sbdcsierra Chapter 192 The Aura of Darkness
Chapter 192 The Aura of Darkness
Chapter 192 The Aura of Dark Yin
"Is there some intricacies to this?"
Luo Sifan, being naive, asked in confusion.
As the name suggests, he always regarded Danlu as a mutual assistance relationship with a verbal agreement and did not think too much about it.
After all, Lin Qianxiu and he knew each other inside and out. They even knew exactly what the other was most sensitive to and what he couldn't stand being teased. Could there be anything more difficult than working together?
"The Danlu system, which has been practiced in the Eastern Lands for thousands of years, cannot be so simple."
Lin Qianxiu's current attitude was unhurried and patient as she explained.
Luo Sifan's expression also turned serious, and he waited for what was to come.
The atmosphere between the two gradually began to change without them realizing it.
Lin Qianxiu smiled faintly and continued:
"The way of alchemy partners can be roughly divided into two types. One type is based on equality between the two parties, mutual respect and harmony, which emphasizes mutual exchange and complementing each other's strengths. The other type is based on the master-servant relationship, which emphasizes the master-servant relationship, like a ruler controlling his subjects. Both have their merits."
Lin Qianxiu paused, seemingly waiting for Luo Sifan's response, as if she hadn't finished speaking.
Luo Sifan couldn't discern her likes or dislikes from her indifferent face, so he simply replied casually:
"I think the path of alchemy partners, which is based on equality between both parties, is more suitable."
Lin Qianxiu nodded happily:
“In terms of cultivation level, I am far superior to you. However, you have many methods, and their wonders are beyond my comprehension. If we were to place you as a pill-refining partner according to the master-servant principle, I would not have the confidence to command you.”
Luo Sifan felt somewhat relieved after hearing her say that. He was worried that Lin Qianxiu would forcefully compete for the master-servant position of Danlu.
"What about the concept of equal Danlu (allies)?"
Luo Sifan's curiosity was piqued, and he pressed for details. Lin Qianxiu's expression was subtle, clearly indicating that this matter was not simple.
"Normally, there's no need to delve into the relationship between these lovers; mutual trust and understanding are enough."
As Lin Qianxiu spoke, her expression gradually turned serious:
"The elites of the four races are not easy for ordinary alchemists to pass. The difficulties and dangers of the trial grounds need not be mentioned. Just the fact that the people of the four races are killing each other, if you and I hesitate even slightly in our cooperation, we may be defeated in an instant and our lives will be in danger."
Luo Sifan remained silent. Even though he had heard some rumors about the infighting among the four clans from Jiang Wanfeng, he still felt that Lin Qianxiu's words were somewhat exaggerated.
They are all royal families related by marriage; would they condone the younger generation of each side killing each other?
If the situation is as Lin Qianxiu said, the pressure from the royal family is even more tragic than the cockfighting and dog gambling of ordinary people.
Lin Qianxiu knew he didn't believe her, and the corner of her mouth curled slightly:
"Lin Xiaozhi, you're used to a life of leisure and don't know the difficulties these powerful families face. If the higher-ups want stability, their descendants and youth will suffer! If no virtuous and capable people emerge within a hundred years, even the mighty royal family will inevitably decline in prestige and fall far behind others."
Lin Qianxiu's eyes turned cold and she continued in a deep voice:
"Nearly ten thousand clansmen, with numerous descendants, are divided into more than ten branches, fighting to the death. Isn't it all for the purpose of weeding out the inferior and selecting the superior, so that the chosen ones can stand out and advance to the Divine Transformation stage and merge into the Body within a hundred years, thus strengthening the backbone of my Lin family?"
Having lived two leisurely lives, Luo Sifan had accumulated a wealth of experience. Now, embroiled in the power struggles within aristocratic families, he was displeased, but after Lin Qianxiu's few clear words, he had to acknowledge his own status.
"Man is the butcher, I am the fish on the chopping block. Even someone as noble as Lin Qianxiu is not free to act when faced with the needs of his family's interests. How much more so for him, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, who is Lin Qianxiu's personally chosen alchemy partner?"
"I understand. This is indeed not an easy matter."
Luo Sifan reluctantly admitted it, her tone no longer relaxed.
Seeing that he was sensible, Lin Qianxiu stopped her preamble, turned and stepped out of the hall, rising into the air:
“Come with me, I’ll teach you a method.”
Luo Sifan muttered to himself, obediently following behind Lin Qianxiu, and left the valley in the moonlight, walking silently around the secluded and gloomy mountains of Linshan.
As the two descended the mountain, guards appeared frequently along the way, but no one came out to stop them.
Under the silvery moonlight, Lin Qianxiu, carrying Luo Sifan, plunged straight into the entrance of a dark and deep sinkhole without pausing for a moment.
Luo Sifan let out a soft exclamation, sensing the unique aura of the sinkhole.
Although the light was dim, his Foundation Establishment body was still able to see, and what he saw was nothing unusual.
But the temperature here suddenly dropped, and the icy cold grew stronger and stronger, penetrating to the bone. After feeling a great sense of strangeness, Luo Sifan also felt a vague sense of familiarity.
His memories of his past life were chaotic and fragmented, and some of them were clearly stirred up.
"This is the aura of darkness, directly attacking the soul; it cannot be resisted!"
Lin Qianxiu slowed her fall slightly, glanced at Luo Sifan, and said calmly.
Luo Sifan nodded thoughtfully, his memories lingering in his mind as he continued to fall with Lin Qianxiu.
"Activate your cultivation technique! Stabilize your spirit and lower your body as much as possible! Stop when you can't hold on any longer!"
Lin Qianxiu was completely focused on giving instructions to Luo Sifan.
As the two descended, their descent slowed, and the thick, white mist of the dark energy gradually materialized and appeared around them.
Lin Qianxiu closed her beautiful eyes slightly, unknowingly exerting all her strength, leaving only a sliver of clarity to watch Luo Sifan's actions.
This cave and sinkhole may seem normal, but to the Lin family it is a highly dangerous place, so she dared not be careless.
Luo Sifan remained calm and composed, which reassured Lin Qianxiu somewhat. Although he seemed to come from an ordinary background, his actions always gave her a sense of unfathomable depth.
When the dark energy seeped into Lin Qianxiu's body, causing her to feel sluggish and cold, she paused, her feet stopping there.
Luo Sifan's eyes burned with curiosity as he peered down into the deep, frost-covered sinkhole, as if he had an urge to continue exploring further.
Lin Qianxiu stopped in her tracks, staring at him with her eyes wide open, the meaning in them crystal clear.
Luo Sifan could only suppress his thoughts, get closer to Lin Qianxiu, and stand above the void of the sinkhole.
Lin Qianxiu clearly saw his clear-headedness in ignoring the Yin energy. She was surprised and somewhat unconvinced, but she had no time to think about it as she was doing her best to resist the Yin energy.
She extended her cold hands and clasped them together with Luo Sifan's hesitantly outstretched hands.
The hands and feet are the points where energy channels converge. Lin Qianxiu's actions were somewhat similar to Luo Sifan's foot massage for Jiang Changsu that day.
Unlike Jiang Changsu's imbalance of Yin and Yang, Luo Sifan didn't even need guidance on dual cultivation techniques. As soon as Lin Qianxiu made contact with his hand, the extremely abundant spiritual energy in his body rushed in and surged into Luo Sifan's meridians.
It was very similar to the dual cultivation method that Luo Sifan was good at, except that there was the Yin energy forcing it outwards, so Luo Sifan didn't need to take action.
As the two connected their energy channels and their spiritual energy circulated, Lin Qianxiu's secret techniques were gradually revealed to Luo Sifan.
The efficiency was so high that Luo Sifan didn't need to start practicing from scratch, nor did he need to offer any guidance or explanation.
Luo Sifan suddenly realized that this was the method Lin Qianxiu wanted to teach him.
After Jiang Changsu was subjected to dual cultivation by him, some strange phenomena occurred. Her thoughts, emotions, and mood swings were perceived by Luo Sifan from afar, and the harmony between them was indeed somewhat miraculous.
When two people with such compatible minds help each other fight against an enemy, the effect is naturally multiplied.
However, after Luo Sifan realized the truth, he activated the Taiyi Qingxuan Qi and poured it into Lin Qianxiu's Qi channels, but the effect was extremely poor.
Lin Qianxiu had no way of comprehending the wonders of Luo Sifan's cultivation. The Taiyi Qingxuan spiritual energy was like a pool of clear water, tasteless, formless, and colorless.
As she pondered the situation, confusion gradually crept onto Lin Qianxiu's usually calm face. In the end, she even began to doubt whether Luo Sifan had actually come in or not.