Li Zhaojun had no experience in helping others cultivate, and Ning Huwen had never been involved in cultivation. Moreover, Ning Huwen was already middle-aged, with many of her meridians blocked, unlike the young who could open their channels easily. Additionally, Li Zhaojun's Pure Yin Spiritual Energy was not compatible with an ordinary woman's body, often being rejected. With all these factors, Ning Huwen was on the verge of going berserk.

But after Ye Fan intervened, the situation took a completely different turn. Ye Fan's Spiritual Energy had a good affinity with Ning Huwen's physique due to the natural balance of Yin and Yang. Ye Fan's Pure Yang Spiritual Energy had a nearly destructive dominance, which caused the Pure Yin Spiritual Energy to submit. Ning Huwen did not understand cultivation, yet the innate Spiritual Energy produced in her body through the Light Refining Pill had a great affinity with Ye Fan's Pure Yang Spiritual Energy.

In that moment, it was as if Ye Fan was assisting both Ning Huwen and Li Zhaojun in their cultivation, his Pure Yang Spiritual Energy continuously channeling into both women.

Just like when Ye Fan helped Qiao Feixuan cultivate previously, his Spiritual Energy flowed endlessly into Ning Huwen's body, eventually helping her to clear her meridians, advancing past the Qi Cultivation Stage, to the Foundation Establishment Stage. After completing Foundation Establishment, the Golden Core formed. By this time, Ye Fan was feeling utterly exhausted. Helping both Qiao Feixuan and Ning Huwen, two middle-aged women, reach the Golden Core Stage drained him more than any previous cultivation assistance he had provided. When he finished, his body felt a faint sense of being overextended.

"Ye Fan, are you okay?" Qiao Feixuan didn't understand what was happening with her son, but Li Zhaojun did. She could sense the immense amount of Spiritual Energy Ye Fan expended to assist both women.

"I'm fine." Ye Fan forced a smile, but he could barely stand.

At that moment, Ning Huwen opened her eyes. When she first saw Ye Fan, her gaze became complicated, not as indifferent as before, and with a hint of apologetic kindness. Yet, her expression turned cold, "Zhaojun, what exactly did you do to me just now?"

"Mom, I'll explain later. Ye Fan overexerted himself to help you and Aunt with cultivation. I'll first take him back to his room." Li Zhaojun said as she supported Ye Fan.

Ye Fan smiled, "No need, you stay with Aunt and explain. As a woman, you can guide them to solidify their foundation with a cultivation method suitable for women. I can go back to my room myself."

Qiao Feixuan asked with concern, "Xiaofan, are you really okay?"

"I'm fine, Mom. I'm going to rest now. If there's anything, let Zhaojun explain to you and Aunt Ning." With his Spiritual Energy slightly regained, Ye Fan was at least capable of walking. He returned to his room, leaving Li Zhaojun to stay with Ning Huwen and Qiao Feixuan to explain about cultivation.

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...

Ye Fan sat alone on the floor in his room, meditating. Not far away, Sang Yuan guarded him, concerned about Ye Fan.

"Master, do you need me to help with your breathing adjustment?" Sang Yuan offered, eager to assist Ye Fan.

"Even though your cultivation is advanced, our physiques differ. The Immortal Energy you cultivate varies from Spiritual Energy, so I'll manage on my own. In one or two hours, I should be done. You protect me," Ye Fan said.

"Yes, if you need anything, just call," Sang Yuan replied gently.

Ye Fan ignored Sang Yuan, sitting cross-legged as he circulated his Spiritual Energy within his body through eighty-one cycles. With the severe depletion finally resolved, Li Zhaojun returned to the room.

Ye Fan stood and asked, "Did you explain it clearly?"

"Yes, but... the elders still seem unable to fully accept it, especially my mom. She seems to think cultivating immortality is too reckless," Li Zhaojun replied, frustrated as Ning Huwen didn't agree with what she believed was right.

"Helping our family live a long life is the right thing to do, so don't worry. Now the priority is for them to solidify their cultivation. They not only gain longevity but can also protect themselves. Isn't that great?" Ye Fan said, embracing Li Zhaojun. "Why did you come over instead of staying with them a bit longer?"

"It's my mom... and your mom who sent me to accompany you. They said you exerted yourself greatly and might overextend, so they're worried." Li Zhaojun leaned her head on Ye Fan's chest, softly saying, "Ye Fan, thank you. Thank you for helping my mom through the Golden Core Stage. Alone, I not only couldn't have completed it but would have faced mental deviation."

"Nonsense, we're husband and wife," Ye Fan replied with a smile.

"But... we aren't quite there yet," Li Zhaojun looked up at Ye Fan, seemingly hinting at something.

"Uh." Ye Fan hesitated, "No worries, soon enough we will be. We aim to be a couple for a thousand years, so there's no rush. You've also overexerted yourself. Would you like to return to Hua Hai to cultivate with Shang and recover?"

Li Zhaojun shook her head slightly, "It's too far. I'd rather stay here to cultivate on my own. Ye Fan, if you have something to do... you can go first."

Ye Fan hadn't expected Li Zhaojun to see through his intentions. He did want to go out to do something. Sang Yuan had already helped him locate Shen Yan, and he wanted to check up on her situation. Perhaps not meeting her, but ensuring she was well. He also considered assisting Shen Yan in breaking through the Golden Core Stage, as an expression of his affection and a compensation for his inability to be responsible for her.

He couldn't ask Shen Yan to accept other women around him like Lu Xiaoman or Li Zhaojun did. Lu Xiaoman and Li Zhaojun accepted because they loved him deeply. Shen Yan was independent and strong-willed, and Ye Fan had to respect her. However, he could grant Shen Yan five hundred years of life without having her owe him. He'd help her cultivate, then find a way for her to forget him, becoming completely free of his memory.

In Ye Fan's mind, since he couldn't give Shen Yan happiness, it was better for her to forget him and pursue a joyful life on her own.

Once he made this decision, he intended to see Shen Yan. Since Li Zhaojun needed to adjust her breathing, he wouldn't stay to help.

Ye Fan left his home in Forty-Ninth City under the cover of night, and Sang Yuan appeared by his side immediately.

"Master, why didn't you explain the truth to Lady?" Sang Yuan suddenly asked.

"Explain what? That I'm going to see Shen Yan? Or something else?" Ye Fan wasn't sure what Sang Yuan was referring to.

Sang Yuan said, "Master, pardon me, but I know some things... In Xuanyue Palace, when practicing the ******** to the mid-level, one must remain chaste. Losing it can lead to cutting off emotions and turning cold-hearted. That's why Master has been delaying intimacy with Lady. You could have explained it clearly to her."

Ye Fan gave Sang Yuan a cold look, "Don't concern yourself with matters that are not yours to worry about. Regardless of what happens with Zhaojun, we are getting married next month. I intend to draw a few people out at the wedding, so you need to coordinate everything. Nothing must go wrong at the wedding!"

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