Chapter 494

Chapter 494: The Dual Cultivation Scheme

Shu Hongliu took the jade slips and released her mental strength to examine their contents.

A moment later, she withdrew her gaze.

A faint flush appeared on her pale, delicate face.

She did not expect that the technique Zhou Luo mentioned was a dual cultivation technique.

Although it was one of the three great dual cultivation techniques of the Ancient Hehuan Sect, and it involved matters between men and women, it inevitably made her have other thoughts in her mind.

Moreover, what she cared more about was another matter.

"Friend, I didn’t expect you to possess this ancient technique; if it truly follows what’s described above, it might solve my Dragon Yang Body."

"However, my lifespan is now less than a year, and the Pure Yang Energy has eroded my meridians and dantian; I fear I won’t be able to withstand the cultivation of such a secret method."

"Unless I can get the Heart of the Celestial Wood to help repair my foundation."

Shu Hongliu showed an awkward expression on her face.

Earlier, she thought that after her breakthrough, she could suppress that Dragon Yang Body.

But she didn’t expect to face backlash; not only couldn’t she suppress it, but it instead invaded her, causing the yang energy to burn her body, so her meridians and dantian nearly withered, beyond saving.

Originally, she planned to use the Heart of the Celestial Wood to temporarily repair her meridians and dantian, then find other ways to suppress it.

But now, that Heart of the Celestial Wood was obtained by him, and she doubted he’d give it up.

Zhou Luo frowned tightly; this was something he hadn’t anticipated.

"Friend Shu, if it’s convenient, could you let me check your physical condition?"

He asked aloud, wanting to see if he could help her with a potion or other treasures of heaven and earth.

If that still didn’t work, then there was no solution.

A flicker of surprise appeared in Shu Hongliu’s beautiful eyes as she wondered why he was being so enthusiastic.

But since she had only a year of lifespan left, even if he had other schemes, if he could truly solve her problem, she didn’t care.

So she openly rolled up her sleeve, revealing her snow-white wrist.

Compared to an ordinary person’s wrist, hers was paler and bloodless, and one could faintly see strands of black.

That was her meridians; due to withering, they displayed a sickly color.

Zhou Luo placed his slender fingers on it and began releasing his power to investigate.

After a while, he frowned deeply.

He didn’t expect that Shu Hongliu’s condition was this poor.

He saw that within her qi and blood meridians, an extremely intense Pure Yang Energy was flowing.

That energy was the root cause of it all, continuously eroding her body, meridians, and internal organs.

This caused her meridians for circulating mana to almost wither, and her Foundation Establishment Cultivation could likely only exert one or two tenths at most.

No wonder her lifespan was only a year left.

If she underwent dual cultivation in this state, it was feared that during the process, her meridians and dantian would rupture directly, and she’d perish.

After all, the dual cultivation technique required mobilizing a huge amount of power within the body, and the power flow was extremely overbearing.

For ordinary people, they might still have borne it.

But Shu Hongliu’s body resembled cracked porcelain that shattered at a touch and couldn’t endure the slightest agitation.

"Unless I absorb all the yang energy within her into my own body, repair her meridians, and then conduct dual cultivation with her."

Zhou Luo silently thought to himself.

The key then was to draw out the yang energy within her and swiftly repair her meridians before her constitution could generate Pure Yang Energy, thus harmonizing yin and yang through dual cultivation.

Naturally, this process demanded incredibly delicate skill to avoid damaging her meridians, requiring extremely high mental strength.

Zhou Luo didn’t worry about this, as he possessed multiple abilities, and his mental strength exceeded that of a typical Foundation Establishment cultivator—though not matching a Golden Core master, it was sufficient.

Additionally, without activating any technique to transform that energy, it placed extreme demands on the absorber’s physical strength.

After all, it was the extreme Yang energy, overwhelmingly fierce.

Fortunately, Zhou Luo’s body was tough, reaching spiritual artifact quality, and he could withstand it fully.

As for how to rapidly repair her meridians at the right time, that also needed no concern.

Back when Long Yunting had departed, to express gratitude, he had left a Third Level spiritual potion for healing.

Because the potion did nothing against his toxin, he had simply handed it to Zhou Luo.

Now that Third Level spiritual potion suited Shu Hongliu perfectly.

Although it couldn’t instantly mend her meridians, it still enabled her to endure the overbearing force brought by dual cultivation for a short while.

Once dual cultivation began, the Pure Yang Energy within her would be suppressed, and the rest became straightforward.

Zhou Luo considered trading that Third Level spiritual potion for a dual cultivation partner highly worthwhile.

Because the potion was consumable, while the partnership offered a lasting solution.

Plus, with Shu Hongliu’s talent, she would become a major asset to him later.

Especially since she was a Second Level weapon refiner.

With such a weapon refiner present, the family’s enterprises would transform in quality, granting him richer capital for expansion.

After brief reflection, Zhou Luo withdrew his finger and stated solemnly, "Friend Shu, your situation is worse than I imagined. Forcing dual cultivation truly risks death."

At these words, a flicker of disappointment crossed Shu Hongliu’s face, and she sighed softly, "I’m well aware of my condition, but still, I thank you, friend."

"If there’s any magical artifact you need, you’re welcome to pick freely from the shop."

Although empty joy had faded, Shu Hongliu didn’t sink into gloom.

Over the years, her heart had grown resilient through repeated disappointments, so she usually stayed serene.

"However, I have another approach."

At that moment, Zhou Luo’s voice sounded again.

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, astonishment appeared in Shu Hongliu’s eyes, previously calm as water.

She hadn’t expected, after he’d understood her plight, there was still an alternative.

This led her to wonder just who this guy might be.

Clearly, although he accompanied Wan Gu Sect disciples, he wasn’t from that sect.

"Please explicate fully, friend," Shu Hongliu said seriously.

Then Zhou Luo shared his idea with her.

A long while later.

Upon hearing he would draw the Pure Yang Energy into himself and help repair her meridians, Shu Hongliu was wholly astonished.

Leaving aside why he was so generous.

She cared more about whether this guy could truly absorb all that Pure Yang Energy.

Harboring doubts, after a brief trance, she asked aloud.

"Might I know the friend’s name?"

Having known him this long, it was her first time seeking his identity.

She was deeply curious about his nature.

Zhou Luo deliberated and ultimately decided to reveal his true name, cupping his hands. "I am Zhou Luo."

"Zhou Luo? The second level Pill Master who killed Pill Master Zhu?"

Shu Hongliu exclaimed in shock.