: The Dragon's Roar Body

Those who are consumed by lust are like those who carry a torch against the wind; they will inevitably burn their hands.

Regarding romantic love between men and women.

Lu Jianghe harbored neither evil intentions nor any pity.

Within the massive, flesh-and-blood millstone of the Great Wall of Sword Qi, Lu Jianghe had witnessed far too many sword cultivators whose Dao hearts were shattered by the loss of their Daoist partners, to the point of becoming as withered as wood.

Those heroes of the past often become even more reckless and willing to die after the death of their partners, throwing themselves completely into the inevitable and tragic torrent of events in order to seek liberation.

Either he would become despondent, his sword heart would be clouded, and his cultivation would stagnate.

Witnessing one's closest and dearest loved ones being killed before one's eyes is a devastating blow that shakes the very foundation of any sword cultivator.

That kind of pain.

Lu Jianghe had seen too much, and even though he hadn't experienced it himself, he could already empathize with it.

Therefore, in his eyes, true "beauty" has always been the path to "longevity and lasting vision" and carefree existence.

All I seek is eternal attainment of the highest level of spiritual cultivation.

However, life and death are still unavoidable.

The two men felt a little uneasy at the soft laugh.

Seeing their slightly tense expressions, Lu Jianghe casually made a gesture, and a jade talisman appeared in mid-air.

"This talisman is called 'Heart Rhinoceros,' and it's a little gadget that I crafted."

The jade talisman floated lightly to the two of them, hovering between Xin Ruyin and Qi Yunxiao.

"You can stay here in peace. There's no need to be alarmed by the Fu family's affairs and waste your energy. Just keep a low profile in your daily lives."

Xin Ruyin's eyes flickered slightly as she carefully accepted the gift.

As my fingertips touched it, a cool sensation spread along my arm, as if it could soothe my restless mind.

"Thank you so much, senior!"

Qi Yunxiao was even more excited and quickly bowed in respect.

Lu Jianghe nodded slightly. "If there is a life-or-death crisis that cannot be avoided, crush this talisman and I will sense it. Of course, do not use it lightly unless absolutely necessary."

To be able to achieve this level, one is clearly a true Core Formation cultivator, without a doubt, at least at the mid-stage of Core Formation or above.

With this thought in mind, the two secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Qi Yunxiao suddenly remembered something and hurriedly asked respectfully, "May I ask your esteemed name, senior?"

Lu Jianghe slowly said, "My surname is Lu."

The two bowed respectfully together, saying, "Greetings, Senior Lu."

Then, with hopeful eyes, Qi Yunxiao cautiously asked, "Senior Lu, since you are a great cultivator, do you... do you have a way to cure Ruyin's 'Dragon Roar Physique' completely? Besides using pills made from thousand-year-old spiritual herbs to temporarily alleviate the symptoms, are there any other solutions?"

Xin Ruyin gently took his hand, shook her head, and said in a relieved voice, "Brother Qi, my Dragon Roar Physique is an incurable disease, so there's no need to trouble Senior Lu with this matter any further."

Qi Yunxiao's face stiffened, and he subconsciously reached out and grabbed her fingertips.

Xin Ruyin suddenly realized this and quickly withdrew her hand, feeling her cheeks slightly hot and tinged with a faint blush.

"Dragon's Roar Body..."

Lu Jianghe's voice was thoughtful.

"For men, this physique is an excellent foundation for cultivating superior techniques, possessing a masculine and domineering nature, allowing for rapid progress. However, for women... women are Yin in nature, yet they are born with a wisp of supreme Yang dragon energy within their bodies. The clash between Yin and Yang is like water and fire battering each other. This energy will continuously erode a woman's original Yin essence, damaging her foundation and shortening her lifespan. Ordinary longevity herbs are merely a drop in the ocean, only slowing down the rate of decline, unable to eradicate the root of this innate conflict. The ancient texts' description of it as an 'incurable disease' is not an exaggeration."

Yin Ruyin nodded gently and smiled, "Indeed, as you say, senior, I have long since come to terms with this."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Yunxiao reached out and grasped her slightly cool hand, his eyes burning with determination. "Ruyin, don't worry, I will definitely find another way to completely cure you!"

This time, Xin Ruyin's fingertips trembled slightly, but she did not pull away. She raised her eyes, and a faint but genuine smile slowly spread across her lips.

Lu Jianghe slowly said, "You don't need to search for a method; I can tell you now. First, use great supernatural powers to reshape the meridians, remove the body's limitations, and allow the cultivator to return to normal. Second, seize another body and be reborn, abandoning this broken body, which can also be considered a way to break free from the shackles."

These two methods can be considered solutions that directly address the root cause. As for the other one... the conditions are much more stringent, it involves far more complex issues, and it's beyond the scope of this discussion, so there's no point in elaborating on it.

He changed the subject, his tone slightly playful: "Young Qi, with your current abilities, how confident are you that you can do it?"

Qi Yunxiao was speechless when asked the question.

Reshaping the meridians?

Possession?

What extraordinary abilities, capable of reaching the heavens and the earth, are needed to reshape the meridians?

It would take at least a Nascent Soul stage ancestor, or even a higher level existence, to accomplish this, and it is extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could result in the complete destruction of one's meridians and the dissipation of one's soul.

As for possession...

As long as a suitable body is found.

It sounds like the simplest thing, but in the end it's still just killing people, and there's also the risk of backlash.

While Qi Yunxiao was still in a daze, Xin Ruyin quickly tugged at his hand and shook her head to signal him not to ask any more questions.

However, Qi Yunxiao was still unwilling to give up and asked directly, "Senior Lu, as a great cultivator, since you know the solution to this 'Dragon's Roar Body,' I wonder... do you have a way to completely cure Ruyin?"

Lu Jianghe raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile that he had expected.

That's exactly what I was waiting for.

"Methods? Of course we have them."

His voice was calm, yet carried an invisible pressure.

"But why should I expend such enormous energy and resources to perform such a life-altering act for a complete Qi Refining cultivator I don't even know?"

Lu Jianghe leaned forward slightly, his gaze icy as he retorted, "Tell me, what can you offer that would make me go to such lengths?"

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Qi Yunxiao, instantly freezing his enthusiasm and turning his face deathly pale.

Xin Ruyin nodded understandingly, her eyes showing disappointment but also more understanding.

She understood the reality and weight in Lu Jianghe's words.

Qi Yunxiao opened his mouth, wanting to try and get something more, but this time he finally learned his lesson. Looking at Lu Jianghe's unquestionable gaze, he ultimately didn't dare to utter a sound.

Lu Jianghe took in both of their reactions. Seeing that Qi Yunxiao wasn't naively trying to bargain, he said nothing more.

"Since that's the case, what we said before remains unchanged. We can start working on the formation when it's convenient for the two of you. There's no need to rush. When you go out, be sure to conceal your identity and appearance. Learn the art of disguise if you can. Even if it's just a little concealment, it's better than showing your true face."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Jianghe's figure rippled slightly in front of the two of them like water, and then disappeared silently from the spot, as if he had never appeared at all.

Only the "Heart-Rhinoceros" jade talisman remained, lying quietly in Xin Ruyin's hand, emitting a warm, soft light.