Demoness, where are you Fleeing to?
Chapter 374 - 313: Still Need to Dual Cultivate_1

Chapter 374: Chapter 313: Still Need to Dual Cultivate_1

"Hanyun?" Li Xuan turned around, looking surprised at Jiang Hanyun. "How come you’re here?"

"I was just in Zhuque Hall, and followed you here."

Jiang Hanyun looked at the box carried by Peng Fulai and Zhang Taishan with complicated eyes hidden behind a black veil.

Li Xuan thought she was unsatisfied, and hurriedly explained, "The Court is considering moving me to Beijing to investigate a case, and I might have to leave tonight. I was planning to find Auntie Jiang first, to set our marriage. As for the rituals of the marital contract, nothing will be missed. My mother―"

"Stop!"

Her face hidden behind the veil turned even rosier, "Who said anything about a marital contract?"

She glanced at Peng Fulai and Zhang Taishan, then swiftly stepped onto a nearby building, "Come with me, I have something to tell you."

Li Xuan was a bit puzzled, but still followed.

Although his cultivation was a few realms below Jiang Hanyun, his recent months of visualizing ’Nuclear Fusion’ have resulted in a surge in his Thunderbolt and Dari Essence. Now, whether it’s speed or endurance, he will not lose to the current Jiang Hanyun.

When the two arrived at the south city wall, Jiang Hanyun finally stopped. Li Xuan also followed her and asked with some concern, "Hanyun, you couldn’t possibly be saying that we can’t stop the transformation into a demon, could you?"

At this time, there happened to be a Qianzong leading a team of soldiers inspecting the city wall. When he spotted the two of them from a distance, he immediately turned around, "Let’s go back and look again."

He could probably guess who the veiled female xiaowei was. As for the man, who in Nanjing City does not recognize Li Xuan, the well-known Earl Jingan?

"No, it’s still very early. The elixir that you gave me was very useful."

Jiang Hanyun shook her head then stared coldly at Li Xuan, "Did you originally plan to marry both me and Yunrou?"

Li Xuan thought for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, that was my plan. I’ve already discussed it with my father, and asked to take on the responsibilities of a distant cousin who has no heirs. Hanyun, don’t blame me for being greedy."

The so-called having multiple wives, it was a story from the Spring and Autumn Period.

Since Confucianism dominated the world, men were only allowed to have one legal wife.

The Jin Dynasty was influenced by neo-Confucianist thought, and the rules in this area were even stricter. The children of concubines not only had no right to inheritance but were also liable to any abuse. They truly had no status at all, when the main wife was eating, the concubine had to stand by and serve.

Even the so-called ’Parallel Wives’ popular among the people was not recognized officially.

However, there were exceptions that were officially recognized.

That was to inherit two familial lines, a special form of inheritance in which one son can succeed his brother’s line. This is also known as ’one son inherits after two’, that is, two legitimate wives’ children, each inheriting from two clans.

Li Xuan happened to have a distant cousin who had no heirs to this day.

"Inherit two familial lines?" Jiang Hanyun’s face finally relaxed a little, then she snickered, "Why would I blame you? There are many men in this world who have multiple wives."

However, she then changed the subject, "I heard about Yunrou’s situation. Since she’s going to inherit the Tianshi’s mansion, she can’t possibly marry you. So now, you’re not planning to inherit two familial lines anymore, right?"

"Of course, inheriting two family lines was just a temporary measure." While Li Xuan spoke, he frowned slightly, feeling that something was odd about Jiang Hanyun’s tone.

"But I don’t want to!" Jiang Hanyun clenched her fists, staring at him, "Don’t you dare propose to me or I’ll turn against you."

Jiang Hanyun thought to herself that she would never agree! This love, this marriage, felt like a charity from others, how could she possibly accept it?

Stunned for a moment at her words, Li Xuan then gave a bitter laugh. This was just like Jiang Hanyun.

After a brief hesitation, he said solemnly, "Xiaowei, do you think I want to marry you just to help you stop the transformation into a fox? Then you are mistaken. I truly like you, Xiaowei. I love your straightforwardness, your independence, your pureness, and your righteousness. I love everything about you, Hanyun―"

Jiang Hanyun had intended to scoff at him secretly. After all, he was known for his many affections. But when she heard the latter part of what Li Xuan said, her heart gave a sudden jerk, starting a violent throb.

"Stop! Stop! Stop!" Jiang Hanyun felt a wave of heat all over her body, and she feared that if she let Li Xuan go on, she would never be able to reject him again.

"In any case, I won’t accept!"

Seeing Li Xuan frown as if he wanted to say something, she quickly raised her hand, "Let me finish first! You feel guilty, don’t you, and you don’t want to see me turn into a half-demon, right? If so, why not cultivate the secret technique together? Not like we necessarily have to get married."

Li Xuan choked a little, thinking about the secret techniques he had seen to prevent demonisation: "But―"

Jiang Hanyun blushed as she interrupted, "Indeed, no matter which secret technique it is, we both need to exchange a part of the original essence in our souls, and our souls need to fuse. This is a relationship even closer than husband and wife. But if I don’t even care about turning into a fox, why would I care about status? In any case, I won’t get married in the future."

As she said this, she hesitantly looked at Li Xuan and finally gritted her teeth and stated, "I don’t like you either, don’t entertain thoughts about me."

Li Xuan was taken aback, he had always thought Jiang Hanyun secretly liked him, was he just imagining things?

He scratched his head with a bitter smile, thinking there was nothing he could do in this situation.

"So when do we start practicing this secret technique?"

"The sooner the better, preferably starting today."

Jiang Hanyun displayed the spirit of an Iron-blooded Shura, once a decision was made, there was no hesitation or delay. She took a book from her sleeve and held it up in front of Li Xuan.

"This is ’Shentian duality cultivation method’, a culmination of modifications and improvements that my father made from over twenty secret techniques he collected. You can have a look."

Li Xuan instantly grabbed it and began flipping through the thin book.

He found that ’Shentian duality cultivation method’ was divided into three parts. The first part was similar to other secret techniques, where both people exchanged some fundamental substances from their Shenpo.

This method was not a cure but a temporary solution to halt Jiang Hanyun’s transformation into a fox. If the two couldn’t exchange their Shenpo within half a year, the part of the Shenpo given to the other party would shrink, greatly affecting both.

Moreover, there was another problem. Once the practice of the secret technique was terminated, Jiang Hanyun’s transformation would become irreversible.

The second part involved ’Qi circulation’ and ’blood exchange’, almost akin to dual cultivation. Both had to let each other’s Zhenyuan and Mana circulate in their bodies, effectively swapping each other’s main technique.

Not only could this prevent the ’monsterfication’, but they could also benefit from each other’s skills. For instance, Jiang Hanyun’s dual cultivation of strength and thunder, thunder aside, but her cultivation in strength was something Li Xuan very much coveted. He could benefit from ’Qi circulation’ without making an effort.

Furthermore, Jiang Hanyun also had to acquire a specific type of blood from Li Xuan every month.

This was significantly different from other methods to prevent ’monsterfication’. The difference lies in Jiang Yunqi, who did not intend to completely eliminate Jiang Hanyun’s monster vein, but rather planned to cultivate and solidify it.

This would require acquiring a specific type of blood from Li Xuan to further strengthen Jiang Hanyun’s human bloodline.

Surprisingly, the third part required both parties to truly merge as one, essentially ’doing the deed’.

By completing this step, Jiang Hanyun would genuinely acquire the spirit fox’s bloodline, allowing her to shift between human and monster at will. This not only boosted her cultivation greatly but also brought about various benefits.

If this third step could be halted at a crucial moment, it could become the key for Jiang Hanyun to reach the heavenly level.

Li Xuan could also benefit from this, acquiring a divine ability from the spirit fox.

Li Xuan’s eyes shone, thinking that problems still had to be solved by ’doing the deed’.

He could not help but look at Jiang Hanyun expectantly: "No wonder Uncle Jiang, the prospect of ’Shentian duality cultivation method’ is really alluring, when do we start practicing the third part?"

"Beat it!" Jiang Hanyun’s face turned as red as blood, "We only need to complete the... the second part."

The first part of ’Shentian duality cultivation method’ could effectively buy her a considerable amount of time. Jiang Hanyun was confident that within seven to eight years, she could attempt to break through to the heavenly level.

However, she was also intrigued by Li Xuan’s ’blending of ice and thunder’ and ’Superconductive Style’ and wanted to seize the opportunity to acquire his cultivation of ice technique.

Li Xuan looked at Jiang Hanyun, an amused smile on his face.

He could probably guess Jiang Hanyun’s thoughts, that she coveted his Cold Evil and Nine Quiets. This could further strengthen the monster veins in Jiang Hanyun’s body, inevitably forcing her to practice the third part eventually.

Probably thinking of using the opportunity of breaking through to the heavenly level to remodel her body with the help of the force of Yuan from heaven and earth. But was it as easy as she thought? She better not mess it up in the end.

"Fine! But the first round of soul exchange takes a long time, at least a day. However, I estimate I have to board a north-bound ship tonight. So, if you’ll be free in the next few days, accompany me on the trip and we can complete the first part of the secret technique on the ship."

As Li Xuan was saying this, he saw a golden light flying from afar.

With a single glance, he knew it was a message from the Fumo Zongguan. He took the message in his hands and a look of surprise crossed his eyes, "I can’t wait until tonight, I might have to set off soon."

He got everything he requested from the Fumo Zongguan, Dragon Beard Tiger. Every proposal was approved.

This included promoting Luo Yan, Peng Fulai and Zhang Yue and transferring them to Beijing, the promise of twenty secondary spellcasters, and the allocation of fifty middle-ranked magical instruments, etc.

Li Xuan couldn’t help but have a headache. On the one hand, he regretted that his conditions were too low. On the other hand, he was worried about this case involving the crown prince that would further entangle him with Earl Chengyi in the court battle between Emperor Jingtai and Emperor Zhengtong.