Chapter 401: Chapter 367: Between Mother and Daughter
Lin Miao fell silent.
Baili Bingyun and Baili Yuyao, this mother and daughter, seemed harmonious, motherly and filial, but in reality, there was a deep divide between them.
This probably stemmed from growing up without a father.
He couldn’t help but think of his senior sister, who grew up without a mother, raised by her father. Now that her father is gone, it’s uncertain whether her mother still lives in this world.
She was weak and sickly from a young age, but inherently strong-willed, something he understood well after over a year of earnest companionship, possibly knowing her more intimately than even himself in the past ten years.
He, in his previous form, apart from being honest and simple, truly did not deserve her...
In life, people often don’t have a choice, just like him. Originally thinking he had died, he ended up seizing a rebirth in this other world. Could he choose?
The master wrongfully dead, the senior sister frail, he couldn’t simply abandon them. It goes against his principles of conduct.
Now, isn’t everything moving in a positive direction?
Responsibility isn’t a burden; at times it’s an honor, a valuable asset, just that Baili Yuyao still hasn’t grasped it.
She’s still young.
Still growing.
"Yuyao, doing this will deeply sadden your mother. Many elders who have high hopes for you, along with the sisters you grew up playing with, will also be disappointed." Lin Miao slowly spoke up, saying words only he could utter.
Baili Yuyao paused, her gaze complex: "Are you unwilling to marry me?"
"No, it’s not like that. Your request for me is merely a change of venue for the wedding. It may not be as grand as in the embroidery estate, but it won’t be inferior either. However, as a result, those who bless us will be few, and a marriage without the blessing of parents is usually not happy. No matter how well we live later, for you and your mother, it’ll always be an unforgettable regret." Lin Miao said, "Of course, if your mother agrees with you, I have no objection. Since I’ve taken your body, I will be responsible for you."
"My mother..." Baili Yuyao’s eyes flickered with unease.
"Yuyao, don’t rush to decide. Go back and talk with your mother, or let me accompany you. Some words you may find hard to say, I can help, alright?"
"You’re willing to help me?"
"You and I are practically husband and wife, naturally we’re one." Lin Miao reached out and took Baili Yuyao’s hand.
Baili Yuyao slightly flinched, still unaccustomed to being held by a man, but ultimately did not pull away, finally letting herself be held.
She no longer struggled, only felt this hand was so warm, a kind of warmth that made one feel secure.
So close that she could hear his heartbeat, calm, strong and powerful, the feeling from yesterday in the cave returned.
Eyes dazed, a certain part of her body started heating up, something was amiss. The drug’s effects should have worn off, why was she still having such thoughts?
Baili Yuyao’s eyelashes trembled, a bit at a loss, like a frightened fawn.
It’s that scent.
Fragrant, and incredibly enticing.
Lin Miao suspected Baili Yuyao had a peculiar constitution. Now, the feeling returned; the scent on her was too alluring. With his self-restraint, it shouldn’t evoke such a strong response.
Even facing his senior sister, he never felt this way.
This isn’t a natural scent, but something emitted from within Baili Yuyao, and it wasn’t there just moments ago.
This was triggered by emotional fluctuations.
What kind of physique is this?
Lin Miao was bewildered, never having seen such a person, or perhaps he was just ignorant.
Moreover, an untouched maiden, even drugged, shouldn’t have such formidable strength. For anyone else, it would be hard to suppress...
Baili Yuyao must have something special about her; perhaps Baili Bingyun knew something.
"Lin..." Baili Yuyao’s throat emitted a sound like a moan, as if heralding a trumpet call.
Has the residual poison not cleared?
Inside the room, Si Miaoxue was indeed considerate to prepare a bed for them, truly thoughtful.
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"Yuyao, maintain a state of unity, I’ll teach you a Heart Method. It’s for male and female joint cultivation." Lin Miao imparted the "dual cultivation" method to Baili Yuyao.
He sensed Baili Yuyao’s physical constitution was unique, and perhaps her cultivation technique didn’t align with her body, thus her path to cultivation was difficult.
For now, he wasn’t sure of Baili Yuyao’s specific constitution, couldn’t determine which Heart Method suited her, but male and female participating in the yin-yang path is a fundamental way between heaven and earth. No matter how special the constitution, as long as she is human, it can’t be escaped.
Baili Yuyao truly has no lack in aptitude. Intelligent people never lack aptitude, and this is proven by her progress despite practicing a cultivation technique that doesn’t perfectly match her.
After imparting the Heart Method, Lin Miao also thoroughly explained the operating path.
Baili Yuyao, suppressing her shyness, slightly activated her cultivation, and immediately heard the sounds of "pop pop" within, as if a category ten storm was raging in her otherwise quiet dantian!
Having trained tirelessly since childhood with ample resources, her potentials have been accumulating internally, now needing an initiator.
The initiator was Lin Miao and his cultivation technique.
The two complement each other and cannot exist independently.
Middle Grade Blood Fusion Realm!
After just a dozen breaths, Baili Yuyao’s cultivation soared to the Middle Grade Blood Fusion Realm, feeling as if she drank a bowl full of potent, rich liquor—an overwhelming sensation.
This momentum showed no signs of halting, continuing to advance, with pale gray substances constantly emanating from her skin; this was the expulsion of impurities and healing of old wounds within her body. Although she’d undergone medicinal baths since childhood to purify herself, over the years, useless accumulations from external sources still persisted internally. In reality, anyone who consumes grains and cereals constantly ingests impurities; cultivation is the process of refining the body and expelling impurities.
From innate to acquired, then back to innate—this is a process of reverse transformation. Otherwise, why does advancing to the Celestial Essence Realm increase one’s lifespan by two jiazi?
For an average person, living up to two jiazi is the maximum. The two jiazi call for a reversal, giving an additional two jiazi—one can live up to four jiazi, which is a total of two hundred and forty years.
There are realms beyond Celestial Essence for sure, after all, some lived for three hundred years, yet what realm that is remains unknown to anyone today.
This session took considerably longer, almost burning a whole stick of incense, with Baili Yuyao smoothly advancing to Upper Grade Blood Fusion Realm.
This level can rival most true disciples in major sects now.
At this age and cultivation level, in Li Hen City, it’s comparable to the likes of Nie Yang.
She could hardly believe she reached such a realm in such a short period, merely through contact with this man...
No, it was also the cultivation technique—that was pivotal. Without it, none of this would have been possible, given what transpired before...
Baili Yuyao’s heart was aloft.
The benefits Lin Miao gained weren’t meager; he had already reached Great Perfection of Blood Melting Realm. After absorbing Baili Yuyao’s primal yin energy yesterday, he couldn’t suppress the breakthrough anymore. He estimated it would occur within a day or two.
Yet today, he utterly can’t hold it, having to let go and allow the breakthrough.
Directly advancing to the Meridian Passage Realm!
Counting, he’s just eighteen. At eighteen, reaching the Meridian Passage Realm? Not that it hasn’t happened, but it’s exceedingly rare in Eastern Continent’s history, with each achiever becoming a martial overlord, dominating their era.
The Meridian Passage Realm, although still an acquired realm, its breakthrough doesn’t cause massive disturbances, nor does it affect the elemental qi of heaven and earth much.
Upon triggering his breakthrough, Lin Miao released a formidable aura, only to retract it within a few breaths.
He has achieved an extremely mysterious control over his inner breath. He can shape inner breath into a needle, even cure illness in ordinary people—such control is not only rare but unparalleled.
However, nearby experts could still sense it, especially Si Miaoxue, diligently honing the Great Perfection of Meridian Realm, who keenly noticed it.
That’s her man’s aura, breaking through.
She rejoiced intensely; Lin Miao’s breakthrough meant his realm aligned with hers, which would tremendously aid her cultivation henceforth.
Baili Yuyao likely enjoyed greater benefits—a terrific gain for this girl. Nonetheless, being her own sister, it’s not something to lament.
I need to prepare warm bathwater for them; after a breakthrough, one is inevitably covered in filth and must cleanse it off.
Stabilizing his realm was simple for Lin Miao; it didn’t take long before he rooted the realm within the Minor Grade Meridian Passage Realm, proceeding with an inner inspection, discovering his bones as pure as white jade, his lower dantian expanded immensely, giving an impression of endless depth. His middle dantian was opened, merging with the lower dantian, faintly sensing the presence of the Mud Ball Palace at his brow.
That’s the upper dantian.
Connecting the Ren and Du Meridians, the three dantians merge, achieving Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown, Five Qi Towards the Origin, leading to the Celestial Essence Realm.
The fundamental requirement for the Meridian Passage Realm is unblocking the Ren and Du Meridians.
Regarding the Twelve Main Meridians and the Eight Extra Meridians, it’s best to unblock them completely, but even if not, it doesn’t appear crucial for advancing to Celestial Essence. Nevertheless, it determines how far one can go post Celestial Essence.
Those who know this secret won’t share it; the oblivious remain unaware. Having a sect or lacking one makes a significant difference.
Lin Miao disregards such matters; he attempted unblocking all meridians, including Twelve Main and Eight Extra Meridians, during the Blood Fusion Realm phase. The Ren and Du Meridians, once cleared, instantly elevate him, warranting suppression. He continuously attempted unblocking hidden meridians within uncontrollable energy, enabling greater energy storage.
Unblocking hidden meridians aids the growth of the dantian, especially enhancing lower dantian’s capacity and resilience.
He sensed the middle dantian while unblocking hidden meridians, developing it subsequently. As for the upper dantian, though he perceives it, it’s elusive.
That’s the most enigmatic part; once perceived, it might enable abilities beyond part of Celestial Essence capabilities.
For instance, commanding wind and rain!
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