The location of the spirit gathering pool was not too far away.
Yang Yiyi took Ye Changkong and flew for only a short time before arriving at a mountain stream.
The water in the stream was rushing wildly, and mist filled the air.
From the splashing droplets of the rapids, which were as fine as dust, a mist diffused in the air, giving this place a thin veil of white fog, as if the whole world had been enveloped in it.
"We're here." Yang Yiyi led Ye Changkong to hover above the creek, and below, there was a vast expanse of white fog.
The mountain stream was surrounded by perilous peaks, with visibility hampered by the mist. It was quite hidden, so it was no wonder that nobody had discovered the spiritual pool below.
The two of them descended to a clearing below after landing directly from above.
Due to the long-term irrigation by the mist and water in the mountain stream, vegetation here was flourishing. At first glance, apart from the tall ancient trees, there were also many gorgeous flowers. Combined with the mist, spiritual energy was entwined everywhere, like a paradise beyond the mundane world.
A pool, about twenty square meters in size, was nearby. The pool was full of spiritual energy, shimmering with flowing light, and the water was fragrant like jade and dew.
"Is this the treasure pool?" Ye Changkong's eyes glowed with excitement.
Just standing here, he could feel an extremely strong influx of spiritual energy penetrating his body through every pore, making him feel comfortable all over. It was easy to imagine that if he could cultivate in this pool, it would be of great benefit.
"Ye Changkong, you go in first. I'll come down later."
Yang Yiyi suddenly blushed on her pretty face.
Ye Changkong was momentarily stunned. He noticed that the mist had soaked Yang Yiyi's clothes, making them cling tightly to her body, accentuating her curvaceous and alluring figure. Additionally, her fair skin almost seemed to be on display. It was enough to stimulate anyone's imagination.
"You pervert, don't look."
Yang Yiyi turned her body away with rosy cheeks, as her voice rang out like a whisper: "For immersion and cultivation in the spirit pool, you need to take off your clothes for the best results…"
Ye Changkong stared blankly. It was no wonder that Yang Yiyi had allowed him to go in first and revealed such a shy pose. It was natural for a girl to feel shy when she had to undress in front of another guy and bathe together in the pool.
But Ye Changkong was also a normal man. He couldn't help but imagine what it would be like if Yang Yiyi took off her clothes. It was difficult to withstand the temptation.
Seeing Ye Changkong still gazing at her, Yang Yiyi bit her silver teeth and said coyly: "If you don't go in now, I'll get angry."
Ye Changkong immediately followed her instructions, taking off his clothes and jumping into the pool.
"Don't just sit there. Go to that corner and close your eyes."
Yang Yiyi stomped the water in anger, letting Ye Changkong feel a little embarrassed. He didn't mean to be a pervert; he just couldn't control himself.
But even though he closed his eyes, the rustling sound of cloth falling to the ground soon filled his ears, which made Ye Changkong unable to divert his attention from this "earthy beauty." His mind was full of indecent thoughts and ideas.
"Whoa!"
While Ye Changkong was trying hard to resist the temptation, Yang Yiyi stepped into the pool with a thick blush of shyness.
Ye Changkong couldn't resist opening his eyes slightly and saw the delicate skin of her back sinking slowly into the water. Her long hair spread out and floated on the surface of the water with fuzzy curves visible in the water.
An evil desire rose within him, but he dared not act rashly. With his cultivation strength, except for voluntary consent from Yang Yiyi, there was no way he could do anything to her without being beaten to death.
Taking a deep breath, Ye Changkong closed his eyes again, feeling the wonderful power of this spiritual pool. The cool water contained a dense spiritual energy, like jade dew, seeping into every pore and spreading throughout his body, making him feel extremely comfortable.
"This is really comfortable."
Ye Changkong couldn't help but express his satisfaction with a contented tone. However, his voice carried a hint of lewdness which didn't escape Yang Yiyi's ears.
"Shut up and cultivate properly!"
Yang Yiyi snorted angrily, making Ye Changkong feel embarrassed. He had never meant to embarrass Yang Yiyi. It was just a momentary weakness.
Although he couldn't see Yang Yiyi's expression, the reddened ear tips from her flowing hair suggested her shyness.
"You lucky boy."
The mocking voice of Qin Yaorao from Inception Pearl rang out.
"What are you talking about? I could only look discreetly, and there's nothing more I can do. Besides, she still has clothes on," Ye Changkong muttered.
"That's a lustful heart without the boldness to match it. If it were me, I would've stripped that little girl and had a romantic splash with her, giggles."
Qin Yaorao's teasing voice made Ye Changkong's inner turmoil even more intense. This was simply incitement!
However, given his level of cultivation, unless Yang Yiyi voluntarily agrees, he would probably be beaten to death.
Under the influence of Qin Yaorao's inducement, Ye Changkong was only interested in the idea and dared not act on it.
"Can I please continue my cultivation?" Ye Changkong responded impatiently.
"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. After you finish cultivating, don't rush to leave because there are good things under this pool." Qin Yaorao spoke and then fell silent.
After a while, Ye Changkong calmed his mind and began to practice the Undying Divine Emperor Art, an energy method for cultivating Qi. As they both immersed themselves in their training, the slightly awkward atmosphere gradually disappeared with the increasing absorption of spiritual energy and the strengthening of their bodies.
Time passed quickly in their cultivation; but one day, Ye Changkong finally let out a long breath, opened his eyes, and a sharp brilliance flickered within them. At this moment, the spiritual energy in the pool had been completely absorbed and the mist had largely dissipated, leaving behind ordinary water instead of the jade-green liquid from before.
Compared to half a month ago, Ye Changkong's cultivation had improved significantly. His body was full of vigorous internal energy and blood, now possessing explosive strength allowing him to rip apart even fierce beasts with his bare hands.
However, before he could fully experience his newfound power, a spray of water hit his face, causing him to raise his head and see Yang Yiyi waiting for him with a slightly flushed face.
"You despicable person! You've absorbed most of the spiritual energy in the pool. I wanted to use this opportunity to break through to the Ninth Meridian, but now..." Yang Yiyi tightly bit her silver teeth, aware that this was a chance found by her.
Ye Changkong laughed dryly, not responding to her words.
"Ruffian, get dressed! How long do you plan to be naked in front of this young lady?" Yang Yiyi pushed him with her jade hand, causing another large wave to hit Ye Changkong's head.
"Wait, there might be good things down below." Ye Changkong stroked his chin and then dived into the pool like a fish.
As he went deeper, he felt more and more pressure. The slender strands of energy converged at the bottom of the pool, creating an array that absorbed spiritual energy. Clearly, these two crystal clear stones protruding from the muddy ground were what caused the pool water to fill with spiritual energy every two months.
When Ye Changkong finally reached the depth where the stones were located, he used all of his strength to pry them loose while enduring the tremendous water pressure. After removing the two stones, he found that countless strands of gathered spiritual energy had flowed onto his body, and he could sense an ocean of internal energy building inside of him.
These so-called Gathering Spirit Stones possessed natural spiritual energy lines that were capable of automatically condensing spiritual energy, making them a valuable find for martial artists. They were not rare in the continent but were precious and hard to come by in the Southern Wilderness.
"I found two of them down below, and we each got one." Ye Changkong tossed one Crystal Stone to Yang Yiyi while he began to get dressed.
"This is a Gathering Spirit Stone. It contains natural spiritual lines that can gather and store spiritual energy. They are not only helpful for cultivation but also useful in battle when spiritual energy is depleted, as they can serve as high-quality restoratives." Yang Yiyi looked at the stone in her hand with excitement.
"Let's leave now." Ye Changkong smiled and headed out of the pool.(To be continued...)