Ye Luoâs gaze became somewhat infatuated. Shi Yanranâs pretty face turned red as she said, "Alright, letâs figure out a way to leave. But since the passage is under the pool, how are we going to leave?"
"Can you hold your breath?" Ye Luo asked, looking at Shi Yanran.
"It seems I can only hold it for a few seconds," Shi Yanran replied.
Ye Luoâs eyes narrowed and he said, "Then when we enter the pool, Iâll need to kiss you and give you air. Do you think thatâs okay?"
Shi Yanran appeared somewhat shy but nodded her head. Since things had already gone that far between them, a kiss was nothing, and it was also for the sake of leaving.
Afterward, Ye Luo gave Shi Yanran a few instructions, then, holding Shi Yanran, he jumped into the pool. Following that, he kissed Shi Yanranâs lips directly.
Then he swam towards the passage in the pool, holding her tightly and channeling the Nine Yang Mystic Art into Shi Yanran to help her ward off the cold from the pool.
Shi Yanran began to be somewhat intoxicated by Ye Luoâs wet kiss, her arms wrapped around Ye Luoâs neck, her eyes tightly shut.
Fortunately, Ye Luo was strong. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to carry someone through such a cold and bone-chilling underwater tunnel.
After about a dozen minutes, Ye Luo had already faintly seen a glimmer of light, knowing that the exit was near.
Ye Luo suddenly exerted strength, holding Shi Yanran in his arms, and with a direct push of his legs, he shot towards the exit.
Whoosh!
Quickly, Ye Luo, holding Shi Yanran, surfaced once again, and he could already see the blue skies and white clouds overhead, clearly having come out.
However, Shi Yanran was still clinging tightly to Ye Luoâs neck, kissing him. Ye Luo then pulled Shi Yanran away and said, "Weâre out now."
Shi Yanran looked around, immediately her face taking on an excited demeanor: "Weâve finally gotten out."
Ye Luo, holding Shi Yanran, leaped upwards onto the ground; this place turned out to be a valley, and this valley was filled with rich spiritual energy.
Feeling the rich spiritual energy, Ye Luo looked very excited, as the energy here was so abundant.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful!"
Shi Yanran, seeing the surrounding scenery, couldnât help exclaiming in surprise.
The valley was lush with flowers, plants, and trees, and all kinds of colorful blossoms were spread everywhere, looking like a peach blossom paradise.
At this moment, Ye Luoâs eyes saw a wooden hut standing tall in the distance. It looked like someone had lived here.
However, Ye Luo was not looking at the wooden hut but at something planted outside of the hut. His expression tensed, revealing a shocked look, and he rushed over immediately.
What was planted here were various rare medicinal herbs, all appearing to be of spiritual medicine rank.
These medicinal herbs were absolutely priceless and rarely seen in the outside world, and to think that he had stumbled upon so many rare herbs here all at once, which could all be turned into elixirs.
"This time Iâve really struck it big." Ye Luoâs expression was incredibly excited, as he hadnât expected to stumble upon such a great fortune after narrowly escaping death.
"Ye Luo, what happened to make you so happy? What are these things?" Shi Yanran asked with a face full of curiosity.
"These are all great items," Ye Luo said, looking at the herbs with a somewhat feverish gaze.
"Ye Luo, do you think this place is a sort of earthly paradise? Itâs so beautiful, and the air here is so fresh. My whole body feels incredibly comfortable," Shi Yanran remarked, closing her eyes and spreading her arms with a blissful expression on her face.
Ye Luo couldnât help but smile. The air here was filled with rich spiritual energy, which naturally felt incredibly fresh to ordinary people.
But for a martial artist like Ye Luo, this place was definitely a cultivation holy land. He had not expected Sunset Mountain to be hiding such a wonderful place.
The scene in this valley, along with the rich spiritual energy and the wooden hut behind him, all indicated that this must have been the dwelling of some peerless master. Ye Luoâs Clairvoyant Eye swept over the wooden hut, and everything inside became visible to him.
"Yan Ran, letâs go in and take a look."
Following this, Ye Luo led Shi Yanran directly inside.
The interior of the wooden hut was arranged very simply: a bed, a table, a chair, and a cupboard.
On this table were a few items. Ye Luo went straight over. On it lay a soft sword, a book, a jade token, and a black ring.
Ye Luo immediately picked up the book from the table. When he opened it, the words âLingyun Sword Techniqueâ appeared before his eyesâit was a sword manual.
As Ye Luo continued to flip through, the manual recorded a very powerful swordsmanship, the very Lingyun Sword Technique before him. Delighted, he thought that if he could master the swordsmanship detailed within, his strength would undoubtedly improve greatly.
Putting down the manual, Ye Luo picked up the soft sword and drew it from its sheath with a swift motion. A sharp, cold gleam burst forth, forcing Ye Luo to close his eyes instinctively.
This soft sword was truly a fine blade and must be meant to accompany the Lingyun Sword Technique. Moreover, this soft sword could also be worn as a belt, making it extremely convenient to carry.
Ye Luo had been troubled by the lack of a weapon, which had been a disadvantage in battle. Now with this soft sword, he felt much more at ease.
Next, Ye Luoâs gaze shifted to the jade token. It was crystal clear, with the words âLingyunâ etched on it. Through his Clairvoyant Eye, the jade token appeared very ordinary, with no special aspects.
As for the remaining ring, it was white and unremarkable, much like an ordinary ring. Ye Luo picked it up and slipped it on his finger; it fit perfectly, so he decided to wear it right away.
The owner of this hut had managed to maintain such rich spiritual energy in this place and had left behind so many spiritual medicines, as well as the Lingyun Sword Technique and the extremely sharp soft sword. Surely the jade token and the ring were no ordinary itemsâYe Luo just couldnât see their true nature yet.
Shi Yanran showed little interest in the items on the table, instead looking around the room.
"Ye Luo, look quick, there are things inside this cupboard," Shi Yanran called out urgently to Ye Luo.
Ye Luo walked over and saw that the cupboard housed many medicine bottles. He took one out and was stunned.
It was a Yellow Rank Six Elixir of Marrow Cleansing, which could assist in cleansing the tendons and marrow, altering a personâs physique, enhancing martial talent, and accelerating the path to becoming a martial artist.
Ye Luo himself had begun his journey by consuming a Marrow Cleansing Elixir, which increased his martial talent. Now his strength was improving fast, but the one he had taken, as told by his master, was of the Xuan Rank category and had a more potent effect.