34: Chapter 34 Pure Yang Essence

Her beautiful eyes widened all of a sudden, like two round crystal beads.

She stared at Ye Xiaoyao for quite a while before speaking: "You actually want to eat the Spirit Fish I raised?"

Her tone was full of disbelief, and even carried a hint of annoyance.

Ye Xiaoyao chuckled, rubbed his hands together, and replied:

"Don't be angry, Your Highness. Aren't Spirit Fish raised to be eaten? Besides, I can make them taste exceptionally good."

"Hmph!"

Ji Chanxi let out a soft huff from her nose, crossing her arms over her small chest.

She looked very delicate and charming.

"Can you even make a spirit meal? Don't you dare ruin my precious fish."

"Of course I can!"

Ye Xiaoyao puffed out his chest and declared with absolute certainty:

"I am a Great Master of culinary arts, and I'm not just boasting."

This was truly no idle boast.

In his previous life, he had become famous in his social circle precisely because of his culinary skills, and he had successfully attracted the attention of quite a few wealthy women.

Although he later discovered that most of those wealthy women were only after his handsome appearance, the skill itself was genuine.

Ji Chanxi looked him up and down, nodded slightly, and the corners of her mouth seemed to curve upward:

"Fine then. Go ahead and catch some to make into a spirit meal. I'd like to have a taste; I haven't had a spirit meal in a long time."

Having received permission, Ye Xiaoyao instantly perked up.

He walked to the edge of the pond in two or three steps. Those few Early Stage Qi Refinement Spirit Fish were still slowly nibbling on water plants, completely unaware of the approaching danger.

Ye Xiaoyao pinched a spell seal and muttered something under his breath.

A pale blue light flew from his fingertips, landed in the pool, and transformed into a net of light, easily scooping up the four fattest Spirit Fish.

The strength of an Early Stage Qi Refinement Spirit Fish was equivalent to that of a Disciple at the Early Stage of Qi Refining.

It was even worse, as low-level Spirit Beasts had not yet gained intelligence.

In front of Ye Xiaoyao, a Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivator, they didn't even have room to struggle.

As he released a slight bit of spiritual pressure, the three Spirit Fish rolled their eyes and died on the spot.

"Let's go, time to cook."

Ye Xiaoyao grabbed the fish by their tails and walked toward his side room.

Ji Chanxi followed behind, her eyes fixed on those fish, her expression complex—as if she were reluctant, yet also expectant.

There was a small kitchen next to the side room that was rarely used.

Ye Xiaoyao dug out some pots and pans, washed them clean, and began his performance.

Ji Chanxi leaned against the door frame watching. At first, she still had a look of scrutiny, but slowly, her eyes changed.

Ye Xiaoyao's movements were unbelievably skillful.

Scaling, gutting, and cleaning—it was all done in one go.

He threw one fish into a pot to stew soup. He cut another into sections, preparing to pan-fry them. Finally, he skewered the last two whole fish on iron spits and placed them over the fire to roast slowly.

What surprised Ji Chanxi the most were the seasonings.

Ye Xiaoyao took out several small bottles from his Storage Pouch, which contained powders of various colors.

Some she recognized, but others she had never seen before.

"Where did you get these?" she couldn't help but ask.

"I blended them myself," Ye Xiaoyao replied without lifting his head, focused on turning the grilled fish.

"I made them based on memories from when I was in the mortal world. This seasoning powder took me quite a lot of effort; I had to find several kinds of spices to grind it out."

The flames licked the fish bodies, fat dripped down, and a sizzling sound rang out.

Ye Xiaoyao sprinkled on a handful of secret seasoning powder and added a few other spices.

Suddenly, an indescribable aroma exploded.

That scent was incredibly overbearing, drilling straight into people's noses.

The charred fragrance of the grilled fish mixed with the unique freshness of the spices, and it even carried an indescribable spicy aroma.

The stewed fish soup also started bubbling, the milky white broth rolling and emitting a rich and delicious scent.

Ji Chanxi was already capable of semi-fasting, and occasionally eating a bigu pill was enough for her.

But at this moment, her throat moved involuntarily.

It smelled so good!!

Half an hour later, the spirit meal was served.

A pot of milky white Spirit Fish soup, with green onion floating on the surface.

A plate of golden, crispy fried fish fillets, with a charred crust and tender white meat inside.

And two whole fish roasted until they were charred on the outside and tender on the inside, glistening with oil and sprinkled with seasonings.

Ye Xiaoyao set the bowls and chopsticks and made a gesture of invitation: "Your Highness, would you like to taste?"

Ji Chanxi sat down at the dining table, stared at the dishes again and again, and finally spoke:

"I didn't expect you to be so skilled. To think these ordinary Spirit Fish could be made into this; it seems you don't spend little time in the kitchen."

When she said this, her eyes were shining, and there was an unconcealable smile on her face.

That appearance was like a different person from her usual cold Saintess image.

She was actually quite cute!

Ye Xiaoyao found it funny, but on the surface, he remained serious:

"Yes, Your Highness. Before I entered the Sect to Cultivate, I loved tinkering with these things in the mortal world. If Your Highness thinks it's okay, please have a taste."

Ji Chanxi was no longer reserved.

She picked up her chopsticks, picked up a piece of fried fish fillet, blew on it carefully, and put it into her mouth.

Her eyes widened all of a sudden.

The skin was crispy, crunching when bitten.

The fish meat inside was exceptionally fresh and tender, almost melting in the mouth.

The faint Spiritual Qi contained in the Spirit Fish itself was completely stimulated, mixed with the fragrance of the seasonings, blooming in layers in her mouth.

"Is it good?" Ye Xiaoyao asked.

Ji Chanxi didn't speak, just nodded vigorously, and scooped another spoonful of fish soup.

The soup was milky white, the texture rich and mellow; it was so delicious it could make one's tongue fall off.

The two ate with their heads down for a while.

Ji Chanxi only then seemed to remember something; she put down her chopsticks and cleared her throat:

"By the way, if I hadn't requested the Revered Master to spare you just now, you would have been punished long ago."

She tried hard to put on a serious expression, but there was still a bit of oil on the corner of her mouth, making her look completely unthreatening.

"Considering your good attitude in admitting your mistake and the fact that you made such a table of spirit meal, I won't hold this against you anymore," she said.

Ye Xiaoyao followed suit and thanked her: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Ji Chanxi didn't care about his thanks and gave a light huff.

She picked up another piece of fish, then asked as if remembering something: "You asked me who the Revered Master was just now?"

Ye Xiaoyao nodded: "That Grandmaster... this Disciple has indeed never met her."

"Oh, it's normal that you don't know." Ji Chanxi picked out the fish bones in a leisurely manner.

"You are an Outer Sect Disciple at the Qi Refinement Stage, and you haven't been in the Sect for long, so naturally you wouldn't know. The Revered Master is the Sect Master of our Sect, Liu Yunshuang."

The chopsticks in Ye Xiaoyao's hand almost fell onto the table.

The Sect Master of the Yin Yang Sect!!!

Although the Yin Yang Sect was a first-rate power in the Southern Border, looking at the entire Qiongming Realm, it could only be considered a second-rate power.

After all, the highest cultivation level in the Yin Yang Sect was only a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator at the Middle Stage; there were no Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators at the Late Stage, let alone Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators.

And the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators in the Sect were all Grand Elders, so Core Formation Stage Cultivators were already the managers of the Sect.

Although Ye Xiaoyao had long known that the Yin Yang Sect Revered Master was named Liu Yunshuang and was a Cultivator at the Peak of the Late Stage of Core Formation, he had never thought he would meet her in that way.

He had seen the Sect Master's body, yet he could still sit here alive and well eating fish.

Was his luck a bit too good?

Ji Chanxi looked at his dumbstruck appearance and giggled:

"What? Are you scared?"

Ye Xiaoyao nodded honestly.

"It doesn't matter." Ji Chanxi waved her hand and said: "Since the Revered Master said she forgives you, she won't pursue it further. She always keeps her word, so rest assured."

Ye Xiaoyao finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still muttering in his heart.

He ladled another bowl of soup for Ji Chanxi and asked tentatively: "Your Highness, what exactly did you say to the Sect Master at that time? How did she forgive me so easily?"

Ji Chanxi blinked, revealing a sly smile: "What? You want to know?"

"I want to, of course I want to."

"Alright then." Ji Chanxi put down her chopsticks and looked at him, resting her chin on her hand.

"Anyway, you have already taken the Obedience Gu, so it doesn't matter if I tell you."

She paused, seemingly organizing her language, and then spoke:

"Actually, the day you were on the matchmaking platform, you awakened the Pure Yang Sacred Body. I sensed it, which is why I came to find you and recruited you as my Dao Companion."

Although Ye Xiaoyao had guessed it long ago, hearing the confirmation with his own ears still made his heart tighten.

It really was a Sacred Body.

"So that's how it is." He muttered: "No wonder my body had so many changes, and my Cultivation has been much faster."

Since reading that secret records of the sacred body, he had learned more about Sacred Bodies.

So, hearing the words "Pure Yang Sacred Body" now, his surprise lasted only for a moment before turning into calmness.

"But why is Your Highness so interested in my Sacred Body?" Ye Xiaoyao asked.

"Insisting on recruiting me as a Dao Companion? Could it be..."

A terrible thought arose in his heart.

Could it be that she wanted to use him as a Cauldron for Cultivation?

"Hmph~~!" Ji Chanxi interrupted his wild thoughts.

"Do you think I want to use you as a Cauldron? Of course not. I'm not one of those people from the Joyful Union Sect who walk the Evil Path.

The Yin and Yang Cultivation Technique that our Sect Master practices emphasizes men and women Cultivating together and growing together; we don't do such things that harm others for our own benefit."

She rolled her eyes at Ye Xiaoyao and continued: "I just need to borrow something from you."

"Something?" Ye Xiaoyao was puzzled.

Ji Chanxi's face suddenly turned red, and her voice lowered:

"I... I happen to possess the Pure Yin Sacred Body, which corresponds to the Pure Yang Sacred Body, and I have a Yin Spiritual Root.

When I reach the Core Formation Stage, I need a pure yang object to harmonize, and the essence of pure yang that you possess is exactly what I am looking for."

Ye Xiaoyao suddenly realized.

So that was it.

It really was a plot against him!!!

"What exactly is this essence of pure yang?" He feigned ignorance.

Ji Chanxi's face turned even redder, like a ripe peach.

She lowered her head, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "Idiot, the essence of pure yang is... is that."

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes glanced rapidly at Ye Xiaoyao's lower body, then quickly moved away.

Ye Xiaoyao was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and an awkward smile appeared on his face:

"Ahem... so it's that..."

"After you awakened the Pure Yang Sacred Body, you will possess three great pure yang objects." Ji Chanxi tried to calm herself down and continued to explain.

"The first is the Pure Yang Qi, which is the masculine aura that faintly radiates from your body.

The second is the essence of pure yang, and the third is the Pure Yang Power.

The day you punched that Disciple who was approaching the Perfection of Qi Refining and sent him flying, that was the credit of the Pure Yang Power.

That is one of the most overbearing powers in the Cultivation world, which is why your strength has become so strong now."

Ye Xiaoyao listened and nodded, his heart suddenly enlightened.

No wonder he sent Lu Guan flying with one punch that day; he had been wondering about it himself.

He thought of the changes in the female Cultivators' attitudes toward him after his body changed.

For example, Cao Sini's sudden enthusiasm, so he asked: "Then the Pure Yang Qi is the aura on me that attracts female Cultivators?"

"Exactly." Ji Chanxi nodded.

"The Pure Yang Qi has a natural attraction to female Cultivators, especially those who practice Yin-attribute Cultivation Techniques, so you might... need to be careful in the future."

When she said this, her expression was a bit strange, as if she wanted to laugh but was holding it in.

Ye Xiaoyao touched his nose, suddenly thought of something, and a wicked smile appeared on his face:

"Then Your Highness wants the essence of pure yang from me, why not take it now? I can give it to Your Highness right now."

He gave Ji Chanxi a look.

Ji Chanxi's face turned red again, and she grabbed a chopstick and threw it over:

"In your dreams! No, you must wait until you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage for the essence of pure yang to exert its maximum harmonizing effect.

Otherwise, why do you think I gave you so many Medicinal Pills to improve your Cultivation?"

Ye Xiaoyao tilted his head to dodge the chopstick and chuckled.

After the joke, he stopped asking.

The two continued to enjoy the Spirit Fish feast, and the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.

Ji Chanxi ate with great satisfaction, her eyes squinting into crescent shapes.

Ye Xiaoyao looked at her and thought to himself:

This Saintess, while cold on the surface, is actually quite easy to get along with.

After eating and drinking her fill, Ji Chanxi left with satisfaction.

Before leaving, she specifically instructed: "Cultivate well, and reach the Foundation Establishment Stage early."

Ye Xiaoyao tidied up the bowls and chopsticks, returned to the bedroom, and sat cross-legged.

He closed his eyes, but did not immediately enter meditation, instead savoring the conversation just now.

Pure Yang Sacred Body. Pure Yin Sacred Body. essence of pure yang. And that Sect Master who had seen his body.

This Cultivation world was indeed more interesting than he had imagined.

He shook his head, cast aside distracting thoughts, and began to operate his Cultivation Technique.

Spiritual Qi surged from all directions, poured into his Meridians, and bit by bit, transformed into pure spiritual energy.