Chapter 23 - 23 20 Xuanyin Body

23: Chapter 20 Xuanyin Body 23: Chapter 20 Xuanyin Body “Ah?” Nangong Yao’s face turned red in an instant. A girl’s clothes shouldn’t be treated so casually. Even if it was Ye Xuan, that probably wouldn’t be acceptable… “It’s not what you think, it’s only temporary and it’s for the purpose of infusing True Qi more conveniently. There’s no other meaning.” Seeing Nangong Yao’s reaction, Ye Xuan immediately felt a twinge of guilt, as if saying such a thing was a kind of desecration. “Oh.” At his words, Nangong Yao felt a bit embarrassed, realizing her mind had wandered. Even if it was for medical reasons, it’s impossible not to feel shy, even with someone as close to her as Ye Xuan—it was no exception. But after hesitating for a moment, Nangong Yao began to loosen her clothes. Soon, most of her delicate back was exposed to Ye Xuan’s eyes, her fair skin translucent and glowing like jade, wafting a faint fragrance of youth. “I’m going to start now.” Suppressing some rising excitement, Ye Xuan steadied his mind. At that moment, the medicinal liquid Nangong Yao had just swallowed should be taking effect. Then, with a wave of his hand, he took hold of the silver needles he had prepared earlier. “Mhm.” Seeing Nangong Yao nod, Ye Xuan didn’t hesitate further. His hand moved, holding a silver needle which he then inserted into the Shoulder Acupoint with swift precision—three points deep, stopping just right, and without any deviation. To suppress the Xuanyin Body, it was necessary to drive out the Xuanyin Qi from Nangong Yao’s body. This expulsion had to be gentle; otherwise, it would not only be unhelpful but could also harm her. Thus, using silver needles was considered by Ye Xuan to be the best approach. Swiftly changing positions, Ye Xuan worked quickly. In about ten minutes, he had filled all of Nangong Yao’s acupoints with silver needles, and faint True Qi fluctuations, like trickling water, seemed to open all the acupoints. “Hmm…” Once the acupoints were opened, the body involuntarily produced a sensation of pleasure, and Nangong Yao couldn’t help but moan, a sound that, combined with her expression, was quite captivating. Taking a deep breath, Ye Xuan completed the needling, and five to six minutes later, Nangong Yao’s body began to change. At that point, strands of purple, Yin energy began to emanate from Nangong Yao’s body, as if being drawn out. This purple mist-like Qi rose and caused her skin to take on a light purple hue, goosebumps gradually emerging. “Cold…” Nangong Yao’s lips turned purple from the cold, even the corners of her eyes turned purple, and her body shivered violently. Whenever her Xuanyin Qi erupted like this, it caused these symptoms, each time leaving her feeling as if she were trapped in an icy cave, suffering unbearable pain. “It’s truly hard on her. Such a young age, and yet so much agony to endure.” A sense of pity arose in his heart. Ye Xuan placed his palms on the girl’s delicate back, and the robust Water Attribute True Qi immediately surged out. He channeled it through his palms into her body, protecting Nangong Yao’s organs and meridians from being harmed by the Xuanyin Power. Feeling the surrounding temperature dropping rapidly—the originally warm chamber became cold in an instant—Ye Xuan knew he couldn’t delay. It had to be quick, so he sped up the activation of True Qi, hastening the release of Xuanyin Qi. After about twenty minutes, the temperature in the room dropped to an extremely low level. At that moment, Ye Xuan’s True Qi nearly depleted, given that he is still a First Grade martial master and can only mobilize limited True Qi; his endurance was already significantly longer than most. “Bad, I’m almost exhausted.” Ye Xuan frowned. If he were to fail now, all his efforts would be in vain! That was an outcome he wouldn’t accept. His eyes suddenly flashed, and unexpectedly, the True Qi in his hand reversed, releasing a powerful suction force. It began to draw all the remaining Xuanyin Power from Nangong Yao’s body into his own. The next moment, Ye Xuan felt the terrifying force of Xuanyin Power firsthand. In an instant, wherever Xuanyin Power traveled, his skin’s surface froze, forming a layer of frost. The severe cold rampaged through his body, painfully twisting his meridians and flesh as if they might break under the strain. “Suppress it!” Quickly, Ye Xuan activated the Hidden Dragon True Qi in his body, striving to suppress the rampaging Xuanyin Power, but he still couldn’t control the situation. At this time, Ye Xuan felt a heavy sinking in his heart—he had underestimated the power of the Xuanyin Body. With his current strength, he couldn’t control such immense Xuanyin Power. Just then, from deep within his body surged an extremely gentle, cyan energy, blending into the Hidden Dragon Qi. Once this cyan energy merged, the fierce Xuanyin Power began to be suppressed, and astonishingly, it was rapidly subdued and refined! In no time, Ye Xuan felt the Xuanyin Power in his body completely vanish, transforming into a tremendous force that rushed through his meridians and fiercely poured into his Dantian! The sudden surge of immense power activated the True Qi in his Dantian instantly, causing the True Qi Seed, which hovered like a cyclone, to rapidly expand in size, doubling. A slightly cold fluctuation radiated from around the True Qi Seed. When the sudden increase in his body finally stopped, Ye Xuan’s body violently trembled, and a powerful sensation he had never felt before surged rapidly from the depths of his heart, eventually spreading to every part of his body. “Second Grade martial master?” Ye Xuan was stunned and had not yet reacted. Had he reached the level of a Second Grade martial master just like that? “What was that force just now?” Ye Xuan furrowed his brows slightly, puzzled. The mysterious force he had just felt seemed to come from within his bloodline, which had aided in refining the Xuanyin Power, then quietly disappeared without a trace, puzzling indeed. His… At this moment, Nangong Yao suddenly spat out a mouthful of light purple blood, and the cold fluctuations surrounding her also dissipated like smoke. Ye Xuan released his palms, letting Nangong Yao’s frail body lie limply in his embrace. Despite being physically and mentally exhausted, she still managed to force a weak smile on her pale face, feeling Ye Xuan desperately absorbing the Xuanyin Power from inside her. “Brother Ye Xuan, thank you…” At this moment, she could feel the changes inside her body. The Xuanyin Power, which she used to clearly feel every day, was now completely gone, leaving her body feeling lighter than ever before… “Rest well.” Ye Xuan also smiled softly, gently soothing Nangong Yao’s tired eyes closed, then he lifted the fragile body of the young girl and settled her on the bed, covering her with a quilt before finally turning to leave. At this moment, Ye Xuan’s heart was slightly unsettled. In his previous life, although he was revered as the Martial God and naturally surrounded by women, he had never felt emotional towards any woman. He did not know what love was, but he felt a certain tenderness towards Nangong Yao, somewhat like the affection a brother has for his sister, but he couldn’t quite explain it. Yet, the current Ye Xuan did not plan to ponder it too much, perhaps it was merely sympathy. Walking out of the boudoir, Ye Xuan immediately saw Nangong Bo still waiting. Upon seeing him emerge, Nangong Bo’s eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward. “How is it?” Nangong Bo looked very nervous. “Mission accomplished.” Ye Xuan slightly bowed with his hands clasped, causing Nangong Bo’s hanging heart to finally settle. However, Ye Xuan was not optimistic and said with a grave expression, “But we can’t be careless. The Xuanyin Body is only temporarily controlled and hasn’t been completely cured. It should remain stable for two or three years without further complications. By then, I believe I will have found a way to eradicate the Xuanyin Body completely, so there’s no need to worry too much.” Sёarch* The nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “Ye lad, I truly owe you big thanks this time. Yaoer really didn’t misjudge you.” Nangong Bo was increasingly pleased with Ye Xuan, who had spent years worrying about Nangong Yao’s ailment to no avail, watching his beloved granddaughter suffer daily was like a knife to his heart. He never thought that it would eventually be Ye Xuan’s power that solved his greatest worry. “As it should be. Yaoer may remain unconscious for the next few days; let her rest well. If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave. If any unexpected issues arise, feel free to seek me out at the Ye family.” After being continuously busy for a day and a night, Ye Xuan himself was utterly exhausted. He hadn’t rested properly since the clan meeting’s end, and now, after using up True Qi to suppress the Xuanyin Body in Nangong Yao, he was entirely drained of energy. “Wait.” Just as Ye Xuan was about to leave, Nangong Bo suddenly stopped him, then brought out his Star-cutting Saber, “Ye lad, for curing Yaoer and doing a great favor for the Nangong family, I cannot ignore this. Take this Star-cutting Saber as a token of my gratitude, and I present it to you.” “Absolutely not. Yaoer and I have been close since childhood, and saving her was merely due to our childhood fondness, not for any personal gain.” Ye Xuan quickly waved his hands, well aware of how much Nangong Bo valued his famous saber. Even though he indeed lacked a suitable weapon at present, he could not take something so cherished. “Ye lad, most people would dance with joy at such an offer, yet you refuse. Take it, my mind is made up, and there’s no taking it back,” Nangong Bo insisted on giving the Star-cutting Saber to Ye Xuan. “Alright then, I’ll accept the saber, but consider it a temporary loan. I’ll return it as soon as I find a suitable weapon.” Seeing that refusal was not an option, Ye Xuan reluctantly accepted the saber, planning to return it once he found an appropriate weapon. Having accepted the Star-cutting Saber, Ye Xuan then left the Nangong family mansion. On his way home, he reflected profusely. After months of adaptation, he had gradually become familiar with his new life, letting go of many obsessions from his past life. Now that he was living under a new identity, it was time for a realization. He was no longer Martial God Ye Xuan, nor was he the useless Ye Xuan, but a brand new Ye Xuan. It was sometimes necessary to let go of the burdens of the past. The life he led now, free and unrestrained in his cultivation, pursuing the pinnacle of Martial Arts, wasn’t that exactly what he had always sought? Ye Xuan began to look forward with anticipation to what his future life would hold, wondering just how rich and colorful it might become.