614: Lu Xueqi (91)

Elder Mu stroked his long beard and spoke quickly, "First, this Malice Bone Spike must be pulled out.

But the moment it is removed, the Malice Qi will completely erupt and counterattack. There must be an extremely Yang and rigid or pure and righteous force to instantly suppress and disperse most of the erupting Malice Qi, protecting the vital points of her heart Meridians.

Second, after the bone spike is removed, 'Thousand-Year Earth Core Jade Marrow' must be used as the main medicine, combined with Spirit Medicines such as 'Three Yang Grass' and 'Clear Heart Jade Lotus Seed', to refine a 'jade marrow rejuvenation pill' to repair her Physical Body damage and replenish the Foundation Origin Qi that was consumed.

Third, and also the most difficult point, even if the first two steps succeed, her Divine Soul may have already been contaminated by the Malice.

A treasure or technique that can calm the soul, steady the mind, and cleanse the spirit is needed to help her stabilize her Divine Soul and clear the remaining malevolence.

Otherwise, even if her Physical Body recovers, her sanity might be damaged, or her temperament might change drastically."

With every sentence Elder Mu spoke, Su Han's heart sank a bit further.

Extremely Yang and rigid or pure and righteous force?

Thousand-Year Earth Core Jade Marrow?

A treasure or technique to calm the soul and steady the mind?

Every single one was extremely difficult to obtain.

"Extremely Yang and rigid force..." Lu Xueqi suddenly spoke, her voice clear and resonant.

"The Nine Heavens Divine Lightning summoned by my Qingyun Sect's 'Divine Sword Lightning Leading True Skill' is the ultimate of extremely Yang and rigid forces. Would that work?"

Elder Mu's eyes lit up: "Nine Heavens Lightning Astral Qi? Naturally, it can! And the effect would be excellent!

However, performing this skill requires summoning celestial phenomena, consumes a great deal of energy, and requires extremely precise control.

At the moment the bone spike is pulled out, the Lightning Astral Qi must penetrate the body to disperse the Malice, yet it cannot harm the girl herself. This..."

"I can do it." Lu Xueqi's tone was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable confidence.

"But I need a Senior with profound cultivation to use their magic power to protect Miss Bi Yao's Meridians and guide the Lightning Astral Qi to concentrate on the site of the Malice while I summon the lightning."

"Good! The 'Thick Earth True Skill' I Cultivate is mellow and enduring, best suited for protection and guidance. I can manage this task with some effort."

Elder Mu nodded, then frowned again, "But the 'Thousand-Year Earth Core Jade Marrow' and the soul-calming treasure... Regarding those two, within the Town Yue Tower's treasury, we do have a small stock of Earth Core Jade Marrow. Although it hasn't reached the thousand-year maturity, several hundred years' worth should be usable, though the medicinal effect will be diminished.

As for a treasure to calm the soul and steady the mind... although our sect has several soul-suppressing Magical Artifacts, I'm afraid they might be inadequate against such deep-seated Malice contamination of the Divine Soul."

Su Han took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down from his chaotic anxiety.

Thousand-Year Earth Core Jade Marrow... he didn't have any on him.

But a treasure to calm the soul and steady the mind... he suddenly remembered something.

Reaching out to brush his Storage Ring, a gentle white luster appeared in his palm.

It was a bead the size of a pigeon egg, milky white throughout, with what looked like flowing clouds inside, emitting a soft aura that brought peace to the mind.

"soul-stabilizing pearl?!" Elder Mu and Shi Yue exclaimed almost simultaneously, shock appearing in their eyes.

"Can this... be used?"

Su Han tightly gripped this treasure obtained from a certain ancient Cultivator's Immortal Cave. At the time, he only thought it had the effect of calming the mind and aiding Cultivation; he never expected it could be of such great use today.

"It can! It most certainly can!"

Elder Mu's face showed joy, "The soul-stabilizing pearl is a rare treasure for nourishing and stabilizing the Divine Soul, with miraculous effects in expelling external evils and settling the spirit!

With this item, the chances of success for the third step will greatly increase!

Only... Little Friend Su, this item is extraordinarily precious, you..."

"As long as it can save Bi Yao, what do external possessions matter?"

Su Han interrupted Elder Mu, his tone without the slightest hesitation as he placed the soul-stabilizing pearl by Bi Yao's pillow.

The soft white light emitted by the bead seemed to make Bi Yao's brow relax slightly.

Elder Mu gave Su Han a deep look and nodded: "In that case, there is no time to lose.

Shi Yue, go to the storehouse immediately and take that box of 'Three-Hundred-Year Earth Core Jade Marrow', as well as 'Three Yang Grass', 'Clear Heart Jade Lotus Seed'... here is the list, go and return quickly!

In addition, ask the Sect Head to open the 'Earth Fire Alchemy Chamber'. I must start the furnace and refine the pill immediately!"

"Yes! Elder!" Shi Yue took the Jade Slip and turned to run off.

"Fairy Lu, please take a moment to adjust your breath and bring your state to its peak.

Pulling the spike and summoning the lightning allows for not even half a mistake," Elder Mu said to Lu Xueqi.

Lu Xueqi nodded slightly, walked to the side, sat cross-legged, and closed her eyes to concentrate.

The tianya divine sword lay across her knees, with faint, subtle traces of lightning flowing over it.

"Little Friend Su, you..." Elder Mu looked at Su Han.

"I will stay here and watch over her." Su Han's gaze did not leave Bi Yao's face, his voice low but firm. "Whatever you need me to do, Elder, just give the order."

Elder Mu sighed: "Very well. Then first use your own True Essence to slowly transfer into her body. In coordination with the Soul Calming Jade Bed, try your best to stabilize her condition and slow the loss of her vitality.

Remember, be gentle. You must not conflict with that Malice Qi, lest you trigger its eruption."

"Understood."

Su Han sat by the jade bed, gently holding Bi Yao's cold hand, and transformed his pure Chaos True Essence into the gentlest and most enduring trickle, slowly feeding it into Bi Yao's Meridians.

Chaos True Essence encompasses all things and is balanced and peaceful in nature. Although not specialized in expelling evil, it was excellent for warming and stabilizing.

Under the dual effect of Su Han's True Essence and the Soul Calming Jade Bed, Bi Yao's aura seemed to stabilize a bit more, but her face remained as pale as snow, and that hideous bone spike was still a shocking sight.

Time passed slowly in the torment.

Every breath felt as long as a century.

Su Han's heart felt as if it were being slowly roasted over a low fire.

He remembered the scene when he first met Bi Yao, remembered her sly smile, remembered her calling him "Brother Su" over and over, remembered her blocking danger for him regardless of the cost... Regret was like a venomous snake, gnawing at his heart.

If only he were stronger... if only he were more cautious... if only... After an unknown amount of time, Shi Yue returned drenched in sweat, holding a jade box and several jade bottles.

"Elder, the items are here! The Sect Head has opened the Earth Fire Alchemy Chamber, and several Junior Martial Uncles heard about it and are willing to come and help you control the fire!"

"Good!" Elder Mu took the Materials and quickly checked them, especially the clump of jade marrow in the jade box that emitted a gentle earthy yellow glow and flowed slowly like a living thing, and nodded.

"Fairy Lu, Little Friend Su, are you ready?

We must first pull out the bone spike. Fairy Lu will use the Divine Lightning to disperse the erupting Malice, and I will protect Miss Bi Yao's Meridians.

Afterward, I must immediately start the furnace to refine the pill. Before the pill is finished, you must continue to stabilize her condition with the soul-stabilizing pearl and your True Essence."

Lu Xueqi opened her eyes, a flash of lightning passing through them for an instant. She stood up and nodded: "I am ready at any time."

Su Han also took a deep breath and let go of Bi Yao's hand, but his gaze remained firmly locked on her: "Let's begin."

Elder Mu's expression was solemn. He first used several gold needles to pierce into several of Bi Yao's vital acupoints, temporarily sealing her sense of pain and the flow of her Qi and blood.

Then, he pressed his hands in the air near Bi Yao's wound, and a heavy earthy yellow True Essence spread out, forming a stable protective force field that shielded Bi Yao's heart Meridians, Dantian, and other important parts layer by layer.

"Fairy Lu, listen for my command. I will count to three, then wrap the bone spike in True Essence and pull it out at a steady speed. (End of Chapter)"