Break!"
The Nirvana Heart resisted too fiercely. Ling Qingzhu cried sharply, lifting herself slightly.
A petal fell from the Azure Lotus beneath her feet, transforming into a thin cyan beam that struck the orb.
The orb shuddered violently, then exploded with a bang.
As the light dissipated, the emerald-green Nirvana Heart was finally exposed to the air.
"Whoosh!"
At the same moment, the stone hall seemed to surge with Yuan energy, accompanied by the crisp sound of rushing water.
Clearly, removing the Nirvana Heart had damaged the tomb's structure.
Lin Xuan quietly observed Ling Qingzhu. To reassure her, he remained motionless.
Knowing what was about to happen, his heart was a jumble of excitement, trepidation, and anticipation.
He could not leave.
If he did, either Ling Qingzhu would be in danger, or someone else would take advantage.
Neither outcome was acceptable.
As the saying goes: If I don't step in, who will?
His younger brother was still small; this responsibility had to fall on the elder.
High above, Ling Qingzhu gazed at the floating emerald Nirvana Heart.
With a gentle clench of her jade hand, beams of azure light shot out from the Azure Lotus beneath her feet, enveloping the Nirvana Heart.
Hiss!
The Nirvana Heart began emitting wisps of white mist, and its surface started to melt.
As Ling Qingzhu's Yuan power surged, more and more azure light gathered, accelerating the melting process.
Within minutes, the Nirvana Heart had completely transformed into a sphere of jade-green liquid.
The liquid floated in midair, the energy of a Nirvana Realm cultivator radiating fully.
A terrifying pressure emanated, enveloping the entire tomb.
Lin Xuan felt a strength he had never experienced before.
Ling Qingzhu's icy eyes remained fixed on the jade liquid. She raised her delicate hand, elegantly parting her lips.
"S-sip…"
The jade-green liquid in mid-air whistled downward and disappeared into her rosy lips.
Lin Xuan had watched calmly the entire time.
Suddenly, Ling Qingzhu turned to him, a faint laugh escaping her lips.
"Young Master Lin Xuan, you are indeed trustworthy.
I will now refine the Nirvana Heart's energy. Please do not disturb me."
"Miss Qingzhu, refine it at ease. Since I have chosen not to compete with you, I will protect you in this tomb chamber and ensure no one disturbs you," Lin Xuan said earnestly.
"Then thank you very much, Young Master Lin Xuan. Once I finish refining it, I will reward you handsomely!"
Ling Qingzhu gracefully seated herself on the Azure Lotus, eyes slowly closing.
The lotus emitted a layer of blue light, enveloping her completely.
She did not fully trust Lin Xuan, but she had confidence in herself.
Even if he intended harm, she was confident she could kill him.
Lin Xuan began exploring the tomb. The chamber was nearly empty, save for the stone coffin.
He recalled that the tomb's owner had left a final memento.
In the original story, Lin Dong gained the favor of the tomb spirit by bowing before the coffin and learned a superior martial art.
Approaching the coffin, Lin Xuan performed the ritual.
[Quest: Pay a grand salute to the tomb master. Reward: Yin-Yang Harmony Secret Art.]
Perfect! The quest completed. Lin Xuan bowed three times, a full ninety degrees, sincerely grateful to the tomb master.
Even after the first bow, the reward—the Yin-Yang Harmony Secret Art.....entered his mind.
The instructions were simple: yoga-like movements combined with a special method of circulating Yuan energy. With his aptitude, he memorized it instantly.
However, as he straightened, he noticed small inscriptions on the coffin wall beside the skeleton:
"Throughout my life, I attained Nirvana through the power of Yin and Yang.
Therefore, what I leave behind must be resolved through Yin-Yang harmony. If Yin and Yang are not balanced, one will surely perish."
This Yin-Yang energy referred not to heaven and earth, but to the primordial Yin and Yang within the human body....dual cultivation power.
Lin Xuan could no longer ignore it...but Ling Qingzhu had already absorbed it.
Too late to warn her!
A mischievous thought struck him.
"Miss Qingzhu, stop! This Nirvana Heart… you can't absorb it!"
Lin Xuan shouted nervously, his voice trembling.
Though he said no, inwardly he was filled with anticipation.
He wanted to be a righteous gentleman, but reality would not allow it.
Tell me, which man in the world could resist Ling Qingzhu?!
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