589: Chapter 589 Cleansing the Marrow and Strengthening the Meridians

The door slowly closed, cutting off all outside noise; the only sound remaining in the room was the quiet flow of Spiritual Qi, so silent that they could hear each other's heartbeats.

Then, at Situ Jun's gentle gesture, they slowly stepped into the side room.

The carved door slowly closed, isolating all external sounds, leaving only the quiet flow of Spiritual Qi within the room, so still that their heartbeats were audible.

The two stood in the center of the Spirit Gathering Array, lowering their eyes, not daring to look directly at Situ Jun in front of them; their earlobes were burning, and their hearts were thumping like racing deer.

Having served Liu Xuaner since childhood, although they saw this handsome and elegant Manor Lord every day, they had never been alone with him at such close proximity—not to mention performing this intimate Cleansing of the Marrow and Cutting of the Meridians. Shyness and nervousness intertwined, causing even their breathing to falter.

Seeing their uneasy appearance, a hint of gentleness flickered in Situ Jun's dark eyes. His tone was calm and steady as he deliberately slowed his speech to soothe their nerves:

"No need to be nervous. Relax your mind and cast aside all distracting thoughts. In a moment, I will guide my own pure spiritual energy, combined with a Dual Cultivation Technique, to cleanse your marrow, cut your Meridians, and open your acupoints. There might be a slight tingling or burning sensation during the process; do not resist the spiritual energy. Just follow the flow and calm your breathing."

Hearing this, Cui Zhu gathered her courage and stole a quick glance at him. With just one look, she quickly lowered her head again, her cheeks turning even redder, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz yet carrying a hint of tender determination:

"Everything is as the Manor Lord commands. This Servant Girl... this Servant Girl is not afraid and will definitely cooperate well."

Chun Hua, standing beside her, also nodded hurriedly. Although a trace of fear was hidden in her eyes, there was even more of an extreme longing to step onto the immortal path. It was the hope of rewriting her destiny, making her willing to let go of all her trepidation.

The quiet room grew even more silent, with only the faint crackle of burning incense and the three people's steady breathing intertwining and echoing in their ears.

Situ Jun slowly sat cross-legged on the Jade Prayer Mat at the center of the Formation. He raised his hands to form complex cultivation seals, and a faint golden Spiritual Qi instantly surrounded him. It was as warm as the autumn sun and as gentle as spring water, slowly spreading out and softly enveloping Cui Zhu and Chun Hua in a cozy warmth.

"Sit cross-legged, stretch out your hands, palms facing each other, and let your heart pulses rely on one another. I will guide the Spiritual Qi into your bodies."

Situ Jun's voice was deep and gentle, carrying a reassuring power that smoothed away their last bit of anxiety.

Cui Zhu and Chun Hua did as they were told, sitting cross-legged opposite Situ Jun. They slowly reached out their hands, their fingertips trembling slightly as they cautiously touched his warm palms.

At that moment, the warm sensation spread rapidly from their fingertips to their entire bodies, bringing a slight tingle. Both of them trembled slightly, their cheeks turning as red as the sunset, yet they still steadied their minds as instructed and gripped his hands tightly.

With their palms pressed together, their spiritual power instantly connected, and the Dragon-Phoenix Grand Derivation True Scripture Cultivation Technique officially began to operate.

Situ Jun focused his mind and slowly channeled his pure, gentle spiritual power, devoid of any hostility, into their bodies.

The spiritual power traveled slowly along their slender Meridians, cautiously washing through the channels that had been blocked for years and filled with turbid Qi, gradually removing mundane filth and expanding their Foundation in the Meridians.

Their originally mundane bodies and blocked Meridians, devoid of any spiritual charm, were gradually widened and tempered under the dual nourishment of the pure spiritual power and the Cultivation Technique. A faint spiritual charm began to emerge, slowly transforming toward the Physique of a Cultivator.

Cui Zhu bit her lip tightly, feeling the sensation of the warm current flowing through her body.

Her originally sore and stiff Meridians gradually became clear and warm. All the pores of her body opened up, greedily devouring the dense Spiritual Qi around her, and an unprecedented sense of lightness and transparency swept through her.

She could hardly resist letting out a soft sigh, but she suppressed it with what little reason she had left.

She quietly looked up at Situ Jun, who sat before her with his eyes closed in concentration, his features gentle.

His expression was focused and solemn, his brow slightly furrowed as he channeled the technique with all his might. Fine beads of sweat broke out on his forehead, but he did not slacken in the slightest, controlling the flow of spiritual power throughout the process for fear of harming them even a little.

Seeing his serious expression, a ripple of warmth rose in Cui Zhu's heart, along with an indescribable, ambiguous emotion that quietly spread, gentle and lingering.

Chun Hua was the same, her cheeks flushed like the dawn and her breathing slightly hurried, yet she worked hard to follow Situ Jun's guidance, calming her mind to regulate her breathing.

Situ Jun's spiritual power was gentle yet powerful, helping her reshape her Meridians and nourish her Physical Body bit by bit. Every circulation of spiritual power made her whole body tingle and tremble slightly, accompanied by a faint burning sensation.

Feeling the crisp and pleasant Spiritual Qi aura from Situ Jun at such a close distance, the two women's heartbeats quickened slightly. Their lowered eyes were full of shyness and dependence.

Situ Jun operated the Cultivation Technique with his full attention, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

He could clearly feel the warm touch from his palms and the spiritual power and Qi and blood gradually emerging and forming within them. He controlled the spiritual power perfectly—neither too aggressive to damage their Foundation nor too conservative to delay their cultivation—advancing steadily throughout to help them transform smoothly.

No one knew how much time had passed—perhaps one hour, perhaps two—before the brilliant light of the Formation patterns on the ground gradually faded, returning to tranquility.

Situ Jun slowly withdrew his power, released their hands, and let out a long breath of turbid Qi. The beads of sweat on his forehead slid slowly down his cheeks, but he didn't bother to wipe them, looking at the two in front of him immediately to check their condition.

At this time, Cui Zhu and Chun Hua were shrouded in a faint, lively shimmer. The mundane filth within them was slowly being expelled through their pores, and sticky Impurities covered the surface of their skin, carrying a faint aura of worldly grime.

But even so, it could not hide the changes in them. Their originally ordinary features had now shed their mundanity, gaining a bit of spiritual elegance and Immortal Qi. Their bone structure and Aptitude had completely transformed, and they had firmly entered the Body Refining Realm, truly taking the first step on the path of cultivation.

The two slowly opened their eyes, which sparkled with a clear and lively light. They felt the surging sense of power within them—a lightness and transparency they had never felt before, as if they had shed an invisible shackle they had carried for years. Their hearts were filled with wild joy and disbelief.

Then, remembering the scene of their intimate Dual Cultivation with Situ Jun just now, their cheeks instantly flushed again. They lowered their eyes, not daring to look at him, and only bowed deeply toward him, their voices soft yet full of respect:

"Thank you, Manor Lord, for helping us step onto the immortal path and rewrite our destinies!"

Situ Jun raised his hand, gesturing for them to rise with a gentle smile in his eyes and a calm, composed tone:

"No need for such formality. This was just a Dharma Vessel Marrow Cleansing, barely stepping into the Body Refining Realm. The path of cultivation is long; this is only the beginning. Later, I will activate your hidden Spiritual Root Aptitude for you, and only then will you have truly embarked on the path of cultivation."

Just as he finished speaking, the door to the side room was pushed open softly.

Liu Xuaner walked quickly into the room.

As soon as she approached, she could clearly feel the unique Body Cultivator aura on them. A joyful smile instantly spread across her face as she stepped forward, taking their hands in hers and saying softly with a laugh:

"That's wonderful! You've finally successfully stepped over the threshold of being a Cultivator. From now on, you are Cultivators!"