After breaking through that layer of Mixed Element Energy, the sensation of external dual cultivation became increasingly intense. This was particularly true for the Mixed Element Energy that, having originated from her soles and mingled where their energies met, then surged into his body through his fingertips; this energy was filled with an extremely strong Emotion Poison. This poison would assail one's soul and mind, making it unbearable. Ultimately, one would be consumed by it, losing oneself.

Wang Mu, using his own Mixed Element Energy, slowly circulated it with this incoming energy through the Great Yin-Yang Harmony Diagram within his body, calming it.

Ultimately, as he channeled the refined energy back to her, his own Mixed Element Energy grew stronger, and he also seemed to sense traces of Mu Hongyuan's emotions.

After an indefinable period, Wang Mu released his hands and slumped to one side, his complexion slightly pale.

Although his Primordial Golden Pill had become more solid, he felt extremely weak in spirit, his palms trembling.

Rustling sounds were heard as Mu Hongyuan stood up, her body radiating a faint, seductive charm that was incongruous with her calm eyes.

"Brother Mu, you really dare to act so recklessly..." With a wave of her hand, Mu Hongyuan supported Wang Mu with an invisible force. Though her words suggested reproach, her tone carried a hint of admiration. "Using your finger as a sword, merging Mixed Element Energy, and employing the Love Nine Sword Technique to penetrate the protective energy around my soles... What... do you really want to perform dual cultivation with your sister?"

Towards the end, the connotation of her words shifted.

Wang Mu shook his head as he looked at Mu Hongyuan. Though he had suspected some of this from the start, he had still underestimated the pressure she had to bear, given her profound Heavenly Communication Cultivation.

Wang Mu looked at the sky, only to find that more than half a day had passed. Yet it felt as if months had gone by.

"Hmph."

Seeing Wang Mu shake his head, Mu Hongyuan snorted coldly without saying more.

"Stay here a few more days," Mu Hongyuan said languidly. "The Bibo Sea is considered one of the most visually pleasing among the many sea regions. I haven't been here for many years; you'll accompany your sister here for two months."

"After two months, we'll return to the Sect and stay for a month. By then, it should be almost time."

Wang Mu did not refuse, as there were only a little over three months left.

Then, Wang Mu found a patch of woods by the sea and, wielding his axe like a sword, planned to build two simple wooden houses as temporary dwellings, only to be stopped by Mu Hongyuan.

Actually, Wang Mu had initially wanted to buy a Mustard Palace-type magic treasure. A Mustard Palace was an essential magic treasure for many high-level cultivators when traveling. Opening it would reveal an entire palace complex where one could arrange various buildings and even raise Spirit Pets, effectively a small, personal world. Cultivators at the Golden Core Realm could use such magic treasures, but they were expensive. Mu Hongyuan, however, objected, saying, "We're only staying for two months, what's the need for such a magic treasure? It's too inconvenient to go in and out. It's better to just build wooden houses again; I don't mind."

So, Wang Mu planned to build two wooden houses. Then Mu Hongyuan made another request, "Brother Mu, you're being wasteful. This Bibo Wood is, after all, a rare type of Water Element wonder-wood from this area. Why build two houses? One is enough."

"Have you forgotten our current identities?"

"As a Taoist couple, should we live separately?"

So Wang Mu built one wooden house.

"There should only be one bed."

...

Following Mu Hongyuan's demands, a sea-blue wooden house soon appeared by the Bibo Sea.

Wang Mu simply regarded this as a period of Cultivation. After the wooden house was built, Mu Hongyuan moved in.

At that moment, he could no longer see the shadow of the Venerable Lord of the Fengyue Sect. Instead, he saw similarities with the Mu Hongyuan from a thousand years ago, who had disguised herself as Mu Hongxue to join the Leisure Cloud Valley.

During the next two months, using Mixed Element Energy, Wang Mu fulfilled Mu Hongyuan's requests day and night: washing her feet, kneading her shoulders, massaging her waist, and pinching her legs.

Through her clothes, Wang Mu felt nothing. Only occasionally, while washing her feet and using his finger as a sword, could he slightly penetrate her soles. This allowed him to draw out a trace of Mixed Element Energy tainted with the Emotion Poison, relieving some of Mu Hongyuan's pressure through this method of external dual cultivation.

As for why it was only her feet, Wang Mu naturally knew the reason. If my guess is correct, her feet must be a rather sensitive area...

As time passed, Mu Hongyuan's complexion visibly improved. Her aura and demeanor became more harmonious. Although this contrasted with her naturally seductive and charming face, it implied her condition had improved somewhat.

Wang Mu didn't believe this method of external dual cultivation could alleviate much of Mu Hongyuan's burden. It's likely not even as effective as the Unrivaled Bell in suppressing the Emotion Poison within her, he mused.

Therefore, without a thorough understanding of Mu Hongyuan's situation, he could only make deductions from subtle observations.

She didn't elaborate, and Wang Mu didn't press.

The two maintained a relationship of mutual respect, though it was punctuated by moments that could stir one's soul.

During these two months, Wang Mu wanted to try using the Taixiao Sword Mysterious Skill to solidify a Sword Dao Golden Core, but he felt that the Seven Emotions Sword Heart was somewhat uncooperative. Although the Spiritual Power from his second Spiritual Acupoint had already coalesced, it steadfastly refused to merge with his Seven Emotions Sword Heart.

However, from these sessions of foot-washing and massage, where he used his finger as a sword, Wang Mu came to realize the extraordinary potency of combining Mixed Element Energy with his Sword techniques.

So, during these two months, Wang Mu focused on practicing various Sword techniques, performing each with Mixed Element Energy, and found his Cultivation progress to be substantial.

Any Sword technique infused with Mixed Element Energy possessed enhanced destructive and penetrative power, with no adverse side effects.

Fusing a small water droplet with Mixed Element Energy even allowed it to temporarily expand, accelerating his practice of the Primordial Mystic Sea Control Technique. This must be one of the wondrous applications of the Primordial Golden Pill! he realized.

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