Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

The girl, who was as aloof as a fairy, would occasionally show such a gentle and considerate side, which surprised Lin Dong and made him feel an inexplicable sense of joy.

Just as various thoughts flashed through Lin Dong's mind, he suddenly felt a squeezing sensation from below. Then, Lin Dong saw a pair of glassy purple eyes peeking out from the edge of the shadow above.

"How long do you plan to lie on top of me?"

Looking at Mu Zi's increasingly dangerous gaze, Lin Dong couldn't help but swallow.

"Wait, I'll be right there..."

The next moment, before Lin Dong could say anything, he felt a dizzying sensation as his body was thrown high into the air and crashed into a thick tree not far away.

Mu Ziying casually tossed Lin Dong aside, got up, stretched her long legs that had been pinned down by Lin Dong, and then turned her gaze to the man who had slid down from the tree trunk to the ground.

"This will not happen again!"

Mu Zi spoke calmly, seemingly reverting to her usual indifferent demeanor, but the way she unconsciously clenched her jade-like hand revealed that her inner state was not as calm as it appeared.

A lap pillow is too much for her. She only let Lin Dong experience it once because he had opened up. Next time, even if Lin Dong is so tired that he lies on the ground, he will never receive such treatment again!

Seeing the beauty's slightly angry expression, Lin Dong smiled awkwardly, not daring to provoke her at this moment. Besides, he was in the wrong anyway, so he should just continue to act innocent after getting the benefit.

"You're smart to know what's good for you."

Mu Zi gave a soft hum, seemingly unwilling to look Lin Dong in the eye. She turned her body slightly away, leaving him with a graceful profile.

As she turned around, a gentle mountain breeze blew by, inadvertently lifting a corner of her plain white veil, vaguely revealing a breathtakingly beautiful silhouette hidden beneath the thin fabric. Her fleeting beauty made the world pale in comparison!

The soft sunlight shone on the white-clad figure, adding a touch of brightness and making her even more elegant and refined.

This scene caught Lin Dong's eye from afar, causing the young man to freeze in place, staring intently at the moving beauty, remaining silent for a long time.

Mu Zisu gently raised her hand to smooth her veil, then casually tucked a strand of hair that had been blown away by the wind behind her ear. As she moved with composure, she seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around, meeting the boy's stunned and absent-minded gaze.

"Why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Mu Zidai frowned slightly. Lin Dong's gaze made her feel a little uneasy. She lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment. Then she looked at Lin Dong again, who had reluctantly looked away but seemed a little reluctant to leave. There was a thoughtful look in her eyes.

"Do you like me?"

The sudden opening of the mouth caught Lin Dong off guard. He opened his mouth to speak, but for a moment he couldn't say anything.

At the same time, looking at the beautiful woman in white with her delicate features, Lin Dong couldn't help but feel a little nervous, staring intently at the figure in front of him.

"It's okay if you like me. It's normal for men to be attracted to beautiful women. Besides, you're young and hot-blooded, so it's understandable."

"but--"

Just as Lin Dong's expression changed slightly, he heard Mu Zi's tone shift:

"Give up on that idea. Don't try anything with me. If you do, I will never accept it."

Why?

Mu Zi's calm, almost detached tone, as if she were observing from the sidelines, somehow stirred a nameless irritation within Lin Dong. He looked directly into Mu Zi's eyes and suddenly said in a deep voice:

"Is the gap between us too big?"

Mu Zi's gaze fell on the boy's face, which revealed a hint of stubbornness. She left Lin Dong waiting for a while until he seemed to realize his impulsiveness, at which point she spoke indifferently.

"You know the gap between us, but that's not the main reason I said what I said earlier."

"My life has been dedicated solely to the Great Way; matters of love and sex are not within my consideration. That is why I advise you to abandon those thoughts; there is absolutely no possibility between us!"

"Besides, you've never even seen my face. To say you like me would be far too frivolous."

Mu Zi's tone was resolute. This was what she had decided at this moment. Reaching the pinnacle of the Great Dao was her lifelong pursuit, and there was no room for much else in her heart.

Moreover, having endured countless ages of slumber, her human emotions and desires had become extremely weak. It was absolutely impossible for her to fall in love with someone, especially a man!

Even if this person is Lin Dong.

Because of the contractual relationship between them, Mu Zi's attitude towards Lin Dong is different from that towards others. To repay the kindness of his transformation, she will help Lin Dong in some matters. But some things need to be agreed upon beforehand; she doesn't want to end up in bed with him one day.

Looking at Lin Dong's face shrouded in shadow, and his hand that had somehow clenched into a fist, Mu Zi's tone softened, and she changed the subject:

"This isn't directed at you. I will never marry any man in my life, nor will I have any relationship with anyone that goes beyond friendship—"

"Would it make you feel better to say that?"

Lin Dong seemed to be silent for a moment. When he raised his head again, his expression was calm as ever. Looking at the serene figure in white robes before him, he said casually:

You've misunderstood.

"Miss Mu has shown me immense kindness; how could I possibly harbor any improper thoughts? Miss Mu, please forget that joke you just made..."

The woman in white stared at the man in front of her for a moment, then subtly looked away.

"I hope that's true."

Having said all that, there was no point in staying any longer. Mu Zi gave Lin Dong a deep look, and then, under his gaze, turned and left.

As Lin Dong watched the departing figure, a sense of melancholy inexplicably arose in his heart.

-

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

After that day, Lin Dong devoted all his energy to physical training. The determination on the face of someone who wants to become stronger cannot be hidden.

After those days and nights of rigorous training, Lin Dong's physique had undergone tremendous changes compared to when he left Yan City.

"snort!"

Lin Dong let out a low shout, focused his energy into his dantian, and with one hand holding the lotus petal formed by the purple light, he suddenly exerted his strength and with a single swing of his arm, lifted the 108,000-pound petal above his head.

At this moment, there was no fluctuation of Yuan Power on Lin Dong's body, which meant that he accomplished this entirely through the power of his physical body.

"Not bad, your current physical body is barely enough to stop holding you back."

Mu Zi, dressed in pristine white, took in everything and nodded slightly. Lin Dong, with his newly forged physical body, was now qualified to fight against someone at the peak of the Yuan Dan realm, which was roughly equivalent to his previous Yuan power cultivation. This could be considered as making up for some of his shortcomings.

However, there is still a considerable gap between what is needed to meet Mu Zi's requirements.

Lin Dong's body tempering is not yet complete; he still needs to work hard.

"In that case, we can begin the next stage of cultivation."