It was a one-way video call.
Thus, Zhou Yu could not see Yun Yanlan's expression at all.
Upon hearing Yun Yanlan's words, Zhou Yu gave a wry smile. "Aunty Lan, I've already checked. Of course, it's real."
"I mainly want to know how to absorb this Primordial Violet Qi?"
Yun Yanlan composed herself, not immediately giving Zhou Yu the answer.
Instead, she asked, "Why do you want to absorb the Primordial Violet Qi?"
Zhou Yu was taken aback, then truthfully explained.
It wasn't a highly classified matter anyway.
Besides, Yun Yanlan had already seen him naked, so there was nothing to hide.
"A few days ago, while I was meditating, I accidentally absorbed a trace of Primordial Violet Qi."
"The eighth layer of my Nine Yang Scripture, which had been stagnant for a long time, showed signs of loosening. So, I thought, perhaps the Primordial Violet Qi could be of help to me now."
This was also why Zhou Yu had paid a high price to acquire the Primordial Stone.
The path of cultivation was long.
Many people were not diligent enough, but lacked opportunity!
As a result, many could only stop in tears, unable to break through even until death.
Therefore, after Zhou Yu learned that the Primordial Violet Qi could be useful to him.
He had, without any hesitation, found ways to obtain the Primordial Stone.
Upon hearing Zhou Yu's words, a hint of joy flashed across Yun Yanlan's face.
The ninth layer of the Nine Yang Scripture was a hurdle.
Before this, Zhou Yu had to maintain his virginity.
Yun Yanlan had been enduring with great difficulty to prevent Zhou Yu from breaking his cultivation, waiting for him to master the Nine Yang Scripture.
This wait had been long!
Now, hearing that Zhou Yu's cultivation had loosened, she was ecstatic.
Did this mean the day they could meet was not far off?
With this thought, Yun Yanlan steadied her mind.
"Xiao Yu, absorbing Primordial Violet Qi has its own intricacies. Meditate now and follow my lead."
As Yun Yanlan's voice came through,
Zhou Yu sat cross-legged as instructed, holding the Primordial Stone in his hand.
Following Yun Yanlan's words, he slowly began to draw in the Primordial Violet Qi from it.
One wisp...
Two wisps...
Each time, Zhou Yu could only draw a mere thread of Primordial Violet Qi into his body.
If Zhou Yu had not already cultivated to the eighth layer of the Nine Yang Scripture and used his True Sight to observe,
He probably wouldn't have noticed it at all!
As Zhou Yu persevered, the true qi within him began to be enveloped in a faint, smoky violet hue.
"Don't underestimate the Primordial Stone just because it contains only a trace of violet qi. This is qi that has been tempered and compressed by the sun and moon."
"Compared to the wisp of violet qi you captured from the horizon before, this is a hundred times more potent!"
"That's why your true qi was repelled."
"You must absorb it bit by bit..."
Yun Yanlan exhibited unprecedented patience, meticulously teaching Zhou Yu how to absorb the Primordial Stone.
Soon.
Zhou Yu entered a state of profound mystery.
The external disturbances, including Yun Yanlan's voice, were completely blocked from his senses.
Yun Yanlan watched Zhou Yu gradually enter a meditative state, smiling with satisfaction.
Then, she ended the video call.
"Little one, don't make me wait too long," Yun Yanlan murmured to the now-black screen.
For three consecutive days.
Zhou Yu remained indoors, absorbing the Primordial Stone.
He even forgot to eat or drink!
When Zhou Yu awoke from his meditative state, it was already past noon.
As Zhou Yu opened his eyes,
A hint of smoky violet flickered within them.
But it quickly vanished.
"So refreshing."
Zhou Yu stretched, checking his true qi.
The cultivation over these three days had yielded excellent results.
Not only had his true qi become more potent,
Zhou Yu was astonished to find that his seven meridians and six collaterals had been tempered by the Primordial Violet Qi, becoming broader and more resilient!
The ninth layer of the Nine Yang Scripture, which had felt locked, layer upon layer before.
But now.
Under the impact of the Primordial Violet Qi, one of the locks had been opened.
Allowing Zhou Yu a glimpse into it.
"It seems that as long as I continue to absorb the violet qi, reaching the ninth layer of the Nine Yang Scripture is only a matter of time!"
Zhou Yu's face showed joy.
Just as Zhou Yu was about to put away the Primordial Stone.
Ring, ring, ring—
His phone rang.
He looked down and saw it was Zhu Ling'er calling.
After a moment's thought, Zhou Yu answered.
"Divine Doctor Zhou, have you perhaps forgotten the promise we made?"
Zhu Ling'er said plaintively.
Zhou Yu was stunned.
What promise?
However, Zhou Yu didn't blurt it out. After thinking for a moment, he remembered.
Before heading to the auction.
Zhou Yu had promised Zhu Ling'er.
He would give her two days to consider.
If, after two days, Zhu Ling'er still felt affection for Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu would let her move into Yun Lan Heavenly Palace!
Now...
It had likely been more than two days!
Zhou Yu tugged at the corner of his mouth, blushing unusually, and asked awkwardly, "Have you made up your mind?"
Zhu Ling'er had finally managed to contact Zhou Yu, so she had naturally made up her mind long ago.
She immediately said, "Of course, I want to live with you!"
Zhou Yu felt a stream of dark lines forming.
Wait, he had given Zhu Ling'er two days to consider, his intention was to dissuade her.
Why was she taking it seriously?
Moreover, Yun Lan Heavenly Palace was given to Zhou Yu by Yun Yanlan.
Although Yun Yanlan had said that once she gave it to Zhou Yu, it became his property.
But Zhou Yu couldn't bring himself to do such a heartless thing!
"Ling'er, listen to me. I'm actually not a good person."
"I have many flaws, and I have so many engagement commitments. If you follow me, you'll be without status and won't be happy!"
Zhou Yu immediately tried to dissuade her.
On the other end, Zhu Ling'er's lips pouted.
She knew it, Zhou Yu never intended to accept her!
He had gone back on his word, time and time again!
"Zhou Yu!"
"Are you even a man?"
"Never mind anything else, can you keep your word to me!"
Zhu Ling'er's temper flared, and she questioned him directly.
This time, she had rendered Zhou Yu speechless.
A man cannot say no!
Zhou Yu gritted his teeth. "Alright, then you can move in today."
"I warn you, don't regret it later!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ling'er's tears turned to laughter. "Of course, even if I regret it, it won't be your fault."
With that, Zhu Ling'er hung up the phone.
Having finally gotten Zhou Yu to agree,
She had to hurry and pack her luggage.
Otherwise, it would be problematic if Su Yuyan returned later.
In terms of status, Su Yuyan was Zhou Yu's wife.
If Su Yuyan found out that Zhu Ling'er was going to move into Yun Lan Heavenly Palace, she would probably follow suit and move in as well.
Zhu Ling'er was not foolish; there was no need to add unnecessary complications.
Zhou Yu looked at the black phone screen, his expression as dark as the screen!
This Zhu Ling'er...
Indeed, women from the mountains are tigers!
Zhou Yu knew it was too late to come up with any excuse to send Zhu Ling'er back.
He decided to take things as they came.
Besides,
Yun Lan Heavenly Palace did not have only one room.
He would arrange a room for Zhu Ling'er far from his own.
There would be nothing she could do!
With his mind made up, Zhou Yu felt at ease.
He once again sat cross-legged on the bed and began to meditate.