Joining the Joyful Union Sect, My Life in the Grip of My Senior Sister

Chapter 466: Enduring Hardship to Rise Above Others

Half an hour later, in the secret chamber of the mountain villa, everything was prepared.

When You Yao learned that Jun Wuxie was about to enter the Exquisite White Jade Cauldron to absorb the Spirit Refining Ginseng, she frowned slightly.

“Your Highness, I think we should inspect the Exquisite White Jade Cauldron again. There might be something hidden inside.”

Shangguan Qiong’s expression changed slightly. “Your Highness, please reconsider. Although this little demon’s abilities are limited, she can vanish into the water and escape easily.”

Jun Wuxie hesitated, worried that Yue Shuying might escape if they weren’t careful.

You Yao gave Shangguan Qiong a cold look and said indifferently, “If this demon escapes, I, You Yao, will risk my life as compensation.”

“I will detain the demon, and Elder Ming will inspect the cauldron. It won’t take long. Your Highness, it’s better to be cautious.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Jun Wuxie nodded. “Fine, make it quick.”

Shangguan Qiong hadn’t expected You Yao to intervene, but she had no valid reason to stop her.

You Yao stepped forward and used her spiritual power to envelop Yue Shuying and the spiritual liquid, lifting them into the air.

Elder Ming took the opportunity to carefully inspect the Exquisite White Jade Cauldron with his Divine Sense, and then flew inside.

Shangguan Qiong broke out in a cold sweat. While the vital energy could be hidden, the soul aura was much harder to hide!

If she hadn’t known that Lin Fengmian possessed a secret technique to feign death and hide his soul’s aura, she might have fled.

However, using this technique meant that Lin Fengmian could be either conscious or in a deep sleep inside the Cauldron-there was no way to be sure.

Inside the White Jade Cauldron, Lin Fengmian hid his soul within the Twin Fish Pendant in his dantian, tightly sealing his life force and soul aura.

Although faint soul fluctuations remained, the shielding effect of the White Jade Cauldron prevented Elder Ming from noticing.

If it had been a close inspection like Song Yuanqing’s last time, Lin Fengmian might not have been able to hide.

After inspecting the cauldron and finding nothing, Elder Ming flew out and nodded to Jun Wuxie.

“This cauldron traps blood energy and medicinal power, while filtering out impurities from the surrounding spiritual energy. It’s indeed a rare treasure for body tempering.”

Jun Wuxie smiled apologetically at Shangguan Qiong. “They’re just being cautious. Please don’t take offense, Fairy.”

“You Yao, return Fairy Yue to the cauldron.”

Shangguan Qiong took a deep breath and forced a smile. “Your Highness’s safety comes first. They’re just doing their duty.”

You Yao returned Yue Shuying and the spiritual liquid to the cauldron, but coldly said, “Do not cover the cauldron.”

Yue Shuying frowned. “If the cauldron is not covered, the medicinal power will dissipate and the refining effects will be weakened.”

You Yao remained firm. “Don’t worry. I’ll use my spiritual energy to trap the medicinal energy. It won’t be a problem.”

Seeing her resolve, Yue Shuying didn’t argue and silently refined the spiritual herbs, including Spirit Refining Ginseng, into the liquid.

The liquid turned golden and emitted a powerful medicinal energy. The scent alone made one’s pores open.

“It’s ready. You may enter now.”

Yue Shuying transformed into a stream of water and merged with the spiritual liquid, leaving no trace.

“Then I’ll ask the three of you to guard me.”

Jun Wuxie smiled at Shangguan Qiong. “Especially you, Fairy Shangguan. You bear a heavy responsibility.”

Shangguan Qiong smiled sweetly. “Your Highness’ will is firm. I don’t think there will be any major problems. My assistance will just be the icing on the cake.”

Jun Wuxie was pleased. As he removed his outer robe, he instructed, “If I can’t endure it later, you must hold me down.”

“Understood!”

Elder Ming and You Yao nodded solemnly.

Jun Wuxie removed his outer robe, revealing his lean yet slightly muscular frame, and flew into the White Jade Cauldron.

He sat cross-legged inside the Cauldron, completely immersed in the golden spiritual liquid.

“Then I’ll begin!” Yue Shuying’s voice echoed from the liquid.

Jun Wuxie nodded. Moments later, he felt a terrifying suction force coming from all directions.

The blood in his body began to seep out uncontrollably, instantly dyeing the spiritual liquid in the cauldron red.

At first, Jun Wuxie could endure it, but as the blood seeped out faster and faster, he began to struggle.

At that moment, Shangguan Qiong gave Jun Wuxie an enchanting smile.

“Your Highness, look at me!”

Jun Wuxie’s eyes immediately filled with her image, and he smiled foolishly.

Lost in her illusion, the pain from the outside world seemed to vanish, and he calmly sat back down.

Seeing this, Elder Ming and You Yao also breathed a sigh of relief and kept their eyes fixed on Jun Wuxie.

Meanwhile, Lin Fengmian’s blood was also being drained by Yue Shuying, causing him to tremble in pain.

Without Shangguan Qiong’s illusion to soothe him, he could only grit his teeth and endure in silence.

As time passed, Elder Ming asked, “Your Highness, how do you feel?”

Jun Wuxie opened his eyes, unable to hide the smile on his face.

“Elder Ming, I can feel my strength increasing all the time, and my blood energy is getting stronger!”

Elder Ming exhaled with relief and nodded. “This is excellent!”

Jun Wuxie was immersed in the illusion of growing stronger, smiling happily.

Unbeknownst to him, nearly half of his blood had been replaced by the spiritual liquid drained by Yue Shuying as if she was sucking the marrow from his bones.

Under the influence of Shangguan Qiong’s illusion, he didn’t notice the dire state of his body.

Even if it were discovered, Yue Shuying could claim that it was a normal part of the process.

As time passed, the entire White Jade Cauldron was stained with blood, and the pungent smell of blood filled the air.

Shangguan Qiong not only withdrew her soothing illusion, but also amplified Jun Wuxie’s senses, making him a hundred times more sensitive.

Now, even a light slap would feel like being pierced by thousands of needles, let alone the continuous extraction of his blood.

The bone-deep pain made it impossible for him to remain still.

“What’s going on? Why… is it so painful?”

Shangguan Qiong’s forehead glistened with sweat as she pretended to be exerting herself to the fullest.

“Your Highness, please forgive me. I’m doing my best, but the pain of refinement is just too much.”

Jun Wuxie’s veins bulged as he thrashed in the water, stirring the blood in the cauldron.

“No, I can’t take it anymore… I have to get out…”

As he tried to leave the White Jade Cauldron, Yue Shuying spoke up quickly.

“Hold him down! If he leaves now, not only will all our efforts be wasted, but he might also be crippled.”

Elder Ming’s expression changed, and he pressed Jun Wuxie down firmly.

“Your Highness, hold on a little longer! Only by enduring hardship can one rise above others!”

“Endure your ass! I can’t take it anymore, let go!” Jun Wuxie shouted.

“Your Highness, forgive me!”

Elder Ming didn’t dare to release him and continued to hold his shoulders firmly.

“Ah!!! Are you two trying to rebel? Damn it, I’ll kill you!”

Jun Wuxie completely lost his rationality, thrashing wildly in the cauldron and causing the spiritual liquid to splash everywhere.

Under Yue Shuying’s deliberate manipulation, the blood in the cauldron began to boil, and a mixture of blood energy and medicinal power rose in steam.

You Yao’s spiritual barrier couldn’t contain this unique medicinal and blood energy, and the spiritual liquid in the cauldron rapidly diminished.

Yue Shuying cried out in alarm, “This is bad! His resistance is too strong. The medicinal and blood energy in the cauldron is dissipating. Hurry, cover the cauldron!”