Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

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Chapter Seventy: Master, won't you cultivate with me?

"How are you?" Zuo Qiuchi grabbed Gao Nanben's hair and dragged him on the ground to Chu Mingkong's side.

Chu Mingkong concentrated intently on trying to draw the yin energy out of his heart and into the relic.

Fortunately, once something is corrupted by these ominous forces, it will begin to actively absorb yin energy. Chu Mingkong only needs to release his own extreme yin energy, and it will absorb it on its own.

The extreme yin energy gradually dissipated, the black blood on Chu Mingkong's body fell off, and his purplish-black heartbeat slowed down. Although the golden "crack" left by Shangguan Rong was still there, it was so faint that it was almost invisible.

It had been helping to repair his heart, and Chu Mingkong even felt that he was able to maintain his consciousness thanks to this inconspicuous golden light.

"This is not good. I just absorbed a lot of Yin energy, and now I have to help release it. I want to keep the Yin energy in this secret realm. If it is released outside, it will be a disaster for ordinary people!"

Chu Mingkong had been bombed once before, so he was experienced.

He could tell that these extremely yin energies weren't particularly numerous and wouldn't affect the capital. They would probably only ravage the villages in the distant suburbs for a while before being neutralized by the extremely yang energy of the capital or absorbed by the "perfectly balanced" barrier.

It's impossible for it to be like what happened in Xiling, where nearly half the state was reduced to an abyss.

However, the common people outside had little chance to escape. The place shrouded in extreme yin energy was the extreme abyss, and they didn't even have a chance to struggle inside it.

But this amount of resources was enough to block Zuo Qiuchi's escape.

This time, the yin energy was released in a secret realm, which is equivalent to releasing a long-fermented fart into a sealed small space. It has a huge killing effect on the people inside the small space.

In addition, they were "sealed and preserved" beforehand using bronze statues or similar methods, which could wear down the people inside to death.

Zuo Qiuchi was a person who understood priorities. She had many questions about Chu Mingkong's Extreme Abyss Transformation, but now was not the time to ask them!

She reached out and grabbed the transparent bead that Gao Nanben had previously released yin energy from, then tossed it into Chu Mingkong's arms.

"It's this thing that releases extremely yin energy. Do you think you can store the yin energy back?"

Is it really that amazing that it can store extremely Yin energy?

Chu Mingkong took it, examined it, and shook his head regretfully.

"No, this seems to be a Yin core. It's useless after releasing the extreme Yin energy inside. However, there are indeed some traces of 'processing'. What kind of force could have such ability? It's outrageous."

"It seems there are still many strange forces hidden in this world. They haven't even figured out the extreme Yang yet, and they're already thinking about the extreme Yin." Zuo Qiuchi sighed with a touch of ignorance.

Extreme Yang? It feels quite comfortable to touch, Chu Mingkong knows this all too well.

Chu Mingkong glanced at Gao Nanben on the ground. This dog eunuch couldn't withstand the pain of the Abyss Injury and committed suicide by severing his meridians. But it's also possible that he was afraid his mouth would be pried open, so he committed suicide to get rid of the problem.

"Speaking of which, Master, Gao Nan's presence here implies that he has allied with the royal family, right? Did he mention who his backer is? Or is he secretly in contact with some faction, working together from the inside?"

As more and more Yin energy was released, the pressure within Chu Mingkong's body dissipated considerably.

However, he sensed that the relics would soon be filled with the filth he expelled.

If such "toxic substances" are released into the secret realm, Zuo Qiuchi will suffer if the concentration is too high.

"Master, you should leave this secret realm first. I need to expel the excess Yin energy here. This secret realm is about to collapse, so let it be released into the void and take this Yin energy with it."

The secret realm began to shake violently, but Zuo Qiuchi did not move. Instead, he stared at Chu Mingkong suspiciously.

Chu Mingkong suddenly realized that she had probably misunderstood.

Such environments typically trigger classic storylines:

You go first, I'll cover you, and then I'll catch up!

Then the person disappeared.

Does Master even understand this kind of meme? I'm shocked!

She said solemnly and deeply:

"Mingkong, don't be so pessimistic. You're still full of energy. There will be other ways later. There's always a way out."

Just now, your actions showed that you had effectively harnessed the power of extreme Yin, which was a major turning point. Following this...

Chu Mingkong wasn't used to seeing her so serious; she didn't look very friendly, but... it was kind of funny.

Chu Mingkong adopted a serious expression, interrupting her, and said:

“Master, I could sense that what I just did was not actually convert it for my own use, nor was it a breakthrough. I was just imitating those ferocious beasts that had transformed into the Abyss, absorbing the extreme Yin energy.”

The injury will remain the same as it was before.

The dragon vein of the capital city has temporarily suppressed my injuries, cutting off the conditions that could cause them to worsen. However, I just exhaled a burst of extremely yin energy, and even now I am trying my best to expel this extremely yin energy.

But... my heart has taken another step towards becoming a complete Yin core.

"I'll still find a way before I die. Just leave everything to me. In any case, come with me first and find a place to release this extreme yin energy!"

"If you don't leave, I'll break your legs and take you with me!"

Zuo Qiuchi drew her sword. Seeing her master's serious expression, Chu Mingkong panicked and quickly grabbed her arm.

Knowing her as Chu Mingkong did, if someone actually thought she was joking at a time like this, they wouldn't even know if their leg was broken.

"No, no, no... cough cough, Master, while you were out gallivanting, I found a method of dual cultivation, but it requires a sword immortal to cooperate with..."

I don't know how to bring this up. You are my master, this is... not right.

Zuo Qiuchi's heart tightened. He didn't doubt whether he was joking or not. Was it really necessary to joke about something like this at a time like this?

Dual cultivation, sword immortality, and Chu Mingkong's attitude—she had already understood.

"This is indeed a difficult thing, as not everyone has the opportunity to practice dual cultivation techniques."

Chu Mingkong nodded, then chuckled to himself before looking at Zuo Qiuchi with a resolute expression: "Yes, and it's also very immoral, despised by the world. I'd rather die than use such a method!"

After saying that, he secretly observed Zuo Qiuchi, hoping she would quickly agree so that they could use their bodies to deepen their feelings after they left!

"I'll help you!" Zuo Qiuchi said earnestly, "What's the use of morality? If morality forces you to your death, then what's the point of morality? Let others do what they want; if they dare to gossip, then they can die!"

"Really?" Chu Mingkong was deeply moved. As expected, his master was still the closest to him!

"Well, it is indeed difficult to persuade your sister Xiao Yunhan to cultivate with you. The world does not allow you and your sister to do so... But if the cultivation method you mentioned really works, then she is the only one. Her five elements are compatible with yours, and she is also a sword immortal. She is the only candidate for cultivation."

"Huh? Xiao Yunhan???" Chu Mingkong was completely confused. He managed to ask, "Master, aren't you talking about yourself?"

"Of course it's me, no joke. I'll help you subdue your sister. Hand her over to me, now come with me!"

"..."

Chapter Seventy-One Romantic Rendezvous

There are some things that are difficult to say to acquaintances, and hard to say directly, especially to the opposite sex. For example,

I want to poop with you.

A simple sentence contains one person's desire to have a closer relationship with another, but it's so hard to say it out loud, and even harder to do it.

Before leaving the Bronze Man Secret Realm, Chu Mingkong secretly released all the extreme Yin energy he could expel, making him feel that what he had secretly expelled was not farts, but sorrow.

Why did Zuo Qiuchi misunderstand his heartfelt request for dual cultivation as being directed at Xiao Yunhan...?

When Zuo Qiuchi saw his apprentice obediently follow him out, still looking melancholy, he patted his shoulder earnestly:

"Some things are more important than life, but these things are definitely not worldly morality. Not to mention your sister Xiao Yunhan, even if your mother heard that you need dual cultivation to survive, she would help you without hesitation!"

Moreover, those who cultivate themselves still live within the constraints of those secular dynasties, thus losing the willpower to break through their limitations.

Can I interpret this as meaning that we cultivators simply enjoy engaging in indiscriminate relationships?

The more complicated the relationships, the stronger the cultivation potential...?

He didn't dare say it out loud, afraid of being beaten.

Chu Mingkong really wanted to explain that the person he wanted to cultivate with was Zuo Qiuchi, but the atmosphere wasn't right now, so he could only try to figure it out later.

However, it's not a big problem. Last time when the Hehuan Dew was used, Zuo Qiuchi had already helped him with "tongue-rolling spear" once, which had already crossed the line between master and disciple.

If more similar things happen in the future, the chances are great!

However, Jin Yu and Shangguan Rong will definitely come to see him often in the future, so I need to give Zuo Qiuchi a heads-up in advance.

"Autumn Pond..."

"Let's not argue about how I address you today, what's wrong?"

"You know that the wounds from the Abyss affect reason and emotions, right? I'm being affected a lot right now, and I've become... a little bit lewd. I'm in a lot of pain."

The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.

When Chu Mingkong said these words, he was naked, as his clothes had been corroded by black blood when he first became a "blood man," coupled with the heightened emotions brought on by the battle.

He was talking about Xiao Yunhan, but his powerful spear was pointed straight at Zuo Qiuchi.

Zuo Qiuchi hesitated for a moment, then comforted him, "This... I can't blame you. Being fond of women isn't a flaw; scholars generally consider it romantic and affectionate."

"Could you please put your clothes on first?"

After getting dressed, there was a moment of silence, and the conversation drifted away from the previous platonic activity. The two began discussing trivial matters.

Zuo Qiuchi asked, "Everyone around here is unconscious. The little bald guys outside have had their life force drained by the barrier. Everyone in the secret realm is dead, and even the secret realm is gone."

Your transformation into the Abyss hasn't been exposed, so you can continue to return to the capital and act freely without any problem. Do you have any other plans?

Chu Mingkong thought about it and realized that when he came out, apart from Wei Qingning, no one else should know.

"I still need to stay in the capital for a while. Feng Ying hasn't returned yet, and I need to continue to use the capital's dragon vein to suppress my injuries. I plan to find a house in the suburbs for a couple of days to see how the capital reacts to me."

If there's no response, then just go back to being a hostage, don't cause trouble, and focus on healing your injuries.

"What if there's a reaction?" Zuo Qiuchi pressed, just in case.

Since the other party has already started to target her, their protector, they must have been eyeing Chu Mingkong with predatory intent all along.