Chapter 717 102: Secret Machinations (2)

Li Ji'an's figure moved in an instant.

"Hmm?" However, the next moment, he stopped where he was, his usual cautious nature making him somewhat suspicious of his current actions.

"How is it such a coincidence? It seems as if waiting for me to rescue her."

"No, if it is a scheme against me, how can it be certain that I won't intervene when the underground spring of the Spirit Pool has issues?"

"Even if she's plotting against me, what can she do? She can't possibly lure me close? Doesn't she know I'm a Tier Three Body Cultivator?"

As Li Ji'an's thoughts raced, Wu Miaozhen's condition became increasingly critical, and most crucially, her body was now completely out of control, unable even to call for help.

If Li Ji'an hadn't been observing her with his Divine Sense, her Dantian would surely have exploded, her fragrance extinguished.

"Overthinking!" Immediately, Li Ji'an stopped thinking further, his figure flickering as he arrived at Wu Miaozhen's inner chamber Spirit Pool.

Appearing at the Spirit Pool, Li Ji'an placed a hand over Wu Miaozhen's Dantian.

Immediately, Magical Power flowed continuously into her body, helping her Water Element Magical Power resist the spiritual qi vortex.

In the span of a breath, the spiritual qi vortex was forcibly suppressed, transforming into normal spiritual qi absorbed by Wu Miaozhen's Dantian.

"Wuu wuu~" Wu Miaozhen's body finally returned to normal, but under the immense terror, she nearly collapsed, crying uncontrollably.

Instinctively, she tightly held onto the life-saving straw in front of her.

Sensing the heartfelt emotional outburst from the other, Li Ji'an did not stop her, only maintaining vigilance to ensure that should she make any sudden movements, his middle-stage Tier Three physique could instantly turn her to dust.

Fortunately, she only clung to him, crying in fear.

Until her sobbing gradually weakened, Wu Miaozhen finally regained some of her senses.

At this moment, she hurriedly let go of Li Ji'an, realizing her current unshielded body, hastily covering herself with her hands, turning her back to Li Ji'an, blushing, and stammering, "Forgive me, Senior Chang'an, Miaozhen was impolite just now... No, no, thank you, Senior, for saving my life. If not for Senior, Miaozhen would have surely perished, soul dissipated, I thank Senior."

Her bow towards Li Ji'an while turning her back made Li Ji'an raise an eyebrow, suppressing a smile, "No need for formalities. Just now, I inadvertently sensed some unusual spiritual qi fluctuations here, and only then did I fortuitously discover your peril.

In the future, do not cultivate here in the Spirit Pool alone, as there's a Spiritual Spring below, any accident may cause a spiritual qi vortex."

"Senior's admonishment is correct; Miaozhen was too greedy for the spiritual qi of this Spirit Pool, but nevertheless, Miaozhen cannot leave Senior's life-saving grace unrepaid." Saying this, Wu Miaozhen turned around.

"Forgive my rudeness earlier, I shouldn't have turned my back to Senior."

She not only turned around to face him but also slightly nervously lowered her hands that covered her body.

Li Ji'an calmly appreciated the youthful vitality in front of him, nodding slightly.

Compared to Ning Sujin's voluptuousness, Wu Miaozhen's body retained the delicate grace of a young girl, a slender waist with tight lines...

"It's just a little effort, no need to thank."

"How can I do that? Senior, previously because of Miaozhen's lack of consideration, Fairy Yao was accidentally impacted by the Spiritual Spring, not only did Senior not blame me, you even saved my life this time. If I don't repay you somehow, I truly cannot face myself. Please, Senior, give Miaozhen a chance to repay you, even if... even if it's just once." Wu Miaozhen urgently pleaded.

Seeing her sincere expression, nearly tearful demeanor, Li Ji'an showed a troubled look, "Haha, Miss Wu, this truly puts me in a difficult position, as I honestly have nothing for Miss Wu to repay me with right now."

Upon hearing this, Wu Miaozhen's face showed a hint of disappointment and dejection.

Seeing her about to give up, suddenly.

"Miaozhen... dare I ask, Senior, if you've ever practiced Dual Cultivation Secret Arts? To be honest, Miaozhen's Primordial Yin is still intact, if Senior has practiced the Secret Arts, it should... should barely count as repayment." Wu Miaozhen said with a face full of shyness.

"Dual Cultivation Secret Technique?" Li Ji'an was taken aback.

Immediately, he once again resonated his Sea of Consciousness.

Because just now when Wu Miaozhen proposed this form of repayment, his mind was unexpectedly quite expectant.

Thus, he immediately checked if she had performed some sort of Enchanting Technique.

However, once again, he ruled out the possibility of her using any Enchanting Secret Technique.

"Is this truly my heart?"

Li Ji'an was secretly puzzled.

However, thinking of the more than half a month spent together, and the freshness in his heart for Wu Miaozhen's youthful aura, he felt this might be a normal interest of a Male Cultivator.

"Compared to practicing the 'Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique', perhaps it's effective!" The next moment, a hint of anticipation arose in Li Ji'an's heart.

After all, over the past half month, he could feel this little girl's feelings for him.

And now, he himself clearly had some fondness for her.

This situation just happened to meet the conditions of the 'Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique'.

Thinking of this, Li Ji'an no longer concealed his thoughts, "Miss Wu, I do have a Dual Cultivation Secret Technique, but... this technique is effective only if both parties are in love, does Miss Wu have feelings for me?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Miaozhen immediately gave a shy smile, turning her head, "Senior's cultivation is unmatched, wise and brave, Miaozhen naturally... naturally has admired you for a long time."

"That is wonderful. This time, let Miss Wu experience the joy of progressing in cultivation!" Li Ji'an gave a hearty laugh, immediately embracing Wu Miaozhen.

The 'Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique' records that if you can find a Taoist companion whose Primordial Yin or Primordial Yang is retained, and if they are mutually in love, dual cultivation can yield greater benefits.

Thus, this time, Li Ji'an truly harbored great expectations.

In an instant, in the Spirit Pool, with mutual affection, the waves surged, a scene full of springtime charm...

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As their time together grew longer, Li Ji'an only felt the youthful girl in front of him was dear to his heart.

Every smile and frown, every breath in and out, brought him unparalleled joy.

"Senior..."

"Hmm, still calling me Senior?"

"Then... then may Miaozhen boldly call you Li Lang?"

"Li Lang, will you leave me?"

"In this life..." Li Ji'an instinctively wanted to make a promise.

However, at that instant, a sudden thought crossed his mind.

"That's not right!"

Boom~

Without warning, all of Li Ji'an's Magical Power exploded, instantly binding Wu Miaozhen, who was moving automatically.

Simultaneously, an Insect Catching Net flew out from the Qiankun Ring, enclosing her tightly.

With the double security, Li Ji'an then extracted himself, immediately sitting cross-legged beside the Spirit Pool, quickly conducting a self-inspection.

"Li Lang? Trying a new trick?"

"Senior, why... why are you doing this?"

"Why are you treating me like this, Senior? Miaozhen only wanted to repay you. If you don't like it, Miaozhen will retreat voluntarily."

When Wu Miaozhen finally reacted, she was already tightly bound by Li Ji'an, unable to move an inch.

Li Ji'an once again resonated his Sea of Consciousness, still finding no issues.

Then, he thoroughly cleansed himself with Wood Magic Power, still discovering no abnormalities.

"Hmph, audacious junior, tell me, what kind of secret trick did you play on me?" Unable to find the issue, Li Ji'an sternly demanded.

"Senior, what are you talking about? Miaozhen really doesn't understand." Wu Miaozhen cried again, looking like pear blossoms bathed in rain.

"Still playing hard to get? You must have used some means on me to influence my mind, otherwise, why would I have feelings for you?" Li Ji'an asserted confidently.

"Senior is mistaken, Miaozhen is just a Foundation Establishment Junior Cultivator, how could I use any Secret Technique on you? And moreover... Miaozhen can sense, your feelings for me are genuine," Wu Miaozhen continued to explain.

Upon hearing, Li Ji'an couldn't help but chuckle, "Haha, I like you? And you?"

"Miaozhen naturally adores Senior even more." Wu Miaozhen hurriedly said.

"Oh? If you say we are mutually in love, then... why, after taking your Primordial Yin, has my cultivation not increased at all?" Li Ji'an sneered.

Initially, he hadn't discovered any issues, repeatedly inspecting his Sea of Consciousness, ruling out enchantment or illusions.

However, the dual cultivation result of the 'Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique' revealed the flaw.

Immediately, he refused further argument with her.

"Since you refuse to speak, then I'll search for myself!" Immediately, his Divine Sense solidified, intending to perform a Soul Search on her.

Buzz~

Just as Li Ji'an's Divine Sense was about to probe into Wu Miaozhen's Sea of Consciousness, a powerful aura suddenly emerged from her Dantian.

Immediately afterward, a halo appeared in front of Wu Miaozhen, gradually revealing a human figure like flowing water.

"Fellow Daoist Chang'an, please stay your hand."