227: Chapter 235 Xia Donglian Transmits the Dharma

Xia Yuxuan's heart jolted. Not daring to be negligent, she immediately adjusted according to her mother's guidance. She no longer hurriedly forced the absorption of that surging Moonlight Spiritual Qi, but slowed her pace, imagining guiding it like fine, soft spring rain, seeping bit by bit into her Meridians to slowly nourish them. When the spiritual power reached the spot on her left shoulder that caused her faint pain, she no longer exerted all her strength to clear the blockage all at once as she had before. She cautiously controlled her spiritual power, making it as flexible as water and as cool and comfortable as a thin veil, gently covering and adhering to that uncomfortable node. Simultaneously, she guided the pure moonlight essence around her, transforming it into wisps of cool, fine streams that gently moistened that faintly burning meridian.

The results manifested almost immediately!

The slight burning sensation and the sluggishness of her spiritual power flow that had been troubling her quickly faded and vanished like thin ice under the sun! The circulation of spiritual power within her body instantly became smoother and more fluid than ever before, without any obstruction! The pure Moonlight Spiritual Qi poured into her Dantian without reservation, nourishing every corner of her body and making her feel incredibly comfortable from the inside out, as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted.

The effect was startlingly fast!

A huge wave surged in Xia Yuxuan's heart. This was far more than just healing a minor old injury! With just a few words, her mother had awakened her to a fundamental misconception she had long held while practicing the "Biluo Heavenly Water Manual"! She had directly corrected her direction! With a few brief words, her mother had pointed straight to the heart of the matter, her insight frighteningly precise and sharp! At this moment, Xia Yuxuan truly and deeply realized that the woman before her was not just her mother, but a true powerhouse with a Nascent Soul cultivation who presided over a peak! This level of insight and guidance was a wealth that could not be obtained simply by accumulating cultivation resources. Its value far exceeded her imagination!

For the first time, she realized with utmost clarity that this mother, whom she had secretly resented for so many years, possessed a cultivation Realm and a depth of Foundation and insight that were entirely beyond her reach! Like an insurmountable mountain!

Seeing the aura on her daughter's body instantly become harmonious and unobstructed, with the spiritual power flowing without the slightest stagnation, the faint smile on Winter Lotus's face reappeared, carrying obvious satisfaction. She made no further comment, but simply raised her hand calmly, a glimmer of spiritual light flashing at her fingertips.

A warm and soft white light flew out from her sleeve, coming to a steady halt in front of the seated Xia Yuxuan.

The light dissipated, revealing a Jade Slip that was translucent white all over and emitted a soft, icy aura. On the surface of the Jade Slip, one could faintly see fine patterns, resembling condensed ice crystals, flowing slowly and subtly forming a profound moon-wheel design.

"This is the first half of the 'Mystic Moon Ice Condensing Art'," Winter Lotus's voice rang out calmly, breaking the brief silence. "This is not one of the public core Legacies of our Shuiyue Peak. It is an Opportunity I obtained early in my life through many hardships in an extremely dangerous ancient Secret Realm." Looking at her daughter's shocked eyes, she continued to explain, "This Cultivation Technique follows the path of absorbing Moonlight Cold Qi and refining the Ice Soul Origin. The Dao of Ice Condensing that the girl Condensing Frost (Spring Breeze) comprehended in the Forbidden Ground shares similarities with this technique, but this 'Mystic Moon Ice Condensing Art' has a deeper conception and a thicker Foundation; it is a top-tier method that truly touches the Origin of the Ice Soul Law."

She paused, her gaze falling on Xia Yuxuan with an affirmation born of consideration. "Your current Foundation is very solid, and the purity of your spiritual power far exceeds those of the same rank. Moreover, after your trip to the Forbidden Ground, you should have also initially encountered and mastered a trace of ice-attribute power. Practicing this 'Mystic Moon Ice Condensing Art' is more suited to your current state than the 'Biluo Heavenly Water Manual' you are currently practicing, and the future upper limit of your potential will be much higher."

Seeing the uncontrollable shock and complex emotions in her daughter's eyes, Winter Lotus added in a steady tone, "Meditating on this Cultivation Technique next to this Moon-Attracting Spirit Gathering Array will yield the best results. The power of the moonlight gathered by this Formation is at its purest. During the Cultivate process, if you encounter anything you don't understand or can't get through, you can come to me for answers at any time." She paused, her gaze becoming deep and complex as she slowly spoke the final sentence: "You... deserve better."

These ordinary words now carried the weight of a thousand pounds. They contained too much that had not been spoken aloud: recognition of Xia Yuxuan's hard work, compensation for past neglect, and a solemn promise from a mother who, belatedly, wanted to leave the best things she had to her own daughter.

Xia Yuxuan looked at the precious Jade Slip before her, which emitted an ice-soul aura, and then looked up at her mother, who was bathed in the clear moonlight and whose expression was no longer cold. Her heart was in turmoil, a mixture of many emotions. This small Jade Slip now seemed to have become an invisible bridge spanning the cold chasm between mother and daughter. She reached out both hands and, with an unprecedented solemnity, cautiously accepted the Jade Slip that felt cold to the touch. As the Jade Slip entered her hand, a heart-piercing coolness instantly spread through her. This sensation was strange yet comfortable, as if it also smoothed away much of the grievance and unfairness she had accumulated over the years.

"Thank you... Mother, for imparting the Law." She looked up, her voice carrying a trace of imperceptible choking, but her eyes were startlingly bright, flickering with an unprecedented light of determination.

Winter Lotus looked at her and merely nodded slightly, saying nothing more. She turned around, her back to her daughter, and looked up at the ceiling of the Cold Moon Pavilion, which was composed of countless moon soul crystals and resembled a slowly rotating, flowing galaxy. Her silhouette, set against the cold moonlight, still appeared solitary and aloof, but looking closely, her straight back seemed to relax slightly, revealing a sense of relief after lifting a heavy burden.

Inside the Cold Moon Pavilion, the pure and vast Moonlight Spiritual Qi flowed silently, its light a ghostly blue. Of the two women, one stood quietly gazing at the galaxy, while the other sat cross-legged staring at the Jade Slip in her hand. The cold, smooth Moonlight Stone floor clearly reflected their figures. Their two long shadows, in the clear moonlight, finally seemed to draw a bit closer, no longer separated by a great distance.