The chocolate candies Chu Ge and Qiu Wuji were eating were of different varieties. Qiu Wujiâs was mainly for strengthening her body, while Chu Geâs was for consolidating his foundation after his recent breakthrough.
This was also the first time Chu Ge consumed an âImmortal Pill.â
In theory, the so-called pill refining wasnât that mysterious. It involved extracting the essence of various medicinal materials, combining them according to different principles of mutual enhancement, and achieving various effects under different environmental and temperature conditions, ultimately solidifying into crystalline forms. It was similar to chemical principles.
The superficial difference was that regardless of the original materials, they would eventually be condensed into pills with different colors⦠In reality, pills could take on other forms, like a pill that looked like a running rabbit. However, it wasnât part of Chu Geâs setting, so it would always be in pill form.
The substantial difference was that these pills, relative to the medicinal materials in the mortal world, could truly be called âImmortal Pills.â One pill could genuinely cure all ailments. The Foundation-Building Pill that Chu Ge consumed also had a mysterious property of âinstant dissolution.â As soon as he placed it in his mouth, it dispersed into his meridians, and Chu Ge could clearly see the energy flowing and converging, merging into his Dantian.
The aura in his misty Dantian became even more concentrated, appearing as if it would transition from gas to liquid.
Chu Ge knew it wasnât an illusion. In his setting, the Qi in his Dantian gradually transformed into a liquid state, signifying the process of progressing from Foundation Building to a more advanced stage. Once it completely liquefied, the next step would be solidificationâthe well-known threshold of Golden Core formation.
Qiu Wuji often said that everyoneâs cultivation didnât necessarily align with the realms depicted in the book, mainly because everyoneâs soul power was already in a unique state stronger than the Golden Core stage. However, their bodily cultivation was only at the Foundation Building stage. Chu Ge didnât know how to define such a cultivation realm, and he still had no clue about Qiu Wujiâs actual strength. He remained puzzled.
In theory, Qiu Wuji hadnât even reached the Foundation Building stage, and it seemed like her body hadnât become stronger on its own. But because of her incredibly strong soul power, she always felt invincible⦠Just like when she fought against his mother at the seaside, using a combination of powerful moves that werenât typically used in Qi cultivation or Foundation Building.
Now that she had also undergone a breakthrough in pill refinement, Chu Ge didnât know how much stronger she would become. His own breakthrough, on the other hand, was only a consolidation of his foundation and didnât bring about any substantial changes. He felt that he had gained some counterforce, but it seemed like he would still be relying on herâ¦
Regardless, no matter how strong she became or even if her original form emerged, she would still be lying on his legs like a lazy piglet.
Chu Ge opened his eyes.
As if their hearts were connected, and as if an inexplicable attraction was at play, the moment he opened his eyes, Qiu Wuji, who was lying on his legs, also opened her eyes.
He once wished to wake up together in the same bed. Chu Ge hadnât achieved it at that time, but unexpectedly, it was accomplished during their cultivation at this moment.
A word surfaced in Chu Geâs mindâdoes this mean âDao Companionâ?
Or should it be called⦠âAutumn Waters, Sharing the Same Vast Skyâ?
Qiu Wuji seemed to know what he was thinking. She smiled slightly and finally lazily moved away from his legs, sitting up straight and running her fingers through her hair. She said, âBody, itâs the dwelling of the soul. I am a sword cultivator, not one to abandon the physical body in favor of focusing solely on the spiritual cultivation. The body and soul must rely on each other for long-lasting cultivation.â
Chu Ge listened, feeling a bit dazed. âWhy are we talking about this now?â
Qiu Wuji smiled mischievously. âPreviously, it was unbearable to stay for long periods, and it had a lot to do with the weakness of this body. But now, with the strength gained from body refinement pill, many things no longer require the substitution of soul power. As long as they can be accomplished by the physical body, itâs sufficient. In the future, the duration of my stay will become much longer.â
Chu Ge was overjoyed. âReally?â
âWhat are you so happy about? It just means it will be easier for me to beat you up now.â Qiu Wuji tied her hair into a ponytail and playfully beckoned Chu Ge with her finger. âCreator God, do you want to spar?â
Chu Geâs face contorted. She had her breakthrough, and her first thought was to torture me?
âCome on, come on~â Qiu Wuji shook his shoulder and acted cute. âI also want to see how much I can unleash with my current physical body~â
Who could resist that?
Chu Ge had a resigned expression on his face. âAlright, donât show any mercy to me, this delicate flower.â
âBang!â
Three seconds later, Heavenly Dao Creator God had just assumed a defensive stance when he turned his head and slumped against the wall, slowly sliding down.
Chu Ge had initially thought that his strength surpassed Qiu Wujiâs, but his techniques were exposed. Now, not only were his techniques ineffective, but even his strength was being countered. Qiu Wuji didnât need any fancy techniques. She simply went straight for it, and with one punch, she broke through Creator Godâs defense. He couldnât even block it, her punch was too fast to seeâ¦
âCome again!â Chu Ge climbed back up, feeling bitter and resentful. âWeâre practicing Plum Blossom Fist, not using this brute force at home!â
âPlum Blossom Fist, huhâ¦â Qiu Wuji beckoned him with her finger. âThen letâs go again.â
âSlap, slap~ crackâ¦â One second later, Heavenly Dao Creator God found himself in a reverse grip, his hand pinned against the wall, his face contorted.
Chu Ge whimpered, âI also took the pill⦠whimperâ¦â
Qiu Wuji looked at him and couldnât help but think of the crying chubby penguin QQ emoticon. She found him so cute.
She leaned in close, whispering softly in his ear, âDo you regret it a littleâ¦.?â As she spoke, her red lips brushed against his earlobe, her voice becoming even softer and more alluring. âWe were so close to doing something naughty⦠but now itâs goneâ¦â
The softer her voice became, the more it tickled Chu Geâs heart, and even certain parts of him were on the verge of exploding.
Now, he really regretted it. He regretted not doing some naughty things at certain moments. Now, he was being teased and couldnât do anything about it. Whimperâ¦
âQiuqiu, you canât do thisâ¦â
âShall I give you some motivation?â
âW-what motivation?â
Qiu Wuji flipped him over, facing her, and then she grabbed his collar, making him lower his body. Once she had adjusted their positions, she finally satisfied herself by kissing him.
Chu Ge didnât feel this was any kind of motivation. He felt more like a submissive being played with by a queen⦠Are you going to straighten your clothes and say, âIâll take responsibility,â huh?
Qiu Wuji kissed him for a long while, her own beautiful eyes becoming slightly hazy. She seductively said, âIâm going to take a bath. Donât peek, okay?â
After saying that, she slowly left and walked towards the bathroom. Suddenly, she turned back with a smile, holding the doorknob. âIf you want to switch the roles from earlier, then youâll have to work hard for it, my Creator God.â
Chu Ge instantly felt something ignite within him.
What does motivation mean! This is what the hell motivation is!
Although it seemed like sometimes it was already like this, such as when he was writing about his master⦠but that was different!
Soon, the sound of running water could be heard in the bathroom. Chu Ge sat on the couch with his hands in his pockets, staring at the bathroom door with a vacant gaze. Sometimes he would reminisce, and other times he would anticipate. His expression was exactly like that drooling face his group of friends would have when they said, âQiu Qiu~ My Qiu Qiu.â
The current Qiu Wuji was so good at teasingâ¦