The Northern Wilderness is filled with danger at night.
But on Cloud Pattern Mountain, within the territory of the Cloud Pattern Tribe, the night signifies passion and boldness.
As the night descends, bonfires are lit on the open spaces next to the patches of green wooden houses.
The women drink and eat heartily around the bonfire, while the men dance "seductively" in the center.
"Hey, hey, son-in-law, look, isnât that the guy who participated in the bride selection for the lady during the day? Tsk tsk, look at that waist swaying, oh dear, son-in-law, why did you hit me?"
Qin Gengyun and his party, led by the third room of the Yun Li family, passed by the noisy bonfires and walked up a small path for a long time before they saw clouds of steam rising ahead.
The third room brought them closer, revealing several naturally formed hot springs below.
Unlike ordinary hot springs, these springs overflowed with Spiritual Energy, shimmering with a faint glow. Just standing by the spring made everyoneâs Spiritual Energy within become active, dispelling fatigue.
The third room said: "Everyone, this is the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring of our Cloud Pattern Mountain. The second house head has issued an order that no one is to disturb you tonight. Please enjoy at ease."
With that, he took his leave.
"Wow, it really is the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring!"
Liu Su excitedly said: "Miss, son-in-law, Fox Spirit, Little Hammer, letâs all soak in the hot spring together tonight!"
Si Minglan shook her head: "I am a person at deathâs door, what use is there for me in soaking in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring? I wonât disturb you."
With that, she wandered off by herself, her voluptuous and enchanting figure appearing somewhat lonely.
Liu Su pouted: "Playing the pity card, itâs not like weâre refusing to save you."
Then she pulled on the Hammer girl: "Little Hammer, come, come, the three of us with the son-in-law, itâll be so much fun!"
Qiu Zhihe suddenly said: "Tonight you soak with my husband."
Liu Su was taken aback, "Miss, what about you?"
Qiu Zhihe said: "Yun Li has arranged to meet with me."
Qin Gengyun immediately said: "Wife, Iâll go with you!"
Qiu Zhihe shook her head: "No need to worry. Cloud Pattern Mountain canât do anything to me. The Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring is most effective the first time you use it. You and Liu Su should use the Mist Spirit Eye to cultivate in the spring to gain the greatest benefit."
"But..."
Qin Gengyun was about to speak when he heard a loud splash behind him, with waves splashing everywhere.
It was the Hammer girl, who had already jumped into one of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Springs with her hammer, laughing loudly:
"Wahaha, my hammer feels so comfortable!"
Qin Gengyun turned back, only to see Qiu Zhihe already far away, with her voice coming from a distance:
"My husband, donât miss me, focus on your cultivation."
Qin Gengyun wanted to run after her, but Liu Su pulled him back: "Son-in-law, didnât you hear what Miss said? Hurry and practice with me."
Having said that, she started taking off Qin Gengyunâs clothes, startling him: "Susu, what are you doing?"
"Oh come on, son-in-law, itâs not our first time, why are you being shy?"
"No, Iâll do it myself!"
A moment later, Qin Gengyun and Liu Su were already in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring.
This natural Spiritual Energy hot spring had four or five pools, with the Hammer girl in the one to the left, occasionally lifting her hammer and splashing exuberantly, making quite the racket.
For quiet cultivation, the two chose the pool on the far right. Stone walls separated each pool, leaving them undisturbed by the outside.
Qin Gengyun and Liu Su stepped into the spring water, slightly turning his head to avoid looking at Liu Suâs body.
Liu Su, on the other hand, didnât care at all:
"Recently, Iâve felt that itâs getting heavier in front when I walk. I heard that after getting married, it will grow bigger. Then wonât I be unable to walk anymore, son-in-law, I glug glug...
It was because this Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring was quite deep, and they sat facing each other as they usually did during cultivation. The water level was just up to Qin Gengyunâs chin.
Liu Su, being much shorter, was completely submerged when she sat down.
She tried to float to the surface, but Qin Gengyun held her down, causing a string of bubbles to rise, indicating she was calling out underneath.
Qin Gengyun said: "Susu, stop fooling around, focus on cultivation."
With the Mist Spirit Eye active, they could share each otherâs breath, so even when Liu Su was completely underwater, she could breathe through Qin Gengyun, thus avoiding drowning.
In this way, Qin Gengyun didnât have to feel so awkward.
Immediately understanding his intention, Liu Su wasnât willing, trying to push upwards with her head, but she couldnât defeat Qin Gengyunâs strong hands.
Reluctantly, she sat cross-legged and began to circulate her Spiritual Power.
Qin Gengyun chuckled, closed his eyes, circulated his Spiritual Power, and soon felt a warm current from the water entering his Spirit Field.
Simultaneously, his Spiritual Power also entered Liu Suâs body.
Under the water, a pale blue eyeball emerged between them, slightly larger and more lively than before.
It turned to the left to look at Liu Su, then to the right to observe Qin Gengyun. Even though it was just one eyeball, it seemed to be smiling.
At this moment, Qin Gengyun and Liu Su were connected in Spirit Flesh, intertwined with each other.
[Cultivation Level +7]
[Cultivation Level +8]
[Cultivation Level +10]
[Cultivation Level +8]
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Although Qin Gengyunâs eyes were closed, he could still see illusory words constantly floating before him.
Not only did his cultivation level keep rising, but Qin Gengyun also felt his body becoming stronger under the nourishment of the spring.
Previously, cultivating the Dragon Scale Technique made his body immune to normal blades or low-grade Magical Artifacts.
Now, Qin Gengyun felt that if he soaked overnight, his body strength might increase to a terrifying level.
Before, when facing the Sword Aura from Chang Longzi of the Chang Family, using the Heaven-Reaching Staff couldnât fully block it.
But after cultivating in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring for a night, to confront an opponent like Chang Longzi again, even without the Heaven-Reaching Staff, his body could bear a strike with only a shallow mark left.
I follow the path of a Body Cultivator, focusing on agility. Now my physical strength is constantly improving, maybe in the future, I could develop into a nimble meat shield?
Iâll hold the front line, while my wife, Susu, Mo Xiaolan, Xiaoxue, and Si Minglan attack with spells from behind, which sounds like a very balanced ensemble.
While thinking, Qin Gengyunâs body suddenly shook, and his entire spirit veins and Spirit Field were in severe pain, but he felt elated.
With eyes closed and concentrating spirit, he endured the sharp pain and circulated his Spiritual Power throughout his body.
An hour later, he opened his eyes, his eyes shining, and every muscle appeared to glow faintly.
Advanced to Foundation Establishment Second-Layer!
Since his Foundation Establishment in Yunling Town, he had been running day and night to Xingluo Town, then entering the Northern Wilderness.
He didnât have much time to train, but he never let a day pass without cultivating, regardless of fatigue, he always circulated his Spiritual Power for practice.
Since he had achieved Foundation Establishment not long ago, he originally estimated it would take at least another six months to advance to the Second-Layer.
Never expected to break through in this Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring!
No wonder his wife insisted that he cultivate in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring, this spring was indeed miraculous!
But what about his wife?
She seemed to have some old injuries, which last time needed the Mist Spirit Bathing Technique to cure. If she could cultivate in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spring, it might also benefit her?
As Qin Gengyun was thinking this, he suddenly felt Liu Suâs breath becoming chaotic, and her body began to tremble violently.