Climbing to immortality step by step

Chapter 51 Pinch

Would they return to their black-and-white divine feathers?

Du Yunlong felt a pang of reluctance in his heart. Though he didn't fully understand the connection between the two adorable girls and Wang Zihan, he couldn't help but be captivated by their charm. His affection was instinctive, driven more by their enchanting presence than by their actual power or origins. He had only one thought: "If only I could pinch their faces one more time!"

Why such a thought? Du Yunlong found himself unable to comprehend the sudden impulse, but the lingering sensation of their softness seemed to persist.

How troublesome...

He could only exclaim in disbelief as the two little girls gently floated above Wang Zihan. Their eyes were filled with a sense of reluctance, and Du Yunlong realized he had been so focused on the girls that he'd forgotten to communicate with Wang Zihan.

Wang Zihan's eyes mirrored curiosity, joy, and sadness. She didn't understand the full story behind these girls, but as they ascended towards the sky, she felt a profound ache, as if losing two precious parts of herself. Watching them soar felt like watching grown children leaving home, a bittersweet parting.

Why was that?

The two little girls continued to circle above Wang Zihan, their expressions a mix of sweetness and sorrow. The black-haired girl, though smiling, had a trace of sadness in her eyes, and her once-present dimples had vanished. She extended a hand towards Wang Zihan and Du Yunlong, but struggled to convey her feelings.

Du Yunlong was equally at a loss for words, but in that moment, he instinctively reached out again, gently pinching the black-haired girl's cheek. A slight thrill of mischief coursed through him as the familiar soft sensation returned to his fingers.

The little dimples reappeared on the black-haired girl's face, and she seemed to regain her vitality, as if Du Yunlong's gentle pinch had renewed her energy.

As her smile reemerged, the black-haired girl released her sister's hand, holding something tightly in her own, as if it were a precious treasure. She then blew a delicate breath onto her palm, causing a fine silver rain to descend.

Du Yunlong, who had often enjoyed solitary walks in the rain, found this fine silver rain to be infinitely more soothing than any rain he'd experienced before. It was profoundly moving.

During his earlier battles with Ma Qianjun and Pang Tianshan, Du Yunlong had endured countless injuries—some external, some internal, and others lying dormant deep within his meridians. But under this silver rain, all his wounds, whether visible or hidden, healed at an astonishing rate.

He felt a cooling sensation throughout his body. Areas once raw and bruised were now healed, with skin that was not only smooth but also possessed an incredible beauty. It was truly magnificent!

This was the first time Du Yunlong used the word "beautiful" to describe himself. He felt more robust than ever, as if he could conquer anything—even an entire cow, regardless of its flavor.

The magical properties of this rain surpassed many legendary elixirs, having an effect akin to miraculous medicine. Such elixirs were typically obtainable only with spirit stones, often reserved for Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core cultivators.

As the rain revitalized him, Du Yunlong noticed that his damaged clothing had miraculously restored itself, or rather, had become even more comfortable than before.

He didn't know how the black-haired girl had managed this, but he had never worn such perfectly fitting clothes. Even through the fabric, he could feel the celestial aura from the rain, and he realized he had unknowingly advanced to the fourth level of Qi Refining.