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[At Elder Lu's Residence]
Wu Jian and Wang Jie followed a servant through the courtyard of Elder Lu's residence. The manor was surprisingly modest for someone of Elder Lu's status—simple wooden furniture, neatly trimmed gardens, and the faint scent of medicinal herbs hanging in the air.
Elder Lu was well-known across the city, not just for his unparalleled healing techniques but also for his sharp tongue and short temper. Despite his reputation, even high-ranking cultivators had to humble themselves when seeking his help.
The servant led them into a quiet hall where Elder Lu sat on a wooden chair, sorting through a collection of dried herbs with practiced ease. His long white hair was tied back loosely, and his wrinkled hands moved with steady precision as he crushed a dark red stalk into fine powder.
Without looking up, Elder Lu's sharp voice cut through the room "Hmph! Brats, what brings you here?"
Wu Jian and Wang Jie exchanged glances before bowing
"Elder Lu"
Elder Lu finally raised his head. His sharp, hawk-like gaze swept over Wang Jie and Wu Jian.
"Tsk! Wang Jie" Elder Lu's tone sharpened "I told you before if you don't learn to restrain yourself, you'll die for sure"
Wang Jie laughed fakely "Hahaha… of course, Elder Lu"
'Old bastard' Wang Jie cursed inwardly
"I'm not here about that" Wang Jie said, forcing a smile
"Then what?"
Wang Jie's smile deepened "I need your expertise"
Elder Lu's brow twitched "Hmph That's not a good sign"
Wang Jie's fake laughter echoed through the room "Hahaha… I was just thinking about refining my skills"
Elder Lu's sharp gaze didn't soften "Refining your skills? You think cultivation is some street performance?"
Wang Jie's smile didn't waver "Not exactly I was considering exploring… uh, different approaches"
Elder Lu's brow lifted "Different approaches?"
Wang Jie nodded, his smile deepening "Yes I figured that understanding the balance between… taking and giving… could improve my foundation"
Elder Lu's eyes narrowed suspiciously "Taking and giving?"
Wang Jie's gaze sharpened "Exactly And who better to learn from than you, Elder Lu? Your knowledge of cultivation and body refinement is unmatched"
Elder Lu snorted "Flattery will get you nowhere"
At that moment, Wu Jian's eyes widened as if remembering something urgent "Ah! I just realized I left my—uh—my storage ring back at the sect!"
Elder Lu's gaze flicked toward him. Wu Jian forced a strained smile "I'll… be right back!" Without waiting for a response, he hurried toward the exit, practically fleeing the room.
Elder Lu scowled "That brat Running off at the first sign of trouble"
Wang Jie's smile didn't fade. He leaned forward slightly "Actually, Elder Lu, there's something I've been curious about…"
"Speak"
Wang Jie's tone grew casual "I've heard that balancing Yin and Yang energy is crucial for cultivation"
"Hmm..."
"And… some techniques rely heavily on this balance. Techniques where one cultivator guides the flow of Yin Qi while the other provides Yang Qi"
Elder Lu's gaze darkened "You're talking about dual cultivation"
Wang Jie showed fake innocence "Am I?"
Elder Lu's expression remained sharp "You are"
Wang Jie rubbed his chin thoughtfully "I'm just saying… hypothetically… if one were to practice a Yin-Yang cultivation technique, how would they maximize the benefits?"
Elder Lu scoffed "Hypothetically? Hah If you were foolish enough to practice dual cultivation, you'd need a proper balance between your partner's Yin Qi and your Yang Qi. If the balance tips too far in either direction, you'll destabilize your foundation or worse"
Wang Jie's gaze sharpened "And if the balance is maintained?"
Elder Lu's eyes narrowed "Then the benefits would be immense enhanced spiritual flow, breakthroughs, and reinforced meridians. But the key lies in compatibility"
"Compatibility?"
Elder Lu nodded "Not every partner is suitable for dual cultivation The Yin and Yang energies must align naturally If the flow is disrupted…" His gaze darkened "...your cultivation could crumble entirely"
Wang Jie's smile tightened 'So, Ruyan's Yin Qi might not be enough to match my Yang Qi…'
Elder Lu's gaze sharpened "Why the sudden interest?"
Wang Jie leaned back, his expression relaxed "Just curious"
Wang Jie's gaze sharpened as another thought pressed against his mind 'System says that I have an Extreme Yang Physique…'
Wang Jie smiled thinly "I had one more question"
Elder Lu rubbed his temples "Say it"
Wang Jie stepped forward "What do you know about the Extreme Yang Physique?"
Elder Lu's gaze sharpened "Extreme Yang Physique?"
Elder Lu gave Wang Jie a long, sharp look "Extreme Yang Physique?" His brows furrowed slightly "Why do you ask?"
"Just curious" Wang Jie smiled, but inwardly, he was focused 'If my physique is the reason my cultivation stagnated for so long, I need to understand it'
Elder Lu exhaled, rubbing his temples "Fine, listen well Extreme Yang and Extreme Yin Physiques are incredibly rare one in a million cultivators might have one I've heard of no one with that physic in present time. there are barely some people in ancient clan
And they are known as the most compatible physiques in existence"
Wang Jie's brows rose "Compatible?"
Elder Lu nodded "Unlike normal cultivators, who can absorb both Yin and Yang Qi at a normal rate, an Extreme Yang Physique cultivator excels in Yang Qi absorption, while an
Extreme Yin Physique cultivator excels in Yin Qi absorption mean they will higher concentration of yin or yang qi with in them However, their true potential is only visible when they cultivate together"
Wang Jie's eyes flickered "Together?"
"Yin and Yang naturally attract each other" Elder Lu's gaze darkened "An Extreme Yang cultivator can refine and absorb Yin Qi from a compatible Extreme Yin partner at an astonishing rate. Likewise, an Extreme Yin cultivator can refine and absorb Yang Qi from their counterpart. This creates a perfect cycle, where both cultivators reinforce and enhance each other's growth"
Wang Jie's expression didn't change, but inwardly, his thoughts raced 'So that's how it works If I had an Extreme Yin partner, my cultivation speed would skyrocket'
Elder Lu continued "This is why powerful clans and sects seek out Extreme Physiques A pairing of Extreme Yin and Extreme Yang cultivators can rise to unimaginable heights Some believe that the legendary Immortal Dual Cultivators of the past all possessed such physiques"
Wang Jie rubbed his chin "What about cultivators with Pure Yin or Pure Yang Physiques?" he asked
"Hmm... They are also rare, but not on the same level" Elder Lu leaned back "A Pure Yin or Pure Yang Physique cultivator is attuned to their respective Qi, meaning they absorb it more efficiently. However, they lack the extreme exclusivity of the Extreme Physiques"
"In other words, they can still cultivate normally?"
"Exactly A Pure Yin cultivator can cultivate Yang techniques with some difficulty, but an Extreme Yin cultivator would require a Yang source to balance themselves The same applies to Extreme Yang cultivators" Elder Lu's eyes narrowed "That's why most Extreme Physique cultivators seek out dual cultivation techniques Without a compatible partner, their potential is wasted"
Wang Jie's eyes gleamed with interest "Then what about a Pure Yin cultivator and an Extreme Yang cultivator? Would they also be compatible?"
Elder Lu's gaze sharpened slightly "Better than most"
"Oh?"
Elder Lu stroked his beard thoughtfully "A Pure Yin and Extreme Yang pairing wouldn't be as perfect as an Extreme Yin and Extreme Yang combination, but it would still be highly beneficial. The Pure Yin partner would refine Yang Qi at an accelerated rate, while the Extreme Yang partner would similarly refine Yin Qi"
"So it would still create a reinforcing cycle?"
"Yes, but with limitations" Elder Lu explained "An Extreme Yin and Extreme Yang pairing creates a perfect balance, allowing both partners to push each other to greater heights without instability. A Pure Yin and Extreme Yang pairing would work similarly, but with reduced efficiency"
Wang Jie's smirk widened Even a Pure Yin partner would be enough to stabilize my physique and increase my cultivation speed… but if I could find an Extreme Yin partner… a person with Extreme Yin Qi are impossible to find
"Still, it's nothing to scoff at" Elder Lu added "A Pure Yin and Pure Yang pairing would still outpace most ordinary cultivators"
"I see…" Wang Jie's gaze darkened
'So a Pure Yin partner would already give me a massive edge… But an Extreme Yin partner would make me unstoppable'
Elder Lu's eyes narrowed "Enough questions If you have nothing else to ask, get out"
"Haha, of course Thanks for the insight, Elder Lu"
But still the main reason he came for was not achieved yet, Wang Jie's eyes gleamed with amusement as he leaned back in his seat. His tone turned casual, almost playful "By the way, Elder Lu… I haven't seen your granddaughter around lately"