The Dual Cultivation Technique, to outsiders, might carry a somewhat ambiguous aura.
But Ye Wu spoke with such righteousness that Qingxuan's smile deepened even more.
This master of his... seems to be getting interesting.
"As everyone knows, dual cultivation can speed up the cultivation process for both parties." Ye Wu raised her eyebrow, "I have five choices, but for you, I am the only choice."
"So, start speaking now. Whoever wants to dual cultivate with me, state your advantages, and I will make my choice."
Ye Wu glanced at the five people, her presence brimming with the authority of a superior!
Mo Ye sneered and closed his eyes directly.
Xiao Heng remained expressionless, eyes cast down without speaking.
Hu Jiuling looked from one to the other, seemingly wanting to say something, but stayed silent.
Qingxuan, however, smiled slightly: "My advantage is that I am an Alchemist. If my cultivation is elevated first, I can make elixirs to help others improve."
Ye Wu looked at Qingxuan approvingly.
In the original book, Qingxuan appeared gentle on the surface, yet had quite some schemes within.
But as a boss, it's better to not fear the cleverness of subordinates than to fear their stupidity.
"Alright, you're a candidate." Ye Wu glanced at the others again: "Anyone else want to try?"
Fire Nether's gaze flickered, his voice dry: "I'd like to try. I was injured; if we dual cultivate, it can speed up my recovery."
Ye Wu nodded: "This time, it's considered a work-related injury, which somewhat involves my responsibility."
Ye Wu pondered for a moment and said: "Then the first opportunity for dual cultivation will go to Fire Nether."
She gave Qingxuan a reassuring look: "You can strive for the next opportunity."
Qingxuan wasn't upset, his smile deepened, and he stood up, lightly saying: "Then… I'll look forward to being favored by the master."
His lips curled slightly upward, and his voice seemed to carry a faint teasing tone.
Ye Wu was silent for a moment.
This Qingxuan... is quite capable.
Ye Wu coughed lightly: "Everyone else, go back to your rooms, Fire Nether, come with me."
Ye Wu stood up.
Mo Ye and Xiao Heng left without hesitation.
Hu Jiuling curiously glanced at Ye Wu, then hopped away after her.
Qingxuan silently mouthed, reminding Ye Wu to choose him next time, before turning to leave.
Ye Wu watched Qingxuan's back and couldn't help but roll her eyes.
That scoundrel.
Teasing with his words.
A favorability of negative 50, truly unmoving!
Forget it, don't bother with him for now.
Ye Wu took Fire Nether back to her room.
In the room.
The Jadeite Stones emitted their glow.
Ye Wu, having spoken for quite a while, first poured herself a cup of tea upon entering and leisurely sipped it.
Fire Nether's form was tense, evidently quite nervous.
He pressed his lips together and brought out the items Ling Jue had returned.
"These are the things asked of me just now," Fire Nether said.
"Those aren't important. There's something more important now," Ye Wu stood up and walked towards Fire Nether.
She waved her hand, and the glow from the Jadeite Stones brightened.
Fire Nether watched her approach, daring not to move.
Simply scrutinizing her appearance.
Ye Wu is exceedingly beautiful.
The shimmer of the Jadeite Stones reflected her beautiful eyes and features. Her dark skirt didn't make her appear aged, but rather added a touch of vibrancy.
"Take off your clothes," Ye Wu's thin lips moved slightly.
Fire Nether gritted his teeth: "Do you really want to..."
The reason he actively sought this.
Was to see if Ye Wu had genuinely changed.
This woman, has she truly given up on Ling Jue?
"Hurry up," Ye Wu's voice held a trace of impatience.
In Fire Nether's eyes, flashed a dark shade.
If Ye Wu's change was false, after this, for Ling Jue's forgiveness, he'd suffer unspeakable torment.
But if she had truly changed...
A mocking smile curved on Fire Nether's lips.
He shouldn't have expectations for this woman.
Previously, he had hoped, but what was the outcome, wasn't it obvious?
But.
The revenge for his annihilated clan must be exacted!
As long as there was even a sliver of hope to enhance his abilities, he would never give up.
"Alright." Fire Nether's voice rang cold.
Ye Wu looked at him inexplicably.
She only asked Fire Nether to strip, why did he have a look of facing death?
Fire Nether, expressionless, removed his outer robe, revealing the wounds on his chest.
The area where the scales were torn off, now oozing blood.
Ye Wu couldn't help but sigh internally.
The original owner truly wasn't much of a person.
She tossed him a bottle of medicine powder: "Apply the medicine powder first."
Fire Nether didn't move.
Medicine powder?
Would Ye Wu really be so kind?
Ye Wu frowned.
Why isn't he moving?
Was he waiting for her to apply the medicine?
Ye Wu thought for a moment, taking the medicine bottle.
Fine.
After all, this counts as a work-related injury.
Additionally showing favor is also a way to manage subordinates.
Seeing Ye Wu's actions, a mocking smile crossed Fire Nether's lips.
Look.
Once the items were taken out, she regretted it immediately.
He shouldn't have any expectations for Ye Wu!
"Fire Nether's favorability decreased by 3, current favorability, negative 53!"
Decreasing favorability again?
Ye Wu looked at Fire Nether inexplicably, well, considering the work-related injury, she wouldn't hold it against Fire Nether this time!
Ye Wu poured some medicine powder into her palm.
Then.
Her hands, like creamy white jade, directly placed the medicine powder over Fire Nether's wound.
"This time, I was in the wrong first. I'll apply the medicine powder for you this time, but a man can act up once, not constantly. This won't be repeated, do you understand?" Ye Wu mumbled.
Fire Nether's body stiffened completely.
Where is he?
Who is before him?
What is happening now?
He only felt Ye Wu's slightly cool hands moving over his heated skin.
But rather than cooling his body, it became even more feverish.
"Did you hear?" Ye Wu raised her eyes, glancing at Fire Nether.
Fire Nether clenched his teeth, momentarily speechless.
He only felt today's events were utterly absurd.
Ye Wu dared speak to Ling Jue like that; she even apologized to him and applied medicine powder.
He usually wouldn't dare dream of such things!
"Poor child, mute?" Ye Wu glanced at Fire Nether with pity, swiftly finishing applying the medicine powder, then said: "As long as you cultivate diligently, after a few years, the scales on this chest will grow back."
Fire Nether abruptly gazed at Ye Wu: "Cultivate diligently? Do you think I don't want to cultivate diligently? The cultivation of a Furnace can never surpass the master. You are only at the Golden Core Early Stage, no matter how hard I try, I can't surpass the Golden Core Early Stage! Now you ask me to cultivate diligently?"
Fire Nether's voice involuntarily carried a trace of resentment.
No one wants to enhance their strength more.
The pain of his clan's annihilation haunts him day and night.
Ye Liuyun saved him, and the cost was to be Ye Wu's Furnace.
As long as it helps him avenge.
He'd do anything! He promised Ye Liuyun, thus becoming a Furnace with no dignity!
Being a Furnace wasn't a problem, after all, Ye Liuyun had a life-saving grace for him.
But.
Ye Wu's laziness left his cultivation stagnant.
The agony of being unable to avenge leaves him tormented day and night!
Now.
This woman still has the face to say for him to cultivate diligently.
"I was too stupid before." Ye Wu calmly admitted her mistakes.
Fire Nether's angry expression instantly froze on his face.
She, she admitted again?
"I won't anymore." Ye Wu raised an eyebrow: "You can try to trust me once."
Trust her?
He's not that foolish.
Fire Nether remained silent.
"Prove myself, starting with dual cultivation." Ye Wu actually held onto Fire Nether's hand directly.
Fire Nether's pupils quaked.
She... she's serious?