Chapter 23

The *Polarity Yin-Yang Technique*, a Star Spirit-grade cultivation method, was the foundational technique of the ancient top sect, the Two Instruments Hall. This technique itself possesses the attributes of a spirit skill, divided into two parts: the *Yin Extreme Technique* and the *Yang Extreme Technique*. One is positive, the other negative, and they can be cultivated separately. Each part is comparable to a Platinum-grade technique. If both Yin and Yang extremes are cultivated together, they complement and support each other, generating boundless power, and can rank among the top in Star Spirit-grade techniques.

However, according to the original secret manual in Zhong Wen's mind, if the two techniques are separated for cultivation, only men can cultivate the *Yang Extreme Technique*, and only women can cultivate the *Yin Extreme Technique*.

If this is reversed, the consequences can range from mild, such as the regression of secondary sexual characteristics and infertility, to severe, such as a backlash of spiritual energy and the destruction of meridians.

Looking at Shangguan Junyi, Zhong Wen was already quite certain that she had mistakenly cultivated the *Yang Extreme Technique*, and it was an incomplete version.

Shangguan Junyi felt warm all over, and the pain had almost completely subsided, but she had no strength left. She looked at Zhong Wen with her watery, beautiful eyes, afraid that he would act on his own and dissipate her lifelong cultivation.

To cultivate this technique, she had endured endless pain and sacrificed her entire life's happiness. Even though she knew that the violent spiritual energy was harmful, she was unwilling to part with it, as if it were her own child.

This mentality was almost pathological, but upon careful consideration, it was also a common human sentiment.

Zhong Wen hesitated. Shangguan Junyi was not from the Floating Flower Palace, and he had no particular favor towards her. She also had a powerful background, and if he revealed his golden finger in front of her, it could bring trouble to himself, or even involve the Floating Flower Palace.

"Shangguan Sister, I can cure you and preserve your cultivation." Zhong Wen, unable to bear Shangguan Junyi's pitiful and resentful gaze, decided to be open and honest, saying, "But it will expose some secrets, and I fear it might bring me disaster."

"I understand." Shangguan Junyi's eyes dimmed, "For you to do this much for me, Sister is already deeply grateful and should not ask for more. This favor, Sister will find a way to repay..."

"Let me finish, Sister." Zhong Wen interrupted Shangguan Junyi, "I am not a heartless person, but the Floating Flower Palace has shown me kindness. I would risk my life to protect Palace Master Lin and the others, and I dare not take any risks, so..."

He paused and continued, "Sister, are you willing to join the Floating Flower Palace? If you become one of us, I believe you will keep my secrets."

"This..." Shangguan Junyi hesitated, "I already have a sect."

"Sister, it's not about betraying your sect and joining another master." Zhong Wen smiled, "To be honest, there's no one in the current Floating Flower Palace who is qualified to be your master."

In the cultivation world, there is a concept of "graduation." Once a disciple has completed their training in a sect, they can choose to join other forces.

Shangguan Junyi looked into Zhong Wen's eyes and said seriously, "Even if I join the Floating Flower Palace, if the interests of my sect and the Shangguan family conflict with those of the Floating Flower Palace, I might still betray you."

"I believe you." Zhong Wen's eyes shone with hope, "Or rather, I want to believe you."

"Fine, fine." After deep thought, Shangguan Junyi's eyes gradually cleared, as if she had made a great decision. She sighed, "I have already received a great favor from you. For the rest of my life, I will be at your disposal."

"From now on, we are one." Zhong Wen smiled, "What happens next, even Palace Master Lin doesn't know. Sister, you must keep it a secret for me."

Saying this, Zhong Wen chose the *Polarity Yin-Yang Technique* for the "Dharma Transmission (Volume 1)" he had just drawn. When the technique on the bookshelf glowed with golden light, he extended his right hand and gently placed it on Shangguan Junyi's head.

"Dharma Transmission!"

Zhong Wen silently recited in his mind.

Shangguan Junyi felt countless words appear before her eyes. After a moment, a complete *Polarity Yin-Yang Technique* appeared in her mind.

"This... This is!" Even though she was well-versed, she was still shocked by this mysterious phenomenon.

"This is the complete *Polarity Yin-Yang Technique*, divided into the *Yang Extreme Technique* and the *Yin Extreme Technique*." Zhong Wen explained, "Sister, the Yang Extreme Technique in your body has been temporarily suppressed. From now on, you will take the 'Spirit Transformation Pill' and cultivate the *Yin Extreme Technique*."

Shangguan Junyi's confused eyes gradually brightened.

"By doing this, the *Yang Extreme Technique* in your body will gradually weaken, while the *Yin Extreme Technique* will grow stronger. Once they reach balance, you can cultivate both Yin and Yang, and the problem with the technique will be resolved." Zhong Wen continued, "In the next few days, I will perform acupuncture on you and have you soak in medicinal baths. In a week, your body will be completely healed."

"Zhong Wen, I really can't see through you anymore." Shangguan Junyi sighed deeply, "Such a miraculous pill, such a precious technique, you just take them out so casually. This favor, even if I sell myself, I can't repay it!"

"Shangguan Sister, if you want to sell yourself." Zhong Wen leaned in, a mischievous smile on his face, "Why not sell yourself to me?"

...

Lin Zhiyun looked at the seventeen men tied up in the courtyard and sighed with relief.

She had rushed to Qingfeng Mountain with Qiao Erniang and four young maids, worried all the way that the Floating Flower Palace might fall. Seeing the scene before her, she knew that the battle had been won.

"Master." Liu Qiqi was sitting alone in the courtyard. Seeing Lin Zhiyun and the others, she quickly stood up to greet them.

"Qiqi, what happened?" Lin Zhiyun asked, "Where are the others?"

"The enemies attacked, and we defeated them." Liu Qiqi, who was not good at expressing herself, said without much detail, "Ning'er and Xiaodie are both asleep. Aunt Shangguan was injured, and Zhong Wen is treating her in the room. Sister Shangguan should be there too."

"Have you interrogated these people?" Lin Zhiyun looked at the several men lying on the ground, "Are they from the Dantai family?"

"They are stubborn and won't say anything." Liu Qiqi said helplessly.

Lin Zhiyun nodded and turned to Qiao Erniang and the others, "Erniang, you all rest well in the palace today. We will discuss our next steps tomorrow."

Qiao Erniang nodded and led the four young maids to the empty rooms in the back of the Floating Flower Palace. She had been up the mountain many times and was familiar with the palace's layout.

"Palace Master Lin, I advise you to release us quickly. Our master's anger is not something your small Floating Flower Palace can bear!" One of the men on the ground saw Lin Zhiyun and spoke arrogantly.

"Is your master Dantai Jin?" Lin Zhiyun said coldly.

"Beauty, give me a kiss, and I'll tell you, how about that?" Another man leered.

Liu Qiqi glared at him.

"Or let this beauty over here, it's the same." The man, though tied up, was not intimidated. Instead, he closed his eyes, pouted, and teased Liu Qiqi.

"Don't pay attention to him." Lin Zhiyun stopped Liu Qiqi, who was about to draw her sword, "Qiqi, you've been up all night. Go rest first. We'll talk about it tomorrow."

After Liu Qiqi left in a huff, Lin Zhiyun ignored the men on the ground and headed straight for Zhong Wen's room. The door was closed, and a slender figure was sitting on the ground in front of it, head buried in her knees.

On closer inspection, it was the noble and beautiful Miss Shangguan Mingyue.

"Miss Shangguan!" Lin Zhiyun called softly.

"Palace Master Lin." Shangguan Mingyue looked up, her beautiful, pale face showing a hint of worry, with tears in her eyes.

"Sister Shangguan and Zhong Wen are inside?" Lin Zhiyun asked gently, looking at the closed door.

"Yes!" Shangguan Mingyue wiped her eyes and stood up, "Doctor Zhong is treating Aunt Shangguan."

"Can you tell me what happened in the battle?" Lin Zhiyun clearly had not gotten much useful information from Liu Qiqi.

"Yes." Shangguan Mingyue nodded and began, "Today, a total of twenty-six enemies attacked..."

Listening to Shangguan Mingyue's account, Lin Zhiyun's mood was like a roller coaster, rising and falling. She had not expected that, even with a Heaven Wheel expert present, the situation would still be so dangerous.

In the end, it was Zhong Wen who turned the tide.

A few days ago, Zhong Wen had no spiritual energy at all. How did he suddenly become so powerful?

Who is that mysterious black-clothed person?

Why did he help the Floating Flower Palace?

Lin Zhiyun's mind was full of questions, and she felt overwhelmed.

At this moment, the door suddenly opened.

"Palace Master Sister, you're back?" Zhong Wen's voice carried a hint of joy.

After a night of fighting, refining pills, and performing acupuncture, Zhong Wen, though young, felt extremely tired. However, the moment he saw Lin Zhiyun's beautiful face, his fatigue vanished, and he felt as if he had drunk sweet spring water, his heart feeling incredibly comfortable.

If every morning when he woke up, he could see this beautiful face...

Zhong Wen couldn't help but let his imagination run wild.

"Doctor Zhong, how is my aunt?" Shangguan Mingyue couldn't help but ask.

"Mission accomplished." Zhong Wen smiled, "But Sister Shangguan is focusing on her cultivation, so it's best not to disturb her."

"Thank you!" Hearing this, Shangguan Mingyue's tense nerves relaxed, and she excitedly held his hand, "Thank you, Doctor Zhong! I will always remember your kindness."

Feeling Shangguan Mingyue's tender hand, Zhong Wen's heart fluttered, and he quickly composed himself, "This is what Zhong Wen should do. Sister Shangguan was injured while protecting the Floating Flower Palace, so how could I stand by?"

"Miss Shangguan, you've been waiting here all night. Even a strong person would be exhausted. Since Sister Shangguan is fine, you should go rest. If you tire yourself out, Sister Shangguan will feel bad too." Lin Zhiyun advised from the side.

Shangguan Mingyue, a pampered young lady, was also very tired after the night's ordeal. She followed the advice and went to the back courtyard to rest.

The courtyard was now left with only Lin Zhiyun and Zhong Wen.

Lin Zhiyun stood by the stone pillar in the corridor, silent.

Zhong Wen偷瞄着她的侧脸，只见这位绝世佳人肤如凝脂，粉颜雪颈，长长的秀发垂到腰间，如丝如瀑，一袭浅蓝色的素袍紧紧包裹着娇躯，衬出丰满的酥胸和纤腰翘臀，皎洁的月光洒在身上，恍若月宫仙子、九天玄女。

他不知不觉看得痴了。

林芝韵侧过身看着钟文，双眸如水：“事情的经过，我都听上官小姐说了，钟文，谢谢你！”

“宫主姐姐，厨子也是飘花宫的一员，我只是在守护自己的家罢了。”钟文被心仪的女神这般凝视，有些不好意思地摸了摸鼻子。

“不管怎么样，这次多亏了你，不过……”林芝韵说着忽然话锋一转，“你到底是谁？”

“我是钟文啊，宫主姐姐。”钟文眨巴着眼睛，一脸无辜。

“小蝶和柒柒把你带回来的时候，我曾经亲自替你运功疗伤。”林芝韵眼中的怀疑之色难以掩饰，“那时候你体内并没有灵力，所以我认定你不是修炼者，不料短短数日，你竟然以一敌十，打败了十多个人轮级别的修炼者。”

钟文只是听着，并不说话。

“再加上你过人的医术和厨艺，还有处理这件事上所表现出的机敏果决，怎么看都不像一个十六岁的少年。”林芝韵的语气中带着一丝浅浅的疏离，“以你这身本事，到哪里都可以混得风生水起，却甘愿委身于我这小小的飘花宫之中做厨子，如果说你没有任何企图，我实在无法说服自己。”

“宫主姐姐，也许我没有把所有的事情都告诉你，不过请你相信。”钟文正视林芝韵波光潋滟的星眸，一个字一个字道，“我不会做出任何愧对你和飘花宫的事情。”

这一刻，钟文的眼神无比清澈，犹如一汪清泉，林芝韵只觉心神一颤，有一种快要被吸进去的感觉，气势顿时弱了下去，眼神游移，竟是不敢看他。

“你知道那个出手相助的黑衣人是谁吗？”林芝韵顾左右而言他。

“知道。”钟文