Chapter 268: Jiang Nianyu's Change
In an instant, Jiang Nianyu's body began to tremble lightly, and an indescribable, tingling numbness spread through her. Zhao Dong's large hand seemed to possess a magical power that made her heart race and her breathing grow ragged. Her body writhed like a water snake, and a deep blush unknowingly spread across her face.
Jiang Nianyu's body tensed. She bit her lip hard, trying to endure the strange feeling welling up from deep within her—a feeling that was profoundly wrong.
Zhao Dong steadied himself and finally cleared her other acupoints.
Taking a deep breath, he said, "Nianyu, I'm about to start. Next, I'll unblock your governor and conception vessels. If it hurts, tell me, and I'll slow down."
Jiang Nianyu opened her beautiful eyes, her face flushed with shyness. "Okay... I'm fine. Go ahead. I can endure it."
Zhao Dong nodded firmly. He took another deep breath, circulated the Spiritual Energy within him, and gently placed his hand on her lower abdomen before moving it downward.
Jiang Nianyu's delicate skin was so smooth that the touch sent a ripple of agitation through Zhao Dong's mind. Finally, his hand arrived at the location of the governor and conception vessels.
Her body suddenly tensed, filled with an indescribable nervousness. So the governor and conception vessels... are there!
"Nianyu, hang in there!" Zhao Dong said in a deep voice.
With that, he channeled his Spiritual Energy, infusing it directly into the acupoints of Jiang Nianyu's governor and conception vessels.
Instantly, Jiang Nianyu felt a warm current surging through her body. This current flowed rapidly through her limbs and torso. She could feel it distinctly. It was a marvelous sensation, as if the warm current was nourishing her body, bringing waves of comfort.
"Does it hurt, Nianyu?" Zhao Dong asked.
She shook her head. "It doesn't hurt. It actually feels quite comfortable. Zhao Dong, are the governor and conception vessels unblocked?"
Zhao Dong smiled. "Not yet. There are still a few more steps. Just be ready."
With that, Zhao Dong once again began to use his Spiritual Energy to nourish Jiang Nianyu's entire body. This was a precaution to prevent her meridians from being damaged by an overload of essence qi when the governor and conception vessels were finally unblocked.
Soon, Jiang Nianyu felt an indescribable sensation, as if her body was no longer under her control. The warm current flowed comfortably within her, but in the next second, she was hit by a wave of pain. Her limbs and torso ached, and even her very flesh and meridians throbbed with agony.
Her complexion immediately turned pale, and a fine layer of sweat beaded on her face. She clenched her teeth tightly, and her expression grew uneasy.
"What's wrong, Nianyu?" Zhao Dong asked in a low voice.
"Zhao Dong, it hurts... It hurts so much..."
He frowned and said gravely, "It's always painful to artificially unblock the governor and conception vessels. You'll have to endure it for now."
Jiang Nianyu bit her lip hard, silently enduring the pain. It felt as if insects were gnawing at her from the inside out.
Seizing the opportunity, Zhao Dong's fingers flashed out, tapping the acupoints on her governor and conception vessels.
Jiang Nianyu's body trembled violently. In an instant, blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, and her face turned deathly pale.
Zhao Dong's heart sank. This is not good!
He quickly stopped the assault on the vessels, instead using his Spiritual Energy to nourish her meridians. "Nianyu, how are you?" he asked anxiously. "Are you okay? What do you feel?"
She opened her eyes weakly, her face contorted in pain. "Zhao Dong... it hurts so much..."
"Maybe we should stop," Zhao Dong said bitterly. "It breaks my heart to see you like this."
Jiang Nianyu forced a smile and wiped the blood from her mouth. "I'm fine. Try again. I can take it."
"But..."
"No buts. Just do it."
Seeing her so resolute, Zhao Dong sighed and continued.
This time, his expression changed. He tentatively infused a thread of Spiritual Energy but quickly realized something was amiss.
Jiang Nianyu's body... it's not what I thought. At least, her governor and conception vessels... they aren't like an ordinary person's!
It was as if her governor and conception vessels had been deliberately sealed by something. As his Spiritual Energy entered her body, he sensed something obstructing the path at that location.
Zhao Dong was shocked. How could it be so bizarre? What in the world is this?
His heart grew heavy. Not daring to act rashly, he began to slowly use his Spiritual Energy to dissolve the seal and clear the meridian. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his own face grew slightly pale, but he was more focused than ever before.
If this had been before, he wouldn't have been able to affect this seal at all. But now that he was at the peak of the Qi Refinement stage, his Spiritual Energy was much more powerful. Therefore, he could now attempt to pry this seal open.
Zhao Dong began to try again and again. Jiang Nianyu bit her lip so hard, her face a mask of profound pain. She couldn't help but clutch the bedsheets tightly. When the pain persisted, she instinctively grabbed onto Zhao Dong, tears welling in her eyes.
Zhao Dong wanted to give up, but he also noticed that the seal was loosening.
At this thought, Zhao Dong resolved to push through.
Taking a deep breath, he mobilized an even more powerful wave of Spiritual Energy than before and struck at the seal.
The seal at the acupoint instantly dissolved. Jiang Nianyu's body shook violently, and she spat out a mouthful of scarlet blood.
"Nianyu!"
Zhao Dong was stunned, completely blindsided by this outcome.
Jiang Nianyu collapsed onto the bed, her face ashen and her breathing faint.
His heart trembled. His voice shaking, he quickly scooped her up. "Nianyu, what's wrong? Don't scare me! What happened to you?"
Her eyes were closed, her breath weak. Zhao Dong was terrified. Could it be because of that strange seal inside her?
With no time to think, he hurriedly channeled Spiritual Energy into her body. He also tore off a leaf from the Zixuan Herb and put it in her mouth.
Soon, as waves of Spiritual Energy flowed into her, her complexion began to improve. The Zixuan Herb also started to take effect. Normally, she wouldn't be able to absorb it, but with the help of Zhao Dong's Spiritual Energy, she could.
Under the dual effect of his Spiritual Energy and the herb's medicinal properties, Jiang Nianyu's complexion gradually became rosy. Soon, her complexion grew even rosier, her skin taking on an alluringly strange blush. Her entire body grew hot and red, her snow-white skin now tinged with crimson.
Zhao Dong was astounded. Before he could react, he saw Jiang Nianyu open her beautiful eyes. He was just about to speak, but his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
He saw an unusual, extremely bizarre look in her eyes.
The next second, Zhao Dong felt an indescribable aura emanating from her.
"Nianyu, you..."
Before he could finish, Jiang Nianyu brought her stunningly beautiful face close to his. Her charming red lips pressed firmly against his, pushing him down onto the bed.
In that instant, Zhao Dong's mind went blank.
