Over two hours later.
Mu Jinyu and Gu Xiyan walked out of the room together.
Gu Xiyan and Mei Yinxue's eyes held a touch of surprise, and their cheeks were flushed, resembling red apples, tempting one to take a bite.
During the experiment with Mu Jinyu, they had discovered that the Union of Yin and Yang indeed enabled them to absorb spiritual energy faster.
Gu Xiyan and Mei Yinxue had previously been at the stage of trying to absorb spiritual energy, but now they had reached the threshold of cultivation, just like Wen Rou.
This situation left them both shocked and delighted.
At the same time, thinking back to how Mu Jinyu and Wen Rou had sneaked back to the room yesterday, they began to suspect that Mu Jinyu often secretly tutored Wen Rou.
Once they voiced their query, Mu Jinyu naturally had to properly 'teach' them.
This was why the experiment, which wasn't too long initially, ended up dragging on for over two hours.
Gu Xiyan and Mei Yinxue were left without any energy, and they had no mind to feel jealous or begrudge. Even if Mu Jinyu went to tutor Wen Rou again, they had no objections.
"Why did it take so long? Breakfast has gone cold."
Su Zijin didn't know what Mu Jinyu had done taking Gu Xiyan back to the room and only heard Wen Rou explain that they were conducting a cultivation experiment, so she didn't think much of it.
Assuming it wouldn't take long, Su Zijin decided to wait for the three to finish before eating together since they hadn't had a proper meal together since Mu Jinyu woke up from his long slumber and hurried to find Xiang Mantang.
But the wait turned out to be over two hours, and breakfast had gone cold.
"Mom, you didn't have to wait for us, it's alright, I'll go make everyone a fresh breakfast."
Hearing Su Zijin's words, Mu Jinyu immediately apologized with a rueful smile, feeling embarrassed.
Seeing Gu Xiyan and Mei Yinxue's odd complexion, Su Zijin also vaguely guessed what they might have been doing upon their return to the room.
A little time apart makes the reunion sweeter, after all, and she understood.
Thus, she changed the subject and didn't probe further, saying, "It's okay, mom was just complaining for the sake of it, Xiaorou has already gone to prepare breakfast again."
"Yes, I made century egg and lean pork congee, and stir-fried eggs with garlic chives."
At that moment, Wen Rou came out of the kitchen with a clay pot and headed towards the dining room.
Mu Jinyu went to help and carried the stir-fried eggs with garlic chives and other small dishes from the kitchen to the dining room.
About ten minutes later.
They had finished breakfast.
Mu Jinyu said goodbye to Su Zijin and the others, ready to leave.
He couldn't continue to indulge in the pleasures of love; he had planned to discuss the subsequent development of Dragon King Hall and arrange for meetings with the experts to discuss the creation of a production line for the Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instrument after breakfast.
But because he had suddenly discovered that the Union of Yin and Yang could aid in cultivation, he spent more time than expected conducting the experiment with Gu Xiyan and the others. Now that the experiment was over and the results were satisfactory, there was no need to continue.
Otherwise, he might just wear out Gu Xiyan and the others.
"Eh, Jinyu, my family, Linglong, and Qiaoxia, they have all come to Capital City, and for now, they are arranged to stay in another residential building to be observed. Do you want to go and see them?"
As Mu Jinyu was preparing to leave to find Mu Hongchen for work, Gu Xiyan suddenly remembered something and spoke up.
"Oh, have they already come? Then I'll go see them first,"
Upon hearing Gu Xiyan's words, Mu Jinyu's eyes lit up, and she nodded.
When the Dark Turmoil erupted, Gu Xiyan was concerned for her family members and those of Yu Linglong's family, although she couldn't go to River City to find them herself.
Nevertheless, she made a phone call, urging them to take advantage of the still-operational high-speed rail and come to the Capital City as soon as possible.
Gu family Members, Yu Linglong's relatives, Lin Qiaoxia's family, and the Family members of the Xu family who were on good terms with Mu Jinyu, were at a loss, unsure whether to stay put at home or seek refuge in a safer place. Upon receiving Gu Xiyan's call, they didn't hesitate and immediately set off for the Capital City.
Although the journey was fraught with danger, staying in River City wasn't necessarily safe either. They trusted Mu Jinyu's side more in comparison.
Luckily, after a day of travel with some close calls but no harm done, they finally made it to the Capital City, and after several transfers, arrived at the Dragon King Hall headquarters in the suburbs.
They had just arrived that morning, and initially, Gu Xiyan had planned to notify Mu Jinyu when he woke up. Instead, as soon as he came out, he dragged her and Mei Yinxue into his room, and in her excitement, she forgot to mention it.
It wasn't until Mu Jinyu was about to leave that she remembered.
Seeing that Mu Jinyu wanted to go see these friends first, Gu Xiyan also said, "I'll go too. I had planned to go with you this morning. I haven't seen my parents in a long time."
"Okay, let's go then."
Mu Jinyu didn't waste any more time, and immediately went with Gu Xiyan, Mei Yinxue, and Wen Rou.
Although Mei Yinxue and Wen Rou didn't have family members there, they still had friends. For example, Mei Yinxue's subordinate Ah-Biao and others, and Xu Qingya was Wen Rou's friend.
Now that they had arrived, as friends, they naturally had to go and see them.
Mu Jinyu led Gu Xiyan and the others to the family building where these people were currently staying, starting with a visit to Gu Xiyan's relatives.
Gu Zhengxin and the other family members of Gu Xiyan all showed expressions of shame and gratitude upon seeing Mu Jinyu and Gu Xiyan.
Back then, they had had a falling out with Gu Xiyan, and although it was not to the extent of wishing death upon her, it was still pretty ruthless. If it had been them, they probably would've cut ties with her long ago.
Yet now, amid such Dark Turmoil, Gu Xiyan hadn't abandoned them. She had let go of past grievances, contacted them proactively, invited them to the Capital City, and took care of their accommodation.
This made them feel incredibly ashamed and deeply grateful to both Gu Xiyan and Mu Jinyu.
"Dad, Mom!"
Seeing her parents after a long time, Gu Xiyan couldn't help but tear up and went forward to hug them.
Then she prepared to chat with them.
However, Mu Jinyu first asked Gu Xiyan to come back, then inquired, "Have all of you had your blood tested, any issues?"
"No, no, we are all normal. A few who had black blood wear magic artifacts and live in another building,"
Gu Zhengxin hastily explained.
After arriving at the Dragon King Hall headquarters, they had been subjected to blood testing and were each given a low-grade protective talisman.
These talismans could only withstand one incursion by the great calamity and were of no use against an attack from Great Demons, but since staying in headquarters was relatively safe, they were sufficient for the time being.
If their talisman were destroyed by the incursion of the great calamity, they just needed to contact the staff promptly to get a replacement, and they would be mostly fine.
As for those who had already been afflicted by the great calamity, wearing a low-grade talisman could suppress their demonization. Still, to be on the safe side, they were required to live in isolation.
"Hmm, no blood issues mean there's no affliction by the great calamity, but that doesn't mean your memories haven't been tampered with by the Tide of Chaos. Xiyan, go ask them some questions to see if any of them have problems,"