Dual Cultivation God Returns

Chapter 504 Means to a purpose

Even during his cultivation with Luo Mingyu, Wu Long stored and sealed away her incredibly potent Extreme Yin Qi without using it immediately, giving her the same instructions. It was the same with Hua Ziyan when they were in the Frozen Garden Palace.

The 'Devoured World' of Spiritual Qi he now had with him was an opportunity to rebuild all of their current cultivations as well as advance in perfect conditions.

Thus advancing their cultivation base ahead of that time was a futile effort and a little bit of a waste since the Yin or Yang Qi used for that would be spent.

Naturally, he taught them advanced techniques that could store his Yang Qi for incredibly long times without loss of potency.

He once again recognized how much of a difference it was having Luo Mingyu help him in that regard.

Not to mention, that the Dao Field would be beneficial for such situations, although it was still not ready for continuous use.

The next day Wu Long went to meet Yu Huan in the morning.

At the same time Shen Min was closer introduced to Xue Bing by Hua Ziyan, since the former could help guide the latter due to the similarities of their physiques.

Meanwhile Luo Mingyu approached a separate courtyard inhabited by the Gong Sisters.

Wu Mengqi joined Song Lingfei and Cai Yin, running away from Ye Ling under "legitimate reasons".

Cao Xiang and Cao Mei joined Sui Luxiao in a meeting, as they discussed the trade routes and Lian Zhiqiu started tampering with the Grand Formation of the mansion, making improvements that she thought of.

Bi Rui, Feng Yi and Wei Lan went to join Ye Ling on the training grounds.

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"Daoist Wu"

Yu Huan's eyes livened as she saw her visitor, standing up from the platform she was sitting on while telling her subordinates who filled the room in front of the podium to 'carry on' without her.

"I did not mean to interrupt the lecture"

"Please do not mind, I usually finish around this time and they study on their own for a few more hours while I go into the alchemy room. Would you care for some tea?"

"Mm, it would be a pleasure"

The two walked alongside each other as they talked, moving toward her small private courtyard next to the one given to the new alchemists under her supervision.

"How is their progress?"

"Steady, I believe they could now work as apprentice alchemists under people who are currently in the Alchemy Pavilion"

She nodded with a satisfied look as the people he chose to be her subordinates truly showed great promise.

"I will ask Mingyu to help you a bit later, you will see how much a difference it makes when a Dao Cultivator is helping you..."

He smiled, and then a thought went through his mind when he noticed how much burden she would be after if gradually more and more people would require her help.

'...perhaps I should request some of the Luo household's new generation which currently stay in the Feng Household to start learning under her'

While the older generation which was already steeped in the traditional interpretations of Dao still could advance and improve their comprehension of the Dao, the more flexible and uncluttered minds of younger generation would undoubtedly be more receptive.

If she could eventually nurture her own School of Dao, it would give her the flexibility to be able to focus on comprehending her Dao, as well as helping the Dao Family members while gradually amassing the potential to assist the growth and advancement of any and all people who follow Wu Long without stretching her time thin.

And though he knew she would likely agree, he decided to confirm with her next time they had a moment to discuss it.

This idea took only a moment to flash through his mind, and then his thoughts shifted back to Yu Huan as they had small talk while she made the tea.

"Demonic Beast blood purification?"

Yu Huan made a pondering expression as he told her about his new request for her when they finished the tea and shifted the conversation to first discussing the progress of her studies, and then the plans for future.

"Mm, I need it purified with a certain procedure I wrote down in this scroll, and there are also a few pills I want you to make which are also of higher tiers with precious ingredients of higher tiers, the recipes are in this one..."

He placed two scrolls on the table, but as her hand stretched for them he continued speaking, causing her to pause.

"...the only problem is that your Alchemy Flame would unfortunately not be able to handle the first task, and would place certain limitations for the second"

He then added, as a slightly vexed expression appeared in her eyes. She quickly looked through the scrolls, her expression of someone deep in thoughts.

"Hmm, this procedure indeed requires a higher quality flame..."

She spoke in a low voice under her nose as if speaking to herself. Her mind stirred, looking for a way to make it possible.

"But luckily, I have stumbled upon something that should resolve the conundrum"

He smiled, causing her to raise her eyes to him, a light of anticipation appearing in them.

"An Earth Flame"

"E-earth Flame?"

Yu Huan widened her eyes.

"Haha, indeed. I stumbled upon it during my last trip"

"B-but... I cannot accept something so precious..."

Yu Huan shook her head with a slightly trembling voice as it was not something like a technique or knowledge he gave her before.

Although those were insanely precious, he made sure to stress that he did not lose or spend anything to give them. And even then she felt that she was receiving too much.

The Earth Flame, however, was completely different.

It was an extremely rare and invaluable resource that she only heard of.

"Haha, I cannot use it myself, and therefore it would be useless in my hands. But in yours, it is would become a treasure.

Every resource only has its value in the right hands.

And as I already said, I want to rely on Fairy Yu Huan's help, but it would be impossible with your current alchemy flames"

Wu Long smiled, interlocking his fingers on the table as he spoke in a polite and soft, yet at the same time professional tone.

"While I do hold goodwill for you, and see a lot of promise in you as an Alchemy Master, I do have a pragmatic reason for investing such resources in you.

And though I cannot deny that part of the reason for offering you this Earth Flame is personal good relationship, the other part of it is also the fact that it would benefit me"

He then added to the hesitating alchemist, unlocking his fingers and spreading his palms to the side at the end.

Her mind rushed with thoughts as she understood that the help he needed from her was indeed impossible for her without the Earth Flame.

There was also a realization that the requirements for what he would ask her help with would only rise with time as they did until now.

If she did not take every opportunity to increase her abilities as an Alchemy Master, even if it was shamelessly accepting such a precious thing, she would gradually be unable to keep up with his rising needs.

And while she knew from his demeanor and attitude, as well as seeing the kind of person he is, that he would not abandon her or treat her any worse than he did now in such a scenario, she would be fundamentally no longer able to help him in any way.

She slightly hesitated for one more moment, and then nodded with a determined expression.

"Then... I would gratefully accept the Earth Flame.

My only hope is that I could repay you at least a little"

"Hahaha, Fairy Yu Huan is too modest.

Please make no mistake, the two pills you provided for me before are the cornerstone of my ability to cultivate.

Your help has been invaluable so far, and would likely only continue to rise in value.

It is only natural that I provide the means for you to help me since I am asking for your help"

He chuckled, his gentle smile reflecting in her eyes as a light blush appeared on her cheeks.