Chapter 1017: He’s calmer than she is (1/2)

Pill Furnace Master wanted Long Feiye to maintain his position for three days and three nights? How was he supposed to dual cultivate with Han Yunxi then?

Before either of them could protest, Gu Qishao spoke up. “Old thing, what kind of tricks are you playing now? What happens if he doesn’t maintain it for three days and three nights?”

Pill Furnace Master only remained for a few seconds to change his internal energy into fire. Why did Long Feiye have to stay so long?

“The method is different, hehe. This old man is helping you too! The technique he just learned gets twice the result with half the effort. If he can maintain it for three days and three nights, there’ll be a chance it turns into Ninth Raging Lotus Flame. Heheh, once that’s created, you’ll be able to get your Returning Dragon Pill within one and a half months.” As he spoke, Pill Furnace Master gave a cold huff. “After getting the pill, leave as quick as you can.”

Pill Furnace Master’s only thought now was to finish up the pill and cast out these plague gods.

“I’m asking you what happens if he doesn’t?” Han Yunxi said severely. She was wondering what would happen to Long Feiye if he maintained this state for three days and three nights![1]

“Otherwise, he’ll be counterattacked by the Celestial Fire Qian Furnace’s power,” Pill Furnace Master said carelessly. He had no idea what colossal mistake he’d made and went on to say, “It’s only three days. With his internal energy, it’ll be as easy as turning over a palm.”

“What are the consequences of a counterattack?” Long Feiye’s voice was cold, but calm.

“The Celestial Fire Qian Furnace contains the power of celestial fire, which comes from the Heavens. The results of such a counterattack...hehe, what do you think?” Pill Furnace Master stroked his beard, completely indifferent. “Just stop worrying. You can treat it as losing some internal energy. Three days will pass by quickly.”

Pill Furnace Master was smiling, but Long Feiye, Han Yunxi, and Gu Qishao had all fallen silent. All of them stared silently at the old man. Gradually, he sensed their mood and looked around doubtfully. Before he could ask any questions, Gu Qishao cursed.

“You’re motherf**king looking for a beating!” So speaking, he flew up towards the furnace lid.

Han Yunxi’s eyes flashed with killer intent as she stomped on the ground and flew up as well. Despite being slower to act, she was faster and more vicious as she dragged the Pill Furnace Master by his collar and demanded, “Who told you to call the shots? You’re seeking death!”

Celestial fire energy belonged to the Heavens and far outpaced that of humankind. Long Feiye’s internal energy reserves wouldn’t be able to bear it, no matter how deep they were! In other words, if Long Feiye was counterattacked, he would be pressed down by a force even stronger than the Lustbite energy. What were the consequences of that?

None whatsoever to speak of, because it’d just lead to death.

No matter what, Long Feiye couldn’t stop. But how was he supposed to dual cultivate with her in that case? They had persisted for so long over the past two months without breaking a single day. Nor could they afford to! Once they did, both she and Long Feiye would enter deviation and he would suffer the worse from its effects. The Lustbite energy differed from other martial arts in that deviation would strip the practitioner of all internal energy. It could even put their life in mortal danger. When Long Feiye had asked the Celestial Mountain sword sect master about the Returning Dragon Pill, he had told Long Feiye to be extra careful. Once the Lustbite energy reared its head, even ten Returning Dragon Pills wouldn’t be enough to save him.

Now what?

“Is there any way to stop it?” Long Feiye asked Pill Furnace Master coldly.

Pill Furnace Master had no idea how he’d offended these deities once again. He shook his head and said, “Once this method is activated, you have to continue for three days and three nights!”

Long Feiye’s calm face finally turned white at the thought. Han Yunxi couldn’t believe her own ears. Pill Furnace Master still wanted to say that this was for their benefit so they should thank him. But who knew that when he went to push aside Han Yunxi’s hand, she would shift her grip to his neck instead? Without a word, she only glared at him icily.

What were they to do about their dual cultivation if Long Feiye couldn’t stop? She could give up her internal energy, but Long Feiye couldn’t! He had studied martial arts since he was young and his back was covered with shocking scars. None of them had been treated with medicine, so they were painful memories that could never be wiped away!

The Tang Clan’s way of training its death soldiers ensured that 9 out of every 10 died. How much willpower did the young and tender Long Feiye need to overcome it himself?[2]

How many countless trials with swords on Celestial Mountain and its emotionless blades? How much sacrifice did that youth undergo to survive through it all?

He was born extraordinary with noble blood, but nothing he gained came with birth! Especially his own martial arts skills. How could it just disappear just like that? Even her own internal energy came from him. How could it just vanish? Every night for the past two months, no matter how tired or sleepy they were, they hadn’t stopped dual cultivating. How much they treasured this hard-earned internal energy, especially her!

After every dual cultivation session, he would stroke her hair and smile. Seeing her internal energy increase day after day, how happy and proud he must be? Moreover, even if they could afford to throw away their martial arts, they would still enter deviation and be in danger of losing their lives, ah! Whether they persisted or gave up, only a dead end awaited them! There was no choice at all.[3]

What to do? What to do?

The sudden change in circumstances didn’t make Han Yunxi panic, but it did make her heart ache!

“Who told you to do as you please?! Who told you to do as you please! Who told you to do as you please…” Han Yunxi demanded repeatedly as she choked Pill Furnace Master. She was as stubborn as a brat who wanted answers.

Pill Furnace Master struggled fiercely before he realized Han Yunxi had exceptional hand strength. It was impossible for him to escape. He began to grow fearful because the Han Yunxi before his eyes had turned into a complete stranger. On the side, Long Feiye continued to look pale, his thoughts unreadable. Gu Qishao was quiet too, his gaze complicated.

Finally, Long Feiye said, “Yunxi, let go.”

“Impossible!” Han Yunxi raged.

“Let go,” Long Feiye intoned.

Han Yunxi looked back at him. She wanted to be strong, but seeing his ashen face made her ask with a choked voice, “Long Feiye, we...what should we do?”

“Let go first,” Long Feiye coaxed.