"Yang attribute Calamity Source? Only men can use it?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao felt a pang of embarrassment. He was fully aware of his own lack, or not lacking of manhood. But he absolutely couldn't let Si Ji know that.

Yun Xiao still hoped to quickly acquire more Burying Heaven grade Calamity Sources through her.

So he probed, "What would happen if I forcefully used it anyway?"

The white-haired, snow-eyed Si Ji seemed reluctant to discuss the matter deeply and replied vaguely, "Your yang energy is insufficient, your inner nature too yin, your body has damaging orifices, and your vital essence leaks easily. Even if you have a heaven defying method to ascend and absorb a Burying Heaven grade Calamity Source, it's hard for you to contain such masculine power. If you force its absorption, it will most likely go to waste."

Hearing this, Yun Xiao naturally didn't want to give up. "If this Calamity Source is useless to you and the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, then grant it to me. If I can't absorb it, it's my own fault."

Before attending to his task, Yun Xiao insisted on obtaining that yang attribute Calamity Source, and Si Ji's auspicious time was fleeting; they couldn't afford to waste it...

So, she showed a hint of displeasure but could only pout slightly and asked, "Are you sure? If it doesn't work, you can't ask me for another one."

"I'm sure," Yun Xiao nodded.

"Alright then!" Si Ji, with a sigh of resignation, used her slender jade hands to take out two jade boxes from the crystal-clear Bag of Holding. Originally white and etched with snow patterns, the jade boxes had been transformed by the Burying Heaven grade Calamity Sources inside.

In her left hand, the white jade box now blazed with nine fierce red flames, burning intensely. As soon as they appeared, the snow cave was engulfed in scorching heat, making them feel the rise in temperature.

In her right hand, the white jade box burned with pink flames, a cold fire akin to the Deca-Yin Frost Fiend, bringing a chilling wave.

Yun Xiao stood before the two jade boxes, one hot and one cold, like a clash of ice and fire. He noticed that within each jade box, shadows of mythical birds and beasts flickered fiercely. The intense flames and cold were released by these divine avians.

However, Yun Xiao also observed a strong and powerful connection and complementarity between the two Calamity Sources, as if they were a natural pair, with intense flows of tribulation power between them.

"Why are there two Burying Heaven grade Calamity Sources?" Yun Xiao asked.

Si Ji held the two Calamity Sources in her hands, slowly bringing them closer. As their red and pink flames touched, the flames intertwined like entwined partners, melding seamlessly. The intense heat and biting cold of the snow cave vanished, replaced by a lingering affection.

"These Calamity Sources are a rare pair, known together as the Nine Lives Nine Deaths Yin-Yang Mandarin Ducks. Only the Nine Deaths Yin Mandarin Duck is useful to me," Si Ji said calmly.

The Mandarin Duck Divine Birds, with yang being male and yin being female.

"Oh, then you're planning to give me the Nine Lives Yang Mandarin Duck?" Yun Xiao asked.

He guessed the name, and it was probably accurate.

Si Ji had also brought out the Nine Deaths Yin Mandarin Duck, clearly because she was planning to absorb it after the session.

"Mhm," Si Ji said, separating the Nine Lives Nine Deaths Yin-Yang Mandarin Duck Calamity Sources and handing the Nine Lives Yang Mandarin Duck Calamity Source to Yun Xiao.

As the two Calamity Sources were separated, there was a sense of emotional rupture; the shadows of the two Mandarin Ducks emitted mournful cries, igniting fierce hot and cold flames that tried to entwine with each other.

"Two Calamity Sources, still showing off their affection! Wow!" Yun Xiao laughed to ease the awkwardness, then directly placed the Nine Lives Yang Mandarin Duck Calamity Source into his Bag of Holding.

He could feel that, despite the two Calamity Sources appearing as gentle birds, they were still Burying Heaven grade Calamity Sources. Once angered, the scorching and chilling tribulation power they released was terrifying.

"This pair of Calamity Sources is perfect for dual-cultivating couples. When fighting side by side, they can unleash triple the power..." Si Ji said casually.

"Ah?" Yun Xiao coughed, saying, "Then using them for ourselves would be a bit wasteful."

"What waste? These are mine! If I achieve Boundlessness, the Nine Deaths Yin Mandarin Duck tribulation power doesn't require any perfection to be invincible in the Samsra Galaxy!"

As Si Ji spoke, she lowered her gaze to the pink flame Calamity Source in her hand, the pink in her eyes reflecting the firelight.

Her dreams, ambitions, responsibilities, and desire to protect all rested on this move. To defend her homeland and everything, she was willing to endure the humiliation that all women of the Harmony Divine Palace couldn't tolerate!

When her thoughts were most intense, she completely suppressed her shame and said to Yun Xiao, "Why are you still standing there? Come on."

This shout seemed a bit urgent. Those unaware of the truth might think she couldn't bear loneliness.

"Then... my apologies!"

When Yun Xiao finished speaking, their power dynamic instantly shifted.

The majestic Diva became like a pink and white rabbit on a fluffy blanket, while Yun Xiao was like a fierce tiger, spreading his ferocious claws that blocked the sky and sun...

Having gone through previous experiences, Yun Xiao was naturally adept this time. In contrast, Si Ji was like a new bride just days into marriage, even if she resisted mentally, she subconsciously complied.

Inside the snow cave, snow danced around, the music was low and mellow, neither hurried nor slow, but more intimate.

Under Yun Xiao's careful treatment, the toxic spiritual yin energy within Si Ji found its breaking point, surging out like a cold wave storm, whipping Yun Xiao's long hair and white robes.

After surviving the calamity, Si Ji couldn't help but shed light tears. Yun Xiao could only gently pat her back and comfort her. "A physician's heart is benevolent, and the patient has no choice. Your illness was severe, I provided the right medicine. As long as your heart is pure, you can escape suffering. Why speak of breaking the rules?"

"I understand..." Si Ji was enveloped in the haze of release, her eyes slightly narrowed, with tear-filled sockets and trembling red lips, seemingly whispering these words.

Yun Xiao leaned in closer and finally heard her clearly.

She had said, "Don't stop."

"Alright." Yun Xiao silently vowed that saving a life was better than building a seven-story pagoda. Although Si Ji was beautiful, he would not take advantage of her vulnerability.

He then gazed at the place where the Snow Lineage Diva stored the Bag of Holding and said, "If we apply the medicine here as well, the effect will surely be better."

"Apply the medicine!" Si Ji was already lost in the mist, her senses blurred. All she knew was that the medicine would cure her illness and allow her to ascend to become a Boundless Immortal...

"As you wish…" Yun Xiao didn't know why he suggested adding more medicine. Perhaps it was the stirring of his encounter with Zu Wei igniting his passionate heart, or maybe the Snow Lineage Diva was too enchanting at that moment, or simply the atmosphere influenced him.

But undeniably, after adding the medicine, the effect would greatly increase, bringing Si Ji closer to burning away the deadly toxins within her body.

This act of saving her was noble, but the only side effect was likely Yun Xiao's own discomfort.

"Before it was fine, why this time are you indulging so much in her beauty?"

Perhaps this echoed an old saying. If you often walked by the river, your shoes would get wet.

Before, Yun Xiao's shoes remained dry, maybe because there were no fish in the river. Now that there were fish, he couldn't help but be captivated and lost himself.

However, Yun Xiao was someone who could maintain his boundaries. Surrounded by beauties, he wouldn't be swayed by just a few fish.

In the end, he resisted the allure of the deadly poison.

𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Meanwhile, the Snow Lineage Diva finally reached her peak moment. Instead of sitting cross-legged, she chose a prone position, swallowed the Nine Deaths Yin Mandarin Duck Calamity Source, and began to refine and undergo the tribulation right there on the fluffy blanket.

This was normal. Previously, she had also chosen to undergo the tribulation immediately after the toxic spiritual yin energy had significantly dissipated. This was when she was at her best, often allowing her to surge through and gain another layer of tribulation power!

With the addition of the Nine Deaths Yin Mandarin Duck Calamity Source, she was drawing ever closer to the 16 calamities required to become a Boundless Immortal

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