Chapter 1275

"I… I don't know what you're talking about."

Lu Yunji unconsciously avoided You Li's gaze and turned toward the external view of the Lingshu Sacred Grounds outside the window.

"Stop pretending—I don't believe you're unaware that Xu Jingming has been going to Sister Lan's place every night lately."

You Li let out a light laugh, her slender fingers gently tapping the rim of the teacup, producing a crisp sound.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yunji fell silent at once.

This was indeed true.

Although she knew nothing intimate had likely occurred between them.

But merely entering the villa alone already indicated their relationship was extraordinary.

"They're probably just… discussing cultivation issues," Lu Yunji tried to defend them.

"Really? Even if this time it's about cultivation, what about next time?"

You Li suddenly stood up, her skirt swaying gently with the motion, revealing long, fair legs.

She stepped before Lu Yunji and looked down at her:

"How can you fool yourself like this? Where's my fiery, bold Lu sister?"

Lu Yunji snapped her head up, a flash of anger flickering in her crimson eyes, only to dim quickly.

"Then what do you suggest? We simply can't compete with Sister Ye."

"She's naturally stunning, incredibly gifted, and now she has succubus blood…"

Lu Yunji's voice grew quieter with each word, "Which one of her traits—figure, appearance—can we match? What do we even have to fight with?"

Unable to compete, she had simply chosen to give up.

"What if one person can't compete, but two can?"

You Li looked at Lu Yunji with a smiling face: "Let's cooperate."

"Cooperate?" Lu Yunji frowned at her.

You Li's lips curled into a mysterious smile as she leaned close to Lu Yunji's ear and whispered softly.

Immediately, Lu Yunji's face turned visibly red.

The flush spread from her cheeks to her ears, even tinting her fair neck with a soft pink.

"You… how could you…"

Lu Yunji stammered, unable to form a complete sentence.

This plan was far too bold!

But You Li had already resumed her seductive, composed demeanor, elegantly sipping her flower tea:

"What? Afraid? Or do you prefer to watch helplessly as Sister Ye monopolizes Xu Jingming?"

Lu Yunji took a deep breath, Xu Jingming's towering figure flashing through her mind.

She bit her lower lip, then finally nodded, blushing: "At this point… we can only do this."

You Li smiled triumphantly, raising her teacup: "Then, may our cooperation be pleasant, my dear sister."

"The three-day period has ended. Contestant Xu Jingming must leave the Lingshu Sacred Spring immediately."

The three days passed in the blink of an eye.

With a sound like a resonant bell, Xu Jingming slowly opened his eyes inside the 78th jade pillar.

The milky-white spring water had turned clear and transparent, indicating all its energy had been fully absorbed.

He rose to his feet, droplets sliding along the grooves of his muscles, sparkling with crystalline light under the lamps.

"Huh—"

He exhaled deeply, feeling every cell in his body brimming with power.

The bloodline of the Purple Nightmare Demon Body had grown purer under the nourishment of the Lingshu Sacred Spring.

He could sense his strength had improved significantly.

Crackling—

Jet-black lightning surged forth wildly.

Though its power hadn't changed much, it now felt smoother to wield.

And the greatest change was the strengthening of his physique.

"The Lingshu Sacred Spring—even within the Lingshu Sacred Grounds—"

"Is reserved for prodigies like Ailena to soak in. The effects are truly exceptional."

Xu Jingming was extremely satisfied.

Even his demon bloodline had become purer.

After activating the Purple Nightmare Demon Body, his strength would likely increase further.

But the exact extent of his growth would have to wait until he returned and tested it in the Virtual Universe.

"This Lingshu Sacred Spring is nearly as good as our elf tribe's Moonwell!"

"Too bad the time was too short—only three days of soaking."

Eva's holographic projection suddenly appeared above the spring, her green twin-tails bouncing merrily with her movements.

"It's enough."

Xu Jingming stretched his shoulders, his bones cracking crisply.

He then retrieved his clothes from his space ring and began dressing.

The bloodline optimization had ceased by the second day.

What followed was mostly absorbing yuan energy and reinforcing his physique.

He had a feeling that even without the system—

Steady cultivation over the next two years would be enough for him to break through to Starlight Eighth Stage.

Compared to the holy land's prodigies, who often need over a decade to reach Starlight Eighth Stage.

This is already an incredibly terrifying cultivation speed.

"Pity."

At that moment, Eva suddenly sighed, propping her chin on her small hand, looking regretful:

"The jade pillar's shielding is too effective—I can't infiltrate even a single signal."

Otherwise, I could've checked on Ye Lan's condition."

"When did you become so perverted?"

Xu Jingming's movements paused, a mix of exasperation and amusement on his face.

"Perverted?"

Eva widened her eyes, looking innocent: "I'm just curious. Besides, don't you want to look?"

"Of course."

Xu Jingming, dressed now, raised his swordlike eyebrows and didn't wait for Eva's reply.

He pressed the token against the inner wall of the jade pillar; a soft light flashed, and the pillar's exit slowly opened.

"Haha, Xu Jingming, you're out too."

Outside, Raymond had just left Jade Pillar #77.

He looked flushed and radiant, clearly in excellent condition.

On the other side, Ye Lan also stepped out of Jade Pillar #79.

Her already Bai Xi skin had become even more lustrous, beautiful as a painting under the sunlight.

But for some reason,

whenever Xu Jingming saw Ye Lan, he involuntarily thought of her succubus form.

There was no helping it—the contrast was too great…

"Where are we going next?"

Ye Lan spoke softly, her gaze fixed on Xu Jingming.

"I'm heading to the Legacy Stele. What about you?"

Xu Jingming smiled.

Although he was eager to test how his strength had changed after soaking in the Holy Spring,

the Legacy Stele was clearly more important.

After observing the stele, he would have claimed all the rewards from the Lingshu Holy Land.

"I'm heading there too."

Ye Lan nodded slightly, and Raymond smiled as well:

"Perfect, let's go together. I heard there's a chance to obtain a secret technique inside the Legacy Stele—I wonder if I'll have that luck."

"Alright, let's go together." Xu Jingming felt a flicker of anticipation too.