Faced with Li Yundong's teasing gaze, Su Chan let out a soft whimper of embarrassment and threw herself at him, burying her head in his chest, her small fists repeatedly hitting his sternum. She chided him, "Stop it, you tease! You knew all along and still had to mess with me! Is that fun for you?"

Li Yundong quickly caught her fists, laughing, "Stop messing around, stop messing around. This isn't your physical body; this is your Yang Spirit body, just a step away from the Golden Body. A single punch from you could be disastrous; things could go wrong. Besides, what if we alert Ziyuan and Zhou Qin?"

Su Chan instantly started, glancing back like a startled little rabbit. When she turned her head back, blinking her eyes, she said cautiously, "Yundong, perhaps we should find another place to talk?"

Li Yundong considered for a moment and replied, "Alright, let's go out and discuss it."

The two exchanged a knowing smile, quickly transforming from their Yang Spirits into Yin Spirits, and flew out of Tianlong Mountain.

After leaving the mountain cavern, they transformed back into their Yang Spirit forms, appearing indistinguishable from ordinary people, and walked hand-in-hand through Tianlong Mountain.

Su Chan breathed in the fresh air of Tianlong Mountain, finding herself in the very place where the Hu Chan Sect once stood. She looked around; although the Hu Chan Temple was now deserted, it had been opened up by the local tourism bureau, and quite a few tourists were visiting and taking commemorative photos.

When these people saw Li Yundong and Su Chan approaching hand-in-hand—the man handsome, tall, and possessing an extraordinary bearing; the woman exquisitely beautiful and radiantly charming—they truly looked like a match made in heaven, an immortal couple. They were all momentarily stunned. By the time Li Yundong and Su Chan were long gone, they snapped back to reality, trying to pull out their phones to take pictures, but the figures had already vanished.

The tourists whispered amongst themselves about the couple they had seen, speculating on their identities and origins, though not a single one guessed that the pair were merely Yang Spirits taking an outing, not their true, physical selves.

Su Chan led Li Yundong to the front of the Yin-Yang Dao Field of the Hu Chan Sect. She looked around the area with a sense of nostalgia and said, "Yundong, is this where you repelled the masters of the Six Sects?"

Li Yundong also surveyed the surroundings. He noticed that the areas he had damaged earlier had been completely repaired. Especially the two large bronze tripods he had tossed around were back in their original places, and the incense ash inside was once again piled high. He too commented with feeling, "I used to think these cultivators were the masters among masters, but now, they don't seem like much."

Su Chan gazed at Li Yundong with admiration and murmured, "What a pity I wasn't here to see you display your divine might and drive off the Six Sects..."

Li Yundong gently stroked the little girl's hair, smiling, "What's there to see in that?"

Su Chan shook her head. "No, it's just that I couldn't be by your side to help you then. Ever since you established your Foundation, I haven't been able to assist you at all. I've felt deeply regretful about it."

Li Yundong smiled and wrapped his arm around Su Chan's slender waist, saying, "Don't be silly. Having you by my side is the greatest help to me!"

Su Chan looked up, her gaze both bold and shy, and whispered, "Yundong, you actually know how to advance the cultivation of the Golden Body even further, don't you?"

Li Yundong chuckled, "Don't you know too?"

Su Chan's cheeks flushed crimson, like a perfectly ripe apple. She whispered shyly, "I only guessed, I haven't verified it. But Master once mentioned that after reaching the Golden Body realm, the fastest way to advance cultivation significantly is through dual cultivation."

Li Yundong held the little girl close and laughed, "You haven't even reached the Golden Body realm yet. Aren't you afraid I might steal your essence?"

Su Chan shook her head vigorously. "I'm not afraid! I waited so long for you to reach the Golden Body realm; as long as you don't suffer a loss, I'll be fine! Besides, I'm a Seven-Tailed Divine Fox now; you shouldn't look down on me!"

Li Yundong laughed heartily, "How dare I underestimate the Fox Immortal? But tell me, my Fox Immortal, how should we go about dual cultivation?"

Su Chan lowered her head, her cheeks red, and chided him shyly, "Naughty! Haven't you read all the cultivation classics? Why are you asking me?"

Li Yundong spread his hands in mock innocence, "How could a righteous gentleman like myself ever look at such content?"

Su Chan burst into laughter, playfully tracing a line on her cheek. "Shameful, shameless!"

Li Yundong immediately pinched her finger and laughed, "Alright, tell me. Didn't you teach me the minor dual cultivation last time? Why don't we start with that?"

Su Chan's eyes twinkled mischievously. She smiled charmingly, "That sounds fine. We're in our Yang Spirit forms right now, and it's inconvenient to go back."

Li Yundong agreed, "Then it's settled. Let's try this minor dual cultivation first!" Saying this, he lowered his head and leaned in for a kiss on Su Chan's rosy lips.

Su Chan closed her eyes, her crimson lips slightly parted, tilting her head to meet him.

Li Yundong and Su Chan were currently in their out-of-body Yang Spirit states: one was the purest form of Yang energy, and the other, the purest form of Yin energy. Since the mouth is one of the seven orifices, the moment they connected, both their Yin and Yang energies spontaneously vented out through their mouths due to surging emotion.

As the dual Yin-Yang energies met, they instantly produced a sound like a thunderous, earth-shattering explosion. Li Yundong and Su Chan’s Yang Spirits were instantly blown to pieces, scattering into countless tiny golden motes of light floating in the air.

Nearby tourists were startled by the sound and rushed towards the Dao Field. But when they arrived, they found the air above the field empty, not a single soul in sight. After a moment of confusion, they eventually dispersed.

Only after everyone else had left did Li Yundong and Su Chan coalesce in a secluded corner.

Su Chan, still visibly shaken, asked, "Yundong, what just happened? Why did I feel like I was blown away the moment your power surged toward me?"

Li Yundong also displayed a look of lingering fear. He whispered, "I don't know, but thank goodness we weren't in our physical bodies, or the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

Su Chan shook her head like a rattle drum. "That makes no sense! Even if we were in our bodies, a simple kiss wouldn't cause an explosion! That truly terrified me!"

Li Yundong frowned deeply. He pondered, "Indeed... If a mere kiss causes an explosion, humanity would have gone extinct long ago!"

Thinking this, Li Yundong found the phenomenon utterly absurd. Su Chan next to him frowned in thought and suggested, "Could it be because we are both in our Yang Spirit forms? But... but there’s no reason a kiss between two Yang Spirits should cause an explosion, right?"

A thought struck Li Yundong, and he softly recited, "The White Tiger of West Mountain rages in vain; the Azure Dragon of East Sea cannot be matched. Capture them with both hands, command them to fight to the death; they transform into a single piece of Purple Gold Frost. First observe the Five Thieves in Heaven, then investigate the Earth to bring peace to the people. Only when the people are secure and the nation is prosperous can one seek battle; only after the war can the Sage be seen. When deploying, distinguish between the left and right armies; allow the foe to be the master, and you the guest. Advise you not to take the enemy lightly in the fray, lest you lose the priceless treasure of my house."

Hearing Li Yundong murmur these verses, Su Chan became curious and asked, "Aren't these lines from Zhang Boduan's Wuzhen Pian (Essay on Awakening to Reality)?"

Li Yundong nodded, his expression still contemplative, but his eyes grew brighter, as if he had grasped a crucial insight. He said, "Chan'er, have you noticed that these lines seem to be describing us?"

Su Chan thought carefully about the verses and replied, "The first line speaks of the White Tiger of West Mountain... does that refer to me? And the Azure Dragon of East Sea, does that refer to you?"

Li Yundong nodded, "Precisely. The first line refers to the Yin energy of the cultivator, and the second refers to the Yang energy. When these two currents of energy are both extremely vigorous and combine, they can transform into Purple Gold Frost, which symbolizes the Purple Gold Elixir—the inner core formed upon reaching the Golden Body realm! But to cultivate such an inner core, the Yin and Yang dual energies must undergo a profound struggle..."

Su Chan blinked. "I know that! But why did it explode?"

Li Yundong smiled, "Don't rush. Look at what follows! 'First observe the Five Thieves in Heaven, then investigate the Earth to bring peace to the people. Only when the people are secure and the nation is prosperous can one seek battle; only after the war can the Sage be seen.' Do you know what these lines mean?"

Su Chan knew Li Yundong was testing her, and being no fool, she thought for a moment before saying, "Does this mean we should devise methods suited to our respective physical foundations to meet the challenge?"

Li Yundong praised her, "Correct, that's the meaning! The Yin Fu Jing says: Heaven has Five Thieves; those who see them prosper. The great cultivator Zhang Guo of the Tang Dynasty annotated this, saying: The Five Thieves are Fate, Material possessions, Time, Merit, and Spirit! This means that only when we cultivate these five elements to their optimal condition—achieving celestial timing, terrestrial advantage, and human harmony—can the Yin and Yang engage in combat. Only then can one 'see the Sage'; otherwise, one risks the warning: 'Advise you not to take the enemy lightly in the fray, lest you lose the priceless treasure of my house!'"

Su Chan’s face immediately fell, and she complained sullenly, "No way? Even minor dual cultivation causes problems? Do they want us to stop living?"

Li Yundong shook his head, "The higher the cultivation, the more easily problems arise. If our Yang Spirits hadn't both reached the peak realm just now, one explosion like that would have caused us both to 'lose the priceless treasure of my house'!"

Su Chan pouted, unhappy and speechless for a moment.

Seeing her dejected expression, Li Yundong couldn't help but smile, "Don't be unhappy. I actually have a solution."

Su Chan’s face lit up instantly, and she asked eagerly, "What solution?"

Li Yundong chuckled, "It's very simple: treat me as your enemy, and then when we kiss, there won't be any problem!"

Su Chan’s eyes went wide with surprise. "What kind of logic is that?"

Li Yundong laughed heartily, "It's simple! The reason for the explosion just now was definitely because we were both emotionally aroused, causing our Yin and Yang dual energies to become intensely vigorous. When the dual energies clashed violently, an explosion naturally occurred, much like the primal chaos at the beginning of time. But emotional arousal stems from the stirring of the heart, which quickens the blood and Qi in our physical bodies, consequently accelerating the flow of True Essence. When the True Essence flows faster, our out-of-body Yang Spirits also become stronger in resonance."

Su Chan had a sudden realization. "That's right! When my Master took me away, she said: 'Emotional stirring leads to desire stirring, and desire stirring means cultivation is doomed!'"

Li Yundong winked at Su Chan and smiled, "So... if you treat me as an adversary, you won't be emotionally stirred, and if you aren't stirred, there won't be any problem!"

Su Chan was both curious and excited. She giggled, "Alright then, I think I understand. Shall we try again?"

As the saying goes: Those who embrace all rivers are great; those who stand firm against a thousand cliffs are unyielding!

Li Yundong slightly closed his eyes, clearing his thoughts and spirit. When he opened them again, his gaze was perfectly clear, devoid of any trace of affection or desire. Su Chan also steadied her mind, bringing herself to a state of absolute tranquility.

Li Yundong then lowered his head for a kiss, their lips barely touching. This time, there was no violent explosion. Su Chan felt a strong surge of masculine energy wash over her. She could maintain a desireless state for a short while, but facing the lover she was kissing made it practically impossible for her not to be moved, not to feel emotion, not to feel desire!

Furthermore, foxes are naturally creatures of deep emotion, easily moved, and once moved, their affection is as strong as steel. After receiving Li Yundong's kiss, the little girl could no longer restrain herself; her own Yin energy suddenly swelled mightily once more.

However, Li Yundong maintained his calm state. His Yang energy was instantly overwhelmed by Su Chan's Yin energy. In a flash, Su Chan's Yin energy generated a powerful suction, frantically pulling Li Yundong's Yang energy into her own body!

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