Although they had not fully engaged in dual cultivation, the practice of transferring energy through the mouth during a typical “treatment” session had become second nature for both of them.0

Unfortunately, this did not do much for Zhao Changhe’s injury. His chest had been slashed rather horribly by a blade, and his ribs had nearly been severed. It was wishful thinking to believe that a few kisses could heal such a wound. Furthermore, dual cultivation was primarily useful for internal injuries; for external wounds, it was far less effective than the Rejuvenation Art and even less so with this simplified version of treatment.0

But for Tang Wanzhuang, the technique still had some effect, as her condition was, after all, an internal injury.0

Zhao Changhe had initially intended to continue treating her this way, but as he examined her lung meridian, he felt a bit conflicted. Tang Wanzhuang’s once-tattered lung meridian had visibly healed a great deal. Though it had not yet fully recovered and she might still cough occasionally, she definitely would not be coughing up blood like before.0

It suddenly occurred to him that he had not heard her cough at all over the past couple...0