204: I am very angry now

"As for the Tai Xuan Sutra..."

Ning Yuan paused for a moment.

Island Master Long and Island Master Mu immediately perked up, unable to help but look at Ning Yuan.

Although they knew they couldn't obtain the Cultivation Technique, they couldn't help but harbor a sliver of hope.

After all, this was the Cultivation Technique they had painstakingly studied for over thirty years; it was their lifelong pursuit.

Seeing their expressions, Ning Yuan gave an enigmatic smile. "I originally promised you two that I would share the Cultivation Technique with you."

Hearing this, their eyes lit up, revealing looks of pleasant surprise.

"Only..."

But Ning Yuan's tone suddenly shifted.

Island Master Long and Island Master Mu's expressions instantly froze.

The joy that had just risen in their hearts vanished without a trace in an instant.

This rise and fall made one's heart feel miserable.

"Only what?"

Island Master Mu's mouth twitched a few times. He took a deep breath and asked directly.

"Both Island Masters have studied the Tai Xuan Sutra for many years, so you surely understand its profundity. In fact, the Tai Xuan Sutra has long been displayed before everyone's eyes, allowing anyone to Cultivate it. It's just that no one has been able to fully comprehend it. Although I have comprehended it, if I were to teach you two, it would be no different from the stone carvings in the cave. The Tai Xuan Sutra prioritizes Comprehension Ability above all else; it is not a martial art that can be mastered simply by being taught."

Ning Yuan had a look of regret on his face. "Although Yue would very much like to teach both Island Masters, unfortunately..."

Ning Yuan shook his head.

Island Master Long and Island Master Mu's faces were stiff. Hearing this, they could only force a smile. "It's no matter. In fact, we had already anticipated this. How could a divine technique or supreme skill be mastered just by being taught? Such supreme skills naturally depend on Comprehension Ability."

"The entire contents of the Tai Xuan Sutra were right before us brothers. We studied it for decades without being able to grasp even a fraction of it, which shows its profundity."

"Alliance Leader Yue has this intention, and that is enough for us brothers."

Island Master Long and Island Master Mu said with a smile.

They feigned being relaxed and understanding.

"Since you two can understand, this Junior is relieved."

Ning Yuan seemed to let out a long sigh of relief, also beaming with smiles. Then his gaze fell on Zhang San and Li Si behind them. "I hope you two can help me carry out Brother Shi, Shi Qing. Although he is seriously injured, I still want to take him back to the Central Plains to find a famous doctor for treatment."

"We'll go right away."

Having seen Ning Yuan's earlier display of Divine Might, where he fought a hundred alone, Zhang San and Li Si had long been scared witless.

Even the two Island Masters, whom they revered as gods, behaved so humbly before him. Naturally, the two of them didn't dare to show the slightest arrogance.

Upon hearing the command, they immediately stepped forward to guarantee it.

Island Master Long and Island Master Mu didn't say much either.

Currently, the situation was that the strong dominated.

"I'm afraid with the strength this person just showed, even if we both joined forces, we wouldn't be able to withstand a few moves. I fear he really has reached a completely new Realm."

After Ning Yuan left, Island Master Mu sighed softly to Island Master Long.

Island Master Long's expression was also complex. After a long time, his expression suddenly softened. "What we pursue is the ultimate peak of martial arts. Now that we've seen someone who has stepped into such a Realm with our own eyes, we should be happy."

"Perhaps we can find an opportunity to discuss it with him and see what miraculous things lie within the Realm above martial arts."

Island Master Long said with a solemn expression.

Hearing this, Island Master Mu was first taken aback, and then his eyes also lit up. "That makes sense, Hahaha..."

"It seems I was a bit obsessed, only thinking about obtaining the Tai Xuan Sutra, while forgetting there are other ways."

Island Master Mu also stroked his long beard and nodded in agreement. "Being able to discuss the Dao with someone of such a Realm, we will surely benefit greatly."

...On the other side.

Min Rou, along with Zhang San and Li Si, settled Shi Qing in the room.

"Thank you both for your help."

Min Rou said with a look of gratitude.

"It's nothing, just a small matter!"

Zhang San and Li Si immediately waved their hands upon hearing this.

Although their strength was far greater than hers.

But this family had a deep relationship with Ning Yuan, perhaps even being life-and-death friends. Naturally, the two of them didn't dare to offend them.

At this time, Ning Yuan also walked over. "You two, I plan to return to the Central Plains. I wonder when the ship can set sail?"

Ning Yuan asked directly.

"This..."

Zhang San and Li Si glanced at each other, then feeling Ning Yuan's gaze, they immediately said: "The ship has just undergone many voyages and needs a good rest and overhaul. Plus, with the preparation of supplies, it will likely take at least a month before it can set sail again."

"A month!"

Ning Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly and then nodded. "Fine, then we leave in a month."

Although Xia Ke Island was very quiet, Ning Yuan had already achieved his goal, so there was naturally no need to continue staying.

After Zhang San and Li Si left, Ning Yuan entered the room. Min Rou was looking worriedly at Shi Qing, who had just fallen asleep on the bed.

"Junior Sister Min Rou, don't worry. There's still a chance for Brother Shi's injuries to recover."

Ning Yuan came up behind Min Rou and comforted her.

"Really?"

Hearing this, Min Rou immediately turned her head and asked in surprise.

"I've heard that there is a miraculous medicine in the Jianghu called black jade muscle regeneration balm, which can reconnect shattered bones. Around a hundred years ago, during the transition between the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, the Wudang Sect once obtained this medicine."

"There's actually such a miraculous medicine in the world?"

Hearing this, Min Rou's eyes lit up.

Now that Shi Qing's legs had been crushed by falling rocks, even if the injuries to his internal organs were controlled, he would have no hope of standing up for the rest of his life.

If Shi Qing knew, it would surely be a heavy blow.

"Naturally. I believe Wudang also has records of this matter. Once we return to the Central Plains, I will look for the medicine for Brother Shi, and also go to Luoyang to find Ping Yizhi to treat Brother Shi's injuries. We will definitely save his life."

Ning Yuan promised solemnly.

"Thank you, Big Brother Yue. If you can cure Senior Brother, I will surely..."

Min Rou was about to say something about repaying him, but thinking about what had happened between the two of them, she immediately stopped, her face stiffening.

She couldn't help but quietly look up at Ning Yuan.

And Ning Yuan was also smiling at Min Rou at this moment.

Seeing Min Rou look up, Ning Yuan reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"Don't!"

The moment she was pulled into his arms, Min Rou snapped back to her senses. Reacting, she hurriedly looked toward the bed.

After all, her Senior Brother Shi Qing had been seriously injured to protect her and was still sleeping on the bed.

If she did such a thing with another man at this moment, Min Rou wouldn't be able to forgive herself; she wouldn't be able to face him.

"Don't worry, with Brother Shi's current injuries, he won't notice anything happening outside."

Ning Yuan comforted her, pressing Min Rou to kneel on the ground. "I am very angry right now."

"Mmm... mmm..."

Min Rou's eyes widened. She struggled slightly and made whimpering sounds, but soon her eyes couldn't help but narrow, and her struggling became less and less frequent.

Ning Yuan let out a long sigh of relief.

The anger accumulated from having his state of comprehension disrupted finally dissipated a bit.

After a long time, Min Rou was slumped on the table, facing the direction of the bed, where she could see Shi Qing just by looking up.

Min Rou didn't dare to make too much noise and could only try to stop him with her actions, pounding on Ning Yuan's arm.

But in the end, she couldn't stop it.

As Min Rou's pupils dilated, she simply closed her eyes and endured it silently.

That night.

On the bed, an exhausted Min Rou collapsed into Ning Yuan's arms.

"You're really too much. Senior Brother hasn't even recovered yet. How could you do this to me right in front of him? How can I face anyone in the future? How can I overcome my own conscience..."

Min Rou was on the verge of tears.

"Junior Sister Min Rou, it's not our first time, so why be like this?"

Ning Yuan said nonchalantly, "It was Brother Shi who entrusted me to take good care of you if anything happened to him, and I agreed. Look at how well I'm taking care of you now. Even if Brother Shi finds out in the future, he will surely be grateful to me."

"You..."

Min Rou showed a look of irritation. "He asked you to take care of me, and this is how you take care of me? Taking care of me all the way to the bed?"

Min Rou said angrily.

"Is there any better way to take care of someone than this?"

Ning Yuan tilted Min Rou's chin up and asked playfully.

Now that his strength had reached the limit of this world, his actions were becoming increasingly unrestrained.

Hearing this argument, Min Rou could only sigh softly.

"I only hope you can really cure Senior Brother. Otherwise, I will never find peace in this life. If Senior Brother..."

Speaking to this point, Min Rou's eyes turned slightly red, and she forced herself to say, "If anything happens to Senior Brother, I will also..."

"Are you worried that I won't help Brother Shi properly?"

Ning Yuan suddenly said.

Min Rou's body stiffened slightly, and she eventually nodded.

"Don't worry. If I really had that intention, I wouldn't have needed to act then, and Brother Shi would have died inside the cave. Now that I've gone to such lengths to bring him out, how could I harm him? Junior Sister Min Rou, do I really seem so despicable in your eyes?"

Ning Yuan asked, pinching Min Rou's chin.

"This..."

Min Rou looked hesitant.

Because what he said was indeed logical.

"Or, are you worried that I want you all to myself, so I would harm Brother Shi?"

"If I really had that intention, Brother Shi would have been a corpse long ago."

Ning Yuan sighed to the heavens. "I didn't expect that I would treat you with such sincerity, Junior Sister, only for you to think of me like this. It's truly heartbreaking."

"Big Brother Yue, I didn't think like that."

Min Rou explained hurriedly and incoherently. "I, I, I was just worried about Senior Brother. I know you're not that kind of person, Big Brother Yue. You didn't even need to act then; as long as you didn't save him, Senior Brother's soul would have returned to the underworld long ago. How could I think of you like that?"

"Then what did you mean?"

Ning Yuan suddenly lowered his head and asked Min Rou.

"I..."

Min Rou was momentarily at a loss for words because she indeed had such worries before.

After all, with her relationship with him, only if Senior Brother Shi Qing died could he completely have her.

But thinking about it now, if he really had such thoughts, he could have just not saved her Senior Brother back then.

Therefore, thinking of this, Min Rou felt ashamed of her own suspicion.

"I know your worries, so I will do my best to save Brother Shi's life. As for you, Junior Sister Min Rou, you must also serve your husband well."

Ning Yuan flipped over and pressed Min Rou down.

Min Rou immediately let out a cry of surprise.

Since they had already changed rooms, Min Rou could finally cry out loudly.

All troubles were cast aside at this moment... When Zhang San and Li Si came to invite Ning Yuan to the banquet, hearing the sounds coming from the room, the two of them immediately stopped and looked at each other in shock.

Then the two of them quickly retreated from the courtyard.

"I didn't expect that he and the Ice and Snow Divine Sword would actually..."

Zhang San couldn't help but speak in surprise.

"The Ice and Snow Divine Sword is a representative of purity in the Jianghu. I didn't expect that behind the scenes, she would... tsk tsk..."

Li Si also clicked his tongue in wonder.

"And with her husband in such a state, she's actually in the next room doing such things with someone else. It's truly unimaginable!"

Zhang San sighed. "As expected, you can't just listen to reputations in this Jianghu. One is the Gentleman Sword, and the other is the Ice and Snow Divine Sword—both are famous moral paragons in the Jianghu, yet they are secretly having an affair."

"Zhang San, watch your words. We can't afford to offend this Alliance Leader Yue now."

Li Si immediately whispered a reminder.

"Yes, you're right."

Zhang San realized and his expression immediately changed. "Now that we know such a secret, I wonder if..."

Zhang San gave a bitter smile.

"It shouldn't happen, right?"

Li Si realized and his face turned pale, looking somewhat hesitant.

"Sigh, I hope so!"

Zhang San sighed softly.

Inside the room, Ning Yuan was holding Min Rou.

Min Rou's voice had also become sweet and delicate.

In the room next door, Shi Qing slowly woke up.

He heard a faint sound coming through.

"Where is this?"

"Where is Junior Sister?"

Shi Qing's eyes shifted as he thought of what had happened before. "I remember now. I was rescued. It was Brother Yue!"

"Brother Yue is truly a celestial Divine Being. Facing so many top experts, he was able to fight his way out. Just how far has his strength reached?"

Shi Qing sighed inwardly.

But thinking about his own physical disability, his inability to stand, and the fact that his internal injuries hadn't healed, Shi Qing felt a wave of gloom.

"But, what is that sound?"

Shi Qing was silent for a while, hearing that vague, strange sound coming from nearby again, and he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"That sound seems to be..."

Shi Qing was also an experienced man, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

"Could someone be doing that next door? The people of Xia Ke Island are truly broad-minded. After such an event, and facing such a crisis and pressure, they actually have the heart for this."

Shi Qing shook his head slightly. "Perhaps it's precisely because the pressure is too great that they need to vent it."

"But why does this sound seem somewhat similar to Junior Sister's voice?"

Shi Qing shook his head with a chuckle. "What am I thinking? Women's voices at this time are all similar."

Shi Qing didn't think much of it.

After all, he and Min Rou were a deeply affectionate couple, famous heroes in the Jianghu, and Min Rou's title as the Ice and Snow Divine Sword further underscored her purity.

Until evening.

Only then did Ning Yuan leave the room with satisfaction.

His surging internal power had cooled down after this exercise, and his restless state of mind and accumulated anger had also cooled down.

This made Ning Yuan feel much more relaxed.

Zhang San and Li Si came to Ning Yuan feigning calm and greeted him respectfully: "Alliance Leader Yue, the two Island Masters invite the Alliance Leader to the banquet."

"Lead the way."

Ning Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly and then gave a light laugh, saying.

"Yes."

The two of them had humble expressions as they led the way.

They made no mention of what happened before, as if they never knew, and had never been to that courtyard.

Ning Yuan didn't expose them either.

With his current strength, he no longer had any scruples.

The reason he kept Shi Qing around, besides his kindness, was mainly because it was more exciting this way.

The corners of Ning Yuan's lips curled slightly.

Otherwise, if he really wanted to have Min Rou completely, he wouldn't have needed to save Shi Qing in the first place.

A half-dead Shi Qing was clearly more fitting.