Creating a child is not something that can be rushed, especially since Qin Yuxiang has thrown herself into the path of immortal cultivation. This is a rare hobby of hers, and pregnancy would inevitably interrupt her rhythm.
The matter of the Death Sand Sea was not urgent. Lin Xiao Tian did not have complete confidence in the Sand Sea, and moreover, judging by its location within his Sea of Consciousness, the Shennong Medical Canon was situated in its depths. The surrounding demon beasts would be powerful at such a distance, and while Lin Xiao Tian was not afraid of them, he feared a protracted battle.
The curse on him had not yet been broken. If he were trapped in the Sand Sea, he would only be waiting for death.
The encounter in Kunlun Valley last time had taught Lin Xiao Tian a profound lesson.
The most pressing matter now was to break the curse on his body.
Although a portion of the Nascent Soul stage demon beast's core had been consumed for the little white snake this time, there was still a significant amount left. If it could be combined with the characteristics of the Thunder Pool, there might be a chance to break the curse.
As he decided, so he acted. Lin Xiao Tian did not hesitate, and quickly made arrangements.
The mountain paths to Jinsha Village were now fully repaired, wide enough for small cars, making it much more convenient for Lin Xiao Tian to travel in and out of the village.
With the improved transportation, it was also easier for the Lin family to provide support to Lin Xiao Tian, and to react quickly if anything happened.
Lin Xiao Tian brought many pills to enhance his cultivation this time, preparing for a prolonged effort.
Upon arriving at Black Mountain, Xiao Bai promptly appeared before Lin Xiao Tian.
As usual, Lin Xiao Tian gave Xiao Bai two pills, both Foundation Establishment stage spiritual medicines.
After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, Xiao Bai's deterrent power increased significantly. Previously, the demon beasts in the depths of Black Mountain would observe from a distance, but now they simply did not appear at all.
Lin Xiao Tian progressed unimpeded and soon reached the edge of the Thunder Pool.
The two sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate.
To utilize the lightning from the Thunder Pool, Lin Xiao Tian sat adjacent to Xiao Bai and circulated his energy.
Initially, the cultivation process went smoothly.
However, after a short while, Xiao Bai became restless and insisted on burrowing into Lin Xiao Tian's embrace.
She had now transformed into human form, and in Lin Xiao Tian's eyes, she was a person, and a woman at that.
Although Xiao Bai was beautiful, Lin Xiao Tian harbored no such thoughts towards her.
"Xiao Bai, you cannot do this."
Xiao Bai looked puzzled, "Wh... wh... why?"
She was still somewhat unfluent in her speech.
Lin Xiao Tian had no choice but to explain the relationship between men and women to her, and to tell her that in human perception, boys and girls could not be so close.
Xiao Bai seemed to understand, yet not quite.
But after a while, her old habits resurfaced.
Lin Xiao Tian had no recourse but to sit with his back against hers. This was better than Xiao Bai burrowing into his arms.
Time flowed by as they cultivated.
Lin Xiao Tian circulated the Shennong Heart Method, simultaneously sensing the elemental lightning flowing through his body.
A wisp of lightning entered his body, and Lin Xiao Tian hastily guided it towards his Sea of Consciousness.
The curse was hidden in his Sea of Consciousness, and it was of extreme Yin nature. The lightning from the Thunder Pool easily locked onto it.
Rumble.
The curse in the Sea of Consciousness took the form of a large door. With each strike of lightning, the door trembled slightly.
Coupled with the effect of the Po'e Pills Lin Xiao Tian had taken earlier, the curse door was now on the verge of collapse.
If the lightning were to strike a few more times, the curse might shatter immediately, but Lin Xiao Tian dared not do so.
The lightning from the Thunder Pool was too formidable, and Lin Xiao Tian dared not let it remain in his body for too long.
When a strike of lightning failed to break the curse, Lin Xiao Tian immediately drew it out of his body.
Compared to the curse, the lightning from the Thunder Pool was far more dangerous!
He could not continuously draw in the lightning, as it would cause significant damage to his body. Lin Xiao Tian could only allow the lightning to enter his body at intervals.
A day passed, and Lin Xiao Tian had only allowed the lightning into his body six times. He dared not push it further.
In the evening, Lin Xiao Tian took a Po'e Pill and continued to assault the curse.
After being battered by lightning six times, the curse door was precarious. Once it could no longer hold, Lin Xiao Tian could destroy it with his own strength.
But this process was not short.
The following week, Lin Xiao Tian was consumed by this task.
He consumed no less than ten Po'e Pills.
These were pills he had specifically saved, but now, to break the curse, he could not afford to be stingy.
Through Lin Xiao Tian's efforts, finally, on the ninth day, as the last bolt of lightning surged into his Sea of Consciousness, the curse door could hold no longer.
Crack!
A gaping fissure appeared in the curse door.
Lin Xiao Tian hastily drew the lightning out of his body and then used his own strength to combat the curse.
In the first round of confrontation, Lin Xiao Tian failed.
The curse appeared to be on the verge of vanishing, yet it was still tenacious, as if alive, desperately resisting Lin Xiao Tian.
But Lin Xiao Tian was not rushed. He continued to wear it down.
He had endured for so long already; he could afford to wait a little longer.
Lin Xiao Tian lost the second round of confrontation.
Then came the third. This time, a crack opened directly in the curse door.
Lin Xiao Tian pressed on, continuously striking at the curse door.
Finally, after the fourth assault, the curse door crumbled with a roar.
The curse that had plagued Lin Xiao Tian for so long had now completely disappeared.
The moment the curse vanished, Lin Xiao Tian finally understood its rules.
It turned out that a trace of primordial spirit had existed within the curse.
This wisp of primordial spirit coexisted with the curse, constantly monitoring Lin Xiao Tian's body.
Once the curse recurred, the primordial spirit could capture Lin Xiao Tian's every move.
Lin Xiao Tian could not help but feel a sense of relief.
Fortunately, he had not used the Shennong Heart Method for healing back then, but had chosen to let his body recover naturally. If he had used the Shennong Heart Method then, the primordial spirit could have captured the method's operational pattern, and his cultivation technique might have been learned by the Flood Dragon.
Lin Xiao Tian did not hesitate and directly shattered this wisp of primordial spirit.
At this moment, in Kunlun Valley, a Flood Dragon suddenly opened its eyes.
"You actually managed to break free!"
An enraged dragon's roar erupted from its mouth.
Had he known this would happen, he should have eaten Lin Xiao Tian back then.
The reason he had kept Lin Xiao Tian alive was twofold: one was to utilize Lin Xiao Tian, and the other was for Lin Xiao Tian's cultivation technique.
Lin Xiao Tian's cultivation technique was inherited from Shennong. The power of Shennong both attracted and frightened the Flood Dragon. Obtaining its power was something the Flood Dragon dreamt of, which was why it had placed a primordial spirit within Lin Xiao Tian's curse.
Alas, Lin Xiao Tian was too cautious and never used the Shennong Heart Method. In the end, not only was the curse broken, but the Flood Dragon's primordial spirit was directly shattered.
The shattering of its primordial spirit, even a mere wisp, had significantly affected the Flood Dragon's cultivation.
"Human boy, the next time we meet, I will surely not spare you!"