Read Novel Full Arc 16: Tai Gu Desert | Chapter 312: Medicinal Pool
Arc 16: Tai Gu Desert | Chapter 312: Medicinal Pool
Behind the Immortal’s Tower, there is an elegant courtyard, which also has pavilions and serves as a place for guests to stay.
The waiter led the group to a three-story small building, and the heavenly rooms were located on the top floor.
Yun Lie received two room tokens and handed one to the twin brothers, saying, “You two can share a room, and Ziqing will stay with me.1Hehehe I know what you mean, Shixiong ”
Xu Ziqing was accustomed to sharing a room with his Shixiong for meditation, so he had no objections at the moment. He just reminded the twin brothers, “If anything happens, just crush this talisman, and I’ll come over.” As he spoke, he placed a spirit talisman in their hands.
Afterward, they each returned to their rooms and did not linger.
The Immortal’s Tower is quite extraordinary; every heavenly room has powerful magic arrays, preventing ordinary people from easily intruding. Only those with room tokens can come and go freely.
Yun Lie tossed the room token onto the door, and after a few ripples passed through, the door swung open wide.
Xu Ziqing followed him inside. As soon as the room token was taken, it seemed to lock the door again, very realistic.
The room was not small and was indeed arranged unconventionally.
Compared to some of the inns he had seen before, this place not only had a high bed for resting but also two soft couches, each with a meditation cushion placed on them.
Xu Ziqing sat down to try it out, and the cushion emitted a pure aura, as if connected to a spiritual vein… Such ingenuity explained why the Immortal’s Tower was so expensive. It truly was worth the price.
Yun Lie did not sit down and meditate as he had in the past; instead, he walked towards the side door.
Xu Ziqing was a bit curious and followed him, but as soon as he lifted the door curtain, a wave of heat rushed toward him.
It turned out this was a bathing area.
Inside the bathhouse, there was a water pool about several feet square, filled with swirling white mist. Just breathing it in felt incredibly refreshing.
The scent emanating from it was that of a medicinal spring, and he didn’t know which alchemist had concocted it, but it seemed quite effective.
After Yun Lie entered, he began to undress.
Xu Ziqing felt a bit embarrassed and didn’t know whether to leave or stay.
Seeing him unmoving, Yun Lie said, “This spring is beneficial to us; we might as well take a bath.”
As Xu Ziqing saw his Shixiong undressing, he couldn’t help but step back a bit, and memories of the inheritance place flashed in his mind, causing him to feel restless. Taking a deep breath, he couldn’t refuse the chance to be close to his Shixiong and began to undress. However, he didn’t quite understand why his Shixiong could be so… open about it, seemingly remembering that day. With a quiet sigh, he thought maybe his Shixiong’s heart was pure, allowing him to be so relaxed, while he, burdened with impure thoughts, would inevitably overthink.
Soon, they were both left in their undergarments. Yun Lie stepped into the pool, sitting upright so that the water reached his chest.
Xu Ziqing silently took his seat opposite him.
At that moment, the distance between the two was more than a few feet.
In the white mist, Yun Lie’s appearance softened somewhat, but he still looked cold and proud, making him even more admirable.
Xu Ziqing steadied himself and smiled slightly.
Though they had been brothers for many years with deep affection, this was the first time they shared a bath together.
Yun Lie did not close his eyes to rest but cast a glance at Xu Ziqing, his gaze softening a bit.
Xu Ziqing smiled and said, “This place is a great spot.”
Yun Lie replied, “The medicinal spring here is very vibrant and effective for clearing stagnation and hidden injuries. Your cultivation method is compatible with it, so it’s beneficial to meditate here.”
Xu Ziqing nodded and began to circulate his energy in the medicinal spring. Indeed, he felt a surge of vitality flowing into his body from the spring water, turning into a warm current that circulated throughout him. The fatigue he felt dissipated, and the true essence he had previously consumed began to recover gradually. The more he sensed it, the more astonished he became.
The medicinal power of this spring was remarkable; it not only stimulated the blood and meridians but also replenished the spirit. Although its effects were mild, if the formula were adjusted and the dosage increased, the results would likely be different. If someone suffered from an unhealable injury, soaking here would surely reveal this wondrous effect, and they would definitely seek out the owner of this tower to inquire… This could lead to another business deal.
What his Shixiong said about the medicinal spring being vibrant was indeed somewhat similar to wood energy, but most of the medicinal properties in the spring likely derived from spiritual herbs, which was not surprising. What moved Xu Ziqing was the fusion of wood energy.
The various herbs and wood energies in the medicinal spring were blended together in a very harmonious manner, without interfering with each other, yet promoting each other’s effects.
As Xu Ziqing absorbed more wood energy into his dantian, the wood energy naturally became more mixed. However, with the essence of Yimu as his foundation, he was not afraid of the chaotic wood energy affecting his cultivation. At this moment, he suddenly thought about his original approach of using the ten thousand woods offensively, where each wood operated independently and could only be suppressed by Rongjin. Manipulating them was always unsatisfactory. But if he could find a way to constrain and fuse the wood energies together, perhaps they could work in harmony, leading to remarkable results. This thought triggered a realization in his mind.
The “Ten Thousand Woods Harmonizing Art” was a derived chapter of the “Ten Thousand Woods Great Heart Planting Technique,” which could coordinate the wood energies into consciousness, controlled by the wood of his life. As the practitioner of this method, who was the master of this wood, they would be able to respond more effectively.
With this new insight, he opened his eyes and said, “Thank you, Shixiong.”
Yun Lie had noticed him deep in thought and, seeing the green light flicker across Xu Ziqing’s face, understood he had gained some enlightenment, so he stood by to guard him.
Now seeing him open his eyes, he replied, “No need to thank me.”
After absorbing the medicinal properties from the spring, Yun Lie stood up. He was already tall and well-built, his muscles were exceptionally white, and as water droplets rolled off, he seemed to shimmer. Because of his cold aura, few could look directly at him, so this went unnoticed. Now that Xu Ziqing observed him, he felt quite amazed, thinking: My Shixiong practices swordsmanship tirelessly, which has resulted in this body resembling forged steel, while I am nowhere near as impressive.
Since Yun Lie achieved tan immortal-demon body, his physical strength far surpassed that of other Zhenrens. Once such a physique advances, it becomes doubly formidable. The higher the cultivation level of the owner, the more powerful it becomes. In addition, the breadth and toughness of his meridians were incomparable to what they were originally, and the spiritual energy contained within his flesh and blood far surpassed before.
Moreover, there were many other remarkable aspects that could only be discovered by the individuals themselves. Unfortunately, such a physique is encountered only once in a hundred thousand years, and no clues were left behind. It is known that those with this physique are all capable of great feats, but the specific benefits have not been passed down.
As Xu Ziqing was lost in thought, Yun Lie stepped out of the pool, his undergarments clinging to him, accentuating his form even more.
…Do not look if it is improper.
Upon seeing this, Xu Ziqing’s face flushed, and he couldn’t help but lower his gaze.
Yun Lie’s spiritual light flowed around him, and in an instant, his skin had dried completely, no longer damp like before.
Noticing Xu Ziqing still lingering in the water, he said, “The medicinal properties have dissipated; staying longer is pointless.”
Xu Ziqing came back to his senses, his face slightly red, and also exited the pool. His physique was different from Yun Lie’s, appearing well-proportioned and tall, with very fair skin. Being a wood element cultivator, he had a glossy luster, revealing the vigorous vitality within his flesh, yet he seemed gentle and calm.
Yun Lie did not avert his gaze, looking at him directly.
On the contrary, Xu Ziqing felt quite embarrassed. Although he sensed that his Shixiong’s gaze was no different from usual, for some reason, he felt increasingly flustered.
Fortunately, Yun Lie did not stare for long; he quickly retrieved a long robe from his storage bracelet and draped it over himself, still clad in plain white.
Xu Ziqing hurriedly circulated his true essence to evaporate the remaining water on his body and took out a green shirt to change into immediately.
Afterward, the two of them proceeded to their room, one in front of the other.
Xu Ziqing had always shared a room with his Shixiong, and even before bathing, he felt there was nothing inappropriate. But now, he felt vaguely uncomfortable. He knew it was his own wandering thoughts that made him so sensitive to his Shixiong’s actions, but he couldn’t restrain himself, and instead, his mind became more chaotic.
The atmosphere in the room… he always thought it was different from the usual.
Just as he was unsure of what to do, Xu Ziqing suddenly sensed a ripple of spiritual energy.
This was a fragment of the talisman, which he had previously gifted to the twin brothers. Could it be that they had encountered some danger?
At this moment, he stopped thinking too much and hurriedly told Yun Lie something before turning to leave for the neighboring room.
The door to the adjacent room was wide open, and Xu Ziqing quickly entered to find the two brothers huddled together in the corner of the bed, trembling.
Xu Ziqing was startled and rushed forward, asking, “Are you two feeling unwell?”
One of the brothers, the elder, spoke up, “We didn’t want to trouble you, Senior, but… but…”
The younger brother added, “What happened during the day was truly…” He seemed unable to articulate it, took a deep breath, and continued, “After bathing, we both intended to rest, but as soon as we closed our eyes, we were plagued by nightmares, unable to stop…”
The elder brother pleaded, “We really can’t sleep, feeling anxious. We just ask you, Senior, today…” His voice was barely above a whisper, “…to sleep with us tonight…”
As they spoke, perhaps out of excessive earnestness, they crawled to the edge of the bed, looking up at Xu Ziqing with pitiful, pleading faces.
They seemed to have just bathed, their skin rosy and quite delicate. Their clothes were a bit oversized and sagged loosely, exposing large areas of skin. In this position, their slender collarbones and delicate red lips were fully displayed before Xu Ziqing, appearing truly enchanting and more alluring than the most beautiful women.
Hearing this, Xu Ziqing sighed. He realized he hadn’t considered everything thoroughly; these two brothers were quite young and had experienced such a great misfortune, naturally feeling anxious. It was indeed inappropriate for him to leave them alone in this room, and it was only reasonable for them to feel scared.
Now that he knew, he couldn’t simply abandon them. Besides, things felt a bit off with his Shixiong as well. It would be better to calm down in this room to avoid affecting his time with his Shixiong and causing him trouble. Having made up his mind, Xu Ziqing smiled and said, “In that case, I’ll stay here with you two tonight.” However, he didn’t dwell on their earlier beauty at all.
The twin brothers looked slightly stiff as if they couldn’t believe it, but soon they smiled weakly and said, “Thank you, Senior, for your understanding…” After that, one on each side, they edged closer to pull him onto the bed.
Xu Ziqing thought they were scared, so he took hold of each of their wrists, gently helping them sit up, and then lightly pressed them back down onto the bed. He pulled up a thin blanket from the side and covered them, saying gently, “Rest well; I’ll meditate beside you.”
After saying this, Xu Ziqing communicated with his Shixiong through thought, relaying the situation, and then sat on a soft couch nearby, preparing to enter a meditative state.
The lights in the room had been extinguished by his sleeve, and the two brothers on the bed were left in a daze.
Translator: Lynn
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