Helping Gu Yuena Heal Her Wounds

"What method?" Gu Yuena inquired.

As the leader of the spirit beasts, this was a matter of concern to her.

Ao Tian shook his head. "I'll tell you when the time comes. It's pointless to say it now."

The main reason he decided to help the spirit beasts, apart from feeling pity for them, was because Ao Tian believed he needed to cultivate some obedient strong individuals.

He couldn't stay on the Douluo Continent forever. One day, when he grew tired of life here, he might go to the Divine Realm or explore the depths of the cosmos. Having a group of strong followers would make things much easier for him.

He believed that the thoughts of spirit beasts were far less complicated than those of humans, making them a better choice for cultivation.

Of course, talented humans wouldn't be overlooked. For example, Hu Liena...

100 years, Gu Yuena fell into contemplation. After a moment, she nodded.

A hundred years was not a long time for her, she could afford to wait.

Ao Tian, still puzzled, inquired, "Is there something else?"

"Can you help me heal my hidden injuries?" Gu Yuena asked hopefully.

Her hidden injuries were extremely severe, inflicted during the great battle between the Dragon God and those five Divine King human powerhouses. If she were to recover on her own, it would take at least twenty thousand years.

Twenty thousand years were something she couldn't afford to wait for. What if Senior Ao Tian couldn't resolve the issue with the spirit beasts? Waiting another twenty thousand years might lead to the extinction of the spirit beasts.

Ao Tian said, "Let me take a look at your body."

After saying this, he realized that his words might be taken in the wrong way, but he didn't mind. He released his divine sense, entering Gu Yuena's body.

Allowing someone to explore her body with their divine sense gave Gu Yuena a strange feeling.

After a while, Ao Tian withdrew his divine sense. She quickly asked, "How is it? Senior Ao Tian, can my condition be treated?"

Ao Tian shook his head. "It's not easy to treat. You've harmed your origin. Unless... I use my essence blood to help you enhance the purity of your blood, and then follow up with recuperation."

Essence blood? Gu Yuena's eyes brightened. It seemed that the Dragon God hadn't received such treatment back then.

The Dragon God had only absorbed the dragon blood that Senior Ao Tian emitted during his cultivation, gaining the bloodline of the dragon race. Then, he had steadily grown stronger, ultimately becoming the Nine Colored Great Dragon.

"If I absorb Senior Ao Tian's essence blood, will my future achievements surpass those of the Dragon God?" Gu Yuena's heart couldn't help but be a bit excited.

Thinking of this, she looked at Ao Tian eagerly. "Senior Ao Tian, could you grant me some essence blood?"

Without waiting for Ao Tian's response, she continued, "I will never forget your great kindness, Senior Ao Tian."

Ao Tian didn't say much. He placed his palm against his chest and extracted a drop of essence blood radiating with immense pressure.

With a wave of his left hand, he set up a barrier to prevent any sounds or movements from being detected. Then, he added an additional defensive barrier to Xiao Wu's body. Without these measures, the pressure from this drop of blood would likely cause her to faint.

Is this Senior Ao Tian's essence blood? Gu Yuena's eyes shone with anticipation. This drop of essence blood gave her the same feeling of terrifying pressure.

Essence blood was the condensation of his essence, condensed from the finest parts. It wasn't a big deal for Ao Tian to part with a drop, but for Gu Yuena, it was an enormous stroke of luck. 

This drop of essence blood contained part of the dragon race's heritage. After absorbing it, Gu Yuena would naturally gain this heritage.

With some injuries still afflicting Gu Yuena, Ao Tian had no choice but to seal a portion of the essence blood's power. He said, "Open your mouth."

Gu Yuena obediently complied, opening her mouth. Ao Tian flicked his finger, and the drop of essence blood fell into Gu Yuena's mouth.

"Within your body, there are hidden injuries. It will take quite some time to refine and absorb the essence and blood. After the refinement is complete, your hidden injuries should be mostly healed. If not, you can ask me for a drop. By the way, within the essence blood, there is also a portion of Dragon Clan heritage. You can contemplate it and pass it on to Di Tian and the others."

Gu Yuena was moved in her heart. Was Senior Ao trying to enhance the strength of their spirit beasts?

Thinking of this, Gu Yuena said earnestly, "Senior Ao, I am deeply grateful for your great kindness. If you need it, Gu Yuena is willing to offer herself..."

Ao Tian extended his hand to interrupt her words, saying, "Enough, you should return to your forest tomorrow. Growing up like this, staying in the human world will eventually lead to trouble."

Gu Yuena's cheeks turned slightly red, thinking that Ao Tian was indirectly complimenting her beauty.

Ao Tian waved his hand and said, "Both of you, go back to your rooms. I need to rest."

Gu Yuena stood up, gracefully curtsied, and took Xiao Wu to the adjacent room.

"If Dong'er knew that there's a beauty not inferior to her who often wants to offer herself to me, I wonder if she would come charging from the Spirit City..."

...

Gu Yuena returned to her room with Xiao Wu, and eagerly sat down on the bed to refine and absorb Ao Tian's essence blood.

Just as she began to absorb it, she realized that her bloodline was ascending. Vaguely, she glimpsed some incredibly profound heritage. Her original hidden injuries were also recovering at a speed several times faster than before.

Xiao Wu saw that Gu Yuena was so earnestly healing and didn't disturb her. She went to take a bath on her own.

After she finished bathing and came out, she saw Gu Yuena still sitting there and couldn't help but say, "Sister Na'er, you haven't bathed for several days. Aren't you going to wash up?"

Xiao Wu noticed that Gu Yuena's originally pleasant scent had become stronger. If she slept with Gu Yuena, she wouldn't be able to fall asleep.

Gu Yuena finally opened her eyes, got off the bed, feeling a bit reluctant.

But she also understood that with Senior Ao's essence blood, her recovery time would be greatly shortened, so there was no need to rush.

After bathing, Gu Yuena walked out with her silver hair down.

Her hair was much shorter than before, just reaching her slender waist. Her skin was so flawless that it made Xiao Wu envious.

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up. "Sister Na'er, tonight I want to sleep hugging you."

Gu Yuena got onto the bed and lightly tapped Xiao Wu's forehead, saying, "You little girl, you're so flirtatious at such a young age. Didn't you used to sleep hugging Senior Ao every night?"

"No way." Xiao Wu blushed, and immediately burrowed into the blanket.

"That's exactly what you told me." Gu Yuena teased, giving Xiao Wu's perky little butt a playful pat.

Xiao Wu's voice came from inside the blanket, "Sister Na'er, you're so mean. If you want to hug too, you can have it."

"That's what you said."

...

In the morning, before leaving, Xiao Wu took out a piece of paper from her soul tool bracelet and handed it to Gu Yuena. Gu Yuena folded it carefully, tucking it into her bosom.

Then, they met up with Ao Tian and left the hotel together.

Ao Tian and Xiao Wu mounted their horses. Looking at Gu Yuena, he said, "You wanted to follow me, right? I'm giving you this opportunity. Go back and cultivate well. Let me see how far you can go."

After saying that, he rode his dragon-horse, hands on Xiao Wu's small waist, heading towards the Nuoding Academy.

Gu Yuena stood in place, pursing her lips. She muttered to herself, "Only a fool would go back."