Chapter 453: Chapter
"Alright! Leave it to you then."
Yang Cheng finished speaking and quickly took out the Silver Needle.
With a flick of his fingertips, the Silver Needle swiftly pierced several key acupuncture points around Murong Wan’s body, followed by a dozen more on her chest.
After all this, he was drenched in sweat.
It’s impossible not to be nervous; after all, a life was in his hands, and it was the woman he had shared a bed with.
Moreover, for him, Murong Wan was different from an ordinary patient, adding to his internal pressure.
"Ms. Qi Yue."
Yang Cheng glanced at Cheng Qiyue, who immediately stepped forward, channeling warm white True Qi into Murong Wan’s body to protect her heart meridian.
Knowing Cheng Qiyue’s True Qi wouldn’t last long, Yang Cheng exchanged a glance with Cheng Ruonan, then gathered True Qi in their palms.
Having practiced Dual Cultivation, Yang Cheng’s body carried traces of Cheng Ruonan’s aura, so when their True Qi flowed out, it intertwined in the air.
A pale yellow True Qi merged with a purple True Qi, becoming a blade aimed at Murong Wan’s heart.
Under immense power, the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal seemed to come alive, resisting with all its might.
But ultimately, it was nurtured by Yang Cheng’s Spiritual Energy; feeling his powerful aura, the flower petals of the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal ceased to flicker, leaving only the flame-shaped middle petal turning black.
Yang Cheng controlled their True Qi to directly assault the black petal, the powerful force arching Murong Wan’s body slightly and turning her face as white as paper.
Seeing this, Cheng Ruonan’s heart skipped a beat, but she remembered Yang Cheng’s words.
They only had one chance and couldn’t afford to lose focus, or Murong Wan would surely die.
She took a deep breath, concentrating fully on sending out True Qi.
Being merely at the Qi Refining Sixth Stage, the prolonged consumption of True Qi was taking a toll on her.
But Yang Cheng was still battling the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal, unable to be distracted; she could only grit her teeth and draw all the True Qi from her Dantian.
She owed Murong Wan, and it was time to repay it.
Today, if someone had to die, she wished it were her, because if Murong Wan died, she’d live the rest of her life in guilt and regret.
Yang Cheng was focused on removing the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal, not noticing Cheng Ruonan’s face growing paler and her body trembling intensely.
He didn’t expect their combined power still struggled against the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal, yet he could feel its resistance weakening.
"Ms. Ruonan, the flame petal is about to be destroyed. You’ll need to act immediately to break the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal to prevent any further mishaps."
Yang Cheng bit his teeth.
"Okay."
Cheng Ruonan replied with a single word, as saying more would alert Yang Cheng to something amiss.
Sweat dripped from her head, and she bit her red lips so hard she broke the skin.
Bang!
A muffled sound suddenly echoed, the lotus seal on Murong Wan’s chest began to change.
After the black petal vanished, the other petals’ color gradually lightened, looking much more subdued.
"Ms. Ruonan."
Yang Cheng spoke out, prompting Cheng Ruonan to summon the last bit of True Qi from her Dantian, reaching out her hand to absorb the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal.
Now Yang Cheng wasn’t needed; he withdrew his hand and turned to look at Cheng Ruonan, feeling a jolt in his heart.
"Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal! Break!"
She shouted with difficulty.
As soon as she spoke, the mark on Murong Wan’s chest dissipated like smoke.
"Cough!"
Watching this unfold, Cheng Ruonan’s body relaxed and couldn’t hold on any longer, spitting a mouthful of blood and collapsing.
"Ruonan!"
Yang Cheng’s expression changed drastically, and he rushed forward, embracing her soft waist.
Grasping Cheng Ruonan’s wrist, he discovered her Dantian completely empty, devoid of any True Qi.
"Are you crazy?"
He gritted his teeth in anger.
For a cultivator, the stronger the power, the greater the risk.
For cultivators at the first or second layer of the Qi Refining Realm, exhausting the True Qi in the Dantian might only result in a few days’ weakness or a destroyed Dantian, preventing future cultivation.
But stronger cultivators with an empty Dantian may risk their lives.
Cheng Ruonan had cultivated for many years and couldn’t be unaware of this, yet she still did it, showing she was willing to die for Murong Wan.
"Yang... Yang Cheng, promise me, avenge... avenge me!"
Cheng Ruonan’s mouth kept spilling blood, yet she still managed to speak with difficulty.
For years she had diligently cultivated, seeking vengeance for her adoptive parents, leading her astray and causing harm to many.
Now facing death before fulfilling her revenge, she felt bitterly unwilling, leaving the task to Yang Cheng.
"I don’t care, you’re talking nonsense! You must resolve your vendetta yourself."
Yang Cheng’s voice was also frantic, quickly channeling True Qi into her body.
Cheng Qiyue had noticed something was wrong long ago, but she didn’t withdraw her True Qi earlier to care for Murong Wan.
Once Murong Wan stirred awake, she turned to rush to Cheng Ruonan’s side.
Seeing her mouth full of blood, Cheng Qiyue’s eyes filled with tears, choking as she spoke, "Ruonan, you... how did it come to this? We just reunited, you can’t leave me."
Both were transfusing True Qi to Cheng Ruonan, but with the Dantian damaged, it was hard to retain any True Qi that wasn’t hers.
Yang Cheng quickly plotted in his mind and soon had an idea.
"Ms. Qi Yue, fetch two cups of water for me, quickly."
At his command, Cheng Qiyue dashed out with urgency.
Yang Cheng lifted Cheng Ruonan, placing her on the soft bed.
By this time, Murong Wan’s consciousness had gradually returned; hearing the voices, she turned slightly to see Cheng Ruonan’s ghastly pale face and blood-covered lips.
"What’s wrong with her?"
Murong Wan felt a shock in her heart.
Though she resented Cheng Ruonan, she couldn’t fully forget the years of master-disciple relationship and past lifesaving grace.
"She drained her Dantian’s True Qi to remove the Soul-Devouring Lotus Seal from you; her life is in danger."
Yang Cheng had just finished explaining as Cheng Qiyue hurriedly returned.
In her haste, water spilled from the cup.
Yang Cheng took the cup, supporting Cheng Ruonan’s head to slowly pour water into her mouth, then guiding her to spit it out to cleanse away the blood.
After two rounds of water, her delicate mouth was clean.
Cheng Qiyue and Murong Wan watched curiously, completely confused about why Yang Cheng did that.
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