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Chapter 99 Spiritual Spring

Millennium Polygonum multiflorum, this ancient spiritual herb, seemed to be able to sense the subtle changes in the surrounding atmosphere. Its branches and leaves trembled slightly, as if it was thinking about something. It was silent for a moment, and finally spoke, with a voice that was a little vicissitudes and mysterious: "In this area, in addition to the Tianxin grass, there is also an ancient spiritual spring, which is a spiritual object nurtured by heaven and earth. Legend has it that it can wash away the distracting thoughts of the cultivators, make their minds clear, and thus improve their cultivation level."

Wen Lingyue and Lu Xiuyuan could not help but be surprised when they heard this. They had heard the legend of this spiritual spring a long time ago, but had never been able to find its trace. Now, they learned from the thousand-year-old Polygonum multiflorum that this legendary spiritual spring was actually nearby, how could they not be excited?

Wen Lingyue couldn't help but ask, "Senior He Shouwu, the spiritual spring you mentioned, is it the legendary spiritual spring that can strengthen the bones and muscles of cultivators and improve their cultivation level?"

The Millennium Polygonum Multiflorum nodded slowly, with a hint of fatigue in his voice: "That's right, the spiritual spring gathers the essence of heaven and earth, and has never dried up after thousands of years. It is deep here, you just need to follow that path and go down, and you will find the location of the spiritual spring."

After hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan frowned slightly and thought to himself, "Although this Polygonum multiflorum has awakened its spiritual wisdom, it seems unwilling to explain things too clearly. It only tells us the approximate location of the spiritual spring, but there is no specific route or mark. How can we find it?"

Wen Lingyue didn't seem to care about these details. She smiled and said to Lu Xiuyuan, "Xiuyuan, this is enough. We are exploring the secret realm and looking for various opportunities. It is a great blessing for Senior He Shouwu to tell us about the existence of the spiritual spring. As for the specific route, we can explore it slowly. This is also a kind of experience."

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan nodded, and the doubts in his heart dissipated a lot. He knew that Wen Lingyue was right, and both of them were cultivators with good cultivation, and they were already accustomed to adventure and training.

The Millennium Polygonum multiflorum seemed to be able to sense their mood changes, and it gently swayed its branches and leaves, as if it was pleased with their decision. However, it seemed to have something else to say, but seemed a little hesitant.

After a while, it finally spoke again, with a hint of solemnity in its voice: "However, you must be careful. Although the spiritual spring is magical, it is not easy to obtain. You must not be greedy, otherwise it may cause unnecessary trouble."

After saying this, the thousand-year-old Polygonum multiflorum fell into a deep sleep, as if it didn't want to say anything more.

Lu Xiu looked at Wen Lingyue from afar with a helpless smile on his face. He shook his head gently and sighed, "This Polygonum multiflorum is really cunning. It only told us the approximate location of the spiritual spring, but did not give a specific route or mark. How can we find it?"

Wen Lingyue smiled faintly upon hearing this, and she didn't seem to care about it. She said, "In fact, we can't be too demanding of He Shouwu. After all, it has just opened its spiritual wisdom, and it is precious that it can communicate with us. Moreover, it has saved us a lot of time and energy by telling us about the existence of the spiritual spring. The rest of the way still needs us to explore on our own."

After listening to Wen Lingyue's words, Lu Xiuyuan felt a little unwilling, but he also understood that what she said made sense. He nodded and said, "Okay, you are right. So what should we do next? What does He Shouwu mean by 'not being greedy'?"

Wen Lingyue pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps it means that the effect of the spiritual spring is too strong. If we are too greedy and want to absorb too much at once, it will be counterproductive and may even cause unnecessary trouble."

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan's heart moved. He thought of some legendary secret realm spiritual objects, which are often double-edged swords. If used well, they can help people improve their cultivation, but if used poorly, they may bring disaster. He nodded and said, "I understand. Then we must be careful and not be greedy."

Wen Lingyue nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's right. Let's go and don't waste time."

Lu Xiuyuan looked at Wen Lingyue's receding back and couldn't help but smile. He shook his head and said to himself, "This girl is always so impetuous."

He straightened his clothes and followed. Although his pace was not as bold as Wen Lingyue's, he seemed calm and unhurried, revealing a different kind of demeanor.

The two walked down the path, one in front and one behind. The surrounding scenery gradually became quieter, with dense trees and exotic flowers swaying by the road, and occasionally the calls of some spiritual animals could be heard.

Wen Lingyue walked very fast, but her attention was always focused on the surrounding environment. She stopped from time to time to observe, as if looking for some clues. Lu Xiuyuan seemed a little careless. He walked while admiring the surrounding scenery and occasionally stopped to pick some wild flowers.

"Hey, can you please walk faster? Stop dawdling." Wen Lingyue suddenly turned around and said to Lu Xiuyuan.

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan quickly quickened his pace. He smiled and said, "I'm just enjoying the scenery. Why are you in such a hurry?"

Wen Lingyue snorted and said, "Appreciating the scenery? I think you are taking this opportunity to be lazy. Don't forget why we are here."

Lu Xiuyuan chuckled and said, "How could I forget? Don't worry, I won't delay anything."

After saying that, Wen Lingyue left Lu Xiuyuan behind and walked forward with big strides.

Lu Xiuyuan said shyly: "Why are you walking so fast? You're making me anxious to death."

Wen Lingyue was seen walking in front with great strength and courage, and with great spirit.

Lu Xiuyuan followed behind shyly, like a willow swaying in the wind, in an affectation.

This scene is both weird and funny, and the contrast is really unbearable to watch.

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue followed the winding path one after the other and continued to go deeper into the secret realm. As they went deeper, the surrounding environment also changed quietly.

The originally dry land was gradually replaced by moist soil, and the air was filled with a fresh scent, as if it was the breath of nature. The surrounding scenery also became richer, with dense trees and exotic flowers swaying by the roadside, and occasionally the calls of spirit animals could be heard in the distance, adding a bit of mystery and unknown to this secret place.

As they walked forward, they observed the surrounding environment and looked for traces of the spiritual spring. Although the thousand-year-old Polygonum multiflorum did not give a specific route, they believed that as long as they kept walking along this path, they would definitely find the location of the spiritual spring.

As time went by, they found that the surrounding scenery was getting more and more beautiful, as if they were in a paradise. The stone road was covered with moss, and it felt slippery when they stepped on it, but they did not slow down their pace.

Right in the center of this green area, there is a spring. The spring is like a pearl inlaid on the earth. The spring water is clear and transparent, as if it can cleanse people's souls. The spring water gurgles and flows, and the spring water reflects golden light under the sun. The spring water is clear and transparent, and it makes a pleasant sound, as if it is the music of nature.

There are goldfish swimming in the water. Their scales are golden and their whiskers are very long, making them look like dragons.

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue were amazed at the sight before them. They had never seen such a beautiful spring before, and their hearts were filled with surprise and anticipation.

Wen Lingyue spoke first: "Such wonderful spring water, let me drink it!" His words were full of pride and excitement, as if he couldn't wait to taste the sweetness of this spiritual spring.

When Lu Xiuyuan heard Wen Lingyue say this, he couldn't help but feel a little angry and shy. He stamped his feet in anger and said delicately: "Why are you so impatient? It ruins the scenery. You should savor it carefully and experience it quietly." Her voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze blowing through people's hearts.

Wen Lingyue was a little disapproving of Lu Xiuyuan's words. He waved his hand and said loudly, "Women's opinions!" There was a bit of disdain and ridicule in his tone, as if he thought Lu Xiuyuan was too rigid about formalities.

When Lu Xiuyuan heard Wen Lingyue say this, she became even more angry. She put her hands on her hips, jumped on her toes and said, "You just want to take the spiritual spring for yourself!" There was a bit of grievance and dissatisfaction in her voice, as if she had seen through Wen Lingyue's thoughts.

The two of them started arguing beside the spring. For a moment, the originally peaceful forest seemed to be broken by their argument, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere. However, they did not notice that there seemed to be some kind of power surging in the spring, as if it was observing their actions.

This power seemed invisible, but it seemed to be able to penetrate into the depths of everyone's heart. It quietly observed the dispute between the two, as if waiting for something. As the dispute between the two became more intense, this power became stronger, as if it was accumulating energy and ready to explode at any time.

The two were so excited that they started fighting. Their movements were fierce and fast, some pulling each other's hair, some grabbing each other's eyes, and the scene was a mess. The surrounding trees seemed to be disturbed by their quarrel, and the leaves rustled as if trying to stop them.

Wen Lingyue's momentum was high and low, she clenched her fists, and her eyes were shining with determination. She attacked Lu Xiuyuan mercilessly, and each punch was full of power. Although Wen Lingyue was petite, her eyes showed a spirit of not admitting defeat. She flexibly launched a violent and stormy attack on Lu Xiuyuan.

However, the two of them only talked about this kind of street fighting. Lu Xiuyuan's strength was obviously stronger than Wen Lingyue, and his attack made Wen Lingyue a little overwhelmed. In a situation where he could not dodge in time, Lu Xiuyuan was knocked to the ground by Wen Lingyue's punch. He fell to the ground, groaning in pain, but he did not give up. He gritted his teeth and struggled to stand up, ready to continue fighting with Wen Lingyue.

However, Wen Lingyue did not give her this opportunity. She took advantage of the situation, hugged Lu Xiuyuan's calf, and pulled it down hard. Lu Xiuyuan lost his balance and fell to the ground again. Wen Lingyue took the opportunity to ride on him, ready to teach her a lesson.

However, Lu Xiuyuan was not the kind of person who would give in easily. He suddenly exerted force, grabbed Wen Lingyue's calf, and bit it hard. Wen Lingyue screamed in pain and let go. Lu Xiuyuan seized the opportunity and rolled over to get rid of Wen Lingyue's control.

Wen Lingyue roared angrily and attacked Lu Xiuyuan again. However, this time Lu Xiuyuan was prepared. He nimbly dodged Wen Lingyue's attack while looking for an opportunity to counterattack. After a successful dodge, he suddenly exerted his strength and pounced towards the Lingquan spring.

Lu Xiuyuan opened his mouth wide and greedily sucked the water flowing out of the spring. The sound of gulping continued, and his stomach was getting bigger and bigger, as if it was about to burst. However, he seemed to be completely unaware of this and just kept drinking the spring water.

Wen Lingyue was not to be outdone, he rushed to the spiritual spring pool, put his head in the water, and drank the spring water in big gulps. His stomach also swelled up quickly, but he seemed to be controlled by this power and couldn't stop at all.

Their stomachs grew bigger and bigger, like two balloons about to burst. Their faces became paler and paler, and it was obvious that they had drunk too much. However, they seemed to be controlled by this force and could not stop.

At this moment, a glimmer of instinct flashed in Lu Xiuyuan's eyes. It was the instinct for survival, which made him wake up from the controlled state. The mysterious pendant on his chest also emitted bursts of light, as if it was also warning him.

Lu Xiuyuan woke up instantly and tried to regain control of his body. Lu Xiuyuan felt that his stomach was about to explode. It was now bigger than that of a pregnant woman in her 10th month of pregnancy. He couldn't even stand up from the ground. He raised his head with difficulty and looked at Wen Lingyue who was still greedily drinking the spring water.

Wen Lingyue had completely lost her mind at this time, and all she could see was the endless spring water. Her body had been stretched out of shape, but she seemed completely unaware of it.

Lu Xiuyuan's heart tightened, she knew that if she continued like this, Wen Lingyue's life would be in danger. She struggled to stand up, ready to go over and stop Wen Lingyue. However, her body became extremely heavy because she drank too much water, and every step was extremely difficult.

But I drank too much water and couldn't stand up even after I lay on the ground. My belly was bigger than when I was ten months pregnant.

At this time, Wen Lingyue was still greedily drinking the spring water. Although her body resisted instinctively, she was unconscious and was still drinking the spring water desperately.

Lu Xiuyuan saw that the situation was critical. If he didn't react, Wen Lingyue would really die here. So Lu Xiuyuan mobilized the remaining spiritual energy in his body, gathered it in his arms, and punched himself in the stomach.

A sharp pain made Lu Xiuyuan grimace in pain, and the huge pressure in his abdomen suddenly rushed out.

With a "whoosh" sound, Lu Xiuyuan seemed to be a peerless master who practiced water-based martial arts. The water column spurting out of his saliva was as thick as the mouth of a bowl. The powerful water flow swept away all the moss on the ground.