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

There were no lights in the snow and ice.

However, the mountaintop is high up, and under the refraction of the moonlight, there is a layer of silvery light shining between heaven and earth.

Under this halo, Bai Rongling's temperament was made even more ethereal, like a banished immortal who had mistakenly entered the mortal world.

"Where do I live?" Bai Rongling asked in a cool, indifferent voice.

Choi Soo-ben wanted to say, "You can stay wherever you want."

However, if the other party possessed a Dao seed, they would be much weaker and more susceptible to cold than usual. The fierce winds at the summit of Zhexue Peak were as sharp as knives, and it would be bad if the Dao embryo were damaged.

So Cui Xiu suppressed his volatile temper and said in a cold voice, "Come with me."

The two turned and left, heading towards the Ice Palace together. Watching their departing figures, Yu Luoning let out a long sigh of relief.

The snow fell softly, and two figures walked side by side in sight, their figures graceful and elegant.

The two were about the same height, and in the snow, they inexplicably gave the illusion of being a good match.

Yu Luoning couldn't help but take a second look.

The more I looked at her, the angrier I got.

There must be something wrong with Cui Xiu. Otherwise, given his temperament, why would he be so kind and considerate as to personally arrange accommodation for his former enemy?

Both of them had seen Bai Rongling's true appearance.

That was an absolutely stunning beauty that no one could resist.

Yu Luoning withdrew her gaze and composed herself.

The ice palace of Zhexue Peak covers a vast area and soars into the clouds.

Bai Rongling was taken by Cui Xiu to a secluded courtyard in a side hall.

Yu Luoning slowly walked back. This time, she did not return to the main palace where she used to live with Cui Xiu, but instead chose another secluded and nameless side hall.

After setting a barrier on the door, she lay down on the bed, closed her eyes, but tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Just then, a soft footstep sound came from the quiet corridor.

In Cui Xiu's eyes, the taboos set by Yu Luoning were like children playing house.

The next moment, a faint scent of snow wafted over, and the person was already standing silently at the bedside.

Yu Luoning's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately closed her eyes and pretended to sleep, remaining motionless like a salted fish.

Cui Xiu stood by the bed and watched her for a long time.

But she was seen hugging her arms tightly, without taking off her shoes or covering herself with a blanket.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Cui Xiu's deep, dark purple eyes.

The ten-thousand-year-old icy energy of Zhexue Peak is fine to circulate spiritual energy during the day. However, at night when one is quiet and relaxed, the cold energy will seep into the meridians.

Cui Xiu slowly squatted down and gently took off Yu Luoning's outer shoes.

Then, he took out a brocade quilt woven from fire silkworm silk from his spatial ring and covered Yu Luoning up completely.

After doing all this, Cui Xiu turned and left without saying a word.

As the door gently closed, Yu Luoning quietly lifted her eyelids, a fleeting sense of loss that she herself did not even notice flashed through her mind.

Since she moved into Zhexue Peak, the two of them have been practicing swordsmanship and cultivating during the day and entangled at night. When have they ever been separated like this?

That vixen is always full of energy; she torments her every night…

She's made it so obvious, hasn't Choi Soo noticed her emotions yet?

What is he hiding from me?

The next day, Yu Luoning felt a tightness in her chest and unconsciously went to the greenhouse that was maintaining the constant temperature array.

Amidst the vibrant colors, a solitary figure stood quietly.

The morning light refracted through the ice crystals, outlining the man's jade-like, translucent profile.

Upon seeing her arrive, Cui Xiu coughed lightly, somewhat awkwardly. "The entire flowerbed is filled with the same purple flowers, making the scenery rather monotonous. I plan to retrieve some unique varieties from the secret realm. Do you have any favorite flower types?"

As he said this, his gaze would occasionally fall on Yu Luoning's face.

Yu Luoning, oblivious to the fact that the mountaintop was covered in snow all year round, shook her head and said, "No need. It's already difficult to force a spring scene to remain on a snow-covered peak. Just maintaining this constant temperature formation costs a lot of spirit stones every day. I need to focus on cultivating the Great Dao in the future, and I don't have the leisure to take care of these flowers and plants."

The expectant purple light in Cui Xiu's eyes immediately dimmed.

Yu Luoning blinked, preparing to leave, but at that moment, Cui Xiu seemed to be unwell, her face pale, and she leaned against a nearby rockery, coughing violently.

Due to the extreme emotional fluctuations, the domineering Dao Embryo within his body began to churn restlessly, causing a sharp pain in his dantian.

Yu Luoning was startled: "What's wrong? Is your stomach upset again?"

Cui Xiu gritted her teeth: "It's alright."

"You're in so much pain, how can you say you're alright?" Yu Luoning said anxiously. "Wait here, I'll go make you some medicine right away."

There was a kitchen in the Ice Palace, and Yu Luoning used the available ingredients to skillfully cook a bowl of medicinal soup.

This herbal soup was specially made by Cui Xiu, using jujubes that nourish the meridians and lotus seeds from the immortal sect, along with various herbal elixirs, and then simmering it over a true fire.

Before long, a bowl of piping hot herbal soup was ready.

Yu Luoning was carrying the medicine and hurried back when she bumped into Bai Rongling at the corner of the corridor.

She walked up to Bai Rongling and placed the medicine bowl in his hands.

"Please take this to His Excellency."

Bai Rongling: "...?"

Before Bai Rongling could refuse, Yu Luoning hurriedly ran off.

Bai Rongling was left with a blank expression.

Bai Rongling's gaze fell on the medicine, her expression inscrutable, and she carried the medicine to the flower room.

Cui Xiu slightly raised her eyes, her gaze flickering almost imperceptibly, and asked, "Why is it you?"

Bai Rongling said calmly, "She asked me to deliver it."

Cui Xiu remained silent, picked up the medicine, and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing how readily he drank it, Bai Rongling couldn't help but ask, "Isn't Your Excellency afraid I might poison this medicine?"

Cui Xiu sneered, "You can try?"

The two remained silent for a moment.

At this moment, Cui Xiu's gaze was deep. He really couldn't understand what Yu Luoning was angry about. Could it be because he left Bai Rongling behind?

He didn't want to tell Yu Luoning about the Dao Embryo.

Bai Rongling suddenly said, "Your Excellency and Miss Yu have a very good relationship? So I really don't know why you kept me here? Could it be... that you really want me to serve her?"

"You wish! You should be glad you have any value in staying." Cui Xiu glared at him fiercely.

value?

Bai Rongling's expression shifted slightly. Hearing Cui Xiu's words, he felt somewhat relieved. At least he was useful, and Cui Xiu wouldn't kill him.

Given Cui Xiu's possessiveness, he probably wouldn't actually make him serve that woman.

At this moment, Cui Xiu, who had been tormented by the Dao Embryo, frowned and asked irritably, seeing Bai Rongling looking relaxed and showing no signs of weakness from having her cultivation drained, "You... don't you feel any discomfort at all?"

Bai Rongling was taken aback: "...?"

The next moment, Cui Xiu made his move.

With lightning speed, he grabbed Bai Rongling's wrist with one hand and placed the other hand on his abdomen.

Bai Rongling's pupils contracted; under the overwhelming pressure, she had no room to resist.

Meanwhile, Yu Luoning, who had run away, turned back.

She wasn't the type to dwell on things, but she had clearly seen Cui Xiu's special feelings for Bai Rongling. Someone as strong as Cui Xiu certainly wouldn't be so easily swayed by a mere face.

So what exactly caused Choi Soo to behave so strangely?

Yu Luoning decided to find out the truth.

She used a concealment technique to approach silently, but as soon as she got close to the greenhouse, she froze on the spot, her expression blank.

Deep within the vibrant purple sea of ​​flowers, the figures of two exceptionally handsome men intertwined, creating an ambiguous atmosphere.

Bai Rongling was breathing rapidly, while Cui Xiu was gripping his wrist, her other hand resting intimately on his lower abdomen...

Yu Luoning couldn't describe her inner reaction, but she was so angry she laughed.

Well, the least likely answer has actually become the correct answer?

...The misunderstanding will be cleared up in the next chapter...

My darlings, please check the updates every day and urge me to update! Tomato values ​​the follower count too much. It's also possible that the recent plot isn't good or has some problematic elements, causing the number of followers to drop to around one or two thousand.

I enjoyed writing this book in the early stages, but as more people read and commented, I was often affected. It was like my left and right brains were fighting each other. A book can't please everyone, so I can guess that the problem lies with the plot about the Dao Embryo.

Or perhaps, they've been writing about a single male protagonist for too long. (Because fans comment every day, and if he's popular, they'll definitely give him more screen time; after all, authors need to make a living too.)

In short, I've almost reached 70 words, and I'm not in a good state of mind. I've hit another roadblock, and I sincerely apologize!