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

The two returned to the cave where they had settled.

Yu Luoning collapsed onto the cold jade bed and let out a long sigh.

Thinking of the little red monster who pretended not to see them but then turned around and shouted for help, she couldn't help but click her tongue. "Hey, we've run into a little actor with pretty good acting skills today. I really thought he was blind."

Bai Rongling also recalled that moment and said calmly, "She's quite a clever little demon."

Yu Luoning quickly remembered something else, propped herself up, and looked at him. "By the way, what's that red crystal that little monster was holding? I heard a lot of clanging noises coming from around the corner earlier. Could they be mining?"

Bai Rongling explained, "Fire Crystal. This kind of crystal can only be formed in places where earth fire gathers. The fire spirit power contained within it is extremely strong, and it is an important auxiliary material for refining high-level fire attribute magic weapons."

"If an ordinary weapon refiner adds one when forging a weapon, they will have a chance to improve the quality of the weapon. If it is a high-quality fire crystal, it is priceless."

Yu Luoning's eyes suddenly lit up, and she quickly sat up, her expression serious. "So how much is it worth?"

Bai Rongling glanced at her and knew exactly what she was up to.

"The one that little demon had just held was of good quality; it could probably be exchanged for a thousand high-grade spirit stones."

"What? A thousand?" Yu Luoning suddenly stood up from the cold bed.

She nearly lost her composure, raising her hands high and pressing them on Bai Rongling's shoulders, incredulous. "You mean, such a small piece of crystal is worth a thousand high-grade spirit stones? High-grade spirit stones, right? I didn't hear wrong, did I?"

Seeing her excited expression, Bai Rongling slightly raised her hand and gently patted the back of her hand, her tone smiling, "That's right."

"This is for you."

Yu Luoning accepted it and said with a smile, "Thank you, I won't be polite."

As she examined the crystal closely, the tinkling and clanging sounds that had come from the depths of the passageway involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

With such a commotion, it couldn't just be one or two small monsters digging, right? There must be a whole vein of ore there.

An entire vein of minerals! We're rich!

Bai Rongling could tell what Yu Luoning was planning just by looking at her expression. She said, "Don't even think about it. If you can't find a way to leave here, even if you empty the entire mine, you'll only be able to live off these spirit crystals until your lifespan is exhausted."

Yu Luoning's excitement subsided.

Of course she knew what was more important.

However, adults never make choices; she wants the Fire Crystal mine, and she also wants a way out.

Today's trip at least proves that this fiery region is not a dead zone. As long as there are demons living here, there is definitely a way to the outside world.

Thinking of this, Yu Luoning looked at Bai Rongling with a serious expression and asked, "How is your injury?"

"He's almost recovered."

"Alright, let's rest for another night and go check that place again tomorrow. But this time we can't go in a big way, or those little monsters will definitely be more vigilant."

Bai Rongling nodded slightly.

Yu Luoning became even more cautious during this second exploration. She brought all her defensive magical artifacts and even rummaged through her spatial jade bracelet, preparing to find a talisman that could conceal her identity.

After searching for a long time, I found all sorts of random talismans, but none of them could make me invisible.

She turned to Bai Rongling and asked, "Do you have an invisibility talisman?"

Bai Rongling: "Invisibility talismans are not ordinary talismans. Only those at the Heavenly Rank or above can truly conceal themselves from the divine sense of a Nascent Soul cultivator. There are very few talisman masters in the world who can draw such talismans, and even my Bai family doesn't have many in stock."

Yu Luoning was initially somewhat disappointed, but upon hearing this, she suddenly remembered something.

She lowered her gaze and quietly opened the "Handsome Men's Compendium," and the page belonging to Bai Rongling quickly appeared in her mind.

The spells, secret techniques, and treasures on Bai Rongling's body are arranged in order.

She looked through the rows one by one, and to her surprise, she actually found one.

The Heaven-Gathering Technique?

Could this be the concealment technique Bai Rongling has been using all along? It's remarkably similar to the Phoenix Breath Concealment Technique of the Feng family.

However, the Bai family's is clearly of a higher level. It can not only use the energy of heaven and earth to conceal its aura and spiritual power fluctuations, but it can also avoid the divine sense detection of cultivators who are two major realms higher than itself for a short period of time.

Yu Luoning examined the secret technique carefully and was surprised to find that the high-level version that had been copied and upgraded was actually the invisibility technique.

Amidst her surging emotions, Yu Luoning was also filled with deep regret.

Back in the Myriad Emotions Array, she only managed to copy two secret techniques from Bai Rongling: the Flower Transfer Technique and the Water Escape Technique.

Why didn't you copy more items back then?

It wasn't that she didn't want to, but rather that she had already met the requirements of the Myriad Emotions Array on the second try, leaving no time for her to replicate it further.

Besides, Cui Xiu was present at the time; she had the desire but not the courage to do so!

Yu Luoning snapped out of her daze and continued scanning, only to see something she had previously overlooked: the potion of forgetfulness.

She paused slightly, her attention falling on the introduction at the back.

This item does not make one forget their emotions, but rather it can preserve mental clarity and isolate one from all external forces, such as seductive arts, that interfere with the seven emotions and six desires.

After cultivating to a higher level, one can even resist mind-controlling techniques that affect the soul.

This is great. She hadn't thought it was urgent before, but now she really needed it.

Otherwise, one would have to recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra every morning and evening, just like a monk doing morning and evening prayers.

Most importantly, she was afraid that Bai Rongling would seduce her!

If Bai Rongling were to unleash her full charm, Yu Luoning felt he would completely lose his mind and be at her mercy. Fortunately, Bai Rongling didn't have that intention. After all, if she wanted to, few in the world could resist her.

We must not allow ourselves to be controlled by others!

Nobody will do!

Seemingly sensing that Yu Luoning's gaze was becoming increasingly intense.

Bai Rongling, standing before her, remained silent for a moment, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Turn your head around."

Yu Luoning was taken aback. "Why?"

Bai Rongling stared at her with a complicated expression. "Go and recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra a few more times."

"..."

Yu Luoning realized what was happening, her ears burning slightly, and she immediately became annoyed. "I've been reciting it! The first thing I do when I wake up this morning is recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra, and now I recite it three times every night before going to bed. I'm practically a monk!"

Bai Rongling's gaze was hesitant. "But why were you staring at me like that just now?"

Yu Luoning opened her mouth.

That's really hard to explain.

He couldn't very well tell Bai Rongling that she coveted his martial arts techniques and secret skills, could he?

Moreover, according to the system's rules, there is only one way to copy his work.

Thinking of this, Yu Luoning decided to go all out and bluntly stated:

"I...I want to sleep...with you!"