The Hehuan Sect cultivates alchemy; my senior sister helps me refine alchemy throughout the world.

"What did you say? You're going to replenish my soul? How?"

Hai Xue'er blushed slightly and whispered, "Young Master Shen, I've carefully studied the cultivation technique I gave you. If guided properly, both of our souls can benefit. We've discussed it, and we can take turns practicing with you to help you recover your soul power."

As luck would have it, Liu Mengli also floated over.

When Shen Yifei came to find Ao Ling'er, she was initially reluctant to come along. However, after eating two spirit fruits, she felt something was amiss.

With both healing and spiritual matters at stake, the owner is bound to take advantage of the situation; how could he possibly miss out on such a good opportunity?

When she arrived, she happened to see Hai Xue'er preparing to perform dual cultivation of spirit and soul for Shen Yifei.

"Oh my, they're already scheduling shifts? Well, I guess I should be included too. Even though I don't have a physical body yet, I can still cultivate both my spirit and soul."

"Why are you getting involved?" Shen Yifei rolled his eyes at her. "You're still a spirit, your soul is very weak. Don't get yourself into trouble."

"Who says a spirit can't cultivate both body and soul?" Liu Mengli snorted and threw away the spirit fruit pit in her hand! "Although I am a spirit, my soul is no worse than those of you with physical bodies."

Xinghe tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said seriously, "Sister Mengli is right. The spirit body is actually the most suitable for dual cultivation of spirit and soul, because without the entanglement of the physical body, the fusion between spirit and soul will be purer."

Hearing her say that, Shen Yifei didn't say anything more. He looked at Hai Xue'er and asked, "Princess Xue'er, how do you plan to arrange this dual cultivation of spirit and soul?"

Hai Xue'er's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and stammered, "I... I originally thought I'd go with you first... then Sister Mo Ran, then Sister Hong Xiu... as for Sister Meng Li..."

Liu Mengli puffed out her chest, "Although I don't have a physical body, my soul is powerful! Of course I have to queue..."

She glanced at Shen Yifei and noticed something was off about his gaze, so she quickly changed her tune, "I'll put you last, as a backup plan. If all else fails, I'll come on!"

Shen Yifei thought to himself that this little vixen was quite sensible.

He turned to look at the Soul-Cleansing Grass, its little head drooping, looking listless and weak.

"Xinghe, you said it can be used once it's well-fed, but how many souls do I need to feed it?"

Xinghe squatted down next to the Soul-Cleansing Grass, stretched out a finger and gently poked the little head, "Given its size, it will take at least three days and three nights of feeding to recover its vitality."

Shen Yifei sighed deeply, realizing he was destined to be a dairy cow for the day.

"Xinghe, it listens to you so well, just let it eat the divine souls obediently, and it will eat as much as I feed it!"

Xinghe nodded. "I'll give it a try!"

Xinghe squatted down next to the Soul-Cleansing Grass and gently stroked its little head with her tiny finger. The Soul-Cleansing Grass opened and closed its little mouth, as if searching for something.

"Be good, don't move around, I'll find you something to eat." Xinghe coaxed gently, and the Soul Cleansing Grass actually quieted down, nuzzling its little head against her finger.

Shen Yifei stared in disbelief. "Xinghe, how come it listens to you so obediently?"

"I don't know either. Maybe it's because I don't have any soul energy to absorb, so it doesn't think I'm a threat." Xinghe tilted her head and thought for a moment. "Brother, try to concentrate your soul energy at your fingertips and slowly approach it. I'll control it so it doesn't absorb too much."

Following Xinghe's instructions, Shen Yifei concentrated a wisp of divine soul power on his right index finger and carefully extended it in front of the Soul Cleansing Grass.

The little head of the Soul-Cleansing Grass suddenly lifted up, and a "smacking" sound came from its split little mouth, like a baby who had been hungry for a long time seeing a baby bottle.

"Don't rush! Take your time!" Xinghe gently pressed down on the little head of the Soul-Cleansing Grass. "If you dare to inhale too much, I won't talk to you anymore."

As if understanding Xinghe's words, the Soul-Cleansing Grass gently took Shen Yifei's fingertip into its open mouth and began to slowly suck on it.

The feeling was strange, as if countless tiny tentacles were probing into his fingertips, ascending along his meridians, and reaching the depths of his consciousness. Then, those tentacles gently pulled, and a small wisp of divine soul power was drawn out.

Shen Yifei quickly calmed himself down and controlled the amount of soul that was being absorbed, keeping it just right, not too much and not too little.

After taking a sip, the Soul-Cleansing Grass shook its little head slightly, as if it had tasted something delicious, and then leaned in for another sip.

This bite was a little stronger than the previous one, and Shen Yifei felt his soul being pulled, but he could still bear it.

After taking a dozen or so breaths, Shen Yifei felt that about a third of his soul had been absorbed.

"Alright, alright, that's enough for today." Xinghe noticed that Shen Yifei's expression had changed, and patted the Soul-Cleansing Grass's little head. "Don't bite off more than you can chew. We'll continue feeding it later."

Liu Mengli urged Hai Xue'er from the sidelines, "It's your turn!"

Urged on by Liu Mengli, Hai Xue'er stammered for a long time but couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing her like this, Shen Yifei couldn't help but laugh. "Princess Xue'er, are you going to the execution ground or what? It's just dual cultivation of the soul and spirit, not sending you to your death."

"I...I know...but...but I've never tried it before...I'm scared..."

"What are you afraid of? Afraid I'll eat you up?" Shen Yifei patted the empty space next to him. "Come on, sit down, I'll teach you."

Hai Xue'er bit her lip, finally mustered up the courage to walk up to Shen Yifei, and sat down cross-legged.

The two faced each other, no more than a foot apart. Hai Xue'er kept her head down, not daring to look Shen Yifei in the eye.

"Princess Xue'er, relax a little, don't be nervous." Shen Yifei reached out and held her hand. "Dual cultivation of the soul and body is different from dual cultivation of the body. Just relax your mind and let our souls merge naturally."

Hearing him say that, Hai Xue'er relaxed a little and nodded gently.

"Then... what should I do?"

"Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and clear your mind. Then, feel your breath and follow it."

Hai Xue'er closed her eyes as instructed, took several deep breaths, and gradually relaxed.

Shen Yifei also slowly extended his soul and gently touched Hai Xue'er's soul.

Hai Xue'er's soul instinctively shrank back, but quickly reached out curiously and gently touched Shen Yifei's soul.

"Yes, that's it. Don't be afraid, follow me."

Shen Yifei guided his own soul, carefully enveloping Hai Xue'er's soul.

The moment their souls made contact, Hai Xue'er's body trembled slightly, and she let out a soft groan.

That feeling was a hundred times more sensitive than physical contact. It was like being gently touched in the softest part of your soul, making you feel weak all over.

Shen Yifei continued to guide the two souls to merge.

Hai Xue'er's soul gradually opened up and actively entangled with Shen Yifei's soul.

Shen Yifei secretly admired her. This sea monster princess was indeed exceptionally talented. She was able to get into the state so quickly on her first attempt at dual cultivation of the soul and spirit. Her talent was truly remarkable.

After their souls merged for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Yifei felt that most of the soul power that had been absorbed by the Soul Cleansing Grass had been restored.

Hai Xue'er's soul also became much more solid in this short period of time, and her originally somewhat weak soul body became much fuller.

Shen Yifei, this big milk cow, can now be fed Soul Cleansing Grass again!