538: Chapter 538 Fellow Cultivators in the West Courtyard

In the main hall of the West Courtyard, the dome's spiritual lamps cast a flowing brilliance, making the hall appear bright, elegant, and solemn.

Situ Jun sat upright in the main seat. His black brocade robe was like ink-dyed flowing clouds, accentuating his posture, which was as straight as a pine, and his face was cold and stern, like a jade-carved frigid Peak.

Having been in seclusion for many days to repair the Restriction on the spiritual pearl, his brows were still knit with a lingering heaviness. His spiritual power was as deep and contained as an abyss; occasionally, subtle spiritual light surged, revealing no sharpness but possessing an inherent dignity.

Several women sat beside him, all of them beautiful and peerless, gentle and moving; their every smile and movement lit up the entire room.

On the left, Yun Niang wore a pale green flowing cloud dress. Her figure was slender and graceful, her brows were like mist-covered distant mountains, and her skin was as lustrous as jade. Amidst her gentleness, she carried a sense of elegant demeanor, her temperament as calm as green bamboo under the moon. Sitting there quietly, she became a scene in herself.

On the right, Liu Xuaner, Lin Suwan, and Aunt Xu sat side by side, each with her own charm.

Liu Xuaner wore a light pink gauze dress, her brows and eyes delicate, her posture swaying like a tender willow in the spring breeze, gentle and moving; Lin Suwan wore a fiery red soft satin dress; her Fox Bloodline endowed her with a nimble charm. Between the flow of her eyes, she carried a natural allure, bright and vivid like the scorching sun; Aunt Xu wore a plain-colored brocade dress, her temperament gentle and composed. Time had not diminished her charm but had instead added a touch of warmth and elegance; her brows and eyes were filled with gentleness and dignity.

"Husband, has the repair of the spiritual pearl Restriction gone smoothly during these days of seclusion?"

Su Yunniang spoke first, her voice soft and melodious, like a clear spring dripping on stones, yet it hid a touch of gravity as she continued:

"Recently, unknown Cultivators have often wandered in the city, and some have even fought in the streets. Commander Zhu's investigation report suggests that outsiders seem to be secretly spying on the City Lord's Mansion. Their intentions are unclear, and we are currently investigating."

Situ Jun nodded, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table, his expression slightly heavy:

"The Restriction is still being repaired, but a few key spiritual materials are missing. The Origin of the spiritual pearl is being depleted day by day, and progress is slow."

Su Yunniang's willow brows furrowed slightly, gathering a hint of worry, and she comforted him softly:

"Husband, do not worry. Elder Mo Chenggui sent a message earlier saying that the whereabouts of some spiritual materials have been found. They will be sent to the Northern Frontier soon to solve the immediate problem. We are entrusting others to find the remaining missing spiritual materials."

Situ Jun nodded slightly, his tense jaw relaxing a little. He turned to look at the women and asked warmly about the recent progress of Li Danying, Shen Xingwan, the Embroiderer, and others in their Cultivation.

Learning that everyone was safe and the affairs in the city were orderly, the heaviness between his brows gradually smoothed out.

After chatting for a while, the women noticed the faint fatigue hidden in his eyes. Knowing that he had exhausted too much mental energy repairing the spiritual pearl, they were all worried.

Liu Xuaner stood up first, stepping forward delicately, her voice soft and sweet:

"Husband has consumed too much Divine Sense to repair the spiritual pearl and has not yet fully recovered. Please rest well today; your health is the priority."

Lin Suwan also echoed softly, her nimble brows and eyes filled with concern:

"Although our Cultivation is shallow, we are willing to exhaust our spiritual power to assist you in harmonizing your mind and recovering soon."

Aunt Xu was slightly older, her personality steady and gentle. Her gaze toward Situ Jun was filled with pity:

"Husband, our Spiritual Roots have different attributes, but our spiritual power is gentle, which happens to complement your Five Elements. If we circulate our spiritual power together and use the joint Cultivation method to help you harmonize your Qi and blood and nourish your Divine Soul, it will surely be of great benefit to your recovery."

Yun Niang nodded gently from the side, her voice gentle yet incredibly firm:

"Aunt Xu is right. Since we accompany you, we should cultivate and advance together to overcome difficulties. In the past, you were the one protecting our Cultivation, shielding us from the wind and rain. Today, let us help you recover your losses and consolidate your Cultivation."

Situ Jun looked at the women who loved him and accompanied him. His gaze gradually softened, and the lingering gloom and heaviness from his days in seclusion were all dissolved by this warm affection.

He knew that the repair of the spiritual pearl Restriction could not be rushed and required a balance of work and rest. Moreover, he had not cultivated with everyone for many days. He curled his lips slightly and nodded in agreement.

In a courtyard of the West Courtyard.

Inside the bedroom, a faint fragrance floated, and the furnishings were elegant.

Yun Niang smiled sweetly, her fair hands raised lightly, and clear, moist cyan spiritual light flowed from her fingertips. A layer of pale cyan barrier spread out instantly, gently yet firmly shrouding the entire bedroom, soundproofing and blocking vision, locking in spiritual energy and hiding auras, isolating all disturbances from the outside world, leaving only the quiet warmth of the room.

"I have set up the Restriction; Husband, please recover with peace of mind."

Around the bed, several people sat cross-legged facing each other. Spiritual power slowly overflowed from their palms, naturally intertwining and winding, forming a small joint Cultivation array that balanced Yin and Yang and complemented the Five Elements.

Yun Niang possessed a High Grade Water Spiritual Root. Her spiritual power was clear, moist, and agile, like spring water overflowing, seeping into Situ Jun's body in strands, gently nourishing his depleted Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power, circulating through the Meridians, and then slowly flowing back, delicate and long-lasting.

Liu Xuaner possessed a Medium Grade Wood Spiritual Root and also cultivated the Profound Yin Body. Her spiritual power was gentle and long-lasting, like the spring breeze brushing against branches. She sat quietly on the side as a Protector, her eyes moist, ready to take over at any time. Her posture was gentle, yet her determination was firm.

Lin Suwan possessed the Fox Bloodline, and her Medium Grade Peak Fire Spiritual Root was pure and scorching. After being nourished by the Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power in the past, it had reached the Realm of High Grade. Her spiritual power was fiery red but not irritable, carrying a touch of charming warmth.

Aunt Xu's Spiritual Root was a Medium Grade Earth-Wood dual attribute, combined with the Hundred Flowers Charming Body. Although her Cultivation time was short and her Cultivation was only at the Peak of Qi Refining, her spiritual power circulation was slightly slow, but she still concentrated her energy. With gentle brows and eyes, she dared not be the slightest bit negligent, her heart filled with the earnest desire to share his worries.

Situ Jun's Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power slowly expanded, golden and red light flowing out from his body, gently shrouding everyone together, wrapping endless gentleness within his dignity, like warm sunlight wrapping around their bodies.

Yun Niang was the first to lean forward, her fair hands resting lightly on his shoulders. The Water Qi, like spring water nourishing all things, was slowly injected, carefully nourishing his exhausted mind and depleted spiritual power, her voice soft enough to melt:

"Husband, let us begin."

Liu Xuaner, Lin Suwan, and Aunt Xu also concentrated and cast their spells one after another. Their spiritual powers, which had different attributes but fused and grew together, all poured into the golden-red light, intertwining and winding with the Dragon-Phoenix Origin, nourishing Situ Jun's Dantian and Qi Sea together.

In an instant, the four women's spiritual power and the Dragon-Phoenix Origin fused into one within his body. The fatigue of the past few days, the depletion of spiritual power, and the exhaustion of his mind all dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye. His vitality and spirit recovered rapidly, gradually returning to their Peak.

Situ Jun no longer suppressed his own spiritual power. Using his thick Dragon-Phoenix power as a guide, he gently accepted and refined everyone's spiritual power, then flowed it back gently with even more majestic and mellow spiritual power, feeding it back to everyone.

Yun Niang only felt her own Bottleneck loosen slightly, her Water Spiritual Root becoming purer and clearer, the softness in her eyes growing, rippling with water light.

Time passed slowly. When the spiritual power completed one cycle, she slowly withdrew her power, her complexion becoming even more lustrous.

Situ Jun gently brushed away the slightly damp hair on her cheek, his movements gentle and doting. He helped her sit to the side to consolidate her Foundation, then took Liu Xuaner's hand, passing all his pure Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power into her.

Liu Xuaner's body was surrounded by Spiritual Qi, her mind was incomparably comfortable, her Wood-type spiritual power circulated more smoothly and freely, and her beautiful face added even more radiance.

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Liu Xuaner stepped down, and Lin Suwan continued forward.

Situ Jun's spiritual power came out again. While strengthening his own spiritual power, he carefully nourished the Fire Spiritual Root in her body, absorbing the Profound Yin power to balance Yin and Yang, making her Medium Grade Peak Fire Spiritual Root even more refined, with signs of breaking through to High Grade. Her nimble brows and eyes were filled with surprise.

On the side, Aunt Xu's face was white with a tinge of red. Her Cultivation was low, her spiritual power was insufficient, and she was sweating profusely.

After Situ Jun comforted Lin Suwan, he hugged Aunt Xu, who was exhausted and lying on the side, and the Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power was continuously injected into her body.

Aunt Xu had been trapped at the Peak of Qi Refining for a long time, her Meridians were stagnant and difficult to advance, and even taking a Foundation Establishment Pill did not break through the Bottleneck.

At this moment, under the nourishment of the Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power, the medicinal power of the Foundation Establishment Pill remaining in her Meridians was like boiling water, her spiritual power suddenly doubled, her Meridians were suddenly cleared, her aura climbed sharply, and she actually broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage in one go.

Situ Jun noticed the change, immediately slowed down the spiritual power output, and gently consolidated her Foundation and combed her Meridians for her.

For this woman in the mansion who had low Cultivation and was submissive, Situ Jun was always gentle and always took care of her feelings.

Seeing her Cultivation break through at this moment, he was even more careful, his voice gentle as he said:

"You have just broken through, and your Foundation is still weak. Follow my spiritual power to circulate the Mind-Cultivation Technique, and I will consolidate your Realm for you."

"Mm."

Aunt Xu's cheeks were slightly hot, and she responded softly, concentrating and following his instructions.

The vast and gentle spiritual power slowly wandered in her body, washing her marrow and cutting her Meridians, combing her Meridians, and solidifying her Foundation, like spring rain moistening the fields, making her whole body feel comfortable.

The spiritual light in the room was dense, five colors flowed and intertwined, quiet and peaceful. Only the soft sound of spiritual power and steady, long breathing remained. The distance between hearts became closer and closer in this joint Cultivation. Feelings were tangled, and spiritual auras merged.

This joint Cultivation lasted from noon until dusk, and then until nightfall. The spiritual power in the room remained stable and orderly, without any chaos. Tenderness and spiritual power intertwined, and the whole room was warm.

When Aunt Xu's First Layer of Foundation Establishment Realm was completely consolidated, Situ Jun slowly withdrew his power, the golden-red light around him retracted into his body, and his aura became even deeper.