Chu Linfeng left the City Lord's Mansion holding the Healing Elixir given to him by Sima Jingyi. Along the way, a question kept gnawing at him.
After Chu Linfeng left, Sima Jingyi's figure appeared near the pavilion. "Chu Linfeng, do you really not know what you did to me today? What's the secret you're hiding that caused you to suddenly act that way?"
Thinking about Chu Linfeng's actions, a flush spread across Sima Jingyi's face. Her curiosity about his secrets only deepened.
The martial competition was still ongoing, but at this moment Chu Linfeng didn't feel like watching. He needed to quickly restore his Star Power.
According to Sima Jingyi, tomorrow would be the real competition, a contest for first place. There's one night to absorb Star Power; even though he couldn't fully restore to his original state, he could still recover seventy to eighty percent.
Chu Linfeng returned to the Chu Family alone. By now, only some disciples of lower strength remained in the Chu Family, as those who could participate in the family competition had already left.
Although they couldn't win any ranking, it was a rare chance for improvement, much better than practicing behind closed doors.
Inside the house, Chu Linfeng lay directly on the bed, pondering the day's events but finding no clues.
"Lin Feng, still thinking about Sima Jingyi? You're really bold today!" Sword Spirit Yue'Er's voice echoed in Chu Linfeng's mind like a ghost.
"Sister Yue'Er!" Chu Linfeng jumped up from the bed.
Sword Spirit Yue'Er knew every detail of what had happened; he couldn't believe he had forgotten her.
With excitement, Chu Linfeng asked, "Sister Yue'Er, what on earth happened to me today? Why couldn't I control the Pure Yang Qi within me?"
Thinking about the uncontrollable Pure Yang Qi, Chu Linfeng felt a wave of fear and wished to solve this trouble immediately.
"You, haha! You were imposing today, daring to kiss Sima Jingyi forcefully and even touch her chest!" Sword Spirit Yue'Er said straightforwardly without a hint of shyness.
A black line crawled across Chu Linfeng's forehead. He couldn't believe he had been so bold. No wonder Sima Jingyi slapped him. But her slap was truly powerful, nearly claiming his life.
"Why didn't you stop me at the time?" Chu Linfeng retorted.
"Stop you? I wouldn't dream of it. I just wanted to see what punishment a womanizer like you would receive. You're lucky she didn't kill you!" Sword Spirit Yue'Er's voice was tinged with sarcasm.
"You're... you're not jealous, are you?" Chu Linfeng, at a loss for words, deliberately said.
"Jealous? Jealous of a yellow-haired kid like you? Please! I'm the exalted Sword Spirit. How could I be interested in someone of your meager strength?" Sword Spirit Yue'Er denied.
"Sure, you're jealous. But honestly, Sister Yue'Er, your voice is so pleasant, I'm sure you're also very beautiful. When will you come out and let me see?" Chu Linfeng had long wanted to see what this Sword Spirit looked like.
He imagined Sword Spirit might be in the shape of a sword, but then dismissed that idea after hearing her voice.
"I am of unmatched beauty, not someone you can just look at whenever you wish. Don't even think about it!"
Chu Linfeng felt embarrassed. This woman was truly difficult to handle. She got angry at a casual question.
After a moment of silence, Chu Linfeng didn't say a word, which made Sword Spirit Yue'Er impatient. "Why aren't you speaking?"
"Nothing to say since you won't answer me!" Chu Linfeng finally got the upper hand and laughed.
"It's not that I don't want to show myself to you, but because I can't. Unless you reach the Celestial Martial Realm, it's impossible.
I'm currently a Soul Body, and most of my Soul Power is gone, leaving only a third. If you can find the Soul Snow Grass for me within a year, there might be hope."
"Soul Snow Grass? What grade is it?" Chu Linfeng asked curiously after hearing another new name.
"Celestial Tier Top Grade Spirit Medicine! The same level as Holy Jade Snow Lotus!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Linfeng felt deflated. Accomplishing that within a year was utterly impossible for him. If it were ten years, perhaps there'd be a chance.
"Don't blame me for not telling you this! But I doubt you can do it either. I'm not upset with you! Just focus on improving to the Celestial Martial Realm. Then you can help me rebuild my body."
Chu Linfeng felt like crying without tears. The Celestial Martial Realm? When would that be? It took him two months to reach the Sixth Level of the Black Tortoise Realm without success.
Chu Linfeng wasn't aware that breaking through to the Sixth Level of the Black Tortoise Realm was as challenging as breaking through to the Earth Martial Realm from the Ninth Level of the Black Tortoise Realm, requiring enormous Star Power.
Reaching the Sixth Level of the Black Tortoise Realm would allow him to form an Earth Star Pill within his body, dramatically transforming his strength.
"Sister Yue'Er, why couldn't I control my Pure Yang Qi today? Don't you have a way to solve it? Tell me quickly!" Suddenly, Chu Linfeng remembered the day's terror.
After a while, the Sword Spirit's voice resounded in Chu Linfeng's mind.
"You consumed too much Star Power today, which is one reason for not being able to suppress the Pure Yang Qi within you!
Another reason is that Sima Jingyi was born with a Nine Yin Body, which has a strong attraction to your Pure Yang Body. If it were Lin Ruoxi's Profound Yin Body instead, you might not have survived today."
Chu Linfeng gasped, "That serious? So, should I avoid her whenever I see her?"
"Not necessarily. As long as your Star Power is sufficient, you can suppress the Pure Yang Qi. However, it's best to maintain a certain distance from her, as her aura can trigger your Pure Yang Qi.
The universe naturally contains both Yin and Yang, which mutually negate and attract. However, they can also fuse, so there's no need to worry excessively."
Chu Linfeng nodded with partial understanding, thinking, "It's better to keep a distance from her. Today was fortunate not to end me. If I did something similar another time, it might be the end."
"If you can break through to the Sixth Level of the Black Tortoise Realm, this problem should be resolved, as the enormous Star Power within you would more than suffice to suppress the Pure Yang Qi unless you suffer severe injuries or qigong deviation.
When the time comes, I'll teach you a martial skill imbued with the wonders of the universe: the Nine Revolutions Star Transformation!"
"Nine Revolutions Star Transformation? What level is that martial skill?" Knowing that anything good from Sword Spirit's mouth was heaven-defying, Chu Linfeng eagerly asked.
"I'll tell you when you break through. For now, take Sima Jingyi's Healing Elixir tonight to help absorb Star Power. Don't think about anything else. Surprises await you tomorrow!"