Chapter 26: The New Dragon Girl

  The Spring Sun Melting Snow technique was exceptionally wondrous, living up to its name. As Wu Ming absorbed the internal energy, his palm actually produced a warm current and whirlwind similar to a gentle spring breeze.

  At first, Xiaolongnü realized that her true energy was constantly flowing out of her body. Even if she seemed as calm as water on the surface, in her heart, she couldn't help but feel terrified. However, she pretended to be cold and detached, not uttering a single word.

  Right after that, she felt the warm and cozy sensation in her chest. Although the true energy inside her was surging out and constantly flowing away, her body didn't feel uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, it was as if she was bathing in a gentle spring breeze, feeling a unique kind of comfort.

  In addition, Little Dragon Maiden is a well-developed but still immature young girl. With years of practicing the Yin-yang skill of the Ancient Tomb Sect, her body can be said to be extremely sensitive.

  Now the most sensitive part of her chest was covered by Wu Ming's small hand, and even though he was just a half-grown child, it still made her feel a strange sensation, she couldn't help but blush profusely, after fiercely staring at Wu Ming for a moment, she simply closed her eyes, only to have her pretty face slowly turn red.

  The candlelight was dim, and Wu Ming couldn't see the subtle changes in Little Dragon Girl's face. Seeing her suddenly glare and then close her eyes, he thought she had given up all hope and his heart regretted his previous decision even more.

  It's no use regretting now that it's already been done, Wu Ming knew he could only try his best to make up for it in the time that followed.

  As time passed, the gentle and icy inner power on Little Dragon Girl's body gradually diminished, and her originally pale skin also gradually became rosy.

  The absorbed internal energy grew more and more, the meridians also expanded under the impact of this internal energy, Wu Ming's cultivation had unknowingly increased by more than double.

  Until the little dragon girl's body no longer had a trace of soft internal energy, Wu Ming finally stopped and let go, but his heart was increasingly uneasy, not daring to face the little dragon girl who closed her eyes, fearing that from now on the two would become strangers.

  Actually, Wu Ming didn't know that this wild idea had unexpectedly achieved a very good effect, it just hadn't shown up yet.

  Fortunately, Wu Ming had always been an optimist. No matter how difficult it was, he dared to face it head-on. Moreover, he believed in himself and thought that as long as he explained things clearly to Little Dragon Girl, she would definitely forgive his reckless behavior earlier.

  Then Wu Ming apologized, "Master sister, I'm sorry. It's all my fault for not telling you earlier and intentionally provoking you with words. Actually, I had a reason to absorb the true energy from your body, it was all for your own good."

  The little dragon girl lost the inner strength she had cultivated for many years, and was already out of breath. Now hearing Wu Ming still speaking so glibly, she felt increasingly disappointed and angry, unable to help but open her eyes, shouting: "For my own good? Master... Yang, you're simply talking nonsense, spouting rubbish, I'll never believe you again!"

  "Sister... you... you're actually angry, this is simply too good." After being scolded by Little Dragon Girl, Wu Ming not only didn't feel regretful, but instead excitedly shouted out loud, which undoubtedly proved that his previous wild imagination was actually on the right track.

  It is said that if one does not explode in silence, he will perish in silence.

  Xiaolongnv has always lived in the ancient tomb, should be a naive and romantic girl, but because of her master's orders and cultivation, she artificially controls her emotions, which is equivalent to forcibly suppressing her nature.

  The Kung Fu of the Ancient Tomb Sect was originally a path of yin, softness and coldness. Adding to that, Little Dragon Girl had been cultivating on the Cold Jade Bed since she was young, her nature was well suppressed by this inner energy. This also caused her heart to be as still as water, without any ripples or waves, seemingly indifferent to everything.

  Suddenly, Wu Ming completely absorbed the suppressed internal force, and with his anxious heart, he could no longer control his emotions, which burst out.

  "You, with the surname Yang, stop gloating here. You've taken away all my internal energy. Shouldn't I be angry?" Little Dragon Girl's eyebrows rose in a stern expression, but since she never scolded people, her words naturally lacked a harsh tone.

  "Sister, you really misunderstood me..." Wu Ming usually thought himself to be eloquent, but at this moment, he was somewhat tongue-tied, mainly because he cared too much about Little Dragon Girl and was worried.

  "Don't call me sister again, I don't have a brother like you..." As she said this, Little Dragon Girl thought back to the past half year of their interactions, and the attachment in her heart had turned into disappointment and heartache. Tears couldn't help but flow from her eyes.

  "Silly sister, don't cry, I'm still the same me, nothing has changed..." Seeing Xiaolongnü suddenly tear up, Wu Ming felt both delighted and heartbroken, and couldn't help but take a step forward, embracing Xiaolongnü who was leaning against the stone wall.

  "Let me go, let me go..." was being tightly hugged by Wu Ming this little kid, Little Dragon Maiden could not move, could only loudly scold.

  "Sister, I won't let go, I won't release you unless you listen to my explanation." Wu Ming didn't let go, instead he hugged her even tighter and acted like a spoiled child.

  "Let go of me first, then I'll listen to your explanation; otherwise, I won't listen to anything..."

  "Alright, just listen to my explanation and I'll let you go for now."

  Wu Ming indeed kept his word and let go of himself. Only then did the little dragon girl secretly breathe a sigh of relief, coldly saying: "Alright, speak up, I'll see how you explain."

  "Sister, before I explain, listen to a phrase first. The Way of Heaven..." Wu Ming slowly recited the incantation from the internal skill section of the Nine Yin Manual.

  "What a profound and mysterious mantra." After practicing martial arts for so many years, Little Dragon Maiden knew that this technique was no ordinary skill as soon as she heard the mantra.

  "Sister Shifu, this is the Nine Yin Manual, the most powerful martial art in the world. I wanted to absorb your internal energy because I was worried that the Nine Yin Manual would conflict with the internal energy of the Ancient Tomb Sect."

  "Is this the Nine Yin Scripture?"

  "Hmm, back then, the debate at Mount Hua was about competing for the Nine Yin Manual. In the end, it was seized by Wang Chongyang and engraved in this ancient tomb. Fortunately, I stumbled upon it unintentionally."

  Actually, when Wu Ming recited the Nine Yin Manual to Little Dragon Girl, she felt that he didn't seem to be lying. Otherwise, after draining her internal energy, why would he bother to explain such a profound martial art to her?

  But Little Dragon Girl couldn't understand why Wu Ming didn't tell her clearly before, and instead said those heartless words. So she couldn't help but ask: "If that's the case, then why did you seal my acupoints earlier and say those ruthless things?"

  "Sister, regarding this point, firstly I was worried you wouldn't agree, secondly actually I wanted to intentionally provoke you, because I don't want you to always be so cold and icy, I hope to see a you who can laugh and cry, who can be happy and angry, with normal emotions."

  "Was I really that unpleasant before?"

  "No, sister, I didn't dislike your cold demeanor before, I just hope you can be happy and joyful now, do you understand what I mean?"

  "Is it really so?"

  "This is true, every word of it comes from my heart. If you don't believe me, Sister, I can swear to heaven. If I, Yang Wuming, have told even half a lie, may I be struck by five thunderbolts and never..."

  "Don't say..."

  "Sister, you're too good to me... *mua*" As he gazed at the lovely and delicate Little Dragon Girl right in front of him, Wu Ming couldn't help but lightly peck her cheek.

  "Junior brother, you..." Little Dragon Girl never thought that Wu Ming would suddenly kiss her, her face instantly turned red, but in her heart she felt a strange and indescribable feeling, recalling how he had previously touched her chest lightly, her heart was like a deer running wildly.

  "Sister, I didn't do it on purpose... Let me unlock your acupoints first." Wu Ming secretly felt pleased with himself. Being a child was great, acting cute and spoiled, giving kisses and hugs, none of these were considered a big deal.

  "Slap......" Wu Ming had just opened up Little Dragon Maiden's acupoints when he received a slap on the face.

  "Ouch, Master Sister, why did you hit me?" Wu Ming intentionally cried out in pain. In fact, after Little Dragon Girl lost her internal energy, she didn't have much strength left, and besides, she couldn't bear to use force, so this slap didn't hurt at all.

  "Hmph, who told you to seal my acupoints and infuriate me? I won't be able to vent the anger in my heart if I don't hit you."

  "Good sister, you've hit and scolded me, now shouldn't your anger be gone?"

  "It's not that easy, the inner strength I've cultivated for many years was stolen by you, even my calm and peaceful state of mind was completely destroyed. You think I'll just let you off like this? Don't even think about it!"

  "Good sister, spare me, at most, I'll return all my internal energy to you later." Wu Ming suddenly thought of it. In "Black Eagle Legend", Gong Sun Yin had used the Spring Yang Fusion Snow technique to transfer part of her internal energy to Mu Rong Zhi. If Gong Sun Yin could do it, then he should be able to as well.

  "Do you have a way?" Little Dragon Girl was overjoyed. A martial artist without internal energy is like losing their foundation.

  "Of course, since I can absorb your inner energy, I can naturally return it to you. However, before that, you must first practice the Nine Yin Scripture."

  "Alright, I'll believe you for now. By the way, you haven't told Shifu's sister yet, what kind of internal energy absorption technique that is."

  "This is called Spring Sun Melting Snow Skill, it's a very wonderful skill. If you want to learn, I can teach you in the future."

  "This skill is good, but it's too sinister and can harm others. I won't learn it. Don't mention it to anyone else casually, and be careful when using it, got it?"

  "I understand, Shifu." Wu Ming was somewhat speechless. The ancients were indeed more stubborn than modern people, but this was also an unavoidable fact.

  Next, Little Dragon Girl began practicing the Nine Yin Manual according to Wu Ming's oral instructions.

  Compared to Granny Sun, Little Dragon Girl has a huge advantage in terms of talent and age. Moreover, with her dantian being emptied, she was like an empty valley, and surprisingly, she learned the internal skills part of the Nine Yin Manual in just a short while.

  "Ding Dong!"

  "You have completed the Book Spirit System task [Rebuilding After a Setback], and as a reward, you received one Book Spirit Storage Box."