Just as he silently admired this small yet fierce womanâ
Jian Ruyi suddenly turned toward Li Feng, her face as serious as ever.
"Brother Li, please tell me how to regenerate my arms. I know there must be some condition, right?"
She had already noticed the slight hesitation in his voice earlier.
Naturally, such a miraculous method could not come without a price.
And she was prepared to pay anything.
Because she had finally realized something....
This secret realm had already been infiltrated by numerous demonic cultivators.
If she wanted to ensure no more fellow disciples were harmed... she needed to kill every single one of them fast.
Her priority had completely shifted.
No longer was she seeking opportunities within the secret realm.
...Now, she was hunting.
Li Feng blinked at this intense woman.
Even he could feel the dense killing intent in the air around her.
âSo fierce... I like it.â
He smiled inwardly before replying,
"I can restore them. But... the method is rather strange."
He then turned toward Ning Jianli.
"How about Junior Sister Ning explains the details?"
"Eh? Me?"
Ning Jianli pointed at herself.
Seeing Jian Ruyiâs silent gaze fall on her, she quickly composed herself and began explaining.
"Actually... Senior Brotherâs method of healing is through dual cultivation."
She went on to describe Li Fengâs powerful dual cultivation technique.
How his partner did not need to know the same technique, and how the process was beneficial to both parties.
The more Jian Ruyi listened, the more astonished she became.
âSuch a miraculous dual cultivation technique? At the very least, it should be Heaven-grade...â
She wasnât surprised that Ning Jianli seem to had personally experienced it.
What shocked her was its capabilities.
Even with her background, she had never heard of such a powerful dual cultivation method.
At that thought, she looked at Li Feng again, her expression shifting slightly as she bit her lip.
Li Feng noticed the subtle change in her demeanor, but before he could say anythingâ
Jian Ruyi got off the bed and stood upright.
Then, without warning, she dropped to her knees and bowed deeply.
"Eh?"
"Iâm sorry! I know this must be your secret, Brother Li. Since you are even willing to share it with us, I swear to keep it secret. Even death will not make me reveal a single word about it."
Then she turned her sharp gaze toward Ning Jianli.
Now that Jian Ruyi had pointed it out, Ning Jianli suddenly realized how much Li Feng had given them....opportunities, protection, even reveal such a heaven-defying technique to them.
Understanding Jian Ruyiâs intention, she immediately knelt beside her and bowed as well.
"Senior Brother Li! I also swear to keep all your secrets until death!"
Looking down at the two beautiful fairies kneeling before him so intense, and so resolute.
Even Li Feng was momentarily taken aback.
"O-Oh?"
But he quickly regained his composure.
....This was a perfect chance to elevate his righteous image even further.
With a soft cough, he knelt down on one knee and gently helped lift their heads.
"Donât mind it. I simply want to help fellow disciples in need. Thatâs all..."
At his words, both women felt their admiration for him rise even higher.
And unexpectedlyâ
Jian Ruyiâs expression turned complicated.
"Brother Li... about your method. I donât mind, as long as I can regain my arms and kill those demonic cultivators faster. But..."
"Oh? Whatâs wrong?"
Jian Ruyi hesitated for a brief moment before continuing.
"I know this might sound offensive, since you are offering to help, but... before we dual cultivate..."
She lifted her gaze and looked at him directly in the eyes, her expression calm yet unwavering.
"...Could you spar with me?"
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Outside the caveâ
Jing Lu and Ling Lin were meditating quietly near the entrance, still refining the remnants of Li Fengâs yang essence inside their bodies.
Suddenly, both of them opened their eyes at the same time as they heard footsteps.
Their eyes brightened when they saw Li Feng walking out, followed by Ning Jianli... and another new woman.
It was Jian Ruyi.
Her long sleeves swayed gently in the wind, empty fabric fluttering where her arms once were.
Yet her steps were steady.
Silent and sharp.
"Senior Brother?" Jing Lu called softly.
But both she and Ling Lin tilted their heads slightly.
Something felt...off.
The atmosphere was heavier than usual.
Before they could ask further, Ning Jianli quickly moved to their side and tugged them away.
"Come with me."
"??"
"??"
She didnât explain, only pulling them a short distance from the cave.
A few dozen meters away, Li Feng stopped and faced Jian Ruyi.
The wind brushed against her sleeves, making the empty fabric dance in the air.
He sighed faintly.
"...Are you really sure you want to spar like this?"
Jian Ruyi nodded without hesitation.
"Yes."
Her answer was firm.
Seeing her unwavering expression, Li Feng smiled wryly, about to persuade her once moreâ
When suddenlyâ
HUMMMâ
Her aura erupted.
The air itself seemed to sharpen as the wind twisted violently around them, carrying an invisible edge.
Zing!
A streak of golden light flashed past Li Fengâs cheek.
A strand of his hair drifted down.
His pupils narrowed slightly.
Jian Ruyiâs body moved as she leapt upward.
The golden streak curved midair like a living thing before shooting back and embedding itself into the ground beneath her.
Thump.
It was a sword.
She descended lightly, landing on the swordâs hilt with one leg, her body slightly bent yet perfectly balanced and graceful as if gravity itself did not dare disturb her.
Though she had no arms...
...Her presence was terrifying and deadly.
Her robes fluttered in the rising wind, empty sleeves dancing like banners of war.
Her black eyes remained calm, but beneath that calm burned something sharp enough to cut the sky apart.
"Brother Li, Please make sure you go all out..."
The sword bathed in soft golden light beneath her feet trembled faintly, humming in resonance with her will.
"...as I will."