Ye Xian closed the door and sat on the bed. It was time to cultivate.
The destructive energy he had absorbed was now contained within his reverse taiji formation.
With a single thought, all of the destructive energy began refining itself before passing through Ye Xian's meridians and entering his dantian.
His cultivation started to increase. The refined destructive energy was quite strong, and his cultivation grew with every breath.
He was currently at the first stage of the Ki Warrior Realm.When normal cultivators practiced cultivation, they would first absorb ki, then spend time refining it before it became part of their cultivation base.
Only after this lengthy process would their cultivation increase.But Ye Xian didn't need to go through this process.
He didn't need to refine the energy himself because the reverse taiji directly absorbed and refined any ki or energy before integrating it into his cultivation.
The process that took normal cultivators hours, days, months, or even years to complete, Ye Xian accomplished in just several breaths—all thanks to his reverse taiji treasure.
His cultivation increased at breathtaking speed.
2nd stage of Ki Warrior Realm!
3rd stage of Ki Warrior Realm!
The energy Ahmose Tiaa had carried was extremely destructive. If it hadn't been that way, even a Grade A talent cultivator could have refined it slowly over a few months.
But because it was destructive, normal cultivators wouldn't survive trying to absorb it. Only Ye Xian, thanks to his Reverse Taiji, was able to safely absorb it.
Such a cultivator could use it to breakthrough from the Ki Warrior Realm to the Elemental Disciple Realm.
Unlike other cultivators who only need to fill their dantian with gaseous profound ki to break through, Ye Xian's path was much more demanding.
Before he could advance, the profound ki in his body would first condense into a denser liquid form.
For example, if an average cultivator needed 100 units of gaseous ki to reach the next realm, Ye Xian would need to compress that ki into liquid form first—meaning he required at least 5 to 10 times more ki just to fill the same container.
And as he progressed, the gap only widened. The higher his realm, the greater the difference in ki requirements compared to others.
But in return, every breakthrough made his foundation far sturdier than most cultivators at the same level.
4th stage of Ki Warrior Realm!
He felt his cultivation stop at the mid-stage of the fourth step of Ki Warrior Realm.
All the refined destructive energy had been used to lift him from the first stage to the fourth stage of Ki Warrior Realm.
Ye Xian wasn't disappointed. This was already a huge gain for him—his cultivation had increased by three minor realms in just a few breaths.
Ye Xian got off the bed, feeling the explosive power coursing through his muscles.
Ye Xian took a deep breath and circulated the profound ki throughout his body. He mentally communicated with Aureliana.
"This destructive energy was quite strong. Ahmose Tiaa was suppressing such destructive energy. What could be her cultivation realm?"
Aureliana replied, "This destructive energy was incredibly potent. If this destructive energy invaded an Elemental Disciple Realm cultivator's body, they would die instantly—they would explode from the overwhelming power.
If this destructive energy invaded an Elemental Master's body, it would also be difficult for them to handle. They might survive for a short while, but death would be inevitable if they don't treat it quickly. However, if they were in the Sentinel Realm, they could somehow suppress the energy and buy themselves time to treat it. But over time, it could still affect their cultivation progress.
Ahmose Tiaa had compressed this energy greatly. Her acting and appearance when she suppressed it didn't seem affected much while she was holding it. So we can conclude that she is at least in the Sentinel Realm."
Aureliana had just finished her analysis.
"Sentinel Realm, huh?" Ye Xian was surprised. In Azure Sky City, there was no one with Sentinel Realm cultivation.
The strongest in Azure Sky City was the city lord at the peak of the Elemental Master Realm.
The Ye clan patriarch was at the 8th stage of Elemental Master Realm, and Ye Feng, Ye Xian's father, was at the 5th stage of Elemental Master Realm.
Talent monsters like Ahmose Tiaa and Ye Xian's fiancée Meng Xueqing had not yet reached twenty, but their cultivation was top among their peers.
There was a knock at the door. When Ye Xian opened the door, he saw Sheng Qianying.
She wore a robe as white as fresh snow, soft and flowing like a winter breeze.
Though modest, it hugged her gently—highlighting her slender waist, the curve of her hips, and the swell of her chest.
Each movement made the silk ripple, clinging just enough to stir the imagination, making her look both pure and irresistibly alluring.
He smiled upon seeing her and invited her inside. She sat on his bed. Her nose twitched as she detected a peach blossom scent, and she couldn't help feeling a little irritated.
Earlier, when she had come to meet Ye Xian to tell him something, she had seen a girl enter his residence.
She had wanted to see what this girl was doing in his residence, but Ye Xian had already invited the young woman inside and closed the door.
She had waited for quite some time before the door opened. The girl with brown skin came running out, disappearing from her vision in a flash. She couldn't help but feel amazed at that young lady's cultivation level.
Now, when she entered his residence, she couldn't help picking up a different scent that didn't belong to Ye Xian.
When she entered his bedroom and sat on the bed, she felt the scent grow stronger. Her brows rose as her nose twitched.
"So what's on your mind?" he asked, noticing she appeared to be deep in thought.
"Oh... yes, so who was that girl?" she asked. She had come to deliver a message, but she was lost in her thoughts and the question just slipped out.
"She was a disciple of the Moonlight Sect. Her name is Ahmose Tiaa," he said.
"Oh, so what was she doing here?" she asked. Her innocent yet beautiful ocean-blue eyes stared at Ye Xian expectantly.
Ye Xian could see a light pink blush spreading across her milky pale cheeks. He couldn't help finding it cute.
"We had a deal. I completed my part, and hers will be completed in 10 days," he said.
"So what was the deal you made with her... if you're not comfortable sharing, then you don't need to say it," she said.
Though she had come here for a completely different matter, she had started down this path. She felt it was better to get to the root of the matter and know the whole story.
She couldn't help thinking of Ye Xian doing inappropriate activities with that beautiful girl she had seen at the door. Was Ye Xian selling his body to her?
Ye Xian couldn't help but smile at her. Looking at her, he could guess what type of thoughts were going through this woman's head as she blushed and looked away.
"I treated her using traditional needle therapy," Ye Xian explained calmly.
Sheng Qianying's mind immediately went to inappropriate places. 'If he used needle therapy, didn't that mean the girl had to... undress for treatment?' The thought made her blush furiously, and she felt a surge of irritation she couldn't quite explain.
Ye Xian noticed her expression and couldn't help but smirk.
"Are you perhaps... jealous?" he asked teasingly, reaching out to pinch her nose gently.
"I-I'm not jealous!" she stammered, swatting his hand away. "Why would I be jealous of some random girl? That's ridiculous!"
"Of course, of course," Ye Xian said with a knowing smile.
"I used the needles to improve her ki circulation and remove some harmful energy from her body. It was purely medical treatment."
Hearing this explanation, Sheng Qianying felt a wave of relief wash over her.
'So it was just normal medical treatment. Nothing inappropriate happened.'
Seeing her obvious relief and the way she had been acting, Ye Xian couldn't help himself. He stepped closer and pulled her into his arms.
"Wh-what are you doing?" she asked softly, though she didn't resist.
Her soft mounds pressed against his chest as he held her close. She felt her heart racing but couldn't deny how good it felt to be in his embrace.
"You really were jealous," he whispered, his breath warm against her ear.
Before she could protest again, he began showering her with gentle kisses. First on her cheeks, making her giggle softly. Then on her forehead, causing her to close her eyes contentedly.
Finally, he captured her lips with his own in a tender kiss that made her forget all about her earlier worries and irritation.
When they broke apart, she was breathless and blushing even deeper than before.
"You're scoundrel," she whispered, but there was no real complaint in her voice as she rested her head against his chest.
"Yours," he replied softly, stroking her hair. "Now, what was the message you came to deliver?"
She looked up at him with her beautiful blue eyes, suddenly remembering why she had come in the first place. But wrapped in his warm embrace, that message seemed far less important than this moment.
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Azure Sky City – City Lord Mansion
In the underground chambers of the City Lord Mansion, several men moved quietly through the dimly lit corridor, each carrying sacks filled with materials.
Flickering torches lined the stone walls on either side, casting long shadows as they passed. They eventually entered a large, spacious room.
Inside, a few distinct figures stood watching them. One was the City Lord, Ru Shi, beside him his 18-year-old son, Ru Hei, and another man stood silently with his hands clasped behind his back, observing the workers.
"Bastard, how's the progress so far?" the man asked coldly.
"Master, I've sent invitation letters to all the major and minor families in Azure Sky City. They should arrive by this evening," City Lord Ru Shi reported respectfully.
"As for the carriages coming from outside the city, I've already sent men to the city gate to ensure their carriages are granted passage when they arrive."