Chapter 569: Life-Risking Duel

Chapter 569: Life-Risking Duel

“What a perfect phrase, ‘Dual Cultivation,’ it truly left Liu Shuqin and Luo Xiaoxue flabbergasted.

They had been alone in the room for so long, and it turns out they were engaging in dual cultivation?

They had heard a bit about dual cultivation, after all.

In this vast world, there are many types of dual cultivation; however, they were unsure which type this was.

But regardless of the kind of dual cultivation, it involves some level of intimate contact—that’s a given. Even those who haven’t practiced it know that!

So, what kind of dual cultivation is this?

They were very puzzled.

“Hm? Ruo’er, what exactly is this dual cultivation?”

“Yeah…”

Just as Li Ruo’er was about to shout it out, Lin Nuo quickly stopped her.

Li Ruo’er didn’t even try to be coy; honestly, to proudly proclaim something like ‘Harmony Technique’—especially for a young girl—was quite something!

If she wasn’t embarrassed, he was embarrassed for her.

Even if the truth can’t be hidden, this would eventually come to light—there’s no need to flaunt it like some kind of trophy!

“You will eventually find out, no need to ask too much. Li Ruo’er, you’ve just recovered and should rest. Don’t move around. Now let the Master Sister check your body.”

Lin Nuo spoke calmly, steering the conversation away for now.

Then Liu Shuqin began to perform a check on Li Ruo’er, discovering that the energy she unleashed earlier had intensified, able to break the curse of beastification and escape a disaster.

As for her spiritual essence, Li Ruo’er had successfully reestablished it; Liu Shuqin didn’t even need to supply her with spiritual energy—her own had already improved.

Truly marvelous, Li Ruo’er was showing enhancements in every aspect.

Was this the power brought about by dual cultivation?

Speaking of dual cultivation, Liu Shuqin recalled that Li Ruo’er had previously engaged in dual cultivation with Lin Nuo, which wasn’t a secret in the sect.

But that kind of dual cultivation surely wouldn’t yield such power; furthermore, if it were the everyday kind, the Junior Martial Brother wouldn’t hide it—surely, it had to be something different.

What kind could it be?

Perhaps the Junior Martial Brother took a desperate gamble and practiced the Harmony Technique with Li Ruo’er.

The Harmony Technique reaches a level of true male-female intimacy.

Her feelings were mixed; on one hand, she was glad that Li Ruo’er could recover, but on the other, Lin Nuo had used an unusual method of dual cultivation.

It felt a bit uncomfortable in her heart.

Ruo’er truly meant a lot to the Junior Martial Brother.

Nevertheless, she maintained her smile, not revealing her feelings. Following Lin Nuo’s instructions, Liu Shuqin conducted a thorough check on Li Ruo’er, ultimately reporting back:

“Based on the examination, Ruo’er is fine! The surge of energy has intensified, her spiritual essence has recovered, and her spiritual energy can now stabilize and not dissipate. The beastification curse has been controlled and should soon be eliminated. However, she still needs to rest and mustn’t exert herself.”

“Good.”

Lin Nuo nodded, confirming that the dual cultivation method could indeed help Li Ruo’er.

He would need to get some medicinal pills to replenish himself; after all, this dual cultivation was draining!

At such a young age, relying on medicinal pills to recuperate was quite the shame.

After chewing on a couple of pills, he felt a bit better, but still not up to par.

The room continued to shake violently, and roars of giant dragons echoed from outside, smoke enveloping the city.

Having just escaped one disaster, Huan Tian City was now facing a new calamity that threatened to obliterate it.

And Lin Nuo sensed it—many fierce beasts were approaching, including the God-level Giant Dragon.

“Junior Martial Brother, what now?”

“You all hide first.”

Lin Nuo said seriously, gripping his sword, preparing to head outside.

“Junior Martial Brother, are you serious? That’s too dangerous! We’ve seen its strength before; it’s really pushing it!”

“Yes, Hero Lin, even your protective charms won’t hold against it! Let’s retreat and come up with another plan!”

Liu Shuqin and Luo Xiaoxue urged Lin Nuo, fully well aware of the immense power of that God-level Giant Dragon.

But Lin Nuo wasn’t going to listen; he had his own plans that wouldn’t be swayed by them.

“Take Li Ruo’er and hide.”

Lin Nuo insisted on his stance, then his feet and body stirred the winds as he whooshed away, vanishing from sight.

Liu Shuqin and the others were helpless, knowing Lin Nuo’s solitary nature made him hard to persuade.

“Young Master, where is he going? He wouldn’t dare confront that dragon, would he?”

Li Ruo’er looked up, gazing into the distance, seeing the colossal dragon flapping its massive wings, fire raging through the city, with the flames intensifying, and some fierce beasts running toward them.

Liu Shuqin and the others drew their Spirit Swords, glaring at the approaching beasts.

These creatures gritted their teeth, their eyes blood-red, baring their claws and fangs, fierce beyond belief.

In Li Ruo’er’s ears, she heard once again the previous wails:

“I’m not a fierce beast, I’m human! I’m human!”

Another round of pleading cries came from the fierce beasts, only Li Ruo’er could hear them.

“They sure are numerous; they must have been lured here!”

Liu Shuqin pointed her long sword at the beasts ahead.

“We can only exterminate them.”

“Sister Shuqin, let’s bind their movements first! Don’t kill them!” Li Ruo’er urged eagerly.

“Hm? Ruo’er, do you have any ideas?”

“They might be human, just like you said I was before; they’ve beastified. I believe there’s a way to save them; let’s not kill them.”

“Fine.”

Liu Shuqin and the others obeyed Li Ruo’er’s wish, first using Spirit Techniques to bind their movements. But this strategy wasn’t long-term; if their binding techniques failed or a massive group of fierce beasts came, they’d struggle to fend them off and could only kill them.

Li Ruo’er attempted to communicate with the beasts, but they still glared at her with bared teeth. All she could hear were their cries, no other words.

“Perhaps we could try purifying them?” Li Ruo’er suggested.

“Purify? Ruo’er, do you know the Purification Technique?” Liu Shuqin asked.

“Um… No, Sister Shuqin, but don’t you know it? You could give it a shot.”

“Alright.”

Liu Shuqin used the Purification Technique on the fierce beasts, yet it didn’t deliver the expected results—they remained as ferocious as ever.

“No, it’s like poison; they’re too deep in the toxin to purify! If our binding fails, they’ll attack us. We either leave or we’ll have to kill them.”

“Sister Shuqin, you just mentioned I had the energy that could eliminate the curse of beastification. Could we leverage that?”

“Hm?”

Liu Shuqin pondered for a moment; if viable, it was a path she had never considered—perhaps it could be attempted.

…

Lin Nuo raced to the scene, even though his condition wasn’t great; he needed to move without delay.

Resting to recuperate was futile; dealing with God-level fierce beasts was a life-risking endeavor, and he loved the thrill of it!

Po’er had granted this giant dragon a strange ability, capable of spewing a bizarre liquid that triggers beastification upon hit. If a person with good attributes could withstand it, they would beastify; if not, they’d drop dead.

Hence, a large number of fierce beasts had formed in the city, along with a pile of casualties.

Lin Nuo arrived at the scene, instantly capturing the attention of the giant dragon and Po’er.

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