After the Great Dao died

Chapter 96 The First Subtle Qi

Chen Lingxi looked down at Lin Longyue kneeling in front of her. Her eyes were calm and still, without a trace of emotion.

He was silent for a moment, then spoke, his tone flat: "Aren't you afraid that I'm also plotting against your body?"

Lin Longyue knelt on the ground without raising her head: "If General wanted to scheme against me, there would be no need for so much talk. Consort Chun and Crown Prince Ying Chi both want to use me as medicine, and I am truly grateful that General told me this."

She paused, raised her head slightly, and looked at him with her eyes: "I know that the general is all-powerful and is a living immortal. Please save me."

After she finished speaking, she lowered her head again and slammed her forehead heavily onto the bluestone ground.

Chen Ling thought for a moment: "Is that precious Qi still there?"

He suddenly stepped forward, his fingers pointing like a sword, and landed on Lin Longyue's bare neck.

The spiritual energy entered Lin Longyue's body.

Lin Longyue's body suddenly trembled.

She knelt there, her fingers slightly curled, and felt another warm current flow into her body from between Chen Lingxi's fingers.

Her long-tired body felt a sense of relaxation and comfort!

Then, a very faint blush suddenly appeared on her originally pale cheeks.

She felt a little uncomfortable.

But I was trying my best to feel that warm current.

The warmth seeped into her skin like a fine, gentle spring, flowing silently through her meridians and penetrating deep into her body.

But at this moment, her emotions were turbulent and she was far from calm.

She recalled that day in Chu Linzi's villa, when this person let out a cold snort, and a powerful figure overwhelmed all the strongmen in the courtyard, beating them to pieces.

That imposing aura, those methods, that composure and indifference in deciding life and death with a flick of the finger—it was the first time she, a noblewoman who had always considered herself no less than anyone else, realized that the strong in this world could truly be this powerful.

What changed her mind even more was that the masked general exposed the Crown Prince and the Imperial Concubine's scheme, giving her a glimmer of hope.

"This chance of survival rests on the general's shoulders."

Lin Longyue thought to herself.

And now, this person is right in front of her, his fingers pressed against her neck.

That strange warm current flowed into her body, making her feel very different.

At the same time, Chen Lingxi's Qi Observation Technique was quietly operating within her body.

He saw that deep within the crevice of her body, a long-hidden precious energy had become unusually active at this moment.

Before this, no matter what methods he used to investigate, that precious Qi was like a startled fish. Every time his spiritual Qi approached, it would silently sink into that bottomless dark current, concealing all its brilliance and hiding all its aura.

But now, it has surfaced on its own.

Why is that?

Chen Lingxi frowned, then suddenly noticed Lin Longyue's flushed cheeks and sensed her increasingly heavy breathing.

"Could it be that this precious energy is affected by—" He was slightly taken aback, finding it somewhat absurd.

But as Lin Longyue's earlobes began to blush, that precious energy became even more active.

The profound wisdom contained within is astonishing.

It rose from that dark current, like a moon that had been sleeping for ages finally revealing its first rays of light from beneath the sea.

"Am I able to guide this precious energy, or even—possess a wisp of it?"

As Chen Lingxi pondered this, she manipulated her spiritual energy to move, and in that instant, it gently collided with that precious energy.

An indescribable sense of comfort flowed from his fingertips, like a spring stream carrying boundless vitality, surging into his dantian along his meridians.

The stream of spiritual energy in the dantian rejoiced at this moment, flowing on its own and greedily devouring the few strands of precious energy that surged in.

And the precious qi seemed to be following Chen Lingxi's precious qi.

Chen Lingxi manipulated the precious Qi to touch the filthy formations within Lin Longyue's body, and these formations began to vibrate and disintegrate little by little.

Although extremely slow.

At the same time, his spiritual energy quietly merged with that precious energy.

The two were not originally from the same source, but at this moment they fit together surprisingly well, just like two streams flowing from different directions that naturally merged into one when they flowed into the same lake.

"However—the fusion of spiritual energy and precious energy is too slow. So slow that even several months would not be enough to gather a single strand of precious energy."

Chen Lingxi frowned: "If this precious energy could be a little more active—"

At this moment, Lin Longyue's expression was filled with inexplicable joy.

As the precious energy circulated, Lin Longyue's perception of herself became increasingly clear.

She had never felt the changes in her body so clearly before.

She sensed the precious energy, and through that precious energy, she sensed the filthy array, and even more so, she sensed the immortal aura that the Ghost-Faced General had infused into her body!

She thought to herself, "The general didn't lie to me! He's channeling immortal energy into me and guiding the flow of energy within my body."

"Moreover, this flow of energy seems to originate from me—from my nascent energy."

A stirring of affection?

She couldn't help but raise her head and glance at the tall figure in front of her.

He still wore that grotesque mask with its blue face and fangs, beneath which were a pair of eyes as deep and unfathomable as a bottomless abyss.

He stood there, his back straight as a pine tree, his body seemingly enveloped in an indescribable aura, transcendent and otherworldly, like a true god descending to earth.

"Such an extraordinary person—"

When this thought came to her mind, for the first time in her life, a desire rose even stronger within her.

The desire was both strange and real, like a flame that had been suppressed for a long time, finally breaking through the soil and burning in her heart.

Her vital energy became even more intense at this moment, surging like a tide in her meridians, merging with the spiritual energy that Chen Lingxi had transferred in.

At the point of convergence, the precious Qi seemed to possess a spirit, actively enveloping Chen Lingxi's spiritual Qi and drawing it, strand by strand, towards the deepest part of her body.

Chen Lingxi also noticed the unusual movement, but did not resist it.

The Six Qi True Method flowed slowly within his body, gradually refining the few strands of precious Qi that surged into his Qi Sea. He then used spiritual Qi to transfer it into Lin Longyue's body, following her meridians downwards and entering the deepest crevices of her body.

At this moment, the precious energy seemed to be summoned by something and became even more active.

It nourished Lin Longyue's meridians, her bones, and her depleted blood and energy, allowing her previously listless state to recover at an extremely rapid pace.

Lin Longyue felt an indescribable sense of comfort spreading from the deepest part of her body.

She could clearly sense that her vital energy was becoming stronger and stronger.

The blood and qi that had been declining were recovering at a visible speed, and the silver marrow was regenerating in the bone cavity, surging like a tide.

The feeling of regaining her power made her tremble slightly all over.

then----

A flicker of longing suddenly flashed in her eyes.

She took a deep breath, lowered her head again, and bowed gracefully.

Her robes outlined her beautiful curves. She knelt there, then raised her head, looking up at the masked general standing before her.

She bit her lip slightly, and her eyes, which were usually cold and indifferent, seemed to be covered with a very thin layer of mist. Her gaze was somewhat hazy, yet it carried something indescribable.

"Please, General, help me even more," she said with even greater certainty.

There was not a trace of shyness or coyness in his tone, only an extremely frank and unquestionable clarity of Xi Jinping's words.

Chen Lingxi frowned slightly. He looked down at Lin Longyue, his deep eyes revealing no emotion.

Lin Longyue met his gaze, seemingly sensing his doubt, and said, "I know that the general is not one to take advantage of others in distress, but I only ask that the general use his immortal energy to help me."

After she finished speaking, she didn't look away, but stared at him steadily.

Chen Lingxi remained silent for a few moments without replying.

Lin Longyue seemed to have anticipated his reaction and said, "This is not a matter of romantic love between a man and a woman."

The general aided me with his divine energy, and I could also feel that my body was beneficial to the general's divine energy.

This is a mutually beneficial arrangement. After this, Oborozuki will certainly not be a burden to the general, nor will she have any improper thoughts.

She paused slightly, her voice pleading, "Please, General, save my life."

The cold winter wind blew into the hall, and the agarwood incense in the burner continued to burn silently.

Chen Lingxi looked at Lin Longyue kneeling in front of her.

Using the Qi Observation Technique, he saw the filthy array being dissolved by the precious Qi, but at an extremely slow speed.

"At this rate, by the time the Crown Prince discovers it, he will surely complete the formation."

"If the formation continues like this, it will inevitably devour all the essence and spiritual energy in her body, and Lin Longyue will surely die then."

When the time comes, Crown Prince Yingchi will only need to absorb the accumulated power of the formation to greatly increase his cultivation.

And that mysterious precious energy will dissipate into the world and never be obtained again.

It would be such a pity if the precious Qi were lost.

"I am not a pedantic person. Lin Longyue aspires to inherit the title, yet also desires to live. I also need that precious Qi to greatly advance my cultivation."

If that's the case, why overthink it?

Chen Lingxi reluctantly thought, "Since both sides benefit, it's like a transaction, so what's there to worry about?"

then----

He bypassed Lin Longyue and headed towards her boudoir.

Lin Longyue was still kneeling in front of the warm bed. She was stunned for a moment, and then the flush on her pale face deepened.

A hint of surprise appeared in her eyes. She quickly straightened up, using the warm couch as support to stand up. She took a deep breath and hurried after him.

When she reached the rosewood door-frame bed, she gently twisted her fingertips, loosened the sash, and let her robe slip off her shoulders, revealing her stunningly beautiful figure honed through years of martial arts training.

Years of martial arts training have given her a slender and well-proportioned figure, without any excess. Even though she has become much weaker and thinner due to the influence of the Crown Prince's magic array these days, her frame and lines still possess an indescribable charm that blends heroism and gentleness.

Her movements were extremely composed, without the slightest hesitation or shyness. She only glanced at Chen Lingxi as she removed her undergarment, her eyes filled with a mixture of clarity and confusion, and her voice was steady: "Please help me, General."

Inside the bedchamber, Chen Lingxi circulated the Six Qi True Method.

The spiritual energy entered Lin Longyue's body, and the spiritual energy and precious energy circulated continuously.

At this moment, her precious qi was extremely active. She felt as if she was being enveloped by a gentle warmth. The prince's magic array within her body was being peeled away and shattered by the precious qi and spiritual qi. With each breath, an indescribable pleasure surged from her limbs and bones.

Chen Lingxi was also immersed in this strange fusion.

The spiritual energy and the precious energy intertwined, with the precious energy accumulating more and more in his meridians and flowing into his dantian along the meridians.

When the precious qi flows in, the Six Qi True Method continuously refines the precious qi until—the first essence of the Six Qi True Method, the primordial qi, is refined!

The next day, Lin Longyue woke up from her deep sleep.

She opened her eyes and felt light and refreshed.

She threw off the brocade quilt, stood barefoot on the bluestone ground, and looked down at her hands.

Silver light flowed beneath her skin, and silver marrow surged deep within her bones. Her blood and qi, which had regressed to the minor stage of the Silver Bone realm, had returned to the major stage.

Not only that, the essence of blood and qi contained in the silver marrow even showed faint signs of turning into pale gold.

Although the pale gold was extremely faint, it truly existed deep within her bones.

She licked her lips and muttered to herself, "If that's the case, a few more times and the poison can be completely eradicated, perhaps even—"

Stepping into the golden body.

Lin Longyue recalled the ghostly figure again, and the events of last night—

"General—I wonder if you will come tonight."

At this moment, Chen Lingxi was in the cave on Qiaoji Mountain.

He sat cross-legged in the cave, closed his eyes, circulated the Six Qi True Method, and let his consciousness sink into his sea of ​​qi.

Within the Qi Sea, the stream of spiritual Qi was still slowly flowing.

However, in this stream, besides his own hazy blue spiritual energy, there was also a very faint and subtle golden aura.

The aura was extremely faint, like a golden thread mixed in with a piece of blue silk; it was impossible to detect without close inspection.

But the power it contains is incredibly wondrous.

"Bao Qi!"

He murmured to himself, his voice echoing in the cave, carrying a hint of barely suppressed surprise.

He had thought this precious energy was wondrous, but he never imagined it would be so wondrous.

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