Chapter 193: Yang Soul

In the side room, the once vigorous and mighty Sky Splitting Tiger lay quietly on the bed.

Mu Feng reached out and checked his brother Sky Splitting Tiger’s condition. His breath was faint, almost imperceptible, and the Yang Energy within him was on the verge of completely fading away. The terrifying Yin Energy surrounding the Ethereal Temple had already seeped into his eight extraordinary meridians, bone marrow, and internal organs.

Human Yang, as the name suggested, referred to the Yang Energy of a person.

Once Human Yang was severed, the person would die completely!

“During this time, I’ve invited many renowned physicians to treat him. Unfortunately, most of them took one look and said he was beyond saving. Some reluctantly prescribed remedies to try anyway, while others simply turned and left without even taking their consultation fee.” Mu Qingzhu followed him inside, shaking her head helplessly as she looked at the motionless Sky Splitting Tiger on the bed. “Brother Mu Feng, who exactly is this person to you?”

“An enemy, a friend, a brother!”

Mu Feng paused, then spoke gravely, “Big Brother Sky Splitting Tiger was originally a hunter in the mountains. Because of a misunderstanding, we fought fiercely at the Back Mountain. We battled for three rounds, evenly matched with no clear winner. As we fought, we developed mutual respect and became friends. In the end, we even swore brotherhood. Over the years, the people I truly admire can be counted on one hand, and Big Brother Sky Splitting Tiger is one of them.”

“If even Brother Mu Feng admires him, he must be a true hero. It’s such a pity he ended up like this! The renowned physician in the city, Zhao Yizhen, has already said he won’t live past five days and told us to prepare for the worst. Sigh!” Mu Qingzhu let out a quiet sigh.

Within the large Mu Manor family, despite having many siblings, from a young age, the only one she truly respected was her impoverished cousin, Mu Feng. He was disciplined, self-reliant, and filial. Usually calm and low-key, but when real problems arose, he would step forward without hesitation, no matter how difficult. Although they were both direct descendants of Mu Manor, he was completely different from that playboy cousin Mu Qingyuan.

“Zhao Yizhen?”

Mu Feng gave a faint smile. Most so-called renowned physicians probably weren’t even as capable as Jing Wushuang, a seemingly frail woman.

Seeing that Mu Qingzhu beside him still lacked experience, he didn’t say more after smiling. He reached out and took out a Yang Soul Pill. Instantly, the room filled with fragrance, and the air was thick with an enchanting aroma accompanied by waves of immense pure Yang Energy. He gently opened Sky Splitting Tiger’s mouth and placed the pill inside.

“Brother Mu Feng, what is this?”

Mu Qingzhu widened her beautiful eyes and playfully took deep breaths of the fragrant air. The Spiritual Power within her began to spin faster, and before long, she felt as if she were on the verge of a breakthrough, surprising and delighting her.

If just a few whiffs of the lingering fragrance could have such an effect, what would happen if she swallowed the entire pill? Wouldn’t her cultivation skyrocket by decades, or even centuries, in an instant?

“The Yang Soul Pill, a legendary supreme pill said to bring the dead back to life.”

Mu Feng hesitated briefly, then took out another Yang Soul Pill and handed it to the captivated Mu Qingzhu. “Qingzhu, you’ve worked hard during this time. My elder brother’s home is humble, and I have nothing good to give you. Consider this pill an early birthday gift from me.”

“Mmm, it smells so good! Brother Mu Feng, if only I could have one every day, that would be amazing!”

Mu Qingzhu, clever and spirited, couldn’t bear to swallow it right away. She held the Yang Soul Pill to her nose and took a playful, deep breath. Instantly, threads of pure Yang Energy seeped into her body through her nostrils. Her face flushed, and the energy within her surged, making the signs of a breakthrough to the Middle Mortal Realm increasingly evident. She felt euphoric, as if she were about to ascend to the heavens in broad daylight.

“Qingzhu, imagine your body is filthy, covered in leeches, and you’re sitting on a raging fire, burning this dirty body to ashes!”

As soon as Mu Feng saw Mu Qingzhu’s state, he knew she was on the brink of a breakthrough. If she pushed through with determination, her Spiritual Soul would emerge from her body, breaking through to the Middle Mortal Realm. If she didn’t seize this opportunity, she wouldn’t know when the next chance would come.

Hu…

As soon as Mu Feng finished speaking, a wave of heat emanated from Mu Qingzhu. Her face grew redder, and her skin seemed to burn intensely. Although she was usually clever and playful and didn’t practice diligently, her comprehension was exceptional, and she grasped things instantly.

“Good!”

Mu Feng exclaimed in approval, then continued in a serious tone, “Now, imagine you’ve come to a tranquil deep mountain, standing under a high waterfall. Cold, clear spring water cascades from above, washing away every bit of filth from your body. From the inside out, your body becomes pure and flawless, without a single impurity!”

Mu Qingzhu’s flushed face suddenly cooled. The scorching heat quickly faded, replaced by a refreshing coolness. It was as if she were standing under a waterfall just as Mu Feng had described, pure and flawless.

“Good, very good. Qingzhu, now imagine yourself standing on the Heavenward Platform, looking down at the white clouds and the earth below. Take a leap and jump…”

Mu Feng shouted loudly, teaching Mu Qingzhu the secret technique of the Yinfeng Sect—the Impurity Contemplation of the Visualization Great Art—to help her break through the bottleneck that had stalled her for years.

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Qingzhu’s body trembled, and her pulsating Spiritual Soul finally burst forth from her body. With his help, she successfully broke through to the Middle Mortal Realm in one go!

“Alright, Qingzhu, don’t rush to wander around just yet. Sit down and meditate to consolidate your Middle Mortal Realm foundation!”

Mu Qingzhu’s astonishing talent even surprised Mu Feng. He pressed his hand in the air, pushing her Spiritual Soul back into her body, and instructed her seriously. Then, he turned his attention to observing the changes in his elder brother Sky Splitting Tiger, who lay on the bed. From the Early Mortal Realm to the Mortal Realm Peak, he had progressed step by step with a solid foundation. He understood what Mu Qingzhu needed most at this moment.

Merely inhaling a few breaths of the Yang Energy emitted by the Yang Soul Pill had allowed the perceptive Mu Qingzhu to break through her bottleneck. However, Sky Splitting Tiger, who had swallowed the entire Yang Soul Pill, showed no changes. He continued to lie quietly on the bed, still breathing faintly as if on the verge of death.

Could it be that even the Yang Soul Pill was ineffective?

Seeing that Sky Splitting Tiger showed no improvement, Mu Feng felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.

After all the hardships and life-threatening risks to obtain the legendary Yang Soul Pill, what was it all for?

Speeding up his own cultivation and enhancing his strength were secondary; the main goal was to wake up Sky Splitting Tiger. Who would have thought that the pill, reputed to bring the dead back to life, would have no effect after being swallowed?

“Could it be that his injuries are too severe and one pill isn’t enough?”

Mu Feng hesitated for a moment, then took out the last Yang Soul Pill.

Sect Leader Murong had given him three Yang Soul Pills in total. One had been given to Sky Splitting Tiger, one to Mu Qingzhu, and this last one he had originally planned to save for a critical moment when breaking through to the Elite Realm. Now, seeing that Sky Splitting Tiger’s condition showed no improvement, he brought it out without hesitation!