Originally, Ning Rongrong had thought something special might happen tonight.
But after finishing dinner and soaking in the medicinal bath, all such thoughts vanished completely from her mind.
Because a strange sensation — a mixture of soreness, numbness, swelling, and itching — rapidly spread through her entire body. The unbearable discomfort hurt so badly that Ning Rongrong could only let out muffled whimpers from time to time.
If she had been taking this medicinal bath alone in her own room instead of at Chen Ming's place, she was certain she would have jumped out within minutes.
But because she was currently here with Chen Ming, and because she didn't want to appear weak or be looked down upon, Ning Rongrong could only blush furiously and endure the sensation in silence, softly gasping through clenched teeth as she forced herself to hold on.
About half an hour later, when Ning Rongrong climbed out of the bath basin and wiped herself down with clean water according to the instructions written on the paper, she suddenly felt as light as a feather.
The earlier discomfort had completely disappeared.
In its place was a feeling of satisfaction throughout her body, along with a fullness and ease she had never experienced before.
Although she still hadn't fully recovered to her best condition, Ning Rongrong could clearly feel that even the circulation of her Spirit Power had become smoother. Not only had the fatigue within her meridians vanished, they even seemed to have become slightly tougher and more resilient.
Even though she already knew from Chen Ming that the medicinal powder's effects were strongest the first time it was used, the results were still so obvious that Ning Rongrong couldn't help inhaling sharply in shock.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect absolutely did not lack medicinal baths.
Ever since childhood, Ning Rongrong had spent a great deal of time soaking in medicinal solutions.
Although, as a support-system Spirit Master, she didn't undergo the same level of body tempering as assault-system Spirit Masters, and the medicinal baths she used weren't as aggressive in effect, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's immense wealth and resources, the medicinal treatments she received had still been of extremely high quality.
Yet none of them had ever displayed effects as immediate and obvious as the medicinal bath provided by Chen Ming.
"So this is what a true genius is like…" Ning Rongrong felt that her understanding of Chen Ming had deepened once again.
Summoning out her own Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and looking at the two yellow Spirit Rings surrounding her body, Ning Rongrong lightly bit her lip, suddenly feeling that compared to a true genius, her own performance was simply far too lacking.
After hastily lying down on the bed Chen Ming had prepared for her, she quickly fell asleep.
Early the next morning, Ning Rongrong was awakened by an irresistibly rich fragrance.
After hurriedly putting on her clothes and stepping outside, she saw Chen Ming standing before a large pot, slowly simmering something inside.
"You're awake?" Chen Ming glanced at her calmly. "Then come eat."
Using a long ladle, he scooped meat soup from the pot into one large bowl and one small bowl. Then he handed the smaller portion to Ning Rongrong.
"Your body is still relatively weak, and you aren't a beast-type Spirit Master. This medicinal meal is a little too stimulating for you right now. You can only eat this much for the moment. As for the rest, just fill yourself up with some dry rations afterward."
Ning Rongrong nodded obediently and accepted the two bowls, placing them onto the nearby table before instinctively trying to help Chen Ming with something.
Unfortunately, because she had never once entered a kitchen throughout her entire life, although she wanted to assist, every time she tried to do anything she became afraid of accidentally making things worse instead.
In the end, she could only stand there helplessly, watching as Chen Ming handled everything himself.
Chen Ming's breakfast could practically be described as luxurious.
Eggs, fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, coarse grains, and a massive bowl of meat soup brewed from ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast flesh and various medicinal herbs filled the table.
Ning Rongrong had never shared breakfast alone with a member of the opposite sex under such circumstances before.
Although, in Chen Ming's eyes, there was nothing particularly strange about it, Ning Rongrong still felt an unusual sense of excitement as she ate.
The meat soup carried an intensely rich fragrance.
The aroma was extremely strong, yet it wasn't greasy or overwhelming in the slightest. Instead, it was the kind of scent that made a person feel overwhelming hunger the instant the soup touched their tongue.
After drinking a small bowl of the meat soup, Ning Rongrong suddenly found her appetite fully awakened.
She ate more eggs, fruits, vegetables, and meat, then drank another small bowl of milk.
As the medicinal effects within the soup dissolved inside her stomach, Ning Rongrong suddenly felt as though her entire body had been thrown into a blazing furnace, every inch of her becoming unbearably hot.
Her whole body was bursting with energy.
Every strand of hair seemed filled with strength.
At that moment, she practically felt like finding a beast-type Spirit Master and beating them up immediately.
"What exactly is this? How can it be this incredible?" Ning Rongrong bounced lightly in place, feeling energetic to an almost ridiculous degree.
"It's just a bit of meat soup brewed from ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast flesh," Chen Ming replied casually after finishing the last of the food on the table. He wiped his mouth, then calmly began cleaning up the bowls and utensils.
There was also a small amount of whale rubber mixed into the soup.
However, under the balancing effects of the various medicinal ingredients, the aphrodisiac properties of the whale rubber had been greatly dulled. Anyone who consumed it would merely feel exceptionally energetic and physically powerful rather than genuinely losing control.
With long-term consumption, it could subtly improve a Spirit Master's physical constitution while enhancing bodily development.
It was considered a top-grade tonic for nourishing yin and replenishing yang.
After breakfast, Chen Ming took Ning Rongrong outside for a light run. Only after her excess energy gradually calmed down did he bring her back into the cultivation grounds and continue guiding her cultivation.
By the time the second day of private instruction ended, Ning Rongrong still felt reluctant for it to stop.
In the past, whenever she studied Spirit Master knowledge or cultivated Spirit Power, she always felt deeply frustrated. Even knowing those things were beneficial to her, she still found it difficult to truly immerse herself in learning, constantly feeling bored and stifled.
But after only two short days with Chen Ming, Ning Rongrong felt happier than she had in the past several years combined.
A Spirit Master's cultivation could actually be this simple, clear, and straightforward. There truly were methods capable of increasing cultivation speed so rapidly. Medicinal baths could produce such powerful effects, and medicinal cuisine could actually taste this delicious.
The reason people disliked studying or cultivating was simply because the positive feedback was not strong enough
And the positive reinforcement Chen Ming provided Ning Rongrong now had long since surpassed the level of merely "strong."
She was practically becoming addicted to it.
At this point, Ning Rongrong genuinely felt that she especially loved cultivation, especially loved training, and had simply been born to cultivate this way.
With watery eyes, Ning Rongrong looked pitifully at Chen Ming and begged him to let her continue sitting in on lessons during the following days when Yu Tianxin and Yu Tianheng came for instruction.
But Chen Ming refused her request.
This was a matter of principle.
Just as when Chen Ming studied Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, if members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had been present, Ning Rongrong absolutely would not have been willing either.
Likewise, while Chen Ming researched the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, Yu Tianxin and Yu Tianheng would absolutely be unwilling if Ning Rongrong were present.
Even though, in reality, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan already knew the various support abilities of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also understood the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan's usual combat methods, some matters of principle still could not be crossed.
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