CHAPTER 853: CHAPTER 853: FULLY RECOVERED

Chen Nan hurriedly tried to explain, his clothes askew, but unexpectedly, Qing Yao, with a flushed face, came directly to him.

"No need to explain, I understand everything!"

She tiptoed to kiss Chen Nan, which made him feel like he was struck by lightning.

"No, that’s not what I meant... mmph..."

No amount of explanation could suffice, as the two slowly moved onto the bed, leading into a passionate entanglement.

Fortunately, this small courtyard was Qing Yao’s residence, so usually no disciples would come here.

Otherwise, with the wall shattered by Chen Nan, everything happening inside the room would have been completely visible.

The sun fell beyond the western mountains and disappeared, replaced by the moon hanging on the tree branches.

In the room, Chen Nan and Qing Yao were sitting on the bed in meditation, cultivating.

After another harmonious union of yin and yang, the cultivation of both Chen Nan and Qing Yao improved further.

Because Qing Yao had already advanced to the Golden Core Stage, this time brought Chen Nan even greater benefits, propelling his cultivation directly to the peak of the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment.

He was even just half a step away from another breakthrough.

Chen Nan estimated that with this dual cultivation with Qing Yao, he saved at least a month of arduous solo cultivation.

Qing Yao likewise benefited, as the Scripture of the Hidden Talisman did not drain a woman’s Primordial Yin, but rather nourished both parties involved.

Therefore, with every dual cultivation, Chen Nan and Qing Yao both gained advantages.

Unfortunately, a woman’s Primordial Yin is most potent during the first time, granting the greatest benefits; any subsequent dual cultivation would not be as effective as the first.

After a long while, Qing Yao and Chen Nan opened their eyes simultaneously, exchanged a smile, and blushed at the absurdity of the day.

"It’s all your fault, the wall collapsed, if someone were spying, wouldn’t they have seen everything?"

Qing Yao playfully pounded Chen Nan’s chest.

"Hehe, I’ll fix the wall tomorrow." Chen Nan scratched his head and chuckled.

After some quiet conversation, Chen Nan remembered Qing Xuan.

"By the way, how is Uncle?"

Thinking of her father, Qing Yao’s expression brightened a bit: "Father is much better, he woke up today, and his strength has recovered significantly."

Chen Nan nodded, sending off his guest with concern: "Since his strength has recovered, there’s no need to worry. Once I eliminate the remaining fire poison in the coming days, Uncle will fully recover."

"Your Medicine Immortal Valley will also return to its former glory."

Previously, with Qing Xuan overseeing it, a cultivator at the fifth layer of the Golden Core Stage, his cultivation was among the top in the surrounding sects.

It could even be said, Qing Xuan alone could sustain the Medicine Immortal Valley.

"Yes, I know, my father is amazing!" Qing Yao’s expression held a bit of pride, "But today, when I returned the sect leader position to him, he mentioned an idea."

"I wonder what he plans to do."

"Hehe, Uncle has finally recovered, let him do as he wishes." Chen Nan comforted her with a smile, not thinking much of it.

They continued chatting, waiting for dawn.

As soon as the sun rose, Chen Nan went to find disciples of Medicine Immortal Valley, gathered many building materials, and started repairing the wall like a mortal.

Meanwhile, Qing Yao acted like a mortal wife, pouring water for Chen Nan, bringing him food, and repeatedly urging him to take breaks.

The disciples of Medicine Immortal Valley witnessing this scene couldn’t understand.

"Clearly, they could use magic to repair the wall directly, or even replace the house easily, why do Chen Nan and Sect Leader Qing Yao insist on doing it by hand?"

"I don’t know, maybe there’s joy in the process?"

The disciples who had been cultivating since childhood couldn’t understand, but somehow felt oddly satisfied, almost to the point of eager anticipation.

...

After two days of rest, Chen Nan returned to Qing Xuan’s small courtyard, where Qing Xuan was gazing into the distance.

Compared to two days ago, Qing Xuan’s physique had returned to normal, no longer the gaunt figure he was before.

Having only seen Qing Xuan while he was ill, Chen Nan realized upon seeing the revitalized Qing Xuan why Qing Yao was so beautiful.

It turned out she inherited Qing Xuan’s exceptional looks.

In his youth, Qing Xuan must have been a graceful cultivator. Even now, with age, he retained a handsome, seasoned charm.

Chen Nan felt that such looks, beyond the Nine Provinces, would surely attract countless admirers.

"Greetings, Uncle."

Chen Nan approached, cupping his hands respectfully.

Qing Xuan chuckled, affectionately patting Chen Nan’s shoulder, saying: "We are family, no need for formalities in the future."

"I’ve heard from Qing Yao that you were exhausted, why not take some time to rest?"

The genuine care in the words warmed Chen Nan’s heart.

"Thank you, Uncle, for your concern. I’ve recovered, and today I intend to remove the last of the fire poison from your body. After today, you’ll be fully recovered."

Even though he had experienced many hardships, Qing Xuan was deeply moved, having endured the torment of fire poison for so many years, today he could finally be fully healed.

"Let’s begin, I’m ready!"

Chen Nan nodded, then seriously stated: "Uncle, the process of removing the fire poison today might be extremely painful, please hold on firmly."

"Do not worry, what kind of pain haven’t I experienced? Bring it on!"

However, as he truly felt the intensity of the pain, he regretted his boastful words. It was too late to take them back, as he gritted his teeth to endure, his handsome face twisted.

Because the remaining fire poison was deeply embedded in the marrow, Chen Nan’s use of the Heaven-Burning Flame to expel it was akin to scraping the marrow with a blade.

This kind of pain could easily be fatal from agony.

Chen Nan tried to control the Heaven-Burning Flame to ease Qing Xuan’s pain, but seeing Qing Xuan’s bursting veins, he couldn’t help but chuckle.

For the sake of preserving his dignity, Qing Xuan didn’t even utter a groan, his sweat drenching his clothes like waterfalls.

On the side, Qing Yao anxiously waited, her heart twisting seeing her father’s painful expression.

After a full two hours, Chen Nan finally cleared every last bit of hidden fire poison from Qing Xuan’s marrow, hurriedly putting away the Heaven-Burning Flame.

He guessed that Qing Xuan was on the brink of breaking down, as the process was akin to being flayed, and it lasted for two whole hours!

"Uncle, the fire poison in your body has been completely removed, I’ll craft some elixir pills later for your recuperation!"

"Very well."

Qing Xuan felt as if an eternity had passed; enduring for his daughter and son-in-law’s sake, he could finally let it end, his emotion barely contained and on the verge of tears.

His voice came out hoarse from speaking.

"Father, this is wonderful, you are finally completely recovered!"

Qing Yao wept with joy, but instead of rushing into Qing Xuan’s arms, she tightly embraced Chen Nan.