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Chapter Sixty-Four: A Method to Suppress the Dragon Roar Physique! Xin Ruyin's Choice!

three days later.

Zhou Ding returned to the bamboo grove courtyard.

The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, bringing with it a refreshing bamboo fragrance.

The courtyard remained as quiet and secluded as it had been three days ago.

He pushed open the door and entered, where he saw Xin Ruyin sitting in the pavilion.

She was wearing a light blue dress today, with her long hair simply tied back. Although her complexion was still pale, it was much better than it had been three days ago.

Those clear, watery eyes were looking at him, their gazes carrying a complex mix of emotions.

Xiao Mei stood to the side, and when she saw Zhou Ding come in, her eyes lit up, and she quickly went to greet him.

"Young Master Zhou, you've arrived!"

Her voice was filled with joy, her eyes were full of anticipation, and there was also a hint of nervousness that she couldn't hide.

Zhou Ding nodded and walked into the pavilion.

Xin Ruyin stood up, gave Zhou Ding a graceful bow, her voice weak and apologetic.

"Young Master Zhou, I am unwell and unable to greet you from afar. Please forgive me."

Her voice was still soft, but it sounded more intimate than usual.

Zhou Ding waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite.

He took out several bottles of pills from his storage bag and a bag of spirit stones, and gently placed them on the stone table.

"Miss Xin, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will accept it."

Xin Ruyin was taken aback, her gaze falling on the pills and spirit stones.

Those bottles of pills were all top-grade Nourishing Essence Pills and Strengthening Essence Pills, which had miraculous effects on restoring vital energy. That bag of spirit stones was worth at least several hundred, enough for her and Xiaomei to live on for a long time.

She quickly declined.

"Young Master Zhou, how can this be? We've already been compensated for that eight-hundred-year-old Snow Jade Ginseng. Ruyin breaking the ancient seal was simply her duty; how can she accept another gift from you?"

Her voice was sincere; she genuinely felt she shouldn't accept anything from Zhou Ding anymore.

The value of that Snow Jade Ginseng far exceeds the reward for breaking the ancient restriction.

Now that Zhou Ding has sent her pills and spirit stones, she feels really bad about it.

Zhou Ding shook his head, his tone gentle yet unquestionable.

"Miss Xin, there's no need to refuse. The complexity of that ancient prohibition far exceeds our imagination. You've expended so much effort on it, ultimately exhausting your energy and fainting. How could I, Zhou, stand idly by?"

He paused, then looked directly at Xin Ruyin.

"These pills and spirit stones are merely a token of my appreciation; I hope you will accept them, young lady. If you insist on refusing, I will feel uneasy."

Xin Ruyin felt a warmth in her heart as she looked into Zhou Ding's sincere gaze.

She paused for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Then... Ruyin will respectfully comply."

She reached out and took the pills and spirit stones, putting them into her bosom.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The fact that Zhou Ding was able to give away pills and spirit stones at this time indicates that he was satisfied with the matter of breaking the ancient restriction.

More importantly, this shows that he had no intention of killing anyone to cover it up.

He should have already taken what was in that treasure chest.

But I myself am safe and sound.

The last trace of worry in Xin Ruyin's heart also dissipated.

Just then—

"thump!"

Xiaomei suddenly knelt on the ground, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Young Master Zhou, do you have any more medicinal herbs? Please, I beg you, save my young lady!"

Her voice was choked with sobs, and her eyes were full of pleading.

"Xiaomei is willing to do anything to repay you! Please, please save Miss!"

She knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly, her forehead hitting the bluestone floor with dull thuds.

Xin Ruyin's expression changed, and she quickly reprimanded him.

"Xiaomei! Stop fooling around! Get up!"

Her voice carried a hint of panic and heartache.

Xiaomei knelt on the ground, refusing to get up, tears streaming down her face.

"Miss, without the elixir, you will die... I don't want you to die... What will happen to Xiaomei if you die..."

She became more and more upset as she spoke, and her sobs grew louder and louder.

During this time, she watched her mistress grow weaker day by day, and she was extremely anxious.

The medicinal power of that snow jade ginseng has been exhausted, and the young lady's condition has started to flare up again.

Every night, she could hear her mistress's suppressed coughs and see the bloodstains she secretly wiped away.

She is afraid.

Miss Fear is really going to die.

I'm afraid of being left alone in this world.

Looking at Xiaomei's appearance, Xin Ruyin felt a pang of sadness.

She took a deep breath, suppressed her emotions, and said apologetically to Zhou Ding, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Young Master Zhou... Xiao Mei has been with Ru Yin since she was little, and we have a deep bond. She was a little anxious and lost her composure. I hope you won't take offense."

She paused, her tone tinged with bitterness.

"Ruyin's illness... is caused by her congenital constitution, and medicine is ineffective; it cannot be cured by ordinary means. These days, she has only been barely suppressed with the help of some spiritual medicines. It is already a blessing from heaven that she has survived until today."

She looked up at the bamboo forest in the distance, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

How could she not want to live?

There are still so many formations she hasn't studied, so many ancient restrictions she hasn't broken, and so many wondrous arrays waiting for her to explore.

but……

The Dragon's Roar Body is an incurable disease.

No one can cure it.

Looking at Xin Ruyin's calm face, and seeing the bitterness and resentment hidden in her eyes, Zhou Ding felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.

but……

The Dragon's Roar Body is an incurable disease.

No one can cure it.

Looking at Xin Ruyin's calm face, and seeing the bitterness and resentment hidden in her eyes, Zhou Ding felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.

This extraordinary woman, despite her exceptional talent and remarkable genius in array formations, was unfortunately afflicted with a terminal illness and knew she would not live much longer.

In the original story, she ultimately could not escape the fate of dying young.

Even with Han Li's help, he only lived a few more years.

Zhou Ding felt a pang of regret at the untimely death of this remarkable woman.

However, suppressing the Dragon Roar Body requires a large number of high-grade spiritual herbs.

Even if he possessed Little Gold Treasure Hunter, he couldn't do it.

High-grade medicinal herbs are extremely rare, and even if they are available, they are priceless.

Just then, a thought suddenly struck him.

The Secret of Yin and Yang Creation!

This exercise can harmonize Yin and Yang, complementing the body's natural processes.

The Dragon Roar Body is characterized by an excess of Yang energy and a deficiency of Yin energy within the body.

If Xin Ruyin could cultivate this method with him, she would definitely be able to regulate the excessive yang energy in her body and achieve the effect of suppressing the Dragon Roar Body.

Zhou Ding looked at Xin Ruyin, his gaze lingering on her for a moment.

This woman possessed extraordinary talent in array formations; had she not died young, she would surely have achieved great things in the future.

If I had such a woman as my cultivation partner, she would surely become a powerful assistant in the future.

Whether it's cultivation, exploring secret realms, setting up formations, or fighting enemies, it can play a huge role.

More importantly, this woman is gentle, intelligent, and quick-witted, yet retains her innocence.

Such a woman deserves to be treated kindly.

Zhou Ding had made up his mind.

He spoke slowly.

"Miss Xin, the Dragon Roar Physique is indeed difficult to eradicate. But if it is to be suppressed, I, Zhou, do have a method."

Xin Ruyin was stunned, and an incredulous light flashed in her eyes.

"What?"

Her voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of expectation and a hint of disbelief.

Those clear eyes were fixed on Zhou Ding, as if afraid of missing any of his expressions.

Xiaomei suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with surprise.

"I knew Young Master Zhou had the ability to save my young lady!"

She was so excited that she was incoherent, and knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly until her forehead turned red, but she didn't even realize it.

Zhou Ding waved his hand, signaling her to calm down.

He looked at Xin Ruyin with a calm and honest gaze.

"There is indeed a method that may alleviate or even cure the girl's physical ailment."

Xin Ruyin took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and looked at Zhou Ding solemnly.

"Please tell me, Young Master Zhou, what method is it? Ruyin is willing to pay any price."

Her voice was firm, and her eyes gleamed with determination.

She was willing to give anything as long as she could survive and continue studying formations.

Looking at her resolute expression, Zhou Ding nodded slightly in approval.

He pondered for a moment before speaking, "The price... isn't too high, it just depends on whether Miss Xin is willing."

He paused, then used telepathy to explain to Xin Ruyin the principle behind how the Yin-Yang Creation Technique could suppress the Dragon Roar Body.

This method requires a male and a female to cultivate together, harmonizing yin and yang to complement each other's deficiencies, thereby suppressing the Dragon Roar Body.

Upon hearing this, a blush appeared on Xin Ruyin's pale face.

She lowered her head and remained silent.

Dual cultivation...

She knew perfectly well what this meant.

This means that she will become Zhou Ding's cultivation partner.

It means she is giving herself to the man in front of her.

She had considered this possibility.

Over the past three days, she has thought about many things over and over again.

What kind of person is Zhou Ding?

He was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but he never used his cultivation level to intimidate others.

He always treated the two women, mistress and servant, with courtesy and never showed them any disrespect.

He was generous with his money, but never cared about gains or losses.

Such a man is truly rare in the world of cultivation.

but……

This was, after all, her first time practicing dual cultivation.

She felt a little uneasy, a little nervous, and a little... indescribable.

Seeing that her mistress was silent, Xiaomei paced anxiously in circles.

"Miss, what are you still considering? Since Young Master Zhou has a solution, why don't you just agree?"

She didn't understand why the young lady was still hesitating when there was such a good opportunity.

Xin Ruyin glared at Xiaomei but offered no explanation.

Xiao Mei was bewildered by the glare, but she was still unwilling to give up and turned to look at Zhou Ding.

"Young Master Zhou, what are your conditions? If all else fails, I'll do it in place of my young lady! I'm willing to do anything to save her!"

She patted her chest, looking very serious.

Zhou Ding smiled slightly as he looked at her serious expression.

"You are indeed loyal."

He paused, then shook his head.

"However, you cannot do this for me."

Xiao Mei was taken aback and wanted to say something more, but Xin Ruyin stopped her.

"Xiaomei, don't talk nonsense!"

Xiaomei shut her mouth reluctantly, but her eyes were still full of confusion.

Xin Ruyin took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Ding.

"Young Master Zhou, this matter is of great importance. Please allow Ruyin some time to consider it."

Her voice was calm, but a complex look flashed in her eyes.

Zhou Ding nodded.

"It's alright. Since you need time to consider, then I, Zhou, will wait a bit."

He told Xin Ruyin about his temporary residence in Tianxingzong Market.

"Miss Xin, once you've made up your mind, just send someone to let me know."

After saying that, he got up and left.

……

After Zhou Ding left, the courtyard fell silent.

"Miss, you're so foolish! Young Master Zhou has already given you a chance, what are you still hesitating for?"

She was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet.

"Now the Fu family has their eyes on us again. If Young Master Zhou leaves, we'll be in big trouble!"

Xin Ruyin did not answer, but simply looked quietly at the bamboo forest outside the courtyard.

The wind blew, and the bamboo leaves rustled.

After a long silence, she suddenly spoke.

"Xiaomei, what do you think of Young Master Zhou?"

Xiaomei was taken aback, and then blurted it out.

"Young Master Zhou? He's a very nice person!"

She counted on her fingers.

"He's a righteous person, always treating us with courtesy and never bullying us because of his higher cultivation level. He even helped us drive away the Fu family and gave us so many spirit stones and pills. And this time he's willing to save Miss..."

She got more and more excited as she talked.

"Moreover, Young Master Zhou is handsome and speaks gently, much better than those arrogant Foundation Establishment cultivators! Every time he comes, I feel that the courtyard becomes a bit brighter."

As Xin Ruyin listened to Xiaomei's words, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Since that's the case..."

She looked up and gazed in the direction Zhou Ding had left.

"Then I agree."

Xiao Mei was taken aback, then overjoyed.

"That's wonderful, Miss!"

She jumped up with joy and spun around in place several times.

"I'll go tell Young Master Zhou right away!"

As he spoke, he started to run outside.

Xin Ruyin quickly called out to her.

"What's the rush? It's not too late to go in a few days."

Xiaomei stuck out her tongue, but still had a big smile on her face.

"Miss, you've finally come to your senses!"

Xin Ruyin smiled slightly at Xiaomei's happy expression, but offered no explanation.

She looked up at the sky.

As the sun sets and the evening glow fills the sky, it paints the entire bamboo forest in a warm orange hue.