Although the night was filled with intense pleasure, for Titled Douluo's life level to conceive offspring, it was far more complex than simply increasing the frequency and duration of the encounter.
Upon waking in the morning, A Rou sensed herself and a fleeting hint of disappointment crossed her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by tenderness. Being able to stay by Yu Qing's side meant that it was only a matter of time before she became pregnant; there was no need to rush.
Yu Qing naturally understood this as well. He gently kissed A Rou's forehead without saying a word, everything was understood without being spoken.
After getting up, he did not perform the usual long spirit power compression and purification. He only circulated the spirit power for one week, initially sorting out the powerful spirit power obtained from the Yin-Yang Harmonization the previous night, and then began his daily routine—preparing Medicinal Cuisine for the whole family.
As for the Yin-Yang Power that had accumulated in his body overnight, he had other important plans.
In the kitchen (a makeshift open-air stove), Yu Qing skillfully processed various medicinal herbs and ingredients, and a rich aroma quickly filled the air. He had prepared not only Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi's prenatal medicine, but also Ling Xin. Ling Mou even made an extra serving of her nourishing soup.
Carrying this extra Medicinal Cuisine, Yu Qing strolled over to Dugu Bo's poisonous plant garden. Old Poison was squatting on the ground, carefully fertilizing his "babies"—a dark green liquid that emitted a pungent, foul odor.
"Hey, Old Poison, busy?" Yu Qing greeted Dao.
Dugu Bo didn't even look up, and snorted irritably, "Nonsense, otherwise would I be as idle as you? "
Yu Qing didn't mind and handed over the food box in her hand: "Here, this is for you."
Dugu Bo finally looked up, saw the food box, paused for a moment, and suspiciously took it and opened it. Inside was steaming hot, fragrant medicinal cuisine —clearly made with the best ingredients. He muttered, "Did the sun rise in the west? So many days have passed, and only now do you remember to send me a portion too? What a friend-for-lucky fellow..."
Yu Qing smiled and said, "I was busy before, but now that I've settled down, I naturally can't forget about you, old man."
Dugu Bo feigned disgust, but his actions were swift. He picked up a spoon, took a bite, and his eyes lit up slightly. The taste and effect were unexpectedly good. He ate while chatting with Yu Qing for a few moments.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Yu Qing's expression turned serious, and he said, " Old Man Dugu, there's something I need to ask of you."
"I knew you weren't going to be so kind as to give me food for free," Dugu Bo glanced at him. "So, what is it?"
"I'm going into seclusion for a while," Yu Qing said earnestly. "During that time, I hope you can look after my…family."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo nearly choked on his Medicinal Cuisine, glaring at Dao: "Your wives? One Titled Douluo, two Spirit Emperors, do you really need an old man like me to take care of them? Are you kidding me?"
Yu Qing's words carried a rare hint of earnestness: " Xin'er and Ruyi are pregnant and need to rest; they shouldn't use their spirit power. A Rou... may also need to go into seclusion to digest what she's gained this time. " Ling Mou's two girls are weak, and near this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I'm afraid they might get hurt if they accidentally encounter any poisonous plants or energy surges. I can't concentrate on my cultivation while I'm in seclusion, so I have no choice but to ask you for help."
After hearing Yu Qing's explanation, Dugu Bo's mocking expression softened somewhat. He remained silent for a moment, then waved his hand, his tone still unpleasant, but he agreed: "Alright, alright, I understand. You can go into seclusion with peace of mind. As long as your... family members don't do anything reckless and jump into the poisonous pool, I guarantee they won't lose a single hair before you emerge from seclusion."
Yu Qing breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Old Poison."
Dugu Bo savored the last sip of his Medicinal Cuisine, smacked his lips, and then a strange smile appeared on his face. He added, "But speaking of which, you're quite the ladies' man. Those twin girls, though not yet, I think you'll eventually seduce them into becoming your wives..."
Yu Qing rolled her eyes at him, saying, "You're so disrespectful to your elders! What nonsense are you spouting!"
After bidding farewell to Dugu Bo, Yu Qing returned to his residence and told the three women that he was about to go into seclusion.
As expected, upon receiving the message, Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi immediately showed their reluctance and worry, and A Rou gently held his hand. Ling Xin Ling Mou stared at him expectantly, as if afraid he would never return.
"Husband, do we really have to go there?" Duan Xin asked worriedly.
"Don't worry," Yu Qing comforted them softly, hugging each of them. "It's in the valley, very safe. This seclusion is very important to me. If I succeed, my strength will increase significantly, allowing me to better protect you and our future babies."
He pleaded and made promises until he finally managed to appease the three women (mainly his two pregnant wives). As for Ling Xin... Ling Mou and Yu Qing also told them to be good, study hard, and wait for him to check their homework after he came out of the pass.
After arranging everything, Yu Qing was finally able to head towards her destination for this retreat without any distractions— the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well spring!
The closer one gets to the spring, the more powerful and violent the terrifying energy, a mixture of extreme cold and extreme heat, becomes. Yu Qing stands by the spring, feeling the power that could instantly affect Spirit Saint, yet her eyes remain unwavering.
" The Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores...will be successfully completed right here!"
He took a deep breath, and without further hesitation, leaped directly into the center of the extremely dangerous spring where ice and fire mingled!
"Thump!"
The figure was instantly swallowed up by the red and blue spring water.
Upon entering the spring, the extreme environment immediately brought immense pressure! The left side of my body felt like it had been thrown into a lava hell, with every inch of skin and every cell being burned; the right side of my body felt like it had fallen into an ancient ice cave, the biting cold seemingly freezing even my soul!
Yu Qing went deeper into the area, which was several dozen meters below, and began to feel slightly uncomfortable. He immediately activated the Cultivation Technique, trying his best to guide the Yin-Yang Power accumulated in his body and attract the extreme cold and heat of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Next comes the most crucial and dangerous step—using oneself as a furnace, and the extreme cold and heat of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as fuel, guiding the Yin-Yang Power within the body to open a second soul core in Dantian, condensing Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores!
He carefully guided the Yin energy within his body, following the methods deduced by the System and his own understanding, converging and compressing it towards Dantian. At the same time, the Yang energy slowly enveloped the original soul core, beginning to fundamentally transform and strengthen it.
This process was extremely complex and arduous. He had to maintain a high level of concentration at all times, precisely controlling the two types of energy. He needed to utilize the energy of the external spring water for stimulation and assistance, while preventing it from spiraling out of control and backfiring on him. His mental force was being depleted at an unprecedented rate, his face sometimes turning blood red, sometimes as pale as ice.
One day, two days, three days…
For seven days and seven nights, Yu Qing remained immersed in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, like a meditating monk, oblivious to everything around him. His body became a battlefield, where internal and external energies constantly collided, merged, and compressed…
During this time, his breathing fluctuated violently several times, and he almost lost control once. Dugu Bo, who was secretly guarding outside, was so frightened that he almost couldn't help but intervene. But in the end, Yu Qing survived by virtue of his strong willpower and profound foundation.
Finally, on the morning of the eighth day, the energy fluctuations at the center of the spring reached a peak, and then suddenly returned to calm.
Yu Qing Within Dantian, the scene has changed drastically!
The purplish-gold Star Core, formed from the Spirit Bone of the Star Horned Whale, still floated quietly in the center of Dantian, radiating vast Star Power. However, its surroundings were no longer empty; instead, two Soul Cores, one white and one black, slowly revolved around it like planets!
The white soul core radiates a scorching aura of extreme yang and strength, while the black soul core flows with an icy aura of extreme yin and gentleness. The two attributes are completely opposite, yet they perfectly complement each other, forming a stable and balanced System, together revolving around the central Star Core in a regular circular motion.
Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores - Done!
Yu Qing slowly opened his eyes, a flash of red and blue light seemingly appearing deep within them. He carefully examined the peculiar scene within the Dantian, and couldn't help but frown slightly: " The Star Core is in the center, with the Yin and Yang Soul Cores surrounding it... How come this pattern is different from the one Soul Core on the upper and lower Dantians in God of Emotion? Have I succeeded? Is there a problem with the placement?"
He carefully felt it for a moment, and soon his brows relaxed.
Although the method is unique, the effect is truly astonishing! The two soul cores form a self-contained system, constantly operating on their own, absorbing the external spiritual energy, and their recovery speed is at least ten times faster than before! More importantly, when they orbit the Star Core, they naturally compress and purify the absorbed spirit power to the extreme, with an efficiency far exceeding his previously self-created Soul Power Compression Method, and it has become completely passive, requiring no further deliberate operation!
"It's a success! It's really a success!" Overwhelmed with joy, Yu Qing couldn't help but swing her fist in the spring water, splashing a spray of water.
Feeling the new spirit power surging within him, pure and incredibly fast-recovering, he knew that his strength had reached a whole new level!
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