Chapter 58

Gu Fan knew that to refine and absorb the innate yin sha energy would require the consumption of his own spiritual energy.

Moreover, this time the innate yin sha energy not only had a higher quality than the toxin ball obtained from Wan Jie, but also a much greater quantity. This would undoubtedly consume even more spiritual energy.

With the amount of spiritual energy Gu Fan currently had left, it might not be enough to fully refine it.

If his spiritual energy was insufficient during the refinement process, it was uncertain what would happen, and Gu Fan couldn't make a definite conclusion.

Therefore, to be on the safe side, it was best to first restore his spiritual energy to its peak state.

Gu Fan activated the Life and Death Reversal Technique and absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy with all his might.

Although the spiritual energy on Earth was sparse and was deemed unsuitable for cultivators to practice, Gu Fan, being a congenital Dao body, and with the help of the miraculous Life and Death Reversal Technique, absorbed spiritual energy at an astonishing speed. A massive spiritual energy vortex instantly formed. If other cultivators saw it, they would be envious and jealous.

In just a short hour, Gu Fan had restored his peak state.

"This time is a bit strange. Last time when absorbing the toxin ball, pain immediately attacked as soon as the toxin ball entered my body. But this time, absorbing the innate yin sha energy, I'm still fine!" Gu Fan muttered to himself, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

"Let's see what happens when the spiritual energy comes into contact!" Gu Fan didn't overthink it, as overthinking wouldn't help. To know the specific outcome, he had to conduct the experiment himself.

Then, without any hesitation, Gu Fan mobilized his spiritual energy, permeating every part of his body.

The spiritual energy's perception told Gu Fan that the absorbed innate yin sha energy was now stored in countless cells.

A pain that made Gu Fan groan accompanied the contact between the spiritual energy and the innate yin sha energy, directly assaulting his mind.

Gu Fan clenched his teeth, enduring the pain, his facial expression becoming somewhat distorted...

This pain far exceeded the limits of the last time.

Under such pain, Gu Fan felt a desire to end his life immediately.

As long as he didn't have to continue enduring this pain, even death would be better.

"Endure it!" Gu Fan growled, encouraging himself.

The path of cultivation was never smooth. Even with his congenital Dao body, Gu Fan couldn't easily obtain great strength.

To have great strength, one must make sacrifices.

And Gu Fan's current requirements were higher than others. He was pursuing the tenth level of the Qi Refinement stage, which might not even exist for sure, requiring even more effort than usual.

Gu Fan endured, even as his head spun, he struggled to maintain the last bit of clarity. He couldn't lose to this pain, absolutely not!

What are they, to make me, Gu Fan, submit!

According to the experience of refining the toxin ball last time, the entire process was actually very short, taking only about five minutes.

This time, the innate yin sha energy was of higher quality and quantity than the toxin ball, so it should take about twice as long, right?

But in reality, Gu Fan soon realized that his assumption was wrong.

Because it had already been over ten minutes, but the innate yin sha energy had only disappeared by a third...

Gu Fan inwardly smiled bitterly!

Now, every second was a torment, let alone the long time of at least twenty minutes?

"Refine!" Gu Fan growled again, his distorted expression revealing a firm determination.

The pain was endless, and Gu Fan's head became even more muddled, almost reduced to instinct.

At this moment, within each of Gu Fan's cells, the innate yin sha energy, neutralized by the immortal doctor's spiritual energy, was continuously permeating into the cells, becoming part of each cell.

And the strengthening of these cells also led to a comprehensive improvement in Gu Fan's physical condition.

Gu Fan's physical strength soared rapidly during this refinement, like a rocket.

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At this moment, Qin Muyu was having dinner with Chu Xiaowei and Chen Jiaxin.

The table was full of dishes, each looking very exquisite and tasting very good, as Qin Muyu had specially hired a famous chef to prepare them.

But Chu Xiaowei and Chen Jiaxin had little interest.

Firstly, after tasting, they both felt that the food was not as good as Gu Fan's, and the gap was significant. Their palates had been spoiled by Gu Fan's meals. Secondly, they were feeling depressed.

Because after Qin Muyu came out, she only told them that Gu Fan's treatment was effective and that he was fine, but said nothing else.

This made Chu Xiaowei and Chen Jiaxin, who were full of curiosity, feel very uncomfortable and depressed.

They say curiosity killed the cat, and this curiosity is indeed like a cat, scratching at the heart, making it very uncomfortable.

"Xiaowei, Jiaxin, eat!" Qin Muyu smiled and invited them.

Since Gu Fan hadn't revealed anything to them, Qin Muyu naturally couldn't reveal anything either. So even though she understood why Chu Xiaowei and Chen Jiaxin were down, she pretended to know nothing.

"Big Sister Muyu, why hasn't Brother Gu Fan come out yet?" Chen Jiaxin blinked and asked, planning to pester Gu Fan to get some information out of him.

"He has something important to do right now. Let's eat first..." A hint of worry flashed in Qin Muyu's eyes.

That is innate yin sha energy. Can Gu Fan really refine it?

"Muyu, you're not an ordinary person, right?" Chu Xiaowei asked.

"My family is quite well-off. But this only means I have a better background. Actually, I'm not much different from you. We are friends, and I don't want this to create any barriers between us!" Qin Muyu said seriously.

Chu Xiaowei frowned slightly. Her purpose wasn't to ask about Qin Muyu's family background. No matter how good Qin Muyu's background was, Chu Xiaowei didn't envy it at all. Even though her family was ordinary, Chu Xiaowei always believed that through her own efforts, she could definitely succeed!

What she wanted to ask was about Qin Muyu's secret identity. But it was clear that Qin Muyu had no intention of discussing it.

"What is a congenital yin sha body?" Chu Xiaowei asked again.

"Xiaowei, I don't think you would understand even if I explained it to you." Qin Muyu deliberated and said, "Have you ever read martial arts novels?"

"I have, I have!" Chen Jiaxin excitedly raised her hand.

Chu Xiaowei also nodded slightly.

Martial arts novels were so widespread that even though Chu Xiaowei was a good student, she had read some. Besides, many martial arts novels had been adapted into TV series, so even if she hadn't read the novels, she wouldn't feel unfamiliar with the martial arts world.

She had a thought and asked, "Could it be that you and Gu Fan are like the characters in martial arts novels?"

Chu Xiaowei didn't know how to describe it. Were they great heroes? But not everyone in martial arts novels was a great hero.

"We are martial artists, practicing some martial arts..." Qin Muyu explained.

Cultivators were too hard to understand. Martial artists were easier to understand and could explain things clearly.

"Big Sister Muyu, are you a martial arts expert? Have you cultivated internal energy?" Chen Jiaxin asked excitedly. She loved reading martial arts novels and admired those who had cultivated martial arts, especially internal energy, which made anyone yearn for abilities like walking on walls and flying over eaves.

"I'm not really an expert!" Qin Muyu smiled and shook her head.

"Is Gu Fan also one?" Chu Xiaowei asked.

"Yes!" Qin Muyu nodded and said, "Actually, don't blame Gu Fan for keeping it from you. Compared to ordinary people, we martial artists seem out of place, and he's afraid that you might find it hard to get along with him if you knew."

"You're always thinking for her!" Chu Xiaowei smiled and said.

"I am destined to be his woman, and he is my man. How can I not think for her?" Qin Muyu smiled at Chu Xiaowei.

Chu Xiaowei was slightly taken aback.

Chen Jiaxin then called out, "Big Sister Muyu, have you really decided that Brother Gu Fan is your true love?"

"Jiaxin, do you think my decision is a bit hasty?" Qin Muyu asked with a smile.

"A bit, after all, we just met today!" Chen Jiaxin didn't hide her thoughts.

Moreover, she had a slight aversion to Qin Muyu's 'conclusion'.

"But he has lived in my heart for fourteen years." Qin Muyu pointed to her heart.

"But you've never met!" Chen Jiaxin said.

"True, but that doesn't matter!" Qin Muyu smiled and explained.

"Then what about Brother Gu Fan? He might not accept you. Aren't you afraid of being one-sided?" Chen Jiaxin continued to ask.

"Gu Fan will accept me." Qin Muyu's face was filled with confidence.

"Maybe he can only be my man for three days! But so what, I will have fulfilled my dream!" Qin Muyu murmured.

"Relationships should be mutual. I think you're just acting on long-suppressed emotions. I advise you to calm down! This is not something to be taken lightly, even if it's just for three days!" Chu Xiaowei said seriously.

"I am very calm!" Qin Muyu smiled and said, "But Xiaowei and Jiaxin, do you have any feelings for Gu Fan?"

"You're overthinking it!" Chu Xiaowei said calmly. Her fiery temper was now more restrained, becoming incredibly calm.

Chen Jiaxin clenched her small fists and said, "Big Sister Muyu, I'm not even an adult yet. Love and romance are so far away from me!"

Qin Muyu smiled but said nothing. With Gu Fan's excellence, she believed that any girl who spent time with him would be involuntarily attracted.

But if she didn't die, they couldn't compete with her!

My man is my man, how could anyone else take him away!

"Let's eat, let's eat!" Qin Muyu invited them again.

Chu Xiaowei and Chen Jiaxin ate silently, and for a moment, it seemed that no one had the interest to continue the conversation...