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Ling Yi Zi quietly finished speaking. Li Hong was shocked and immediately refused, "Absolutely not! I can't do it!"
Jiang Xuanzi was anxious, "This is urgent. I won't blame you at all. Little Girl's life is at stake; can't you just cover your eyes?"
Li Hong was so embarrassed that he could hardly speak, his face turning as red as a rag.
Due to Celestial Torch Old Dragon's dual cultivation of the Six Spirit Salty Ritual, he was no longer afraid of Emperor Yan's Celestial Body Fire Flame, making him the only best candidate. However, to absorb Emperor Yan's Fire deeply embedded in Green Lotus's viscera, they would need to be in the Quiet Room for at least three days and nights. Li Hong would form a vortex centered on his Golden Core to gradually absorb Emperor Yan's Fire while simultaneously drawing on the Extreme North's millennia-old cold ice to stabilize Green Lotus's meridians. During this time, they had to be completely bare and without any external interference to maintain the balance of Yin and Yang.
Green Lotus was the pure and innocent Princess Jingwei. Facing her bare for three days and nights, even if Li Hong was eager to save her, he felt it was highly inappropriate—no matter how he looked at it.
Before he could refuse again, Jiang Xuanzi bowed deeply, "I beg you, Elder, save Little Girl!" He raised his head, tears glistening in his eyes.
Li Hong softened his heart and said seriously, "Alright, I agree. But this is a last resort; everything I do is to save a life. From now on, only the four of us will know about this. It must not be spread to tarnish the princess's reputation."
"Elder, your heroism is commendable. Jiang Xuanzi dares not disobey!"
With everything ready, Jiang Xuanzi and the others kept their distance. Finally, Li Hong took a deep breath, stripped off all his clothes, covered his eyes, and stepped into Green Lotus's fragrant chamber.
It was extremely awkward; everything had to rely on feeling. He couldn't even release his Divine Consciousness? After all, Li Hong's Divine Consciousness was like having eyes attached; wouldn't that mean seeing everything? Therefore, he had no choice but to refrain from using his Divine Consciousness and relied entirely on touch. At the same time, he was also completely naked, feeling utterly ridiculous.
The grand door of the Crystal Palace closed silently behind him as Li Hong reached out with both hands in front of him and asked softly, "Princess, where are you?"
The maid had already removed all of Green Lotus's clothing. At this moment, Green Lotus sat cross-legged on the Eternal Ice Jade Platform, her heart racing like a startled deer; she was too shy to lift her head and dared not make a sound.
Li Hong had keen senses and heard her breathing. He carefully moved toward the sound until he first touched the cold jade platform. He felt relieved and whispered, "I'm coming up."
Green Lotus let out a faint sound like a mosquito after a while.
Li Hong carefully maintained his distance, climbed onto the Cold Jade Platform, and sat cross-legged, extending both hands. After a long time without feeling Green Lotus's palms come close, he had no choice but to say, "Princess, please extend your hand."
Green Lotus made a soft sound and randomly stretched out her hands. Both of them kept their eyes tightly closed, but their hands remained half a foot apart, unable to touch.
Li Hong grew anxious and asked, "Princess, where are your hands?"
After waiting for a while, he finally heard Green Lotus's very quiet voice: "I'm right here."
Listening to her voice to locate her position, Li Hong moved a bit closer and said seriously, "Princess, this is a matter of life and death; please do not be careless. I will begin immediately. If you feel any discomfort, please endure it. I have my eyes covered and guarantee I won't see anything."
Green Lotus responded softly. She thought to herself, I’m not blindfolded; if I can’t help but open my eyes, wouldn’t you see everything? At this thought, she felt a rush of heat all over her body, her heart racing.
At that moment, she felt a hot hand press against her palm. Moments later, an unusual pulling sensation came from across the way. Unable to resist, the little spiritual energy she had cultivated was quickly drawn away, leaving her meridians feeling empty and uncomfortable. The Emperor Yan's Fire within her erupted instantly; Green Lotus felt as if her blood was boiling and couldn’t help but start to **.
Hearing that indescribably ambiguous ** sound, Li Hong felt a stir in his heart but quickly steadied himself and shouted, "Endure it! This process must be slow and cannot be rushed; you must hold on!" Li Hong focused his mind and began to slowly reverse the flow of his Golden Core Group. His Awareness formed a vortex with the Golden Core Group, as strands of fiery red Emperor Yan's Fire, carrying terrifying heat, flowed into the meridians on the left side of Li Hong’s body.
The moment the Emperor Yan's Fire entered his meridians, Li Hong felt an explosive sensation as if his flesh were being scorched. The pain was unbearable wherever the fire flowed. He gritted his teeth and endured it while drawing upon the extreme cold from the ancient ice jade beneath him. He first circulated it through Green Lotus's meridians before letting it flow into his right side, gradually converging with the flames. By stabilizing Green Lotus's meridians while merging them with his own fire energy, he aimed for balance between yin and yang.
Soon after, Green Lotus felt comfortable; the ** sound disappeared as her body relaxed. However, Li Hong was in immense pain. Flames erupted from his left side while ice formed on his right side, causing unimaginable suffering.
But when the cold air from the Extreme North Ice Jade met the Emperor Yan's Fire in the Upper Dantian, they slowly merged together like dragons and tigers intertwining into a strange energy. This energy then fused with Li Hong's own Awareness, transforming into strands of pure golden liquid that were gradually absorbed by the Golden Core Group.
Golden Core Group spun rapidly. Li Hong noticed that the Golden Cores began to change one after another, with a small deep red dot appearing in the core area. This small dot contained an incredibly pure energy, distinctly different from the Awareness he cultivated, radiating a terrifyingly powerful aura.
He realized that this was the incredibly pure fire spirit energy contained within the Flame Emperor's bloodline, which had been absorbed by his Golden Core. The benefits in the future would surely be immense. No wonder Ling Yi Zi said that it might be beneficial for both parties.
Having cultivated to this point and undergone countless trials of Refining the Heart, his mind was already immensely strong. Upon discovering the benefits, his mind quickly settled down. The burning pain throughout his body was no longer felt, and soon Li Hong entered a state of meditation, unaware and unfeeling.
After an unknown amount of time, a strange sensation suddenly awakened his consciousness. The fire energy had been fully absorbed, and each of the ten Golden Cores now had a shimmering deep red dot at their centers. His hands remained extended forward, yet his palms clearly did not touch anything.
Where was Green Lotus? Li Hong couldn't help but reach out to feel ahead, encountering something icy and smooth. Just as he felt embarrassed, he realized something was wrong. He was immediately alarmed; Green Lotus had lost her breath!
Without thinking too much, Li Hong quickly placed his fingers on Green Lotus's wrist pulse. Moments later, he understood the reason. It turned out that the Emperor Yan's Fire within Green Lotus, along with the little spiritual power she had painstakingly cultivated, had been completely absorbed by him. The strength that had supported her for years was now entirely depleted, causing her to faint.
After a brief contemplation, Li Hong resolutely tore off the blindfold without even looking at the naked Green Lotus. He sprang forward and opened the large door at the entrance of the hall. Outside, her discarded clothes lay quietly on the ground, with an inconspicuous gray-black small pouch in between—this was the Cosmic Bag.
Li Hong took a Cosmic Vitality Pill and swiftly returned to support Green Lotus, placing the pill into her mouth and immediately channeling a trace of Awareness. Green Lotus's throat moved as she swallowed the Cosmic Vitality Pill, and sounds of rumbling came from her abdomen.
The Heavenly Transformation Pill was extraordinary, and since Green Lotus already had a solid foundation, their combination allowed her to exhale a long breath of turbid air. When she opened her eyes, she saw Li Hong's concerned face very close to hers.
From then on, Green Lotus deeply etched this face into her heart.
But she quickly noticed something amiss and exclaimed, "Where's your blindfold?!" She hurriedly covered her face, feeling as if it were on fire, no longer daring to look at the completely unclothed Li Hong.
Reminded by her exclamation, Li Hong felt utterly embarrassed. In his haste to save her earlier, he hadn't thought to put on any clothes—this was truly mortifying!
At this awkward moment, outside the hall, Jiang Xuanzi's anxious voice could be heard: "What's wrong? Green Lotus, are you okay?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xuanzi suddenly felt a gust of wind rush past him. Before he could react, he saw a flesh-colored figure moving so quickly that it was almost indistinguishable, like a whirlwind, sweeping up the clothes on the ground and disappearing behind the hall.
Inside, Green Lotus shouted, "No one is allowed to come in!" followed by the sound of rustling clothes.
Jiang Xuanzi thought for a moment and immediately calmed down, instead reaching out to secure the hall door. He could tell that his daughter's earlier words were filled with energy, and she was actually getting dressed. She had truly been healed by Li Hong!
Jiang Xuanzi's eyes sparkled with joy, and he couldn't help but smile widely.
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After staying just one more day, Li Hong urged Ling Yi Zi to set off.
Jiang Xuanzi felt he could no longer stay; his gaze towards Li Hong was akin to that of a father-in-law looking at his son-in-law. Even the people from the Jingwei Clan had changed their attitude drastically, treating him with utmost respect, almost ready to call him "Your Highness." Li Hong was nearly furious.
Jiang Xuanzi desperately tried to keep him from leaving. Seeing that Li Hong was determined to go, he could only say, "I am very grateful to the elder for healing Little Girl this time. If your sect does not mind, I would like to become an honorary elder of the Nine Li Sect, but I will only speak my mind when needed. Soon, I will send two generals who have followed me for many years along with fifty elite members of our clan to Lu Liang. Once Little Female Cultivator is more stable, I will personally come out to assist. Please do not decline."
At this point, Li Hong also did not refuse anymore; he nodded absently, wanting nothing more than to leave this bothersome place quickly.
Jiang Xuanzi understood his feelings and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He indeed had intentions of marrying his daughter to Li Hong. His proposal to become an honorary elder of the Nine Li Sect also carried another plan; it meant that Jiang Xuanzi would officially become part of the Nine Li Sect. Even in terms of Beast Cultivation, he would stand on equal footing with Li Hong, making discussions on certain topics much easier in the future. Moreover, since his daughter was the direct descendant of the Flame Emperor and possessed exceptional qualities, it wouldn't be a disgrace for Li Hong. Given the capabilities and prestige of the Jingwei Clan, in due time, he was confident that Li Hong would be moved.
With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Xuanzi had made up his mind to welcome this son-in-law while maintaining a calm exterior. He smiled as he escorted Li Hong outside the clan grounds.
Watching the two disappear into the clouds, he couldn't help but smile. Just then, the water beneath him rippled, and Green Lotus emerged gracefully from the surface, supported by two attendants.
Only a day had passed, yet Jiang Xuanzi felt a tremendous change in his daughter. A rosy hue began to appear on her jade-like face, and at the moment she rose from the water, Jiang Xuanzi almost felt as if his deceased wife had been reborn.
Green Lotus had truly come back to life! Jiang Xuanzi couldn't hide his joy, but he scolded gently, "What are you doing out here when your body isn't fully recovered? He just left."
Stealing a glance at the clouds, Green Lotus could no longer see that person’s figure. Hearing her father refer to him as "he," the blush on her face deepened, resembling a dew-kissed lotus flower in a misty rain.
She shyly asked, "Father, will I be able to see him again?"
Jiang Xuanzi smiled, "Of course! You can rest assured. Now that I am an elder of the Nine Li Sect, standing shoulder to shoulder with Chu Hongzi, once you are fully recovered, I will take you to meet him at the Nine Li Sect!"
"Meet him? He's not related to me..." Despite her words, Green Lotus smiled.
The rising sun shone upon Green Lotus's hair, reflecting off the azure sea. Her pure and exquisite beauty was truly captivating.
Jiang Xuanzi felt increasingly certain in his heart.
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