Chapter 393: 393. Thinking along the same lines

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Zhou He had been stuck in the Blood-Exchange Realm for decades, and his accumulation was already sufficient. He was also at the point of Spirit Refinement and Out-of-Body Technique, so a breakthrough was a matter of course for him.

However, to be on the safe side, Lu Yao still gave the old Daoist a bottle of “Ten-Complete Immortal Pill”.

Originally, such a thing was not to be exposed, but things were different now. He had become one of the top fighters and no longer needed to be overly cautious.

The two shared a close relationship, so the old Daoist Zhou did not stand on ceremony and accepted it openly.

They then chatted for a bit about Heavenly Tribulation and Divine Travel, but just as Zhou He had said earlier—the sects still strictly sealed off their information, strictly forbidding its perusal, and even he knew very little about it.

Lu Yao contemplated, “Even if the breakthrough is difficult, there’s no need to seal it away; there seems to be some other hidden reason. But that little devil He Ren has undergone Divine Manifestation…”

Seeing this, Zhou He simply said, “Since Lu has an interest in the Heavenly Tribulation, when my senior brother returns, we can go to Mount Wudang together and open the sect’s secret vault for consultation.”

“Would that be inconvenient since everything is sealed up?”

Zhou He laughed and said, “It would be inconvenient for others, but there would definitely be no problem for you, Lu.”

“Then I shall not refuse rudely.”

The relationship between the two was not only close, but Lu Yao had also turned the tide and saved the people from peril.

By tomorrow when the newspapers were published, he would become a person known throughout the world. Such a man, of course, need not follow the conventional rules.

Having made arrangements, Lu Yao didn’t linger, and immediately took his leave, “Daoist Zhou, I have matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now. I wish you success in advance!”

Just as he reached the door, Zhou He suddenly called out to him:

“Lu, whether you have your own paradise or some other incredible adventure, that ambitious and vigorous spiritual power is indeed what every Spirit Refiner dreams of.

But the old Daoist feels that relying solely on external objects, though energy-saving, is not entirely good. Have you considered… walking the final stretch of the road relying on your own strength?”

Lu Yao turned around calmly and said composedly, “Daoist Zhou, seems like we’re thinking along the same lines.”

Zhou He smiled and gave a fist salute, saying no more.

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After bidding farewell to the old Daoist, Lu Yao returned to Jing Yi Garden with a heavy heart.

“I must truly achieve Divine Manifestation as soon as possible to face the upcoming events. I can’t lag behind in practicing the Martial Path either, but I must not hurry. The higher the realm, the more one must advance steadily. Otherwise, a lapse in training can lead to serious consequences.”

At this thought, Lu Yao suddenly found the Martial Path and Spirit Refinement quite interesting.

In the early stages, the Martial Path could be advanced rapidly with the help of external things like massages and supplements; whereas Spirit Refinement was more troublesome, requiring not only accumulation but also sudden enlightenment and opportunity.

But as one reached higher realms, it was reversed.

The Martial Path required solid, steady steps; while Spirit Refinement could use “spiritual willingness” to offset the need for accumulation.

As he was reflecting, he suddenly heard coquettish and sweet voices coming from the bathroom.

Turns out it was a few girls relieving a day’s exhaustion with a medicinal bath. Just from the voices, one could imagine the scenes of “smooth water sliding over tender skin” inside.

Lu Yao scurried over, wanting to join in the fun…

But halfway there, he realized—the voices weren’t just from his three sisters, but also two other familiar female voices, unmistakably Yu Yanmei and Su Erya.

That made it inconvenient for him to proceed. Although Martial Artists were open about matters between men and women, they had their own strict etiquettes, prioritizing hierarchy and order, and did not tolerate indiscretion.

Lu Yao returned to his own room and started drawing.

Leveraging his exquisite control over his body from training in the Martial Path and Spirit Refinement, it took him only a few minutes to complete the drawing.

The painting depicted a divine figure with three heads and six arms, standing tall and mighty, representing the artist’s own spiritual manifestation.

With just a few final strokes, the divine figure’s arms became entwined with an imposing golden dragon.

“The most pressing task now is to manifest my ‘Divine Soul,'” he mused. “Only then can it be—perfect and flawless, a reflection of the spiritual manifestation in my heart.”

“I’ll need Liao Qe and the girl to help more. I can possess her at will to temper my Divine Soul…”

While he thought, his hands continued to move, and the divine figure in the painting now held a pipa. This Pipa Charm had not been revealed before; it was the trump card left by Lu Yao.

The only advantage of the Pipa Charm was its pure power; the higher the stage of Spirit Refinement, the more ferociously it could strike an opponent.

As he was painting, the door suddenly opened – it was Liao Qe coming in.

The sisters, all Spirit Refiners, had sensed their husband’s return. But it was only Liao Qe, with the thickest skin, who got up directly from the bath and ran over.

At this moment, she threw herself into the arms of her beloved, her voice sweet as honey:

“Lu Yao, you were incredible today! Your spiritual manifestation is just like Sun Wukong, beating demons and monsters until they’re searching for their teeth on the ground~”

Liao Qe, who had just finished bathing, had her wet hair hanging loose, her skin tenderer than snow and translucent like jade. In her clearly defined apricot eyes, admiration was nearly spilling out.

Lu Yao picked up his soft sister, laughing, “I couldn’t have succeeded this time without the help of you three.”

“That’s not true~ We hardly gave any help at all…”

Liao Qe, greatly interested in her beloved’s painting, leaned in and added a few strokes.

In the painting, beneath the divine figure’s feet now floated a lucky cloud, adding a touch of humanity to the godlike spiritual manifestation.

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Inside the Jing Yi Garden bathhouse:

Hot water gushed out of the marble carved crane beaks, filling the bath and maintaining the temperature.

Several tender bodies were soaking in it; Li Pei and Liao Ya were massaging Yu Yanmei’s feet.

The atmosphere was a bit restless. After Liao Qe had left, Li Pei and Liao Ya couldn’t stop fidgeting, obviously restless.

Despite teasing her earlier, they too longed to see their beloved.

Yu Yanmei withdrew her feet, pouting, “Alright, you go as well, there’s no need to keep me company.”

Li Pei and Liao Ya exchanged glances, gave Yu Yanmei an apologetic smile, and quickly stood up, draped their clothes on, and went to find Lu Yao.

Watching the lively young girls, Yu Yanmei felt a twinge… it was hard to tell if it was envy or contentment.

Lu Yao was extraordinarily talented, with a considerable fortune and incredible encounters – but most importantly, he had an excellent character.

To have such an outstanding man to spend one’s life with was truly a remarkable blessing.

Thinking this, Yu Yanmei suddenly felt a little lonely and no longer felt like soaking. She leapt out of the bath.

Her fair, flawless skin, glistening with droplets of water, glowed with a soft luminance, while the contours of her muscles were faintly visible.

With a graceful yet powerful figure, supple as a panther, she slung the Longquan Sword at her waist and began to patrol the garden. “Lu Xiaozi exposed too many secrets during the day, and tonight is bound to be eventful.”

The things Lu Yao had revealed held fatal attraction and would surely tempt certain sects. Though they wouldn’t dare to confront openly, it was inevitable they would come snooping around.

“I spent the day protecting the three girls and couldn’t move much. It’s a good time to stretch out in the evening.”

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