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Time flowed by like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, Lin Xiao had already spent two months in Haitang Valley.
During these two months, he and Ye Lingling spent every day together, their bond growing stronger.
Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced the mist, they could be seen walking side by side through the herb garden.
Ye Lingling would meticulously explain the properties of each herb to Lin Xiao, while Lin Xiao would offer fresh insights, drawing on his knowledge from his past life.
Ye Renxin often stood in the corridor, gazing at this perfect couple, his eyes filled with both joy and a hint of reluctance.
Of course! Lin Xiao's medical skills were also improving rapidly, impressing not only the other senior apprentices in the valley but also Ye Renxin. Whenever Lin Xiao came up with a brilliant idea, he would also benefit greatly.
However, Lin Xiao was always concerned with more important matters. In the dead of night, he would study the meridian map alone in his study, sometimes staying up all night.
Ye Lingling often quietly arrived at the study with midnight snacks. Seeing him so absorbed in his studies that he didn't even notice her presence, she didn't disturb him, quietly placing the food box aside before quietly leaving.
The process of cultivation wasn't always smooth sailing. Several times, while experimenting with new meridian routes, Lin Xiao would injure himself and vomit blood due to deviations.
Whenever this happened, Ye Lingling would rush to his aid, her Nine-Hearted Begonia blooming with a gentle glow to heal him.
Tears would always well in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall:
"If you continue to disregard your life like this, I will... I will never speak to you again!"
Of course, Lin Xiao didn't let this stop him. Instead, the closer he got to perfection, the more injuries he sustained.
From then on, whenever Lin Xiao experimented with a new technique, Ye Lengleng would silently stand by his side, ready to lend a hand.
One day, at dawn, Lin Xiao suddenly awoke from his trance. His eyes gleamed with a strange brilliance, and without even bothering to put on his coat, he rushed out of the room and headed straight for the study.
Inside, Lin Xiao's hands trembled as he scrawled the final line of formulas on a piece of silk.
The Dragon God Art, a fusion of the essence of the Ye family's medical canon, his past life's martial spirit research, and even the scattered martial arts concepts he remembered, finally took shape at this moment.
"It's done. It's really done,"
Lin Xiao muttered to himself, his fingertips gently tracing the densely packed annotations on the silk, his eyes filled with unspeakable surprise.
With a creak, the door gently opened.
Ye Lingling stood at the doorway, carrying breakfast. When she saw the ecstatic expression on Lin Xiao's face, the tray in her hands dropped to the ground with a thud.
"You... you did it?"
her voice trembled.
Lin Xiao nodded vigorously, suddenly rushed forward, hugged her, and spun her around in the morning light.
"Haha! Senior Sister Leng Leng, I did it! I really did it!"
Ye Lingling exclaimed, then laughed too. It's unclear whether Lin Xiao was happy because he'd finally created a technique, or because he was finally free from injury.
"Junior Brother! Tell me about the effects of your Dragon God Technique. I've been studying it for so long, and I'm incredibly curious."
Lin Xiao spread the yellowed meridian diagram on the desk, his fingertips tracing the intricate lines.
"This technique is based on the medical theory of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements... You see, the energy paths encompass not only the twelve main meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians, but also numerous other smaller meridians and acupoints."
Ye Lingling leaned in for a closer look, her hair falling onto the diagram. She suddenly exclaimed,
"Here! Isn't this the hidden meridian we identified just last month?"
"Exactly. Ordinary meditation methods on the mainland only target a few major meridians. But the Dragon God Technique refines even these subtle meridians."
His finger suddenly moved to the diagram of the five internal organs at the edge of the diagram.
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"The key is this—the kidneys belong to water, the liver to wood, the heart to fire, the spleen to earth, and the lungs to metal. Soul power must ultimately circulate through all five organs."
"With this kind of practice, soul power increases at twice the rate of advanced meditation, and its quality will also transform. Of course, your physical fitness will also improve over time."
As he spoke, soul power flowed in Lin Xiao's hands. The dense soul power converged into a ball of crimson light.
Curiously, Ye Lingling reached out to touch the light and felt her fingertips tingle.
"Wow! This soul power feels so dense."
"This is just the initial results. Once I reach a high level, the yin and yang in my body will be balanced, and the five elements will coexist." He suddenly lowered his voice, "I'll be able to control the power of the five elements."
"The power of the five elements?" Ye Lingling gasped. "Isn't that the legendary..."
A sharp cough echoed from outside. Ye Renxin stood in the corridor, leaning on his medicine hoe.
"Two little brats, discussing martial arts and not even eating breakfast?"
The old man glanced at the drawings on the table with a complicated look, "But... this martial arts method is indeed..."
"Master! You are here too."
Lin Xiao hurriedly stood up and saluted, but saw Ye Renxin waving his hand:
"I have been practicing medicine for sixty years, and I have never seen such a daring practice method. But medicine is the art of changing one's destiny!"
"Lin Xiao, your talent is indeed rare in the world. You should know that there are not many people on the mainland who create their own soul skills, let alone your own martial arts method."
"Master, you are too kind. It was just a coincidence. Thanks to Senior Sister Leng Leng for her help, otherwise I would have died long ago."
"It's a pity that this [Dragon God Art] is not very suitable for the Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul. It complements my martial soul, the Dragon Soul Overlord Spear."
"However, if you master one method, you can master all methods. I believe that in the near future, I will be able to create a unique martial arts method based on the characteristics of the Nine-Heart Begonia. Then I will use some external forces."
"Maybe... maybe I have a chance to solve Jiuxin Haitang's spirit flaw."
Upon hearing this, Ye Renxin was immediately excited beyond words!
"Lin Xiao! Are you serious? You have to know that our family can only have two people coexisting in each generation. This is not only a spirit flaw, but also a curse from the gods!"
"Master! Don't worry, Lin Xiao is not a person who talks big. I have some preliminary ideas about this, but they are still immature.
"There are fifty great ways, and forty-nine heavenly evolutions. Everything has a glimmer of hope."
"Believe me! Even if it's for Senior Sister Leng Leng. I will definitely do it. "
When Ye Lengleng heard this, his face suddenly turned as red as an apple. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond. He had to bury his head deeply, fearing that his grandfather would find out.
But Ye Renxin was a Soul Douluo master, and Ye Lengleng was the one he had raised since childhood. How could these little thoughts escape his eyes?
However, he had no intention of pointing it out. As for the children's feelings, it was better to let them take their own course. Ye Renxin could only think so! Then he continued to focus on Lin Xiao.
"Okay... okay! Lin Xiao, I believe you can do it. If you need any resources or help in the future, just tell me, and I will fully support you. "
"But... you must not spend all your thoughts on these. Cultivation is the most important thing for you.
"Nowadays, the Royal Douluo Academy will start school soon. I will say hello to the Academy's Education Committee. Let you and Lengleng be in the same class!"
(End of this chapter)