SWNOVELXO Chapter 125: Master's Wife Helps You Su Detoxify
Chapter 125: Master’s Wife Helps You Su Detoxify
He Shutong practiced the Ice Heart Technique, a technique that, once mastered, could not be changed. However, since she had also studied the Yang Sword, she was well-versed in the various cultivation methods of the Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Harmonious Sword Sect, which focused on the balance of yin and yang.
The Dual Cultivation Technique, though named as such, was actually based on the principles of yin and yang, aligning with the philosophies of many cultivation sects. However, in this context, “yin” referred specifically to the feminine essence, while “yang” referred to the masculine essence.
In the eyes of the founder of the Dual Cultivation Technique, “When yin and yang are balanced, life flourishes. If one is lacking, all things cease to grow.”
The first half of this statement emphasized the powerful effects of dual cultivation when yin and yang were in harmony. The second half, however, warned of the dangers of an imbalance between the two.
Normally, the yin and yang energies within a person’s body exist in a delicate balance, and it is rare for one to be severely lacking. However, practitioners of the Dual Cultivation Technique are unique. When the founder created this technique, the goal was to achieve the strongest possible dual cultivation effects. To achieve this, the purest forms of yin and yang energies were required.
Thus, one of the main purposes of the Dual Cultivation Technique was to ensure that male disciples who practiced it from a young age became nearly pure yang, while female disciples became nearly pure yin. This laid a solid foundation for future dual cultivation.
The way these disciples, with their extreme yin or yang imbalances, avoided the dangers of imbalance was through the Heavenly Scroll of the Dual Cultivation Technique. Under the influence of the Heavenly Scroll, the initial essence of male and female disciples became incredibly profound, capable of continuously absorbing the excess yin or yang energy within their bodies, maintaining a “false” balance. At the same time, this initial essence, like a pearl endlessly polished within a shell, could provide an unparalleled purity of energy during the first dual cultivation.
This was why disciples of the Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Harmonious Sword Sect achieved far greater results in dual cultivation compared to other sects. While others treated dual cultivation as a supplementary practice, Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Harmonious Sword Sect disciples were trained professionals from a young age…
However, practitioners of the Dual Cultivation Technique were not truly pure yang or pure yin. This “false” balance would be broken after the initial essence was released, as the subsequent yang or yin essence could not match the effectiveness of the initial essence.
In theory, this was not a problem for Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Harmonious Sword Sect disciples. Once the initial essence was released, it meant dual cultivation had already taken place, and the excess yin or yang energy could be directly transferred to the cultivation partner, aiding their progress. However, for You Su, this had become a significant issue.
Though he had once dual cultivated with his junior sister in his past, she was not by his side now…
You Su was at the peak of his youth, full of vigor and vitality. A young man like him, with a strong constitution, naturally had an abundance of yang energy. Combined with his lifelong practice of the Dual Cultivation Technique, his body was in a state of extreme yang excess and yin deficiency. Now that his initial yang essence had been released, the naturally occurring excess yang energy had nowhere to go and could not be fully absorbed, accumulating in his body to the point of becoming toxic.
He Shutong frowned, looking at You Su’s twisted expression with a heavy heart.
She reached out hesitantly, her hand gently resting on him, focusing on the state of the yang poison within his body.
She bit her lip, her eyes filled with guilt.
Had he been enduring this all along?
Did my ambitions for him push him to this state…?
Of course, she didn’t think You Su’s condition was caused by sharing the pool with her. She knew that the key to his yang poison outbreak was the two consecutive battles that had pushed him to his limits, and the root cause of those battles was her decision to take him as her disciple.
“Strong yang leads to longevity; weak yang leads to premature death.” Yang energy was the driving force behind a person’s vitality, responsible for warming and nourishing the body and protecting the organs. When a person was seriously ill or injured, the body would naturally produce more yang energy to repair itself.
You Su’s yang energy shouldn’t have reached such extreme levels. It was only because of the consecutive battles and physical exhaustion that his body, desperate to recover, produced even more yang energy, exacerbating the situation like adding fuel to a fire.
What she didn’t know was that this was only one of the reasons. Another reason was You Su’s practice of the Righteous Sun Sword Nurturing Art, which had made the yang energy within him unusually potent.
“Sigh…”
He Shutong sighed softly. She never expected things to turn out this way.
She couldn’t just stand by and watch You Su in this state. If the yang poison spread throughout his body, not only would he suffer immensely, but it would also damage his foundation, hinder his cultivation, and make it extremely difficult to expel the poison later…
But how could she help him expel the yang energy in time? If she had known this would happen, she wouldn’t have let Ji Lingruo return to the Eastern Cascade Continent so quickly…
Who else could help him besides Ji Lingruo?
What if… she betrothed Wangshu to him as his Dao Companion?
He Shutong lightly patted her slightly flushed cheeks, trying to clear her mind.
Wangshu was innocent and pure. How could she irresponsibly make such a decision for her? Besides, it wouldn’t be fair to Ji Lingruo.
Who else was close to You Su…? The Third Elder?
He Shutong shook her head, immediately dismissing the idea. Although she didn’t involve herself in worldly affairs, she had heard some rumors. The Third Elder, as a female cultivator at the peak, despised men. This was likely why she had always been so friendly toward He Shutong, despite her cold demeanor. Moreover, the Third Elder was of a higher status and much older. How could she possibly do such a thing for someone else’s disciple?
What if she found some courtesans who exchanged their bodies for cultivation resources?
But You Su was upright and pure. Wouldn’t this be an insult to him? He was like an unblemished piece of jade. How could she allow such people to taint him?
He Shutong felt ashamed for even considering such an idea. She suddenly felt deflated, her body slumping slightly. The cold pool water reached her lips, and You Su’s chiseled profile was right before her eyes.
The person who could help him now was, in fact, herself. She had known this from the moment the question arose.
All the unrealistic alternatives she had considered were just her way of deceiving herself, avoiding the truth…
You Su’s painful groans grew louder, and He Shutong finally understood what he was saying:
“Master’s wife… I really… didn’t mean to…”
He Shutong’s gaze softened. She understood that this was what You Su had wanted to say before losing consciousness. He was afraid she would misunderstand, thinking he had impure thoughts about her. Even in his delirious state, he hadn’t forgotten this last bit of resolve. In his heart, she was always the sacred and untouchable Master’s wife.
If even he thought this way, why should she hesitate?
He Shutong suddenly stood up in the water, the sound of splashing water echoing around her. Without the mist to obscure her, her divine figure was fully revealed, radiating breathtaking beauty.
She bit her lip, her fair face tinged with a blush, yet her eyes were filled with determination. She took a piece of embroidered silk and gently covered You Su’s eyes.
He had become like this because he wanted to become her disciple. It was only right that she be the one to detoxify him.
This had nothing to do with romantic feelings. It was simply a Master’s wife’s determination to save her disciple.
That night, the Lotus Sword Venerable, who had wielded a sword for over a hundred years, gently grasped the second “sword” of her life.
…
Emerald Glorious Peak wasn’t particularly tall, but it was majestic.
It was covered in immortal plants and spiritual flowers that bloomed year-round. At the peak stood a special, towering tree. It was said that the Third Elder had achieved enlightenment under this tree, breaking through to the Void Realm. This ancient tree had since been given its own name: Shining Through the Ages.
On this starry night, every leaf of Shining Through the Ages glowed with a crystalline light. Its umbrella-like canopy stretched across the sky, resembling a heavenly lantern from afar. The combined glow of the entire tree rivaled the brightness of the moon, illuminating the surrounding darkness.
A gentle breeze stirred the divine tree, causing its glowing leaves to fall like shooting stars, creating a dreamlike scene.
Beneath Shining Through the Ages lay a reclining couch, with several wine jars tipped over nearby. The spilled wine soaked through various ancient texts scattered on the ground.
The beautiful woman in the green dress reclined on the couch, though her posture was far from elegant. Her mature figure was exposed, revealing endless allure. Fortunately, this was a restricted area of Emerald Glorious Peak, accessible only to the peak master, so no one could witness her charm.
The Third Elder held a wine gourd in one hand and an ancient book in the other, reading by the light of Shining Through the Ages. She drank heavily, her brows tightly knit, lost in melancholy.
Suddenly, she tossed the book aside and slammed the gourd onto the ground.
“I’m so angry!”
The Third Elder sat up straight, her face filled with frustration, her cheeks slightly flushed from the wine.
The rumors were true. The Third Elder despised men, though she never openly admitted it. In fact, her disdain wasn’t limited to men; her admiration wasn’t directed at men either…
As fellow sect elders and female venerables, the Thirteenth Elder’s peerless beauty, icy demeanor, and mastery of the Lotus Sword Technique left all men in the dust. Like the Third Elder, she kept men at a distance. Despite being nearly a century older than the Thirteenth Elder, the Third Elder had developed feelings she shouldn’t have. However, the Thirteenth Elder rarely showed her any favor.
When she learned that the Thirteenth Elder’s aloofness was due to her practice of the Ice Heart Technique, the Third Elder went to great lengths to find a way to break the ice heart. Now, seeing the Thirteenth Elder’s cultivation regress as she tried to break the ice heart, the Third Elder couldn’t bear it. She had been tirelessly searching through ancient texts for a way to repair her spirit platform.
But while she was here, exhausting herself to find a solution for the Lotus Sword Venerable’s recovery, what was the Lotus Sword Venerable doing?
Bathing with her new male disciple!
Being completely exposed with a man, the most disgusting thing in the world!
The more the Third Elder thought about it, the angrier she became. Feeling that the wine in her gourd wasn’t enough to drown her sorrows, she grabbed a half-empty wine jar and took several large gulps. When the jar was empty, she tossed it aside, the sound of shattering pottery echoing. Her green dress, soaked with wine, clung to her body, accentuating her voluptuous curves.
“You Su! You deserve to die!”
Even she, who cherished her so, had never bathed with the Lotus Sword Venerable!
The Third Elder gritted her teeth. The mimosa she had placed outside You Su’s door hadn’t shown any changes, meaning You Su hadn’t returned to his room. So where could he be?
He had to be in the Lotus Birth Pool!
“No! I can’t let them keep bathing! It’s been over a day; he should have recovered by now! Are they really treating this like a romantic bath?”
She recalled how the master and disciple had lingered during their last conversation, seemingly reluctant to part. Combined with the Lotus Sword Venerable’s unreserved devotion to You Su, the Third Elder couldn’t help but imagine what kind of special relationship the two might have…
Her expression suddenly hardened. Unable to contain herself any longer, she stood up decisively. With a wave of her hand, a large green banana leaf floated into the air.
The Third Elder sat on the leaf, her plump figure settling comfortably. A flash of green light beneath the divine tree, and she vanished along with the leaf.
…
He Shutong’s cold face was tinged with a blush. Her left hand gently moved over You Su’s body, guiding the yang energy that had spread throughout his body back to his lower abdomen, making it easier to expel.
As for her right hand, it clumsily practiced a one-handed sword technique, with two streams of spiritual energy intertwining on the sword.
Both the Lotus Sword and the Yang Sword were single-handed techniques, so she should have been very familiar with one-handed sword techniques. However, the “sword technique” she was using now was completely different from what she had practiced before. She had only studied the theory and was now putting it into practice for the first time.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that this sword technique was unique. It flowed up and down, twisting in a rhythmic pattern. Her grip shifted in strength, culminating in a firm hold, gently rubbing and turning.
If Guan Chujun or Ji Lingruo had been present, they would have immediately recognized this as a particularly special technique from the Human Scroll of Dual Cultivation.
Under the influence of this sword technique, You Su’s condition visibly improved.
A flash of lightning, and He Shutong’s expression changed dramatically.
Lotus Peak was protected by the Wind of Worry, preventing even Void Realm venerables from flying. Yet, in the dead of night, the Third Elder had suddenly arrived at Lotus Peak! She was now hurriedly making her way toward the immortal pool!
He Shutong hadn’t anticipated this turn of events and was instantly overwhelmed with anxiety and panic.
After nearly two hundred years of being emotionless and desireless, this was the first time she had felt such a bittersweet sense of shame.
She could almost hear the Third Elder’s footsteps as she approached, stepping on leaves and breaking branches. But You Su was at a critical moment; she couldn’t give up now.
“Why is this taking so long…?”
He Shutong’s face was flushed with embarrassment as she murmured to herself.
Frustrated by the lack of progress, she abandoned the increasingly familiar one-handed technique and switched to a more powerful two-handed technique!
Hurry, hurry!
…
The Third Elder felt less like a wife going to catch her husband in the act and more like a bitter lover who had reluctantly given up her beloved, only to regret it deeply.
With this thought, she quickened her pace.
The last time she had come here, the misty barriers hadn’t hindered her at all. But now, in the dead of night, the mist seemed thicker, as if trying to slow her down.
There was definitely something going on between this master and disciple!
With a swish, the Third Elder pushed aside the final layer of foliage by the Lotus Birth Pool, and the long-awaited scene came into view—
White stones, a clear pool, and a young man covered in black gauze lying on the shore, his complexion rosy. The pool was shrouded in a faint mist, and the goddess was faintly visible at the other end.
The Third Elder sighed in relief, though a flicker of doubt lingered, thankful her fears seemed unfounded.
“Third Elder, what brings you here so late at night?” came the Lotus Sword Venerable’s cool voice.
The Third Elder, her fantasies dashed, awkwardly shifted her feet. She had come in a hurry and hadn’t thought of a proper excuse.
“Ahem, nothing urgent. I just came to check on You Su’s recovery. Young people shouldn’t soak in water for too long; it’s not good for their health.”
“Third Elder seems… quite concerned about You Su.”
“Me? Concerned about him?!” The Third Elder’s eyes widened, then she quickly composed herself and forced a smile. “He has exceptional talent and will surely become a pillar of the sect. As a grand elder of the Mystic Firmament Sect, it’s only natural that I pay attention to him.”
“Third Elder is very thoughtful. He has fully recovered but is still unconscious. Could you please take him back for me?”
“That’s exactly what I was planning. It’s good that I came in time; otherwise, it would have been too late once he woke up.”
The Third Elder broke off a branch and used it to lift You Su into the air. However, the black robe covering him slipped off, leaving him completely exposed.
The Third Elder accidentally caught a glimpse and immediately closed her eyes, cursing inwardly. Were all men’s… parts that big? How utterly disgusting.
She focused her spiritual sense on You Su, sensing something unusual. Her brows furrowed, and she shifted her attention to He Shutong, who was hidden in the mist. She exclaimed in surprise:
“You’re still at the Void Realm?!”
“Do you wish for me to fall from the Void Realm?”
“Of course not! But you not only healed him but also replenished his Immortal Seed. Given your previous state, I thought you would surely fall from the Void Realm.”
“Third Elder, you underestimate my foundation.”
The Third Elder’s expression turned serious. “No matter how strong your foundation is, you shouldn’t sacrifice so much for him. This is the cultivation you worked so hard to achieve. Since you haven’t fallen from the Void Realm this time, you must not take it for granted. There must not be a next time. A master must not spoil their disciple. You must understand that even without your Immortal Seed, he has come this far on his own. He has his own destiny.”
He Shutong was silent for a moment before replying, “Shutong has learned her lesson.”
“Good. I’ll take my leave now. Rest well. I’m still working on a way to repair your spirit platform.”
The Third Elder nodded and, using the branch to carry You Su, walked back into the forest.
As she passed the fragrant Half-Summer Flowers, the strong scent made her notice a faint, fishy odor in the air. The source of this smell was You Su.
She didn’t think much of it, assuming it was the impurities expelled from his body after being purified by the pool.
The thought that these impurities had also contaminated the pool where the Lotus Sword Venerable bathed made the Third Elder shudder in disgust.
“Go change the water, you!”
Unable to contain her frustration, she used the branch to give You Su’s buttocks a sharp smack.
“Wait, change the water…?”
…
Fortunately, the mist and the night concealed He Shutong’s flushed face.
She raised her hands from the water, still slightly sticky. In her panic, she had hidden the evidence underwater to avoid exposure, but most of it had already dissolved into the pool.
However, more than the strange feeling in her heart, she was surprised.
The Third Elder’s reminder made her realize that losing the equivalent of two Immortal Seeds’ worth of spiritual energy hadn’t caused her to fall from the Void Realm.
She had initially prepared herself for the possibility of falling…
She knew it wasn’t because of her strong foundation. You Su had his own destiny, and she had hers…