Explanation

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Early the next morning, Xiao Rou woke up from her deep slumber.

"Ugh... How long did I sleep? My head hurts," Xiao Rou muttered as she sat up, feeling the lingering effects of oversleeping.

She quickly realized she was in her own bedroom. "Where's A'yin?"

Curious, she stepped out of her room and found Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor sleeping soundly on a makeshift bed in the living room.

"A'yin really found herself a good partner," Xiao Rou thought, watching the Blue Silver Emperor nestled comfortably in Lin Yongming's arms.

She didn't disturb them and instead headed to the bathroom to freshen up, feeling grimy after days without a proper bath.

Half an hour later, Xiao Rou returned to the kitchen and started preparing breakfast.

The noise from the kitchen eventually roused Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor.

"It's morning, Xiao Ming. Time to wake up," the Blue Silver Emperor said playfully, pinching Lin Yongming's cheek.

"Mm, I'm awake," Lin Yongming replied groggily.

The Blue Silver Emperor quickly tidied up the makeshift bed and went to the kitchen to help.

"Sister Xiao Rou, what are you making? It smells delicious," the Blue Silver Emperor asked, peeking over Xiao Rou's shoulder.

"Go away, you smell! Didn't you two shower last night?" Xiao Rou teased, gently pushing her away.

"We didn't want to wake you. You were sleeping so soundly," the Blue Silver Emperor replied, slightly embarrassed.

It was true. After days in the Star Dou Great Forest, none of them had bathed. If they weren't spirit masters, they would have been covered in dirt.

"Well, thank you for that. The small wooden house outside is the bathroom. Go clean up," Xiao Rou said with a laugh.

"Alright, alright."

An hour later, around 9 AM, the three of them sat around the table, enjoying breakfast in fresh clothes.

"Sister Xiao Rou, are you feeling better?" Lin Yongming asked.

"Much better. My strength hasn't fully returned, but the weakness is gone after a good night's rest," Xiao Rou replied.

"It's strange. Why do spirit masters suffer such severe side effects after using their Spirit Avatar? Even you two, who were originally soul beasts, still experience these penalties after transforming. Five-thousand-year soul beasts are equivalent to Soul Sages, yet they don't have these issues," Lin Yongming mused, voicing a question that had been bothering him.

He couldn't help but wonder if the spirit master system was still incomplete.

This question had been growing in his mind since his time in Heaven Dou City, and seeing Xiao Rou's condition had brought it to the forefront.

"We can't give you a definitive answer. This has been a problem since the spirit master system was established. But based on my experience, I think it's because the power boost from the Spirit Avatar is too overwhelming for the body to handle," Xiao Rou explained, setting down her chopsticks.

"That's why spirit masters rarely use their Spirit Avatar unless it's a life-or-death situation. The Spirit Avatar usually lasts about half an hour, and the side effects vary. For Titled Douluo like Dugu Bo, it takes about a day to recover. For Soul Sages like me, it takes seven days, and for Soul Douluo, it takes three days. That's why I think it's related to the body's physical limits," Xiao Rou added.

"That's true. This has been an unsolved problem since the dawn of spirit masters. If someone could solve the side effects of the Spirit Avatar, they'd be hailed as a god among spirit masters," the Blue Silver Emperor chimed in.

"I see," Lin Yongming said, though his doubts only grew.

What the two women described was essentially a physical strain issue. But Lin Yongming couldn't help but wonder why, if the body could absorb spirit rings, releasing the Spirit Avatar would cause such severe side effects.

He suspected there was more to it than just physical strain, but at his current level, he couldn't figure it out. Perhaps only by reaching the Soul Sage level and experiencing the Spirit Avatar firsthand could he uncover the truth.

For now, Lin Yongming decided not to press the issue.

"Xiao Ming, don't overthink it. You're only a Soul King. This isn't something you need to worry about yet. Focus on your own cultivation," Xiao Rou advised, noticing the frown on Lin Yongming's face.

She was worried that Lin Yongming might get too caught up in this question and neglect his own training.

"That's right. If you want to think about this, you should at least wait until you're a Titled Douluo, or at the very least, a Soul Sage," the Blue Silver Emperor added.

"Don't worry. I was just thinking out loud after seeing Sister Xiao Rou's condition," Lin Yongming said with a smile.

"By the way, are you two heading straight to Spirit City after this?" Xiao Rou asked.

"Yes, Sister Xiao Rou. Once you've fully recovered, Xiao Ming and I will be on our way," the Blue Silver Emperor replied.

This had already been discussed between them.

"Just be careful. Spirit City isn't far—only about a day's journey. But with Xiao Ming's Purple Lightning Thunder Wings, you can get there in half a day," Xiao Rou said, not pressing the matter further.

"Of course. We might leave Spirit City after the Continental Elite Tournament. Speaking of which, the tournament is supposed to be really exciting. Sister Xiao Rou, you should come watch. Xiao Ming will be competing," the Blue Silver Emperor said, extending an invitation.

"I'll see. If Xiao Wu doesn't have anything going on, I might come," Xiao Rou replied.

"Great! Then I'll have company," the Blue Silver Emperor said happily.

"Don't get too excited. I don't want to intrude on your couple time," Xiao Rou teased.

"Haha!" Lin Yongming laughed awkwardly.

The rest of the day passed uneventfully. The three of them took a walk around the village in the morning and spent the afternoon chatting on the porch.

Dugu Bo didn't show up that day, likely resting at the inn.

"A'yin, are you going to sleep with me in the bedroom, or are you staying with your Xiao Ming?" Xiao Rou teased as bedtime approached.

"What kind of question is that? Of course, I'm staying with my Xiao Ming," the Blue Silver Emperor replied, making Lin Yongming smile.

But Lin Yongming still said, "A'yin, why don't you sleep with Sister Xiao Rou? The makeshift bed is a bit hard."

"Xiao Ming, it's fine," the Blue Silver Emperor insisted.

"Alright, alright. I'm heading to bed. Don't forget to turn off the lights," Xiao Rou said before retreating to her bedroom and closing the door.

The two of them settled into the makeshift bed and lay down.

"A'yin, do we have any immortal herbs in the Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch that would suit Dugu Bo? I feel like we should give him something as a thank-you for all his help. What do you think?" Lin Yongming whispered.

"Xiao Ming, it's up to you. I think Dugu Bo is a good person, and we might need his help in the future. Let me see if there's something suitable," the Blue Silver Emperor said, rummaging through the pouch.

"Found it! Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor is a variant of a dragon species. This Earth Dragon Golden Melon contains a trace of earth dragon bloodline. It might be useful for him," she said, pulling out a potato-like object with golden veins running through it.

"Earth Dragon Golden Melon! Perfect. We don't need it, so let's give it to Dugu Bo. He might come over tomorrow, and I'll give it to him then," Lin Yongming said, taking the melon with a smile.

"Alright, you hold onto it. It'll be fine for a day," the Blue Silver Emperor nodded.

"A'yin, you're the best," Lin Yongming said, storing the melon in his spatial soul tool.

"Don't be silly. Your matters are my matters. No need to be so formal," the Blue Silver Emperor replied, her cheeks turning pink.

Lin Yongming, moved by her soft tone, couldn't help but lean closer to her.

"Xiao Ming, no... Sister Xiao Rou might still be awake. She'll hear us," the Blue Silver Emperor whispered after a moment, her voice trembling.

"A'yin, it's fine. Sister Xiao Rou is already asleep. We'll just be quiet," Lin Yongming whispered back, his breath warm against her ear.

"Don't... It'll be so embarrassing if Sister Xiao Rou hears."

"She won't."

"Then be gentle."

"Okay."

"Mmm~" The Blue Silver Emperor's eyes widened, and she quickly covered her mouth.

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The next morning, Lin Yongming woke up feeling refreshed and noticed that Xiao Rou was still asleep.

"A'yin, Sister Xiao Rou isn't up yet. Let's get up," Lin Yongming whispered, gently waking the Blue Silver Emperor.

"It's all your fault. Everything's a mess now. I'm sure Sister Xiao Rou woke up last night," the Blue Silver Emperor said, covering her face in embarrassment.

"Not at all. My Mind's Eye didn't detect any signs of her waking up," Lin Yongming assured her.

"Really?" The Blue Silver Emperor sighed in relief.

"Really. But if we don't clean up now, she'll definitely notice," Lin Yongming said seriously.

"Let's go, let's go," the Blue Silver Emperor said, quickly getting up and gathering the bedsheets to take to the bathroom.

As she hung the sheets outside, Xiao Rou emerged from her bedroom and saw Lin Yongming sitting on the porch.

"That rascal!" Xiao Rou thought, her face turning red.

The wooden house wasn't soundproof, and she had indeed woken up during the night.

"Sister Xiao Rou, you're up," the Blue Silver Emperor said, her face slightly flushed as she entered the house.

"Yes. Why are you washing the sheets so early in the morning?" Xiao Rou asked casually.

"Oh, we got them dirty during our trip to the Star Dou Great Forest. I only noticed last night, so I decided to wash them this morning," the Blue Silver Emperor explained quickly.

"Is that so? Then why do you look so nervous?" Xiao Rou teased.

"What? I'm not nervous," the Blue Silver Emperor replied hastily.

"Alright, let's make breakfast," Xiao Rou said, turning away.

"Okay," the Blue Silver Emperor said, relieved.

During breakfast, the Blue Silver Emperor pinched Lin Yongming's side under the table.

After the meal, she dragged him outside for some fresh air.

"It's all your fault. I was so embarrassed in front of Sister Xiao Rou this morning," the Blue Silver Emperor said, pinching him again.

"Come on, it's not that bad. Sister Xiao Rou didn't hear anything," Lin Yongming replied.

"Humph! Whatever. Don't do that again, or I'll kick you," the Blue Silver Emperor said sternly.

"A'yin, why are you kicking the little monster?" Dugu Bo asked, walking over with a smile.

"Senior Dugu," Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor greeted him.

"Old monster, are you fully recovered? You didn't come yesterday. We thought something had happened," Lin Yongming asked.

"You little monster, always underestimating me. I'm a Titled Douluo, you know. I just felt like sleeping in yesterday," Dugu Bo said with a laugh.

"That's good," Lin Yongming nodded.

The day passed uneventfully. The four of them chatted, meditated, and before they knew it, it was evening.

After dinner, Dugu Bo prepared to leave.

"Old monster, let me walk you out," Lin Yongming offered.

"Sure," Dugu Bo agreed.

The two women didn't think much of it and continued cleaning up.

Soon, Lin Yongming and Dugu Bo reached the village entrance.

"Little monster, if you have something to say, spit it out. Otherwise, I'm leaving," Dugu Bo said, sensing that Lin Yongming had something on his mind.

"Old monster, thank you for all your help recently," Lin Yongming began.

"Is that all?" Dugu Bo asked, surprised.

"Actually, there's something else. A'yin and I discussed it and decided to give you this immortal herb. It's called the Earth Dragon Golden Melon and contains a trace of earth dragon bloodline. It should be very beneficial for your Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor," Lin Yongming said, handing over the melon.

"Little monster, I helped you because you cured my poison and because I genuinely consider you a friend. I can't accept this," Dugu Bo said firmly.

"Old monster, don't refuse so quickly. This isn't just for you. Your descendants, or even your future granddaughter, might need it," Lin Yongming said with a smile.

"How do you know I'll have a granddaughter and not a grandson?" Dugu Bo asked, puzzled.

"Just a guess. But that's not important. What's important is that I have a favor to ask of you," Lin Yongming said, his expression turning serious as he gazed into the distance.

"Go on, little monster," Dugu Bo said.

"Old monster, if you ever hear bad news about me in the future, I hope you'll take care of my parents. You've met them. Of course, I'm talking about a hypothetical situation," Lin Yongming said slowly.

"Little monster, why are you saying this?" Dugu Bo asked, frowning.

"Old monster, don't ask too many questions. I just want you to promise me that if something happens to me, you'll look after my family."

"As for this Earth Dragon Golden Melon, consider it a gift from a friend. It comes from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and has the power to change one's destiny. If you have a granddaughter in the future, give it to her after her spirit awakens. It might make her even more talented than someone with innate full soul power, and her achievements could surpass yours," Lin Yongming said, handing over the melon.

"Alright, little monster. If you put it that way, I can't refuse without sounding ungrateful."

"As for your request, if I ever hear anything bad about you, I'll take care of your family," Dugu Bo said reluctantly.

"Thank you, old monster," Lin Yongming said with a grateful smile.

He knew that once Dugu Bo made a promise, he would keep it.

"Old monster, don't mention this conversation to A'yin. She knows about the immortal herb, but not the rest," Lin Yongming added.

"Understood. But I still advise you to be careful with the Spirit Hall. Don't get too involved," Dugu Bo said, clearly understanding Lin Yongming's concerns.

Dugu Bo could only think of the Spirit Hall as the source of Lin Yongming's worries, especially since they were heading to Spirit City.

"Alright, old monster. I'll stop here. I'm heading back," Lin Yongming said, turning around and waving without looking back.

"Oh, and old monster, you can return to Heaven Dou City now. The third thing I asked of you is what we just discussed."

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