Chapter 575: A Coincidence
The two of them practiced the Jade Heart Sutra together, concentrating deeply as time slipped away unnoticed.
When they finally stopped, they realized an entire day and night had passed. Their progress was remarkable—Li Mochou had reached the seventh stage of the Jade Heart Sutra, leaving only the final two stages. However, those last two stages were the most dangerous, with the risk of True Qi deviating at the slightest mistake. That was why Song Qingshu suggested halting their practice.
“Alright…” Li Mochou’s voice trembled slightly as she replied, aware that continuing would likely lead to inner demons taking root.
Song Qingshu nodded and helped guide her True Qi back to its proper circulation, completing three full cycles before withdrawing his hand from her palm. “Rest for a bit. I’ll tell the innkeeper to send up some food. Once we’ve eaten, we can continue.”
The Jade Heart Sutra, being the most advanced martial art of the Ancient Tomb Sect, had taken even prodigies like Yang Guo and Xiao Longnu several months to master up to the sixth or seventh stage. For Li Mochou to reach this level in a single day and night was largely due to Song Qingshu’s guidance.
Of course, this effort also took a significant toll on him.
After instructing the innkeeper to prepare food and wine, he returned to the room and began meditating to recover his energy.
Li Mochou, still unclothed, noticed that Song Qingshu didn’t avoid her presence as he sat nearby, which filled her with fury. She was about to order him out but stopped upon seeing the exhaustion on his face. For reasons she couldn’t explain, her heart softened, and she held back her words.
‘Once I’ve fully recovered, I’ll take your life. What’s the harm in letting you look a little longer?’ she thought bitterly, pulling the blanket tightly around herself.