Chapter 993 - 991: Learning and Applying on the Spot
"Ah?"
Cheng Qianjin was evidently very surprised. He never imagined that Chen Tianlong also had an ice attribute physique.
But there were more surprises in store for him. If he knew that Chen Tianlong also had a fire attribute physique, he would have been utterly stunned.
"Haha, alright, Yiyi, help me hold Xiaoyu here, I’ll be right back." Chen Tianlong instructed Cheng Yiyi with a slight smile.
Cheng Yiyi quickly nodded and supported Lu Xiaoyu. Only then did Chen Tianlong let go and started walking out with Cheng Qianjin.
Before long, the two arrived at the Scripture Pavilion of the Five Elements Sect. Most of the things stored here were Heart Methods and Martial Techniques. However, every sect had a room like this.
This Cold Ice Massage Technique was placed here not because it was unimportant, but because Cheng Qianjin felt it was of no great use to them.
After all, to learn this Heart Method, the prerequisite is an ice attribute physique, and also being learned in medicine.
In this regard, it was extremely rare to find someone suitable, so Cheng Qianjin simply regarded it as an ordinary Heart Method and placed it among the others.
It was precisely this seemingly insignificant Heart Method that turned out to be a long-lost massage compendium treasured in the medical world.
The Cold Ice Massage Technique isn’t just useful for those with an ice attribute physique but is universal for everyone. Its name, Cold Ice Massage Technique, merely denotes the coldness in the user’s hands during the massage, helping to improve blood circulation, akin to the effect of an ice bed.
"Brother Tianlong, this scroll is the Heart Method of the Cold Ice Massage Technique. Would you like to practice it for a while?" Cheng Qianjin, uncertain of Chen Tianlong’s aptitude, asked.
"No need, I always learn Heart Methods by integrating them directly, so I’ll just take it away." Chen Tianlong replied calmly.
"Learning by integrating?"
Cheng Qianjin widened his eyes, finding it hard to believe, as individuals with such aptitude were exceedingly rare. He himself required a couple of hours to read, slowly comprehend, and then practice.
"Yes, don’t worry, there’s no mistake. Even if an error occurs, I will quickly become aware of it."
After acquiring the Nine Yang Celestial Dragon Technique, if another Heart Method encountered an error during operation, it would automatically halt, akin to a safety fuse.
"Tss... Brother Chen Tianlong, you are truly extraordinary, worthy of our admiration!"
Cheng Qianjin praised in a verbose manner.
"Haha, you’re too kind... Alright, I’ll head over now."
Reflecting on Lu Xiaoyu’s situation, Chen Tianlong couldn’t muster a smile.
At this moment, Wu Mengting and Lin Wushuang were already in the room, anxiously observing Lu Xiaoyu.
Holding the Cultivation Technique, Chen Tianlong memorized it while walking. Upon entering the room, he had already mentally run through the Heart Method several times. Eagerly, he supported Lu Xiaoyu without acknowledging the others present.
He began operating the Cultivation Technique, then removed the silver needles from Lu Xiaoyu’s body, aggregating the cold poison back to her spine. Then he started using the Cold Ice Massage Technique.
Indeed, the Cold Ice Massage Technique had visible effects, as the cold poison rapidly adhered to Chen Tianlong’s hands. Armed with previous experience, he did not absorb the cold poison into his body but kept it on his palms.
This was a major technique, meant to counter formidable foes. As long as he mastered this cold poison, he could maintain it in his palms.
After approximately an hour, Lu Xiaoyu awoke in Chen Tianlong’s arms, evidently no longer exuding the chilling aura, but exuding her gentle nature instead.
This was the true Lu Xiaoyu, whom Chen Tianlong wished, despite everything, would retain her authentic self, embodying the most lovable version.
"Tianlong, what happened to me?" Lu Xiaoyu questioned, not knowing why she lay in Chen Tianlong’s arms; earlier she was battling outside.
"Sure, you were affected by cold poison, falling into a state of demonic possession, but I’ve extracted it now." Chen Tianlong responded with a slight smile.
"Ah? Doesn’t that mean you..."
"Haha, no, I learned a method to keep the cold poison from invading my body, while retaining it in my hands."
Chen Tianlong disclosed truthfully, to spare the worry of the young ladies, especially Lin Wushuang. Previously, she was overcome by the fire poison absorbed from the man in the yurt, suffering a fire poison invasion.
She hoped Chen Tianlong wouldn’t repeat the same mistake.
Lu Xiaoyu recovered, while Murong Fu and his group retreated. Those from the Qilin Tribe were mostly severely injured.
Chen Tianlong’s visit to Ice Extreme Town saw a considerable collapse and earmarked his authority. Chen Tianlong, not just a formidable figure in the Mortal Realm but also feared in the so-called cultivation realm.
The mission was finally accomplished!
This venture to Ice City primarily resolved Wu Mengting’s true lineage, which is now mostly understood.
Wu Mengting was a descendant of the Wu Family, and from the family’s relics, the Divine Cauldron was the sole item left for him by the Wu Family. Whether other Wu Family members were still alive was unknown to Chen Tianlong.
However, it was certain that the ghost-faced man was definitely associated with the Wu Family; otherwise, he wouldn’t have appeared atop the Wu Family relics mountain and killed the Celestial Dao five-star old man.
Most crucially, during his battle in North City, this ghost-faced man struck again, thus indicating a connection not just with the Wu Family but also with Chen Tianlong.
Momentarily, Chen Tianlong’s mind was muddled; did this mean he was connected with Wu Mengting all along?
Outside the Five Elements Sect.
Murong Fu led his forces to retreat, as many of them were afflicted with cold poison, and without treatment, their lives were at risk.
Having completed their task, Chen Tianlong and the others did not linger, and each returned to their rooms to rest.
As before, Chen Tianlong was staying with Wu Mengting, who had been deeply troubled these days, uncertain about where to start.
"Mengting, what’s troubling you?" Chen Tianlong had somewhat guessed, but considering the number and abruptness of events recently, even he was unsure of how to proceed.
Wu Mengting took a deep breath and finally expressed her feelings: "Chen Tianlong, I know Xiaoyu and Lin Wushuang are important to you, but... I truly cannot accept this. Please forgive me; my heart is too small to accommodate anyone else. You know Li Bingshuang is my limit."
"Understood, sorry, Mengting. I’ll find an opportunity to clarify things with them." Chen Tianlong could only respond this way.
Lately, he felt this was not the time to discuss matters of the heart. The clouds were gathering from all directions, having angered so many—Black Alliance, Celestial Pill Sect, these seemingly tranquil yet turbulent sects disturbed him greatly.
Especially Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall and Celestial Martial Sect.
Their members were severely injured by him, and these two sects were the leaders among the eight great sects. If they intended to target him once he returned to South Sea City, it would indeed cause significant trouble.