68: Is this kid really that clueless?

"Dark Moon, you really don't understand!"

A hint of cunning flashed in Ye Qingyi's beautiful eyes as she chuckled, "If he can truly create fine wine and delicious food, then we've gained a chef. Why would we still need to run to the Human Race territories?"

"Moreover, if he can't satisfy us later on, we can take his life anytime and just replace him."

Hearing this, Dark Moon and the others nodded in sudden understanding.

"Your Holiness is wise!"

At this moment, the woman dressed in white gauze, whose skin was faintly visible, asked doubtfully:

"Your Holiness, even so, did you really need to give him an eighth-grade Spirit Medicine?"

This time, before Ye Qingyi could answer, Dark Moon shook her head and chuckled, "Illusion Concubine, this is where you don't understand."

"Didn't you hear His Holiness just now? Consuming the nine yang profound spirit flower has the chance to birth a Nine Yang Spirit Body, and that Yang Qi will be continuously produced."

"If his strength increases further, and his Yang Qi becomes purer and of higher quality, it will be quite useful even to us!"

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Ye Qingyi's lips curved slightly, her eyes holding a smile, and she waved her hand, saying:

"Alright, you all may leave first. Go prepare the Culinary Skills books we prepared before and give them all to that boy later!"

"Also, prepare some winemaking books and send them over."

"Understood!"

The Five Ghosts nodded and departed one after another.

Ye Qingyi's mouth curved upward as she comfortably reclined on the throne.

"That roasted meat was truly good. I wonder if this boy can give me a surprise!"

She murmured while stroking her delicate chin, her expression thoughtful.

"It seems that Ghost Dao secret technique will have to be reactivated!"

... On the other side.

As Chu Yuan and the other person walked out of the main hall, You Lian waved her hand and brought Chu Yuan before a cold pool.

Chu Yuan suddenly felt a chill run through his body. He wasn't sure if it was because a terrifying existence was watching him, or if the cold pool in front of him was simply too intense.

He shook his head, looked at You Lian, and asked, "Sister You Lian, should I swallow this petal directly?"

You Lian looked at him with a half-smile. "You don't seem afraid of me?"

Chu Yuan said with a serious expression, "Sister Qingyi is very beautiful, and she didn't harm me. Sister You Lian is also very beautiful, so I assume you wouldn't either. Why should I be afraid?"

"Is that so?"

You Lian gave him a deep look. "I think you're a slick talker, and clearly not a good person!"

Chu Yuan feigned grievance. "Then Sister You Lian is truly wronging me! Everything I said came from the heart. Do you dare say that Sister Qingyi isn't beautiful?"

"You..."

You Lian was speechless and said coldly, "Swallow it directly. You might feel some burning during the process, and the cold pool might be able to help you!"

Having said that, she gave Chu Yuan a meaningful glance, her lips curving slightly as she said:

"Good luck, kid!"

After speaking, she walked a short distance away, sat down cross-legged, and simply watched him.

Judging by her posture, she had most likely received orders to monitor Chu Yuan!

Chu Yuan turned his back to her, opened the box in his hand and took a look, seeing a fiery red flower lying inside, emitting a scorching aura.

A flash of heat crossed his eyes, but he quickly took a deep breath.

Although he really wanted to copy a complete flower before starting to use it.

But Chu Yuan knew in his heart that this was unrealistic.

This You Lian was too strong!

If she noticed anything amiss and instantly came over to check, it would be too disadvantageous for him.

Thinking of this, he covered his finger with spiritual energy and reached out to pluck a single petal.

Afterward, he placed the box into the primal origin space and began copying the nine yang profound spirit flower.

At the same time, he took a deep breath and resolutely opened his mouth to swallow the petal.

Seeing this, You Lian, who was not far away, couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle, "This Human Race boy is a bit reckless. He's probably going to suffer a bit!"

The instant her voice fell, Chu Yuan's body instantly flushed red, as if he was about to burst into flames.

Chu Yuan was greatly alarmed. This was much fiercer than when he consumed the red jujube back then!

If this continued, he would die!

Chu Yuan was terrified. While hoping the primal divine crystal would intervene, his mind was rapidly working, seeking a solution.

Just then, You Lian's voice came over. "Jump into the cold pool. It can help you suppress the medicinal effects of the nine yang profound spirit flower!"

Hearing this, Chu Yuan instantly understood Ye Qingyi's arrangement.

She had likely known about this all along.

Chu Yuan didn't hesitate and jumped directly into the cold pool.

Seeing this scene, You Lian laughed.

A hint of amusement appeared in her eyes, and she thought to herself, "Is this boy really so brainless?"

Thinking this way, her already minimal guard against the weak Chu Yuan lessened even further.

Meanwhile, inside the cold pool, Chu Yuan's face was twisted in extreme agony.

Terrifying heat poured out madly from inside his body. Wherever it passed, even his current physique began to sustain damage.

And that wasn't all.

The Yin Fiend Qi and endless coldness from the pool frantically drilled into his body.

Wherever they passed, his skin and flesh instantly froze, showing a tendency toward necrosis.

Moreover, the collision point of the two forces caused immense damage to his body.

This pain was dozens of times worse than when he first woke up or when he achieved his Breakthrough to the Spirit Vortex Realm.

This was despite his Willpower already reaching over sixty.

Otherwise, he likely would have died from the pain long ago.

Chu Yuan fiercely suppressed the agony, frantically circulating his Cultivation Technique, attempting to alleviate the damage and pain caused by the two forces.

But clearly, it wasn't very effective!

At this moment, Chu Yuan could only hope for a miracle, or that the primal divine crystal could lend him a hand.

Outside the cold pool, two Ghost Maidens suddenly appeared beside You Lian.

One was dressed in gray robes, and the other was dressed in white gauze—it was Dark Moon and Illusion Concubine!

"That boy jumped in?" Dark Moon, dressed in gray robes, asked with slight surprise.

You Lian nodded, explained what had just happened in a few sentences, and said, "I feel like this boy doesn't have much sense."

The two ghosts were slightly surprised and chuckled.

"If what you say is true, he really is brainless and trusts people too easily."

Illusion Concubine laughed, her eyes looking at Chu Yuan, whose face was distorted in pain inside the cold pool. The suspicion in her heart lessened slightly.

But then Dark Moon said, "Stop watching. You Lian, intervene and help him suppress it. Don't let him die."

"That's right!"

Illusion Concubine agreed, "If he dies, His Holiness will lose the chef she favors, and it will also waste His Holiness's Spirit Medicine. It's not worth it!"

"That makes sense!" You Lian said, getting up and preparing to enter the cold pool to help Chu Yuan suppress the energy.

However, Dark Moon suddenly stopped her, saying, "Wait a moment. That boy is undergoing a change."

Hearing this, the two ghosts quickly looked over.

They saw Chu Yuan sitting cross-legged in the center of the cold pool, the agony on his face having lessened considerably.

And if they looked closely, they would realize that although the Yin Fiend Qi and icy power from the cold pool were constantly surging into his body, they were not causing him much harm.

It seemed that the moment they entered his body, they were absorbed into a deeper part of his physique.

Seeing this, You Lian frowned. "This boy seems to harbor quite a few secrets!"