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Chapter 14 Demoness, I Will Help You Cultivate

The day was sunny and bright, with the warm morning light bathing the courtyard.

An Lan closed her eyes and sat cross-legged on a soft, purple-gold-inlaid cushion in the courtyard.

In the past, when Sheng Wansong was purchasing Buddhist scriptures, the bald monks of Baiyun Temple sold him a few genuine Buddhist scriptures for ten coins. So he casually picked up a luxurious cushion in front of the Buddha.

There are tales of ghosts and gods in this world. Although there are no real gods, immortals, or Buddhas, the power that comes from incense and faith is undeniable.

This cushion is worshipped and burned with incense by hundreds and thousands of pilgrims every day, and over time it has acquired some extraordinary characteristics.

Simply sitting on it can clear one's mind, calm one's spirit, and enhance one's thinking ability.

If it were sold, it would be worth ten taels of gold and a lot of people would fight over it. Sheng Wansong spent ten qian of silver to buy it and also gave away a few Buddhist scriptures. He could barely say that he didn't lose money.

"I will use my internal energy to circulate throughout your body. You need to cooperate fully and recite the incantation at the same time."

This was the moment that would determine the fate of her life.

If I fail, I won't gain any power, and I might even be abandoned by my master as a useless person.

Incredibly, An Lan felt no unease whatsoever.

The name Anlan originally means calm water, but it also implies peace and tranquility in the world and one's heart.

But what calmed An Lan down was not the name, nor the cool cushion beneath her bottom, but the words her master spoke.

On that day, the master who descended from the sky to bring divine punishment was the god in her heart.

She believed in her God, and therefore believed in herself, whom God considered trustworthy.

"Attention, it has begun."

Sheng Wansong placed one palm on An'an's back and silently circulated the secret technique of the Sacred Heart Mantra, "Sacred Heart Mantra of Absorbing the Sea." The characteristic of the Sacred Heart Mantra of Absorbing the Sea is that it can be transformed into any kind of internal force. After merging with the opponent's internal force, it can be manipulated from within. It can even completely transform the opponent's internal force into Sacred Heart Mantra internal force and return it to one's own body, achieving an effect similar to the Star Absorbing Technique, but with almost no hidden dangers.

At this moment, Sheng Wansong activated the effect of the "Nahai Sacred Heart Mantra", transforming the icy internal energy of the Sacred Heart Technique into the most basic and pure attribute-free internal energy.

"Hmm~"

As pure internal energy, without any personal or technical imprint, entered his body, An Lan couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

Her naturally broad meridians were like parched land receiving sweet rain, greedily absorbing and expelling foreign substances, imprinting them with her own mark.

Before even activating the cultivation technique, the pure white internal energy had already turned pitch black and began to circulate in the already opened meridians, resembling the prototype of an unparalleled demonic art.

An Lan's naturally open meridians are themselves a superior demonic cultivation technique.

Sheng Wansong's internal energy flowed like a mighty river within An Lan's body, completing a full cycle in an instant.

And this unclaimed internal energy was completely refined by An'an, and marked with her personal imprint.

Even if no one teaches her the basics, when she reaches the right age, her breath will gradually accumulate internal energy, thus beginning her life as a demonic enchantress.

But with Katsumi's interference, her life will be completely changed.

"Bear with it, it's going to hurt a bit now."

Sheng Wansong forcefully manipulated his internal energy, abandoning the well-planned open road and abruptly turning into a narrow and rugged path.

"Gurgle!"

Too grand, too brutal.

The narrow passage was forcibly widened by a powerful force, causing An Lan to experience a tearing pain and involuntarily let out a muffled groan.

This pain is not momentary, but continuous.

Excessively powerful internal energy continuously entered the tiny meridians, forcibly stretching them open.

If an ordinary person had done this, An Lan would have already died from broken pulse and exhaustion.

However, the wonder of the Nahai Sacred Heart Mantra lies in the fact that these internal energies, which have been completely refined by An'an, can be restored to Sacred Heart Mantra internal energies with just a thought from Sheng Wansong.

Sheng Wansong converted half of his demonic internal energy into Sacred Heart Technique internal energy. The power of immortality repaired his broken meridians the instant they collapsed, reshaping them into broad meridians.

Under Sheng Wansong's control, not a single trace of internal energy flowed into the flesh and internal organs when the meridians were broken, and the breakthrough proceeded in an orderly manner.

The pain of severed meridians and the tingling pleasure of healing injuries intertwined within An Lan's body, driving her almost to madness.

Fortunately, the cool sensation from the purple-gold cushion helped her maintain her consciousness.

Amidst the relentless, recurring pain, An Lan seemed to hear a "pop" sound in her mind.

With the last acupoint cleared, all pain vanished, leaving only the boundless pleasure of the body's energy circulating freely.

An unprecedented sense of power rose in An Lan's heart, as if he had already mastered divine skills.

"Hold fast to the One and recite the mantra."

Sheng Wansong's voice shattered the illusion, and An'an immediately focused her mind and silently recited the incantation taught by her master.

Soul merges with darkness, body transforms into nothingness. Demons annihilate heaven and earth, eternal doomsday.

By repeatedly reciting the mantra, An Lan entered a meditative state, unaware that Lian Shengwan had relaxed his grip, his internal energy naturally circulating throughout his body.

"Not bad."

Sheng Wansong nodded inwardly. He had originally planned to give An'an three days, but he did not expect her to succeed on the first try. She truly deserves to be called a born demonic prodigy.

An'an's first meditation lasted a long time, and she did not wake up until it got dark.

"Victory! Woohoo!"

Ye Yinping rushed into the courtyard in a hurry. As soon as she opened her mouth, Sheng Wansong appeared like a ghost. Before she could react, her mouth and nose were covered.

"Ugh!"

Never before had a man been so close to her, and Miss Ye's face flushed instantly. "This is too early! I'm not ready!"

Just as he was about to struggle, he saw Sheng Wansong point to the center of the courtyard.

Ye Yinping lowered her voice and asked, "Brother Sheng, did you teach An'an internal energy cultivation?"

"This is a crucial moment in An'an's life, so don't make any noise and disturb her."

Ye Yinping nodded repeatedly, a hint of envy in her eyes. "I've never entered such a deep meditative state as An'an. Perhaps she's a genius."

"She is definitely a genius."

Ye Yinping's energetic and impulsive nature stemmed not only from her personality but also from the good news she brought.

"Brother Sheng, those Wudang disciples have already requested the prefect to open the city gates and lift the lockdown tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Sheng Wansong showed a hint of approval, "These three true disciples of Wudang are indeed gentlemen."

He glanced sideways at the courtyard wall, where a "gentleman" was lying in wait.

Lifting the lockdown is not only for the benefit of the people, but also to create change and expose the true culprit's weaknesses.

"I don't know when An'an woke up. Yinping, you should go back to your room and sleep. I'll stay here and keep watch."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yinping patted her chest, picked up her spear, and volunteered, "I've been eating and staying here for free for so many days, so leave this place to me."

Handing it over to you?

I'm afraid you'll just fall asleep holding onto the spear.

"An'an is an important member of my family, and I need to see her with my own eyes to feel at ease."

Only after Sheng Wansong said this did Ye Yinping finally relent, saying, "Then I'll wash up and go to bed."

The night was dark and the wind was high. Dark clouds obscured the moon. When all the light disappeared, An'an's power reached its peak.

It was at this moment that an uninvited guest arrived.