69: Chapter 66 Progress (Two in One) 69: Chapter 66 Progress (Two in One) After repeated hesitation and inner conflict, Su Jinxuan, who had made up her mind, suddenly became very decisive:
“I can agree to the first two points, but this third one…”
Su Jinxuan’s peach blossom-like beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, staring unblinkingly at Xu Yuan:
“Are you suggesting dual cultivation with me?”
Even with his Sea of Consciousness sealed and most of her Enchantress Body’s talent gone, that one glance was filled with allure…
The Enchantress Divine Physique was terrifying indeed.
After locking eyes for two seconds,
Xu Yuan let out a light chuckle, causing a stinging pain on his bruised face, and waved his hand:
Even if you willingly wanted to engage in dual cultivation with me, I wouldn’t dare.
I can’t handle the Enchantress Divine Physique.”
Su Jinxuan lowered her gaze to gently play with the tea set for a moment, then the corners of her lips suddenly curved into a light smile:
I bet you wouldn’t have the guts.”
“…” Xu Yuan’s fist suddenly clenched.
But then he relaxed it.
This woman now only had sharp words left to her.
After pouring herself a cup of tea, Su Jinxuan said:
“Xu Changtian, are you intending to use my bewitching seed to cultivate your demonic power?”
“Clever,” Xu Yuan gave her a thumbs up.
The bewitching seed, the term used in this world for those spores Su Jinxuan previously used to control his body.
Su Jinxuan took a delicate sip of the fragrant tea, her tone betraying no particular emotion:
“An ordinary person’s Will-spirit, once consumed by you, would have great difficulty recovering, but my bewitching seed is different.
As long as I have sufficient rest and resources, my Sea of Consciousness will naturally reconvene.
You’re aware of this?”
“Of course,” Xu Yuan said.
The details and principles were recorded in the books, although Xu Yuan did not understand them all.
However, Su Jinxuan indeed seemed to match what was described in those texts.
Initially, Su Jinxuan had fainted in bed from exhaustion, her face frighteningly pale, but when he brought her out of the secret room ten days later, her complexion had returned to normal.
If she cooperated, her bewitching seed would be the best nourishment for refining his soul.
Su Jinxuan smiled softly with a voice gentle yet hoarse:
want to use me as a cauldron?”
Xu Yuan chuckled and shook his head:
“Su Jinxuan, that’s rather offensive to say.
After helping you so much, don’t you feel the slightest urge to repay me?”
Su Jinxuan did not speak, her beautiful eyes carrying a hint of disdain.
Xu Yuan tapped on the tea tray and spoke righteously:
“You attempted to control me and got caught, which is a matter of life and death.
“Despite that, I helped you uncover the truth about the death of your family, which is a great favor.
“Next, my Prime Minister’s Mansion will be helping you kill that Qin Weijiu.
Don’t you think, Miss Su, that you should take some concrete actions to make amends for your wrongs, as well as to repay your debt of gratitude to me?”
Su Jinxuan was silent for two seconds, then let out a long sigh, her voice had a hint of amusement:
“Switching concepts so adeptly, Xu Changtian, I’ve never seen anyone as shameless as you.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“It’s not a compliment.”
“I’ll take it as one anyway.”
“….” Su Jinxuan said.
Xu Yuan tapped on the tea tray again, facing the contempt in her eyes, and continued smiling:
“While there was a switch in the concept, what I said isn’t wrong, is it?”
Su Jinxuan glanced at him, her tone indifferent:
“You’re right, that’s why I’m not planning to refuse you.”
A grin spread across Xu Yuan’s lips, and with a flip of his hand, a small jade vial appeared in his palm.
Through the semi-transparent body of the vial, the faint silhouette of five Elixir Medicine pills could be seen quietly arrayed within.
Placing the little jade vial on the tea tray, Xu Yuan spoke with a chuckle:
“Take it, the benefits of these Elixir Medicines for nurturing the Will-spirit are substantial.”
Seeing the Elixir Medicine, Su Jinxuan’s eyes narrowed, and after recognizing its kind, her dark pupils shrank for an instant:
Surprise flickered through Xu Yuan’s eyes: “You recognize it?”
The Guangling Pill, although Xu Yuan had consumed them by the bottleful, the average cultivator would have no access to them, not even hearing the name.
Su Jinxuan concealed her gaze and said in a soft voice:
“I’ve had two when using a Secret Technique for opening my Sea of Consciousness.
Are you sure you want to give these to me?”
Xu Yuan smiled faintly:
“I, Xu Changtian, am never stingy with my own people.”
Su Jinxuan looked hesitant:
“I count as one of your own?”
“My prisoner indeed counts as one of my own people.”
“….” Su Jinxuan said.
After placing the jade vial down, Xu Yuan slowly rose to his feet, walking toward the outside of the room, he said:
“Ying’er will come to help you unseal your Sea of Consciousness.
Regarding the matter of Qin Weijiu, she will personally ask you.
Just tell her directly.”
“And the cultivation…”
“Visit my room at night.”
Xu Yuan was not optimistic about Ying’er getting any useful information from Su Jinxuan.
It wasn’t that Su Jinxuan would not speak the truth, but rather that her knowledge was too limited.
To the former Su Jinxuan, Qin Weijiu was a savior who had rescued her from hell, but Qin Weijiu was very clear in his own mind about the nature of their relationship and unlikely to let her be privy to any core secrets.
Of course, that’s not absolute.
Having lived in his residence for over a decade, enjoying the treatment of a young lady, Su Jinxuan might occasionally come across some important information.
After all, she possesses the Enchantress Divine Physique.
Some ordinary stewards might inadvertently disclose some they deem unimportant yet vital intelligence.
Qin might have met with a certain person on a given day.
But these things are all uncertain, and relying on them isn’t as dependable as trusting the expertise of the Black Scale Guards.
Therefore, compared to that, Xu Yuan was more interested in using Su Jinxuan to pass false information to Qin Weijiu.