193: Special physical condition

The Dou Qi within both of your bodies is also completely exhausted. Take this chance to meditate, regulate your breathing, and break through.

The brother and sister were completely confused, so Jiang Donghua shook his head and spoke.

"Liu Mingyu, can't you feel a surge of energy stirring restlessly within your body?"

"You were injured before, and you took my pill. Naturally, there is residual medicinal power left. Without this kind of tempering between life and death, how could it be stimulated?"

Liu Mingyu was startled, and immediately carefully sensed the flow of Dou Qi within his body.

Sure enough, deep within his meridians, a scorching hot power was slowly surging, like a volcano suppressed for a long time, ready to erupt at any moment.

"Is this really about to break through?"

He felt somewhat incredulous.

Jiang Donghua glanced at him and said indifferently.

"Otherwise, did you think I brought you to the Black Abyss Valley to play?"

Liu Yuting also noticed the change in her brother's aura, and a hint of delight flashed in her eyes.

"Brother, your Dou Qi fluctuations are much stronger than before!"

Liu Mingyu clenched his fist, felt the gradually boiling power within his body, and grinned.

"Heh heh, looks like getting beaten up this time wasn't for nothing!"

Jiang Donghua shook his head slightly, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.

"Don't celebrate too soon. Breaking through isn't that easy. You've only touched the threshold right now; whether you can truly step across it depends on you."

Liu Mingyu took a deep breath, suppressed his smile, and said solemnly.

"Brother Jiang, what should I do?"

Jiang Donghua's gaze swept across the surroundings. The chilling wind of the Black Abyss Valley still whistled, and the low roars of magical beasts faintly echoed in the distance. He pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"While the medicinal power hasn't dissipated, immediately regulate your breathing, guide all the residual Dou Qi within your body to your Dantian, and charge the bottleneck."

"Alright!"

Liu Mingyu no longer hesitated. He immediately sat cross-legged, formed hand seals, and began circulating his cultivation method.

Seeing this, Liu Yuting also silently stood guard nearby, vigilantly observing the surroundings to prevent any sneak attacks from magical beasts.

Jiang Donghua stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze profound, seemingly deep in thought.

After a moment, he suddenly spoke.

"Liu Yuting, don't just stand idle."

"Ah?"

Liu Yuting was stunned.

"Although your Profound Ice Dou Qi is agile, its explosive power is insufficient. During the previous battle, your blade technique was too conservative, causing you to miss several opportunities to severely wound the Blood Hyena Wolf."

Jiang Donghua's tone was calm, yet it hit the nail on the head.

Liu Yuting bit her lip and whispered.

"I... I was afraid that rashly attacking would expose a flaw."

Jiang Donghua said coolly.

"Combat is not about who is more cautious, but about who is more decisive. If you hesitate again, the next time you encounter a stronger enemy, it might be you who dies."

Liu Yuting's heart trembled, and she tightly gripped the profound ice spirit blade in her hand.

"Big Brother Jiang, I understand."

At this moment, Liu Mingyu's entire body was already wrapped in a faint layer of earthy yellow Dou Qi, and his aura was gradually climbing, clearly indicating he had entered the critical phase of his breakthrough.

"Boom—!"

Suddenly, a muffled sound came from within Liu Mingyu's body, followed immediately by a sudden burst of Dou Qi fluctuations several times stronger than before!

"He broke through!"

Liu Yuting exclaimed in delight.

Liu Mingyu suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp light flickering within them, and an excited smile spread across his lips.

"Haha, I finally stepped into the Five-Star Dou Zhe rank!"

"I actually managed to break through two stars in one day!"

The corner of Jiang Donghua's mouth curled up almost imperceptibly, but he quickly returned to his calm demeanor.

"Not bad. Barely passing."

Liu Mingyu stood up, stretched his limbs, and feeling the surging power within his body, he couldn't help but wave his fist, saying excitedly.

"Brother Jiang, thank you for your guidance! I feel like I'm bursting with energy right now!"

Jiang Donghua looked at Liu Yuting and spoke lightly.

"I didn't just meet you two siblings today. If I remember correctly, Liu Yuting, don't you cultivate Water Attribute Dou Qi?"

"Why is it that when I look today, I feel like there's an extra surge of Ice Attribute Dou Qi inside your body?"

Liu Yuting lowered her head slightly, her fingertips gently tracing the blade of the profound ice spirit blade, seemingly hesitant about whether to speak.

Seeing this, Liu Mingyu patted her shoulder and chuckled.

"Brother Jiang is not an outsider, what can't you tell him?"

Liu Yuting took a deep breath, finally raised her head, and said seriously.

"Big Brother Jiang, I'm actually not very clear on what's going on myself."

"Oh?"

Jiang Donghua raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

"I was indeed originally cultivating Water Attribute Dou Qi, but half a year ago, while I was cultivating in a cold pool, a surge of extreme cold power suddenly appeared in my body. Since then, my Dou Qi has gradually taken on the Ice Attribute."

Liu Yuting explained.

Jiang Donghua looked thoughtful, examining her for a moment, then suddenly reached out, condensed a wisp of cold air on his fingertip, and gently tapped her wrist.

"Buzz—"

A cold energy instantly flowed through Liu Yuting's body. She subconsciously wanted to resist, but Jiang Donghua's Dou Qi silently merged into her meridians like spring breeze melting snow, without causing any discomfort.

A moment later, Jiang Donghua withdrew his hand, a rare look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

"So that's it!"

"Big Brother Jiang, what exactly is going on with my sister?"

Liu Mingyu couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Donghua pondered for a moment, then slowly said.

"The Ice Attribute Dou Qi within Liu Yuting's body was not acquired through postnatal cultivation, but is the Cold Marrow Spirit Body, awakened at birth."

"Cold Marrow Spirit Body?!"

The brother and sister exclaimed simultaneously.

"This is an extremely rare special physique, naturally affinity with icy cold power. Cultivating Ice Attribute cultivation methods yields twice the result with half the effort, and she can even draw upon the extreme cold power of heaven and earth for her own use."

Jiang Donghua explained.

Liu Yuting stared blankly at her own palm and murmured.

"No wonder whenever I use Water Attribute Dou Techniques recently, I unconsciously incorporate the power of frost!"

Liu Mingyu said excitedly.

"This is great news! A special physique is a talent one in ten thousand in the cultivation world!"

Jiang Donghua, however, shook his head.

"It's not necessarily all good news."

"What do you mean?"

Liu Yuting's heart tightened.

"Although the Cold Marrow Spirit Body is powerful, if she cannot properly control it, the power of extreme cold will turn and backlash against her."

Jiang Donghua's tone was solemn.

"The Ice Attribute Dou Qi in your body currently only accounts for thirty to forty percent, which is still controllable. But as your cultivation increases, the icy cold power will grow stronger and stronger. Without a suitable cultivation method to guide it, at best your meridians will freeze, and at worst, you will lose all vitality."

Liu Yuting's face paled, and she subconsciously clenched her fists.

Liu Mingyu said anxiously.

"Brother Jiang, what should we do?"

Jiang Donghua glanced at him and said indifferently.

"There are two methods."

"First, find a high-tier Ice Attribute cultivation method to completely stimulate the potential of the Cold Marrow Spirit Body and walk the path of extreme cold."

"Second, forcefully suppress the icy cold power and continue cultivating Water Attribute Dou Qi. But in this case, her talent will be wasted, and her future achievements will be limited."

Liu Yuting bit her lip and said firmly.

"Big Brother Jiang, I want to take the first path!"

The corner of Jiang Donghua's mouth lifted slightly.

"That's gutsy. However, high-tier Ice Attribute cultivation methods are hard to come by. Even I don't currently have one suitable for you."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Liu Yuting's eyes, but she quickly cheered up.

"It's alright, I can explore it myself first!"

Jiang Donghua chuckled softly.

"You don't have to be so pessimistic."

"For the backlash to occur, you would at least need to reach the Dou Ling stage for that kind of possibility to exist."