"The system, will I get any benefit from consuming the Water Seed?" Xichen asked as he flew through the sky searching for Mu Lanyi, as the other party needed to find an opportunity in this small world.
[Ding! It's possible, but there won't be any radical benefits. Therefore, the system recommends selling the Water Seed in the store.]
"Can items be sold as well?" Upon hearing the system's voice in his head, he smiled and quickly tried to sell the Water Seed in the system store. "Ten... one hundred... one thousand... one hundred thousand."
Xichen was slightly stunned; the Water Seed was sold in the system store for 100,000 Destiny Points, an astronomical number for him at the moment.
"At this rate, it won't be long before I can buy the Immortal-Devouring Demonic Art," Xichen muttered. His goal had always been the Immortal-Devouring Demonic Art, a remarkable technique that allowed him to absorb others to increase his power and soul strength.
Xichen currently had 135,000 Destiny Points, and the price of the Immortal-Devouring Demonic Art was 150,000, so it wouldn't be long before he could obtain it.
As he flew through the sky, his senses picked up a familiar presence he had been searching for.
"I've finally found you..." Xichen muttered as he concealed his presence and headed towards the place where he sensed Mu Lanyi. It seemed she had just finished fighting other people, as her aura was a bit chaotic.
Xichen approached with silent steps, like a ghost walking in a storm, staring down from among the thick gray clouds that tore beneath his feet. Ice covered the rocks, the battle scars were still fresh, and the air was saturated with cold, fluctuating energy.
Below, Mu Lanyi sat in the middle of the icy arena. Her long black hair fluttered in the icy wind, her white clothes slightly torn by the fight revealed skin like snow, but she had not lost her noble dignity. Her sword was plunged into the frozen ground, while she sat in the lotus position, seemingly in some state of enlightenment.
But what attracted Xichen's attention was a pool of clear water in this frozen world. It was obviously not ordinary water; just by inhaling the air, he could feel vitality and strength filling his body.
"As expected of a Favored Child of Heaven; they can find treasures left and right," Xichen muttered, returning his gaze to Mu Lanyi, who opened her eyes with excitement.
"I didn't expect this artifact to have the ability to devour the souls of others and help me strengthen my own soul, even granting me their memories," Mu Lanyi muttered excitedly. After killing those who tried to steal the treasure lake she found, she entered a fierce battle with them and killed them, causing the artifact she obtained in her past life to react.
Although Mu Lanyi's voice was very low, Xichen's sharp senses were focused on her, so he could hear everything.
'Interesting...' Xichen thought as Mu Lanyi began to take off her torn and blood-stained clothes and set them aside. It was clear she intended to enter the lake to cultivate and heal her wounds.
[Ding! The host has taken advantage of the Favored Daughter of Heaven and gained 10 Fortune Value and 50 Destiny Points.]
"..." Xichen stared at the system notification and blinked in astonishment. He hadn't expected the system to give him points for seeing Mu Lanyi naked.
In that moment of shock, Xichen's presence leaked, alerting the sharp-sensed Mu Lanyi.
"Who's there?!!" Mu Lanyi shouted as her left hand covered her body and her right hand grabbed her sword, pointing it towards Xichen.
"..." Xichen.
Xichen could only curse the system in his head and returned his gaze to Mu Lanyi's pitiful state. Although she was trying to hide her sensitive areas with her hand, it was impossible due to her abundant assets; it was a futile attempt.
"Ah... I got the timing wrong," Xichen whispered to himself, seeing the awkward situation he found himself in.
But he quickly regained his composure and smiled coolly as he looked at Mu Lanyi, whose eyes blazed with anger and shame.
"No need to worry, I didn't come here to cause you any harm," he said in a calm voice, trying to defuse the situation.
But Mu Lanyi was not the type to believe words easily, especially after being in such a highly sensitive situation.
"How dare you spy on me?!" she shouted, releasing a wave of icy energy towards Xichen, ignoring the fact that she was still naked.
"I didn't receive any prior warning!" Xichen said, deftly dodging the attack, then added in a sarcastic tone, "If I had known the view would be this beautiful, I would have come earlier!"
"!!!" Mu Lanyi's face reddened with anger, and she felt Xichen's words were more insulting than the spying itself.
"I'll kill you!" she threatened, wrapping her body in white light and donning a new robe in the blink of an eye. Then she lunged at him with her sword, each strike carrying the power to freeze the soul.
Xichen dodged calmly, but he noticed something strange—the system gave him another notification:
[Ding! The host has angered the Favored Daughter of Heaven, gaining 20 Fortune Value and 100 Destiny Points!]
"..." Xichen paused for a moment, then burst out laughing. "Well, it seems angering you is more profitable than just watching you!"
Mu Lanyi didn't understand his words, but his sarcastic tone increased her agitation. "What are you saying?!"
"Nothing~" Xichen said, waving his hand dismissively, then added with a cunning smile, "I sensed a Heaven and Earth treasure, so I came, and coincidentally saw you."
Mu Lanyi paused for a moment, her grip trembling on her sword hilt, her face still burning with embarrassment and anger. But Xichen's last words made her pull back slightly – not only because they contained a grain of logic, but because she realized he was right about one thing at least: his presence here wasn't random.
"A Heaven and Earth treasure... you mean the Heavenly Yin Lake?" she said coldly, her sword lowering slightly.
"I didn't know its name, but its aura was very clear to me," Xichen said, casting a sideways glance at the lake. "Although Fairy Mu found the lake first, you're not going to keep it all to yourself, right?"
"..." Mu Lanyi stared at Xichen in silence, clearly assessing him. 'The Heavenly Yin Lake is pure Yin power, and anyone wishing to absorb it needs Yang energy. It's obvious this man possesses very strong Yang energy.'
Despite her reluctance, it was impossible for her to absorb the power of the Heavenly Yin Lake alone, as she needed a man to help her balance Yin and Yang. She never expected a man with such strong Yang energy to come to her on his own.
"I don't mind sharing it with you, as it's impossible to absorb the power of the Heavenly Yin Lake without balancing Yin and Yang. So, we must work together to absorb its power," Mu Lanyi said, her gaze quickly turning to warning and coldness. "But remember, balancing Yin and Yang depends solely on energy exchange and nothing more."
With that said, Mu Lanyi leaped into the Heavenly Yin Lake, stretched her palms out in front of her, and closed her eyes. Her intention was clear: they would exchange Yin and Yang energy by holding each other's hands.
[Ding! You have cut off Yun Che's opportunity for dual cultivation with the Favored Daughter of Heaven. Yun Che has lost 500 Fortune Value, and the host has gained 2,500 Destiny Points.]
"Was this also one of Yun Che's opportunities?" Xichen wondered to himself, staring into the lake where Mu Lanyi waited for him with a contemplative look.
He didn't ponder for long, as a playful smile curved on his lips, expressing a mix of curiosity and confidence. In an instant, his clothes disappeared with a faint light, and he jumped straight into the Heavenly Yin Lake without hesitation, as she was a beauty to cultivate with.
The coldness of the water quickly permeated his body, but it wasn't harsh or unpleasant. Instead, it carried a hidden purity... a rare feeling that words could not describe.
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