yang,' is quite suitable for you. Once you reach a certain level, I guarantee you'll shine brightly in your daily life and bring glory to the country."

Digital Bai was confused: "What do you mean? I don't understand?"

In the novel "Joy of Life," Bai Li explains with a smile, "Think about it, this cultivation technique can absorb the essence of the sun and moon, so wouldn't that mean you can practice it during the day or at night, cultivating it continuously around the clock?"

Digital logic suddenly became clear—Wow, that means it can run 24/7? A perpetual motion machine?

"Ahem." Digital Bai Li composed himself and said in a serious tone, "What are you talking about! I'm still a primary school student. My mind is all on cultivation. I don't think about those messy things."

"Shout!" one of them, Bai Li, mocked, "It's no fun if you keep pretending here."

The world of Shaolin Temple, the tomb of the swordsman.

The moment Bai Li opened his eyes, two thin white arcs of electricity shot out from them, disappearing in an instant.

He was delighted to feel the changes in his internal energy. "Such abundant vitality! I want to fight ten of them!"

Bai Li got up, pushed open the door, and walked into the courtyard.

The sun was shining brightly, and the temperature was just right.

The courtyard is small, about 30 square meters, with a bluestone table and four stone benches placed on the side.

The courtyard walls were covered with Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus tricuspidata).

Bai Li walked to the wall, gathered a wisp of pure white true energy at his fingertips, flicked his finger, and the true energy merged into a leaf of a Virginia creeper. In an instant, the leaf became even greener and brighter, full of vitality.

Nodding in satisfaction, Bai Li pushed open the courtyard gate and walked towards the Sword Casting Hall.

Along the way, every disciple of the Jianxin family they encountered, whether old or young, stopped and respectfully greeted them with cupped hands: "Good morning, Senior Brother Bai!"

During this period, Bai Li, relying on the Divine Hundred Refinements, has become quite famous in the Sword Heart Tomb, known to everyone.

Everyone at Sword Heart Tomb knew that the Sword Forging Hall had produced a once-in-a-century genius disciple. While others could only forge a single weapon in half a month, he could complete one perfectly in a single day.

Moreover, no matter what materials are in Bai Li's hands, he has a way to purify and refine them.

King Li Su personally summoned Bai Li, and after witnessing his sword-making skills and divine craftsmanship, he praised him highly and immediately appointed him as the manager of the Sword-Making Hall, a position second only to the head of the Sword-Making Hall.

Stepping through the gates of the Sword Forging Hall, the air was filled with the coldness of ironware and the heat of the furnace, and even the wind felt scorching.

In the distance, the furnaces roared and flames shot into the sky, and the clanging of hammers echoed incessantly, creating a bustling scene.

Upon seeing Bai Li, Li Kaiyuan, who was also in charge of the Sword Forging Hall, immediately stepped forward and patted his arm, saying, "Junior brother, you've come at the right time. Quickly help me take a look at the blueprints for the new sword I designed. Is there anything unreasonable about them?"

"Senior Brother Li, I haven't had breakfast yet."

Bai Li was filled with helplessness as she rubbed her arm, which had gone numb from being slapped.

Ever since he revealed his extraordinary skill in sword forging, everyone believed he possessed unparalleled talent. Every day, a group of people came to him to learn sword-forging techniques, either to study or to compete...

"Right, right!" Li Kaiyuan slapped his forehead and said, "Junior brother, I was too hasty. You go and have breakfast first. Once you're full, we can look at the blueprints slowly. No rush, no rush."

Bai Li shook his head helplessly and turned to go to the kitchen.

But he had just finished eating and hadn't even had a chance to rest when shocking news spread.

One day, Xiao Ruofeng, the Prince of Langya in Qicheng, rebelled and committed suicide at the execution ground.

Li Hanyi's sword points to Emperor Xiao Ruojin of the Ming Dynasty.

Li Xinyue returned severely injured, her life hanging by a thread.

The tomb master, Li Suwang, declared that he would spare no effort to save Li Xinyue's life.

Bai Li took two deep breaths, suppressing his excitement and worry—the opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived.

Li Xinyue, the person he had been longing for, he saved her and won her heart.

This would allow them to establish a firm foothold in Kenshin's family, gain more resources and trust, and even access the core secrets of Kenshin's Tomb.

He's determined to be Li Hanyi's adoptive father.

Inside the small house atop Sword Heart Cliff, Li Xinyue, her face ashen, leaned weakly against the window, gazing blankly at the sea of ​​clouds outside.

Her life has been full of misfortunes. First, she lost her husband, and now even the Prince of Langya, whom she had tried her best to protect, has died. Her heart is dead.

The physical pain is nothing compared to the pain in my heart.

Li Hanyi carried a bowl of Chinese medicine and tiptoed into the house. She placed the medicine on the table, looked at her mother's pale face, and felt a pang of heartache in her eyes. She gently called out, "Mother, I've brought the medicine. Please drink it while it's hot."

Li Xinyue slightly raised her eyes and looked at her daughter with gentle eyes: "Hanyi, don't bother. I know my injuries very well. There is no cure."

Li Hanyi bit her lip, her eyes slightly red, tears welling up in them.

She stepped forward and hugged Li Xinyue's arm, resting her head on her mother's shoulder, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Li Xinyue stroked her hair and said gently, "Hanyi, be good. After I'm gone, you must take good care of yourself and live a good life. Don't live such a tiring life like your mother."

"Mother, I don't want to hear you say this." Li Hanyi's voice choked with sobs, her fingers gripping Li Xinyue's clothes tightly, as if her mother would disappear if she relaxed even slightly.

Li Xinyue smiled gently, resting her head lightly on her daughter's head, cherishing this last moment of peace.

Meanwhile, inside the main residence of Kenshinzuka, Li Suwang paced back and forth anxiously, his face full of worry.

Ever since Li Xinyue became one of the Four Guardians of Tianqi, Li Suwang had been worried that this day would come. "To serve a ruler is like serving a tiger." Court struggles are always a matter of life and death.

Now that Li Xinyue has returned seriously injured, she refuses to step into the main residence and goes directly to Jianxin Cliff. It is conceivable that her injuries are truly beyond saving.

Xin Baicao carried a heavy medical kit into the house. This renowned physician, Li Suwang, had specially invited him to treat Li Xinyue.

Seeing Li Suwang looking at her with expectant eyes, Xin Baicao felt extremely sad, but could only shake her head helplessly and sigh: "Master, I'm sorry, I'm powerless. Miss Li's injuries are too severe, damaging her heart meridian and severing all her meridians. I am powerless to help her."

Li Suwang staggered suddenly, and quickly reached out to grab the armrest of the chair next to him to steady himself.

After a long while, his lips moved, but he couldn't make a sound, and he slumped his head helplessly.

"Sigh!" A heavy sigh escaped his lips. "Why is my daughter's life so miserable?"

The next day, news spread throughout the Sword Heart Tomb that Li Xinyue had succumbed to her injuries and there was no hope of recovery. The disciples discussed the matter with varying expressions, some expressing regret, some sympathy, and others feeling somewhat lost.

In the small courtyard, Bai Li stood in front of the bronze mirror, carefully tidying his clothes, then pushed open the door and stepped towards the main house.

Inside the main house, Li Suwang lay on a chair, his eyes closed in deep thought, looking haggard. He would not give up even if there was only a sliver of hope, but even the Immortal Physician Xin Baicao was powerless to help, so what could he do?

The steward entered, bowed, and said, "Master, Steward Bai from the Sword Forging Hall has arrived."

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Li Suwang opened his eyes, a hint of weariness flashing in them, and waved his hand: "Let him in."

"Yes."

When Bai Li entered the house, Li Suwang was already sitting upright in a chair, forcing himself to be energetic. On the surface, he showed no abnormality, but there was a trace of worry between his brows.

Bai Li stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Disciple Bai Li greets the Tomb Master."

A smile appeared in Li Suwang's eyes. He greatly admired this genius from the Sword Forging Hall. He raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities. What's wrong? Is the Sword Forging Hall running out of ore again? Or do you have some new ideas for forging swords?"

Bai Li scratched his head awkwardly. He had used up a lot of Jianxin's family's resources in order to practice Shenji Bailian.

"Master, I'm not here for ore this time. I heard that Miss is seriously injured, and I'm very worried. I wanted to ask about her condition and see if there's anything I can do to help."

Upon hearing this, Li Suwang's smile faded, and the house fell silent.

After a long silence, he sighed and patted the armrest: "You are very kind, but even the Immortal Physician Xin Baicao is powerless to help Xinyue with her injuries. I'm afraid she won't survive this ordeal."

Bai Li pondered for a moment, then said frankly, "Patriarch, I have a method that might work. Why don't you let me try it?"

Li Suwang's eyes narrowed sharply, his body leaned forward slightly, and his voice grew cold: "You also know medicine? Why have I never heard anyone mention it?"

As the leader of a powerful force, Bai Li is a shrewd and meticulous man. How could he easily believe that a sword-making disciple could heal an injury that even a medical immortal could not cure? He would inevitably suspect that Bai Li had ulterior motives.

Bai Li cupped his hands again, his expression utterly sincere, his tone firm: "Patriarch, I naturally do not possess medical skills, and my method is not medical at all. Rather, it utilizes a special technique to nourish Miss's meridians and repair her heart meridian. As for whether it will be effective, we will have to try it to know."

He paused, then added, "Please rest assured, Patriarch, I am utterly loyal to the Jianxin family and would never harm Miss."

Li Suwang stroked his beard, remaining silent. Bai Li had an impeccable background, being a direct descendant of the Sword Heart Tomb and a genius swordsmith.

He had seen Bai Li use the Divine Hundred Refinements, which was indeed incredibly mysterious. Perhaps there really was a way to save Xin Yue. Now that things had come to this, he had no other choice. Rather than watching his daughter die, he might as well let Bai Li give it a try—what if, just in case, it succeeded!

Li Suwang slowly opened his eyes, his tone resolute: "Fine, I'll trust you this once. I'll take you to Sword Heart Cliff to see Xinyue first. We still need to get her opinion on this matter."

Bai Li was secretly delighted. Just seeing Li Xinyue meant the matter was already more than half successful. He immediately expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your trust, Master. This disciple will certainly not disappoint you!"

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