Lin Xiao said nothing.
He looked at Ye Qingxian with burning eyes, as if he had discovered a treasure.
Just now, after the Nine-Hearted Begonia completely healed the hidden injuries left by the outbreak of evil fire in his body, a bold idea emerged in Lin Xiao's mind.
The Nine-Hearted Begonia's abnormal healing ability—
Isn't it like the Senzu Beans from Dragon Ball?
No matter how serious the injury is, one could revive with full health. For warriors like Sun Wukong, it was the perfect aid for breaking through physical limits.
In training, the biggest restriction on human progress is the damage sustained from pushing beyond one's physical limits. Overtraining could lead to injuries that cripple a cultivator's future potential.
The Nine-Hearted Begonia could perfectly bypass this drawback.
For example, training using electric currents to stimulate muscle growth or performing high-intensity exercises would strengthen one's body at unprecedented rates. Normally, this would destroy the body, but with the Nine-Hearted Begonia healing those injuries instantly, the risk vanished.
Lin Xiao also thought of his own unique method: The Evil Fire Body Forging Method.
When his Evil Fire Phoenix martial spirit erupted, it left immense damage across his meridians. Using the Five Animal Exercises and Eight Section Brocade, Lin Xiao had been painstakingly healing those injuries while gradually widening and strengthening his meridians.
Now, with the Nine-Hearted Begonia's healing power, he could push his body even further—breaking limits without suffering the long-term consequences.
His excitement was visible.
Ye Qingxian noticed his intense gaze, and even Ye Lingling became suspicious.
"Lin Xiao, you look like you want to eat my mother!" Ye Lingling slapped the back of his head.
Lin Xiao shook himself out of his trance.
"Aunt Ye, the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Spirit is truly the best auxiliary martial spirit in the world!"
He quickly explained his reasoning about physical training and how continuously breaking his limits with the help of Nine-Hearted Begonia could lead to unprecedented growth.
Ye Qingxian was stunned.
"I always wondered why the Nine-Hearted Begonia was envied by the heavens, despite being less practical in combat compared to something like the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"Now, I understand."
She closed the windows and warned:
"Lin Xiao, never share this secret with anyone. A tree that stands tall attracts the wind. This world is full of people who would do anything to steal power."
Lin Xiao nodded.
"A man is innocent, but the treasure he holds makes him guilty."
Then, a realization dawned on him: The curse of the Nine-Hearted Begonia—only two wielders could exist simultaneously, and when a new wielder was born, one of the existing ones would die.
"Aunt Ye, there might be a way to break the curse. But I need to wait for Poison Douluo to return."
Both Ye Lingling and Ye Qingxian were stunned.
"Are you sure?" Ye Lingling asked with hope in her voice.
"Not completely. But there's a chance."
Ye Qingxian remained skeptical but didn't voice her doubts.
"Lin Xiao," Ye Lingling said, "I'll help you with your body-forging training. But... are you sure about using the Evil Fire? It could be dangerous."
Lin Xiao's determination was unwavering.
"Of course. The Phoenix is reborn from its ashes. I need to embrace the fire if I want to surpass my limits."
With the Nine-Hearted Begonia by his side, Lin Xiao was ready to face the flames and forge himself into something truly extraordinary.