But then again, whether it was the gentle Master in daily life or the cold, clear consciousness in her Sea of Consciousness, neither would ever harm her.
After a moment of thought, Mu Chenxi hesitated no longer and placed the Elixir Pill back into her mouth, swallowing it.
The moment it slid down her throat, the scenes she had witnessed in the Sea of Consciousness surged back into her mind.
Bai Yue’s cool hands cupped her face, the touch of soft red lips, the sensation of the Elixir Pill passing from Bai Yue’s lips to her own, cold and soft…
The tips of Mu Chenxi’s ears burned instantly, and her heartbeat quickened.
At that moment, a pure and domineering Ice-cold Energy spread within her body, rushing through her meridians to every corner of her limbs and bones, instantly suppressing her restless emotions.
Mu Chenxi hurriedly steadied her mind, sat cross-legged, and activated the Cleansing Method to absorb this powerful energy.
This energy was not only strong but also incredibly pure.
It seemed specially prepared for her Cold Ice Profound Body.
As it flowed through her meridians, the energy felt innately compatible with her body, merging effortlessly into her limbs and bones without the need for deliberate refinement.
Moreover, this energy was tempering her physique bit by bit, making her Cold Ice Profound Body even more condensed.
Her cultivation also climbed steadily under the nourishment of the energy.
The Cold Ice Profound Body within her grew even stronger, and her previously stagnant cultivation began to rise rapidly.
She faintly sensed the signs of breaking through to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul.
Even her soul was undergoing a transformation; strange threads of icy power seeped into her spirit, infusing it with a mysterious coldness.
When the energy was fully refined, a powerful aura burst from Mu Chenxi’s body.
She had truly broken through to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul!
She slowly opened her eyes and looked down at Bai Yue, who still lay unconscious in her arms.
Bai Yue’s face was still pale and weary, likely from the strain of transferring the Elixir Pill in the Sea of Consciousness earlier.
Moonlight spilled across Bai Yue’s cheek, the pallor and exhaustion tugging at Mu Chenxi’s heart.
Overcome with emotion, Mu Chenxi couldn’t help but lower her head and press a gentle kiss to her cheek.
The instant her lips parted, she suddenly sensed her Sword Dao cultivation had increased.
She hadn’t deliberately cultivated—it was just a natural act of closeness toward her Master.
How could such an effect occur?
Mu Chenxi’s heart stirred, and she suddenly understood.
With a hint of curiosity, she lowered her head and lightly touched the same spot again.
This time, however, her Sword Dao cultivation remained unchanged.
“So only genuine emotion works?”
She muttered softly, a bit troubled.
Now that she understood the link between intimacy and cultivation, it became harder to act with pure emotion, without intention.
She no longer dwelled on it. Carefully, Mu Chenxi picked up Bai Yue and walked steadily toward the Temporary Cave Abode.
***
At midnight, Bai Yue was startled awake by a sudden burning sensation.
Her body tensed, but then a familiar, pure icy energy slowly flowed into her, like a cool spring quelling the heat and easing her discomfort.
She opened her eyes and met Mu Chenxi’s concerned gaze, her cheeks reddening uncontrollably.
She remembered clearly what had happened in her Sea of Consciousness.
The sensation was strange—the version of herself in the Sea of Consciousness was part of her own awareness, yet not under her control.
Only now, fully awake, did she recall the previous scenes in the Sea of Consciousness.
“I’m all right now.”
Bai Yue spoke softly, her voice weak yet carrying complex emotions.
“But Chenxi, what exactly happened in my Sea of Consciousness?”
Mu Chenxi blushed at Bai Yue’s question.
It was too awkward to describe directly.
Instead, she reached out, took Bai Yue’s hand, and conveyed her experience in the Sea of Consciousness directly into Bai Yue’s mind.
This time, the images vividly recreated the scene.
From the Master’s cold kiss transferring the pill, to the surge of energy as the Elixir Pill entered the body—every detail was clear.
It not only confirmed Bai Yue’s hazy memories but made her certain.
Everything that happened in the Sea of Consciousness was real.
At first, recalling the intimacy in the Sea of Consciousness left Bai Yue unable to hide her embarrassment.
But when she sensed that Mu Chenxi had truly obtained the ice-blue Elixir Pill, and her cultivation had broken through to mid-stage Nascent Soul with her spirit more condensed than before, the embarrassment was instantly replaced by shock and disbelief.
“My Sea of Consciousness… can really produce a tangible Elixir Pill with such unbelievable effects?”
Bai Yue muttered, unable to grasp the principle.
This far exceeded her understanding of the cultivation world.
“Strange. I’ve never heard of a Sea of Consciousness materializing an Elixir Pill that can enhance cultivation.”
“Master, I think this might be related to your special constitution.”
Mu Chenxi considered carefully, voicing the guess she had pondered for a long time.
“Tell me more!”
Bai Yue pressed, anxious.
Being directly involved, she couldn’t see things as clearly as Mu Chenxi, an observer.
Perhaps her disciple’s thoughts could unravel her confusion.
“This time, the Fiery Poison in your body seemed even stronger than before—and it appeared after you transferred the Cold Ice Elixir Pill to me.”
Mu Chenxi analyzed calmly, gently squeezing Bai Yue’s hand in reassurance.
“Master, perhaps your special constitution automatically condensed excess ice energy into a pill, which was then transferred to me through the unique pathway of the Sea of Consciousness.”
“And after your ice energy was passed to me, the imbalance of hot and cold caused the Fiery Poison to surge.”
Bai Yue lowered her head in thought.
The more she considered it, the more plausible the theory seemed.
A quiet joy rose in her heart, as if the burden she had carried for years had lightened.
The problem that had plagued her body for so long finally showed a glimmer of hope for a solution.
“If that’s so…”
Bai Yue’s eyes brightened with anticipation.
“Then could I actively condense a fire-attribute Elixir Pill and expel it the same way? That would not only resolve the Fiery Poison, but also create a usable Elixir Pill. Wouldn’t that be perfect?”
“But whether it’s truly possible, we’ll need to test it at noon tomorrow.”
Bai Yue quickly regained composure.
“Normally, the cold energy in my body erupts at noon. If it doesn’t happen this time, it will confirm your theory, Chenxi.”
“Master, even if the theory is wrong, it’s all right.”
Mu Chenxi gripped Bai Yue’s hand tightly, her voice gentle but resolute.
“Even if there’s no way to create Elixir Pills, I’ll always help suppress the Fiery Poison in your body until we find a permanent solution.”
She was afraid her theory might raise Bai Yue’s hopes only to disappoint, so she added the reassurance.