Thinking of how Qin Qi is already brimming with Yang Qi, he must be tempted by the matter of dual cultivation.

Bai Qingrou knows that if she doesn’t take action, Qin Qi might really follow Feng Xiaoxiao.

The other party is her key to turning things around this time, how could she hand Qin Qi over to Feng Xiaoxiao?

Bai Qingrou gritted her silver teeth and made a resolute decision.

She parted her red lips slightly and directly transmitted her voice to Qin Qi, "Qin Qi, as long as you come back with me, I can help you with the dual cultivation!"

These words echoed in his mind, and Qin Qi was utterly bewildered on the spot.

He even wondered if he had misheard.

Bai Qingrou actually wants to dual cultivate with him?

Qin Qi feared she was tricking him to go back, so he quickly transmitted his voice back, "Saintess Bai, you’re not kidding with me, are you? You’re helping me?"

Bai Qingrou’s face flushed red, then she pretended to be nonchalant and continued transmitting, "I practiced a skill called Yin Yang Pure Maiden Skill in my earlier years, it’s precisely for dual cultivation. If you cultivate with me, your progress will naturally double."

"Of course, it’s just dual cultivation, there won’t be any intimate contact. Don’t think too much."

Listening to Bai Qingrou’s words, Qin Qi felt utterly confused.

The mysterious woman saw Qin Qi’s bewilderment and chuckled, "In the Secret Realm, dual cultivation is dual cultivation, and physical relations are physical relations, there’s a distinction."

"After all, many powerful men collect female vessels specifically to pursue the path of dual cultivation."

"Their goal is simply to absorb women’s Yin essence to enhance their own cultivation. Naturally, they wouldn’t engage in physical relations with every woman, which would drain their essence!"

Qin Qi suddenly understood, "So, the stronger a male cultivator’s cultivation is, the more he treasures his essence?"

The mysterious woman smiled and said: "That’s not wrong, which is why these highly cultivated women rarely have dual cultivation or marriage partners!"

"After all, most male cultivators would suffer immense essence loss in dual cultivation or physical relations with female cultivators of the same level!"

Qin Qi comprehended.

At the same time, he grew interested in Bai Qingrou’s proposition.

Seeing Qin Qi’s delayed response.

Bai Qingrou snorted softly and transmitted, "Qin Qi, don’t push your luck, dual cultivation with me already gives you a great advantage."

"Of course, if you’re afraid I’ll break my promise, there’s no need to worry. Every word I say can be sworn on my Heart Demon!"

Qin Qi smirked slightly.

He was well-aware of his own limitations.

Right now, desiring to do anything to Bai Qingrou is nothing less than climbing to the sky.

However, if there’s an opportunity for dual cultivation, it presents a chance to conquer her.

With this thought, Qin Qi pondered for a moment and no longer hesitated, "Saintess Bai, you’re joking; I never intended to stay in Holy Wood City from the start."

"Now that the Saintess has offered dual cultivation, I naturally have no reason to refuse!"

Hearing these words, Bai Qingrou’s expression eased a bit.

Qin Qi then straightforwardly said, "Thank you, City Lord Feng, for your favor, but my friend is still in Tianqing City. Also, I have indeed made a prior deal with Saintess Bai."

"Breaking my word is something I would never do. Therefore, I can only politely refuse City Lord Feng’s kindness."

Bai Qingrou listened to Qin Qi’s words and immediately became quite pleased.

A woman’s competitive spirit is often strong, regardless of cultivation or age.

Bai Qingrou achieved victory in competing with Feng Xiaoxiao over Qin Qi and, like a little girl, began to show off triumphantly, "Feng Xiaoxiao, did you hear that clearly? Qin Qi never planned to linger in your Holy Wood City."

"I kindly ask City Lord Feng to not indulge in any assumptions or entanglement."

Feng Xiaoxiao’s expression naturally wasn’t pleasant.

She wasn’t foolish; she noticed that they had exchanged transmissions with Qin Qi.

However, she was unaware of exactly what they had transmitted about.

Feeling agitated, Feng Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but transmit, "Qin Qi, what on earth did Bai Qingrou say to you? Rest assured, whatever terms she offered, I can offer as well!"

Qin Qi touched his nose, his eyes sparkling.

He was contemplating whether to explain the matter to Feng Xiaoxiao too. If Feng Xiaoxiao got angry and wanted to dual cultivate with him as well, who knows?

Imagining conquering both Feng Xiaoxiao and Bai Qingrou simultaneously, Qin Qi could hardly contain his excitement.

But after reconsidering, he decided to back down.

After all, he currently didn’t have the capacity to oscillate between Feng Xiaoxiao and Bai Qingrou! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

He could only shake his head and transmit his response, "City Lord Feng misunderstands; everything is just as I stated, nothing more!"

Feng Xiaoxiao felt displeased and could only huff coldly, "Bai Qingrou, don’t be so smug too soon. Qin Qi is still not under your command; after the war finishes, I can recruit him whenever I want!"

Bai Qingrou naturally wouldn’t admit defeat verbally, "Then we’ll see about that!"

Having said that.

She no longer wasted time, grasped Qin Qi firmly, and leapt into the air!

Bai Qingrou waved her hand, and a giant beast Qin Qi had never seen emerged from the pouch at her waist.

This beast was several meters in size, carrying both Qin Qi and Bai Qingrou effortlessly.

Qin Qi widened his eyes, having never witnessed such a beast.

It looked like an elephant, yet distinct from the elephants he had seen on TV.

Bai Qingrou seemed to notice Qin Qi’s confusion, "This is a Blazing Tusk Elephant!"

"Blazing Tusk Elephant?" Qin Qi was puzzled, "I’ve never heard of it!"

Bai Qingrou shook her head, "It’s normal you’ve never heard of it, outside the Secret Realm, there’s nothing like this. A thousand years ago, mystical beasts signed agreements with cultivators to exist only within the Secret Realm and wouldn’t leave unless necessary."

"Mystical beasts?" Qin Qi grew curious.

Bai Qingrou spoke softly, "Humans can cultivate, and so can animals. If you place outside animals inside the Secret Realm, they too can become sentient!"

"Once an animal gains sentience, their lifespan far exceeds their previous limit, even surpassing cultivators’. Living for hundreds or thousands of years is common!"

"And these sentient animals often undergo bizarre transformations in appearance. Like the Blazing Tusk Elephant, its ancestors were no different from outside elephants!"

Qin Qi gradually understood.

At this point, he also noticed that the Blazing Tusk Elephant’s cultivation was stronger than his, reaching the strength akin to the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment.

To be so powerful, yet only serve as Bai Qingrou’s mount.

Qin Qi sighed in admiration.

Sitting on the back of the Blazing Tusk Elephant, Qin Qi and Bai Qingrou were not very far apart.

Feeling the orchid fragrance emanating from her, Qin Qi found himself distracted.

Unable to resist, he tentatively asked, "Saintess Bai, about what you previously mentioned regarding dual cultivation..."