205: Chapter 205 Has this scoundrel changed his ways?

She emerged from the water, shaking her wet long hair as droplets slid down her fair cheeks.

Those peach blossom eyes became cold and determined once again.

In the days that followed, Ye Changge came every day to treat her injuries.

Unfailingly.

Each time, he would cautiously transfer Spiritual Qi into her, gently guiding the Yin-Yang Qi to slowly nourish her damaged Golden Core.

There was no longer any of the "bullying" from before.

Even those ambiguous actions had decreased significantly.

He simply treated her injuries quietly, occasionally saying a few words in an incredibly gentle tone.

Nangong Zili initially remained vigilant, constantly on guard in case this dog man suddenly had another "beastly outburst."

But for several days in a row, Ye Changge behaved himself perfectly.

Instead, it was she who gradually felt a bit unaccustomed to it.

This dog man... has he changed his nature?

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this half-month, Ye Changge came every day, staying for two or three hours each time.

Besides treating her injuries, he would also chat with her for a bit.

Asking how she felt today, if she felt uncomfortable anywhere, or if she needed any Spirit Medicine...

Nangong Zili initially kept a cold face, not bothering to pay him any mind.

But she couldn't withstand his daily questioning; after being asked so much, she would occasionally give a "hmmm" as a response.

Ye Changge wasn't annoyed either; every time she responded, he would give a slight smile, one so gentle it seemed as if it could melt water.

Xiao Caiyue watched from the side, dumbfounded.

She had never seen Ye Changge like this before.

In front of her, although Ye Changge was also gentle and considerate, it was more of a composed and calm gentlemanly style.

But in front of this Miss Nangong, it was as if he were a completely different person.

Those cautious movements, that incredibly gentle tone, and that temperament where he wouldn't get angry no matter how much he was scolded...

Xiao Caiyue muttered secretly to herself: Does my husband have some special hobby? The more harshly he's scolded, the gentler he becomes?

Ling Xiaotang was even more bewildered.

She watched her Revered Master coldly scolding him as a "dog man" every time, while that Senior Ye would respond with a smile, leaving her heart full of confusion.

On this day, Ye Changge arrived at the Grand Array as usual.

Nangong Zili was already waiting for him at the usual spot.

She leaned against that large tree with her eyes closed to rest; hearing the footsteps, she didn't even lift an eyelid.

Ye Changge didn't say much either, gently grasping her hand to transfer a wisp of pure Spiritual Qi.

Nangong Zili had already grown accustomed to this contact; her body only stiffened slightly before relaxing.

Ye Changge's Spiritual Qi circulated through her body, bringing a comfortable sensation of interwoven warmth and coolness wherever it passed.

Over the past half-month, his Yin Yang Origin had mostly recovered.

Logically, in a place with such thin Spiritual Qi, the recovery of the Yin-Yang Qi should have been very slow.

But as Nangong Zili's injuries continued to heal, the benefits he gained from Dual Cultivation with her also increased.

Especially his Dao Foundation; because it had absorbed the Origin of the Dragon Yang Body, the effect was particularly significant when performing Dual Cultivation with Nangong Zili.

Yin and Yang complemented and nourished each other.

Not only had the Yin-Yang Qi in his body fully recovered, but they were also purer and more robust than before.

There was even a faint sign of a qualitative change.

"Zili."

Ye Changge suddenly spoke, his voice deep and gentle.

Nangong Zili's brow furrowed slightly: "I told you not to call me that."

Ye Changge smiled and didn't respond to that, instead continuing:

"My Yin Yang Origin has mostly recovered. Today, I can transfer another strand into you."

Hearing this, Nangong Zili's heart stirred slightly.

These days, Ye Changge would transfer a strand of Origin every few days, and each time it would heal some of the cracks on her Golden Core.

Although the effect wasn't as immediate as the first time, it was still very substantial.

If this happened a few more times...

She bit her lip and didn't speak.

Ye Changge didn't rush her either, just quietly holding her hand and waiting patiently.

After a moment, Nangong Zili gave a soft "hmmm."

The sound was very faint, almost inaudible.

The corners of Ye Changge's mouth curled up slightly; he didn't point it out, but simply placed his other hand against her lower abdomen.

Nangong Zili's body suddenly stiffened.

"What are you doing?!"

She instinctively wanted to pull away, but was gently held in place by Ye Changge.

"Don't move," his voice was gentle and steady. "Transferring from here is more effective."

Nangong Zili bit her lip, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks.

She wanted to argue, but the words died in her throat.

After these days of treatment, she had to admit that what Ye Changge said was indeed correct.

Although... it was a bit embarrassing.

She gritted her teeth and forced herself not to pull away.

Ye Changge's palm was pressed against her lower abdomen, warm and broad.

That warmth seeped through her clothes and into her skin, making her lower abdomen feel warm and indescribably comfortable.

She closed her eyes, not looking at him.

The next moment, a sensation of interwoven warmth and coolness surged from Ye Changge's palm, slowly seeping into her Dantian.

From Nangong Zili's small, delicate nose, a soft moan involuntarily escaped.

"Mmm..."

That voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, carrying a hint of tenderness she hadn't even noticed herself.

She quickly bit her lower lip, suppressing any further sound.

Ye Changge didn't get distracted, focusing on controlling that strand of Yin Yang Origin as it slowly traveled through her Meridians toward her Dantian.

Sensing the arrival of that aura, Nangong Zili hesitated for a brief moment.

Then, she gently opened the defenses of her Dantian.

The Yin Yang Origin entered as if into an uninhabited territory, traveling through the passage into her Dantian and turning into a cloud of hazy Yin-Yang Qi that gently enveloped the crack-filled Golden Core.

Nangong Zili closed her eyes and peered into her Dantian, quietly feeling that nourishing power.

The Yin-Yang Qi seeped into the cracks of the Golden Core bit by bit; wherever it passed, the Spiritual Qi that had been restless due to the cracks began to calm down.

That pain, which had originally felt like being cut by knives, was easing bit by bit.

Her damaged Dantian and withered Meridians actually showed a faint sign of recovery under the nourishment of this Yin-Yang Qi.

After an unknown amount of time—

Ye Changge slowly withdrew his hand.

Nangong Zili opened her eyes and let out a long breath of turbid air.

She didn't speak, but closed her eyes to peer into her Dantian once more.

The cracks on the Golden Core had healed a bit more than before.

Although they were still shocking to behold, they were much better compared to when she was first injured.

Her gaze lingered on the Golden Core for a moment, and then suddenly—

Her pupils constricted slightly.

On the surface of the Golden Core, which had originally been dull and lusterless, a faint glimmer of gold was now circulating.

That gold was extremely thin; if one didn't look closely, it was almost imperceptible.

But it truly existed.

Nangong Zili's heart jolted.

This was...

She sensed it carefully for a moment, and a stormy wave surged in her heart.

That touch of gold contained a mysterious and profound Dao charm, completely different from the aura on her Golden Core before.