Dual cultivation makes you stronger, everyone else is a prodigy, and I'm the only one slacking

The maze was still in operation, but the tall walls blocked out the sunlight.

Yu Luoning leaned against the corner of the wall, her eyes closed, cultivating her spiritual energy.

If you look closely, you'll see that she has a semi-circular protective shield around her, thin but firmly isolating everything around her.

Outside the protective barrier, Feng Qiguang quietly watched her close her eyes and cultivate, and unconsciously became lost in thought.

These past few days have been absurd, but it is precisely this close bond that has made many things clear.

The lie was that she wasn't pregnant.

When Feng Qiguang first heard it, he was indeed a little annoyed.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that Yu Xiaoguai had it tough too. If I hadn't pushed her too hard at the beginning...

Why would she bother to come up with such a reason to protect herself?

He recalled their first meeting.

The absurd act of forcing two people to share a room in the cave of the Cloud Soaring Sect Master.

At that time, Yu Xiaoguai was trembling with fear and, in a way that could hardly be described as gentle, broke his Pure Yang Foundation Strengthening Technique, which he had cultivated for many years.

Since then, the Pure Yang Foundation Strengthening Method has never achieved great success again.

Feng Qiguang was extremely annoyed.

First, his path of cultivation was interrupted. Second, the dignified heir of the Feng family had his virginity lost in such a muddled way, and to someone who, at the time, seemed to be humiliating him.

Don't think women are the only ones with a strong obsession; men can sometimes be even more obsessed with this.

At that time, he was so heartbroken that he felt he was going to be ruined.

Feng Qiguang looked down at the person leaning against the wall, his gaze lingering for a moment, his feelings indescribable.

On the other side, Yu Luoning's consciousness was deeply immersed in cultivation.

The spiritual energy here is abundant, so dense that it seems to turn into mist.

She simply took out two hundred high-grade spirit stones from her Qiankun bag, which were still warm from being warmed up, and neatly arranged them around her.

With palms facing upwards, he simultaneously drew upon the spiritual power within the spirit stone and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, using both methods to accelerate his breakthrough.

Spirit stones can not only circulate as currency in the market, but also be used for cultivation. The spiritual energy sealed within them can be directly absorbed.

Such extravagant use is something ordinary rogue cultivators wouldn't even dare to dream of; 200 high-grade spirit stones spread out over a vast area.

A spirit stone that has exhausted its spiritual power will lose its luster and become a dull, ordinary stone.

Yu Luoning ate one piece after another without any psychological burden.

Money can be earned back; the most urgent task is to improve one's self-cultivation.

Before long, she felt a surge of spiritual energy flowing into her meridians, like a dam opening, which was extremely comfortable.

Time ticked by, and Feng Qiguang stood outside the shield, holding his breath and focusing on protecting her.

Suddenly, a wave of energy spread outwards from the inside, like dust being swept up by the wind.

He knew she had made a breakthrough.

But the next moment, Feng Qiguang's brows furrowed slightly.

Yu Luoning closed her eyes, her brows furrowed, as if she was trying her best to suppress something.

What's going on? Wasn't I already at level three of Qi Refining?

Why is the spiritual energy still surging?

Feng Qiguang couldn't help but worry that if these spiritual energies couldn't be unblocked, his meridians wouldn't be able to withstand them, resulting in serious injuries or even death from his body exploding.

"My little darling!"

Feng Qiguang called out softly, his tone unusually tense.

Suddenly, the discarded stones on the ground, which had already been used, trembled slightly.

next moment.

A wave of energy emanated from Yu Luoning and spread outwards with a roar!

Feng Qiguang raised his hand to shield himself, his sleeves being lifted by the air currents.

When the wind subsided, he looked again and saw that Yu Luoning had opened her eyes.

The purple lines that had spread across her face had now completely receded, turning into a faint purple birthmark on the left side of her face.

The right side of his face, no longer concealed, was now fully revealed.

Her skin was like jade, her features delicate and soft, and her eyes bright and clear, sparkling like stars.

For a moment, Feng Qiguang was slightly taken aback.

Is this Yu Xiaoguai's true face?

Feng Qiguang had too many questions, but before he could ask, he saw Yu Luoning stand up and wink at him.

She smiled slightly and said:

"Little Phoenix, in just a few days, I've actually broken through 20%? May I ask, can my talent compare to that of you prodigies?"

Feng Qiguang glanced down at her smug expression and said leisurely:

"He broke through two levels in the Qi Refining stage, from the second level to the fourth level of Qi Refining."

Yu Luoning nodded, straightened her back, and still had a hint of smugness on her face.

Feng Qiguang chuckled, "I reached the Foundation Establishment stage at the age of twelve. Little fellow Daoist, you still have a lot to work hard for."

Yu Luoning gave him a disdainful look and let out a long "Eh."

"Are you here specifically to annoy me? I used to think I was a genius, but compared to you real geniuses, it's just so frustrating."

Yu Luoning's tone was sour; she couldn't stand it, so she walked to his side and poked his abs through his clothes with her finger.

Just touching it makes me feel good.

She smiled and said, "So what if you're such a genius? You still fell for a mere Qi Refining cultivator like me!"

Every single one of the men who makes it into her catalog is an ordinary guy.

Feng Qiguang didn't speak, but his lips twitched slightly before he pulled the person into his arms.

"Breaking through two levels in a row is not uncommon, but you only took three days. As far as I know, no other prodigy in Beichuan has been able to do that."

Yu Luoning stared at his profile and couldn't resist leaning in to give him a quick kiss.

"I always thought you weren't good at praising people, Fellow Daoist Feng, you're quite the expert."

Feng Qiguang glanced at him, his expression unchanged, "I'm just telling the truth."

After speaking, he looked away, his gaze shifting from the center of her face to hers, his brows furrowing slightly.

He had seen a lot, but he had never heard of anyone sealing away their good looks.

Yu Luoning remained calm and touched her face. "Don't worry, there's just a little bit of bruising left. We'll find a solution after we get out of here."

"Even if I can't cure the poison, my right half of my face is enough to charm countless cultivators."

"..."

Feng Qiguang brushed the stray hairs from her face and asked, "You said your appearance was sealed away. What grudge do you hold against that person? Do you want me to help you take revenge?"

Yu Luoning paused, realizing that it wouldn't be that easy to fool them.

She couldn't tell him that her face would become more and more beautiful if she kept practicing dual cultivation.

Yu Luoning lowered her eyes and said seriously, "Actually, the person who sealed my appearance was my mother. She passed away when I was very young. My mother often said that beautiful appearances are a dime a dozen, but interesting souls are one in a million. When I find a man who loves me regardless of my looks, that man is my true love."

Feng Qiguang listened intently, his face serious: "Whether you are beautiful or ugly, my feelings for you will never change."

"Really? Then who called me a fat slut and an ugly monster back then?"

Feng Qiguang coughed lightly, "Do you want to continue cultivating? I'll protect you. I still have some high-grade spirit stones here, feel free to spend them."

"..."

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from the stone path ahead, unhurried yet carrying an aura that could not be ignored.

Feng Qiguang's eyes sharpened as he looked over.

A man dressed in white, as white as snow, walked out from around the corner.