Chen Nan's heart remained restless for a long time!
Since the incident that night, he had been suffering from severe psychological trauma!
The Ancestral Cauldron had never reacted again!
But now…
This was a good omen!
At this moment, Ruo Lan, held in his arms, let out a murmur: "You're carrying a stick while you sleep…"
Before she could finish, she suddenly realized, and instinctively withdrew her left hand!
Her cheeks flushed like ripe peaches!
She looked at Chen Nan and said earnestly, "I've thought a lot last night, and I know how to comfort you!"
Her trembling eyelashes revealed her inner nervousness and fear!
Although she was the second elder of the Huashan Sword Sect's mountain guard, she was inwardly a young girl who had never experienced intimacy!
Everything she did was to appear magnanimous and thus resolve Chen Nan's inner turmoil!
Chen Nan laughed, "You remind me of when I used to argue with my two younger sisters. I was no match for them when arguing, but after calming down, I always felt I hadn't performed to my full potential during the argument!"
"It's similar!" Ruo Lan said, "I put myself in their shoes last night. If I were one of those twelve girls, would I have regrets or feel humiliated if I died?"
"No!"
Ruo Lan's eyes were firm, "Because your original intention was for their well-being, even if you perceived it as harm, it was for them. Moreover, to receive the affection of a great hero like you at the moment of death, I believe they would have been very happy!"
"As the old saying goes, it takes a hundred years to share a boat, and a thousand years to share a bed!"
"Even just the fleeting intimacy of that night would have brought them immense blessings!"
Hearing this, Chen Nan's spirit jolted!
He had met Hou Feifei, and according to Liu Caihe, she possessed a power of merit.
Could her power of merit be related to him?
Ruo Lan continued, "I also know you are suffering inwardly, but have you ever considered that when you told me about the experiences of those twelve girls last night, you were already prepared to let go?"
"Otherwise, you wouldn't have told me about it!"
Hearing her say this, Chen Nan showed a surprised expression!
Even he himself hadn't noticed that when he mentioned those twelve girls again today, he felt much more at ease!
Ruo Lan said, "A person goes through many things in life and makes many choices. No one can guarantee that every choice is right, but as long as you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear!"
"After all, every choice comes with a price!"
Chen Nan felt as if he had been struck by a thunderbolt, his mind clearing up!
That's right!
My purpose in infiltrating Wuyang City was to save the common people there!
Although twelve girls died tragically because of me!
As long as my conscience is clear and I can honor their sacrifice, isn't that enough?
If they are aware in heaven, they wouldn't want to see me so dejected and dispirited, would they?
Chen Nan's face regained its original fighting spirit, "Thank you, I know what to do now!"
Ruo Lan said indignantly, "Thank me, so you get handsy?"
Chen Nan chuckled mischievously, "Didn't you want to tell me those two answers?"
"What's going on? You haven't crossed that hurdle in your heart, have you?" Ruo Lan shivered!
Good heavens!
What kind of resilience is this?
To recover so quickly in such a short time!
Before she could regain her senses, Chen Nan gave his all to Ruo Lan!
He also learned those two answers!
Many!
Willow Leaf!
At the same time!
Ruo Lan also underwent a transformation!
She broke through to the Pseudo-Core Formation realm!
Her face was flushed, her bellyband somewhat disheveled, but she couldn't hide her inner excitement, "In six days, I will face the heavenly tribulation!"
Chen Nan frowned!
Six days from now was the day he had agreed to meet the Blood Emperor. Facing tribulation at this time made him feel powerless!
Chen Nan said, "How about this, you leave Cangyun Peak first and find a quiet place to face your tribulation! However, I won't be able to protect you during your tribulation!"
Ruo Lan said softly, "You don't need to worry about me. With the spiritual artifact and magic treasure you gave me, I have great confidence in the heavenly tribulation! As for you guys…"
Chen Nan grinned, "Then you really don't need to worry. Since I dared to let the Blood Emperor come to apologize, I'm not afraid of him!"
Ruo Lan was finally at ease!
Although she had confidence in her tribulation, the day the Blood Emperor was due to arrive was in six days.
If she had a choice, she wouldn't want to face her tribulation then.
Chen Nan dotingly rubbed her head, "Alright, get up and eat something!"
"No!" Ruo Lan said with a blush, "This time, I want to simply experience the pleasures of a man and woman."
Although they had been intimate before!
It was primarily for cultivation.
To put it plainly…
She wasn't satisfied!
"If that's the case, then let me show you my might!"
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Afterwards!
Both content, they went to the kitchen!
This cultivation session not only improved Ruo Lan's cultivation but also propelled Chen Nan to the late stage of the eighth layer of Foundation Establishment!
His strength had significantly increased!
After all, Ruo Lan was no ordinary mortal, and their dual cultivation benefited both of them!
After eating lunch in the kitchen, Chen Nan called a disciple and gave him a storage bag, "Go to Villa number 95, Half-Mountain Villa, Jizhou, and bury this storage bag in the back garden!"
The storage bag contained the corpses of Zong Qiang and the Blood Emperor's subordinates!
It was enough to exchange for two opportunities for the Immortal Slayer Vine to attack.
Coupled with the previous two times, it owed him four opportunities to attack!
Time passed, and three days flew by!
For these three days, Ruo Lan had been inseparable from Chen Nan, 'sticking' to him. Although she was about to face her tribulation, Chen Nan's cultivation was still a bit weak. Being together could help Chen Nan improve his cultivation!
Of course, she said she was helping Chen Nan improve his cultivation!
It was unclear if she wanted to help Chen Nan improve his cultivation or if she desired his body!
But it had indeed helped Chen Nan!
Allowing him to advance to the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment!
Of course, it was fortunate that Ruo Lan had not yet reached the Golden Core realm!
If she had reached the Golden Core realm, her assistance to Chen Nan would have been even greater!
That day at noon!
As Chen Nan lay beneath the Welcoming Pine on Cangyun Peak, listening to Ruo Lan play the pipa, the Golden Boy's voice echoed in his mind: "My Lord, those seventeen people want to come out!"
Chen Nan's eyes lit up!
Had they also broken through?
Although they couldn't pass the heavenly tribulation before the great battle!
Any improvement in their strength was a good thing for him!
Without further thought, he immediately released the seventeen individuals!
"Do you sense any signs of heavenly tribulation?" Chen Nan asked eagerly.
The expressions of the seventeen people were solemn!
They looked like they wanted to speak but hesitated!
Chen Nan frowned, "What do you mean? Don't you understand my question? I'm asking if you sense any signs of heavenly tribulation? When will your heavenly tribulation arrive?"
Cang Ning said in a low voice, "Reporting to the Sect Master, we all sense the signs of heavenly tribulation, but the day the tribulation descends is the day after tomorrow!"
Boom!
Chen Nan felt his mind go blank, "The day after tomorrow? Isn't that the day the Blood Emperor is due to arrive?"