Mu Lan shook her head, "Uncle Zhang, with the great war imminent, I must practice with the troops daily. Naturally, the use of the Xuanjin Armor Breaking Technique will increase, and it will surely be more frequent in the future."
"As for this internal injury, I can only wait to address it after the battle and slowly nurse myself back to health."
Zhang Zhongyi sighed, "Your condition is more serious than you think. If this continues, it is very likely to erupt on the battlefield."
"You are underestimating it."
"In fact, there is a most simple solution to your illness, and that is Dual Cultivation!"
"You need to find a male cultivator who possesses Origin Yang and engage in Dual Cultivation with him."
"As the saying goes, without Yin, Yang does not flourish; without Yang, Yin does not arise. Only when Yin and Yang are balanced can there be harmony in heaven and earth."
"In this way, by transferring your excessive sharp Yang Energy to the male cultivator, although your cultivation level will decrease briefly by a few percent, the burden will be eased, and without the suppression of Yin Qi, it will naturally regenerate, providing you with an opportunity for harmonized Yin and Yang."
"Otherwise, relying solely on yourself to strive for harmony between Yin and Yang is basically impossible."
"Your condition has already reached a point where it is difficult to turn back; only by seeking external help is there hope for a resolution."
Mu Lan nodded, "Uncle Zhang, you mentioned this method before, and I have given it a lot of thought after returning home."
Being a general's daughter, she was straightforward without any pretense.
"To be honest, I would like to find a man for Dual Cultivation, but after thinking it over, I couldn't find a suitable candidate," Mu Lan sighed deeply.
Zhang Zhongyi nodded, "Indeed."
"Finding someone suitable for you, niece, is indeed difficult."
"Firstly, he must possess Origin Yang. However, outstanding individuals attract many of the opposite sex. The method of Dual Cultivation is widely circulated, capable of quickly increasing one's cultivation level. Therefore, whether male or female cultivators, unless under special circumstances, they lose their Origin Yang and Origin Yin as they age."
"Secondly, this person must be compatible with the Mu Family. I heard that the third son of the current Monarch took an interest in pursuing you, niece, but you rejected him. That was very wise. The third prince lacks military power and has a poor reputation. What he coveted was the military prestige of your Mu Family's Upper General Mansion."
"Lastly, the person must be outstanding enough, otherwise, if he is not up to par, he would not be a worthy match for you, my niece. In my opinion, only figures at the level of the twelve Young Masters would not mistreat you."
In the current Cultivation Kingdom, there are many who take interest in the young talents, and have ranked them in a list called the Young Master List.
The Young Master List has only twelve slots, representing the universally recognized talents and outstanding young heroes of the age.
Mu Lan shook her head and smiled wryly, "Uncle Zhang, you are overestimating me."
"Although my family is that of the Upper General Mansion, it is still just one of the powers in Liangzhu Country. Compared to the entire world, Liangzhu Country is entirely a small nation. Stuck between North Wind Country and Southern Bean Country, we are blocked on both ends, with little room for advancement."
"My father has been bedridden for many years, and our family's fortunes have declined. Although I possess innate talent, I can't aspire to the twelve Young Masters known throughout the world."
Zhang Zhongyi stroked his beard, "Niece, do not underestimate yourself. Ever since I joined your military camp and observed your training, your expertise is almost on par with General Mu. Your innate talent in the Soldier Dao is extraordinary."
"Consider those twelve Young Masters; their positions are not fixed, with people being replaced on and off the list frequently. This shows that heroes can emerge from anywhere, and many rise from obscurity."
"Even if, for now, we cannot reach those twelve Young Masters, there are seeds of young masters right before our eyes."
Mu Lan raised her eyebrows and soon realized who Zhang Zhongyi was referring to.
She couldn't help but smile wryly, "Uncle Zhang, after all this, are you recommending Ning Zhuo?"
"It's not that I'm too proud, but you are wildly matchmaking. That's just absurd. He is merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage."
Zhang Zhongyi, however, looked very serious, "What's wrong with the Foundation Establishment Stage? Don't underestimate his cultivation level."
"True, his cultivation is relatively weak, but consider his age!"
"He is definitely not over eighteen. Think about it, Foundation Establishment Stage before eighteen—how does his innate talent for cultivation compare to yours?"
Mu Lan's expression became solemn, "Stronger than mine by quite a bit. I only reached the Foundation Establishment Stage at twenty-one."
Zhang Zhongyi stroked his beard, "Niece, the Xuanjin Armor Breaking Technique, your family inheritance, is not suitable for you. If you were a man, you would have been able to reach Foundation Establishment before the age of eighteen."
"Let's talk about Ning Zhuo again."
"The man has talent, and although we haven't fully investigated him, it's possible that he is merely concealing his true capabilities. Even if what's known is true, it is definitely superior. His innate talent alone is a proper match for your exceptional talents, my niece."
"He possesses an extremely high comprehension level. Fire, Earth, Wood—three elements at Grandmaster level, tsk tsk, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it."
"And moreover, he hails from the Ning Family of the Fire Persimmon Immortal City. Although I am not familiar with this family, judging by Ning Zhuo's generous display of wealth, repeatedly producing treasures of Nascent Soul level... the Ning Family from Fire Persimmon Immortal City is not to be underestimated!"
"Lastly, Ning Zhuo comes from Southern Bean Country, not a citizen of Liangzhu Country. Your Dual Cultivation with him will not drag the General Mu's Mansion into the maelstrom of domestic political strife."
Mu Lan fell silent for a moment before saying, "Uncle Zhang, your words are reasonable and stir my interest."
"However, Ning Zhuo comes from a prominent family; he may already have an engagement."
"This Dual Cultivation involves Origin Yang and Origin Yin, which is no trivial matter. Many marriage contracts will have strict clauses regarding this aspect."
"Uncle Zhang, please take the opportunity to subtly inquire in the future to see if he has such an intention."
"However…"
Mu Lan's tone shifted slightly: "With the great battle imminent, Dual Cultivation that would lead to a decline in combat ability bears many risks."
"And I must rely on myself to achieve merits and restore the glory of my family. If I rely too heavily on outsiders, I will not be able to overcome my mental barriers, and the reputation of the Mu Mansion will suffer."
"Therefore, regardless of whether Young Master Ning Zhuo is interested, I plan to postpone Dual Cultivation until after this campaign."
Zhang Zhongyi nodded, "Ah, that's the best case scenario. I just fear that frequent warfare will increase your pressure, causing your injuries to flare up."
Ning Zhuo was unaware that, after he left, Zhang Zhongyi and Mu Lan had discussed the topic of his Origin Yang.
On his way back, he had been pondering Sun Lingtong's suggestion—to rely on the Dao Injury to swiftly enhance his physical cultivation.
"With my Five Elements Grandmaster Realm, collaborating with Senior Zhang Zhongyi could indeed turn misfortune into fortune."
"However, there are also risks involved."
"Right now, Liangzhu Country's army and the Thousand Peak Forest are on the brink of conflict, the situation is unstable."
"If anything were to happen to Zhang Zhongyi and I suffered a Dao Injury without finding a skilled physician to cooperate with me, that would be disastrous."
After all, treating Dao injuries is about adapting to the circumstances, crafting spells, and concocting herbal remedies based on specific conditions.
The treatment given to Sun Lingtong, used one night, would not work on Sun Lingtong the next day.
Let alone using it on Ning Zhuo.
"Therefore, the most prudent method is for me to master advanced medical skills myself."
"As long as I can achieve a level of medical expertise that can treat Dao Injuries, I will be able to heal myself and enhance my physical cultivation through the injuries."
"Alas!"
With this thought, Ning Zhuo sighed deeply: "I am still too weak, my knowledge too scant."
"You only realize you need more books when you need to use them."
"Learning is endless!"
"If I had advanced medical skills, I could have already cured Boss Sun and allowed myself to enhance my cultivation without care."
Ning Zhuo resolved to delve into medical studies!
Not just for the present moment, but he was also thinking more about his own mother.
In the future, to treat the Dao Injuries of Buddhist Doctor Meng Yaoyin, the safest and most secure path was to become a skilled physician like Zhang Zhongyi.
Ning Zhuo pondered all the way and returned to the Three Generals Camp.
As soon as he entered, he was informed by a cultivator that Liu Guan Zhang, the Three Generals, had just been searching for him everywhere.
Ning Zhuo went to the center of the camp, lifted the curtain of the Main General's tent, and entered.
At a glance, he saw Liu Er's yellow face, Guan Hong's red face, and Zhang Hei's black face gathered around a table, all six eyes staring intently at the ledgers on it.