252: Chapter 252 Taiyi True Water!

"It's just... a bit hard to believe all at once. Changge, you've given me... too much."

She raised her head and looked at Ye Changge, her eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions and gratitude.

"A Heaven-grade Cultivation Method, a rank breaking pill, a natal Spiritual Artifact... any one of these things would be enough to make Foundation Establishment Cultivators fight to the death for them. But you... you gave all of this to me."

Ye Changge reached out and gently pressed his finger against her lips, stopping her from continuing.

"Sister Shiyin."

He looked into her eyes, his gaze sincere and resolute.

"You are my wife. It is only natural for me to treat you well."

Lu Shiyin's eyes reddened slightly, and her nose tingled as she almost burst into tears again.

She desperately held them back and nodded vigorously.

Ye Changge released her lips and interlaced his fingers tightly with hers, palm to palm, their warmth blending together.

He lowered his head and looked at his wife with bright, spirited eyes, his tone carrying an unprecedented level of seriousness and certainty.

"Sister Shiyin, this is only the beginning."

"We will reach Core Formation together, Nascent Soul together, and Soul Transformation together—"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was firm and resonant, like metal striking stone.

"Even higher Realms."

Lu Shiyin's beautiful eyes suddenly widened as a massive wave of shock surged through her heart.

Core Formation?

Nascent Soul?

Soul Transformation?

These were Realms she hadn't even dared to dream of before.

In the entire Zhao State, there was only one Nascent Soul True Lord presiding over it on the surface.

As for a Soul Transformation Venerable, those were only mentioned in brief fragments within ancient records.

But at this moment, her husband spoke the words "Soul Transformation together" so casually—

As if it weren't an unreachable legend, but a future within their grasp.

If anyone else had said such things, she would have surely thought they were daydreaming.

But coming from Ye Changge's mouth, she inexplicably believed him.

Because this man never spoke empty words.

Every word he spoke would eventually come true.

Previously, Ye Changge had always appeared very easygoing in front of his wife.

Even if someone asked about his plans for the future, he would only say he was satisfied with the status quo, wanting only a house full of children and a flourishing Family, seemingly without much ambition.

The image he presented to the outside world was that of a content Family Old Ancestor who was happy staying in his own corner.

But now, he didn't want to hide it anymore.

He spoke all the thoughts he had kept hidden deep in his heart.

Because he knew that the gentle and dignified woman before him was worthy of his total honesty.

"Okay~"

Lu Shiyin looked at the handsome young man before her, her beautiful eyes overflowing with tender affection.

Between his brows, there was no longer his usual easygoing indifference, but a sharp, revealed confidence and determination.

That heroic spirit of 'my fate is determined by me, not heaven' gave her an inexplicable sense of peace and sweetness.

Her man was indeed no ordinary person.

How fortunate she was to be his wife and walk by his side.

Filled with sweetness, Lu Shiyin buried her face deep into his chest, wrapped her arms around his waist, and leaned tightly into his embrace.

"Changge, wherever you go, I will go."

Her voice was soft, yet it carried an indisputable firmness.

"Whether it's Core Formation or Nascent Soul, I will accompany you."

Ye Changge's heart warmed, and he lowered his head to place a light kiss on the crown of her head.

Outside the window, the sunlight was just right, and a gentle breeze rustled the pages of a book with a soft sound.

The two of them embraced quietly like this, neither saying a word.

At this moment, words were unnecessary.

Each other's body heat and heartbeats were the best form of communication.

Time slipped away quietly in the silence.

After an unknown amount of time—

Lu Shiyin suddenly remembered something and raised her head from Ye Changge's embrace.

She looked at Ye Changge, a hint of worry in her beautiful eyes.

"Husband, I've heard that the more profound a Cultivation Technique is, the harder its compatible Spiritual Artifact is to refine. The Taiyi Life-Water Art is already a Heaven-grade Cultivation Method, and this 'Taiyi True Water Jade Pure Vase' is its natal Spiritual Artifact. Refining it might... not be easy, right?"

Although she was already a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, she didn't have much experience in refining Spiritual Artifacts.

Furthermore, for a precious Spiritual Artifact paired with a Heaven-grade Cultivation Method, the involved hand seals, Restrictions, and spiritual energy circulation routes were bound to be incredibly complex.

She was worried that her strength might be insufficient and she would fail to live up to her husband's intentions.

Hearing this, Ye Changge smiled.

That smile was relaxed and confident, as if what Lu Shiyin worried about wasn't a problem at all.

"Sister Shiyin doesn't need to worry."

He reached out and gently pinched her cheek, his tone light.

"When the time comes, I will help you."

He thought to himself—

Although he was currently only at the Foundation Establishment Second Layer, his true combat strength was far beyond that.

A pseudo-third rank Body Cultivator was his current greatest trump card.

That powerful Physical Body strength and vast blood-qi power, combined with the devouring trait of the Kunpeng Refining Art, gave him enough surplus energy to protect and guide Lu Shiyin during the process of refining the Spiritual Artifact.

Moreover, his understanding of the Taiyi Life-Water Art was far superior to Lu Shiyin's; he knew every key point, taboo, and subtle detail of its spiritual energy circulation.

With him guiding her from the side, the difficulty of Lu Shiyin refining this Spiritual Artifact would be reduced by at least seventy percent.

Ye Changge was very confident in this.

Seeing her husband's calm and certain demeanor, Lu Shiyin felt an inexplicable sense of security.

She knew that Ye Changge never did anything he wasn't sure of.

If he dared to say so, he must be completely certain.

"Okay, I believe you."

She nodded gently and leaned back into his embrace.

Ye Changge gently stroked her back, pondered for a moment, and then spoke again.

"Once Sister Shiyin has refined this Spiritual Artifact, you can use this vase to produce 'Taiyi True Water'."

"Taiyi True Water?"

Lu Shiyin raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with a bit of confusion.

She had never heard this name before, but it didn't sound like something ordinary.

Ye Changge nodded and then began to explain to her.

"Yes, this 'Taiyi True Water' is an extremely mysterious spiritual water recorded in the Taiyi Life-Water Art. Its effect mainly has three."

He held up one finger.

"First, it can nourish the Dantian. Introducing the True Water into the Dantian can slowly nurture the Dantian barrier, making it stronger and more flexible, which is of great benefit for breaking through Bottlenecks in the future."

He held up a second finger.

"Second, it can nurture the Physical Body. Taiyi True Water contains extremely pure water-attribute life-force power. Long-term use to temper the Physical Body can delay physical aging and enhance blood-qi vitality. Although it can't compare to specialized Body Refining techniques, it is an extremely rare auxiliary item for Cultivators like us who focus on main Cultivation Techniques."

He held up a third finger.

"Third, it can purify spiritual energy. Taiyi True Water can merge into spiritual energy. When circulating through the Meridians, it can wash away Impurities in the spiritual energy, making it purer. The purer the spiritual energy, the greater the power of Spells, and the less resistance there is when breaking through Bottlenecks."