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第两千零七十三章 敢爱敢恨的孔雀

Chapter 2073: The Peacock Who Dares to Love and Hate

Time passed like water, especially when spent with someone you love. It seemed to fly by even faster.

In a blink of an eye, three months had already passed. With their hearts entwined, they spent their days in the moonlight, enjoying the warmth and sweetness of these nearly one hundred days together.

Since embarking on his path of cultivation, this was the happiest period for Lin Xuan. It was indescribably blissful, almost to the point where he wished time would freeze at this moment.

Of course, that was impossible.

During these three months, Lin Xuan and his beloved wife were not always immersed in the sweetness of love. Although dual cultivation was indeed delightful, they both knew too well the harsh realities of the cultivation world. After a few initial days, they began practicing the True Spirit Jade Technique.

Just like fish in water, their practice went smoother than expected. As the saying goes, "what is lost on one side may be gained on another." Although this secret technique had strict conditions for its cultivation, once those conditions were met, there was no bottleneck or hindrance. In particular, when a man and woman full of love practiced it, the deeper their love, the easier it became. However, this detail was not mentioned in the Jade Pupil Scroll.

The soul essence of the Golden-winged Great Peng had been completely refined away, and with the danger gone, Lin Xuan naturally removed the restrictions he had placed on her. The Fairy Peacock now regained all her magical power.

Though still at the early stage of separation, she could still hold her own against a cultivator of that level due to her celestial bird heritage.

The true spirit blood of the Golden-winged Great Peng hadn’t fully merged yet, but even partial refinement brought significant benefits to both. Indeed, it was not just for the Peacock; Lin Xuan also integrated part of this true spirit blood into his own body through their dual cultivation method without any adverse effects.

The couple’s love was intense. Lin Xuan even revealed many secrets to her, such as the Blue Star Sea and Moon’s past life.

As they say, trust those you employ and mistrust those you doubt; if one cannot trust their spouse, then who else in this world can be trusted?

Sure enough, the Peacock was shocked by everything Lin Xuan told her. However, she showed no fear but only surprise.

"One-Yuan, are you afraid I might drag you down?" Lin Xuan jokingly asked once. He had a premonition that his future would be fraught with numerous trials and tribulations. This incident with the Ice Soul Demon Ancestor revealing the Five Dragon Seal was just the beginning. Although he had destroyed her soul fragment, she knew of his secret and might one day seek revenge.

Then there was Moon’s past life; it was what worried him most. As time passed, their combined strength would eventually attract the attention of those powerful beings who wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate them.

The Arrogant King of Devils was a name that could change the fate of the Three Realms. Countless people wanted her dead, and they wouldn't spare Moon even though she was just reincarnated.

Could he protect his beloved woman, or would he drag Peacock into this as well?

Lin Xuan didn’t want any harm to come to those he loved.

But hearing these half-joking words, the Peacock was shocked and angry. Her eyebrows shot up in surprise. Lin Xuan had never seen her so enraged before.

She no longer showed him any tenderness but spoke sternly: "My lord, what do you think of me? A coward who fears death! You are my husband; we swore to each other by heaven that we would always protect and support one another, no matter what. Yet, you speak of dragging me down. How do you see your wife? Do you look down on her?"

The Peacock grew angrier as she spoke. Lin Xuan realized his words had been too harsh.

"One-Yuan, don’t be angry; I was just joking."

"Joking? Is this the kind of joke you make?"

Peacock拂袖而去, a woman with a strong personality who loved Lin Xuan deeply but wouldn't blindly follow him. She would not have allowed herself to be so easily swayed.

"It’s over. My wife is truly angry this time."

Lin Xuan stood dumbfounded as the facts confirmed his suspicions. For the next month, Peacock ignored him completely, making dual cultivation a distant dream for Lin Xuan who was left alone in his empty quarters. Only after much pleading did she finally turn her anger into joy.

This wasn’t because Lin Xuan was weak; it was truly his mistake this time. With Peacock’s character—loving and unrepentant of death—the words he spoke were an insult. If not for their marriage, she would have drawn a sword against him.

Peacock’s forgiveness stemmed from her deep love for Lin Xuan, which had been cultivated over hundreds of years. She was unwavering in her commitment to him, no matter what. If his lordship truly stood against all the gods and buddhas, even if it meant descending into the Netherworld, she would follow without any regrets.

This small incident passed, and through this experience, Lin Xuan finally understood the depth of Peacock’s love for him. He was moved rather than angry, and their relationship grew stronger as a result.

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Time flew by like a white horse passing through a crevice. Soon, it had been over a year since Lin Xuan arrived here. They were diligent in their dual cultivation. The true spirit blood of the Golden-winged Great Peng had been completely refined away, bringing significant benefits to both. Lin Xuan felt his body had undergone further changes, becoming stronger than before. Other changes would take time to manifest.

Living in this small space was peaceful and free from strife or pain, like living in an idyllic paradise. Both Lin Xuan and Peacock enjoyed it immensely. However, they knew they couldn’t stay here forever. While Peacock’s lifespan was sufficient, it had its limits. Lin Xuan's situation was even worse; this was the mortal realm where the primordial energy was thin. Without a lifespan-depleting calamity, he would only have another four thousand years to live. For mortals, that seemed unimaginably long, but for cultivators seeking immortality, it was merely a short period.

At first, refining true spirit blood was enough. Now with nothing to do, wasting his remaining lifespan here wasn’t worth it. They needed to find a way out and return to the Spirit Realm.

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