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Chapter 103 True Spirit Spring

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue finally found the legendary Tianxin grass. At this moment, they were moving steadily towards the spiritual spring with joy and expectation. They both knew that only by finding the spiritual spring could they truly use the power of Tianxin grass to take their cultivation to a higher level.

Recalling their last experience, both of them could not help but feel a little scared. That time, they were in an illusion and mistakenly entered the Greedy Spring. The feeling of being insane and unable to extricate themselves seemed to be still vivid in their minds. The pain and despair seemed to have become a permanent shadow in their hearts. Whenever they thought of it, they felt a chill down their spines.

Lu Xiuyuan gently stroked the leaves of Tianxin grass, his eyes flashing with determination. He murmured to himself: "It is said that drinking from the Greedy Spring makes one feel refreshed, and being in a dry rut makes one happy, but how many people can do it? I, Lu Xiuyuan, just want to get this opportunity and get out alive, and I will be thankful for that." His voice was low, but full of determination and courage.

Wen Lingyue gently held Lu Xiuyuan's hand, giving him silent support and comfort. She whispered, "As long as we are careful and cautious, we will be able to do it. I believe we can find the spiritual spring and leave this secret place safely." Her voice was gentle and firm, like a warm current, warming Lu Xiuyuan's heart.

Lu Xiuyuan nodded, took a deep breath, and suppressed the fear and anxiety in his heart. He knew that the most important thing now was to stay calm and sober, and not be affected by the shadow of the past. He looked up into the distance, and there was their destination - Lingquan.

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue followed the winding path one after the other and continued to go deeper into the secret realm. Their steps were firm, but their hearts were full of vigilance. The last time they accidentally entered the Greedy Spring, they were still frightened, so they did not dare to be careless, for fear of falling into the illusion again.

As the two of them went deeper, the surrounding environment was also quietly changing. The originally dry land was gradually replaced by moist soil, and the air was filled with a fresh breath, as if it was the breath of nature. The surrounding scenery also became richer, with lush trees, exotic flowers and plants swaying by the roadside, and occasionally the calls of spirit animals could be heard in the distance, adding a bit of mystery and unknown to this secret place.

The two were very careful along the way, always keeping alert and paying attention to the movements and changes around them. They dared not relax for fear of missing any clues or falling into danger. Although the journey was difficult, their hearts were full of hope and expectation. They knew that only by moving forward could they find the real spiritual spring, get the opportunity, and get out alive.

As time went by, they found that the surrounding scenery became more and more beautiful, as if they were in a paradise. The stone road was covered with moss, and it felt slippery when stepped on, but they did not slow down. On the contrary, they walked forward more carefully, fearing that they would fall and get injured due to negligence.

Finally, in the center of this green land, they saw a spring. The spring was like a pearl inlaid on the earth, and the spring water was clear and transparent, as if it could cleanse people's souls. The spring water gurgled, making a pleasant sound, making people feel peaceful and tranquil.

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue smiled at each other, their hearts filled with joy and excitement. They knew that they had finally found the real spiritual spring. They walked to the spring eagerly, and saw that the spring water was so clear that they could see through to the bottom. The goldfish in the water swam back and forth, as if welcoming their arrival.

The two squatted down, scooped up a handful of spring water, and tasted it gently. The spring water was sweet and delicious, as if it could moisten people's hearts. They felt a coolness coming from their throats and penetrating their hearts, making them feel an indescribable comfort and pleasure.

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue stared at each other quietly, their eyes full of concern and expectation. After confirming that the other party was safe and sound, and there was nothing unusual, they were relieved and prepared to enjoy this hard-earned spiritual spring.

Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath, and a determined look appeared on his face. He knew that the preciousness of the spiritual spring was self-evident, and this was a rare opportunity on their path of cultivation. He did not want to miss this opportunity, and wanted to use the spiritual spring to temper himself as soon as possible and improve his cultivation.

He turned to look at Wen Lingyue and said gently, "Let's soak in it quickly to temper ourselves."

Wen Lingyue blushed when she heard this. She looked down at herself and said shyly, "You go in first. I'm not in a hurry."

Lu Xiuyuan saw her embarrassment and couldn't help but smile. He understood that Wen Lingyue, as a woman, naturally had her concerns and shyness. But he also knew that this was not the time to worry about these things, and they should seize the time to practice.

So he thought about it and said, "How about this, I will face north and you will face south, we will sit opposite each other and practice together without interfering with each other."

Wen Lingyue bit her lip lightly when she heard this, and the blush on her face became more obvious. She nodded shyly and whispered, "That's it."

So, the two of them began to step into the spiritual spring barefoot carefully, feeling the coolness and comfort brought by the spring water.

Lu Xiuyuan sat cross-legged, facing north. He closed his eyes and began to adjust his breathing, calming his mind. He felt the spiritual energy in the spiritual spring flowing into his body, nourishing his meridians and bones. He began to practice the exercises, transforming the spiritual energy into his own cultivation.

Wen Lingyue sat opposite him, facing south. She also closed her eyes and began to practice. Although she was still a little shy and nervous, under the nourishment of the spiritual spring, she gradually relaxed and devoted herself to the practice.

As time went by, both of them were immersed in the world of cultivation. They felt that their cultivation was constantly improving and their strength was constantly increasing. The spiritual energy in the spiritual spring seemed endless, making them feel extremely satisfied and fulfilled.

After an unknown amount of time, when the two woke up from their training, they found that they had broken through the previous bottleneck and their strength had made a qualitative leap. Their bodies became lighter and their spirits became fuller.

Lu Xiuyuan slowly opened his eyes and looked at Wen Lingyue opposite him with a gentle gaze. After a period of spiritual spring tempering, he found that her face became rosy, like a newly blooming peach blossom, revealing a healthy luster. Her breath also became stable and long, as if it had merged with the surrounding spiritual energy. Obviously, she had made considerable progress under the nourishment of the spiritual spring.

Lu Xiuyuan couldn't help but feel relieved and happy. He knew that this trip to Lingquan was of great significance to both of them. Not only did they get a rare opportunity to practice, but they also strengthened their friendship through mutual support.

He smiled slightly and said to Wen Lingyue: "This spiritual spring is indeed worthy of its reputation. Our cultivation has improved significantly."

Wen Lingyue smiled delightedly upon hearing this. She nodded and said, "Yes, I can feel that my strength has increased a lot. This Lingquan is really a treasure land."

Lu Xiuyuan's eyes flashed with deep thought, and he continued, "Legend has it that there is a spiritual spring. There is only one drop of spring water here every year. This drop of water is extremely precious. It absorbs the spiritual energy between heaven and earth and condenses into a solid. This kind of spring water is not easy to obtain. Cleansing the marrow and changing the classics, and increasing cultivation are just small effects."

After hearing this, Wen Lingyue's eyes flashed with surprise. She looked at Lu Xiuyuan and said, "I didn't expect that this spiritual spring has such a magical legend. We are so lucky this time to have such an opportunity."

Lu Xiuyuan nodded and continued, "It is said that some ancient books record some more mysterious spiritual springs. They not only have powerful effects, but also hide some unknown secrets."

Wen Lingyue asked curiously: "Oh? Do you know any secrets about the spiritual spring?"

Lu Xiuyuan pondered for a moment and said, "I once saw a legend about the Bulao Mountain in an ancient book. It is said that there is a spring of youth in the Bulao Mountain, and the spring of the spring contains the dragon vein of the entire Bulao Mountain. If this dragon vein is taken away, the entire Bulao Mountain will fall apart. But if this dragon vein is placed in ordinary spring water, the ordinary spring water will become the spring of youth."

Wen Lingyue was amazed after hearing this. She said, "There is such a magical fountain of youth! If we can really find it, wouldn't our cultivation be able to advance by leaps and bounds?"

Lu Xiuyuan shook his head and said, "Legends are just legends after all. It is still unknown whether the Fountain of Youth really exists. Moreover, even if it does exist, it is not easy to find it. After all, the Bu Lao Mountain is a mysterious and dangerous place. Who knows how many unknown dangers are hidden there."

Wen Lingyue nodded to show her understanding. She knew that the path of cultivation was full of unknowns and challenges, and she couldn't be too greedy or reckless. She decided that no matter whether she would encounter the Fountain of Youth in the future, she would cherish every opportunity to cultivate now and work hard to improve her strength.

Suddenly, a strange wave emanated from Wen Lingyue's body, and the entire space seemed to freeze at this moment. Lu Xiuyuan immediately noticed something was wrong, and he quickly turned his head and fixed his eyes on Wen Lingyue. Wen Lingyue closed her eyes and sat quietly, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth began to flow into her body crazily, as if she had received some mysterious call.

Lu Xiuyuan's face showed a solemn expression. He knew very well that this situation usually meant that his cultivation was about to break through. However, in this spiritual spring in the North Cliff Cave, there was a fatal restriction hidden - killing all cultivators above the Qi training stage. If Wen Lingyue broke through here, it would likely trigger this restriction, leading to a tragic end of death.

"Don't break through! Don't break through!" Lu Xiuyuan shouted loudly, his voice full of anxiety and worry. He tried to wake Wen Lingyue up with his voice, asking her to control her cultivation and not break through in this dangerous place.

However, Wen Lingyue was completely immersed in the state of cultivation at this time. Her consciousness seemed to be pulled by a powerful force and she could not control it. Her body was soaked in water, and her clothes were tightly attached to her body, outlining her curvy curves. But Lu Xiuyuan had no time to care about these things at this time. He was only worried and anxious about Wen Lingyue.

Wen Lingyue said with difficulty: "Help me, I can't control it, I'm about to break through." There was a hint of trembling and weakness in her voice, and it was obvious that she was trying her best to resist the urge to break through.

Lu Xiuyuan's heart tightened, and he knew he had to take action immediately. He took a deep breath and quickly patted Wen Lingyue's back with both hands. A strong spiritual power surged out from his palms, part of which was channeled into Wen Lingyue's body to help her stabilize her cultivation; the other part was channeled into the spiritual spring, trying to use the power of the spiritual spring to suppress the urge to break through.

With the help of Lu Xiuyuan, Wen Lingyue finally managed to control her cultivation. She felt a strong force flowing through her body, but it had been skillfully guided and stabilized by Lu Xiuyuan. However, this process was extremely exhausting for her, and she felt exhausted and could hardly support her body. In the end, she fell into the spiritual spring, letting the cool spring water soak her body.

Lu Xiuyuan couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw Wen Lingyue falling into the spiritual spring. He knew that although the crisis was temporarily resolved, they were still in danger. He had to find a way to help Wen Lingyue recover her strength as soon as possible and find a way to leave this dangerous place.

He gently lifted Wen Lingyue up and let her lean against a rock. Then, he began to circulate his spiritual power, trying to transfer his power to Wen Lingyue to help her recover her strength. In this process, their bodies inevitably pressed tightly together, but at this time Lu Xiuyuan had completely forgotten all this, and his heart was only concerned and worried about Wen Lingyue.

After a period of conditioning and recovery, Wen Lingyue's physical strength finally improved. She opened her eyes and looked at Lu Xiuyuan's concerned eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that if Lu Xiuyuan had not helped her in time, she might have died.

"Thank you." Wen Lingyue said softly, with a hint of trembling and gratitude in her voice.

Lu Xiuyuan shook his head and said, "Don't thank me. We are companions and should help each other. The most important thing now is to recover as quickly as possible and find a way to leave this place."

Lu Xiuyuan said: "We can't waste such a good thing." There was a firm light flashing in his eyes, and it seemed that he had made up his mind.

After that, he quickly took out several exquisite bottles and jars from the bag he was carrying. These were specially prepared for storing the spiritual spring water. He approached the spiritual spring carefully, fearing that the slightest disturbance would cause the precious spiritual spring water to be lost.

He squatted down, pointed the bottle mouth at the spring, and tilted it gently, letting the spiritual spring water slowly flow into the bottle. The spring water was clear and transparent, as if it contained the essence of heaven and earth, and every drop seemed so precious. Lu Xiuyuan operated it with full concentration, fearing that there would be a slight mistake.

As time went by, the bottles and jars were gradually filled up. Lu Xiuyuan showed a satisfied smile on his face, knowing that the spiritual spring water would become a valuable resource for their future cultivation.

He stood up and carefully put the bottles and jars filled with spiritual spring water into the bag. Then, he turned his head and looked at Wen Lingyue, with a determined light in his eyes.

"Let's go." Lu Xiuyuan said