From the strong and powerful heartbeat, one could tell that Huo Wu's reshaped body was several times stronger than before she disappeared.
The physical attributes brought about by the evolution of the soul bone strengthened her flesh, and the soul bone's adaptation to the Yang Spring's energy allowed the restorative power of her flesh to instantly overwhelm the destructive power of the Yang Spring.
The amplification from the soul bone and the body's inherent adaptation to high temperatures combined to ultimately restore Huo Wu's body to its original state.
The recovery of her physical body also allowed Huo Wu's completely pale complexion to return to its normal, rosy color at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Can a person survive without organs?
Normally speaking, it's impossible.
However, Huo Wu maintained a state of 'life' even after losing the organs and flesh of her entire torso.
In terms of the physical body, the brain would lose its blood supply, and all the cells would die.
But Huo Wu didn't lose consciousness. She could still rely on the Fire Shadow to maintain her soul's original state and use it to control the body's recovery.
The bone wings were withdrawn from the Yang Spring, and Huo Wu opened her eyes.
"Awake?"
Quan Yi instantly moved to Huo Wu's side, first covering her naked body with a blanket, and then began to check Huo Wu's condition.
Huo Wu smiled nonchalantly and said, "Of course I'm fine. Moreover, after the soul bone evolved, my condition is better than ever before."
Huo Wu was full of energy, without any of her previous fatigue. Both her spirit and body were much stronger than before the bone tempering.
"Oh? What's going on with this flower in your hand? Is it for me?"
Huo Wu's attention was quickly drawn to the large flower in Quan Yi's hand.
The delicate, large flower, shimmering with gold and red hues, was indeed incomparably beautiful, so it was normal for Huo Wu to be interested.
Quan Yi scratched the back of his head and said embarrassedly:
"No, I didn't pick it. It bloomed on its own after being stained with your blood."
Then, Quan Yi recounted to her what had happened to Huo Wu during her cultivation and told her his observations and inferences about the Acacia Heartbroken Red.
As he spoke, Quan Yi felt a sense of shame in his heart. After so many years together, today was actually the first time he had given his lover a flower.
However, Huo Wu didn't seem to care at all. She reached out and stroked the petals.
"It does have a special connection, a kind of bloodline connection.
By the way, were you saying that when it bloomed, it flew over on its own, wanting to protect me?"
Quan Yi nodded, not wanting to misrepresent what he saw.
Huo Wu looked down at the flower again, a gentle smile flashing in her eyes.
"It has completely recognized you as its master. No one but you can use it or take advantage of it.
What are you going to do with it?"
Quan Yi extended his hand to Huo Wu, wanting her to decide for herself.
But Huo Wu looked at Quan Yi with a smile, her eyes darting around mischievously, and then she turned around and said:
"This is the first flower you've given me, and I can't bear to eat it.
Since it has such amazing vitality and extreme toughness, and I happen to be missing a beautiful hairpin, why not use it to hold up my hair?"
As she spoke, Huo Wu suddenly turned her head, her eyes glistening with moisture, and said:
"Can you help me put it on?"
In the dim mountain hollow, the crimson spring light illuminated Huo Wu's cheeks, making it impossible to tell whether it was the color of blush or the spring water.
But at this moment, Quan Yi couldn't help but feel his heart pounding.
With a slightly trembling voice, he replied affirmatively, "Of course I can."
Considering this, Quan Yi pondered for a moment and then decisively styled Huo Wu's long hair, gathering it behind her head and coiling it into a bun.
Then, he inserted the hairpin into it, securing it in place.
Cleverly, the branch of the hairpin curved, and after securing the bun, the delicate flower naturally rested on one side of her head.
"Alright."
Quan Yi waited anxiously and expectantly for Huo Wu to turn around.
Huo Wu's movements were very light, but when she turned around completely, Quan Yi couldn't breathe because of the breathtaking beauty that entered his eyes.
Unlike her previous cheerful and bright youthful beauty, Huo Wu after having her hair styled, gave people a mature and graceful beauty.
The white and red flower that rested on the side of her face complemented Huo Wu's exquisite beauty even more.
The Acacia Heartbroken Red, which had become even more vibrant, was delicate and alluring, and always maintained its blooming posture, but beside Huo Wu, it became a foil instead.
Huo Wu didn't know what she looked like, but she could tell from Quan Yi's stunned expression that she must be very beautiful.
"Is there a mirror? I want to see too."
Huo Wu anxiously wanted to find a mirror from the Dragon and Phoenix Heart's storage space.
But Quan Yi had anticipated this, and with a flash in front of his chest, a huge floor mirror was placed in front of Huo Wu.
Quan Yi cooperated by summoning a bright flame to allow Huo Wu to see more clearly.
Huo Wu looked into the pure mirror, and what was reflected in her eyes was a slightly unfamiliar beauty.
"Is that me?"
She incredulously stroked her cheeks, the sudden change in style made her feel strange about her current appearance.
After confirming through repeated touching, Huo Wu joyfully threw herself into Quan Yi's arms and kissed him several times to show her appreciation.
"Alright, alright, why don't you put on some clothes first?"
Quan Yi wiped the saliva from his face and stopped Huo Wu's excited behavior.
After tidying up, Huo Wu changed into casual, loose clothing, which added a bit of a lazy temperament to her, forming a contrast with the hairstyle on her head.
She was still standing in front of the mirror with great interest, admiring her beauty.
It seemed that she was very satisfied with Quan Yi's work, which made Quan Yi feel proud.
And he secretly thanked Quan Ni.
In the warm atmosphere, Quan Yi also did not forget the matter at hand.
He also took a special look at the Fire Shadow Martial Soul. In general, all the shadows were slightly more solid, but this should only be a normal change after the main body was enhanced.
"Can you talk about the specific feelings of bone tempering now?
I remember today should be the first time the damage to your body has been increased to the point where it cannot be quickly regenerated, right?"
This matter was, to some extent, more important than the evolution of the soul bone.
The Martial Soul is fundamental. The deeper the understanding of the Martial Soul, the more one can control oneself and the more perfectly one can exert the effectiveness of the Martial Soul.
Seeing that Quan Yi was talking about serious matters, Huo Wu also retracted her love of beauty and began to seriously recall the previous feelings.
"When my flesh began to turn into blood mist and dissipate, I could feel my body gradually losing its function.
Note that this was the overall disappearance of the whole body, the torso, which damaged the normal functioning of the brain and lower body.
At that moment, my body was in a state of 'death'.
But under the protection of the Phoenix, my soul did not dissipate, but instead entered the Martial Soul.
That feeling was similar to the state of Martial Soul Avatar, but my perception of the Fire Shadow, the shadows, and the flames was clearer and deeper.
At that moment, I really felt like I had become a 'Fire Shadow'.
