books44 Chapter 372 Changes in the Clouds
Chapter 372 Changes in the Clouds
"Junior Lin Sangou greets Senior Yunmiao."
Inside the Ice Palace, Lin Changsheng once again saw a woman dressed in plain white, who looked like a pure and ethereal fairy.
“Master Lin, you and I have been through thick and thin together, there’s no need for such formality.”
In the main hall, True Monarch Yunmiao leaned lightly on a pale blue ice throne, her delicate hand supporting her chin, her eyes gleaming with a strange light as she gazed at Lin Changsheng.
For some reason, being stared at like that by True Monarch Yunmiao, Lin Changsheng suddenly felt his hair stand on end, as if he were being watched by something extremely dangerous, and he felt a sense of dread.
Even with just a brief eye contact, Lin Changsheng felt that the Cloud Mist True Monarch in front of him was completely unfamiliar to him!
Although the other person's voice and appearance had not changed, the spirit and eyes made Lin Changsheng feel very awkward.
It's like being a complete stranger!
As she glanced at him, she sensed a scrutiny, even a hint of hostility!
Although Lin Changsheng was puzzled, he remained secretly vigilant.
"Senior Yunmiao holds a lofty position, and I, as a junior, hold him in the utmost respect and dare not overstep my bounds in the slightest."
Lin Changsheng became increasingly submissive.
Unlike Chen Xingzhou, a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator, Lin Changsheng, though somewhat troublesome if a conflict were to break out, still had the confidence to protect himself.
After all, he had the record of killing a 'quasi-fourth-tier' demonic beast more than a decade ago, and now his cultivation has improved again, and his strength has increased.
But True Lord Yunmiao is different.
Lin Changsheng, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who has been famous for hundreds of years, has come into contact with the highest-level Nascent Soul True Monarch, including the memories of 'Heavenly Poison True Man'.
The methods they possess are probably far beyond Lin Changsheng's imagination.
In addition, Yunmiao Zhenjun's condition was clearly not right at this time.
Lin Changsheng even suspected that the Cloud Mist True Monarch in front of him might have been possessed by someone else.
But the idea only flashed through his mind before being rejected.
Yunmiao Zhenjun is already in the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Even a late-Nascent Soul cultivator would find it difficult to successfully possess him.
"Master Lin, do not be modest. The reason I summoned you here today is that I have something to ask of you."
Yunmiao Zhenjun adjusted her plain white dress, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and surprisingly made a charming gesture, her gaze fixed intently on Lin Changsheng.
Lin Changsheng only caught a fleeting glimpse before quickly and obediently lowering his head, whispering:
"Senior Yunmiao, you flatter me. If you need anything, please feel free to ask."
As he spoke, Lin Changsheng frowned inwardly.
A moment before, he silently used the perception ability attached to the Everlasting Spring Skill to basically confirm that True Monarch Yunmiao's mental state was normal and did not seem to be a sign of being possessed.
Previously, the demonic infant of the Aoki King Butterfly had possessed the Nightmare Moth. After such possession, the mental state and the physical body were not compatible, and a lot of time was needed for them to adjust to each other.
If someone is truly possessed, then the person who possesses that person must be at least at the mid-Nascent Soul stage. The recovery time would be very long, and it would be impossible for them to achieve a complete reunion of soul and spirit in just over ten years.
"Back then, when I was besieged by two True Monarchs of the Purple Cloud Sect, Master Lin should still remember it, right?"
"Back then, thanks to Master Lin Kui for destroying the 'Youhu Mountain Lord's' accomplice, which weakened its momentum, I was able to escape."
"However, those two, 'Black Tiger True Lord' and 'Nether Tiger Mountain Lord,' are skilled in combined attacks. Although I escaped unscathed, I still suffered some stubborn internal injuries that will be difficult to heal in a short time."
Yunmiao Zhenjun spoke calmly, as if he had returned to his usual composure, and revealed his condition to Lin Changsheng without any reservations.
Lin Changsheng looked serious, as if he were listening intently, but his gaze kept shifting as Yunmiao Zhenjun continued to speak.
"Even Senior Yunmiao couldn't handle it in a short time. My magical power is too weak. If I were to try to treat him, it would probably be ineffective and would only tarnish your body."
Lin Changsheng looked troubled and hesitated before speaking.
The injuries that True Monarch Yunmiao could not heal even after more than ten years of seclusion are probably not simple.
Lin Changsheng's Changchun Gong technique is incredibly effective at healing, but when facing someone far stronger than himself, he doesn't want to reveal the special nature of his technique too much.
Although True Lord Yunmiao has a calm and unassuming personality, he is relatively trustworthy.
"Master Lin is too modest."
"When we first met, I could sense that Master Lin was a pure-hearted person with a strong vitality and clean, pure wood-attribute magic power. It was highly compatible and matched the icy aura within me."
As he spoke, True Monarch Yunmiao maintained his elegant demeanor, but a hint of coldness suddenly crept into his words:
"Back then, the 'Lord of Youhu Mountain' of the Ziyun Sect did not hesitate to deplete his own cultivation and used some powerful secret technique. Although I, the True Lord, eventually managed to escape, I was also injured by his tiger demon aura, which damaged my nascent soul."
"To fully recover now, it will take decades of rest and recuperation. If Master Lin Kui is willing to lend a hand, the healing process may be shortened and recovery may be accelerated."
As the words fell, silence descended upon the Ice Palace.
Lin Changsheng frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
Yunmiao Zhenjun, standing to the side, did not urge them, but waited quietly with a gentle and graceful demeanor.
"Healing the wounds at the Nascent Soul's origin requires a certain amount of physical contact and the fusion of magical energy. During this process, some privacy may be intruded upon..."
Lin Changsheng hesitated for a moment, then offered an explanation beforehand.
As their cultivation level increases, cultivators become extremely concerned about their privacy.
Especially for high-ranking female cultivators like True Monarch Yunmiao, their reputation is of utmost importance.
Even in the cultivation world, there are many physicians who heal others and detoxify them, only to be betrayed and killed after the recipients have recovered.
Therefore, as his cultivation level improved, his skills in talisman making, alchemy, and puppetry were sufficient to support his cultivation needs, so Lin Changsheng rarely deliberately studied medical skills.
He truly did not want to pry into the True Lord's privacy unless absolutely necessary, lest he bring trouble upon himself.
“Since the True Lord has spoken and knows these things, Master Lin has no need to worry. Just make your move.”
"Of course, assisting this True Lord in expelling the demonic tiger's evil aura will inevitably damage one's cultivation. Fortunately, Lin Kui has made a breakthrough in his realm, so the slight loss is still within the acceptable range for someone at the late Golden Core stage."
"As for the cultivation lost during this period, it will be compensated with this fruit once my 'Heavenly Infant Fruit' matures. I wonder if Master Lin Kui is satisfied?"
Yunmiao Zhenjun smiled slightly, gently brushed her hair aside, her demeanor dignified and her temperament gentle, and spoke calmly.
"The 'Heavenly Infant Fruit' as compensation?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Changsheng's eyes lit up, his expression showing surprise, followed by great joy.
Although True Monarch Yunmiao had mentioned this fruit before in the Forbidden Land of the Underworld, he had not formally agreed to it.
The offer of the 'Heavenly Infant Fruit' as compensation naturally stirred Lin Changsheng's heart.
He initially had some reservations, but in the face of the 'Heavenly Infant Fruit,' he could disregard them to some extent, even if it meant taking some risks.
“The Heavenly Infant Fruit, a fourth-order spiritual fruit, is extremely important to this junior. Since you have so kindly gifted it to me, I will do my utmost to help you heal your injuries.”
Having received Yunmiao Zhenjun's promise, Lin Changsheng was in high spirits and spoke frankly.
……
Although it is only to assist in the treatment, it is still necessary to investigate the extent of damage to the primordial spirit's essence.
Before long, with Yunmiao Zhenjun's permission, Lin Changsheng began to examine the injuries, and only after considering the specific situation could he give an appropriate treatment plan.
Soon, Lin Changsheng ascended the steps of the Ice Palace for the first time.
Looking at the female cultivator in front of him, dressed in plain clothes, with eyebrows like ink paintings, and a clear and elegant temperament, like a fairy, Lin Changsheng felt both admiration and awe.
"excuse me."
Lin Changsheng murmured and gently placed his hand on Yunmiao Zhenjun's outstretched fair wrist, feeling a soft, delicate, and cool touch on his fingertips.
She glanced up at Yunmiao Zhenjun; the woman was dignified, her eyes slightly closed, as if she were dozing.
Lin Changsheng calmed his mind, and a faint green light appeared in his hand. He then circulated the power of the Everlasting Spring Technique and slowly channeled it into the body of True Monarch Yunmiao through his fingertips.
Throughout this process, Lin Changsheng was extremely cautious, not daring to make the slightest move. At the same time, he kept his mind focused, behaved himself, and did not make any prying moves.
At this moment, Yunmiao Zhenjun seemed to have relaxed his mind and allowed Lin Changsheng to investigate. As long as he had a thought, he could easily discover some of the woman's private matters.
They can even sense the trajectory of the magical power within Yunmiao Zhenjun's body at a deeper level, and based on this, they can speculate and possibly analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the cultivation technique.
However, these unusual movements would inevitably be noticed by True Monarch Yunmiao, and Lin Changsheng was unwilling to risk such misfortune, so he was always careful to avoid them.
At the same time, after Lin Changsheng's Changchun Gong technique entered his body, Yunmiao Zhenjun felt a vibrant and powerful aura flowing into him.
In an instant, its own functions began to stir, like rain after a long drought, or withered trees coming back to life, subconsciously wanting to absorb this ever-renewing magical power.
Yunmiao Zhenjun maintained a calm expression on the surface, but was inwardly astonished. This was the first time she had ever felt such strange wood-attribute magic power.
the other side.
After some investigation, Lin Changsheng gained a preliminary understanding of the condition inside Yunmiao Zhenjun's body.
Indeed, a stubborn demonic aura lingered on Yunmiao Zhenjun's nascent soul, firmly intertwined with the nascent soul's aura.
Since it involves one's most core nascent soul essence, the expulsion process must not be too forceful; otherwise, even if it is expelled, it will cause irreparable damage to oneself.
After a moment, he calmly withdrew his magic power, then frowned and pondered, seemingly considering how to treat the patient.
As he felt that vibrant energy being drawn away from his body, True Monarch Yunmiao felt a slight sense of loss, and a strange and absurd reluctance welled up within him.
Fortunately, she was highly skilled in cultivation and had excellent self-control, so she did not show any abnormality in front of Lin Changsheng.
Soon, True Monarch Yunmiao finalized a treatment plan based on the unique nature of Lin Changsheng's magical power.
The process was simple: Yunmiao Zhenjun was still in charge of dispelling the demonic aura, and every half month, Lin Changsheng would consume his magical energy to nourish the nascent soul.
To put it bluntly, it means consuming Lin Changsheng's Golden Core True Essence to replenish Yunmiao True Monarch's Nascent Soul Origin, so that it would not be over-consumed and cause damage to his realm.
However, this inevitably affected Lin Changsheng's cultivation level as he was the one who suffered the most damage.
However, compared to other cultivation methods, the Nascent Soul stage is more difficult to cultivate, and any losses are difficult to recover.
Conversely, the losses incurred at the Golden Core stage are relatively easy to recover from, and there is a 'Heavenly Infant Fruit' as a reward.
Both sides got what they wanted, and everyone was happy.
……
After resting for a few days on Yunmiao Peak, Lin Changsheng began to expend his magical power for the first time to nourish the nascent soul of True Monarch Yunmiao.
Inside the Ice Palace.
A man and a woman sat facing each other.
They were so close they could almost feel each other's soft breaths.
Among them, the man was dressed in white, with a handsome and refined appearance, gentle and scholarly demeanor, and a tranquil temperament, just like a piece of beautiful jade.
The woman was dressed in plain clothes, pure and elegant, serene and graceful, with a calm and composed demeanor.
Before long, Lin Changsheng spoke slightly, and a wisp of emerald green aura, like a ribbon, drifted out from his mouth.
Before him, True Monarch Yunmiao parted his warm, red lips and inhaled the wisp of emerald green aura.
This process lasted for almost half an hour.
Inside the body of True Monarch Yunmiao, a tiny baby girl, no bigger than a palm, opened and closed her mouth, greedily and intoxicatedly swallowing this vibrant life force, its color gradually solidifying.
As time went on, a fine layer of sweat appeared on Lin Changsheng's forehead, his face turned slightly pale, and he could hardly hold on, looking like he was overexerted, so he had to stop his breathing output.
In contrast, True Lord Yunmiao was radiant and full of energy. He subconsciously pursed his lips, and a look of regret flashed in his eyes.
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Lin."
"It was Yunmiao Zhenjun speaking softly."
"Senior Yunmiao, you are too kind. However, my abilities are limited. If this continues, I am afraid I will not be able to handle it."
Lin Changsheng smiled slightly, his voice tinged with weakness.
This is not because he is faking it.
The Cloud Mist True Lord's need for magical power and true essence exceeded Lin Changsheng's expectations.
A mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator is far beyond what a late-stage Golden Core cultivator like him can handle.
If he doesn't force an interruption and persists for another dozen breaths, Lin Changsheng might face instability in his cultivation level, and his cultivation might regress, causing him to fall back to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.
Fortunately, the initial treatment was effective, and True Lord Yunmiao was very satisfied with it.
During his seclusion, Lin Changsheng was granted special permission to stay on Yunmiao Peak, where he could use the fourth-order spiritual vein to recuperate and await the next summons.
Lin Changsheng naturally did not refuse such a kind offer.
However, even with the help of a fourth-tier spiritual vein, it was still difficult to recover in just half a month.
In order not to delay Yunmiao Zhenjun's progress, Lin Changsheng took a drop of 'Wanmu Lingjiao' to recover.
Furthermore, during the subsequent treatment, the rhythm was controlled and restrained, and a certain amount of mana was left in the body after each contact.
One day, six months later.
Lin Changsheng was recuperating at the top of Yunmiao Peak.
Suddenly, they sensed unusual activity coming from the formation outside the peak.
It turned out that Chen Xingzhou had taken the initiative to visit him.
"Senior Sister Yunmiao has been in seclusion for many years, and I was worried about her, so I came to visit her today."
Chen Xingzhou, dressed in a magnificent blue robe, stood quietly outside Yunmiao Peak.
More than ten years ago, he learned that True Monarch Yunmiao was injured.
However, the specifics remain unknown.
As time went on, the 'Black Tiger True Monarch' from the Purple Cloud Sect kept urging him, even going so far as to entrust him with all the remaining fourth-order alchemy inheritances to gather intelligence.
Now, having learned that Lin Sangou had been summoned and had been staying on Yunmiao Peak for half a year, he thought it over and over again and finally couldn't hold back any longer and took the initiative to come and visit him.
But the result was beyond his expectations.
Not only did True Lord Yunmiao not receive him as usual, but he also did not activate the great formation of Yunmiao Peak.