Ye Tian was extremely puzzled. He didn't understand why Xiao Yaoyao would say such a thing. 'Does she have some kind of hidden illness? And can it only be cured by someone with a Pure Yang Body?'
"There are some large rocks up ahead. Let's go sit over there!" Xiao Yaoyao said. Without waiting to see if Ye Tian would follow, she walked over first.
Ye Tian chose a large rock about two meters away from Xiao Yaoyao and sat down. "Sister Yaoyao, whatever you have to say, just say it. I'm all ears!" Ye Tian said seriously, though his gaze was fixed on the beautiful lake scenery.
After a moment of thought, Xiao Yaoyao said, "On this continent, there are many powerful experts. Some are born with immense Bloodline Power, while others achieve it through diligent cultivation later in life.
"Some people possess incredibly high Talent Attributes, while others are just ordinary. You, however, are one of those people with terrifying talent. Now, with the addition of your Pure Yang Body, it's even more certain that you'll become a terrifyingly powerful expert in the future."
Xiao Yaoyao paused here, leaving Ye Tian confused. 'I seem to know all of this already. What does any of it have to do with her story?'
"People with a Pure Yang Constitution are as rare as a phoenix's feather. Meeting you now... perhaps it was fated. That's why I want to ask for your help!" Xiao Yaoyao continued.
Ye Tian was taken aback for a moment. He glanced at Xiao Yaoyao and said, "How do you want me to help you? What kind of trouble are you in?" This time, Ye Tian looked directly at her, though he still avoided her eyes.
"I was born with an Absolute Yin Body. I have my own dreams and hobbies, but this constitution prevents me from doing many things. It's usually fine, but the trouble starts on the night of a full moon.
"Every full moon, I have to lock myself in my room. The agony of my entire body turning ice-cold, as if covered in frost, is truly unbearable! I want to be free of this suffering, but the only way to do that is with the help of a man born with a Pure Yang Body. That's why I want you to help me!" Xiao Yaoyao said with great seriousness.
"Something like that exists? Then how am I supposed to cure your suffering?" Ye Tian asked. 'My biggest worry is that she's going to ask me to transfer my Pure Yang Qi into her body. That's something I absolutely cannot do.'
"I once read in an ancient book that there are two ways to relieve this suffering. One is for a man and a woman to engage in yin-yang union on the night of a full moon, allowing the Pure Yang Qi to directly enter the body and expel the yin-cold poison within.
"The other method is a bit more troublesome. It requires a blood exchange. The blood of the person with the Pure Yang Body is transfused into my body, and my blood is transfused into theirs. Of course, not all of it, just a certain amount is needed," Xiao Yaoyao said.
Hearing this, Ye Tian was dumbfounded. 'I can't do the first method. I really don't have the courage to do *that* with Xiao Yaoyao. If Ye Feifei found out, I'd never be able to explain it.'
'But the second method is also very troublesome. My blood is extremely precious. If my blood were to be transfused into Xiao Yaoyao's body, she would very likely discover the secret of the Dragon Pearl inside me. The Dragon Spiritual Power is just too obvious.'
He was in a bind. He didn't know if he should agree to her request. But he'd already spoken, and to go back on his word now would be faithless. The dilemma was incredibly frustrating.
Seeing the look on Ye Tian's face, Xiao Yaoyao said, "Ye Tian, don't worry, I will choose the second method. I know you probably wouldn't agree to the first one, and I won't force you. After all, something like that must be consensual and can't be coerced.
"I'm a woman. I also want to find love, to have a man who will cherish and love me. But this constitution of mine makes it impossible for me to even consider such things. That's why I'm still single.
"With my looks and background, I naturally have many suitors. But I can't accept any of them, because I know that if I were to be with any man, I would only end up harming him. I know firsthand how terrifying the yin-cold poison is. Even I can barely endure it, let alone anyone else."
"Alright, I'll help you! When will you need me to resolve your hidden illness, Sister Yaoyao?" Ye Tian said, biting the bullet.
"Let's do it on the night of the full moon this month. That's in about ten days, so you can prepare. But rest assured, I will have Top-Grade Elixirs and Spirit Medicines ready. As long as you help me, I will certainly make it worth your while!" Xiao Yaoyao said.
"Alright! When the time comes, find me in the Gravity Chamber. I plan to go into closed-door cultivation for a few days. It's getting late now, should we stay a while longer or head back?" Ye Tian asked.
"Besides my father and Uncle Guan, no one else knows my secret. I hope you won't tell anyone else about this, either. I want to thank you in advance," Xiao Yaoyao said, but she didn't say whether they should go or stay.
Ye Tian didn't press the issue. The two of them just sat there quietly on the large rocks as the sun slowly set, only returning to their dormitories when night fell.
"Brother, you're back! You scared us half to death today! You're the first person to ever escape the Ten Extremes Trapped Dragon Slash completely unscathed! You're incredible!" Chu Hongyuan exclaimed the moment he saw Ye Tian return.
"It was just luck. If it happened again, I probably wouldn't make it out alive. Sorry for making you all worry," Ye Tian said.
"We're all brothers, of course we were going to worry about you. But the Murong Family and the Sima Family are both major clans. They'll definitely send people to the academy to cause trouble for you. You need to be prepared. If necessary, it might be best to leave the academy and lie low for a while," Chu Hongyuan said seriously.
"Don't you guys worry about that. The dean will handle it. I actually came back to tell everyone that I'm preparing to go into closed-door cultivation for a while. Now that I've made powerful enemies, only by having enough strength can I protect myself. While I'm gone, you all should focus on your cultivation too!" Ye Tian said.
The others wanted to say more, but thinking about how Ye Tian was leaving the next day, they all held their tongues, not wanting to spoil the mood with talk of parting.
The next day, Ye Tian went to the teaching building early. He was sure Ye Feifei would be there waiting for him, and sure enough, when he arrived, both Ye Feifei and Qin Xiaowan were already inside.
By now, everyone was clear on the relationship between Ye Feifei and Ye Tian. Of course, there were still quite a few female students who had a secret crush on him and hadn't given up hope.
"Feifei, I'm going to the dean's area today for closed-door cultivation. You two have to take good care of yourselves. People from the Murong and Sima families might come looking for trouble soon, so you need to be careful," Ye Tian said to the two of them.
"Brother Tian, don't worry. We know how to protect ourselves. You can go without any worries! Don't be concerned about us!" Ye Feifei said, looking at Ye Tian with deep affection.
The three of them spoke for quite a while longer in the teaching building. About an hour later, Ye Tian finally left and went straight to Xiao Yaoyao's office area. His purpose, naturally, was to have her take him to the Gravity Chamber.