《Immortality: My Spell Upgrades Infinitely》 Chapter 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°At 82 years old, without a temple. Sixty-nine years of worry. The world is hard. It¡¯s not easy to live forever.¡± Yin and Yang are reversed in a dream. Wish for the next life!¡± The afterglow of the setting sun and the autumn wind were bleak. In the Changchun Temple of the Dahao Empire, Daoist Qingyun¡¯s white hair was desolate. His initial intention did not change. He let out three long howls and died. ¡°Hu~~¡± Lu Chen slowly woke up on the bed. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and said in disappointment, ¡°It¡¯s been three days.¡± After transmigrating for three days, Lu Chen was in a daze. It was only today that his condition improved slightly. He remembered the past and his predecessor. He drank a bowl of herbal tea and looked around. It was still the same. There were a few houses, three acres of houses, mud walls, green tiles, and a thin-clothed youth. ¡°Then¡­ how did the original owner die?¡± Lu Chen frowned slightly. He only remembered that after the original owner secretly cremated Daoist Qingyun, he carried the ashes back to the Daoist temple. As soon as he opened the door, a black shadow suddenly pounced on him and he lost consciousness. ¡°Ghost shadow? Or an evil technique?¡± Lu Chen sat up straight and searched through his past memories, but he still did not find anything. ¡°Forget it for now.¡± Lu Chen shook his head and pointed in front of him. A light screen appeared out of thin air. [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple] [Cultivation Technique: None] [Spell: None] [Spiritual Root: Pseudo-Spiritual Root] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist, Proficient (Upgrade conditions can be open!)] ¡­. ¡°Pseudo-Spiritual Root¡­¡± Lu Chen murmured with some bitterness. To put it nicely, it was a Pseudo-Spiritual Root. To put it bluntly, it was not a Spiritual Root. It was not impossible to cultivate without a Spiritual Root, but there were difficulties. One had to open the Spirit Aperture first to accept attributeless spiritual qi into the body. Those with spiritual roots had innately opened their Spirit Aperture. Opening the Spirit Aperture could be difficult, yet it could be simple too. Someone with a backer only needed one Enlightenment Pill or let his elders use the Spirit Awakening Technique. If it didn¡¯t work, it was fine if he had a fortuitous encounter. Many people accidentally opened their Spirit Apertures by chance. Unfortunately, the original owner had nothing. Even his master, Daoist Qingyun, was only at the third level of Qi Refinement and could not use the Spirit Awakening Technique. ¡°Fortunately¡­ I can level up.¡± Lu Chen smiled and pointed at the words [Rejuvenation Fist, Proficient]. Instantly, a light screen extended out from below. [Rejuvenation Fist Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Half a day of boxing practice (Unachieved!)] [2: One Soul Essence (Unachieved!)] [3: 10 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°Three conditions.¡± Lu Chen was deep in thought. It was easy to practice boxing for half a day. With the foundation of the Qingyun Monastery, ten taels of silver was also easy. However, he did not know how to calculate the soul essence. It would be a little troublesome to kill someone. If animals were included, it would be simple. The Qingyun Monastery occupied three acres of land. Other than him, who was alone, there were more than ten chickens, ducks, and a live pig. Lu Chen ran out of the room excitedly. He picked up a short knife at the door and went straight to the duck pen in the southeast corner. This short knife was the spoils of war left behind by the robbers when they attacked the city three days ago. He was in the Great Vast Dynasty¡¯s Northern Territory, Fengxian Town of Yuluan Prefecture. It was the end of the dynasty, and the world was in turmoil. There were internal and external troubles, and demons were causing trouble. Three days ago, the soldiers of Fengxian Town went to encircle and annihilate a group of bandits from Great Yan Mountain nearby. Unexpectedly, the group of bandits received the news in advance. The leader, Daoist Wu, feinted and took advantage of the situation to attack Fengxian Town with his men. He plundered, burned, killed, and robbed wantonly. If not for the timely return of the soldiers, the entire Fengxian Town would have been destroyed. Daoist Qingyun had died in that battle. ¡°Ga ga ~¡± Lu Chen was aggressive, causing more than ten ducks to cry out in panic. He did not waste any time and jumped into the duck pen. He reached out and grabbed the slowest one. He took out a pot and wiped it with his short knife. ¡°Pfft!¡± He slashed open the duck¡¯s neck. When the duck stopped struggling, the light screen in front of him trembled slightly and finally changed. [Rejuvenation Fist Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Half a day of boxing practice (Unachieved!)] [2: One Soul Essence (Completed!)] [3: 10 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°Great, that¡¯s great!¡± Lu Chen was overjoyed. He threw the dead duck on the ground and quickly walked to the middle of the courtyard. He excitedly assumed a posture and began to practice the Rejuvenation Fist. He adjusted his breathing. He lowered his back and assumed the position of a squat. ¡°Ha!¡± ¡°Ha!¡± He raised his leg and punched! He punched and kicked. He twisted and turned. The more he fought, the more proficient he became, and the more carefree he became. He waved freely. He stepped strongly. ¡°Ha!¡± ¡°Ha!¡± The Rejuvenation Fist that the Host had practiced since he was young gradually merged with Lu Chen¡¯s body. It was not until he was panting from exhaustion and was so hungry that he saw stars that Lu Chen finally stopped. He hurriedly made a pot of duck stew and ate three big bowls of rice. He started practicing again. It was not until noon that the conditions for [Half a Day of Fist Training] were finally fulfilled. Lu Chen washed his face and quickly walked into the room. With a short knife in hand, he dug out a stone brick under the bed and took out a rectangular object. Lifting the coarse cloth, a wooden box was revealed. This wooden box was slightly wider than the sword box. It contained all the belongings left behind by his master, Daoist Qingyun. When he opened the wooden box, the most eye-catching thing was a three-foot-two-inch peach wood sword. This sword was Daoist Qingyun¡¯s only magic weapon. It was said that it was refined from 500-year-old peach wood. It could ward off evil spirits and ghosts. There were four tadpole-like Dao patterns on the sword. Beside the peach wood sword were three yellowed books, an exquisite small jade bottle, a letter, and a small pile of scattered gold and silver. Lu Chen counted. He found that there were a total of 55 taels of silver and 3 taels of gold. He held the ten taels of silver in his hand. The screen in front of him suddenly trembled, and the data panel changed again. [Rejuvenation Fist Upgrade Conditions]: [1]: Half a day of boxing practice (Completed!)] [2: One Soul Essence (Completed!)] [3: 10 taels of silver (Completed!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple] [Cultivation Technique: None] [Spell: None] [Spiritual Root: Pseudo-Spiritual Root] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist, Proficient (Upgradeable! +)] ¡­. ¡°Upgrade!¡± Lu Chen was slightly excited. He reached out and tapped the [+] at the back. His entire body trembled, and he felt a cooling sensation rush to his head. In an instant, a small figure appeared in his mind, and he began to practice the Rejuvenation Fist one move at a time. Lu Chen seemed to be immersed in it, and his understanding of the Rejuvenation Fist became deeper. Crack! Crack! A series of explosions sounded from his body. His fists became harder, his limbs became stronger, his body became stronger and longer, and his face became more ruddy. At the same time, traces of strength began to form in his body. ¡°Ha!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s entire body felt comfortable. He wished he could roar into the sky. When he came back to his senses, the Rejuvenation Fist that had been stagnant for the past three years had already reached Mastery! Mastery! Mastery! ¡°The feeling of leveling up¡­ is too good.¡± Lu Chen let out a long breath and gradually calmed down. With a wave of his hand, he felt that he already had 200 pounds of strength. His strength was already extraordinary. He looked at the light screen and stretched out his hand to gently tap it. [Rejuvenation Fist Upgrade Conditions]: [1: One day of boxing practice (Unachieved!)] [2: Five Soul Essences (Unachieved!)] [3: 20 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°I have to continue working hard!¡± Lu Chen grinned and looked at the three books in the wooden box. The names of the three books were ¡°Rejuvenation Fist¡±, ¡°Qi Cultivation Technique¡±, and ¡°Sunu Secret Scripture¡±. Chapter 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The proficiency level was divided into beginner, proficient, mastery, and perfection! Spells were divided into three levels: [Normal], [Authentic], and [Secret]. This Rejuvenation Fist was only an unranked Normal. Lu Chen could already memorize it backward and did not need to look at it at all. He picked up the Qi Refinement Technique. After flipping through it carefully, he realized that the Qi Refinement Technique was also a Normal-level cultivation technique, but its grade was one level higher. It belonged to the first level of the Qi Refinement Realm. There were also two spells recorded in the last few pages. One was called [Sword Control Technique]. One of them was called [Circular Light]. However, he had no Spirit Qi and could not cultivate for the time being. Putting down the Qi Cultivation Technique, Lu Chen picked up the ¡°Sunu¡¯s Secret Scripture¡±. He saw the opening words: ¡°The clothes are removed, the golden powder is worn, and the pictures are spread out. Sunu is my master, and her bearing is magnificent¡­¡± That¡¯s right. This was¡­ a proper dual cultivation technique. ¡°This ¡­¡± Lu Chen recalled Daoist Qingyun¡¯s usual serious expression and was suddenly speechless. It was a little strange. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m ignorant.¡± Lu Chen flipped through it carefully, put down the scripture book, and looked at his own data. [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple] [Cultivation Technique: Qi Cultivation Technique has yet to be initiated (Upgrade conditions can be opened!); Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique has yet to be activated (Upgrade conditions can be opened!)] [Spell: None] [Spiritual Root: Pseudo-Spiritual Root] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist, Mastery (Upgrade conditions can be opened!)] ¡­. ¡°Open!¡± ¡°Open!¡± Lu Chen clicked twice in a row, and the upgrade conditions for the two cultivation techniques were displayed below. [Qi Cultivation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: 100 days of hard work (0/100, unachieved!)] [2: 10 grains of Spiritual Sand (0/10, unachieved!)] ¡­ [Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique Upgrade Requirements]: [1: Qi Refinement Level 1 (Unachieved!)] [2: One Dao Companion (Unachieved!)] [3: Dual Cultivation 10 times (Unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°There¡¯s actually no need for the Enlightenment Pill?¡± Lu Chen seemed to be deep in thought. He picked up the porcelain bottle in the box and pulled out the cork to take a look. He saw that it was filled with colorful sand. It was Spiritual Sand. He counted and found that there were a total of 32 grains of spiritual sand. In this way, the second condition of the Qi Cultivation Technique had been fulfilled. All that was left was the 100 days of hard work. In that case, as long as he worked hard, he would be able to become a true Qi Cultivator in 100 days. Moreover, after a few observations, Lu Chen had already confirmed that the upgrade conditions that appeared on the light screen were actually the easiest conditions for him to meet. ¡°Unfortunately, it¡¯s taking too long.¡± Someone had used an evil technique to kill the original owner. Lu Chen naturally could not sit still and wait for death. Otherwise, by the time he slowly stepped into the Qi Refinement realm, his corpse might have already rotted. Therefore, he still had to focus on upgrading the Rejuvenation Fist. He opened the last envelope. Lu Chen saw a handwritten letter from Daoist Qingyun and a hexagonal token. The letter was used to prove Lu Chen¡¯s identity, and the token was the outer sect disciple token of the Changchun Valley. If he could step into the Qi Refinement Realm one day, he could take the token and letter to the Changchun Valley and obtain the identity of an outer sect disciple. ¡°Like a teacher, like a father.¡± Lu Chen sighed and put away his things. He walked out of the room and slaughtered five ducks. He seized the time to continue practicing his boxing. ¡°Ha!¡± ¡°Ha!¡± From noon to the setting sun to midnight, Lu Chen finally completed the requirements for [One Day of Fist Training]. He immediately took out 20 taels of silver, and the light screen in front of him trembled again. [Name: Lu Chen] [Fist Technique: Mastery of Rejuvenation Fist (Upgradeable!) +] ¡­. ¡°Upgrade!¡± Crack! Crack! The sound of bones cracking could be heard. By the time Lu Chen came back to his senses, his Rejuvenation Fist had already reached Perfection. pounds of strength, and the light screen in front of him changed again. [Name: Lu Chen] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist Complete (Prerequisites for advancement can be opened!)] ¡­. ¡°Advancement?? Open!¡± [Requirements for Advancement of Rejuvenation Fist]: [1: One grain of Spiritual Sand (Unachieved!)] [2: 10 pounds of flesh (Unachieved!)] ¡­ Leveling up became advancement. There was no need to practice boxing anymore. Instead, he needed spiritual sand and flesh. ¡°That¡¯s easy.¡± Lu Chen did not delay. He quickly took out a grain of spiritual sand and brought three dead ducks. The data instantly changed. [Name: Lu Chen] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist, Perfection (Can advance!)+] ¡­. ¡°Advance!¡± Lu Chen took a deep breath and immediately clicked on [+]. Swoosh! The Spiritual Sand and the duck disappeared into thin air. Lu Chen¡¯s bones let out a series of explosive sounds. Then, the muscles on his body began to squirm like little mice. It was not until four or five breaths later that he gradually calmed down. ¡°Incredible.¡± Lu Chen stretched his limbs and realized that he had grown three inches taller. His strength was also close to 400 pounds. At the age of 16, he was a young man. Every move he made already had the bearing of an adult. The light screen in front of him suddenly trembled. When it stabilized, the data changed drastically. [Name: Lu Chen] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist, Proficient (Upgrade conditions can be opened!)] ¡­. [Rejuvenation Fist Upgrade Conditions]: [1: One day of boxing practice (Unachieved!)] [2: Five Soul Essences (Unachieved!)] [3: 20 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­ [Qi Cultivation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: 90 days of hard work (0/90, unachieved!)] [2: Nine grains of Spiritual Sand (0/9, unachieved!)] ¡­ The Rejuvenation Fist was already in the past. The Rejuvenation Fist had been upgraded to the Authentic level. Due to the fact that it came from the same lineage, it was already [Proficient] at the beginning. In addition, there were also new changes to the Qi Refinement Technique, and the requirements in all aspects were lowered. ¡°The future is promising!¡± The sky was already dark. Lu Chen suppressed the excitement in his heart and hurriedly went to bed with the peach wood sword. The next day, when the sky was slightly bright, he got up and continued cultivating. Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, three days had passed! For the past three days, Lu Chen had closed the door tightly and focused on practicing his fist technique. He did not leave at all. During this period, there were a few knocks on the door. Lu Chen only observed in secret and ignored them. Among them, there were two groups of soldiers, and the other groups were commoners who had something to ask of him. Seeing that no one had opened the door for a long time, they left. However, there was someone who kept lingering around sneakily, knocking on the door from time to time. Lu Chen watched coldly from the side, wanting to see what the other party was up to. That evening. Bang! Lu Chen was practicing in his room when he suddenly heard a soft thud. His heart skipped a beat. He silently put away his fist and looked out through the crack in the door. He saw a man in a hood creeping towards the room under the high wall and pushing open the doors one by one. He stuck his head out and looked around carefully. Soon, this person arrived at the left wing where Lu Chen lived. Creak! The door was pushed open and the man walked in quietly. Swoosh! On the beam, Lu Chen suddenly jumped down. Just as the other party was about to punch, Lu Chen kicked him in the neck. He grunted and fell to the ground. ¡°That¡¯s it,¡± Lu Chen landed steadily on the ground. For a moment, he was not used to it. He reached out and pulled off the other party¡¯s hood. His expression changed slightly. ¡°Monk? Ku Chan Temple??¡± Changchun Temple was located in the northeast corner of Fengxian Town. It was located in a remote area. Ku Chan Temple was located in the south. One was a private Daoist temple that was cold and cheerless. The other was filled with incense offerings. One was in the south, and the other was in the north. There had never been any grudges. ¡°I should just interrogate him.¡± Lu Chen sighed and found a rope to tie the other party up. It was late at night, but Lu Chen was still practicing the Rejuvenation Fist. He was drenched in sweat and panting. He finally stopped at midnight and muttered, ¡°Finally, I can level up again.¡± [Rejuvenation Fist Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Three days of boxing practice (Achieved!)] [2: Ten Soul Essences (Achieved!)] [3: 3 taels of gold (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist (Upgradeable!)+] ¡­. ¡°Upgrade!¡± Lu Chen did not delay. He stretched out his hand and tapped. When everything calmed down, the Authentic Rejuvenation Fist had reached Perfection. With a raise of his hand, he had more than 600 pounds of strength. The data had also undergone an unprecedented change. [Name: Lu Chen] [Fist Technique: Rejuvenation Fist, Perfection (Upgrade conditions can be opened, optional!)] ¡­. ¡°Open!¡± [Rejuvenation Fist Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Five grains of Spiritual Sand (Unachieved!)] [2: 50 kilograms of flesh (Unachieved!)] ¡­ [Rejuvenation Fist Advancement Conditions]: [1: 10 grains of Spiritual Sand (Unachieved!)] [2: A fist manual (Unachieved!)] [3: 50 kilograms of flesh and blood (Unachieved!)] ¡­. There were two choices! One was the upgrade, and the other was the advancement! Chapter 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Rejuvenation Fist could upgrade to an unranked [Secret Level] Fist Technique, or it could advance to a Tier 1 Qi Refinement technique. The potential of the Secret-level Fist Technique might be greater, but Lu Chen urgently needed to protect himself. He was even more interested in advancing to Tier 1. However, he was not in a hurry. If he wanted to advance, he needed another fist technique. ¡°It should be about time.¡± Muttering under his breath, Lu Chen left the left wing and walked towards the right wing. Just as he reached the door, he heard sobbing sounds coming from inside. This right wing had been sealed by Lu Chen. It turned into a small black room. This person had only been locked up for half a night, but he could not hold on anymore. Lu Chen carried the oil lamp and walked into the room. With a bang, he closed the door and reached out to pull off the cloth socks that were stuffed in his mouth. He placed the oil lamp on the other party¡¯s face, illuminating a fat and panicked face. ¡°Name!¡± ¡°Hui¡­ Hui Neng.¡± ¡°Where are you from?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bang! ¡°Where did you come from?¡± ¡°Ku Chan Courtyard.¡± ¡­ Hui Neng, 23 years old.The visiting monk from the Ku Chan Temple. He had been in the temple for five years and had practiced the Vajra Punch and Maha Kasyapa Palm. His status was only slightly better than Bhikkhu, who had just entered the temple. He was still considered the lowest level in the Ku ChanTemple. The other party directly took orders from the guest hall¡¯s receptionist, Monk Yuanzhen. This time, his mission was to monitor the Changchun Temple and find out the truth. The foundation of the entire Ku Chan Temple was completely revealed to Lu Chen. There were hundreds of monks in Ku Chan Temple, divided into three levels: Great Priest. Great Monk. Monk and Bhikkhu. The monk and Bhikkhu were at the bottom of the hierarchy, while the great monk was at the middle level. He cultivated body forging techniques, and his strength varied. The strong could match the Great Priest, and the weak could match ten people. As for the Great Priest¡­ What they cultivated was either magic or movement techniques. Their statuses were revered, and they were all experts who had mastered Qi Refinement. ¡°Yuanzhen¡­¡± Lu Chen frowned deeply. This Yuanzhen was not weak. It was said that he was comparable to a Great Priest in the Qi Refinement Realm. No one knew what he was up to, but it was not difficult to guess. He was most likely after the relic of Daoist Qingyun. It was either a technique or a magic artifact, the peach wood sword. Fortunately, since the other party had sent people to investigate, they most likely did not know the exact news of Daoist Qingyun¡¯s death. He still had time to set up. Moreover, there was the suppression of the Town Guards above, so the other party did not dare to be too brazen. After a series of threats, Lu Chen had successfully obtained the Vajra Punch and Maha Kasyapa Palm. As a result, there was only one last requirement to advance the Rejuvenation Fist: 50 kilograms of flesh and blood. The small black room suddenly fell silent. Lu Chen¡¯s expression was hesitant. His gaze drifted on Monk Hui Neng. 50 kilograms of flesh was not a small amount. The chickens and ducks that he had killed in the past few days would definitely not be enough. Then¡­ there were only two choices. One was Hui Neng. And the other was a live pig. He was a little reluctant to part with a fat pig. Between life and death, Hui Neng felt something. In an instant, he almost fainted from fear. His tied-up body trembled like a sieve as he said in horror, ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ Don¡¯t kill me¡­ I¡­ I still have something to say.¡± Lu Chen smelled feces and urine. He took two steps back in disgust and said fiercely, ¡°If you have something to say, say it. If you dawdle any longer, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk, I¡¯ll talk. I¡¯m under a spell. If you kill me, you¡¯ll suffer too.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Lu Chen raised his eyebrows and asked with some interest, ¡°What spell?¡± ¡°S-sorcery!¡± ¡°Are you serious? I don¡¯t believe you.¡± Lu Chen held the oil lamp in his left hand and the short knife that he used to kill ducks in his right hand. He stabbed it forward. Hui Neng was almost scared to death. He broke down and cried. ¡°Boohoo, I really don¡¯t know¡­ He ordered me to do all kinds of dirty things. Last month, I helped him bury a young lady. A few days ago, I helped him abduct a pretty nun. Yesterday, he called me to his room and drew talismans and inserted needles. He told me¡­ told me not to be afraid. Even if I die, I won¡¯t be able to escape from him. Boohoo~¡± ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ What a good Ku Chan Temple.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s expression turned cold. This Monk Yuanzhen really knew how to play. He had a young lady and a beautiful nun. Hmph, he was simply too detestable. This Hui Neng was probably a fellow who helped the evildoer. He shouldn¡¯t be pitied. He also deserved to die! However, Lu Chen still had some misgivings about that sorcery. Since he could not run away, he can wait till he level up first. ¡­ Coming out of the right wing, Lu Chen carried his knife and headed straight for the pigpen. ¡°Second Senior Brother, I¡¯m here to see you.¡± ¡°Hmph~ Hmph~ Hmph~ Hmph~¡± ¡°Puchi~~¡± ¡°Hmph~ Jijiji~¡± Second Senior Brother weighed more than 200 pounds, and the strength he used to struggle was even more terrifying. Fortunately, Lu Chen was not the same as before. He pressed one hand on Second Senior Brother¡¯s head and let him struggle desperately. It still did not move. After half an incense stick of time, Second Senior Brother finally took his last breath. ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± Lu Chen put down his dagger and took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket. He carefully poured out ten grains of spiritual sand, and the light screen in front of him suddenly changed. [Rejuvenation Fist Advancement Conditions]: [1: 10 grains of spiritual sand (Achieved!)] [2: A fist technique (Achieved!)] [3: 50 kilograms of flesh (Achieved!)] ¡­. [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple] [Cultivation Technique: Omitted] [Spell: None] [Spiritual Root: Pseudo-Spiritual Root] [Palm Technique: Uninitiated Maha Kasyapa Palm (Upgrade conditions can be opened!)] [Fist Technique: Uninitiated Vajra Fist (Upgrade conditions can be opened!); Rejuvenation Fist, Perfection (Upgradeable!) +] ¡­. ¡°I¡¯m so excited. I¡¯m about to advance.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart was pounding. He actually didn¡¯t know much about advancement. He only knew that it led to extraordinary things and was also the beginning of longevity. In the past, the original owner couldn¡¯t obtain it even if he wanted to. Now, he, Lu Chen¡­ was about to enter. ¡°Advance!¡± Lu Chen took a deep breath and pointed at [+]. The Spiritual Sand was crushed into powder, and nearly half of Second Senior Brother¡¯s flesh and blood disappeared into thin air. Lu Chen couldn¡¯t help but tremble. His entire body started to heat up, becoming hotter and hotter. It was as hot as a furnace. His throat also began to itch. It was so itchy. ¡°Cough, cough, cough~¡± Lu Chen could not help but cough. His cough was heart-wrenching. ¡°Pfft!¡± Then, he opened his mouth and spat out a large mouthful of black blood. His body seemed to have broken through an invisible limit. In an instant, everything fell silent and the world became clear! Chirp, chirp~ Sha sha sha~~ Clang! Clang! Clang! ¡°Hehe, this fool helped me cut off half of the rope just now. Haha, he didn¡¯t even lock the door. Just you wait. When I, Hui Neng, escape, I¡¯ll definitely call Martial Uncle Yuanzhen over. I¡¯ll make sure you can¡¯t live or die!¡± Crickets hummed low in the corner. The multi-legged centipede crawled quickly under the withered grass. A gray-white short-tailed sparrow flew past under the night sky with a black worm with wings in its mouth. In the right wing room, Monk Hui Neng was overjoyed. He muttered and suppressed it. He quietly opened the unlatched door. Everything was so clear, but it was weakened many times in an instant. Crack! Crack! Lu Chen clenched his fists tightly, and his bones emitted cracking sounds. His exposed skin revealed an abnormal black-red color. His eyes became very bright as he looked up at the night sky that was no longer completely dark. He was surprised and delighted as he muttered, ¡°Eternal Youth Technique!¡± [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple] [Cultivation Technique: Eternal Youth Technique, Beginner (The upgrade conditions can be opened!)] [Spell: None] [Spiritual Root: Pseudo-Spiritual Root] [Palm Technique: Uninitiated Maha Kasyapa Palm (Upgrade conditions can be opened!)] ¡­. The Rejuvenation Fist had advanced to the first level of Ordinary-level body tempering technique, the Eternal Youth Technique. Due to the fact that it was passed down through the same lineage, it was directly initiated. His body had also undergone a comprehensive transformation and every move he made had a force of 500 kilograms. He did not comprehend the changes in his body too much. He held the short knife stained with pig¡¯s blood and walked out of the pigpen with a straight face. He turned around and saw Monk Hui Neng tiptoeing over the wall in the dark. ¡°Die!¡± Lu Chen smiled coldly and threw out the short knife in his hand. ¡°Pfft~¡± The short knife spun and flew nearly ten meters away. It stabbed into the back of the other party¡¯s head and went through half of it. Monk Hui Neng fell down the courtyard wall with a plop. His body twitched as he looked in Lu Chen¡¯s direction. ¡°You¡­ you did it on purpose??¡± Lu Chen slowly walked over without saying a word. He looked at the other party quietly, as if he was sizing up a prey on the verge of death. ¡°Heh¡­ Heh heh, if I die, you won¡¯t be able to live either. I was struck by Martial Uncle Yuanzhen¡¯s Ghost Retribution.¡± Hui Neng¡¯s expression gradually became ferocious as he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°You¡­ You¡­ You¡¯re going to die with me!!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, his expression froze, but his mouth grew wider and wider. The corner of his mouth had already been torn, and blood was gushing out. A dark green word ¡°Yin¡± appeared on his forehead. The [Yin] character twisted violently, as if something was about to break free. Chapter 4 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hui Neng¡¯s mouth became longer and more terrifying, like a bloody hole. It swallowed his head directly, and a black fog-like thing finally broke free. ¡°Wu wu wu~¡± Cold winds howled and black energy surged. Hui Neng¡¯s body collapsed to the ground. Monk Hui Neng¡¯s ferocious face appeared on the black fog. He laughed wildly and howled as he pounced at Lu Chen¡¯s face. ¡°Ghost Retribution?¡± Lu Chen was fearless. He looked on calmly as if he was looking at something new. It was only when the black fog reached him that he suddenly opened his mouth and spat out. ¡°Hu~¡± A dark red wave of air gushed out and was a foot away from the mouth. The black fog collided with the red wave and quickly melted like ice. ¡°Ahhhh! No, no, no!¡± Monk Hui Neng let out a miserable scream. In the blink of an eye, the black fog melted under the red waves. ¡°Suck~~¡± Lu Chen opened his mouth and inhaled. The air wave returned to his mouth and he smiled. ¡°That¡¯s it? Hehe, you¡­ know nothing about me!¡± The thing he spat out just now was called [Pure Yang Breath]. Ever since he started cultivating the Eternal Youth Technique, there had been an additional breath. It did not have much power, but it was the most effective against ghosts and evil spirits. When the Pure Yang Breath reached nine mouthfuls, he would be able to achieve the [Pure Yang Body]. Pure Yang aura. Nine mouthfuls! Pure Yang Body! Lu Chen was looking forward to it. Seeing that he had contributed two techniques, Lu Chen buried Hui Neng¡¯s body under the large pagoda tree in the temple. He endured the stench and tidied up the right wing. Then, he looked at the light screen in front of him and stretched out his hand. ¡°Open!¡± [Eternal Youth Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Practice for three days (0/3, unachieved!)] [2: Three departed souls (1/3, unachieved!)] [3: 10 grains of Spiritual Sand (0/10, unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°Departed souls?¡± The Soul Essence that he originally needed had become departed souls. Because he had just killed Hui Neng, he had already collected one. In that case, it seemed that killing chickens and ducks would not work. ¡°Departed souls are most likely referring to humans. Are chickens and ducks called soul essences?¡± Lu Chen seemed to be deep in thought as he looked at the two chickens and the duck. These were the only three little fellows left in the Daoist temple after he caused trouble. It was so cute that he could not bear to part with it, but¡­ he still had to confirm it. ¡°Ga ga ~¡± A moment later, the last duck failed to resist and fell into a pool of blood. Only two trembling chicks were left in the huge Daoist temple. ¡°They¡¯re in pairs. They¡¯re neat and tidy. That¡¯s fine.¡± Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction. Like a demon king, he looked at the unchanged data and finally confirmed his guess. Departed souls are equivalent to dead people. Soul Essence is equivalent to chickens and ducks. ¡­ The Eternal Youth Technique was a body tempering technique. It was Lu Chen¡¯s current main cultivation technique. Because it required departed souls, it might affect his cultivation progress. However, he also needed to improve on other aspects. The Vajra Fist had fused with the Eternal Youth Technique. Although his memories were still there and he could still cultivate it, the light screen no longer showed it. So that means he could only improve three types. ¡°Open!¡± ¡°Open!¡± ¡°Open!¡± [Qi Cultivation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: 50 days of hard work (1/50, unachieved!)] [2: Five grains of spiritual sand (0/5, unachieved!)] ¡­ [Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique Upgrade Requirements]: [1: Qi Refinement Level 1 (Unachieved!)] [2: One Dao Companion (Unachieved!)] [3: Dual Cultivation 10 times (Unachieved!)] ¡­ [Maha Kasyapa Palm Upgrade Requirements] [1: Half a day of palm practice (Unachieved!)] [2: 10 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­ The requirements of the Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique were rather harsh. For the time being, it did not meet the criteria for the upgrade, so he did not consider it for now. Due to the overall improvement of his body, the requirements to enter the Qi Cultivation Technique had been reduced by half. With a little effort, it would only take less than two months. Except. The condition of 50 days of hard work was a little difficult. For the past few days, Lu Chen had actually tried it every day, but because he was not hard working enough, it was only counted as a day¡¯s progress. It seemed that he still needed to work hard. He had to try to meet the requirements on a daily basis. As for the [Maha Kasyapa Palm], Lu Chen did not have much appetite. An ordinary-level palm technique that was not at the advanced level would not improve him much. He would leave it to fate. Eternal Youth Technique. Qi Refinement Technique! These two were Lu Chen¡¯s next two main goals. After calculating, he began to sort out his net worth. A Changchun Temple. 50 kilograms of black pork. 14 chicken and duck meat. Two chicks. 5 taels of silver! 21 grains of spiritual sand! There was a magic tool, a peach wood sword, a token, and a letter. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s not enough to level up for the time being.¡± Now, he could barely protect himself with his strength. Moreover, he had the Pure Yang Breath to counter ghosts and evil spirits. He also knew the mastermind behind this. It could be said that he was finally relieved. After that, there was no need to be afraid. After washing up, it was already past midnight and almost four in the morning. He did not want to think about anything else and lay on the bed to sleep. ¡­ He slept until dawn. The next day, Lu Chen changed into a simple Daoist robe with a short knife at his waist. He carried a peach wood sword wrapped in cloth and carried something on his back. This was the first time he opened the temple door. Creak~~ The old wooden door groaned as Lu Chen staggered out of the Daoist temple. He looked back again. On the mottled door, there was a long plaque hanging diagonally. On it were the words ¡°Chun Temple¡±, making one¡¯s imagination run wild. As for the first word, ¡°Chang¡±, it had long disappeared. ¡°Everyone said law, but law originally did not exist. Everyone said emptiness, but emptiness does not mean empty. There is useless in usefulness, and undeserved contribution have contributed in the contributions. ¡°Silence and quiet are all the same. Dreams don¡¯t exist in dreams. If it¡¯s ripe, it will naturally turn red. Ask not how to cultivate the seed.¡± Lu Chen hummed a mouthful of Daoist lyrics as he walked through the streets and alleys towards the market. ¡°Long time no see, Little Daoist.¡± ¡°Good morning, Scholar!¡± ¡°Little Daoist, where¡¯s your master? I haven¡¯t seen him for a few days.¡± ¡°My master is in seclusion and doesn¡¯t want to see any guests.¡± After leaving the remote northeast corner, he met more and more pedestrians. From time to time, acquaintances would greet Lu Chen. Lu Chen had to stop from time to time to return the greeting. The bandit calamity from a few days ago seemed to have disappeared. After a long time, he finally arrived at the lively market. He found an empty space and put down the things he was carrying. He placed them neatly and sat on the ground, waiting silently. ¡°Little Daoist, how much is your chicken?¡± ¡°Fifty coppers a piece.¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s so expensive.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve raised an old hen for a few years. Men eat it to strengthen their bodies, and women will become younger when they eat it. Auntie, if you eat it, you¡¯ll be at least three to five years younger. It¡¯s not a loss!¡± ¡°Look at your little mouth. Alright, I¡¯ll buy it.¡± ¡°Auntie is so generous!¡± Yes, Lu Chen was selling chicken, duck, and pork. It had been delayed for a few days, and he could not finish it. If he continued to leave it there, it would probably spoil. It was purely a waste. His master was already at the third level of Qi Refinement and had also done this kind of business. Similarly, he could not do without firewood, rice, oil, and salt. The aura of mortals was the most touching! Cultivation was the same as mortals. This was the life of a low-level cultivator. Selling chickens was not embarrassing! Half an hour later, more than half of the chickens and ducks had been sold. At this moment, a woman appeared on the street, attracting the attention of many people. The woman walked over leisurely. She was mature and charming. She was curvaceous. Her posture was graceful. She had a golden phoenix head accessory on her head and a snow-white fox fur coat on her shoulders. Her slender hands were holding a mandarin duck silk handkerchief. Her small waist was slender and her fair hands seemed to be boneless. She had a charming face and a flirtatious figure! The woman came with a wave of fragrance and bowed to Lu Chen. ¡°Little Daoist, where¡¯s your master?¡± ¡°Female¡­ Householder, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°My Yingying has been missing for two days. I¡¯m willing to pay five taels of silver. Can your master help me find her?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s Yingying?¡± ¡°My little fox.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my master is in seclusion and can¡¯t meet guests!¡± ¡°Alright then~¡± The woman left in disappointment. Lu Chen¡¯s eyes widened as he stared at her graceful back. The fragrance lingered as she swayed away. Only when she disappeared did he retract his gaze with a dark expression. His master was able to accumulate dozens of grains of spiritual sand because of a skill. The [Circular Light] was the most convenient way to track. It could be used in many places. When he was free, he would also take on small jobs that cost five taels of silver each time. It was worth it for his master to cast a spell once. Unfortunately, he had yet to learn it, so he could only sell chickens. However, this woman was different. There was a huge problem. Because when she walked¡­ her feet did not touch the ground! Chapter 5 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lu Chen had a strength of 500 kilograms. His body had broken through some kind of boundary and had already steadily stepped into the threshold of the first level. He had improved in all aspects. His eyesight was extremely good and he discovered that when the woman walked, the soles of her shoes were extremely far from the ground. Her feet were not stained with dust. ¡°Demons and ghosts? Or cultivators? Or is she sent by Monk Yuanzhen to probe? A honey trap?¡± In an instant, Lu Chen thought of many things. Seeing that many people around were still in a daze, he hurriedly grabbed a bearded man and asked, ¡°Brother, can I ask you something?¡± ¡°F*ck off!¡± The burly man looked impatient. He wanted to reach out and push Lu Chen away, but he realized that the little Daoist priest, who was half a head shorter than him, did not move at all. He immediately panicked. ¡°You¡­ you ask!¡± ¡°Who was that beautiful woman just now? Where did she come from?¡± The burly man heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly replied, ¡°She¡¯s from the Red Chamber.¡± ¡°The Red Chamber? Where¡¯s that?¡± Lu Chen frowned slightly and was even more puzzled. At this moment, a woman walked past, pursed her lips, and chuckled. ¡°Little Daoist, you¡¯re really pure. You don¡¯t even know the Red Chamber. Where else can it be? Isn¡¯t it the only brothel in our Fengxian Town? It¡¯s full of shameless women.¡± ¡°A brothel!¡± Lu Chen opened his mouth and muttered, ¡°A courtesan?¡± The woman had already walked away. The burly man replied, ¡°P-Procuress.¡± ¡°Procuress?!!!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. After a round of questioning, Lu Chen finally found out the other party¡¯s exact identity. She was the Procuress of the Red Chamber Garden. Her name was Jiang Hong¡¯e, and she was a top-notch person that men feared and women envied. Men were afraid because as long as he offended her, he would never be able to enter the Red Chamber Garden again. Women were jealous because she was so beautiful that even women felt inferior. Only Lu Chen, who was still young, had never heard of the other party¡¯s name. ¡°Jiang Hong¡¯e, I¡¯m afraid this woman is not simple.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief. It did not matter if she¡¯s simple or not. As long as she was not in cahoots with Monk Yuanzhen, it was a good thing. For the whole morning, Lu Chen sold everything in exchange for six taels of silver and seventy-two copper coins. In this way, he could barely gather enough money for the upgrade of Maha Kasyapa Palm. He drank a meal of mutton skin soup at the market. After wandering around for a while, he returned to Changchun Temple. In the afternoon, Lu Chen took off the plaque on the door and wrote the word ¡°Chang¡± on it with charcoal. Then, he hung it up in satisfaction and practiced the Maha Kasyapa Palm. While cultivating the Eternal Youth Technique, The Eternal Youth Technique had undergone a transformation. The core was actually a set of movement techniques. It required the combination of breathing, movements, and thoughts. None of them could be lacking. Only then could he temper his body and train his muscles and bones. Fortunately, Lu Chen had entered the beginner level. The most difficult step was effortless for him. The sun was setting. Lu Chen was focused on practicing the Maha Kasyapa Palm. One could almost see afterimages between his palms. The Maha Kasyapa Palm was a continuous palm technique that emphasized on fighting speed. In the end, it was as if a hundred palms had struck out at the same time. When the sun set, Lu Chen retracted his palm and grinned. ¡°I can level up again!¡± [Maha Kasyapa Palm Upgrade Requirements] [1: Half a day¡¯s practice (Achieved!)] [2: 10 taels of silver (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] {Palm Technique: Uninitiated Maha Kasyapa Palm (Upgradeable!)+] ¡­ ¡°Upgrade!¡± Compared to the advancement of the Eternal Youth Technique last night, the beginner level of the Maha Kasyapa Palm did not seem to have any ripples. If it were not for the fact that his understanding of the Maha Kasyapa Palm had indeed deepened, he would have suspected that he had been deceived by Monk Hui Neng and had practiced the fake Maha Kasyapa Palm. ¡°It¡¯s better than nothing.¡± Lu Chen sighed. However, as he cultivated the Maha Kasyapa Palm, he believed that it would be useful in the future. ¡°Open!¡± He stretched out his hand and tapped on the light screen. A few lines of data extended out. [Maha Kasyapa Palm Upgrade Requirements] [1: One day of palm practice (Unachieved!)] [2: One Soul Essence Unachieved!)] [3: 10 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°I need a Soul Essence.¡± Lu Chen muttered and glanced at the two chicks in the chicken coop. He revealed a gentle smile like a demon king and had just pulled out his short knife. ¡°Bang, bang, bang!¡± Suddenly, there was a knock on the door and a shout outside. ¡°Town Guards, open the door quickly!¡± ¡°Town Guards?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s body paused slightly, and he hesitated. The Town Guards was a violent organization. They had always been domineering and could be considered the ruler of the entire Fengxian Town of more than 50,000 people. As for why? It was because they had a strong fist and controlled 2,500 soldiers. These soldiers were not weaklings. All of them cultivated General¡¯s Bane and condensed the Termination Energy through killing. They used the Termination Energy to temper their bodies, and their strength increased extremely quickly. All of them were like calves. Their tempers were bad and stubborn. Although the Ku Chan Temple was quite powerful, it was actually like a little sheep in front of the Town Guards. However, they were also flawed. Anyone who cultivated General¡¯s Bane would not be able to increase their lifespan, instead, they would lose it. Once they reached the end of their lives, their strength would usually be greatly reduced. In addition, after cultivating General¡¯s Bane, their bodies would be like a sieve, leaking wind everywhere. They would no longer be able to cultivate Qi. ¡°Bang, bang, bang!¡± ¡°I guess the Town Guards know about my appearance and can¡¯t hide anymore. Let¡¯s meet.¡± Lu Chen thought about it and felt that he should meet them. After all, other than causing trouble for the little cutie, he had not done anything wrong. Creak~~ Putting down the short knife, Lu Chen opened the door. Two two-meter-tall little giants came into view. They were like door gods, one on the left and one on the right. They were both wearing dark brown armor and carrying long sabers. One of the soldiers said with a straight face, ¡°Little Daoist, come with us!¡± Was he discovered? Lu Chen was shocked and almost turned to run. He hurriedly asked, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about your master.¡± ¡°My master? My master is in seclusion and doesn¡¯t see any guests.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Half a foot of white gas came out of the soldier¡¯s nostrils. He snorted and said speechlessly, ¡°He¡¯s already dead. Why is he still in seclusion?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dead?? Oh, he did seem to be dead¡­ The Town Guards were in charge of Fengxian Town, so they were indeed well-informed. Lu Chen was still a little worried, so he asked again, ¡°Lord Soldier, what¡¯s the matter? Tell me some news.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good news!¡± ¡°What good news?¡± ¡°Do you know that your master has the title of a Revered Elder in the Town Guards?¡± ¡°I know a little.¡± Lu Chen nodded. Because Daoist Qingyun knew the [Circular Light], he would go to the Town Guards every few days. Most of the materials to make the peach wood sword were from the Town Guards. He had never told him what he was doing. ¡°Your master has done a good job in stopping Daoist Wu this time. The higher-ups are prepared to let you inherit his position as a Revered Elder.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Chen was a little embarrassed. The robber attacked from the northeast and bumped into the small Changchun Temple. In order to save the original owner, his master, Daoist Qingyun, had risked his life. In the end, he was still no match for Daoist Wu and was killed in three moves. Was this considered a merit? Lu Chen felt a little guilty about this¡­ Chapter 6 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing that the guard did not seem to be lying, Lu Chen did not ask further. He took his belongings and followed the two soldiers to the Town Guards Mansion. After passing through the streets and alleys, he soon arrived at an imposing mansion in the center of Fengxian Town. On the door plaque were three large golden words: Town Guards Mansion! It was already late at night, but there were still four soldiers in armor guarding the door. There were two stone tigers lying in front of the door with two burning braziers on their heads. The guard checked the token. Lu Chen looked around and followed the two guards into the Town Guards Mansion. The eaves tilted upwards. The walls were red and the tiles were green. The atmosphere in the Town Guards Mansion was tense. Torches were burning everywhere, as bright as day. The three of them walked slowly and soon arrived at a drill ground. The two soldiers did not say anything and left Lu Chen behind. There was a round table on the drill ground and a few people were toasting each other. Seeing Lu Chen walk over, a young man immediately stood up and welcomed him. He was dressed in ordinary clothes and did not look like someone from the Town Guards Mansion. He sized Lu Chen up and asked frivolously, ¡°You¡¯re Old Qingyun¡¯s disciple?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Lu Chen frowned slightly, feeling displeased. However, since he was new here, it was not appropriate for him to flare up. He could only nod in silence. That person stretched out his hand and instructed, ¡°Hand over the Circulation Light and you can leave.¡± ¡°Heh!¡± Lu Chen sneered and asked, ¡°Are you the town owner?¡± ¡°No.¡± The young man shook his head, his expression impatient. ¡°Are you the General?¡± ¡°No again.¡± ¡°Are you the Gerefa?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Are you the Tithingman?¡± ¡°¡­¡± A Tithingman is the leader of 10 soldiers, a Gerefa is the leader of 100 soldiers, a Sheriff is the leader of 1,000 soldiers, and a General is the leader of 10,000 soldiers. Although Lu Chen did not know the specific positions in the Town Guards Mansion, he still had some basic knowledge about the Great Vast Dynasty. The young man¡¯s face was ashen. He was speechless. Lu Chen didn¡¯t say anything else. He walked around the other party and arrived at the round table. He didn¡¯t show any signs of stage fright and cupped his fists with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m Lu Chen. I¡¯m new here. Greetings, seniors.¡± Other than the young man, there were three other people sitting at the round table. One of them was more than fifty years old. He was wearing a wide-sleeved robe and his beard and hair fluttered in the wind. He had the aura of a sage. He flicked his horsetail whisk and bowed. ¡°I¡¯m Daoist Qiu. My disciple was rude just now. Please don¡¯t blame him.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine.¡± Lu Chen laughed. It turned out that Daoist Qiu and the young man were master and disciple. He was well aware of their identities. These people were most likely the same as his master, Daoist Qingyun. They were Revered Elders of the Town Guards Mansion. There were only two people left. One of them was an old monk with a white beard, and the other was a little bald man with yellow eyebrows. They should be a master and disciple. The little bald man looked to be eight or nine years old. He ignored Lu Chen and leaned on the table to focus on picking up a few peanuts. The silly look makes him look cute too. The old monk stared at Lu Chen without saying a word, making Lu Chen¡¯s hair stand on end. After a long time, he pressed his palms together and said, ¡°Amitabha, young benefactor, you have such a murderous nature.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He pretended to be stupid and said, ¡°How should I address you, Senior?¡± ¡°I am Ben Ming of Ku Chan Temple!¡± Fu, De, Zhi, Zi, Jue, Liao, Ben, Yuan, Hui, Zeng; Zhou, Hong, Pu, Guang, Zong, Dao, Qing, Tong, Xuan, Zu. This was the hierarchy of the Ku Chan Temple that Lu Chen had learned from Monk Hui Neng. This old monk¡¯s name was Ben Ming, so he was a generation older than Monk Yuanzhen. He was most likely a Qi Refinement Great Priest. Lu Chen¡¯s eyes flickered as he said bluntly, ¡°Senior, what did you mean just now?¡± The old monk Ben Ming lowered his eyebrows and did not answer. Daoist Qiu, who was beside him, smiled and said, ¡°This old monk likes to play games. Little Fellow Daoist, you don¡¯t know this, but he cultivates a pair of spiritual eyes that can distinguish between turbidity and ghosts. Since he said that you have a murderous nature, you should have started killing these few days.¡± ¡°Killing? Oh, I did kill a pig yesterday and killed more than ten chickens and ducks.¡± ¡°No wonder.¡± The conversation between the two of them made Lu Chen relax. Soon, the dishes and wine were removed. A maid came forward with a wooden plate and lifted the brocade. Below it were four porcelain bottles. They were placed in order in front of everyone except for the young man. Even Lu Chen and the little baldy had one. Lu Chen held the porcelain bottle in his hand and pulled out the cork to take a look. He saw twenty colorful little cuties lying inside. They were Spiritual Sand. ¡°This ¡­¡± Lu Chen was a little hesitant. Giving Spiritual Sand right from the start, and there were a total of 20 of them. He wouldn¡¯t sell himself, right? The young man¡¯s expression was ugly. He pointed at Lu Chen and said indignantly, ¡°Why does he also have spiritual sand?¡± At this moment, a cold voice sounded from behind. ¡°Because he deserves it.¡± Everyone hurriedly stood up and bowed to the person. ¡°Greetings, General!¡± Lu Chen also stood up and quietly looked back. A figure in silver-white armor strode over. The person wore a white tassel helmet and had a long sword at his waist, handsome eyebrows and bright eyes. He was heroic and extraordinary. Moreover, he was actually a she. She was really valiant and heroic. She walked to the front, glanced at everyone, and said, ¡°Seven days ago, I personally led the garrison troops to eliminate the bandits, but Daoist Wu took advantage of the opportunity and attacked Fengxian Town. Fortunately, I returned in time to help, so I didn¡¯t make a huge mistake. Everyone, do you know¡­ why I could rush back in time?¡± She nodded slightly at Lu Chen and said, ¡°It¡¯s Daoist Qingyun. He sent out the Messaging Charm in time. Otherwise, the entire Fengxian Town would have suffered a calamity. He had such a great contribution. So how can our Town Guards Mansion not treat his only successor well!¡± The young man was speechless. Even Daoist Qiu and old monk Ben Ming lowered their heads in shame. One had to know that when the Fengxian Town was breached, they were thinking about how to save their lives. Lu Chen puffed out his chest. Yes, he was not feeling guilty this time. ¡­ Lu Chen successfully became a Revered Elder of the Town Guards Mansion. As one of the four Revered Elders, he was given ten grains of spiritual sand every month, as well as the right to exchange them for items from the Town Guards Mansion. When there was a mission, there would be additional rewards. Furthermore, he did not have to stay in the Town Guards Mansion every day. He was quite free. The other three Revered Elders were Great Priest Ben Ming of the Ku Chana Temple, the rogue cultivator Daoist Qiu, and Great Priest Ben Ming¡¯s disciple, the nine-year-old Huang Mei¡¯er. This Huang Mei¡¯er was incredible. He was born with the talent [Vajra]. When he was five or six years old, he could tear tigers and leopards apart. Now, it was even more unfathomable. In addition, Lu Chen also knew the identity of the female general. She was the biological daughter of the Town Lord of Fengxian Town, Fang Hong. Her name was Fang Yuqi, and it was said that she had the talent [Sword Show]. Her sword technique was extraordinary. When Lu Chen returned to Changchun Temple, it was already midnight. By the time he had painstakingly cultivated the Qi Cultivation Technique for a day, it was already past midnight. He lay on the bed, but he kept tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. What he had seen and heard today kept appearing in his mind. The curvaceous Jiang Hong¡¯e. The valiant Fang Yuqi. Daoist Qiu. Master Ben Ming, who cultivated the Spiritual Eye. The silly Huang Mei¡¯er. Vajra and Sword Show! And that ridiculous young man. After an unknown period of time, he finally fell into a deep sleep. In his sleep, Lu Chen felt a pair of small hands touching his body. It was comfortable and refreshing. He opened his eyes in a daze and saw a charming woman lying on top of him, rubbing back and forth. She was curvaceous. And she was naked. Round pearls and smooth skin¡­ Lu Chen¡¯s eyes widened and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood. This person was actually Jiang Hong¡¯e. She was seductive and charming. Chapter 7 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Is this¡­ a dream??¡± Lu Chen¡¯s breathing quickened as Jiang Hong¡¯e twisted around on his body. She laid on Lu Chen¡¯s body and bit him. She opened her mouth and bit Lu Chen¡¯s mouth. Lu Chen blinked. Jiang Hong¡¯e suddenly turned into Fang Yuqi. The fragrance of spring wafted. She held it in her hand. At this moment, an extremely strong suction force suddenly came from the other party¡¯s mouth. Lu Chen¡¯s blood instantly surged, and the blood in his entire body seemed to boil, wanting to spew out of his mouth. ¡°No¡­ No¡­¡± Lu Chen finally realized that something was wrong. He wanted to break free, but Fang Yuqi bit his mouth tightly. She did not relent and absorbed it crazily. ¡°Here¡­ here you go!¡± Lu Chen gritted his teeth. He could no longer feel any ripples. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of Pure Yang Breath that surged out and entered the other party¡¯s mouth. ¡°Ahhhh!¡± The other party screamed and flew out of Lu Chen¡¯s body. It revealed its original form in midair and turned into a twisted black shadow. The black shadow had hands and feet. It had no face or eyes. It opened its mouth and let out a miserable wail. Fiery cracks appeared all over its body. It was as if lava was about to spew out. Then, with a bang, it exploded into pieces. ¡°Hu hu~¡± Lu Chen panted heavily and opened his mouth to inhale. The breath of pure yang returned to his mouth, but there was only half of it left. Before he could feel pity, a glowing figure condensed in midair. It was a pretty nun. Tears streamed down her face. She was crying and laughing at the same time. She bowed to Lu Chen and opened her mouth to say something, but no sound came out. In the blink of an eye, she turned into a rain of light. It faded away. ¡°It¡¯s the Ghost Retribution again¡­ Yuanzhen really deserves to die!¡± Lu Chen gnashed his teeth in anger and fear. If he had not cultivated the Eternal Youth Technique and had strong control over his body, his Qi and blood would have left his body when the ghost took the first sip. He would completely turn into a dried corpse. It was too dangerous! It was too terrifying! Now that he thought about it, he was still terrified. Still, he felt¡­ quite good. Lu Chen could not help but recall the scene just now. Jiang Hong¡¯e and Fang Yuqi. One was curvy and the other was welcoming. He touched his mouth and realized that it was covered in blood. His lower lip had been bitten by a ghost. Fortunately, the injury was not serious. He picked up the cold tea on the table and rinsed his mouth. Lu Chen muttered indignantly, ¡°My first kiss is gone¡­¡± At the thought of that ghost, Lu Chen felt upset. That pretty nun was also a victim. She must have been cast by Yuanzhen¡¯s evil spell [Ghost Retribution] and thought of ways to turn into a ghost. Fortunately, he killed it with a breath of pure Yang energy. It could also be considered as helping her to escape. However, he did not gain nothing. He reached out and tapped the light screen in front of him. ¡°Open!¡± [Eternal Youth Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Practice for three days (1/3, unachieved!)] [2: Three departed souls (2/3, unachieved!)] [3: 10 grains of Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ He had just killed a ghost, so it could be considered a departed soul. As such, he had already completed almost half of the most difficult requirement. As long as he worked harder, he would be able to level up again soon. ¡°I have to level up as soon as possible and deal with Yuanzhen, this big problem!¡± After making up his mind, Lu Chen lay on the bed and continued to sleep. He was in a daze for a long time¡­ before falling asleep. ¡­ Yesterday was the fifth year of Di Kang in Great Vast Dynasty. Late November. Today was the fifth day before the end of November, and the weather was exceptionally gloomy. Lu Chen woke up early and practiced the Eternal Youth Technique and Maha Kasyapa Palm a few times. He planned to go out for breakfast. Creak~~ As soon as he opened the door, Lu Chen was shocked. There was a person standing outside the door, Su Daji¡­ No, Jiang Hong¡¯e! She was like a beautiful noblewoman, holding a red paper umbrella in her slender hand and holding a white-furred fox in her arms. It was as if she had walked out of a famous painting. Her figure was graceful. Her face was charming. Lu Chen immediately recalled the scene from last night. A breeze blew over and he shivered. He subconsciously took two steps back and said, ¡°Are¡­ are you a human or a ghost?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e pursed her lips and chuckled. She raised her eyebrows and spun around with the fox in her arms. The corners of her dress fluttered as she said playfully, ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s not a ghost.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief. When he saw the shadow under the other party¡¯s feet, he asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Female Householder?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e snorted and said meaningfully, ¡°I heard that your master died in seclusion?¡± Recalling yesterday¡¯s seclusion speech, Lu Chen felt a little awkward and thick-skinned. ¡°Yes!¡± The other party smiled charmingly and asked directly, ¡°Are you selling your [Circular Light]?¡± The [Sword Controlling Technique] was a Tier 1 Normal Spell, while the [Circular Light] was an Authentic-level Spell. Only the [Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique] could compare to it. Lu Chen didn¡¯t want to sell it, but he didn¡¯t say anything definite. He said perfunctorily, ¡°I can sell it, but¡­ it¡¯s very expensive!¡± ¡°Alright, come to Red Chamber Garden tonight. Let¡¯s discuss it.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e didn¡¯t waste any more words. Holding the red paper umbrella, she turned around and walked back the way she came. Her steps were graceful and graceful. Lu Chen took the opportunity to stare at her feet and let out a long breath. As expected, her feet still didn¡¯t touch the ground! Jiang Hong¡¯e seemed to sense something. She suddenly turned around and smiled charmingly at Lu Chen. ¡°Little Daoist, I¡¯ll wait for you on the third floor of the Red Chamber Garden. See you tonight~¡± At this moment, two passersby happened to pass by. When they heard this, their eyes widened. When they looked at Lu Chen, their faces were filled with disbelief. Then, they revealed meaningful expressions. ¡°This minx!¡± Lu Chen muttered and quickly closed the door. After waiting for a while, he hurriedly left the Daoist temple and ate two big bowls of noodle soup on the street. Ever since he started cultivating the Eternal Youth Technique, he felt that his appetite had increased a lot. He was only 60% full after eating two bowls of noodle soup. Knock, knock, knock! Just as he returned to Changchun Temple, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Brother Daoist, your letter!¡± Creak~~ Lu Chen opened the courtyard door and saw a pretty little girl standing outside. She was not even ten years old and was thin and small. She was wearing a long robe with patches. Because the hem of her clothes was too long, it was already stained with black mud. It was due to the rain. Her small face was still wet, and her ponytail was covered in water droplets. Looking at the little girl, Lu Chen vaguely remembered her identity. She could be considered his neighbor. Her surname was Meng, but he was not exactly sure of her name. There was a nickname that seemed to be ¡°Yaoyao¡±. Her father was a bookworm, and her mother had died early. Her family was relatively poor. The northeast corner of Fengxian Town was relatively remote. The houses were not close to each other. Although they were neighbors, they were not close. The other party lived on the street, hundreds of meters apart. Lu Chen took the letter and asked in confusion, ¡°Who delivered the letter?¡± The little girl thought for a moment and said crisply, ¡°A person wearing a bamboo hat. He¡¯s strong.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Lu Chen nodded. He was not in a hurry to read the letter. He asked again, ¡°Why are you wearing your father¡¯s long robe?¡± The little girl¡¯s expression was a little down. She lifted the corner of her shirt and said softly, ¡°Father is dead¡­¡± Lu Chen was slightly stunned. He understood that the bookworm was most likely killed by the robbers in the city. He pulled the little girl under the eaves and wiped her face with his sleeve. ¡°Do you have any relatives?¡± ¡°I got Grandpa.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this. However, it seemed that this grandfather did not know how to take care of others. He took a pair of scissors from the temple and cut the little girl¡¯s long robe short. He put down the scissors and rubbed his empty hands. He showed it to the little girl and smiled. ¡°Look, there¡¯s nothing, right?¡± ¡°Mm~~¡± The little girl nodded timidly, not understanding. Lu Chen rubbed his hands again and suddenly opened them. A handful of scattered copper coins in his palm. The little girl widened her eyes and looked over curiously. Lu Chen said, ¡°It¡¯s for you.¡± The little girl hurriedly took two steps back. She was timid and did not dare to take it. ¡°Take it. Since you call me ¡®Brother Daoist¡¯, this is a greeting gift for you. In the future, you can come to Changchun Temple to look for me if you have nothing to do.¡± ¡°Oh, thank you, Brother Daoist!¡± Watching the little girl skip away, Lu Chen smiled and opened the letter. There was a line of small words written on the paper: On the second floor of the Drunken Fragrance Tower, let¡¯s have a talk! ¡°Yuanzhen!¡± Although there was no signature or logo, Monk Yuanzhen was the first he thought of. Chapter 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Drunken Fragrance Brothel was the property of the Town Guards Mansion, and it was also the largest restaurant in the entire Fengxian Town. No one dared to kill anyone there. Yuanzhen chose to meet at the Drunken Fragrance Brothel as if he was concerned about Lu Chen¡¯s thoughts. But, was the other party, a dignified monk, really willing to sit down and negotiate with him? Lu Chen was deep in thought. Then, he left the Changchun Temple, locked the door, and left quickly. Not long after Lu Chen left, a short and fat figure wearing a bamboo hat appeared outside the Changchun Temple. Seeing that there was no one around, he raised his foot and stepped on the wall, jumping over the two-meter-tall courtyard wall. Standing in Changchun Temple, the man in the bamboo hat smiled smugly. ¡°Ignorant child. I only used a small trick and was tricked. Haha~¡± As he spoke, he quickly ran towards the houses. He kicked open the door and rummaged around. In the corner, under the bed, in the kitchen, bedroom, and storeroom. However, he found nothing. ¡°No, that¡¯s not right! Could it be¡­ could it be that he¡¯s brought them? Damn it!¡± That person cursed and his expression was extremely ugly. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly realized that there was another figure in the temple. He was immediately shocked. When he saw who it was, he stammered, ¡°You¡­ why are you back so soon?¡± ¡°Heh!¡± Lu Chen sneered and asked, ¡°What are you looking for?¡± ¡°Looking for¡­¡± That person immediately shut his mouth and pressed down the bamboo hat on his head. He asked suspiciously, ¡°Just¡­ just you?¡± ¡°There¡¯s one more.¡± ¡°Who?¡± That person immediately became alert and looked around, as if he was prepared to escape at any time. Lu Chen grinned. ¡°Hui Neng!¡± ¡°Junior Brother? Isn¡¯t he dead?¡± That person exclaimed and immediately covered his mouth. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re trying to get something out of me!!¡± ¡°As expected, it¡¯s not Yuanzhen.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s tense body finally relaxed. He stomped on the soil under his feet and said with a smile, ¡°Do you know where your junior brother is? He¡¯s right under my feet. Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll be reunited with him soon.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± That person knew that his identity had been exposed. He threw the bamboo hat on his head to the side, revealing a big bald head. This was a short and strong monk. There was a ferocious scar on his forehead, making him look fierce. He held the Buddhist Commandment Blade at his waist and said fiercely, ¡°I¡¯m not Hui Neng who¡¯s weak in the knees!¡± As he spoke, his feet left a deep pit in the ground. In two steps, he arrived in front of Lu Chen and suddenly pulled out his Buddhist Commandment Blade. Clang! The Buddhist Commandment Blade was unsheathed. With a flash of the blade, it slashed at Lu Chen¡¯s face. ¡°Ha!¡± Bang! The two figures collided. Lu Chen took a step back and a bloody wound appeared on his chest. That person took three steps back and was punched in the shoulder by Lu Chen. ¡°What a powerful saber technique!¡± Lu Chen was on guard and felt a lingering fear in his heart. This person¡¯s strength was obviously weaker than his, but this saber technique was too fierce. He had the illusion that he could not avoid it. He had to fight head-on and was injured to block this saber move. ¡°Pfft~¡± The man stared at Lu Chen and spat out a mouthful of blood. He changed the saber in his right hand to his left hand and slowly moved around Lu Chen. The two of them stared at each other for a few seconds before the man roared, ¡°Take another slash!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He saw the other party suddenly throw out his Buddhist Commandment Blade and turn around to rush towards the high wall. Whoosh! The Buddhist Commandment Blade flew past Lu Chen¡¯s ear and stabbed into the ground. ¡°¡­¡± Lu Chen reacted and chased after the other party. Seeing that the other party was about to climb out of the courtyard wall, he quickly took two steps and grabbed the other party¡¯s ankle. ¡°Let go!¡± That person panicked and hurriedly kicked Lu Chen¡¯s head. ¡°Come back!¡± Lu Chen roared angrily and pulled hard. A section of the wall was broken by that person. With a bang, it fell to the ground. Then, he punched the other party¡¯s chest and sent him flying a few meters. He caught up in two steps and raised his leg to step on the other party¡¯s head. That person almost fainted. His face turned red and he knelt on the ground with a plop. He held his head and said, ¡°Please-Please spare my life!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± When Lu Chen saw this, he snorted coldly. He retracted his strength and stepped on the other party¡¯s thick neck. The other party rolled his eyes and finally fainted. ¡°That was close.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief. When he thought of the slash just now, he was still afraid. He quickly found a rope and tied the other party up. Only then did he look at the wound on his chest. His clothes were torn. A wound that was half an inch deep and half a foot long slashed open half of his right chest from top to bottom. His upper body was already dripping with blood. Fortunately, his muscles and bones were not injured, so he was not seriously injured. ¡°It hurts!¡± Lu Chen gritted his teeth in pain and quickly fetched some water. He also found a cotton cloth and carefully bandaged it. ¡­ ¡°Hu~~¡± The monk woke up slowly. When he opened his eyes, he saw that he was tied to a chair and could not move. Lu Chen was holding his Buddhist Commandment Blade and waving it back and forth on him. His body trembled and he almost peed his pants. He hurriedly begged for mercy. ¡°Hero.¡± ¡°Benefactor.¡± ¡°Grandpa!¡± ¡°Spare me!¡± Lu Chen despised him in his heart. Previously, he thought that he was a tough nut to crack. He did not expect him to be far inferior to Hui Neng. He glanced at the other party and did not put away his saber. He said with a cold expression, ¡°I ask, you answer. If you make a mistake, I¡¯ll chop one of your legs!¡± ¡°You ask, you ask.¡± The monk was almost scared to death. He did not look fierce at all. ¡°Name?¡± ¡°Hui¡­ Hui Sheng.¡± ¡°Age?¡± ¡°Thirty-two years old.¡± ¡°Identity?¡± ¡°Ku Chan Courtyard¡­¡± ¡­ Hui Sheng, 32 years old. He entered the temple eight years ago and was a guest monk in the Ku Chan Courtyard. He was the confidant of the Great Monk Yuanzhen. He had learned the Level One Normal technique, the Tendon Changing Body Tempering Technique, as well as the Vajra Fist. He also had the unranked Authentic saber technique, the Buddhist Commandment Blade. His strength was close to 700 pounds, and he was only a step away from the level of the Great Monk. Lu Chen did not even need to use torture methods. Hui Sheng hurriedly revealed all three techniques. The only pity was that Hui Sheng had not fully learned the Tendon Changing Body Tempering Technique. He actually did not know the key to breaking through the first level. According to him, with the help of Yuanzhen, he had tried to break through once. Unfortunately, he had failed in the end and even suffered hidden injuries. Lu Chen confirmed that the other party was not lying. He was heartbroken. He sighed. He was only missing the last key point and was unable to collect this technique that was at the same level as the Eternal Youth Technique. It was probably a backup plan prepared by the Ku Chan Temple to prevent the core technique from being leaked. What a pity. What a pity! Although he might not necessarily cultivate it, he could totally use it to comprehend it. At the very least, when his Eternal Youth Technique advanced, he could fuse it into it. Sigh, it seemed that he still needed to work hard. Fortunately, he still had an Authentic-grade Buddhist Commandment Blade as compensation. It could be considered a small gain. Not only that, but he also learned some secrets about Monk Yuanzhen from the other party. ¡­ Hui Sheng¡¯s mouth was dry. He stared at Lu Chen with his bull-like eyes, afraid that he would kill him to silence him. When he saw Lu Chen get up, he immediately became nervous. ¡°What a pity!¡± Lu Chen let out a sigh of relief, turned around, and opened the door to the right wing. Just as Hui Sheng was overjoyed, he saw Lu Chen suddenly turn around and throw the Buddhist Commandment Blade in his hand. ¡°Pfft!¡± It hit right between his eyebrows. ¡°You¡­ you¡­¡± Hui Sheng spat out a few words with difficulty. His head tilted and he died on the spot. Hui Sheng died with grievances. The word ¡°Yin¡± appeared on his forehead, and his mouth began to grow larger and larger. ¡°Ghost Retribution! Again?¡± Lu Chen sneered. He grabbed Hui Sheng¡¯s corpse and threw it into the courtyard along with the chair. At this moment, it was noon. Under the blazing sunlight, the Ghost Retribution was burned clean by the sunlight before it could take shape. ¡°I¡¯ve collected enough departed souls. Hehe, I can level up again tomorrow!¡± At the thought of upgrading the Eternal Youth Technique, Lu Chen was overjoyed. He looked at the light screen in front of him and stretched out his hand. ¡°Open!¡± [Requirements to upgrade Buddhist Commandment Blade:] [1: One day of saber training (Unachieved!)] [2: 20 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°As expected of the [Authentic] level. The entry requirements are double that of the Ordinary level.¡± Lu Chen was a little dejected. [One Day of Saber Training] was easy to achieve, but 20 taels of silver was difficult for him. He had 41 grains of spiritual sand, but he only had one tael of silver left. Two words: So poor! ¡­ The sun was setting. The number of pedestrians gradually decreased. Lu Chen wore a Daoist robe and paced back and forth at the intersection. He looked at the brightly lit pavilion not far away and felt a little nervous. This was the first time a young lady had boarded a bridal sedan. He had no choice but to be nervous. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and stomped his feet. ¡°I¡¯m going all out!¡± Chapter 9 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Red Chamber Garden was divided into three floors. The first floor was a talent show, the second floor was a dual talent show, and the third floor was where the courtesans and Procuress, Jiang Hong¡¯e, lived. Usually, men could not enter. The courtesans here were different from other places. There was no such thing as accompanying guests or having their first night. The purpose of their existence seemed to be to find a good husband for themselves, and then let Jiang Hong¡¯e pull the strings. This method was naturally criticized by others at the beginning. But as time passed, everyone got used to it. Therefore, the people who entered and left the Red Chamber Garden were not just here for fun. Many people also fantasized about finding a courtesan to be their wife. At this moment, the first floor of the Red Chamber Garden was bustling with noise. ¡°I heard that a young Daoist priest is going to the third floor?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t agree. I definitely don¡¯t agree. A Daoist priest with an unclear heart and few desires cultivates the Dao. What right does he have to fight with me for Miss Yiyi?¡± ¡°How dare he¡­ How dare he come! Beat¡­ Beat him to death!¡± ¡­ The vermilion walls were red. The ceiling tiles were tilted. It was aesthetically pleasing and ancient. There was an endless stream of people in the Red Chamber Garden. Lu Chen stepped onto the twenty-ninth stone step in front of the door and walked towards the door step by step. As soon as he stepped in, he saw a beautiful young lady in her teens pacing anxiously. When she saw Lu Chen¡¯s Daoist robe, her eyes lit up and she hurriedly welcomed him. She didn¡¯t say anything. She held Lu Chen¡¯s hand and quickly walked towards the corner door. Lu Chen said in surprise, ¡°Miss, what are you doing?¡± ¡°This servant is Madam¡¯s maidservant. Young Master, you can call this servant Qing He. Young Master came late. Madam is already anxious from waiting upstairs. She has already urged me a few times.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Lu Chen had just calmed down when he saw Qing He reaching out to take off his Daoist robe. Her small hands were touching his body, and it was itchy. Lu Chen was shocked. ¡°Miss Qing He, please¡­ please respect yourself!¡± ¡°Pfft~¡± The little girl smiled playfully and explained, ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t misunderstand. When the guests on the first floor found out that someone had gone to the third floor tonight, they thought that someone had caught Sister Yiyi¡¯s eye. Madam was afraid that you would be beaten to death, so she specially instructed this servant to help you change your Daoist robe.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Lu Chen felt inexplicably disappointed and muttered, ¡°Then¡­ I don¡¯t have to change my innerwear.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The little girl rolled her beautiful eyes and quickly took off Lu Chen¡¯s Daoist robe and changed into a light green robe. She smoothed out the wrinkles on Lu Chen¡¯s body and sized him up a few times. She blinked her beautiful big eyes and covered her mouth as she chuckled. ¡°Not bad~¡± Not bad at all. Lu Chen had just turned 16, and his body size was already close to that of an adult. Because he cultivated the Eternal Youth Technique, his muscles were well-proportioned, and his limbs were long and strong. He changed into appropriate new clothes and even looked a little stunning. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was a handsome man. Without further ado, Qing He led Lu Chen into the hall on the first floor. In the middle of the hall, there was a platform with a square area. There were beauties dancing on it. The sound of bamboo accompanied the dance. The surroundings were filled with people from all walks of life. Some were toasting each other, some were cheering loudly, some were burly men with sideburns, and some were weak scholars. There were also shameless old men. With a glass of wine in their hands, their gazes were lewd as it stopped at the beauty¡¯s plump chest. What was even stranger was that there were actually a few bald monks who were chanting scriptures. They glanced at the beauties and chanted, ¡°Form is emptiness, and emptiness is form¡­¡± Many people looked at the entrance from time to time. It seemed that as long as they saw a person in a Daoist robe appear, they would attack. For this reason, several proper Daoists had already been beaten until they covered their heads and fled. Lu Chen sighed. ¡°The mortal world is surging, and the mortal world is noisy. You and I¡­ are both on the path of cultivation.¡± ¡°Young Master, let¡¯s go.¡± When Qing He saw that Lu Chen had stopped, she was worried that he would cause trouble. She hurriedly grabbed Lu Chen¡¯s big hand and walked quickly along the aisle. From the first floor to the second floor, the sound of extravagance could be faintly heard. The little girl¡¯s face was slightly red as she pulled Lu Chen¡¯s hand and hurried away. After climbing up to the third floor from a secret staircase, she heaved a sigh of relief and let go of Lu Chen¡¯s hand. A red glazed lamp hung high in the sky. Lu Chen saw a white-furred little fox rushing over. Just as he was about to squat down and pick it up, the little fox suddenly braked and bared its small mouth aggressively. ¡°Yo yo yo ~¡± Not only did it not allow him to hug it, but it also blocked Lu Chen¡¯s path. Qing He hurriedly said, ¡°Yingying, stop fooling around. Madam asked him to come up.¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox barked again and ran back angrily. Seeing Lu Chen¡¯s confused expression, the little girl explained, ¡°Yingying is very sensitive to the smell of strangers. Men are usually not allowed to come up to the third floor.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Lu Chen was deep in thought. He wondered if Jiang Hong¡¯e was really a vixen. He didn¡¯t know why she built this Red Chamber Garden, and it was built near the Town Guards Mansion. It was obvious. This was the tacit approval of the Town Guards Manor. In that case, she probably wouldn¡¯t commit murder and robbery. However, he had to be careful. Qing He guided Lu Chen through the third floor and soon arrived at a spacious room. The little girl smiled cheekily and quietly left, leaving Lu Chen alone to look around. This room was rather large and the decorations were very warm. Carved beams and painted pillars, with a bronze mirror and silver comb. The fragrance of smoke wafted up. The curtain was heavy. Lu Chen took a few steps forward and saw a screen further in. On the screen was a semi-transparent ink painting. A woman was drinking wine against the moon with a few lines of poetry on it. Through the screen, one could vaguely see a figure lying on a beautiful bed behind. Her curves were exquisite. It was curvaceous. ¡°¡­¡± Lu Chen raised his eyebrows and boldly took a few steps forward. ¡°Yo, yo¡­¡± A few warnings from the little fox sounded from behind the screen. Lu Chen hurriedly stopped and finally saw the poem on the screen. ¡°Spirit Deer Carriage, carefree osmanthus. ¡°Luan and phoenix paired, mandarin duck¡¯s graveyard. ¡°Drinking and playing chess under the osmanthus tree, the saying is that ruthlessness is the most affectionate. ¡°End of the mortal world, lover¡¯s tribulation. ¡°A butterfly flew, reunion of lovers. ¡°The sorrow, joy, and separation, the red thread in my hand.¡± ¡­. This painting expresses the sentiments, and a poem that expresses its will. ¡°The Red String of Fate!¡± Lu Shen recited the poems in the painting and vaguely understood Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s true motive for building the Red Chamber Garden. He muttered, ¡°Could it be that it¡¯s also for cultivation?¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite knowledgeable.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e got up from the bed and lazily stretched her graceful curves. She put on a red gauze dress and walked around the screen with her bare feet. She appeared in front of Lu Chen and sized him up with her seductive eyes. She was slightly surprised. Round pearls and smooth skin¡­ The curvaceous¡­ Jiang Hong¡¯e. When Lu Chen saw the other party, he recalled the dream from last night. His heart could not help but beat faster, especially the outfit in front of him that could make people vomit blood. He quickly looked away. ¡°Hehehe~~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e looked at the embarrassed young Daoist priest in front of her and laughed until her body trembled. She was charming. Her smile suddenly changed as she reprimanded, ¡°A vulgar man hides something else!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t swear!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e crossed her arms in front of her chest and snorted. She said disdainfully, ¡°It¡¯s normal for men and women to have sex. There¡¯s no need to twist and turn!¡± Lu Chen was embarrassed. He knew that the negotiations between the two sides had already begun. If he could not suppress the other party, it would definitely be difficult for him to take the initiative in the subsequent negotiations. He boldly retorted, ¡°Everyone knows how to boast. If it¡¯s really as you said, why is the dignified Jiang Hong¡¯e, the procuress of the Red Chamber Garden¡­ still a virgin?¡± ¡°You¡­ you¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e was embarrassed and angry, but she couldn¡¯t refute him. She was so angry that her chest was trembling. Lu Chen calmed down. The pair of dog eyes he had cultivated in his previous life did not disappoint him. Chapter 10 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e stretched out her slender hand, and a three-foot-long red silk appeared in her hand. With a light flick, the red silk wrapped around Lu Chen¡¯s waist like a long snake. Lu Chen wanted to resist, but he couldn¡¯t break free for a moment. He understood that this red silk must be a magic tool. This Jiang Hong¡¯e was indeed not simple. She must be in the Qi Refinement Realm. Still, he was not afraid in his heart. This place was not far from the Town Guards Mansion. How could he skill someone just because of a sentence? He simply did not resist and sneered. ¡°Why? Are you going to attack me because you can¡¯t win against me?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s face was as cold as ice. She didn¡¯t reply. Her red veil fluttered as she flew up. With a shake of the red silk, she hung Lu Chen from the beam. Qing He, who was outside, heard the commotion and hurriedly ran in. When she saw this scene, she was stunned and hurriedly persuaded. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Young Master is a guest. Madam, don¡¯t neglect him.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯m a guest. So let me down.¡± ¡°Get out. This has nothing to do with you. Today, I must teach this bastard a lesson!¡± Smack! As she spoke, she swung the other end of the red silk and hit Lu Chen squarely. ¡°Ah!¡± Lu Chen screamed, his head drooped, and he fainted. ¡°This ¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s second whip was already raised. She was stunned by this scene. She didn¡¯t know whether to hit him or keep it. She muttered, ¡°This kid is too useless. I didn¡¯t even use my full strength. He¡­ he can¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°Yo, yo.¡± The little fox squinted its big eyes and snickered under the screen. Qing He rolled her beautiful eyes and complained, ¡°The young master is soft and weak. How can he withstand Madam¡¯s whip? Madam, quickly put him down. Don¡¯t let anything happen to him.¡± ¡°Alright, alright.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e smiled sheepishly. The little bit of anger in her heart had completely dissipated. She shook the red silk in her hand and placed Lu Chen on the ground. As soon as he put away the red silk, Lu Chen suddenly opened his eyes and threw the other party to the ground. Smack! ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± As the voice fell, the entire room fell silent! Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s face almost bled. Qing He opened her mouth slightly in disbelief. The little fox stood up on its hind legs, its eyes wide open. ¡°So soft~¡± ¡­ ¡°Young Master, please have some fruits.¡± After the matter from before came to an end, a girl who was slightly older than Qing He walked in. She was gentle and quiet as she placed a fruit plate on the wooden table. This person was called Qing Cao, and she was also Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s maidservant. ¡°Thank you, Miss Qing Cao.¡± Lu Chen did not stand on ceremony. He picked up a peach and took a big bite. It was crisp and sweet, but his eyes were slightly red and swollen. That was the price of being impulsive. ¡°Hehe~¡± Qing Cao covered her mouth and chuckled. Then, she slowly retreated. As Lu Chen ate the peach, he looked at the recliner not far away. Jiang Hong¡¯e had already returned to her original state. She was lying lazily with the little fox in her arms. She was still wearing the red gauze dress. Her slender legs were slightly crossed, revealing a few hints of spring. Jiang Hong¡¯e looked over. Lu Chen quickly looked away. ¡°You have the heart but not the guts!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e snorted and rested her right arm on her pillow. ¡°Have you thought about it?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t decided yet.¡± ¡°When will you decide?¡± ¡°At the very least¡­ tomorrow morning.¡± Lu Chen came to the Red Chamber Garden for two reasons. One was to discuss with Jiang Hong¡¯e about buying and selling the Circulation Light, and the other was to avoid Monk Yuanzhen¡¯s revenge. Today, he killed Hui Sheng. It was hard to guarantee that Yuanzhen, who had flown into a rage out of humiliation, would not make a move personally. Lu Chen had barely managed to cultivate the Eternal Youth Technique, and he had not cultivated Qi. It was very difficult for him to defeat the other party. For the sake of safety, it was better to avoid him for the time being. ¡°Suit yourself.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e stood up with the little fox in her arms and walked behind the screen with her bare feet. She took off her thin gauze dress and lay on her side on the bed. Her exquisite curves reflected a beautiful silhouette on the screen. ¡°What a vixen¡­¡± Lu Chen muttered in his heart and asked, ¡°What kind of evil technique are you practicing?¡± ¡°Pfft~¡± Qing He, who had just entered, pursed her lips and chuckled. She put down the teapot she was holding and poured a cup of tea for Lu Chen. She replied softly, ¡°Madam is like this. Young Master, don¡¯t care about her.¡± Inside, Jiang Hong¡¯e was furious. Her chest heaved. She snorted softly. Then, she ignored him. Lu Chen took a sip of tea and took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket. He poured out a grain of spiritual sand and handed it to Qing He. He explained, ¡°Miss Qing He, please help me exchange for some gold and silver. If there are any expenses here, you can deduct them.¡± ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re thinking too much. Since Madam invited Young Master here, she¡¯s naturally different from those ordinary people. How can there be any expenses?¡± ¡°Thank you, Miss.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Copper coins can be exchanged for gold and silver, but gold and silver can¡¯t be exchanged for spiritual sand. Speaking of which, I took advantage of you. Please wait a moment.¡± Qing He left and soon returned with a hundred taels of silver. Lu Chen piled the gold and silver at the side and started chatting with the eloquent Qing He. He took the opportunity to ask, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your Madam? Is she a demon?¡± ¡°Pfft~¡± Qing He¡¯s shoulders trembled as she smiled and reminded him, ¡°Don¡¯t say that. If Madam hears you, she¡¯ll hit you again. Madam is a fairy-like figure, not a demon you¡¯re talking about.¡± ¡°Then why did she open this Red Chamber Garden?¡± Qing He carefully glanced at the screen. Seeing that there was no movement inside, she whispered, ¡°Young Master, do you know anything about cultivation talent?¡± ¡°I know a little.¡± ¡°I heard that Madam also had a talent. Its name is¡­ [Matchmaker].¡± Lu Chen was speechless. So that was the reason. No wonder she wanted to help people get married. It was probably beneficial for cultivation. The purpose of setting up a brothel was probably the same. Lu Chen lowered his voice and continued to ask, ¡°How old is your Madam?¡± ¡°Hehe~¡± Qing He giggled and teased, ¡°Could it be that Young Master has taken a fancy to my Madam? Hmm, Young Master is also a cultivator. Perhaps you¡¯re the man she¡¯s waiting for.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Chen¡¯s face turned awkward and he felt extremely awkward. ¡­ ¡°Screech!¡± ¡°Screech screech~¡± It was already late at night. Most of the glazed lamps on the third floor of the Red Chamber Garden had been extinguished, leaving only a few reflecting the hazy night sky. Jiang Hong¡¯e slowly woke up, put on a thin veil, and secretly looked outside. Lu Chen sat on his horse and pulled out the short knife at his waist again and again, as if he did not know fatigue. ¡°Boring.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e stretched lazily and lay back on the bed. She held her forehead with one hand and placed the other on her abdomen¡­ Soon, wisps of red mist slowly gathered. The little fox at the side sat cross-legged like a little person, her little mouth opening and closing at times. There was a hissing sound. ¡°Hu~~¡± Lu Chen exhaled a mouthful of turbid air and sheathed the short knife. He rubbed his slightly sore right hand and muttered, ¡°I can level up again!¡± He turned around and looked at the screen. He raised his hand and tapped gently. ¡°Open!¡± [Requirements to upgrade Buddhist Commandment Blade:] [1]: One day of saber training (Achieved!)] [2: 20 taels of silver (Achieved!)] ¡­.. [Name: Lu Chen] [Saber Technique: Uninitiated Buddhist Commandment Blade(Upgradeable!) +] ¡°Upgrade!¡± Chapter 11 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Swoosh! The twenty taels of silver in front of him disappeared into thin air. Lu Chen felt as if his right arm was cramping. It was numb, and two veins bulged on his forearm. He slowly calmed down, and he had a new understanding of the Buddhist Commandment Blade Technique in his mind. This Buddhist Commandment Blade was an Authentic-level blade technique. There was only one move when it was used: Slash! Horizontal slash, vertical slash, diagonal slash, jump slash, and turn slash¡­ Moreover, the Buddhist Commandment Blade was the most powerful in the first strike. When facing people of similar strength, it would basically kill them with one strike. If one strike could not kill the enemy, its momentum would decline. The blade was also short, so the subsequent moves would be difficult to use. ¡°No wonder Hui Sheng abandoned his saber and fled.¡± Realization dawned on Lu Chen. He touched the wound on his right chest. Because he had practiced with the saber, there was a little blood seeping out. Fortunately, it was not a big deal. He had successfully entered the beginner stage of the Buddhist Commandment Blade, so he was naturally happy. He tapped on the light screen again. ¡°Open!¡± [Requirements to upgrade Buddhist Commandment Blade:] [1: Three days of saber training (Unachieved!)] [2: One Soul Essence (Unachieved!)] [3: 30 taels of silver (Unachieved!)] ¡­.. ¡°I¡¯ve been practicing for three days. I still need soul essence. I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡± Lu Chen took off the short saber at his waist and began to practice the Qi Refinement Technique. It was not until he had practiced for another day that he took off his outerwear and lay on the recliner to rest. Before he fell asleep, he looked at the light screen again. [Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique Upgrade Requirements]: [1: Qi Refinement Level 1 (Unachieved!)] [2: One Dao Companion (Achieved!)] [3: Dual Cultivation 10 times (Unachieved!)] ¡­ Achieved. Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath and quickly closed his eyes to rest. ¡°What a vixen.¡± ¡­ The next day, the sky was slightly bright. Lu Chen felt an itch in his chest. When he opened his eyes, he saw Qing He treating the wound on his chest. The little girl was extremely serious. She wiped the blood, cleaned it, and bandaged it in one go. She was really skillful. ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Miss.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Qing He wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled happily. She helped Lu Chen put on his inner clothes and put them on neatly. Jiang Hong¡¯e, who was carrying the little fox, returned to her usual noblewoman¡¯s outfit. She glanced sideways at Lu Chen and asked, ¡°Have you considered it?¡± She wanted to exchange for the [Circular Light] spell, and the condition she gave was also an Authentic spell called the [Green Vine Spell], an offensive spell. Logically speaking, it was an equivalent exchange. However, Lu Chen had no spiritual energy and could not cultivate it. The value of the Green Vine Spell to him was greatly reduced, so he was naturally unwilling. Seeing that Lu Chen was silent, Jiang Hong¡¯e raised her eyebrows and teased, ¡°Why don¡¯t I give you the top courtesan of our Red Chamber Garden too?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Chen rolled his eyes. He hadn¡¯t even seen the courtesan before and didn¡¯t have any thoughts about it. He might as well ask for something more affordable. He didn¡¯t answer and directly asked, ¡°Can I exchange it for a Spirit Awakening Pill?¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t cultivated yet?¡± ¡°No, I have a pseudo-Spiritual Root. I cultivated martial arts first.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e pondered for a moment before replying, ¡°I don¡¯t have a Spirit Awakening Pill, but I do have a Clear Spirit Grass. It¡¯s the main ingredient for refining Spirit Awakening Pills. It¡¯ll be effective if consumed alone. There¡¯s a 50% chance of opening the Spirit Aperture.¡± ¡°Fifty percent chance?¡± Lu Chen was a little hesitant. A 50% chance was not low, but if he could not open his Spirit Aperture, wouldn¡¯t it be a huge loss? Just as he was hesitating, the light screen in front of him began to tremble. ¡°It¡¯s refreshed?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. When the light screen stabilized, he pretended that nothing had happened and tapped it lightly. He muttered in his heart, ¡°Open!¡± [Qi Cultivation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Train diligently for three days (3/3, achieved!)] [2: Three grains of Spiritual Sand (3/3, Achieved!)] [3: A Clear Spirit Grass (Unachieved!)] ¡­ Lu Chen had long known that the conditions given by the light screen were the best choice he faced. Now that it had refreshed again, he was only short of a stalk of Clear Spirit Grass. This was not a 50% chance. Instead, he would definitely be able to open his Spirit Aperture. ¡°Calm down!¡± Lu Chen thought for a moment and chuckled. ¡°So be it. However, I¡¯ll have to add the courtesan of your Red Chamber Garden.¡± ¡°No way!¡± Compared to the Green Vine Spell, the Clear Spirit Grass was undoubtedly more valuable. It was just a joke. It would be strange if Jiang Hong¡¯e was willing. ¡°Alright, then¡­ plus your Qing He.¡± ¡°Hehe~¡± ¡°In your dreams!¡± The little girl shook her shoulders and laughed at the side. Jiang Hong¡¯e glared at Lu Chen, while the little fox in her arms watched the show with wide eyes. Lu Chen smiled awkwardly and asked, ¡°What¡¯s your cultivation level?¡± ¡°Qi Refinement Level-9!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e hesitated for a moment, but she didn¡¯t hide anything. ¡°Impressive!¡± Lu Chen was a little surprised. There were only nine levels in the Qi Refining stage, and each level was harder to endure than the last. His master had worked hard for half his life to reach the third level of Qi Refinement. Jiang Hong¡¯e was indeed the head of the Red Chamber Garden. She was so young, but she was already at the peak of Qi Refinement. Another step up will be the legendary Immortal Master Zongfa. The first level of Qi Refinement, the second level is Zongfa. These were the two realms that Lu Chen only knew of. When one reached the Zongfa realm, they would have magic power. At that time, they could fly in the sky and burrow into the ground. They could move mountains and fill the sea. They could even establish a sect. They were really big shots. Lu Chen thought for a moment and said, ¡°You have to do me one more favor.¡± ¡°What favor?¡± ¡°Help me¡­ kill someone!¡± ¡­ Both parties reached a deal. Qing He went behind the screen to retrieve a wooden box and handed it to Lu Chen. Lu Chen was not in a hurry to leave. He asked Qing He to arrange a room for him on the third floor and walked in alone. Eighty taels of silver. 40 grains of spiritual sand. After arranging the items, Lu Chen opened the wooden box and saw a half-withered blade of grass lying quietly in the wooden box. It was shaped like orchids and had neat roots and leaves. He could vaguely smell the fragrance of plants. It was the Tier 1 spirit herb, Clear Spirit Grass. ¡°I can level up again!¡± Lu Chen grinned and pointed at the screen. ¡°Open!¡± [Eternal Youth Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Practice for three days (3/3, achieved!)] [2: Three departed souls (3/3, achieved!)] [3: 10 grains of spiritual sand (10/10, achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation Technique: Eternal Youth Technique (Upgradeable) +] ¡­ ¡°Upgrade!¡± The ten grains of Spiritual Sand disappeared, but the leveling up of the Eternal Youth Technique was not as intense as the last time. It reached [Proficient] calmly. There was not much obvious improvement in his body, and his strength only increased slightly. Still, the effect was still very good. Firstly, he was more proficient in the cultivation of the Eternal Youth Technique. Secondly, the remaining half of the Pure Yang Breath had already been replenished. He could also clearly feel that the progress of accumulating nine Pure Yang Breaths had increased. It was much faster than before. In that case, the time needed to refine the Pure Yang Body would be greatly reduced. In addition, his appetite would increase in the next few days, and his strength would also increase greatly. As for how much it could increase, it was still unknown. ¡°Very good!¡± Lu Chen was quite satisfied. Although it was not as rough as before, the effect had been extended. ¡°Open!¡± [Eternal Youth Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Five days of training (0/5, unachieved!)] [2: Five departed souls (0/5, unachieved!)] [3: 20 grains of Spiritual Sand (0/20, unachieved!)] ¡­ ¡°Open!¡± [Qi Cultivation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Train diligently for three days (Achieved!)] [2: Three Spiritual Sand (Achieved)] [3: A Clear Spirit Grass (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation Technique: Uninitiated Qi Cultivation Technique (Upgradeable!) +] ¡­ ¡°Finally, I can finally cultivate Qi!¡± Lu Chen was slightly excited. He exhaled softly and calmed himself down. He reached out and pointed. ¡°Upgrade!¡± Swoosh! The three grains of Spirit Sand disappeared into thin air, and a Clear Spirit Grass was crushed into powder. Lu Chen was in a daze, and his consciousness sank into an inexplicable place. Chapter 12 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The surroundings were empty. The fog was hazy. Lu Chen sensed something and immediately understood that this was the opened spirit aperture. Spirit Aperture, Blessed Field, and Wisdom Heart. The secrets of the human body, the Innate Spirit Treasure, could store the Breath of Heaven and Earth and develop the foundation of longevity. Ordinary people could not sense it, and it was difficult for ordinary people to see it. It was shapeless. Its position was uncertain. Once he sensed it, he would have opened his Spirit Aperture and fixed it. With a thought, Lu Chen knew that his Spiritual Aperture was located at his Dantian. With a thought, he sensed the specks of spiritual light around him. It was Spiritual Qi. Attributeless Spiritual Qi other than the Five Elements Spiritual Qi. Lu Chen did not have any Spiritual Roots, so he could only absorb these attributeless Spiritual Qi for the time being. His cultivation speed was twice as slow as those with a single Spiritual Root. Compared to those with many Spiritual Roots, it was several times slower. However, Lu Chen was not afraid. He could upgrade the Qi Cultivation Technique quickly, master it and perfect it, and then advance. His cultivation speed would only become faster and faster. It was something that those geniuses could only dream of. ¡°Let¡¯s begin!¡± Lu Sheng calmed himself down and began his first Qi Cultivation session according to the instructions in the Qi Cultivation Technique. ¡°When my arms fall, my body will be empty. I¡¯m entering the border without doing anything. Righteousness sinks, will and spirit arise, and the two sides of the spiritual opportunity are born. ¡°Both hands are connected to the Heavenly Dew, and the air source has a membrane ceiling. Gather your qi with both hands and enter your aperture. Your noble aura will gradually remain in the center.¡± Draw the qi. Guide the qi. Activate the qi. In the end, he cultivated the spiritual qi for his own use. After an entire small cycle, an hour had unknowingly passed. Finally, wisps of dense spiritual light appeared in his empty spiritual aperture. ¡°Alright! Alright!¡± Lu Chen was extremely excited. With a thought, the Spiritual Qi in his Spirit Aperture covered the surface of his fist along his meridians. He waved his fist a few times and felt that the power of his punch had increased by at least 30%. When he calmed down, the first thing he thought of was to refine the magic tool, the peach wood sword. However, the peach wood sword was not with him at the moment, so he could only wait. [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple/Revered Elder of Town Guards Mansion] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Realm Level 1] [Spiritual Root: Pseudo-Spiritual Root] [Cultivation Technique: Eternal Youth Technique, Proficient (Upgrade conditions can be opened!); Qi Cultivation Technique, Beginner; Sunu Secret Scripture, Uninitiated] [Spells: Circular Light, Uninitiated; Sword Control Technique, Uninitiated] [Palm Technique: Maha Kasyapa Palm, Beginner] [Saber Technique: Buddhist Commandment Blade, Beginner] ¡­ With his cultivation, Lu Chen could finally be considered a Level 1 Qi Refinement Realm cultivator. The salted fish turned over! Things are different now! Lu Chen cast his gaze on the line of spells and reached out. ¡°Open!¡± ¡°Open!¡± [Circular Light Upgrade Requirements]: [1: A wisp of spiritual light (Unachieved!)] [2: Cultivate for a day (Unachieved!)] [3: Five Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­. [Sword Control Technique Upgrade Requirements]: [1: One sword (Unachieved!)] [2: Practicing the sword for a day (Unachieved!)] [3: One Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ The Sword Control Technique was still alright. The Circular Light was at the Authentic level. If he wanted to master it, he still needed a wisp of [Spiritual Light]. This Spiritual Light was difficult to find and usually only appeared at the moment the sun rose. It disappeared in a flash. Moreover, it was extremely easy to dissipate. If he wanted to store it, he needed a bottle-type magic tool. If he did not have such a magic tool, he could only choose to refine it on the spot. Back then, in order to cultivate this Circular Light, Daoist Qing Yun had trained hard in the Lightning Tower for half a year. However, it was quite a torment. Lu Chen¡¯s cultivation would be much easier. Once he fulfilled the requirements to cultivate for a day, he could start preparing. However, the Lightning Tower had already collapsed last year, so he still needed to find another high ground. There was no hurry. [Qi Cultivation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Five days of cultivation (0/5, unachieved!)] [2: A departed soul (0/1, unachieved!)] [2: 10 grains of Spiritual Sand (0/10, unachieved!)] ¡­ In the past, he had to cultivate diligently for a long time because he had not opened his Spirit Aperture. Now, he was already at the Qi Refinement realm. It was easier to level up. After taking a look at the upgrade requirements for the Qi Refinement Technique, Lu Chen did not stay any longer. He packed up the silver and spiritual sand on the ground and slowly walked out of the room. As he walked, he felt as if his feet were light. He was in high spirits. ¡°Hehe, Young Master is getting more and more handsome.¡± ¡°Despicable!¡± Under Qing He¡¯s congratulations and Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s gaze, Lu Chen bid farewell to the two of them and floated down the third floor. When he appeared on the stairs on the first floor, pairs of angry eyes instantly looked over. ¡°That¡¯s the kid.¡± ¡°He was the one who spent the night on the third floor. Miss Yiyi¡¯s innocence must have been tainted by him.¡± ¡°Get him, kill¡­ kill him!¡± ¡­ The silent scene instantly erupted. Dozens of people rushed towards him aggressively. Miss Yiyi. Courtesan! Lu Chen felt wronged. He took two steps back and hurriedly explained, ¡°Misunderstanding, it¡¯s a misunderstanding!¡± ¡°Misunderstanding my ass!¡± A burly man with sideburns was the fastest to rush up five steps with each step. His saliva flew everywhere as he roared loudly, ¡°I¡¯ve waited for Miss Yiyi for two years and haven¡¯t even touched her hand, but you damned fellow pounced on her for the entire night. I¡¯ll smash you to death!¡± As he spoke, the wooden chair in his hand smashed down on Lu Chen¡¯s head. With a light spin under his feet, Lu Chen easily dodged the attack. With a clever move, he pressed his palm on the other party¡¯s chest. The burly man fell down the stairs and was sent flying nearly ten meters away. With a clang, he smashed the wine table in the middle of the hall into pieces. ¡°Ouch!¡± ¡°Stop stop stop!¡± Everyone screamed and stopped in a hurry. All of them were terrified. Lu Chen was no longer the same as before. He was unwilling to argue with a group of brainless fellows. He cupped his fists and said, ¡°Everyone, I spent the night in Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s room last night. I¡¯ve never seen Miss Yiyi before, and I¡¯m not interested. Excuse me, excuse me!¡± Everyone looked at each other and hurriedly made way. Lu Chen floated away, but the Red Chamber Garden was in an uproar. ¡°Procuress Jiang.¡± ¡°A fierce man, a peerless fierce man. He can actually subdue Madam Jiang. I¡¯m convinced!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe it!¡± At the same time, on the third floor of the Red Chamber Garden, Jiang Hong¡¯e stood leaning against the window. Her chest heaved as she watched Lu Chen leave. She gritted her teeth. ¡°You even dare to take advantage of me. Next time, I¡¯ll give you a good whip!¡± ¡­ Lu Chen left the Red Chamber Garden and ate three bowls of mutton skin soup on the street. He packed another bowl and did not return to the Changchun Temple directly. Instead, he stopped in front of a courtyard. Three houses in half an acre of courtyard. Moreover, it had been in disrepair for a long time and was even more dilapidated than the Changchun Temple. Knock, knock, knock! Lu Chen knocked on the courtyard door. Not long after, a thin little head poked out. It was the little girl who had delivered the letter to him previously. Her name was Meng Yao, and her nickname was ¡°Yaoyao¡±. When she saw Lu Chen, she said in surprise, ¡°Brother Daoist!¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Lu Chen nodded with a smile and handed over the packed mutton and dough soup. ¡°I bought it for you. It¡¯s delicious.¡± ¡°Thank you, brother!¡± Meng Yao revealed a big smile and rubbed her small hands on her long robe. She carefully took it and led Lu Chen into the house. She placed the dough soup into the kitchen and ran into the main room with her small feet. After a while, she took out a hidden bag. Inside was Lu Chen¡¯s peach wood sword. ¡°Brother Daoist, here!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Lu Chen took the bag and sized up the courtyard. ¡°Where¡¯s your grandfather?¡± ¡°Grandpa went to the back of the mountain to chop firewood.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s impression of the old man changed a lot. He chatted with the little girl for a while more, left a tael of silver, and left the courtyard. From the mouth of the street to the end of it. Lu Chen unlocked the door and pushed it open. He saw a long and narrow door stuck in the middle of the courtyard like a sharp sword. A string of words was scratched on it with his nails: Give me the Sunu¡¯s Scripture. Otherwise, you will die in three days! ¡°Three days? Heh, it won¡¯t take that long!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s pupils constricted, and then he sneered. It seemed that Monk Yuanzhen had indeed come last night. After waiting bitterly for the entire night to no avail, he was unwilling to leave, so he simply left a message to threaten him. The other party¡¯s target was actually the Authentic-level of the Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique. Little lady. A beautiful nun. Thinking of Yuanzhen¡¯s preferences, Lu Chen was no longer surprised. He closed the temple door and took out the peach wood sword to refine it. Chapter 13 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although the peach wood sword was a magic tool, without the support of spiritual energy, it was just a broken wooden stick. This was also the reason why Lu Chen was unwilling to carry it with him. With spiritual energy, the magic tool, the peach wood sword, immediately transformed into a peerless treasure sword. It could cut jade. It could cut through metal. Coupled with the effect of exorcizing ghosts and destroying evil, its power was even stronger. Sitting cross-legged in the courtyard, Lu Chen placed the peach wood sword horizontally on his knees. With a thought, wisps of spiritual qi left his spiritual aperture and wrapped around the peach wood sword to begin refining. Due to the lack of Spiritual Qi, Lu Chen¡¯s refinement was not smooth. It was intermittent. From morning to noon. Then, later in the afternoon. It took him more than half a day to completely refine it. Buzz! As the peach wood sword trembled, a ray of light swept across the sword, as if it had opened the blade. ¡°Suck!¡± Lu Chen opened his mouth and inhaled. The three Dao patterns on the sword flashed slightly. The peach wood sword instantly shrank and entered his mouth. Then, it fell into his spirit aperture and floated in the wisps of spiritual qi. He stretched out his right hand, and the peach wood sword left his spirit aperture and swam through his meridians. It pierced out from the Laogong acupoint in his palm and appeared in his hand. ¡°Great, that¡¯s great!¡± Lu Chen was overjoyed. He played with the peach wood sword, sometimes putting it away and sometimes releasing it. After a while, the spiritual qi in his body was exhausted. He hurriedly sat down cross-legged to recover. Then, he began to practice [Circular Light] and [Sword Control Technique]. It wasn¡¯t until evening that Lu Chen left the Changchun Temple and stayed in an inn. He did not go out and kept practicing various spells. Repeatedly, back and forth. The next day, when the sky was about to brighten, Lu Chen floated out of the inn. He walked and stopped, looking around. Unknowingly, he arrived in front of the Red Chamber Garden. He looked up and saw a person sitting on the roof facing the east. Her posture was outstanding. Her black hair danced in the wind! Lu Chen leaped and stepped on the wall. He reached out and grabbed the eaves of the first floor. He flipped over and stood on it. Then, he quickly climbed to the roof of the third floor and grinned. ¡°Hey, what a coincidence!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e snorted coldly and ignored Lu Chen, continuing to wait for the rising sun. Lu Chen didn¡¯t say anything else and sat down cross-legged beside her. Time passed so slowly. Lu Chen sighed and glanced at Jiang Hong¡¯e from time to time. He was a little uncomfortable. Jiang Hong¡¯e was wearing a green lotus dress with her hair tied up behind her head. She no longer looked like a procuress. Instead, she looked more like a fresh and refined fairy. ¡°The Hundred Faces Witch?¡± Lu Chen muttered softly, causing Jiang Hong¡¯e to glare at him. Time slowly passed. In an instant, the morning sun rose and tens of thousands of rays of light illuminated the world. Lu Chen hurriedly perked up and gathered spiritual qi in his eyes to look. Suddenly, a five-colored light stood out. ¡°Spiritual light!¡± Lu Chen was shocked, but he didn¡¯t take action. Instead, he looked at Jiang Hong¡¯e. Jiang Hong¡¯e didn¡¯t decline. She flicked her sleeve, and a three-foot-long red silk flew out. It instantly rushed into the light and wrapped around the wisp of spiritual light. After absorbing it, she didn¡¯t care about anything else and focused on cultivating the Circulation Light. Lu Chen was not distracted. He continued to stare at the morning sun and search. Not long after, another five-colored spiritual light appeared. Lu Chen did not have Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s ability, so he could only wait for it to come. Fortunately, the spiritual light was erratic, and it quickly flew over. ¡°Here it comes!¡± Lu Chen took a deep breath and gathered the Spiritual Qi in his left hand. He reached out and restrained the Spiritual Light. Then, he quietly took out the Spiritual Sand that he had prepared. [Circular Light Upgrade Requirements]: [1: A wisp of spiritual light (Achieved!)] [2: Cultivate for a day (Achieved!)] [3: Five grains of Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­. [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 1] [Spells: Circular Light, Uninitiated (Upgradeable) +] He reached out and tapped [+]. Lu Chen muttered in his heart, ¡°Upgrade!¡± After the five grains of spiritual sand were used up, the spiritual light in his hand spiraled and fused with his palm. Gradually, it formed a circular blurry mirror, and a silver-white needle appeared on the mirror. In an instant, Lu Chen gained many new insights into the Circular Light. He opened his eyes. In the pitch-black pupil of his left eye, there was a black needle that could see the Qi of all things clearly. Lu Chen looked down at Fengxian Town, only to see that there was material Qi, tree Qi, human Qi, dog Qi, and so on. Everything in the world¡­ had different Qi. He turned to look at Jiang Hong¡¯e and saw that she also had a faint red Qi. Sometimes they would gather and sometimes they would disperse. It increased, it decreased. Lu Chen grinned and waved his hand. A wisp of faint red aura quietly flew into the mirror on his left hand. And so, the spiritual qi began to deplete rapidly. The silver-white needle on the mirror began to spin rapidly. When it stopped, it was pointing at Jiang Hong¡¯e. ¡°It¡¯s quite accurate.¡± Lu Chen was proud of himself. With a thought, the mirror in his palm disappeared, and the needle in his eyes disappeared. The Circular Light was indeed extraordinary. He had just entered the Beginner level and already had an ability. It was called [Trace]. When the Circular Light reached Perfection, there would be another ability. At that time, the mirror in his palm would no longer be blurry and he would be able to see the images of the outside world. It was called [Observing Shadow]. To cultivate a technique to Perfection, an ordinary person would need at least a few decades or even a lifetime of hard work. But Lu Chen was different. He could level up! ¡°Trace. Observing Shadow.¡± His heart skipped a beat. Wasn¡¯t this a live broadcast from his previous life? Lu Chen glanced at Jiang Hong¡¯e silently and muttered to himself, ¡°I wonder if I¡¯ll be discovered when the time comes¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e opened her eyes and saw Lu Chen staring at her. She frowned and asked, ¡°Have you mastered it?¡± Lu Chen was shocked and quickly shook his head. ¡°How can that be? It took my master half a year to master it. How can it be so easy? It¡¯s an Authentic-level spell after all. Although I¡¯m very powerful, it will take at least ten days to half a month.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e harrumphed and felt a little better. She got up and was about to return to the Red Chamber Garden. Lu Chen suddenly said seriously, ¡°It¡¯s set for today.¡± ¡°Have you thought it through?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about time. We¡¯ll discuss it during dinner later. Don¡¯t let anything go wrong.¡± ¡°Hmph, who invited you to dinner?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I treat you? You¡¯re so stingy. Is it necessary for just a few taels of silver?¡± ¡°¡­¡± On this day, with the beauty beside him, Lu Chen finished five portions of food and ate until he was 80% full. ¡­ The sun hung high in the sky. Under Ku Chan Temple, a young man panted as he climbed the low hill and ran to the temple door. Just as he reached the door, he was stopped by a monk with a stick. ¡°Halt!¡± ¡°A letter¡­ an urgent letter for Monk Yuanzhen.¡± In the Ku Chan Temple. In the dim house, a shrill scream echoed repeatedly. The martial monk who delivered the letter knocked on the door and waited at the door with a pale face. Creak! After a long time, the screams stopped and the closed door opened. A nearly two-meter-tall monk wearing a kasaya walked out with a gloomy expression. He glanced at the monk with his head lowered and said coldly, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Re¡­ Reporting to Martial Uncle Yuanzhen, there¡¯s¡­ there¡¯s an urgent letter.¡± Yuanzhen took the letter, opened it, and glanced at it. A sinister smile appeared on his face. ¡°Hmph, your appetite is not small. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯ll stuff you to death!¡± Chapter 14 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was past noon, on the second floor of the Drunken Fragrance Tower. Lu Chen wiped his greasy mouth, slammed the table, and shouted, ¡°Waiter, another table. I want the best!¡± The shopkeeper of the restaurant rushed over and looked at the mess on the table. He said with a long face, ¡°Master, my master! You¡¯ve already eaten two tables. Why don¡¯t¡­ why don¡¯t we settle the bill first?¡± ¡°Why? Are you afraid that I can¡¯t afford it?¡± ¡°No¡­ no.¡± Although he said no, the shopkeeper looked like he was afraid that he could not pay the bill. ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t look down on me!¡± Lu Chen snorted coldly and continued to shout, ¡°I¡¯m not that kind of person. When my lackey comes later, he will naturally settle the bill for you. Don¡¯t be long-winded. Hurry up and serve the dishes!¡± However, the shopkeeper insisted that Lu Chen pay the bill first. At this moment, a figure nearly two meters tall walked up to the second floor. The person was wearing a linen robe and a bamboo hat on his head. His face was covered with a coarse cloth, and only his gloomy eyes were exposed. He glanced at the second floor and sat down opposite Lu Chen. Lu Chen was overjoyed. He raised his head and puffed out his chest. ¡°Look, this is my little brother. He can still afford three tables of food!¡± The shopkeeper looked at the person and was frightened by those gloomy eyes. He trembled and said, ¡°Guest¡­ Guest, look¡­¡± The person lowered his eyes and placed a piece of gold worth eleven taels on the table. The gold was embedded half a finger deep into the table. The shopkeeper hurriedly dug out the gold and smiled apologetically. ¡°I¡¯ve offended you. I¡¯ve offended you. Chun¡¯zi, you tactless thing, serve the dishes! Hurry up!¡± ¡°Coming, coming!¡± The table was cleaned up again, and the dishes were served again. Lu Chen stopped pretending and started eating. He swept away the table full of meat and finally burped. He looked at the other party and asked, ¡°You brought it?¡± The person did not say anything. He took out a book from his pocket and threw it on the table. Lu Chen reached out and took it. There were five words written on the cover: Tendon Changing Body Tempering Technique! ¡°Awesome!¡± Lu Chen grinned, then shook his head and muttered, ¡°However, it¡¯s still not enough!¡± The man looked at Lu Chen gloomily and took out a cloth bag from his pocket. Lu Chen reached out and snatched it. He opened it and saw that there were a total of 50 grains of spiritual sand inside. ¡°Generous!¡± Lu Chen was grinning from ear to ear. He put it into his pocket without hesitation, then quickly flipped through the Tendon Changing Body Tempering Technique. After a moment, he let out a long breath and put it away. Only then did he reluctantly take out a yellowed book and casually throw it on the table. He ¡°hurriedly¡± ran downstairs. The visitor remained unmoved until Lu Chen left the restaurant. Only then did he pull off the gray cloth covering his face and reach out to pick up a piece of leftover lamb bone. Crunch~ He opened his mouth and bit, grinding the hard lamb bones into bone powder. He grinned hideously and said, ¡°Run? Hah, after being hit by my Soul Chasing Curse, where can you run to!¡± ¡­ Lu Chen got down from the restaurant and ran out of the town at a leisurely pace. ¡°Hu, hu, hu.¡± The more he ran, the more tired Lu Chen felt. Before he even left the town, he was already panting. Lu Chen frowned. He felt that something was wrong. He tore off the body tempering technique in his arms and threw away the cloth bag containing the spiritual sand. However, he was still panting. He¡¯s so tired! Lu Chen made a hand seal and activated the Circulation Light. He inserted a wisp of aura from the cloth bag into the mirror, and the silver-white needle spun. When he stopped, he pointed behind him. ¡°It¡¯s coming!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart sank slightly. He hurriedly gathered the spiritual qi in his eyes and sized up his body. There was nothing abnormal in front of him or his limbs. As soon as he raised his head, he saw an old woman with a wrinkled face lying on his head. She hugged his neck with both hands and stuck to his back. She glared at Lu Chen with his dead fish eyes. ¡°What the¡­¡± Lu Chen was shocked. He thought he had seen a ghost again. On second thought, he realized that it was not a ghost at all. How could a small ghost dare to appear in broad daylight? With a thought, the peach wood sword appeared in his hand. He activated his remaining spiritual qi and stabbed it a few times with the tip of his sword. With every stab, the old woman¡¯s figure became fainter. After a few times, she was almost invisible. However, it did not completely dissipate. ¡°Forget it for now.¡± Lu Chen felt that his body was filled with energy again. He did not dare to waste any more spiritual qi. He put away the peach wood sword and took off his coat. Only then did he realize that there was a huge handprint on his back. It was as if he had sprinkled white powder on it. It was very strange. ¡°It¡¯s probably an evil spell.¡± Lu Chen muttered and casually threw away his coat. He wore his inner shirt and ran wildly on the streets, passing through one street after another. Soon, he arrived at the entrance of the Southern City. Seeing that there were soldiers checking, he directly took out the Revered Elder¡¯s token of the Town Guards Mansion. ¡°Revered Elder of the Town Guards Mansion, get out of the way!¡± The Revered Elders of the Town Guards Mansion did not have much power, but they did have some reputation. Therefore, no one stopped them. After checking the token, he was let in. After leaving the city gate, Lu Chen saw a vast field of green grass. Pedestrians came and went endlessly. He did not dare to run into a crowded place for fear of harming the innocent. He turned his head and plunged into the wilderness. He had only run half a mile when he saw a figure fly over his head and land in front of him with a bang. The person was two meters tall and dressed in rough clothes. ¡°Run, go ahead and run!¡± The other party took off the bamboo hat on his head with a sinister smile, revealing a bald head and a gloomy face. It was the Great Monk Yuanzhen. Lu Chen instantly stopped, but he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. What he was most afraid of was that the other party would not appear and come to hunt him when it was dark. At that time, the other party would have the help of ghosts, and his chances of winning would be even smaller. Now, everything was under his control! ¡°Yuanzhen, you killed the innocent and torture the people. Today is the day you die.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Yuanzhen sneered and threw out the bamboo hat in his hand. Swoosh! Strong winds whistled as they shot toward Lu Chen like hidden weapons. Lu Chen wasn¡¯t afraid at all. He squatted, gathered his strength, and threw a punch. Bang! The entire bamboo hat instantly shattered into pieces. ¡°You¡¯re quite capable.¡± Yuanzhen frowned slightly. He was a little surprised that the scene he had imagined did not happen. Without thinking much, he strode towards Lu Chen. His aura was thick like a wild bear. He took two steps forward and punched Lu Chen. Lu Chen did not understand the other party¡¯s strength, so he did not dare to take it head-on. He reached out and took out the peach wood sword. He thrust his sword forward! Yuanzhen quickly changed his move. His hands clamped the tip of the sword like an iron plate. He pulled back and kicked Lu Chen five to six meters away. However, a layer of skin was pierced through his palm by the sharp edge of the sword. ¡°Magic artifact?¡± Yuanzhen¡¯s thick eyebrows knitted together. He stomped on the ground and leaped into the air. ¡°Let¡¯s end it, Vajra Suppression Wand!¡± In mid-air, a Dragon Head Buddhist Staff appeared out of thin air. Yuanzhen waved the Buddhist Staff, and the veins on his arms bulged as he smashed it down at Lu Chen. Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he rolled away in a sorry state. Boom! The ground shook violently. Before Lu Chen could heave a sigh of relief, he saw the Buddhist staff sweeping towards him again. He hurriedly used the peach wood sword to block it. His body suddenly shook, and the peach wood sword almost flew out of his hand. He hurriedly rolled again and took two steps back. Bang! Yuanzhen pressed forward step by step and broke the waist-thick tree with his staff. He leaped up and shouted angrily, ¡°Die!¡± He threw out the Dragon Head Buddhist Staff and hit the empty door. Lu Chen could not avoid it and shouted, ¡°Hong¡¯e, save me!¡± In an instant, a red silk flew over and lightly swung the Dragon Head Buddhist Staff, sending it flying. Before Yuanzhen could react, the red silk quickly lengthened and wrapped around Yuanzhen¡¯s entire body. ¡°This is a good opportunity!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. He threw away the peach wood sword and suddenly jumped up. The short knife at his waist was instantly unsheathed, and a saber light flashed. Pfft~ There was a splash of red! The red silk retreated and Yuanzhen fell to the ground. He covered his bloody neck with his hand and gritted his teeth. ¡°Jiang! Hong¡­¡± Crack! Before he could say the third word, Lu Chen kicked Yuanzhen¡¯s head and broke his neck. He cursed, ¡°Scream, scream, I¡¯ll f*ck you up!!¡± The enemy had died, and another person had been killed. Lu Chen felt comfortable all over. Just as he was about to pick up the peach wood sword, he saw Yuanzhen¡¯s mouth grow wider and wider. After swallowing his head, a ball of black fog rushed out from it. On it was Yuanzhen¡¯s ferocious ghost-like face. As soon as it appeared, it melted like ice under the sunlight. ¡°Ghost Retribution!¡± Lu Chen frowned and muttered, ¡°That¡¯s not right. Could it be that Yuan Zhen has cast a ghost retribution on himself?¡± At the same time, in the Ku Chan Temple. In the deepest part of a meditation room, the sound of the wooden fish suddenly stopped and sounded again, ¡°One flower for a paradise, a blade of grass for a world; a tree for a Bodhi, a piece of earth; a side for a pure land, a smile for a a mortal fate¡­¡± ¡°Master, I¡¯m hungry!¡± Thump! Thump! Thump! ¡°Peace and quiet in one¡¯s mind. A lotus flower blooms in one¡¯s heart. Be good. There will be food soon.¡± Chapter 15 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After Yuanzhen died, the old woman on his head also dissipated. Lu Chen felt relaxed. He pondered for a moment and felt that things were not that simple. He could not help but think of the Ku Chan Temple behind Yuanzhen and shuddered. Yuanzhen was just a great monk. At most, he had cultivated a few evil techniques. However, there was a group of Great Priests in Ku Chan Temple. ¡°Whatever, it has nothing to do with me.¡± Lu Chen and Yuanzhen had a personal grudge, and it did not involve the Ku Chan Temple. Naturally, he would not recklessly approach them. He did not care what the Ku Chan Temple¡¯s motive was. He would just cultivate peacefully. ¡°I¡¯m comfortable now.¡± Lu Chen grinned and looked to the side. He saw the red silk fluttering. Jiang Hong¡¯e was standing at the top of the tree like a fairy, glaring at him. Lu Chen didn¡¯t understand and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Hmph, what did you just call me?¡± ¡°Hong¡¯e.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s moth-like eyebrows shot up. Her pretty face was filled with anger. ¡°Try calling me that again!!!¡± ¡°Hong¡¯e!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s chest heaved up and down as she looked at Lu Chen, who was pretending to be stupid. She was about to teach him a lesson when Lu Chen said nonchalantly, ¡°What are you standing there for? Quick, come and split the spoils.¡± After saying that, he ignored the other party and jogged to pick up the peach wood sword. Then, he went to look for the Buddhist Staff that had been sent flying by the red silk. Jiang Hong¡¯e felt bitter. For a moment, she could not bring herself to do it. She flew to the ground with a sullen expression. Lu Chen grinned secretly. After carrying back the Buddhist Staff embedded in the tree, he began to search for Monk Yuanzhen¡¯s corpse. He turned it over and over, but found nothing. He muttered, ¡°That¡¯s not right. My Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique is gone too. This doesn¡¯t make sense!¡± ¡°What Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique?¡± ¡°Oh, oh, a precious book.¡± Lu Chen gave a perfunctory reply and searched again, but he still found nothing. He said gloomily, ¡°Why isn¡¯t there even a storage bag?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e could only explain, ¡°Not everyone has a storage bag. I know a spell called the [Sealing Technique]. It can seal many things in the body. It¡¯s both hidden and convenient.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t affect the motions?¡± ¡°Other than weight and space constraints, it won¡¯t affect anything.¡± ¡°I understand. The next scene will be a little bloody. You should avoid it first.¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e snorted, took two steps back, and turned her head away. Lu Chen pulled out the knife at his waist and began to dissect it. Yuanzhen¡¯s corpse was almost torn into pieces by him. When he cut open Yuanzhen¡¯s right arm with the knife, there was an explosion and a large ball of something exploded. ¡°Finally, the equipment dropped.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief. Jiang Hong¡¯e also turned her head and looked over. With just a glance, her beautiful face changed slightly. She gritted her teeth and said angrily, ¡°This Yuanzhen really deserves to die.¡± Most of the items were actually women¡¯s undergarments, face handkerchiefs, and other items. In addition, there were also fair palms, slender thighs, and various broken limbs. ¡°He does deserve to die.¡± Lu Chen nodded in agreement and cleared away the useless items. There were still many items left. Just as Lu Chen was about to take the Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique, Jiang Hong¡¯e snatched it away and flipped through it page by page. Her expression became more and more interesting. In one breath, she read from the beginning to the end. ¡°As expected of Procuress Jiang¡­¡± Lu Chen was speechless. He clearly remembered that there were little people fighting inside. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e glared fiercely at Lu Chen and put away the Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique. ¡°¡­¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He opened his mouth but did not dare to make a sound. He looked at the two identical wine jars and reached out to remove the seal on one of them. ¡°Wu wu wu~¡± In an instant, a cold wind howled, and a pitch-black ghost poked its hideous head out. Under the sunlight, it immediately screamed and shrank back. ¡°There¡¯s ghosts inside.¡± The two of them looked at each other. Lu Chen waved his hand and threw the wine jar away. Clang! Clang! The wine jar shattered into pieces. As soon as the two ghosts appeared, they screamed and overflowed with black smoke. In the blink of an eye, they were burned to death by the sunlight. Lu Chen looked at the remaining items. Two books. A small bag of spiritual sand. There were three round yellow papers and the magic artifact-level Dragon Head Buddhist Staff. The two books were called ¡°Ghost Retribution¡± and ¡°Sealing Technique¡±. Lu Chen picked up the yellow paper and asked in confusion, ¡°What is this?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e took it and examined it for a while. ¡°A nether talisman. It¡¯s used to communicate with ghosts. It¡¯s useless for cultivation. That Ghost Retribution is also an evil technique. It can¡¯t be cultivated. Burn it.¡± ¡°There are no good or bad techniques. The key lies in the person.¡± However, Lu Chen did not agree. He directly took the three nether talismans and the Ghost Retribution as his own. He flipped through the ¡°Sealing Technique¡± again and obtained 12 grains of spiritual sand. As for the buddhist staff, he left it to Jiang Hong¡¯e to dispose of the stolen goods. Jiang Hong¡¯e reminded worriedly, ¡°Guard your heart. Don¡¯t have any evil thoughts.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Chen nodded and said meaningfully, ¡°Don¡¯t have any crooked thoughts.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e seemed to have thought of something, and an intoxicating blush appeared on her charming face. Lu Chen was stunned for a moment. ¡°Ahem.¡± He coughed dryly and reminded her, ¡°If you need anything, ahem, you can ask me for help.¡± Without waiting for Jiang Hong¡¯e to react, he fled for his life. ¡°Lu! Chen! How dare you take advantage of me? Go to hell!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e flew into a rage. Her peaks undulated as she waved her red silk. She flew up and charged at Lu Chen aggressively. ¡­ Yuanzhen¡¯s death did not cause any waves. Lu Chen dodged the ¡°hunt¡± and returned to Fengxian Town safely. Just as he arrived at the entrance of the Changchun Temple, he saw a bamboo basket hanging on the door. He took down the bamboo basket and lifted the cover. There were five steamed buns that looked like rabbits neatly placed in the basket. They were still steaming. ¡°This little girl.¡± Lu Chen was slightly gratified. He picked up one and took a bite. He could not help but nod. ¡°Delicious!¡± As soon as he entered the Changchun Temple, the five steamed buns were eaten up by Lu Chen. After cleaning the entire Changchun Temple, Lu Chen felt unprecedentedly relaxed. He took a futon from his room and sat cross-legged in the courtyard. He muttered, ¡°It¡¯s time to upgrade. Open!¡± [Sword Control Technique Upgrade Requirements]: [1: One sword (Achieved!)] [2: One day of sword practice (Achieved!)] [3: One Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Spell: Sword Control Technique, Uninitiated (Can be upgraded!)] + ¡­ Placing the peach wood sword across his knees, Lu Chen raised his hand and pointed. ¡°Upgrade!¡± Sitting cross-legged without moving, many comprehensions of the Sword Control Technique surged into his mind. After fifteen minutes, he let out a long breath and opened his eyes. Then, he formed a seal with his hands and formed a sword technique with his hands. ¡°Sword Control Technique!¡± Buzz! The horizontal peach wood sword trembled slightly, then suddenly flew up and stabbed into the ground in front of him with a whoosh. ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± Lu Chen shook his head. He had just entered the Beginner level of the Sword Control Technique and was far from being able to control it as if it was his own arm, let alone fly on a sword. If he wanted to fly on a sword, he had to at least master it. When he thought of how Jiang Hong¡¯e had flown through the air earlier, Lu Chen was both envious and passionate. ¡°I have to continue working hard.¡± After putting away the sword technique, Lu Chen looked at the light screen again and stretched out his hand. ¡°Open!¡± [Maha Kasyapa Palm Upgrade Requirements:] [1: One day of palm practice (Achieved!)] [2: One Soul Essence (Unachieved!)] [3: 10 taels of silver (Achieved!)] ¡­ Maha Kasyapa Palm was already at the Beginner level and he was just short of one soul essence from leveling up. Lu Chen¡¯s gaze shifted to the remaining two chicks in the chicken coop and he muttered, ¡°They¡¯re so cute. I can¡¯t bring myself to do it¡­¡± A moment later. [Name: Lu Chen] [Palm Technique: Maha Kasyapa Palm, Beginner (Upgradeable!)+] ¡­ ¡°Upgrade!¡± In the blink of an eye, Maha Kasyapa Palm had become [Proficient]. Other than a deeper comprehension, his hand speed was a little faster, but there were no obvious changes. Lu Chen cast his gaze back at the light screen. [Name: Lu Chen] [Spell: Ghost Retribution, Uninitiated (Upgrade conditions can be opened!); Sealing Technique, Uninitiated (Upgrade conditions can be opened!)] ¡°Open!¡± ¡°Open!¡± Chapter 16 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations [Ghost Retribution Upgrade Conditions]: [1: A handful of Yin soil (Unachieved!)] [2: One Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ The Ghost Retribution was only a Normal-level spell, and the entry requirements were simple. However, it required a handful of Yin soil. Lu Chen scratched his head and took out the book from his pocket to read it seriously again. Only then did he understand that the so-called Yin soil was not the soil of the netherworld, but the Yin soil that was not exposed to the sunlight all year round. ¡°It¡¯s not that hard.¡± Lu Chen stood up and grabbed a handful of soil at the back wall of the Changchun Temple. The light screen in front of him suddenly changed. [Ghost Retribution Upgrade Conditions]: [1: A handful of Yin soil (Achieved!)] [2: One Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Spell: Ghost Retribution, Uninitiated (Can be upgraded!) +] ¡­ ¡°Sure enough.¡± Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction. He stretched out his hand and tapped lightly. ¡°Upgrade!¡± The soil in his hand disappeared into thin air, and a grain of spiritual sand in the cloth bag in his arms also disappeared. Lu Chen lowered his head and looked at his palm, only to see the word ¡°Yin¡± slowly forming in his palm. However, it quickly disappeared. Lu Chen¡¯s mind was also filled with many insights about the Ghost Retribution. It was as if he had used it many times before. He returned to the courtyard and sat cross-legged. He silently digested it and realized that Ghost Retribution was divided into three steps. The first step was to use blood as a catalyst to plant Yin seeds in living people. The second step was upon death. The Yin Seed would erupt. After killing the enemy, it would absorb the other party¡¯s soul and grow into a specter. The third step was the return of the Specters, which could be contained in Yin soil and controlled at will. ¡°Is that so?¡± Lu Chensheng pondered and muttered, ¡°Creating a specter requires two lives. It¡¯s not worth it. Moreover, if it dies naturally, the Yin Seed will attack the person closest to it. It¡¯s not easy to control. I¡¯ll keep it for now. If it really doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll fuse it with other spells in the future.¡± Lu Chen made up his mind and looked at the sealing technique again. He reached out and pointed. ¡°Open!¡± [Sealing Technique Upgrade Conditions]: []: One piece of tofu (Unachieved!)] [2: 10 grains of Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ ¡°Tofu?¡± Lu Chen was a little speechless. Compared to the Ghost Retribution, the Sealing Technique was an Authentic-level spell. He definitely had to focus on nurturing it. Before the sky turned dark, he hurriedly went to the market. After drinking three bowls of noodle soup, he slowly walked back to Changchun Temple with a piece of tofu. As soon as he arrived at the entrance, he saw a soldier waiting outside the temple for a long time. ¡°Greetings, Revered Elder.¡± ¡°Thank you for coming, sir.¡± The soldier cupped his fists at him. Lu Chen did not delay and cupped his hands in return. ¡°Is something wrong?¡± Speaking of which, although he was a Revered Elder of the Town Guards Mansion, he only had a title. His status might not be much higher than the Town Guards. Moreover, this person was a tithingman and had ten soldiers under his command. It was not good to be careless. ¡°There¡¯s a murder in Fengxian Town today.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart tightened. He said without revealing anything, ¡°What murder?¡± ¡°A rich family¡¯s young lady was killed in her boudoir. The scene was very bloody and cruel.¡± Lu Chen secretly heaved a sigh of relief and said seriously, ¡°Do you need my help?¡± ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s getting late today. Please make a trip to the Town Guards Mansion tomorrow.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°Farewell!¡± After the soldier left, Lu Chen muttered to himself, ¡°As expected, this spiritual sand isn¡¯t taken for nothing. To be able to make the soldier who is bloodthirsty say that the murder was bloody and cruel, things definitely aren¡¯t simple.¡± Still, this was also a good opportunity to earn spiritual sand. If he could make some contributions, the Town Guards Mansion would definitely not be stingy. Although he still had some status, the spiritual sand he would consume later would be more and more. Soon, he would not be able to take it. Moreover, the spiritual sand could speed up the cultivation of the Qi Refinement Realm. He did not want to use it quickly. ¡°Let¡¯s go tomorrow.¡± ¡­ Returning to the Changchun Temple, Lu Chen closed the door tightly and reached out to point. ¡°Open!¡± [Sealing Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: One piece of tofu (Achieved!)] [2: 10 grains of Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 1] [Spell: Sealing Technique, Uninitiated (Can be upgraded!) +] ¡­ ¡°Upgrade!¡± The spiritual sand disappeared, and the tofu was reduced to dust. Lu Chen quietly learned the Sealing Technique. The Sealing Technique could only be used on himself. He could open up a sealing space in his body and needed to continuously consume spiritual qi to maintain it. Once there was no spiritual qi, it would disappear in an hour at most. Fortunately, the consumption of spiritual qi was very little. Even Lu Chen could barely hold on. After simulating it a few times in his mind, Lu Chen formed a seal with both hands. Spiritual qi began to accumulate on his index finger. Then, a bright light lit up on his fingertip. Lu Chen pointed at his right chest. ¡°Sealing Technique!¡± Smack! With a soft sound, the spiritual light on his fingertip suddenly extinguished. ¡°It actually failed. Even the Beginner-level Sealing Technique couldn¡¯t succeed in one try. As expected of the Authentic level.¡± Lu Chen took a deep breath and mobilized his spiritual qi to try again. ¡°Sealing Technique!¡± ¡°Failed!¡± ¡°Sealing Technique!¡± ¡°Failed!¡± ¡­ ¡°Sealing Technique! F*ck, I finally succeeded!¡± After failing seven or eight times in a row, Lu Chen finally succeeded once. He felt that there was an extremely small space in his right rib cage. As spiritual qi poured in, the sealed space blew like a bubble. The size of a thumb¡­ the size of a fist¡­ the size of a rubber ball¡­ When his spiritual qi was exhausted, the sealed space was barely the size of a human head. ¡°The size of a human head. The limit of five kilograms!¡± Lu Chen was a little depressed. If not for the loss of spiritual qi from before, it would probably be a little larger. However, it was enough for the time being. He would change to a bigger one when he leveled up in the future. He immediately took out a few spiritual sand and began to recover his spiritual qi. Then, he sorted out the items and placed them into the sealed space one by one. 70 grains of spiritual sand. 71 taels of silver. The outer sect token of Changchun Valley, the letter, and the token of the Revered Elder of the Town Guards Mansion. In the end, there were only three netherworld talismans left. This thing was related to ghosts. Lu Chen did not dare to store it inside and kept it alone. He would study it slowly when he had time in the future. After everything was packed, Lu Chen began his daily cultivation. ¡°Ha!¡± ¡°Ha!¡± Eternal Youth Technique, Qi Cultivation Technique, Circular Light, Sword Control Technique, Sealing Technique, Buddhist Commandment Blade, Maha Kasyapa Palm, Ghost Retribution. ¡­ The night was dark and Lu Chen had just fallen asleep when he suddenly heard the sound of wind blowing. The suona. The sound of a gong was heard. Lu Chen shuddered and suddenly woke up. He put on his clothes, picked up the oil lamp that had not been extinguished, and walked out of the room. He looked up and saw a dark moon hanging diagonally in the sky. ¡°It¡¯s just after midnight.¡± Lu Chen frowned slightly and listened carefully to the source of the voice. After hesitating for a while, he walked out of the temple. Tap, tap, tap~ He walked alone on the street, except for the sound of wind blowing from afar. There was dead silence. After passing through many streets, Lu Chen finally stopped. His pupils constricted, and he immediately extinguished the oil lamp in his hand. He gathered the spiritual qi in his eyes and saw a strange team walking slowly on the street. Wild horses held the banners. Monkeys lifted the palanquin. The black sheep beat the gong to clear the way. The weasel played the suona, and the wild boars lined up as honor guards. They were dressed in embroidered robes and jade satin. They knocked and beat. It was lively as they walked and blew all the way forward. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Bridal escort?¡± Lu Chen was a little confused. The huge ¡°Xi¡± character on the banner swayed in the night wind, looking so ridiculous, so comical, and so unreal. However, he had clearly seen everything with his own eyes. ¡°No one cares?¡± Lu Chen frowned deeply and suddenly thought of something. He reached into his pocket and took out three yellowing nether talismans. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± Lu Chen¡¯s expression changed, and he hurriedly placed the nether talisman under his feet. In an instant, the sound of the blowing wind disappeared, and the bridal escort team disappeared. ¡°I see.¡± Lu Chen came to a sudden realization. After thinking for a moment, he put the nether talisman back into his arms and quietly followed the bridal escort team forward. Not long after, the bridal escort team stopped in front of a courtyard. The monkeys carrying the palanquin passed through the courtyard door. They entered the courtyard. Soon, they came out with a woman. The woman had a bright red veil on her head and was wearing a paper red wedding dress. She cried and threw a tantrum as she crawled into the bright red flower. The bridal escort team began to turn around. They blew the suona and hit the gong, all the way into the distance! Chapter 17 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After personally watching the bridal escort team leave the northern city gate, Lu Chen returned to the Changchun Temple. He lay on the bed and tossed and turned, replaying the scenes he had just seen in his mind. ¡°Sigh~¡± Finally, he sighed and fell into a deep sleep. The next day. Before dawn, Lu Chen had already gone to the Red Chamber Garden. Jiang Hong¡¯e was dressed in plain clothes and waiting for the morning sun to rise. When she saw Lu Chen climb up to the roof, she snorted softly. Lu Chen pretended not to hear her. He sat down beside her and said, ¡°Hong¡¯e, something strange happened to me last night.¡± ¡°Call me that again!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e glared at him. ¡°Hong¡¯e!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Seeing that the other party was about to explode, Lu Chen quickly changed the topic. ¡°It¡¯s like this. Last night, I met a bridal escort team¡­¡± He quickly recounted what he had seen last night, only to see Jiang Hong¡¯e looking impatient. ¡°You don¡¯t believe me?¡± ¡°Only a fool would believe you. You¡¯re lying.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Seeing Lu Chen¡¯s helpless expression, Jiang Hong¡¯e opened her red lips and said in surprise, ¡°It¡¯s real?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Lu Chen nodded solemnly and handed over the three nether talismans. Jiang Hong¡¯e took them and examined them carefully a few times before muttering, ¡°I didn¡¯t see anything unusual.¡± ¡°I tried to refine it last night, but there was no reaction. Hong¡¯e, try it too.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e began to mobilize the spiritual qi in her body, then shook her head. ¡°I can¡¯t refine it either.¡± Seeing that the sun was about to rise, she reminded him, ¡°I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s something strange about this nether talisman. It¡¯s better to destroy it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Lu Chen reached out and grabbed it. He smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll do some more research.¡± ¡°Suit yourself.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e could no longer care about Lu Chen. She stared at the morning light and began to search for the spiritual light within. Lu Chen put away the nether talisman and put on an act. Not long after, Jiang Hong¡¯e caught the spiritual light and began to cultivate the Circular Light. Lu Chen quietly went to the third floor. ¡°Young Master, why did you come down? Where¡¯s Madam?¡± ¡°She¡¯s still up there. Qing He, what delicious food did you make today?¡± ¡°Hehe~¡± Lu Chen ate breakfast in the Red Chamber Garden and Qinghe helped him change his dressing. Only then was Lu Chen satisfied and left leisurely. When he arrived at the Town Guards Mansion, Fang Yuqi, who had the talent [Sword Show], was practicing her swordsmanship on the drill ground. The sword qi was dense. The ink did not enter. Lu Chen took a few glances and felt a chill run down his spine. She was definitely not someone he could match. She was probably even stronger than Jiang Hong¡¯e, who was at the ninth level of Qi Refinement. ¡°I still have to work hard.¡± Lu Chen muttered and waited silently at the side. Not long after, Fang Yuqi sheathed her sword and put it back into the scabbard. With her hand on the hilt of her sword, she walked over. Today, Fang Yuqi was not wearing armor. She wore a jade crown on her head, and her black hair was tied up high. She was wearing a man¡¯s white shirt. Elegant. Her heroic spirit was overwhelming. It made people unable to have any evil thoughts. Fang Yuqi looked Lu Chen up and down, nodded slightly, and asked, ¡°You¡¯re cultivating?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve just reached the first level of Qi Refinement.¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Fang Yuqi nodded in satisfaction and asked, ¡°What about the Circular Light?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry to disappoint you, General, but I haven¡¯t mastered it yet.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no hurry.¡± Perhaps it was because of Daoist Qingyun¡¯s death, Fang Yuqi treated Lu Chen quite well. She said slowly, ¡°There¡¯s no need to be nervous. We¡¯re just looking at the scene today. It¡¯s fine if there are no clues.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Alright, follow me.¡± Fang Yuqi waved her hand, and a soldier led two horses forward. He immediately mounted his horse and led Lu Chen out of the Town Guards Mansion. Lu Chen had never ridden a horse before. At first, he was not used to it, but his physical fitness was too strong. Not far from the Town Guards Mansion, he could already control it freely. People were coming and going on the streets. The two of them walked one after another and did not walk quickly. Lu Chen squeezed the horse¡¯s stomach and took the opportunity to ask, ¡°General, are you cultivating General¡¯s Bane?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Yuqi shook her head and explained. ¡°I¡¯m actually a disciple of the White Cloud Monastery in Fengpo City. I cultivate the White Tiger Body Refining Technique and dual cultivate in body techniques.¡± Fengpo City. White Cloud Monastery. White Tiger Body Refining Technique. Lu Chun silently noted it down. Seeing that the other party was not unhappy, he asked, ¡°General, do you know about Changchun Valley?¡± ¡°Changchun Valley?¡± Fang Yuqi glanced at Lu Chen and asked in surprise, ¡°Your master is from Changchun Valley?¡± Seeing that the other party¡¯s reaction was so sharp, Lu Chen did not hide it anymore. ¡°Yes, it is.¡± ¡°You want to join Changchun Valley?¡± ¡°I do.¡± Lu Chen nodded. Actually, he did not want to join the Changchun Valley. Instead, he wanted to go there. His master, Daoist Qingyun, had a last wish. He wanted to bury his ashes under the Guixin Tree in the Changchun Valley. The most important thing for daoist cultivation was to have a clear mind. Lu Chen had transmigrated here and owed no one anything. He only owed Daoist Qingyun, whom he had never met before, too much kindness. If he could not fulfill Daoist Qingyun¡¯s last wish, he would probably have a knot in his heart. Now, he was just asking casually and was not in a hurry to go. Seeing that Fang Yuqi was silent, Lu Chen was a little puzzled and asked, ¡°Is there anything wrong?¡± Fang Yuqi¡¯s pair of heroic eyes stared at Lu Chen, making Lu Chen¡¯s hair stand on end. Only then did she say, ¡°Do you know what kind of place Changchun Valley is?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°The Changchun Valley is a sect famous for their dual cultivation techniques.¡± ¡°Dual¡­ cultivation¡­¡± Lu Chen was shocked and hurriedly explained, ¡°General, don¡¯t blame me. I¡­ I didn¡¯t mean to offend you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Fang Yuqi looked Lu Chen up and down, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. ¡°If you have dual cultivation techniques, I don¡¯t mind dual cultivating with you.¡± ¡°I¡ª¡± Lu Chen was flabbergasted. He did not expect that General Fang, who usually did not dare to let others look directly at her, was actually¡­ actually so rough. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I do!¡± Fang Yuqi suddenly turned around and burst out laughing. ¡°I¡¯m kidding.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Lu Chen felt aggrieved. He had actually been teased by a woman. He smiled awkwardly. ¡°I was just kidding.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Fang Yuqi laughed and ignored the gazes of the people on the street. She laughed heartily. ¡°Interesting, interesting!¡± Lu Chen looked at Fang Yuqi, who had completely disregarded her image, and was speechless. Suddenly, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. When the other party restrained himself a little, he quietly asked, ¡°Does General Fang know Jiang Hong¡¯e?¡± Fang Yuqi stared straight at Lu Chen and said with a faint smile, ¡°We¡­ are close friends!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ ¡°Fengxian Town is too small, and the Red Chamber Garden is so close to the Town Guards Mansion. I should have known. Jiang Hong¡¯e probably sold me out long ago. Sigh, these two women are truly¡­ truly not to be trifled with.¡± Lu Chen sighed in his heart, but he was no longer as restrained as before. Seeing Fang Yuqi get off the horse, Lu Chen glanced around and his heart skipped a beat. ¡°Yuqi, I¡¯ve been here before.¡± Fang Yuqi was much more generous than Jiang Hong¡¯e. She didn¡¯t get angry and only asked, ¡°When were you here?¡± ¡°Last night.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk on the way.¡± Fang Yuqi waved her hand and led Lu Chen to the house in front of her. This house was the place where the bridal escort team had picked up the bride last night. ¡°Greetings, General Fang!¡± The guard at the door bowed to Fang Yuqi. Fang Yuqi nodded lightly and walked into the courtyard. Lu Chen told her what he had seen last night. Fang Yuqi frowned and asked, ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s here?¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be wrong.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Fang Yuqi first brought Lu Chen to meet the deceased¡¯s parents and ask them about it. Then, they entered the second inner residence and walked all the way into the victim¡¯s bedroom. ¡°Greetings, General Fang.¡± The guard at the door bowed. Lu Chen followed Fang Yuqi into the room. With just one look, his scalp went numb. He saw a woman lying on the exquisite bed. The expression of pain had already frozen. Her eyes had been gouged out, and two streams of blood tears had turned dark brown. Her mouth was open, and her tongue had been torn out. A part of her tongue had been cut off by a sharp weapon. She was wearing a paper wedding dress, and there was a bloody hole in her abdomen. Her internal organs had long disappeared, and there were faint traces of being licked by wild beasts. Not only that, but her hands and feet were also twisted into fried dough twists. It was too tragic! Chapter 18 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Fang Yuqi did not mind at all. She stepped forward to take a closer look. Lu Chen sighed and extended his left hand. ¡°Circular Light!¡± Lu Chen silently chanted in his heart and quietly cast the Circular Light. In an instant, a round mirror with a silver-white needle appeared in his left palm, and a black needle appeared in his left pupil. Instantly, Lu Chen could clearly see all the auras in the room. Fang Yuqi¡¯s was pale white, which was the most conspicuous. The deceased¡¯s was light green, which enveloped the elegant bed and the aura of other dead things. Other than that, there was nothing else. ¡°We¡¯re too late.¡± Lu Chen came to a realization. After a day and night, everyone¡¯s aura had dissipated. Of course, that included the murderer¡¯s. ¡°No, it¡¯s not completely dissipated. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve just mastered the Circular Light, and the aura left behind is too inconspicuous. I can¡¯t see it clearly for the time being. I¡¯m not strong enough!¡± Lu Chen came to his senses and became even more eager to level up. ¡°Any leads?¡± ¡°No.¡± Lu Chen shook his head and said casually, ¡°It¡¯s been too long. It¡¯s difficult to find any clues.¡± Compared to finding the murderer, Lu Chen was more interested in leveling up. After killing Monk Yuanzhen yesterday, not only did he solve the problem at hand, but he also obtained three departed souls, including two ghosts. He was still short of two departed souls to upgrade the [Eternal Youth Technique]. In addition, the Qi Refinement Technique required three departed souls to level up. Circular Light needed three. Sword Control Technique needed one. Sealing Technique needed one. Ghost Retribution needed one. Lu Chen did some calculations and realized that he actually needed eleven departed souls. Even if he did not consider the Sealing Technique and the Ghost Retribution for the time being, there were still nine souls left. Nine lives. Killing people like flies! Lu Chen sighed faintly. Unknowingly, he had become a demon king. After the two of them left the courtyard, Fang Yuqi mounted her horse and turned around to ask, ¡°I¡¯m going back to the Town Guards Mansion. Where are you going?¡± ¡°Me? Oh, I¡¯m going back to the temple.¡± ¡°It¡¯s on the way. Tell me about Monk Yuanzhen.¡± ¡°Yuanzhen!¡± Lu Chen was shocked and said gloomily, ¡°She even told you that?¡± ¡°What did you expect?¡± Lu Chen smiled awkwardly. ¡°Um¡­ um, are you going to arrest me?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let it go this time. If you do it again, I¡¯ll personally lock you up in death prison.¡± ¡°Yuqi~¡± ¡°Mm?¡± ¡°You¡¯re the best~¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Hurry up and tell me about Yuanzhen.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Lu Chen spoke of his grudge with Yuanzhen absent-mindedly, but two words kept echoing in his mind. Death prison! Seeing that Fang Yuqi was thinking about the Ku Chan Temple, Lu Chen asked softly, ¡°Yuqi, are there many prisoners on death row?¡± ¡°Not much in the past. I only locked them up after catching a group of robbers some time ago.¡± ¡°When are they going to be executed?¡± ¡°First of next month.¡± Today was the end of November. There were only two days left until the first day of the first lunar month. Lu Chen rode on his horse and kept calculating. He smiled apologetically and said, ¡°Yuqi, can we make a deal?¡± ¡°You want to practice the Ghost Retribution? Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Fang Yuqi cast a sidelong glance at Lu Chen, as if she had seen through all his thoughts. ¡°No, definitely not!¡± Lu Chen tried his best to persuade Fang Yuqi to agree to let him be the executioner at the beginning of next month. Before the two of them parted ways, Fang Yuqi took a nether talisman and gave him the bay horse. In the afternoon, Fang Yuqi¡¯s troops surrounded Ku Chan Temple. After a round of searching, they found many shameful things. Several baldies were locked up in the death prison. Lu Chen led his horse through the market. He looked around. He turned around and saw a pretty little lady standing by the street. She had a wooden hairpin on her head and was wearing a green cloth dress. There was a bamboo cage in front of her. Lu Chen¡¯s eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over. ¡°Young lady, how much did you sell it for?¡± Dozens of chicks were squeezed in the small bamboo cage, chirping non-stop. ¡°Fifteen copper coins for one chick. One tael of silver per basket.¡± The young lady was shy and timid. Her voice was softer than a mosquito, and it was a different kind of charm. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll buy it.¡± Lu Chen did not bargain. He threw out a tael of silver, picked up the bamboo cage, and rode his horse back to Changchun Temple. When he passed by a courtyard, he knocked on the door. Knock, knock, knock! After a while, the little girl, Meng Yao, stuck her head out. ¡°Brother Daoist!¡± ¡°I bought a nest of chicks at the market. Do you want a few?¡± The little girl wiped her dirty face and said in surprise, ¡°I¡­ I can raise it?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Lu Chen reached out and grabbed three of them from the bamboo cage. He placed them in the little girl¡¯s arms and instructed, ¡°Just throw in some food and you can feed it. It¡¯s very easy to raise.¡± ¡°Yes, yes~¡± The little girl hugged the little chick happily and raised her head. She said timidly, ¡°Brother Daoist, can you let Yaoyao be your wife?¡± Lu Chen could not help but laugh. However, he could feel the closeness of the little girl to him from the bottom of his heart. He gently knocked the little girl¡¯s head and scolded, ¡°How old are you? Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The little girl lowered her head in disappointment. Just as Lu Chen was about to leave with his horse, he suddenly heard the little girl mutter, ¡°But¡­ but Grandpa said that he¡¯s preparing to marry Yaoyao off¡­¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Lu Chen stopped in his tracks and flew into a rage. ¡°Cough, cough, cough!¡± At this moment, a cough suddenly came from the courtyard, followed by an old voice. ¡°Ahem, little girl, who¡¯s outside?¡± ¡°Grandpa, it¡¯s Brother Daoist.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The voice was silent for a moment before it slowly sounded again. ¡°There are many bad people outside. Don¡¯t talk to outsiders.¡± ¡°Brother Daoist is not a bad person!¡± ¡°Close the door!¡± The little girl had just retorted when the voice suddenly became stern. ¡°But¡­¡± The little girl was in a dilemma. Lu Chen tied the horse to the door and rubbed the little girl¡¯s head. He pushed the door open and walked into the courtyard. He saw a figure standing under the roof of the main room. The man was in the shadows. His body was thin, and his long hair was messy and withered. His back was bent, and he was wearing a cloth robe. He held a withered wooden staff in his hand, and his face was wrinkled like a dead person. Fear flashed across the old man¡¯s face when he saw Lu Chen looking at him. Lu Chen frowned and asked, ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Meng¡­ Meng Jiu.¡± Lu Chen asked again, ¡°How old is your granddaughter?¡± Meng Jiu avoided his gaze and stammered, ¡°She¡¯s¡­ She¡¯s eleven or twelve years old.¡± ¡°Old people are really forgetful.¡± Lu Chen sneered and pulled the little girl in front of him. ¡°Yaoyao, tell your grandfather how old you are.¡± The little girl put down the three chicks and said timidly, ¡°By the end of the year, Yaoyao will be nine.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s expression turned even colder as he questioned, ¡°She¡¯s just a nine-year-old child. Old man, are you in such a hurry to sell your granddaughter? Ha, aren¡¯t you afraid that no one will collect your corpse if you die?¡± ¡°You¡­ you¡­¡± Lu Chen¡¯s voice was very loud. Meng Jiu was intimidated by his aura and could not help but take a step back. ¡°You¡¯re spouting nonsense. This old man¡­ this old man did not.¡± ¡°No? Haha! Then let me ask you, what kind of good family did you marry Yaoyao to?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Meng Jiu was speechless. He leaned against the wooden door and panted heavily. The little girl tugged at the corner of Lu Chen¡¯s shirt and said weakly, ¡°Grandpa said that he¡¯ll betroth Yaoyao to a butcher on the neighboring street. I¡¯ll be able to lead a good life in the future and have meat to eat every day¡­¡± Chapter 19 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The butcher on the neighboring street. Lu Chen knew that person. He was in his forties and was burly. He had a fat head and big ears and a fierce expression. His wife had died in his early years and he did not have a child. If he let the little girl marry him, it¡¯s possible she won¡¯t live past three days! ¡°What a good grandfather!¡± Lu Chen was furious and questioned, ¡°Do you look like a grandfather at all?¡± ¡°She¡­ she¡¯s my granddaughter. It¡¯s none of your business!¡± Seeing that the old fellow was still stubborn, Lu Chen¡¯s face darkened. He formed a sword seal with his hand and pointed forward. ¡°What¡­ what are you doing?¡± Meng Jiu was scared out of his wits and retreated repeatedly. With a flash of sword light, a peach wood sword appeared out of thin air with a whoosh and pierced through the hard wooden door. Plop! The old man was almost scared to death and fell to the ground. Lu Chen said coldly, ¡°Just this once. There won¡¯t be a next time. If you do it again, don¡¯t blame me for being impolite. When the time comes, I¡¯ll give you a coffin. Since your Meng family doesn¡¯t want to raise your own granddaughter, let me do it.¡± ¡°No¡­ I won¡¯t dare to do it again. I won¡¯t dare to do it again¡­ Please spare my life!¡± Meng Jiu finally lowered his head and lay on the ground, trembling. Lu Chen ignored the old man and squatted down to pinch the little girl¡¯s face. He said gently, ¡°Don¡¯t listen to your grandfather in the future. If there¡¯s anything, go to the temple and look for me. I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°Mm, mm~¡± The little girl nodded obediently. She knew that Lu Chen was doing this for her own good. Lu Chen smiled and teased, ¡°When Yaoyao grows up in the future, you have to find a good husband. At that time, I¡¯ll prepare a wedding gift for you and personally send you to the bridal sedan.¡± ¡°Pinky swear.¡± The little girl was very smart. She blinked her big eyes and stretched out her little finger. Lu Chen laughed involuntarily and nodded. ¡°Okay, pinky swear!¡± ¡°Pinky swear, you¡¯re not allowed to change for a hundred years!¡± The two little fingers, one big and one small, hooked together. The little girl¡¯s face revealed a happy smile, and her small white teeth shone. ¡­ After dealing with Meng Yao¡¯s matter, Lu Chen returned to Changchun Temple. After sorting out his body, he felt that his cultivation was a little messy. In order to complete his daily progress, he had to divert his energy. He rarely had the time to focus on cultivating the Eternal Youth Technique and the Qi Refinement Technique. Because of this, his cultivation progress was slow, and he had yet to refine his second breath of pure Yang. This was why he felt this way. After careful consideration, Lu Chen decided to postpone the practice of Maha Kasyapa Palm, the Sealing Technique, and the Ghost Retribution. He would save the time for two techniques to speed up his cultivation. ¡°Screech!¡± ¡°Chi chi~~¡± He pulled out the short knife and inserted it again and again. After cultivating like this for a while, Lu Chen finally completed the requirements for the Buddhist Commandment Blade [Three Days of Saber Practicing]. He turned his gaze to the chicken coop. He saw a hen taking a leisurely stroll with a group of chicks. ¡°Cluck cluck~¡± ¡°Ji ji ji~¡± After sending the three chicks away, Lu Chen stared at the light screen. [Requirements to upgrade Buddhist Commandment Blade:] [1: Three days of blade training (3/3, achieved!)] [2: Three Soul Essences (3/3, achieved!)] [3: 30 taels of silver (Achieved!)] ¡­.. ¡°Upgrade!¡± The 30 taels of silver in the sealed space disappeared, and the Authentic-level Buddhist Commandment Blade was successfully upgraded from Beginner to Proficient. Lu Chen comprehended for a moment and began to cultivate the [Eternal Youth Technique] seriously. ¡°Ha!¡± ¡°Ha!¡± ¡­ The pearls flow and the jade turns, the sky is eternal and there is a moon. In the blink of an eye, two days had passed. Today was the first day of the first lunar month, the day of the execution. After five days of continuous digestion, the effect of the Eternal Youth Technique upgrading to Proficient gradually eased. Lu Chen¡¯s strength stopped at 1,200 pounds. At the same time, his appetite also decreased greatly. Early in the morning, Lu Chen had another breakfast at the Red Chamber Garden. Qing He cleaned up the dishes and began to help Lu Chen put on his armor. Today, he was the executioner. The protagonist of the market. ¡°Young Master, you look so heroic in your armor. You look like a little general.¡± Lu Chen scratched Qing He¡¯s palm and said with a straight face, ¡°Remove the word ¡®little¡¯. Qing He, I¡¯m getting angry.¡± ¡°Hehe~¡± Qing He pursed her lips and chuckled. She tied a scarlet cloak behind Lu Chen¡¯s back and quickly packed up the clothes she had changed out of. Lu Chen turned his head to the side. Jiang Hong¡¯e was leaning lazily on the recliner, reading a book. She was wearing a red gauze dress, and there was a little fox lying on her plump chest. Her slender legs were slightly bent, revealing some of her beauty. When Lu Chen saw the name of the book clearly, his heart skipped a beat. It was the Sunu¡¯s Secret Technique. ¡°Vixen¡­¡± Lu Chen muttered and quietly walked over. He looked at the other party from above. ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox screamed at Lu Chen, trying to chase him away. Lu Chen ignored it. He leaned over and whispered into Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s ear, ¡°Why don¡¯t¡­ we dual cultivate?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e closed the book and licked her red lips. She stared straight at Lu Chen, her charming eyes filled with spring water. ¡°Really?¡± Lu Chen almost spat out a mouthful of blood. ¡°Really~¡± ¡°Really~~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s red lips parted slightly as she spat out two words. These two words echoed in Lu Chen¡¯s mind over and over again, and his thoughts melted away like ice. Lu Chen was dejected and muttered, ¡°What kind of demonic technique is this? It¡¯s so strange.¡± ¡°Qianqing Technique!¡± ¡°Your Qianqing Sect¡¯s spell?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Lu Chen had already found out about Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s background from Fang Yuqi. It was said that she was a disciple of the Qiangqing Sect who had gone down the mountain to train. If she could not break through to Level 2 Zongfa Realm, she would never have the chance to return to the sect. Lu Chen took the opportunity to ask, ¡°Are you confident in breaking through?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that simple.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s eyes darkened as she explained, ¡°If I want to break through to the Zongfa Realm, I need to find spiritual objects to replenish my five-element spiritual root. I have a single-element, fire spiritual root. Now that I have the fire seed, I still need to gather the essence of metal, the heart of wood, the bead of water, and the essence of earth. Only then can I give it a try.¡± ¡°Is it difficult?¡± ¡°Of course, there are countless cultivators in the world, but there are only a limited number of spirit veins. Spiritual objects need a long time to be nurtured. Who doesn¡¯t want to obtain them? Once they appear, they fight to the death. Our Qianqing Sect isn¡¯t good at fighting, so I can only use a stupid method.¡± ¡°What method?¡± ¡°Re-cultivate five times. The five elements complement each other. I have a fire spiritual root. Fire gives birth to earth. I can use the nine layers of fire spiritual qi to give birth to an earth element. Then, earth gives birth to metal, and metal gives birth to water. Re-cultivate five times in succession.¡± Lu Chen was dumbfounded and muttered, ¡°It¡¯s so troublesome. What about me?¡± ¡°You, hehe, you have a Pseudo-Spiritual Root. You don¡¯t even have the chance to reproduce the five elements.¡± ¡°So bad¡­¡± Lu Chen didn¡¯t mind. He would cross the bridge when the time came. At most, he would kill them all. Seeing Jiang Hong¡¯e sigh, he asked, ¡°What stage are you at?¡± ¡°I¡ª¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e looked downcast. She opened her red lips but didn¡¯t say anything. The five elements complemented each other and needed to be cultivated again. Once she re-cultivated, her strength would decrease drastically! How could a female cultivator dare to re-cultivate so easily? She had already reached the peak of spiritual qi for more than a year, but she still could not make up her mind. Lu Chen¡¯s thoughts were clear. With a thought, he understood the other party¡¯s concerns. He boldly held her slender hand and said gently, ¡°Wait two months for me. When the time comes, I¡¯ll protect you!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s red lips parted slightly, and her heart rippled slightly. Chapter 20 - Soulless Technique, Giant Strength Technique Chapter 20 Soulless Technique, Giant Strength Technique ¡°You¡­ Go away!!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e retracted her hand, hiding the panic in her charming eyes. Lu Chen was pleased with himself and said gently, ¡°Hong¡¯e, I¡¯m telling the truth.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e harrumphed softly and turned sideways with the little fox in her arms, revealing her exquisite curves. Her most conspicuous butt line was especially round and full. Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he recalled a scene from the past. He subconsciously looked at his right hand and muttered, ¡°So soft~~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e turned her back to Lu Chen and instructed, ¡°You have to be careful when you go to the market today.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Fang seems to have some arrangements.¡± Lu Chen thought for a moment and said in surprise, ¡°No one¡¯s going to rob the execution ground, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know the details, but just be careful.¡± ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e suddenly stood up and walked straight to the screen inside. The little fox lay under the screen and glared at Lu Chen, as if warning him not to peek. ¡°Hehe~¡± Qing He chuckled and walked in to help Jiang Hong¡¯e change her clothes. Lu Chen¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°Hong¡¯e, are you going on a long trip today?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e snorted and explained, ¡°There¡¯s an auction in Fengpo City at the beginning of today. I¡¯m going to take a look and get rid of that Buddhist staff.¡± ¡°Can I follow?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to be an executioner? How can you leave?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Lu Chen felt a little regretful and reminded her, ¡°Be careful on the way. I heard that there are many unaffiliated cultivators who want to kill others for money.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not my first time. I know how to handle it.¡± ¡°Tonight, I¡¯ll wait for you here.¡± ¡°Mm~~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e changed her clothes and walked out from behind the screen. She was dressed in a black robe and a cloak. She looked extremely mysterious. Not only did she cover her exquisite body, but it was also difficult to tell if she was a man or a woman. After sending Jiang Hong¡¯e off, Lu Chen slowly walked towards the Town Guards Mansion. When Lu Chen arrived, the guard was escorting the condemned prisoner out of the mansion. The leader was more than two meters tall and had a face full of stubble. When he saw Lu Chen walking over, he waved his hand. ¡°Here!¡± Lu Chen knew this person. His name was Zhang Kui, and he was the gerefa of the town guards. He was in charge of a 100-man team. He walked over, cupped his fists, and asked, ¡°Where¡¯s General Fang?¡± ¡°The general has other plans.¡± Zhang Kui pointed at one of the prisoners on death row and instructed, ¡°If anything happens, please kill this person first.¡± There were a total of eighteen prisoners on death row. All of them were handcuffed and staggered. Other than the three bald monks who were the most eye-catching, the rest were robbers, although they were all heavily injured. However, they all had a fierce aura. They looked like wolves and tigers. It was obvious. They were the same as the soldiers. After enduring the battle, their bodies were not something ordinary people could compare to. The person Zhang Kui was pointing at was eight feet tall and about twenty years old. He was thin and had the word ¡°prisoner¡± branded on his forehead. Half of his long hair had been cut off. His hair was disheveled and his gaze was fierce. The most eye-catching thing was his arms. That arm was extremely long. It could not be described as a long arm that reached past his knees. It had already reached his ankles, making him look like a big monkey. ¡°Bah!¡± Seeing Lu Chen look over, that person spat out a mouthful of saliva and cursed. ¡°Bastard!¡± Lu Chen sneered and didn¡¯t lower himself to the level of a dead person. He turned around and asked, ¡°Is he talented?¡± ¡°Yes, he¡¯s Daoist Wu¡¯s third disciple. He has the talent [Ape Arm]. People call him the Three-Legged Ape. Daoist Wu thinks highly of him. There are even rumors that he¡¯s Daoist Wu¡¯s son. Yes, he had an affair with a female ape and gave birth to a bastard.¡± ¡°The grass is tender and firm!¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Ape Three-Legged cursed, and the soldiers laughed heartily. Daoist Wu! The leader of the nearby Great Yan Mountain was also the murderer of his master, Daoist Qingyan. ¡°Understood.¡± Lu Chen nodded. He wanted to force the Daoist Wu out, but he didn¡¯t know if the other party would take the risk. The group walked towards the entrance of the market. From time to time, townsfolk who were watching the show would follow them. When they arrived at the entrance of the market, there were already hundreds of people gathered around. The soldiers escorted the condemned prisoners onto the high platform and pressed them to the ground. Lu Chen¡¯s head was wrapped in a red scarf. He took the decapitation blade and walked over step by step. He stood behind Three-legged Ape with a cold smile on his lips as he stared at the other party¡¯s neck. ¡°You¡­ you¡­¡± Three-Legged Ape finally knew fear and squirmed uneasily like a maggot. Lu Chen held the decapitation blade in his hand and held his head high. They waited in silence. Waiting for noon, waiting for the sun to rise. At that time, the Yang qi would be at its strongest. With a slash, it would be an extravagant hope to become a ghost. Time slowly passed, and it was getting closer and closer to noon. Lu Chen took the bowl of wine handed over by the guard and gulped it down with a straight face. It was burning hot. He turned his head and saw a pair of women walking over from the crowd. Their long hair reached their waists and they were pretty girls from humble families. They held hands like a pair of twin flowers. ¡°Why are they here?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly put down the decapitation blade and quickly walked down. ¡°Young Master!¡± ¡°Young Master is so awe-inspiring!¡± The two of them welcomed them happily. They were Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s maids, Qing He and Qing Shui. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Madam isn¡¯t here. We¡¯re bored, so we came out to take a look. Qing He said that you were here and insisted on dragging me over to take a look.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not safe here. Get out of here.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Qing He imitated Jiang Hong¡¯e. She snorted and pouted. ¡°Young master, don¡¯t look down on us. We also have cultivation.¡± Because they were by Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s side, the two of them had inexplicably opened their Spirit Apertures. Furthermore, they had obtained the Qi Refinement cultivation technique that Jiang Hong¡¯e had imparted to them, which was why they had cultivated. However, their aptitude was not good. They had Pseudo-Spiritual Roots. After cultivating for a few years, their achievements were only SO-SO. Qing He worked harder and barely reached the second level of Qi Refinement. Qing Shui was still showing off at the first level of Qi Refinement. Reasoning with women was the most troublesome. Lu Chen was deeply touched by this. Seeing that the people around him were all looking, and he could not reveal the news that the Daoist Wu might rob the execution ground, he did not say anything else. He wrapped his arms around them. He held the two of them in each of his arms. ¡°Ah!¡± The two girls cried out coquettishly, their faces filled with embarrassment. The soldiers were envious, and the surrounding commoners also took the opportunity to make a fuss. Lu Chen did not say a word and left the market entrance like a wisp of smoke. He spent a lot of effort persuading the two girls to listen. When Lu Chen hurried back to the market, it was noon. ¡°Look, there¡¯s a bird!¡± ¡°It¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s a paper bird!¡± Lu Chen had just picked up the decapitation blade when a series of exclamations sounded. He looked up and his pupils suddenly constricted. He saw five white cranes soaring in the air. The white crane was very lifelike, but its wings were stiff when it flew, and there was no divine light in its eyes. Upon closer inspection, it was five paper cranes! Swish~ The paper crane let out a violent cry and swooped down, revealing the ferocious figures on its back. ¡°Enemy attack!¡± ¡°Be on guard!¡± ¡°Hey! Ha!¡± The surrounding civilians fled in panic and screamed loudly. Countless people were injured. The gerefa, Zhang Kui, shouted angrily. The hundred soldiers retracted their defenses and raised their shields and spears. Their iron armor was dense as they guarded the high platform tightly. ¡°Haha! Smash it and die!¡± Three-Legged Ape and the condemned prisoners laughed wildly, and the chains on their bodies rattled. Lu Chen was about to cut off his head. BOOM! The soldiers in front of him suddenly exploded. A person dressed as a farmer strode over and suddenly straightened his back. His temperament suddenly changed and he turned into a middle-aged scholar. He had a refined face and a tall figure. He held a small black bell in his hand, making people feel like they were bathing in the spring breeze. This person¡­ was the leader of the Great Yan Mountain Bandits. Daoist Wu! ¡°He actually infiltrated Fengxian Town alone.¡± Lu Chen was shocked. He saw the other party suddenly throw the black bell in his hand and shout, ¡°Soulless Technique!¡± Ding, ding, dang, dang~ Ding, ding, dang, dang~ As the bell rang, dozens of soldiers instantly stiffened. As the black bell rushed over, all of them rolled their eyes and collapsed to the ground. ¡°Die!¡± Zhang Kui was furious. He held the two-meter long blade in his hand and his feet exploded. He suddenly rose from the high platform and waved his long saber, slashing down! ¡°Hmph, an ant trying to shake a tree!¡± Daoist Wu formed a hand seal with his left hand and placed it behind his back. His right hand clenched tightly, and his fist instantly swelled a few times. He threw a punch. ¡°Great Strength Technique!¡± Buzz! The long blade flew out with a trembling cry, cutting a commoner in half at the waist. Zhang Kui was thrown out like a cannonball and rolled more than a hundred meters down the street. He struggled for a long time but could not get up. He only shouted with his face covered in blood, ¡°Kill¡­ Kill that bastard!¡± Lu Chen ignored him. He threw down the decapitation blade and quickly retreated. ¡°At least you know your place.¡± Daoist Wu snorted coldly and flew up to the high platform. With a chop of his fingers, he cut off the chain and reached out to pat Three-legged Ape¡¯s shoulder. He smiled and said, ¡°Little Three, I¡¯ll do as I say. I¡¯ll save you when I say so.¡± Three-Legged Leg slowly raised his head. Blood flowed from his mouth and nose as he forced a smile. ¡°Father, that¡­ that kid broke my heart meridian with a¡­ kick from behind!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, his head lowered and he was already dead! Chapter 21 - Life and Death Substitute, Flying Sword Shows Its Might Escape! Chapter 21 Life and Death Substitute, Flying Sword Shows Its Might Escape! Run! Lu Chen knew that he was definitely not Daoist Wu¡¯s match. Just that Soulless Technique alone was not something he could deal with at the moment. Therefore, after secretly killing Three-legged Ape, he immediately fled for his life. ¡°Ah! I want you to die!¡± How could Daoist Wu not be angry that his own son had died in front of him? He reached out and grabbed the black bell. Then, he leaped up and charged at Lu Chen, who was escaping. Bang! Lu Chen suddenly jumped up and gently pushed with his palms. He directly shattered a window of a shop facing the street and nimbly entered. ¡°Great Strength Technique!¡± Daoist Wu was enraged. He punched out with his fist, and there was a loud explosion. The entire shop collapsed. However, Lu Chen had already fled far away. Just as he was about to continue his pursuit, the dull sound of horse hooves suddenly sounded on the street. Thud! Thud! Thud! The civilians scattered in fear. Fang Yuqi was wearing heavy armor and holding a sharp sword. There was a bright yellow talisman stuck to her chest. She rode a black horse and whistled over. When she was still far away, she shouted, ¡°Die!¡± Before she could finish her sentence, she formed a sword seal with her hand and guided with her slender hand. Whoosh! The long sword let out a sword cry and soared into the sky before stabbing down at Daoist Wu¡¯s head. ¡°Ding!¡± Daoist Wu dodged the two swords. He reached out and grabbed the stone block beside him, sending the sharp sword flying. Then, he shouted, ¡°Soulless Technique!¡± He waved his hand and threw out the black bell in his hand. Ding, ding, dang, dang~ Ding, ding, dang, dang~ The black bell flew up and down around Fang Yuqi, ringing non-stop. Fang Yuqi was already prepared. The talisman on her chest emitted a hazy green light. She was not afraid at all. She leaped up from the horse¡¯s back and reached out to catch the long sword. Her figure pierced through the air and slashed down. ¡°Wu Feng!¡± ¡°Soul Suppressing Talisman!¡± Daoist Wu cried out in alarm and hurriedly retreated. Boom! Fang Yuqi¡¯s sword cut through the air, creating a crack in the ground. However, her body did not slow down at all. She continued to swing her sword faster and faster. ¡°Spin!¡± ¡°Shadow Split!¡± ¡°Pear blossoms!¡± The swords fell like rain, and the person was like a flying crane. Daoist Wu struggled to dodge and was in danger. From time to time, a sword wound would appear on his body. He was in an extremely sorry state. ¡°Impressive.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief. He saw that the paper cranes in the air had already landed. There were more than 30 people in total, and they were fighting with the remaining soldiers. They wanted to save the remaining prisoners on death row, so he stopped running. Holding the peach wood sword in his hand, he circled around the place where the two of them were fighting and quickly rushed towards the entrance of the market. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m here to save you!¡± A robber rushed onto the high platform and was about to rescue the kneeling prisoners. Lu Chen suddenly rushed over and thrust his peach wood sword forward. Taking advantage of his opponent¡¯s unpreparedness, he pierced his sword through the other party¡¯s neck. With a light flick, he sent the other party flying as he muttered, ¡°So weak!¡± As soon as the condemned prisoner saw hope, he was frightened and exclaimed, ¡°Help, help¡­¡± Without hesitation, Lu Chen raised his sword and swung it down. ¡°Pfft!¡± After chopping off the death row prisoner¡¯s head, he muttered, ¡°Three¡­¡± ¡°Pfft~¡± ¡°Four now¡­¡± Just as Lu Chen was having a good time killing, the two robbers rushed over with sinister smiles. One stabbed Lu Chen in the back and one slashed at his head. Lu Chen was fearless. He twisted his feet and dodged the stab in the heart. The peach wood sword took the opportunity to block the other attack. With a kick, he broke the other party¡¯s neck and unsheathed the short knife at his waist. Whoosh! He was beheaded with a single slash! ¡°Eleven.¡± Lu Chen turned his head and looked around. Seeing that the soldiers were in a deadlock with the robbers, he was not in a hurry to help. He looked at the light screen. [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple/Revered Elder of Town Guards Mansion] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 1] [Spiritual Root: Pseudo-Spiritual Root] [Cultivation Technique: Eternal Youth Technique, Proficient (Upgradeable) +; Qi Cultivation Technique, Beginner (Upgradeable!) +; Sunu¡¯s Secret Secret Scripture, Uninitiated.] [Spells: Circular Light, Beginner(Upgradeable) +; Sword Control Technique, Beginner (Upgradeable!) +] Other than the Buddhist Commandment Blade, which was still two days away from cultivation progress, the other four techniques had all met the conditions to level up. Lu Chen¡¯s eyes darkened. He reached out and tapped several times. ¡°Upgrade!¡± ¡°Upgrade!¡± ¡°Upgrade!¡± ¡°Upgrade!¡± Lu Chen staggered and almost fell to the ground. His hands and feet twitched. His muscles bulged and panted heavily. ¡°Awesome¡­ Awesome!¡± Lu Chen grinned. After a few breaths, his body gradually calmed down. The bones in his entire body emitted a burst of cracking sounds. He let out a long breath and said coldly, ¡°Continue!¡± Turning his head, he saw that around the entrance of the market, groups of soldiers had appeared and gradually surrounded the market. ¡°Remove the armor!¡± A delicate shout came from afar. Fang Yuqi slashed four times in a row and cut off Daoist Wu¡¯s limbs. Her vigorous body spun in midair as she slashed down. ¡°Behead!¡± Daoist Wu could not dodge, but he was not afraid. He laughed and said, ¡°There¡¯s still time.¡± Just as he said those words, he was beheaded by Fang Yuqi¡¯s sword. Bang! His body fell to the ground and suddenly exploded. A black fog filled the surroundings. Fang Yuqi quickly retreated. When the black fog dissipated, there was only a paper effigy with a severed head and limbs left. It was lifelike and palm-sized, at least 80% similar to Daoist Wu. ¡°Life and Death Substitute!¡± Seeing this, Fang Yuqi¡¯s pretty face suddenly darkened. ¡°What a pity¡­¡± Lu Chen also felt that it was a pity. No wonder the other party dared to enter the Fengxian Town alone. It turned out that he had a backup plan. Seeing that the situation had been decided, Lu Chen raised his peach wood sword and quickly killed all the prisoners on death row. Another eight departed souls were added. Then, he cooperated with the soldiers and began to kill the remaining robbers. ¡°Retreat! Brothers, retreat quickly!¡± Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the robbers tried to escape on their paper cranes. Four of the paper cranes were slashed into pieces by the soldiers. Only one paper crane carried the last three people and flew into the air. ¡°Trash, grandpa is leaving!¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± The robbers who had escaped death laughed wildly. The soldiers were helpless and gritted their teeth. Tap, tap, tap~ At this moment, Fang Yuqi rode her horse over. She frowned and was about to draw her sword. ¡°Sword Control Technique!¡± Lu Chen shouted in a low voice and gently patted the body of the peach wood sword. He formed a sword seal with one hand and guided it with the other. ¡°Quick!¡± Whoosh! The sword cry resounded in all directions. The sword rushed into the night¡­ its momentum was like a dragon! In an instant, a strange feeling appeared in his heart. Lu Chen¡¯s consciousness split into two, and half of it seemed to have fused with the peach wood sword. He gently twisted his sword finger, and the peach wood sword in the air pierced back and forth. above With a few repetitions, the paper crane was riddled with holes. The three robbers died amidst their screams, and their corpses fell from the crane¡¯s back. ¡°Return!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s eyes were as bright as stars. He drew back his sword finger, and the peach wood sword suddenly fell and hung in front of him. He gently caressed the sword and retracted his sword finger. In an instant, the sense of consciousness that had been split into two disappeared. Lu Chen put the peach wood sword back into his spirit aperture and muttered, ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± The only regret was that with his current proficiency in the Sword Control Technique, he could only carry 50 pounds. If he wanted to ride the sword, he still needed to learn it to Mastery. There was still a long way to go. Fang Yuqi retracted the shock in her eyes and loudly ordered, ¡°Daoist Wu escaped with A Life and Death Substitute. His hiding place must not be far from here. It¡¯s very likely that he¡¯s in the town. Leave twenty people to clean up the battlefield and take care of the injured. The rest of you, follow me to search the entire town. We must not let the leader of the thieves escape!¡± ¡°Yes, General!¡± The guards received the order and quickly ran. Seeing that Fang Yuqi was about to leave on her horse, Lu Chen hurriedly said, ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯ll help you find him!¡± Fang Yuqi raised her eyebrows, turned her horse around, and extended her right hand. ¡°Come up!¡± Lu Chen did not waste his breath. He clasped his hands together and turned around to ride behind Fang Yuqi. ¡°Giddyup!¡± Fang Yuqi shouted and galloped on her horse, leaving behind a group of frowning soldiers. Lu Chen held Fang Yuqi in his arms and felt a little regretful. He muttered, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that she¡¯s wearing armor¡­ Chapter 22 - Help Me Remove My Armor Chapter 22 Help Me Remove My Armor Not only was Fang Yuqi wearing armor, but she was also wearing heavy armor. Her entire body was like a tin can, making Lu Chen unable to feel any ripples. He felt rather unhappy. ¡°What are you muttering about?¡± Fang Yuqi turned around. The hot air between her lips made Lu Chen¡¯s heart itch. ¡°Nothing. I see you picked up Daoist Wu¡¯s black clock?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Fang Yuqi did not waste any time. She threw the black bell to Lu Chen and explained, ¡°This is Daoist Wu¡¯s Soulless Bell. Without this bell, his Soulless Technique will be greatly reduced.¡± The Soulless Bell was extremely small, only slightly bigger than a thumb. There were a total of nine Dao Glyphs in the mouth of the bell, indicating that this was already the top-notch Dharma artifact among the Qi Refinement Realm. Lu Chen avoided Fang Yuqi¡¯s gaze and formed a hand seal, chanting in his heart: ¡°Circular Light!¡± Then, he waved his hand and drew a dark gray aura from the bell. It was Daoist Wu¡¯s aura. He injected the aura into the mirror on his left hand. The silver needle on it began to spin. ¡°Turn left!¡± ¡°Neighhh~¡± Without hesitation, Fang Yuqi turned her horse around and galloped to the left, followed by the soldiers. ¡°Turn right!¡± ¡°Giddyup!¡± ¡°Whoa.¡± Soon, the two of them rode to a courtyard. The black horse had not stopped when Fang Yuqi held her long sword and jumped into the courtyard with Lu Chen following closely behind. Thud! The two of them landed on the ground and rushed towards the room. Bang! Fang Yuqi kicked open the door and saw a person kneeling on the ground with his head lowered and his back facing the door. He did not move at all. She quietly stepped forward and gently poked him with the scabbard. With a plop, that person fell to the ground. All five of his limbs were broken, and he looked miserable. He had died in the same way as Daoist Wu. ¡°Substitute?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Fang Yuqi nodded and explained, ¡°He should have died under the Life and Death Substitute Technique. Daoist Wu probably used his identity to enter the town.¡± With that said, she turned to look at Lu Chen and asked, ¡°Where is he?¡± ¡°We¡¯re a step late.¡± The two of them walked out of the room. Lu Chen pointed at the city wall not far away and explained, ¡°This place is too close to the city wall. Daoist Wu has already left Fengxian Town.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Mm, are we still going after him?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not chasing anymore. Although I didn¡¯t manage to kill Daoist Wu, it¡¯s still worth it to ruin a paper effigy. Besides¡­ I¡¯ve killed a wave of minions. I¡¯m tired. Help me remove my armor.¡± Fang Yuqi sighed. She sat on a stone block in the courtyard and opened her arms. Her handsome face was full of fatigue. Lu Chen was stunned for a moment. He silently stepped forward, opened the hidden button, and placed the pieces of armor on the ground. When he took off Fang Yuqi¡¯s heavy armor, he found that she had already fallen asleep on the stone block. She still maintained her sitting posture. ¡°This silly girl is really putting her life on the line.¡± Lu Chen was slightly moved and also took off the armor he was wearing. At this moment, a group of soldiers finally caught up and walked into the courtyard. They dragged out corpses from various rooms. There were five people in the family, three generations of the family. None of them were spared. Even a baby who had just turned one month old was strangled to death by Daoist Wu in his swaddling clothes. His face was bruised. ¡°This Daoist Wu really deserves to die.¡± Cursing under his breath, Lu Chen instructed, ¡°I¡¯ll leave this place to you guys. I¡¯ll bring the general back first.¡± After saying that, he picked Fang Yuqi up by the waist and quickly walked out of the courtyard without waiting for the guard to speak, leaving the guard looking at each other with gritted teeth. You, that¡¯s our general. ¡°Giddyup!¡± Lu Chen mounted his horse and rode the black horse forward slowly. His arms were full of soft jade, and the faint fragrance of a girl lingered at the tip of his nose. He could not help but be tempted as he muttered to himself, ¡°Should I carry her back to the Town Guards Mansion, or should I carry her straight back to the Changchun Temple¡­¡¯ His thoughts were wandering. After a series of struggles, Lu Chen still did not dare to carry her back to the Changchun Temple. After all, he could not defeat her yet. Tap, tap, tap~ The sturdy black horse stepped on the street and silently moved forward. Not long after, he finally saw the Town Guards Mansion. In front of the residence, there were guards in armor. An old man in plain clothes sat on an armchair and looked at the streets on both sides from time to time. Hearing the sound of horse hooves, he immediately perked up. ¡°Whoa.¡± Holding Fang Yuqi in his arms, Lu Chen pulled the reins and asked in surprise, ¡°Old man, who are you? Why are you sitting at the entrance?¡± The old man slowly stood up and sized Lu Chen up. With a dark expression, he said, ¡°You¡¯re carrying my daughter and you¡¯re asking me who I am?¡± Lu Chen was speechless. He immediately understood that this person was the town master of the Fengxian Town, Fang Hong, the controller of the entire Fengxian Town, Fang Yuqi¡¯s father, and his future old¡­ Ahem~ ¡°The old man doesn¡¯t seem to have a good temper¡­¡± Lu Chen muttered in his heart and explained with an awkward expression, ¡°Um¡­ Yuqi is tired. She¡¯s not hurt.¡± Fang Hong¡¯s expression softened a little. He pulled the chair out of the way. Seeing that Lu Chen was about to get off the horse, he shouted angrily, ¡°Don¡¯t get off the horse. Be gentle and send my daughter back to her room.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Lu Chen smiled awkwardly and rode his black horse into the Town Guards Mansion. ¡°This kid¡­¡± Fang Hong¡¯s long hair was white. He looked at Lu Chen¡¯s back with his hands behind his back and muttered in his heart. His daughter had always been strong. Not everyone could touch her. In the past, no matter how tired she was, she would force herself to return home. How could it be like today, being held in someone¡¯s arms¡­ ¡°Ahem.¡± Thinking of this, Fang Hong coughed dryly and instructed, ¡°Kid, don¡¯t be in a hurry to leave later. Drink two cups with me.¡± ¡°Okay, okay¡­¡± Fang Yuqi¡¯s boudoir was different from an ordinary woman¡¯s boudoir. It did not have many decorations, but there were swords hanging on the walls. Some were long, some were short, some were good, and some were broken. There was also a hand-carved wooden sword. It was obvious that it was used when she was young. ¡°Not even a maid.¡± Muttering under his breath, Lu Chen gently placed Fang Yuqi on the couch. He turned around and saw Fang Hong following him outside the room, staring at him like he was guarding against a thief. This little old man¡­ Lu Chen was speechless. He ignored him and helped Fang Yuqi untie the red rope that tied her hair up. Instantly, her black hair spread out, making the usually heroic Fang Yuqi look more gentle and feminine. There was no need for rouge on her red lips. Her rosy face had no need of powder. Her skin was like the silver moon, her eyes were like almonds, and her eyebrows were curved. ¡°How beautiful¡­¡± ¡°Ahem, ahem!¡± At this moment, a cough sounded outside the door. This little old man was quite interesting¡­ Lu Chen retracted his gaze as if nothing had happened. He gently covered the bed with the blanket and walked out of the boudoir. On this day, the old man and the young man had a plate of peanuts and had been drinking for the entire afternoon. They drank until their faces were red and their necks were thick, but there was no winner. In the end, the little old man hugged the wine jar and wailed. He scolded Lu Chen for snatching his little darling. He complained about the pain and suffering he had been through his entire life. ¡°Fengxian Town¡­ Fengpo City¡­ Great Vast Dynasty¡­ Toad Island¡­ Great Vast Navy¡­ Golden Crow Angels¡­ Armageddon¡­ Calamity¡­ Demons and ghosts, wars, clans exterminated, sons lost in old age¡­¡¯ It was heartbreaking. It was all grievances suffered. Hearing this, Lu Chen sighed with emotion. This little old man¡­ was not easy! At the same time, it also broadened Lu Chen¡¯s horizons and allowed him to learn a lot of insider information. For example, the father and daughter were the only ones left in the Fang Family. For example, in order to send Fang Yuqi to Fengpo City, she learned the White Tiger Body Refining Technique from White Cloud Monastery. He had almost emptied the Fengxian Town and spent a total of 3,000 spiritual sand. For example, because someone coveted Fang Yuqi, she had no choice but to leave the White Cloud Monastery and cultivate at home. In the evening, the little old man was completely drunk. Lu Chen staggered out of the garrison. He was about to return to the Changchun Temple when he suddenly remembered that Jiang Hong¡¯e had gone to Fengpo City today. He turned and entered the Red Chamber Garden. ¡°Oh my, Master, you¡¯re here to play~¡± Chapter 23 - In the Red Chamber Garden Chapter 23 In the Red Chamber Garden As soon as he entered the Red Chamber Garden, a woman with a frivolous demeanor and a coquettish walk came up to him. Her large chest muscles trembled slightly, and she wished she could hang onto Lu Chen. ¡°Who¡­ who are you?¡± Lu Chen was a little drunk. He waved his hand and pushed her out. ¡°Oh my, my lord, you¡¯re really heartless. Last month, we had a love affair. Don¡¯t you remember me today?¡± ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know you!¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Won¡¯t you be familiar with me after this?¡± As she spoke, she dragged Lu Chen up to the second floor, pushed open a door, and pulled him inside. Lu Chen¡¯s consciousness was clear. He pushed against the door with both arms and refused to obey. He shouted, ¡°Qing He, Qing He!¡± The woman panicked and turned around to see Qing He coming down from the third floor. Qing He¡¯s pretty face was cold as she scolded, ¡°How dare you pull my guest away? Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll sell you off?¡± The woman trembled in fear and hurriedly let go of Lu Chen. She stammered, ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t do it again!¡± Qing He snorted and helped Lu Chen to the third floor. Lu Chen shook his head and his thoughts cleared up a little. He asked in surprise, ¡°What¡­ what happened just now?¡± However, he had drunk too much wine and his tongue was still a little clumsy. ¡°Young Master, didn¡¯t you say in public that you aren¡¯t interested in Miss Yiyi? You made her unhappy. Now that Madam isn¡¯t around, she wants to deliberately embarrass you.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Lu Chen came back to his senses. He had no intention of getting back at her. She was just a little girl. He was not that petty. He deliberately put on a straight face. ¡°Since you know so much, are you hiding at the side to watch me make a fool of myself?¡± ¡°Hehe~¡± ¡°Ah~~¡± Just as Qing He was laughing secretly, Lu Chen¡¯s courage rose. He picked Qing He up and climbed up to the third floor with a thud, entering the room. ¡°No, that¡¯s Madam¡¯s bed.¡± ¡°Anyway, Hong¡¯e isn¡¯t here. Let¡¯s sleep tonight. ¡°Young Master~~¡± Lu Chen didn¡¯t care about Qing He¡¯s shy expression and laid straight on the soft bed. Green gauze curtains, silk quilt, and Mandarin duck pillow. Everything was exquisite and luxurious. ¡°How great!¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief. He did not do anything evil. He simply hugged Qing He in his arms and simply wanted to lie on the bed. After all, he could not enter normally. He said softly, ¡°Thank you for taking care of me these past few days.¡± ¡°Young Master~~¡± Qing He rested her head on Lu Chen¡¯s chest. Her eyes were intoxicated. ¡°It¡¯s Qing He¡¯s duty to take care of Young Master. If Young Master doesn¡¯t treat Qing He as an outsider, Qing He is willing to take care of Young Master for the rest of my life. If I can be cared for even a little, my life will be worth it.¡± ¡°You have a long life ahead of you. You can¡¯t talk nonsense, little girl.¡± ¡°Qing He is not spouting nonsense!¡± Listening to the little girl¡¯s confession, Lu Chen tightened his grip on Qing He¡¯s thin shoulders and muttered, ¡°What a silly girl!¡± ¡°Qing He isn¡¯t stupid. Young Master protects Qing He and doesn¡¯t treat me lightly. You¡¯re not someone others can compare to. As long as other men know that I¡¯m staying in the Red Chamber Garden, they¡¯ll either hate me or be like wolves. However, Young Master is different.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the same.¡± Qing He was a little excited. Her slender hands wrapped around Lu Chen¡¯s body like an octopus as she chattered. ¡°Although Madam didn¡¯t say it, I feel that it must be the same.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Qing He blushed and whispered. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you another secret.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Madam¡¯s talent is [Matchmaker].¡± ¡°I know that.¡± ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t be anxious. This matchmaker talent can speed up her cultivation. If she can pull strings and form a good relationship, the effect will be even better. However, you can¡¯t lose your virginity. Once you lose it, the matchmaker talent will transform. It might be better, or it might become bad.¡± ¡°Oh~~¡± Lu Chen pondered and asked, ¡°How old is Hong¡¯e?¡± ¡°Madam¡¯s 26.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard on her. How old is my Qing He?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be 15 at the end of the year. ¡°That¡¯s still young.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not. I can serve Young Master now.¡± Qing He had grown up in the Red Chamber Garden and had seen too many love affairs. Once she revealed her heart, she became especially bold. Her small hand drew circles on Lu Chen¡¯s chest awkwardly as she said softly, ¡°Young Master, you must marry Madam.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°In that case, Qing He will be able to stay by Young Master¡¯s side for the rest of my life.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The two of them were whispering when footsteps suddenly sounded. The two of them looked at each other and held their breaths. A plain-clothed Qing Cao walked into the room with a tea tray and muttered, ¡°Where did Qing He go? I haven¡¯t seen her for a long time.¡± As she spoke, she put down the tea tray and walked out. The two people on the bed had just heaved a sigh of relief when they saw Qing Cao turn back silently. She stuck her head out of the screen and caught the two of them. ¡°Ah! Sister Qing Cao!¡± Qing He let out a delicate cry and instantly bounced up. She was acting cute and coquettish. They were fooling around. Lu Chen knew that Qing Cao was kind-hearted and shy. She was also as close to Qing He as a sister. She would never tell Jiang Hong¡¯e about a small matter. Even if she did, it was nothing. After figuring out Madam Jiang¡¯s temperament, he, the culprit, would at most suffer some eye rolls a few times. Hence, he did not mind. He yawned and reminded, ¡°Qing He, I¡¯ll rest for a while. Remember to wake me up before midnight.¡± With that, his head lolled to the side and there was no more movement. When Lu Chen woke up, it was already four o¡¯clock in the morning. Qing He had taken off his outerwear. He rubbed his eyes and turned around to see Qing He and Qing Cao lying on a small bed at the side. They were sleeping soundly. Lu Chen woke them up and asked, ¡°Your madam isn¡¯t back yet?¡± The auction in Fengpo City only started at night. Usually, it would last for about an hour. The two places were more than a hundred miles apart. Normally, Jiang Hong¡¯e would be able to rush back at midnight. It was already three in the morning. Logically speaking, she should be able to catch this bad guy sleeping on her bed on the spot. ¡°No.¡± ¡°She must have been delayed by something.¡± The two women spoke one after another and were in a daze. Lu Chen let the two of them continue sleeping. He put on his clothes and walked out of the room. He reached out to grab the eaves and jumped onto the roof. At this moment, the dark moon was hanging in the sky and the night was deep. He formed a seal with his fingers and chanted in his heart. ¡°Circular Light!¡± Swoosh! The mirror appeared in his left palm, and the silver needle began to spin. Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s aura had long been stored in the mirror, so there was no need to put it in at the last minute. However, the expected scene did not appear. The needle was still spinning. Repeatedly. There was no end to it. ¡°It¡¯s too far.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart sank. When he entered the Beginner level, the Circular Light could detect a radius of ten miles. After upgrading to Mastery yesterday, he could already detect a radius of thirty miles. In other words, Jiang Hong¡¯e was still thirty miles away from Fengxian Town. ¡°Let¡¯s wait a while.¡± Lu Chen did not act rashly. He waited quietly on the roof and cast the Circular Light from time to time. It was almost five in the morning, but Jiang Hong¡¯e was still nowhere to be seen. ¡°I¡¯m not waiting anymore¡­¡± Lu Chen jumped off the roof and quickly returned to the Changchun Temple. The sky was still dark. On this day, Lu Chen left Fengxian Town alone. He galloped all the way to Fengpo City! Chapter 24 - Immortal Shooting Crossbow Chapter 24 Immortal Shooting Crossbow Fengpo City was located on the Luofeng Hill in the south of Yuluan Province. It was more than 120 miles away from Fengxian Town. After Lu Chen left Fengxian Town and traveled for more than ten miles, he ran into the vast wilderness. Bypassing Mount Qu Yu, crossing the River of Sin. Stars and moons covered the sky as he ran south. The bay horse was panting from exhaustion. Fortunately, Lu Chen did not care about the horse¡¯s strength and poured in Spiritual Qi from time to time. Not only was his speed extremely fast, but the bay horse was also barely able to hold on. By the time the sky brightened, Lu Chen had already traveled 70 miles. ¡°Neighhh~¡± The bay horse neighed, and lines of blood suddenly appeared on its body. With a plop, it fell to the ground. Lu Chen used the momentum to leap more than ten meters away. He floated down. Ignoring the dead bay horse, he formed a hand seal and quickly cast the Circular Light. The silver-white needle spun, and Lu Chen¡¯s expression froze. ¡°Found it!¡± One side of the story, two sides of the story. Diancang Mountain was lush and verdant. It was a remnant of the Qingcang Mountain Range in the east. It was more than 100 meters tall and was located northeast of Fengpo City. As there were no spiritual veins or immortals here, only five families of hunters lived at the foot of the mountain. The sky was slightly bright. The fog was thick. The wall courtyard was pushed down, and more than ten families were already lying in pools of blood. Swords and sabers were on the men¡¯s bodies, and the women¡¯s clothes were torn. The hunting dogs were beheaded, and the cows and sheep were slaughtered. A bonfire was burning in one of the courtyards. Countless torches flickered on Diancang Mountain. Hundreds of soldiers surrounded the mountain to search for him. ¡°Yo, yo~¡± ¡°Ah!¡± A small figure moved through the dense forest. It pounced out like lightning and bit off the neck of a black-armored soldier. The person was still screaming, but the small figure had already begun to escape. ¡°Here, here¡­¡± ¡°Surround it, don¡¯t let it escape!¡± Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! When the arrow rain arrived, a few soldiers nearby immediately surrounded it. The small figure ran around and narrowly escaped death. Finally, it broke away from the pursuers and crawled into a cave at the top of the mountain in a sorry state. The soldiers were getting closer and closer. ¡°Yo, yo~¡± In the dark cave, the little figure staggered into the depths. There were two more cuts on its body, and a piece of flesh on its hind legs had been scraped off by the sharp arrows. A man in black came up to him. After taking two steps, that person fell to the ground again. Her chest was pierced by an extremely long arrow and was half embedded in her body. Blood seeped into her black robe and formed a blood line under her feet. She pulled off the cloak on her head, revealing a stunning face. It was Jiang Hong¡¯e. She forced herself to hold the little figure in her arms and pushed it out. With a desperate expression, she said, ¡°Yingying, hurry up and leave. Don¡¯t care about me anymore!¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox shook its head vigorously and circled around Jiang Hong¡¯e, unwilling to leave. ¡°It¡¯ll be too late if you don¡¯t leave now. Go!¡± With that, Jiang Hong¡¯e threw out a small green cloth bag and instructed, ¡°Take this back and hand it to him. I, Jiang Hong¡¯e, am innocent and don¡¯t owe anyone anything. Go! Cough, cough~¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox shed tears and picked up the cloth bag reluctantly. It turned back three times with every step and left the cave, leaving Jiang Hong¡¯e alone in the dark cave. Her expression¡­ became more and more desperate. Crackle. At the foot of the mountain, in the courtyard. The bonfire was burning, and cows and sheep were roasted. More than ten armored soldiers were sitting around, drinking the rice wine of the hunter¡¯s family and eating beef and mutton, laughing brazenly. ¡°Let¡¯s do it, let¡¯s do it!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll do our part later. We¡¯ll be able to report once we catch him.¡± ¡°Hehehe, boss, that person is still hiding. Perhaps it¡¯s a female fairy. That¡¯ll be fun~¡± ¡°Who cares who he is? After being hit by the Immortal-Shooting Crossbow, he won¡¯t be able to escape even if he has wings!¡± ¡°Hahaha, f*ck!¡± Lu Chen hid in the night with a cold expression and heard all the voices. In an instant, he was furious. He pinched his sword fingers and pointed with one hand. ¡°Sword Control Technique, Quick!¡± Whoosh! With a sword cry, the peach wood sword instantly left its sheath and pierced through the necks of the four people. Then, he twisted his fingers and let the peach wood sword pierce back and forth. Before everyone could react, eight people were killed by Lu Chen one after another. ¡°Enemy attack!¡± ¡°F*ck your grandmother!¡± ¡°Trash, die!¡± The remaining people grabbed their weapons and howled as they rushed towards Lu Chen. Lu Chen retreated and controlled the peach wood sword to attack again and again. In just a few breaths, only one of the fourteen soldiers survived. Bang! The man wore a tasseled helmet and ran with large strides. He smashed the peach wood sword away with his axe. With a furious roar, he suddenly threw the huge axe. ¡°Spinning Strike!¡± ¡°Buddhist Commandment Blade!¡± Lu Chen did not retreat. Instead, he advanced. The short blade at his waist was instantly unsheathed. He used all his strength to slash the axe away, and the short knife also shattered into pieces. When he saw the person¡¯s large hand wrap around him and pounce on him like a wild bear, Lu Chen reached out to grab the peach wood sword that flew back. He lowered his waist and went into a horse stance, slashing horizontally. ¡°Die!¡± ¡°Pfft~¡± The blade cut it in half, life and death in two. Lu Chen let out a sigh of relief. He stored the peach wood sword into his spiritual aperture and quickly ran towards the top of the mountain. ¡°Who?¡± Her voice was like a frightened deer. Jiang Hong¡¯e held a dagger in front of her neck, determined to die. Lu Chen slowly walked over, his figure appearing from the darkness. ¡°Hong¡¯e, it¡¯s me!¡± ¡°You¡­ you¡­¡± Tears welled up in Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s eyes as she sobbed silently. Lu Chen quickly stepped forward and supported her. He felt a chill in his heart when he saw the arrow pierced through Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s chest. The arrow was nearly two meters long, and there were vicious barbs on the arrowhead and tail. If he were to pull it out forcefully, it would make her chest become mangled. If that was the case, she would probably not be able to survive. The only fortunate thing was that the arrow had only pierced through her chest and did not hurt her heart. Jiang Hong¡¯e had also successfully cultivated her Qi. Although she had not forged her body, her body, which had been tempered by spiritual qi, was far from what ordinary people could compare to. She could still hold on for a while. ¡°Immortal-Shooting Crossbow?¡± ¡°Yes, the arrow is mixed with the stone powder of the Falling Immortal Stone. As long as I¡¯m hit, it¡¯ll be difficult for me to accumulate spiritual qi. I¡¯m like a mortal now. I have spiritual qi but I can¡¯t use it at all.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m here!¡± face. ¡°Mm~¡± Tears welled up in Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s eyes as she looked up at Lu Chen¡¯s determined Her calm heart felt as if a huge rock had been thrown into it. At this moment, waves rose and fell, and the blue waves rippled! Lu Chen formed a sword seal with his hand and summoned the peach wood sword with a trace of spiritual qi. Just as the sword cut into the tail of the arrow, the spiritual qi on it instantly dissipated. ¡°Tricky indeed.¡± Just as Lu Chen was about to try again, a series of battle cries came from outside the cave. Seeing that Jiang Hong¡¯e was getting nervous, Lu Chen comforted her. ¡°I killed their leader. There are only some miscellaneous soldiers left. I¡¯ll send them away first.¡± ¡°You¡­ you should be careful too.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Lu Chen helped Jiang Hong¡¯e sit down on a rock and walked out of the cave alone. His spiritual qi had just been exhausted, so he could only use his strength to kill the enemy. ¡°Kill, kill, kill!¡± Waves of soldiers rushed up the mountain. On this day, Lu Chen stood alone on the peak of the mountain and fought against a group of people with his bare hands. He killed until blood flowed and corpses were strewn all over the ground. There were more than 200 soldiers, but less than 20 escaped in the end! ¡°Yo, yo~¡± After the battle, a cry attracted Lu Chen¡¯s attention. He turned his head and saw the little fox hiding in a crack not far away, secretly looking at him. ¡°Come here!¡± Lu Chen grinned and waved at the little fox. ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox blinked its big eyes and wagged its little tail. It picked up a green cloth bag and turned around to enter the cave where Jiang Hong¡¯e was. Chapter 25 - Two Tigers, Theres Still Time Chapter 25 Two Tigers, There¡¯s Still Time ¡°This little guy.¡± Lu Chen could not help but laugh as he followed closely behind. ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox kissed Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s legs affectionately, its big eyes brimming with tears. Jiang Hong¡¯e was also surprised and delighted, but her injuries were not light and she could not hold the little fox in her arms. When she saw Lu Chen walking over, she was shocked. ¡°There¡¯s so much blood. Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Lu Chen shook his head. His back had been slashed, and his chest and left arm had been shot. Fortunately, it was only a light injury and was not a big deal. Lu Chen examined Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s injuries again and carefully probed. ¡°What material is this arrow made of? It¡¯s so hard.¡± ¡°Hundred-forged black steel. Thousand-forged can be used to refine magic artifacts.¡± ¡°No wonder.¡± Lu Chen nodded and frowned. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to break it. I¡¯ll recover some spiritual qi first. With my strength and the support of spiritual qi, I should be able to bend the barbs at the end of the arrow. I can try to pull the arrow out first.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll listen to you. Yingying is holding a storage bag in its mouth. There is gauze and medicine inside.¡± Lu Chen sat cross-legged on the rock, holding the spiritual sand in his hand. He began to recover his spiritual qi. Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s eyes sparkled as she glanced at Lu Chen from time to time. Without fear, there was only peace of mind. Because her injuries were too serious and she had lost too much blood, she quickly could not take it anymore. She leaned against Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder and fell asleep. ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox ran quickly in the dense forest. Lu Chen chased after it and shouted, ¡°Little fox, Hong¡¯e can¡¯t be left alone. Where are you taking me?¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox turned around and continued forward. Lu Chen could only continue to chase. Soon, the little fox stopped in front of a hidden cave halfway up the mountain. ¡°It¡¯s here?¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox nodded and brought Lu Chen into the cave. Roar! A roar suddenly sounded from the depths of the cave. The voice was dignified, but it revealed an unconcealable weakness. Lu Chen frowned slightly. ¡°Is it a tiger?¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox did not stop and continued to go deeper. After walking for more than ten meters, Lu Chen saw a figure. It was a black tiger. The black tiger was extremely tall. Even if it was lying down, it was close to half the height of a person. Its body was filled with arrows, and its lower body was bleeding. There were wounds all over its body. Roar! The black tiger sensed that someone was approaching and struggled to get up. With another plop, it fell into a pool of blood. Lu Chen understood that it should have been injured by the previous soldier. He approached carefully and said softly, ¡°I don¡¯t mean any harm.¡± ¡°Roar~~¡± Before he could finish his sentence, the black tiger suddenly jumped up and pounced at Lu Chen with its bloody mouth wide open. Lu Chen stepped aside and dodged the black tiger¡¯s attack. He turned around and saw the black tiger lying on the ground, motionless. ¡°Dead??¡± The little fox crawled out from the corner and climbed onto the black tiger¡¯s belly. It gestured with its little paws. ¡°Yo, yo~¡± Lu Chen seemed to be deep in thought. He took out his peach wood sword and cut open the black tiger¡¯s belly with the edge of the sword. He reached his hands in and pulled out five little tigers. They were completely naked. Four of them were obviously black, and one of them had sparse white fur. Unfortunately, three of them were already dead. Only one black and one white were left. With their eyes closed, they crawled around. Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! When Jiang Hong¡¯e woke up, it was already the afternoon of the next day. ¡°Where are we?¡± She forced herself to sit up from the bed and saw Lu Chen sitting at the head of the bed, teasing the two ugly little things with a finger. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief and placed a blanket against the wall. He helped Jiang Hong¡¯e up and explained, ¡°This is the hunter¡¯s house at the foot of the mountain.¡± ¡°Where are they?¡± ¡°They¡¯re dead.¡± ¡°I¡¯m the one who harmed them¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s eyes darkened. After experiencing life and death, she felt a sense of sadness. ¡°Life and death are up to fate. It¡¯s not your fault.¡± Lu Chen comforted her and asked with concern, ¡°Are you feeling better?¡± ¡°Much better. With the nourishment of spiritual qi, I¡¯ll be fine soon.¡± After a pause, Jiang Hong¡¯e realized that she had changed into a simple and elegant dress. Her eyebrows jumped. ¡°You changed it?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± ¡°You saw it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen what I should and shouldn¡¯t have seen. Anyway, I¡¯ve seen everything.¡± Lu Chen held Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s slender hand and scratched her palm, looking like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water. Jiang Hong¡¯e smiled like a flower and asked, ¡°Did you touch me?¡± ¡°Is it soft?¡± Lu Chen could not take it anymore. He averted his gaze and felt extremely guilty. Jiang Hong¡¯e tilted her head and rested it on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. Her thoughts drifted away as she muttered, ¡°Little man, you¡¯re making things difficult for me.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Did you know that when I was about to go to Fengpo City, I met Fang?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t hear her say it.¡± ¡°Me? I said that I plan to matchmake the two of you and make you a couple.¡± ¡°Do you know how she reacted?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°She agreed, but, little man, I regret it now.¡± There was a lot of information. Lu Chen could not handle it and mumbled, ¡°It¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s not like I can only marry one¡­¡¯ ¡°Hehehe~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s smile was like a blooming flower, and the waves rose and fell, almost affecting the wound on her chest. Lu Chen¡¯s eyes widened in worry. ¡°What a greedy little man¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e muttered to herself. She moved closer and winked at Lu Chen. ¡°Are you coming up or not?¡± Lu Chen almost spat out a mouthful of blood. He was speechless. ¡°You¡¯re still injured¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. Are you coming up or not? You only have one chance.¡± ¡°Of course, of course I am!¡± Lu Chen jumped onto the bed and pulled Jiang Hong¡¯e into his arms. They lay down together. The storm that she had imagined did not come. Jiang Hong¡¯e secretly opened her beautiful eyes. It was unknown if she was disappointed or touched. She gently rested her head on Lu Chen¡¯s chest and muttered, ¡°At least you have some conscience.¡± Lu Chen tightened his grip on the beauty in his arms and said gently, ¡°I¡¯ve already investigated your little secret. Your [Matchmaker] talent can speed up your cultivation. How can you lose your virginity so easily? You have a long life ahead of you. We still have a long way to go.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s eyes were hazy as she looked up at Lu Chen. She leaned against his chest and said, ¡°Little man, I¡¯m preparing to re-cultivate!¡± On this day, Jiang Hong¡¯e finally made up her mind. She transformed her Level Nine Qi Refinement cultivation into an Earth Elemental. There was no spiritual qi left in her body! Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, two days had passed! Tap, tap, tap~ Lu Chen rode his horse over. He circled around a new grave and slowly stopped in front of the courtyard at the foot of the mountain. Jiang Hong¡¯e pushed open the door and walked out. She was wearing a rough dress. Her beautiful eyes were filled with charm. Looking at the black horse that Lu Chen was riding, she said in surprise, ¡°Where did this horse come from?¡± Lu Chen dismounted and said with a smile, ¡°I picked it up. It should be the mounts of those soldiers. I happened to see them on the mountain just now and wanted to run, so I chased after them. With this mount, we can go back.¡± ¡°We¡¯re not leaving today?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll stay for another day. We¡¯ll go back tomorrow.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e cheered up. ¡°The food is ready. Come and eat.¡± ¡°Mm, mm!¡± Lu Chen dismounted from his horse and picked Jiang Hong¡¯e up. He laughed. ¡°Let¡¯s eat!¡± ¡°Put me down quickly. Damn man!¡± ¡°No, I won¡¯t let go. Hahaha!¡± Rough tea and plain rice. Cloth skirt and shirts. It made the old madam of the Red Chamber Garden experience a different atmosphere. The two of them sat opposite each other. Lu Chen ate a basin full of rice and asked, ¡°Hong¡¯e, you haven¡¯t gathered your spiritual qi yet?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e shoot and rolled her eyes. ¡°If I have spiritual picked up a piece of bamboo qi, I won¡¯t be bullied by you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s hard to say¡­¡± Lu Chen smiled smugly. ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e snorted and explained, ¡°The Earth Elemental is still fusing with the Spirit Aperture. It¡¯ll probably take a few days.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Seeing that Lu Chen was listening attentively, she casually asked, ¡°The rebels didn¡¯t go north, did they?¡± ¡°No, there¡¯s no sign of them heading north yet. Fengxian Town is safe for the time being.¡± At the mention of the rebels, Lu Chen¡¯s expression turned serious. Jiang Hong¡¯e was injured because of the rebels. After attending the auction that day, the entire Fengpo City happened to be surrounded by the rebels. Jiang Hong¡¯e was worried that the city would fall and was in a hurry to leave. She flew away with many cultivators. She didn¡¯t expect that the chaotic army would have an Immortal-Shooting Crossbow. Only then did she get hit and forcefully fly here with a mouthful of spiritual qi. However, she was caught up by rebels. Roar! Roar! Just as Lu Chen was eating, two little things, one black and one white, rolled over from under the bed, howling and begging for food. Chapter 26 - Riding the Wind on Sword, Exactly the Same Chapter 26 Riding the Wind on Sword, Exactly the Same ¡°Get lost!¡± Lu Chen raised his leg and kicked the little thing to the side. Jiang Hong¡¯e was soft-hearted. She glanced at Lu Chen and placed a drumstick into a small bowl on the ground. Roar! Roar! The two little guys wolfed down the food. In just two days, the two little tigers had grown bigger. They had grown from the size of fists to the size of bowls. They were cute and stupid. ¡°What are they? Spirit beasts?¡± ¡°Not really.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e was experienced and knowledgeable. She held one of them in her arms and explained, ¡°It¡¯s possible that their mother ate spirit herbs when she was alive. It seems that she has the bloodline of a spirit beast. They were born a mutant. If they are nurtured well, they have a chance to advance to a spirit beast. How about it? Do you want to keep them?¡± Mutants. It was a transitional species between wild beasts and spirit beasts. The next step was spirit beasts, and the step before this was wild beasts. Their strengths varied, like tigers and leopards. When it grew up, it could compare to some weaker spirit beasts. Lu Chen was a little tempted and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the situation with your little fox? It¡¯s so small and doesn¡¯t look like an ordinary fox.¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± When the little fox heard Lu Chen talking about it, it stuck its little head out from under the blanket and tried to glare at Lu Chen. Then, it lay down and continued to sleep in. ¡°It¡¯s a little vixen.¡± ¡°Demon?¡± ¡°Yes, the first level speaks the human language, the second level sheds its fur and horns, and the third level transforms into an impermanent being. I accidentally obtained Yingying and opened its spiritual aperture. It¡¯s currently refining the horizontal bone in its mouth and is about to enter the first level.¡± ¡°No wonder it¡¯s so smart.¡± Lu Chen came to a realization. Compared to human cultivators, animals had two paths to take. One was to open the Spirit Aperture like a human and absorb the aura of heaven and earth to transform into demonic qi. In the end, it would be reborn and be called a demon. It could cast various spells like a human. The other was to purify the bloodline and rebel against the ancestors, transforming the body into a divine beast. One was to become a demon by eating Qi. One was a Bloodline Spirit Beast. However, the Great Vast Dynasty had been around for a long time. Animals were not allowed to become spirits. Be it demons or spirit beasts, they were rare. They usually lived in the mountains and lakes. Except, with the world in turmoil, this situation would inevitably change. ¡°Are you going to raise him or not?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll raise one. Which one is a male.¡± ¡°They¡¯re all female.¡± ¡°Which one?¡± ¡°Black Tiger.¡± The next morning, Jiang Hong¡¯e tidied up, changed into a set of plain clothes, and walked out of the courtyard. From time to time, she would look back at the farmhouse that she had lived in for three days. There was a hint of reluctance in her eyes. Lu Chen led his horse over and asked, ¡°Why don¡¯t we stay a few more days?¡± ¡°No need. This place is too close to Fengpo City. If the rebels head north, we¡¯ll still have to leave. It¡¯s safer to return to Fengxian Town. When we go back, we can remind Fang and let her make more preparations. ¡°Might as well.¡± Lu Chen did not say anything else. He mounted his horse and extended his left hand. ¡°Come on, I¡¯ll pull you up.¡± They clasped their hands together and Lu Chen pulled Jiang Hong¡¯e into his embrace. He could not help but feel his heart flutter. ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re still doing evil~¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± ¡°Haha, giddyup!¡± Lu Chen laughed and galloped north. It took him two days to travel a hundred miles. On the evening of the 7th day of the 1st month, he finally saw the outline of Fengxian Town in the distance. Even so, Jiang Hong¡¯e was also very shaken. After all, she had no Spiritual Qi and was injured. She was only slightly better than ordinary weak women. It was obvious how she would be. Fortunately, with Lu Chen taking care of her, the journey was quite smooth. Tap, tap, tap~ The black horse slowly walked forward. Jiang Hong¡¯e was resting against Lu Chen. Her beautiful face could not hide her exhaustion. Lu Chen tugged at the cloak on his back and almost stuffed the beauty in his arms into his arms. He stretched out his hand and pointed, chanting in his heart: ¡°Open!¡± [Circular Light Upgrade Requirements]: [1: Five days of cultivation (5/5, achieved!)] [2: Five departed souls (5/5, achieved!)] [3: 20 grains of Spiritual Sand (20/20. achieved!)] [Sword Control Technique Upgrade Requirements]: [1: Three days of sword practice (3/3, achieved!)] [2: Three departed souls (3/3, achieved!)] [3: 10 grains of spiritual sand (10/10, achieved!)] [Requirements to upgrade Buddhist Commandment Blade:] [1: Five days of sword practice (5/5, achieved!)] [2: Five Soul Essences (5/5, achieved!)] [1] [Name: Lu Chen] [Identity: Temple Master of Changchun Temple/Revered Elder of Town Guards Mansion] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 2] [Spells: Circular Light, Mastery (Upgradeable!) +, Sword Control Technique, Mastery (Upgradeable!)+] [Saber Technique: Buddhist Commandment Blade, Mastery (Upgradeable) +] After the previous massacre, all the departed souls he needed had been satisfied. His cultivation level had unknowingly increased to the second level of Qi Refinement. Not only was his cultivation speed not slow, but it was also faster. He was already accumulating the third breath of Pure Yang. He was getting closer and closer to the Pure Yang Body. The Eternal Youth Technique and the Qi Cultivation Technique were still a few days away from cultivating. The Buddhist Commandment Blade had been upgraded a few days ago and had reached the Mastery stage. Now¡­ he could level up again. Without any hesitation, he reached out and tapped: ¡°Upgrade!¡± ¡°Upgrade!¡± ¡°Upgrade!¡± All kinds of insights appeared in his mind. Lu Chen sat on the back of the horse and silently digested what he had learned. After a long time, he let out a light breath and his eyes were as bright as stars. The stage of Mastery was the threshold of the Dao. After mastering the Circular Light, the range of exploration was increased to 50 miles. Moreover, the casting was simpler and the position was more precise. After mastering the Sword Control Technique, the changes were even greater. It could carry more than 200 kilograms. Within a hundred meters, he could command them as if they were his arms. It could be said that the current Lu Chen could completely fly on his sword. ¡°Good! That¡¯s great!¡± Lu Chen was excited. Flying in the sky and burrowing underground had always been his dream. Now that he could fly on his sword, he could come and go as he pleased. He could be considered to have a firm foothold in the Great Vast Dynasty. After he calmed down, he looked at the light screen again. [Name: Lu Chen] [Spells: Buddhist Commandment Blade, Perfection (Upgrade conditions can be activated, optional!)] ¡°Open!¡± [Buddhist Commandment Blade Advancement Conditions]: [1: Five grains of spiritual sand (Achieved!)] [2: 50 kilograms of flesh (Unachieved!)] [Requirements to upgrade Buddhist Commandment Blade]: [1: 10 grains of spiritual sand (Achieved!)] [2: A saber manual (Unachieved!)] [3: 50 kilograms of flesh and blood (Unachieved!)] There were two choices for the perfected Authentic-level Buddhist Commandment Blade. One was to advance it to the Secret level, and the other was to upgrade it to the Qi Refinement realm. Lu Chen was still inclined to upgrade it. Still, he was still short of a saber manual. Jiang Hong¡¯e didn¡¯t have any. Yes, he could find a concubine¡­ Ahem, ahem. He could look for Fang Yuqi to think of a solution. There were the most saber practitioners in the military, so this shouldn¡¯t be difficult. Tap, tap, tap~ The sound of horse hooves gradually stopped. The beauty in his arms slowly woke up. Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s eyes were hazy as she asked in confusion, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Oh, we¡¯re home.¡± ¡°We¡¯re home?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e leaned against the ground and sat up. The night was dark, and the tall southern city gate of Fengxian Town was right in front of her. There was a bonfire burning above the city gate, and she could vaguely see soldiers in armor walking back and forth on the city wall. south. One journey The line between life and death! Now that she had returned to Fengxian Town, Jiang Hong¡¯e couldn¡¯t help but feel a little emotional. Seeing that the city gate was tightly shut, she felt a little disappointed. ¡°The city gate usually won¡¯t open at night unless we call that Fang guy over. Let¡¯s spend the night outside the city.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Lu Chen smiled and pulled Jiang Hong¡¯e into his arms. Then, he stood up on the horse¡¯s back. His eyes lit up as he formed a sword seal with his hand and raised his head. ¡°Quick!¡± Whoosh! The sword chime resounded in all directions. Jiang Hong¡¯e cried out in surprise. She followed Lu Chen as he rode the wind on his sword and soared into the sky! The lights of myriad homes were on. It was like Way. the Milky Jiang Hong¡¯e stepped on the tip of the sword and looked around. ¡°So beautiful~¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s watch for a while longer.¡± Facing the night wind, the two of them hovered in the air for fifteen minutes before landing on the roof of the Red Chamber Garden. Lu Chen put away his peach wood sword and picked Jiang Hong¡¯e up by the waist. ¡°Hong¡¯e, tonight¡­ let¡¯s sleep on the same bed.¡± ¡°Mm~~¡± Lu Chen excitedly jumped into the third floor of the Red Chamber Garden, walked into the room, and walked around the screen. His body suddenly stiffened, and his eyes instantly widened. He saw a figure lying on the elegant couch. Her soft breasts were half-exposed. She was charming and enchanting! It¡­ it was exactly the same as Jiang Hong¡¯e in his arms! ¡°Who¡­ who are you?¡± [1] 40 taels of silver (40/40, achieved!) Chapter 27 - The Real and Fake Jiang Honge Chapter 27 The Real and Fake Jiang Hong¡¯e ¡°Who are you?¡± Lu Chen shouted angrily and shielded Jiang Hong¡¯e behind him. As Lu Chen roared, Jiang Hong¡¯e woke up from her sleep. When she saw Jiang Hong¡¯e behind Lu Chen, she was also furious and said coquettishly, ¡°Who are you? Why do you look exactly like me?¡± As she spoke, her breasts were voluptuous and captivating. Lu Chen was taken aback. He was almost scared out of his wits. It took him a moment to realize that the Jiang Hong¡¯e he was protecting was definitely real. The little fox and her aura could not be faked. The one in front of him was the fake one. Behind her, Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s beautiful eyes were filled with fear, surprise, doubt, and shock. Seeing that Lu Chen was not suspicious of her at all, she calmed down and said with a complicated expression, ¡°Who are you? Why are you pretending to be me?¡± ¡°Who are you? Why are you pretending to be me?¡± ¡°You¡¯re a fake.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a fake.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the fake one!¡± ¡°You¡¯re the fake one!¡± Her demeanor, behavior, appearance and voice. Other than the fact that their clothes were different, it was hard to tell if they were real or fake. ¡°The real and fake Monkey King?¡± Lu Chen seemed to be deep in thought. He reached out to hold Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s hand and looked coldly at her. The argument was very loud. Not long after, Qing He rushed in. When she saw the two Jiang Hong¡¯e, she was stunned. Qing He opened her mouth and said in fear, ¡°Young¡­ Young Master, what¡­ what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± Lu Chen comforted her softly and asked, ¡°When did this person come back after I left?¡± ¡°On the night of the third day of the first lunar month, she¡¯s been back for four days.¡± ¡°Nothing out of the ordinary?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s the same as Madam. There¡¯s nothing abnormal about her living and talking.¡± Lu Chen and Jiang Hong¡¯e looked at each other. Their hearts were connected, and they were both bewildered. The first level spoke human language, the second level shed fur and horns, and the third level transformed into an impermanent being. Could¡­ could it be a great demon who traveled the human world?? On the other side, Jiang Hong¡¯e saw that Lu Chen had subdued everyone. No matter what she did, he was certain that she was a fake. Even the two maidservants listened to him. She was furious and shouted, ¡°Take this!¡± As she spoke, she waved her hand and released a red light. ¡°Be careful!¡± Lu Chen carried Jiang Hong¡¯e and dodged. Qing He and Qing Cao were scattered on the spot. Their legs went soft and they fell to the ground, their faces flushed red. ¡°Sword Control Technique!¡± Lu Chen did not hold back anymore. With a wave of his hand, he released the peach wood sword. With a flash of sword light, he stabbed forward. ¡°Ah!¡± The woman cried out in pain. Her gauze clothes fell to the ground, but she did not care about her nakedness. She hurriedly rushed to the window and a red light flashed before she disappeared from the room. Lu Chen rushed to the window and saw the night sky outside. The other party was long gone. He returned to his room and put away the peach wood sword. He picked up the gauze dress and formed a hand seal. He chanted in his heart: ¡°Circular Light!¡± A blurry mirror appeared in his palm, and a black needle appeared in his left eye. Lu Chen waved his hand, and a bright red aura appeared from the gauze. After it entered the mirror, the silver-white needle began to spin. He waited for the needle to stop. Lu Chen revealed a thoughtful expression. ¡°Lu Chen, come here quickly.¡± ¡°Coming, coming.¡± Lu Chen threw down the gauze clothes and quickly walked into the screen. At a glance, he saw Qing He and Qing Cao lying on the bed. Their faces were red and they were laughing. Their small hands were scratching themselves. They were already wearing thin clothes, but now, they had almost torn themselves apart. The body parts were seen. It was thin. It was as erotic as it could be. Lu Chen took a deep breath and suppressed the ripples in his heart. Jiang Hong¡¯e stood helplessly at the side. When she saw Lu Chen¡¯s expression, she rolled her eyes and urged, ¡°Hurry up and help me.¡± ¡°Okay, okay~¡± Lu Chen went forward, picked up the two little girls, and placed them on the bed. Jiang Hong¡¯e hesitated. She glanced at Lu Chen and said, ¡°They must have been hit by some kind of aphrodisiac spell. If I had spiritual qi, I would be able to get rid of it with a Qianqing spell. It¡¯s troublesome now. Why don¡¯t¡­ you just take them in and use them to cultivate the Sunus¡¯s Secret Technique?¡± ¡°Um¡­¡± Lu Chen did not expect Jiang Hong¡¯e to be so valiant. As expected of Madam Jiang. He smiled awkwardly. ¡°Forget it.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e winked and asked, ¡°Why?¡± ¡°They¡¯re too young¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e clearly didn¡¯t believe him. She crossed her arms and stared at Lu Chen. ¡°You want the truth?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Lu Chen sat down on the bed and hugged Jiang Hong¡¯e in his arms. He said gently, ¡°The body tempering technique I cultivate is special. It¡¯s called the Eternal Spring Technique. I need to accumulate nine breaths of pure Yang energy to refine the Pure Yang Body. Once my primordial yang leaks, I¡¯ll stop advancing.¡± ¡°Hehehe~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e smiled brightly, her body trembling as she teased Lu Chen without restraint. ¡°How far have you gone?¡± ¡°The third breath of pure yang. It will become faster and faster. It will take at most two months.¡± ¡°It will be hard on these two girls.¡± As the two of them spoke, the two little girls came up from behind and rubbed against Lu Chen¡¯s back. ¡°I want to take a shower.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get you some water¡­¡± After taking a shower, the four of them lay on the bed. Jiang Hong¡¯e slept soundly, but the two little girls caused trouble through the night. They only fell asleep at midnight. When it was three in the morning, Lu Chen quietly got up. He put on his coat, got out of bed, opened the door, and went to the aisle on the third floor alone. ¡°Circular Light!¡± The needle in his palm spun and stopped, pointing in a certain direction. Lu Chen used the light of the glass lamp to spin around the Red Chamber Garden. There was no sound. Unknowingly, he arrived at the second floor. ¡°Hehe~¡± Extravagant sounds could be heard. Lu Chen quietly leaned against the door and secretly looked around. He saw a man and a woman playing a game on the big bed. However, there was a small red figure lying at the head of the bed with its mouth open, breathing in white air. It was as if the man and woman had not seen it. The man collapsed on the bed, snoring like thunder. ¡°It¡¯s useless! Soft wood!¡± The woman cursed as she tossed and turned in bed. ¡°Sucking Yang qi?¡± Lu Chen narrowed his eyes and revealed a thoughtful expression. Then, he quietly left. Not long after, the red shadow also left the room and scuttled around the aisle on the second floor. From time to time, it would enter a room. It was not until five o¡¯clock in the morning that it climbed up to the third floor. It turned right and entered a large room. Lu Chen quietly appeared and used his hand to pierce through the window paper. He leaned in front of the window and secretly looked inside. He saw that the room was shrouded in mist. A beautiful woman stepped into the bathtub naked and washed her body. She looked pitiful. It was exceptionally tempting. Lu Chen took a few glances and felt his entire body heat up. His blood was boiling and he felt like he was about to explode. ¡°I¡­ I can¡¯t take it anymore¡­¡± Bang! Lu Chen pushed open the door and strode in with red eyes. The woman did not seem surprised and stood up in the bathtub. Her figure was enchanting. It was breathtaking. She picked up a handful of water and threw it at Lu Chen. She smiled coquettishly. ¡°Come on, have fun~¡± The demonic sound filled his ears, and Lu Chen¡¯s desire intensified. He tore off his clothes and pounced on her. The woman¡¯s eyes flashed with pride, but she did not expect Lu Chen to punch the back of her neck. ¡°Mmm~¡± The woman panted and rolled her eyes. She fell into the bathtub and turned into a fox with fiery red fur. ¡°Hah!¡± Lu Chen sneered and muttered, ¡°Bewitching technique? Heh, that¡¯s all.¡± The two little girls had been tormenting him for half the night, but he could still sit still. What could a mere technique do to him? If it was Qi Refinement, he might really suffer a huge loss. Fortunately, he had mastered Body Tempering and had extremely strong control over his body. Moreover, he had the breath of pure Yang in his mouth, which was the most effective against these evil techniques. It was just a small spell. It was not worth mentioning! Lu Chen reached out and pulled the fox out of the bathtub. He closed the door and walked slowly to Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s room. He turned around the screen and saw Jiang Hong¡¯e lying on the couch in a daze. The two little girls were sleeping soundly in the innermost room. ¡°You¡¯re awake so early?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e came back to her senses and turned around to see Lu Chen walking in with a fox. ¡°And this is?¡± Lu Chen grinned. ¡°Miss Yiyi, the top courtesan of your Red Chamber Garden!¡± Chapter 28 - Heavenly Dao Oath, Yaoyaos Letter Chapter 28 Heavenly Dao Oath, Yaoyao¡¯s Letter ¡°What??¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, and her face turned pale. ¡°How is this possible?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the truth. You guys live on the left. I caught it in the room on the right on the third floor. It was injured by me previously and secretly absorbed the man¡¯s Yang qi on the second floor. It should be recuperating. It even dared to cast a spell on me. I almost fell into its trap.¡¯ ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡± In the end, Jiang Hong¡¯e was more willing to believe Lu Chen. She got off the bed with her bare feet, took the fox, and examined it carefully. Finally, she sighed. ¡°It¡­ it actually deceived me for three years. It seems to be only a first-stage¡­ demon?¡± ¡°Yes, she¡¯s most likely proficient in illusions.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s expression was complicated as she called out softly, ¡°Yingying, Yingying¡­¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox emerged from the bundle on the small bed at the side with its snow-white head. It let out a cry and jumped into Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s arms. Its little head rubbed against her chest. Roar! Roar! The two little tigers, who were sleeping, also woke up and crawled out of their bags with a roar. Jiang Hong¡¯e pointed at the red fox under her feet and asked, ¡°Yingying, do you know it?¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± The little fox shook its head vigorously, its big eyes filled with curiosity. ¡°It¡¯s the same one that turned into me last night, right?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°Fortunately, I didn¡¯t re-cultivate rashly back then. If that had happened, I¡¯m afraid I would have been affected by it. I don¡¯t know what my outcome would have been. Fortunately, I have you now.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e was both glad and afraid. She reached out her hand, which was holding Lu Chen¡¯s tightly, and her beautiful eyes seemed to overflow with tears. ¡°I¡¯m here. Don¡¯t be afraid!¡± ¡°Yo, yo~¡± Lu Chen wanted to pull Jiang Hong¡¯e into his arms, but he saw the little fox baring its fangs and brandishing its claws at him, as if saying, ¡°Go away, she¡¯s mine!¡± ¡°Hehe~¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e covered her mouth and giggled. Her face was charming, and her figure was flirtatious. Lu Chen was speechless. He really wanted to stuff the little thing back into his bag. This little thing was too clingy. Fortunately, it was a female. If it was a male, he would have crushed it to death long ago. Lu Chen asked curiously, ¡°How did this red fox get into the Red Chamber Garden?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a long story. Three years ago, there was a snowstorm. Many people in the surrounding villages were affected. At that time, hundreds of refugees entered the town. I saw that she was pitiful and saw that she was quite beautiful. My heart softened and I kept her in the Red Chamber Garden. Her surname is Chu and her name is Chu Ya. I felt that it didn¡¯t sound good, so I changed her name to Chu Yiyi. She¡¯s quite obedient. She usually stays quietly in her room and rarely goes out.¡± ¡°Mmm ~ ~¡± Just as Jiang Hong¡¯e said this, the red fox suddenly groaned and slowly woke up. She looked up and saw Lu Chen holding the peach wood sword in his hand. The tip of the sword was only an inch away from her neck. Her heart turned cold, and she subconsciously wanted to resist. ¡°Hmph!¡± Lu Chen snorted and said coldly, ¡°If you dare to cast another spell, I¡¯ll skin you alive!¡± ¡°Young Master, spare me.¡± The red fox suddenly trembled and knelt on the ground like a human. It hugged its forelimbs and kept kowtowing. Its voice was very pleasant and carried a natural charm. When Lu Chen heard this, the evil fire in his heart was ignited. He quickly suppressed it. Seeing that Lu Chen was unmoved, the red fox was smart. She turned around and kowtowed to Jiang Hong¡¯e. Tears streamed down her face as she cried miserably, ¡°Madam, please spare Yiyi¡¯s life. Yiyi knows her mistake.¡± They looked at each other. Lu Chen shook his head and said, ¡°You¡¯ve raised it for three years. It¡¯s up to you to decide. Kill it or let it go. It¡¯s up to you.¡± ¡°Madam, please spare me. Spare me. Yiyi won¡¯t dare to do it again.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e said coldly, ¡°What¡¯s your motive for infiltrating the Red Chamber Garden?¡± ¡°Yiyi¡­ Yiyi just wants to absorb more male yang qi and speed up¡­ my cultivation.¡± ¡°Did you kill anyone?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Why did you pretend to be me before?¡± ¡°Yiyi only saw how majestic Madam is usually. After I thought about it¡­ I want to show off too.¡± ¡°More than that, isn¡¯t it?¡± Lu Chen snorted and asked, ¡°I¡¯m afraid that after three years of cultivation, you think that you¡¯re capable enough and want to replace her, right?¡± The red fox was so frightened that it collapsed to the ground and sobbed. ¡°Madam, spare me, spare me!¡± Lu Chen continued to interrogate, ¡°Where is Chu Ya now? Did you kill her? Is that right?¡± ¡°Wu wu wu~~¡± The red fox broke down and sobbed. ¡°I originally wanted to save her, but when she saw that her parents had died, she had the intention to die. She bumped into the Ciba tree and died. I didn¡¯t kill her. Boohoo, I didn¡¯t kill her!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s expression softened as he smiled at Jiang Hong¡¯e. ¡°Hong¡¯e, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s a black-hearted person. You haven¡¯t completed your Qi Refinement yet, and I can¡¯t protect you at all times. Why don¡¯t you let it stay by your side as a guard? It seems to be quite capable, so it should be able to do it.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e rolled her eyes. ¡°What are you planning? Hmph! Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know.¡± Lu Chen felt inexplicably guilty and retorted, ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Little Fox Chu Yiyi swears to the heavens that she is willing to serve Jiang Hong¡¯e as her master. She will be a slave and a servant for the rest of her life. When the master dies, the slave will die, when the master is humiliated, the servant will die. She will be diligent and sincere. If she breaks this oath, the heavens will not tolerate her. She will be plagued by calamity and her physical body will be destroyed. Her true spirit will no longer exist!¡± The red fox made a heavenly oath and became Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s demon pet. The entire third floor of the Red Chamber Garden almost became a fox¡¯s den. The Heavenly Dao had a spirit. The oath of the Heavenly Dao was extremely solemn to cultivators, and it couldn¡¯t be casually sworn. Once it was blurted out, one had to agree to the oath, and if one violated it, then the Heavenly Dao wouldn¡¯t tolerate it and would be plagued by calamity. Supposedly, a sip of water could choke someone to death. Lu Chen had not been cultivating for long and had not seen it with his own eyes. Seeing Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s solemn and secretive expression, he could see the weight of it. He made up his mind not to make a vow in the future. ¡°Madam!¡± The red fox raised its little head and opened its mouth slightly, as if it was about to cry. ¡°Mm!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e nodded gently and reminded her, ¡°Don¡¯t absorb Yang qi anymore. Not only will the demonic qi be mixed, but it will also distort your temperament. It¡¯s really not the right path.¡± ¡°Yiyi will remember!¡± The red fox nodded seriously and looked at Lu Chen beside her. She stood up and bowed. ¡°Master!¡± ¡°Ahem.¡± Lu Chen coughed awkwardly and muttered, ¡°Don¡¯t call me that. It¡¯s weird.¡± The red fox was stunned for a moment. She turned around and turned into a delicate woman. Although her appearance was slightly inferior to Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s, she was definitely a one in a million beauty. It could only be said that she was worthy of being the top courtesans of the Red Chamber Garden. She bowed to Lu Chen. ¡°Greetings, Young Master!¡± ¡°Ahem, ahem!¡± Lu Chen coughed dryly and said awkwardly, ¡°Get dressed¡­¡± ¡°Hehehe~¡¯ ¡°Hehe~~¡± ¡°A bunch of demons.¡± Lu Chen persevered for a moment and fled. After leaving the Red Chamber Garden, he muttered, ¡°The two little girls are too much. They didn¡¯t even wake up after such a big commotion. It seems like they were quite tired last night¡­¡± He shook his head gently. Seeing that the sky was bright and there were no pedestrians on the streets, Lu Chen quickly walked out of the town. After searching for a while, he finally found the big black horse that he had left outside last night. He led the big black horse all the way to the Changchun Temple. As soon as he reached the door, he saw a few slips of paper stuffed into the gap between the door and the door. He reached out to pull out the slips of paper and flipped them open one by one. His expression gradually darkened. ¡°Brother Daoist, Yaoyao steamed buns. Brother is not at home~¡± ¡°Grandpa hit Yaoyao today. It hurts!¡± ¡°Brother Daoist, where are you? When are you coming back? Yaoyao misses you.¡± ¡°Grandpa is crazy. He¡¯s kneeling on a rock. I¡¯m so scared¡­¡± ¡°Are you there?¡± ¡°Brother, Grandpa is moving¡­¡± Chapter 29 - Selling Meng Yao, Buddhist Commandment Blade Advancement Chapter 29 Selling Meng Yao, Buddhist Commandment Blade Advancement ¡°Yaoyao¡­ Lu Chen turned his head to the side and saw a bamboo basket quietly placed under the eaves in the corner. The gauze on it had been blown away by the wind, and there was only one bun in the shape of a rabbit left. Lu Chen picked up the bamboo basket and pinched it. The steamed bun was hard. ¡°At least two days.¡± He did not enter the temple again. He carried the bamboo basket and walked quickly to the street. Soon, he arrived at Yaoyao¡¯s door. Knock, knock, knock! Creak! The courtyard door was not closed tightly. Lu Chen walked in and called out softly, ¡°Yaoyao, Yaoyao, are you here?¡± No one responded. Lu Chen quickly searched all the rooms and found that there were many traces of furniture being moved and some commonly used items were missing. ¡°They moved.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart sank slightly as he stopped in front of a room. This should be Meng Yao¡¯s father¡¯s study room when he was still alive. There were many books scattered around, and some cheap rice paper was piled on the old table. Lu Chen walked forward, and his pupils constricted. He saw some messy handwriting on the paper. ¡°I don¡¯t want to die!¡± ¡°I want to live!¡± ¡°Live! Live! Live!!¡± ¡°What should I do?¡± ¡°God? Immortal? Ghost?¡± There were three large words written on the top piece of paper: ¡°Sell Meng Yao!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s expression darkened. He put down the bamboo basket in his hand and formed a hand seal. He muttered in a low voice, ¡°Circular Light!¡± The black needle in his left eye appeared. Lu Chen carefully looked around and saw that in the entire room, other than the aura of tables and chairs, there was no sign of life. Yaoyao¡¯s aura was also absent from the bamboo basket. Now that he had mastered the Circle Light Technique, he could observe the residual aura within two days. Unfortunately, Yaoyao had left for more than two days. ¡°What should I do?¡± It wasn¡¯t easy to find someone in the Fengxian Town where there were 50,000 people. Lu Chen left the courtyard and ran all the way to the Town Guards Mansion. When he saw the soldiers outside the manor, he immediately asked, ¡°Is General Fang in the residence?¡± ¡°The general isn¡¯t here. She went to the town barracks early in the morning.¡± The Town Guards Mansion was the center of the entire Fengxian Town. Usually, there were only 200 soldiers stationed there. The remaining 2,000 people, except for some who were on duty, were usually trained in the town barracks. Fang Yuqi was in charge of the entire town barracks. Although she had the help of her subordinates, she would still make a trip there every few days. ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Chen did not waste his breath and ran towards the town barracks. When he arrived at the town barracks in the southwest corner of Fengxian Town, he found that it was bustling with noise. A monthly competition was being held there. Lu Chen used the Revered Elder Token to pave the way. After some delay, he finally saw Fang Yuqi, who was practicing her sword in a secluded place. She was wearing white armor, a tassel helmet. She looked valiant and heroic. The sword was like a flying crane. Peach Blossom immediately took out her spear and held a military talisman in her sleeves! Seeing Lu Chen walk over, Fang Yuqi put away her sword stance. She frowned and said unhappily, ¡°Where have you been these past few days? I couldn¡¯t find you no matter how hard I tried.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a long story. Lu Chen smiled awkwardly and said seriously, ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it when we have time. Yuqi, do me a favor first.¡± ¡°What favor?¡± ¡°Help me find a little girl.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Fang Yuqi sheathed her longsword and gave Lu Chen a hard look. She grumbled. ¡°You only know how to fool around.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He raised his sleeve to wipe the sweat off her forehead, but Fang Yuqi avoided him. Lu Chen smiled awkwardly and explained, ¡°It¡¯s not what you think¡­¡± He immediately told her about Meng Yao. Fang Yuqi¡¯s expression softened. ¡°I¡¯ll give the order later. We¡¯ll be able to find her in three days at most.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief and did not push his luck. Although three days was a long time, there was nothing he could do. If he were to search for it himself, he might not be able to find it even after ten days or half a month. ¡°You can go now.¡± Fang Yuqi turned around and started to chase him away. Lu Chen understood that this silly girl was still angry at him. He immediately said, ¡°One more thing.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°When¡­ are we getting married?¡± Swoosh! In an instant, Fang Yuqi¡¯s face turned red. She looked flustered and shy. She no longer looked like a female general. She pretended to be stupid and said, ¡°W-what marriage?¡± ¡°Hmph, Hong¡¯e said that you agreed.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t listen to Jiang¡¯s nonsense.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. I took it seriously.¡± ¡°You¡­ you¡­ ¡°Yuqi, you¡¯re almost 20 years old, right?¡± ¡°Mm~¡± ¡°You¡¯re not young anymore. You can¡¯t delay any longer. The old man is still waiting to hold his grandson¡­¡± With that, Lu Chen laughed and ran back the way he came. ¡°You¡­¡± Fang Yuqi was so embarrassed that she stomped her foot and shouted, ¡°Lu Chen, take my sword!¡± ¡°Ouch!¡± On this day, Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi fought three rounds in a row and lost three times. He was killed until he threw away his armor. He was sore and weak. Fang Yuqi used the Thirteen Flying Crane Swords and said proudly, ¡°You want to marry me? Hmph, wait until you defeat me!¡± Lu Chen left the town barracks dejectedly. Suddenly, he grinned and muttered, ¡°What a silly girl¡­¡± A book appeared in his hand. It was called ¡°Mountain-Breaking Slash¡±, an Ordinary-level saber technique in the army. It was given to him by his concubine¡­ Ahem¡­ Fang Yuqi. The night was hazy. The jade rabbit rises high. Lu Chen returned to the Changchun Temple. At the door, the big black horse was still tied under the eaves. When it saw Lu Chen walking over, it subconsciously took a few steps back. Lu Chen raised his hand, and the big black horse instantly became vigilant. He smiled and comforted it. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, won¡¯t kill you!¡± Roar! Roar! Just as the big black horse heaved a sigh of I relief, it saw a small black head emerge from Lu Chen¡¯s arms. ¡°Neighhh~¡± The big black horse was scared out of its wits. It struggled with all its might and almost pulled down the gate. Fortunately, Lu Chen grabbed the reins in time and suppressed the black horse with one hand. Roar! Roar! The little black tiger blinked and shrank back into Lu Chen¡¯s arms. Lu Chen opened the door and led his horse into the temple. He threw the hundred kilograms of pork on his shoulder to the ground with a bang and grinned. ¡°Heh, I can level up again!¡± [Requirements to upgrade Buddhist Commandment Blade]: [1: 10 grains of spiritual sand (Achieved!)] [2: A saber manual (Achieved!)] [3: 50 kilograms of flesh (Achieved!)] [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 2] [Saber Technique: Buddhist Commandment Blade, Perfection (Can advance!)+] ¡°Advance!¡± Swoosh! The flesh and blood dissipated, and the spiritual sand was exhausted. The perfected Authentic-level Buddhist Commandment Blade began to advance. Lu Chen closed his eyes tightly and stood still. All kinds of saber moves flashed through his mind before finally converging into one. Lu Chen suddenly opened his eyes and exhaled. ¡°Saber Drawing Art!¡± Saber Drawing Technique was a Level 1 Ordinary-level technique. It only had one technique, Saber Drawing. One slash to determine victory and defeat, one slash to determine life and death! Although there was one move, it was split into two steps. The first step was to nurture the saber and accumulate power. The saber was in the sheath and was constantly nurturing and accumulating power. The longer the accumulation time, the greater the power. The second step was to draw the saber and kill it. Otherwise, when the saber was destroyed, the momentum would be broken! Not only did it need to accumulate power again, but it would also backfire on him. If he could kill the enemy and feed it with blood, the saber aura would become even stronger. ¡°What a fierce Saber Drawing Technique!¡± Lu Chen fell into deep thought. It was a pity that his dagger had been destroyed. He could only find another one to raise tomorrow. He fed the remaining pork to the little black tiger and began to cultivate at the side. ¡°Ha!¡± ¡°Ha!¡± It was not until late at night that Lu Chen carried the little black tiger back to his room to sleep. Lying on the bed, he felt that the blanket on his body was wet and carried a faint moldy smell. He tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. ¡°Sigh~~¡± Chapter 30 - Ghost, Bride Chapter 30 Ghost, Bride After wrapping the little black tiger in the blanket, Lu Chen put on his clothes and quietly left the Changchun Temple. He followed the sound and chased after it. Not long after, saw the team again. On the dark street, wild horses held the banners. Monkeys lifted the palanquin. he The black sheep beat the gong to clear the way. The yellow weasel played the suona, and the wild boars lined up as guards of honor. They stood up on their hind legs, and their brocade robes were embroidered with jade satin. They beat and beat, and it was lively. ¡°It¡¯s neither human nor ghost. What the hell is it?¡± Lu Chen hid in the shadows and secretly looked around. Suddenly, he saw a figure not far away. It was Fang Yuqi, who had just left in the afternoon. The other party was dressed in white and held a long sword in her hand. She was still disguised as a man. Only then did Lu Chen remember. Fang Yuqi had taken one of his three nether talismans. He quietly walked forward. ¡°Yuqi~¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Fang Yuqi nodded lightly, her brows furrowed as she continued to size up the bridal escort team. ¡°Can you tell what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Hard to say.¡± Fang Yuqi shook her head and explained, ¡°I¡¯ve flipped through a lot of ancient books over the past few days. I¡¯ve seen it with my own eyes today, but I¡¯m still not completely sure. However, it¡¯s just some demons and ghosts.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the details?¡± ¡°Ghosts, or wraiths.¡± Lu Chen was deep in thought. He didn¡¯t know much about the two, but he knew that they usually had a common characteristic. They would die if they saw the light. Therefore, they usually only had one night to live. It followed life and death. However, these things were clearly different, so he slowly shook his head. ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed a little different¡­¡± Unable to figure out the other party¡¯s background, the two of them did not dare to interfere rashly. They followed the bridal escort team and soon arrived at a remote place. The surroundings were barren, and there was only a dilapidated temple. Lu Chen said in surprise, ¡°Land temple?¡± ¡°Yes, it was abandoned two years ago. It seems that the old temple attendant died half a year ago.¡± ¡°Are there people here?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s expression changed, and he suddenly became worried. Three words kept appearing in his mind like a nightmare. ¡°Sell Meng Yao!¡± ¡°Sell Meng Yao!¡± ¡°Sell Meng Yao!¡± Fang Yuqi saw that Lu Chen¡¯s expression was not right and hurriedly asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°I-I¡¯m fine.¡± Lu Chen came back to his senses and muttered, ¡°I hope it¡¯s not Yaoyao¡­¡¯ At this moment, the bridal escort team finally stopped in front of the temple door. The blowing sound stopped for a moment, and two monkeys carrying the palanquin passed through the dilapidated temple door and walked straight in. Lu Chen was a little nervous as he clenched his fists. Fang Yuqi glanced at Lu Chen and frowned slightly. Then, her cherry lips parted slightly. ¡°It¡¯s out.¡± Lu Chen hurriedly looked over and saw two monkeys carrying a small figure out. The figure was wearing a paper wedding dress with a red veil on her head. Her figure¡­ matched Yaoyao¡¯s! ¡°Yaoyao?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s heart tightened. For some reason, the little figure broke free from the restraints of the two monkeys and jogged to escape. After taking two steps, the monkeys caught up to her again. As she struggled, the red veil on her head suddenly fell off. Instantly, a small face was revealed. Her eyebrows were curved, and her face was round. Her lips were red, and her teeth were white. There was a drop of cinnabar between her eyebrows. Although she was not old, she had a spiritual aura. ¡°It¡¯s not Yaoyao!¡± Lu Chen let out a long breath and completely relaxed. Yaoyao was thin and small. Her cheeks were a little sunken, and her frontal bone was not plump. Although this person looked a little similar to Yaoyao, she was much prettier than Yaoyao. She was also slightly older. It was a completely different face. The little girl was forcefully stuffed into the paper palanquin. The big red palanquin slowly turned around, and the sound of blowing and beating sounded again as it returned north. At this moment, the small window on the palanquin suddenly opened. It reflected a small face. She looked around, her big eyes filled with loneliness. She sobbed, ¡°Where¡¯s Brother? Why didn¡¯t Brother come to send me off? We made a pinky promise¡­¡± Boom! Lu Chen¡¯s mind exploded as he roared, ¡°Let go of that girl! Let go of that girl! Let go of that girl!¡± His voice was still echoing in the night when the peach wood sword appeared in Lu Chen¡¯s hand. He held the hilt of the sword and strode towards red palanquin, shouting angrily, ¡°Sword Control Technique!¡± With a thought, it was as if a hundred swords had been born. The peach wood sword carried layers of illusions and was wrapped in spiritual light. It flew quickly and pierced back and forth, piercing through the beast shadows one after another. Yaoyao cried and laughed. She took the opportunity to jump off the red sedan chair. Wearing a paper red wedding dress, she quickly ran towards Lu Chen. ¡°Brother, Brother Daoist!¡± ¡°Yaoyao!¡± Lu Chen was also overjoyed. He opened his arms and wanted to carry Yaoyao. When the two figures touched, they suddenly passed through each other¡¯s bodies. ¡°Brother~¡±! ¡°Yaoyao!¡± The two of them turned around, momentarily at a loss! ¡°Be careful!¡± Fang Yuqi shouted, and the longsword in her hand suddenly flew up. The sword flew out and stabbed at Lu Chen¡¯s back. Lu Chen hurriedly turned around and saw the beast shadow that he had pierced with the peach wood sword. He was actually unscathed! For a moment, he was both shocked and scared! One had to know that his peach wood sword was a magical artifact that could exorcize ghosts and evil. ¡°Ji ji ~¡± The four monkeys carrying the palanquin were furious. They jumped up and down, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws as they pounced at Lu Chen. Fang Yuqi¡¯s sword stabbed down, but the monkey only paused for a moment before scratching Lu Chen¡¯s face. Lu Chen dodged. He reached out to grab the flying peach wood sword and swept it horizontally. ¡°Die!¡± The monkey should have been cut in half at the waist, but the other party¡¯s body only paused for a moment before returning to normal. Lu Chen was shocked and instantly slashed out more than ten times. Every sword was hit, and every sword was unharmed. There was a slight delay. The four monkeys had already surrounded Lu Chen. One of them bared its teeth and stretched out its claws to grab Lu Chen¡¯s abdomen. Before Lu Chen could dodge, the monkey staggered and passed through his body. There was no damage at all! ¡°This¡­¡± Lu Chen simply stopped dodging and allowed the four monkeys to scratch his body. All of them did not harm him. At this moment, Fang Yuqi ran over with two torches and quickly explained, ¡°They¡¯re ghosts. They should be afraid of fire.¡± As she spoke, she casually smashed them, causing sparks to explode and sending a monkey flying. Except, the monkey did not seem to be injured. After getting up, it pounced again. ¡°It¡¯s most likely not an ordinary ghost!¡± Fang Yuqi¡¯s brows were tightly knitted together. She suddenly felt that this was extremely troublesome. She turned her head and saw that the other beast shadows had also pounced forward. There were more than ten beasts, each of them baring their fangs and brandishing their claws. Not only did they pounce on the two of them, there were also two yellow weasel ghosts who took the opportunity to sneak attack Yaoyao and chase her back and forth. Lu Chen took a torch and quickly walked forward. With two blows, he sent the weasel flying. Yaoyao hurriedly squatted on the ground and trembled. ¡°Yaoyao is scared!¡± ¡°Afraid of fire?¡± ¡°Mm, mm~¡± Seeing Yaoyao nod, Lu Chen¡¯s heart sank and he quickly took a few steps back. Only then did Yaoyao stand up with a pale face. In just a moment, the two torches were extinguished one after another, but the dozen ghosts still did not retreat. ¡°Yaoyao, run!¡± Lu Chen roared and blocked the ghosts with Fang Yuqi. Yaoyao, wearing a paper wedding dress, ran into the night wind in a panic. She ran further and further away, occasionally looking back. ¡°Ji ji~¡± A monkey wanted to chase after him, but Lu Chen caught up in a few steps. He was furious and spat out, ¡°Go to hell!¡± Dark red airwaves surged as half of the [Pure Yang Breath] poured out and spat on the monkey¡¯s face. ¡°Ji ji~¡± The monkey let out a miserable scream and scratched its face with its claws, causing its face to be mangled. It wailed and rolled on the ground. After struggling for a moment, it turned into a wisp of green smoke and completely dissipated! Chapter 31 - Two Strands of Black Hair Turning White, A Little Red Sand Turning into Wedding Coin Chapter 31 Two Strands of Black Hair Turning White, A Little Red Sand Turning into Wedding Coin The other ghosts were frightened. They ran away from Lu Chen in fear, but they were unwilling to leave. They confronted each other. Fang Yuqi took the opportunity to escape and said in surprise. ¡°What was that?¡± ¡°Pure Yang Breath.¡± ¡°Are there anymore?¡± ¡°It won¡¯t take more than a few.¡± Lu Chen shook his head. He had spat out half a mouthful just now and could not take it back at all. Now, there were only two mouthfuls left. If he had no choice, he would rather not use them. The two sides were in a deadlock for more than an hour, and more than ten ghosts carried the empty palanquin away. Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief and said, ¡°Yuqi, go to the dilapidated temple and take a look. If there are any living people, capture them directly. I¡¯ll go after Yaoyao. We¡¯ll meet at the Changchun Temple!¡± ¡°Okay! Fang Yuqi didn¡¯t waste any time. She threw a jade pendant to Lu Chen and hurried toward the ruined temple. ¡°Yaoyao!¡± Lu Chen shouted all the way as he chased after Yaoyao. In the middle of the night, lights lit up one house after another, causing a series of barking. From time to time, soldiers patrolling the night would come forward to ask. After Lu Chen took out the jade pendant, he left respectfully. ¡°Yaoyao!¡± ¡°Yaoyao!¡± Lu Chen searched for Yaoyao along the way, but he did not see her anywhere. By the time he left Yaoyao¡¯s empty home, it was already past four in the morning. He returned to the entrance of the Changchun Temple. He immediately heaved a sigh of relief. He saw Yaoyao curled up in a corner under the eaves of the Changchun Temple. The paper red wedding dress on her body rustled in the night wind. She looked tiny. She was so helpless and pitiful. ¡°Yaoyao!¡± ¡°Brother~¡± Yaoyao raised her head in surprise and delight. ¡°Yaoyao!¡± Lu Chen quickly stepped forward. The two palms, one big and one small, touched, but they could not feel each other. Yaoyao suddenly lowered her head, tears welling up in her big eyes. ¡°Brother, is Yaoyao dead?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s body trembled slightly. He forced a smile and comforted her. ¡°Life and death are just a formality. Since Yaoyao can see Brother, in Brother¡¯s eyes, Yaoyao has always been alive.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Yaoyao seemed to understand, but she didn¡¯t feel so sad anymore. At some point, Fang Yuqi appeared behind Lu Chen. Her beautiful eyes were red, as if she had just cried. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fang Yuqi did not say anything. She pulled Lu Chen to the side and whispered, ¡°The young lady had suffered a lot when she was alive.¡± Lu Chen was silent. ¡°Is there someone in the temple?¡± ¡°No, it took too much time to stop the ghosts. They might have already escaped.¡± ¡°He can¡¯t escape. What¡¯s going on with Yaoyao?¡± Fang Yuqi glanced at Yaoyao and said in a low voice, ¡°Yaoyao¡¯s situation is very special. She should have been turned into a little wraith by someone.¡± ¡°Wraith¡­¡± The corners of Lu Chen¡¯s mouth trembled as he asked, ¡°She¡¯s going to dissipate at dawn?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°No, Yaoyao can¡¯t disappear!¡± Lu Chen paced back and forth in deep thought. Fang Yuqi looked at Lu Chen seriously, as if this was the first time she had met this little Daoist. She looked forward to him saving the little girl. Seeing Lu Chen stop, she hurriedly asked, ¡°There¡¯s a way?¡± ¡°I have a clue.¡± Lu Chen took a deep breath and explained, ¡°If the ghosts survive, Yaoyao will. I can track them. I should be able to find something.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not long before dawn. There¡¯s not enough time.¡± ¡°Then there¡¯s only one way.¡± Lu Chen reached into his pocket and took out the two nether talismans he carried with him. Without further ado, he brought Yaoyao and Fang Yuqi into the Changchun Temple. The night was dark. The dark moon hung high in the sky. Fang Yuqi and Yaoyao hid in the room and quietly looked outside. They saw Lu Chen standing in the middle of the courtyard, blowing the fire and lighting up a nether talisman in his hand. The nether talisman burned, and green smoke curled into the netherworld! In an instant, a dark, sinister, twisted, and terrifying atmosphere filled the Changchun Temple. Meng Yao was trembling in fear, and Fang Yuqi¡¯s eyes were wide with shock. In midair, the green smoke converged into a terrifying face. Its eyes were like the blood-red moon, and there was a sinister horn on its head. Its two long eyebrows were like a winding river that fluttered. ¡°Who is it? Who is summoning me?¡± A dull sound echoed in the Changchun Temple. A heavy pressure landed on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. He quickly lowered his head and knelt on the ground. ¡°Greetings, great¡­ great Immortal Venerable!¡± ¡°Which servant are you?¡± As the voice sounded, Lu Chen felt a gaze on him. He hurriedly prostrated on the ground and respectfully said, ¡°I am Yuanzhen. Greetings, Immortal Venerable.¡± ¡°Yuanzhen? He seems to be a monk.¡± ¡°I¡­ I have renounced asceticism.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s the aura of the Ghost Retribution. Why did you summon me?¡± ¡°Reporting to Immortal Venerable, this humble servant held a ceremony today. Digging the eyes, cutting off the tongue, digging out the stomach, welcoming the bride, the wild horse carrying the banner, the monkey carrying the palanquin, the black sheep beating the gong to open the way, the weasel¡­¡± ¡°So long-winded. Did something happen to my grievance food?¡± ¡°Sure enough, it¡¯s him.¡± Lu Chen came to a sudden realization and hurriedly said, ¡°Yes, Immortal Venerable. Immortal Venerable¡¯s grievance food has been taken away by evil people.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a grievance food. If it¡¯s gone, it¡¯s gone.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I will definitely carry out more sacrifices. However, that person doesn¡¯t seem to be simple. The grievance food he stole hasn¡¯t dissipated. Instead, it can continue to live.¡± The face in the air seemed to be interested in this. Its two long eyebrows trembled as it said in a muffled voice, ¡°How did that person do it?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem to be troublesome. He didn¡¯t use any treasures.¡± ¡°Oh, other than this Immortal¡¯s Rebirth Spring Water, it should have completed the ghost marriage ceremony and transformed the grievance food into a vengeful spirit.¡± Rebirth Spring Water. Ghost marriage ceremony! Lu Chen¡¯s heart trembled as he said, ¡°Reporting to Immortal Venerable, there¡¯s chaos in Fengpo City in the south. Fengxian Town will also be in chaos. I plan to take advantage of the chaos to offer all the women in Fengxian Town to the great Immortal Venerable as grievance food.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± The human face laughed loudly. One of his long eyebrows drooped down and gently tapped between Lu Chen¡¯s brows. He said happily, ¡°Alright, alright. I didn¡¯t misjudge you. This is your reward. I look forward to more grievance food. The more, the better. Hahaha!¡± Lu Chen stood up expressionlessly. He took off his belt and doused the half-burnt nether talisman with the urine of a virgin. ¡°How¡­ despicable!¡± The laughter stopped abruptly. The face was about to flare up when it suddenly collapsed. It dissipated completely. In the room, Fang Yuqi¡¯s eyes widened. She spat lightly and hurriedly looked away. Her handsome face was dyed with a layer of red. She was embarrassed and shy. of Fang Yuqi led Yaoyao out of the room. Six pairs eyes looked at each other. Fang Yuqi¡¯s expression was complicated as she said, ¡°You¡¯ve decided?¡± ¡°Mm!¡± ¡°Ghost marriage?¡± ¡°Ghost marriage!¡± After a round of work, it was already five o¡¯clock in the morning. There was at most an hour before dawn. There was a piece of white paper pasted on the door of the Changchun Temple. Two candles were lit on the offering table. A white candle. A red candle. Jiang Hong¡¯e rushed over from the Red Chamber Garden with Fang Yuqi as a witness. Lu Chen was dressed in wedding attire. He wrote his birthday and name on the dragon sticker that he had rushed to make. He also wrote the two words ¡°Meng Yao¡± on the phoenix sticker, as well as the date of life and death. Then, both sides exchanged the Dragon Phoenix Invitation. Yaoyao put on the red veil again and stood side by side with Lu Chen in the shadows that the candlelight could not reach. Her pretty face was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. ¡°Brother~¡± ¡°Yaoyao, don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here!¡± Chapter 32 - Nether Artifact and Human Skin Chapter 32 Nether Artifact and Human Skin Jiang Hong¡¯e wiped the corners of her eyes and shouted coquettishly, ¡°A bow¡­¡± ¡°Second bow¡­¡± After that, the ceremony was completed. The sky¡­ was also bright. The last wisp of shady wind blew into the main hall and extinguished the candlelight. Lu Chen staggered to his feet. On his temples, two strands of black hair turned white. Clang! Clang! A red coin fell to the ground. Meng Yao was crying and laughing at the same time. Between her eyebrows¡­ a little cinnabar turned into wedding coin! ¡°Is it worth it?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e covered her red lips with her delicate hands. She was already sobbing uncontrollably. Fang Yuqi was also quietly wiping her tears. Her eyes were red. Lu Chen did not answer. He held the two women¡¯s hands. Fang Yuqi looked flustered, but she did not withdraw her hand. Lu Chen extended his right hand towards Meng Yao. ¡°Brother~¡± Meng Yao raised her head and stretched out her left hand. The two palms, one big and one small, got closer bit by bit. Then¡­ they touched. In an instant, Lu Chen smiled. ¡°It¡¯s worth it!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e and Fang Yuqi followed behind. Lu Chen held Meng Yao¡¯s hand as they walked out of the room. The sunlight shone on Meng Yao¡¯s body. The paper wedding dress rustled and the red veil on her head dissipated with the wind. A red coin appeared out of thin air between her eyebrows. It shone brightly and covered the morning sun. Meng Yao was transforming. Red mist rose¡­ and dispersed. Yaoyao appeared in Lu Chen¡¯s eyes again. The red coin between her eyebrows became even more dazzling. The paper wedding dress turned into a red cloth wedding dress. She was still young. But she tied her hair into a bun. Her lips were red. Meng Yao¡¯s appearance became even more exquisite. There was a kind of childish and mature charm. At this moment, Meng Yao had completely transformed from a wraith into a [Vengeful Spirit]! Lu Chen asked, ¡°Yaoyao, are you afraid of the sun?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not afraid, but¡­ I hate it!¡± Yaoyao pouted and her small body flashed. She appeared in the shadow beside Lu Chen at an extremely fast speed. Even Lu Chen could see double. He looked dazed. He reached out to touch the red coin between Yaoyao¡¯s eyebrows and asked, ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Red wedding coin!¡± Yaoyao raised her head and took off the red coin from between her eyebrows. She placed it in Lu Chen¡¯s large hand. Lu Chen examined it carefully and saw that it was the size of a pinky. It was round on the outside and square on the inside. The word ¡°blessed¡± appeared on the front, and the word ¡°wish¡± appeared on the back. It was both mysterious and exquisite. Lu Chen also saw three inconspicuous lines on the money. There were three Nether Marks! He was also happy. This red wedding coin was Meng Yao¡¯s Companion Nether Artifact. It was of the same level as the peach wood sword magical artifact with three Dao patterns. ¡°There you go.¡± Lu Chen returned the red wedding coin to Yaoyao, but she didn¡¯t move. The red wedding coin automatically imprinted itself between her eyebrows. Jiang Hong¡¯e and Fang Yuqi walked up to Meng Yao with a nether talisman in their hands and looked her up and down. Meng Yao was a little shy and bowed timidly. ¡°Sister!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s tears turned into a smile when she heard her call her ¡°Sister.¡± She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a mandarin duck handkerchief and said coquettishly, ¡°She¡¯s a lovely girl.¡± As she spoke, she stretched out her hand to touch Meng Yao¡¯s tender little face. However, her slender hand passed through her face. She was stunned for a moment before she hurriedly said, ¡°Fang, you should try it too.¡± Fang Yuqi tried to stretch out her jade-like hand and even gathered a trace of Spiritual Qi on her finger. And yet, she could not touch it at all! The two of them looked at Lu Chen in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± Lu Chen had no choice but to reach out and touch Meng Yao¡¯s little face. It was soft, smooth, and felt very good to the touch. Meng Yao¡¯s face was red from Lu Chen¡¯s touch, and her flawless face was like a ripe red apple. ¡°Brother~¡± Meng Yao stomped her foot, and the red wedding dress spun. In an instant, she disappeared without a trace. ¡°Eh, where did she go?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e had yet to cultivate her Spiritual Qi, so she could not sense Meng Yao¡¯s presence at all. Fang Yuqi¡¯s eyes widened as she turned to look at Lu Chen¡¯s long hair. In his hair, Meng Yao timidly stuck out her small head, which was the size of a fingertip, and said shyly, ¡°Sister, Yaoyao is going to sleep~¡± As she spoke, she hid in Lu Chen¡¯s long hair and did not show her face again. For a moment, the atmosphere was a little silent. Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s expression was complicated. She muttered, ¡°You¡­ are her husband.¡± ¡°She¡­ is my bride!¡± Fang Yuqi did not sleep the entire night and returned to the Town Guards Mansion alone. Lu Chen sent Jiang Hong¡¯e back to the Red Chamber Garden and ate five bowls of beef noodle soup on the street. Then, he walked alone to the dilapidated temple from last night. In front of the temple, there were already two soldiers guarding it. Lu Chen took out the jade pendant that Fang Yuqi had given him last night and walked in smoothly. There were a total of five houses in the dilapidated temple, and four of them had already collapsed. Only the main hall in the middle could shelter them from the wind and rain. ¡°Brother~¡± Meng Yao landed on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. It was the size of a thumb, and the red coin between her eyebrows blocked the sunlight. Her small body trembled slightly, as if she was recalling the past. ¡°Yaoyao, wait outside for a while. I have something to deal with.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Meng Yao nodded her little head. With a flash of her body, she appeared on a stone block not far away and waited. Lu Chen walked in and immediately saw the old wooden bed in the corner that was about to fall apart. It was covered with a white cloth, and blood seeped out, forming a small figure. ¡°Circular Light!¡± With a hand gesture, a black needle appeared in Lu Chen¡¯s left eye. All the auras appeared in front of him. The main hall was a little empty. There were some miscellaneous items piled in the corner and some daily necessities beside them. In front of them was a decapitated statue of the Land God, as well as an offering table and a crooked incense altar. Lu Chen¡¯s gaze swept past and he walked to the back of the statue. There lay a black stone. It was the size of a bowl and looked like a human figure sitting cross-legged. It looked strange and had the most gray aura on it. Lu Chen waved his hand, and a wisp of Qi entered the mirror on his left hand. The silver-white needle spun, stopped, and pointed in a direction. Crack! Crack! Whoosh! The flames started burning in the land temple, burning brighter and brighter, quickly engulfing the entire temple. Lu Chen walked out of the temple with a black stone in his hand. This black stone looked like a human and had nine holes on it. It looked very strange. Yaoyao sat on his shoulder and whispered. ¡°Brother, this is¡­ this is the stone that Grandpa has been kowtowing to.¡± ¡°Do you hate him?¡± ¡°No!¡± The little girl shook her head, and a layer of mist appeared in her big eyes. ¡°Grandpa is crazy. It¡¯s not Grandpa who hurt Yaoyao.¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Meng Yao was kind-hearted, but Lu Chen would not allow him to live. He only comforted her. ¡°Yaoyao has become Brother¡¯s wife. From now on, we¡¯re the closest people to each other.¡± ¡°Mm~¡± Meng Yao nodded her head vigorously, feeling both embarrassed and happy. Just as Lu Chen was about to chase after him, he turned around and saw Fang Yuqi walking over with a group of soldiers. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to rest? Why are you here again?¡± ¡°I¡¯m worried, so I came to take a look.¡± ¡°Worried about me?¡± ¡°Smooth-tongued.¡± Fang Yuqi glared at Lu Chen and asked, ¡°Any leads?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll lead the way. You lead your people.¡± ¡°Okay! Lu Chen cast the Circular Light and pointed the way. The group passed through the streets and alleys, walked past half of Fengxian Town, and finally stopped in a remote alley not far from the southern city wall. At the corner of the wall, a figure was lying motionless on the ground. Whoosh! Fang Yuqi unsheathed her sword and rushed forward. With a flick of her sword, she lifted the figure up. His clothes were still swaying on the tip of the sword when something fell to the ground. It was¡­ a human skin! Chapter 33 - Shroud Monster Chapter 33 Shroud Monster ¡®Grandpa!¡± Meng Yao¡¯s big eyes darkened, and her small body hid in Lu Chen¡¯s long hair. ¡°Enter!¡± With a wave of Fang Yuqi¡¯s hand, ten soldiers lined up and rushed towards the house opposite. After a round of inspection, Fang Yuqi asserted, ¡°His identity should be Yaoyao¡¯s grandfather, Meng Jiu. Only his clothes and skin are left. His bones and flesh are gone. It doesn¡¯t seem to be done by a human. It should be the work of a ghost.¡± ¡°General, we found two more bodies!¡± The shouts of the soldiers came from the front. Lu Chen burned Meng Jiu¡¯s skin and walked into the courtyard with Fang Yuqi. In the courtyard, a middle-aged man was lying on the ground facing the sky. A large piece of flesh was missing from his neck, as if something had bitten him. Even his throat bone had been bitten off. His eyes were widened. He died with grievances! Lu Chen narrowed his eyes and sized him up. Then, he followed Fang Yuqi into the room. In the boudoir, on the elegant bed, a twenty-eight-year-old woman died miserably. Her eyes were gouged out, and her tongue was torn out. Most of her tongue was cut off, and her face was covered in scratches. She was dressed in a paper-like red wedding dress, and the internal organs in her abdomen were gone. There were traces of being licked by wild beasts. ¡°Brother, there¡¯s an older sister living in that body.¡± The two of them looked at each other and Lu Chen said, ¡°It should be a wraith. Looks like¡­ there will be ghosts coming to welcome the bride tonight.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Fang Yuqi nodded solemnly and asked, ¡°Yaoyao, can you communicate with the older sister inside?¡± Yaoyao¡¯s little body swayed and flew out from Lu Chen¡¯s long hair. She landed on the corpse¡¯s head and shook her little head. ¡°Sister fell asleep and will only wake up at night.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s gaze shifted. He reached out to pick up the small bowl on the tea table by the bed and realized that there was some brown liquid at the bottom of the bowl. He sniffed it and muttered, ¡°Smells like medicine.¡± ¡°I smelled it when I walked in the door. It¡¯s a blood supplement. I drank it when I was young.¡¯ ¡°Circular Light!¡± Lu Chen chanted and formed a hand seal. A black needle appeared in his left eye. ¡°Any leads?¡± ¡°Yeah, there was a third person last night.¡± Lu Chen nodded. He reached out and grabbed a dark gray aura from the edge of the bowl. After injecting it into the mirror on his left hand, the silver-white needle began to spin. After stopping, he pointed in a direction again. ¡°Yaoyao, follow me. Let¡¯s go!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the group of people chased after him again. Not long after, Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi appeared at a crossroad. People came and went from all directions. Not far away, there was a pharmacy. Three words were written on the plaque in front of the door: Ji Chun Hall. ¡°Phew.¡± Lu Chen took a deep breath and canceled the Circular Light. He pointed at the pharmacy and said, ¡°It¡¯s in there!¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go gather my men first. Wait for me first. Don¡¯t act rashly.¡± ¡°Okay! Seeing Lu Chen nod, Fang Yuqi didn¡¯t say anything else and quickly ran towards the Town Guards Mansion. Since Lu Chen had nothing to do, he might as well take the opportunity to inquire about the situation in Ji Chun Hall. ¡°Uncle, whose pharmacy does this Ji Chun Hall belong to?¡± ¡°Leave me alone!¡± ¡°Brother, I want to ask about something.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± ¡°Auntie, may I ask¡­¡± ¡°Pfft, am I that old?¡± Lu Chen lowered his head and looked at the long robe he was wearing. He suddenly remembered that he had not worn a Daoist robe for a few days. This long green robe was bought for him by Qing He. ¡°I can¡¯t just rely on my looks.¡± Lu Chen muttered and turned to walk into the tea shop opposite Ji Chun Hall. ¡°Boss, give me a bowl of hot tea!¡± ¡°Guest, please wait a moment!¡± The person who replied was an old man in his fifties. His back was already bent, but his legs were still nimble. He walked over with a pot of hot tea, and his weathered face tried to squeeze out a dry smile. After the old man filled the cup with tea, Lu Chen took out the remaining two copper coins from the sealed space and gently placed them on the table. ¡°I want to ask about something.¡± ¡°Feel free to ask.¡± The old man¡¯s smile became much more sincere as he quietly took the copper coin away. ¡°What¡¯s the situation in Ji Chun Hall opposite?¡± ¡°Young mister, are you sick? Are you looking for a doctor?¡± ¡°Just asking.¡± ¡°Oh, this Ji Chun Hall is the Xu family¡¯s ancestral signboard. It has been passed down for three generations. Its medical skills are really extraordinary. When the medicine is used, the illness is cured. All the neighbors are here to treat the illness. The effect is obvious. It¡¯s just¡­ Hehe, it¡¯s not cheap.This Ji Chun Hall is now passed down to the fourth generation. There is the father, Xu Shilin, to suppress the pharmacy, and his son, Xu Hanwen, to sit in the hall¡­¡± The old man was a talkative man. He didn¡¯t stop talking. Lu Chen yawned and interrupted, ¡°Old man, did someone go on a house call yesterday?¡± ¡°A house call?¡± The old man thought for a moment and replied, ¡°My sleep is light. I really do know. About four o¡¯clock in the morning, someone knocked on the door. From the conversation, it seems that someone suddenly fainted. It was Old Physician Xu Shilin.¡± ¡°Xu Shilin?¡± Lu Chen seemed to be deep in thought. He turned around and saw the crowd on the street making way in panic. Groups of soldiers in armor and sharp weapons were running over. Each of them was like a calf, and there were a hundred of them. The leader, Fang Yuqi, was riding a tall black horse. White-armored and tasseled helmet. She was majestic. ¡°Hey, hey, hey. Sir, you haven¡¯t had your tea yet¡­¡± Lu Chen quickly walked out of the tea shop and waved his hand. ¡°Yuqi, over here!¡± ¡°Neighhh~¡± The black horse raised its leg and stopped in front of Lu Chen. Lu Chen hurriedly said, ¡°Ji Chun Hall, Xu Shilin!¡± Fang Yuqi waved her hand and ordered, ¡°Break through the door and capture Ji Chun Hall¡¯s Xu Shi Lin!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The guards obeyed. There were a lot of soldiers. Groups of soldiers rushed towards Ji Chun Hall. The workers at the door scrambled to the front hall. With a bang, the soldiers smashed the door and surged in like a tide. Lu Chen followed Fang Yuqi into Ji Chun Hall. Many people were already kneeling in the front hall. ¡°Who¡¯s Xu Shilin?¡± Fang Yuqi shouted, and the entire place fell silent. A middle-aged man in his thirties suddenly trembled and hurriedly said, ¡°Greetings, General. Xu Shilin is my father.¡± ¡°Where is he now?¡± ¡°My father went out for a consultation last night and returned at dawn. He¡¯s¡­ resting in the backyard.¡± ¡°Search!¡± Tap, tap, tap~ Groups of soldiers ran towards the backyard. Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi followed closely behind. They suddenly stopped in their tracks. When they turned around, they saw that the middle-aged man wanted to slip away through the front door. They frowned. ¡°Hold on!¡± The middle-aged man stopped and said with an embarrassed smile, ¡°What can I do for you, sir?¡± ¡°Your name is Xu Hanwen?¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯m Xu Hanwen.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not worried that something will happen to your father. Instead¡­ you plan to slip away?¡± ¡°N-no.¡± At this moment, a red coin appeared out of thin air and hit Xu Hanwen¡¯s forehead. Xu Hanwen staggered and a huge bump appeared on his forehead. Meng Yao placed her small hands on her hips and pointed at him. ¡°Brother, he¡¯s a bad guy!¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Two sword chimes sounded one after another. The peach wood sword appeared out of thin air and stabbed into the other party¡¯s chest. Fang Yuqi was slightly slower, and her long sword flew out and stabbed into the other party¡¯s shoulder. Both swords hit the target. It didn¡¯t even penetrate his body and only penetrated an inch into his flesh. ¡°Hehe¡­ Hehe~¡± Xu Hanwen let out a hoarse laugh. He swept his right arm in front of him and sent the two swords flying. There was blood on the wound. Instead, it was pitch-black. ¡°I¡¯m so hungry!¡± Xu Hanwen roared at the sky. Two black claws pierced through his chest and tore him in half. The human skin fell to the ground and a monster jumped out. Its face was ferocious. Its back was bent. Its entire body was covered in black scales, and a terrifying mouth occupied half of its head. Its mouth was filled with white fangs, and its bloody eyes rolled. Evil, brutal! At the same time, a putrid smell of decay filled the air. Chapter 34 - Vajra Shows His Might, Veteran Strikes Chapter 34 Vajra Shows His Might, Veteran Strikes ¡°Ahhhh!¡± The ordinary people in the front hall screamed in fear and ran around. Two soldiers raised their shields and resolutely blocked the exit. ¡°Hehe~~¡± The monster let out a terrifying cry. It stretched out its right arm and crushed the head of a patient. It stuffed it into its mouth haphazardly. Its mouth was filled with blood. Its long arm supported itself on the ground and it rushed to the exit. Boom! The claws hit the shield, and the two soldiers, who were like small giants, rolled on the street. It was unknown if they were dead or alive. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± Fang Yuqi shouted. She reached out to catch the flying sword and took a step forward, stabbing at the monster¡¯s back. Bang! The monster suddenly turned around and swung its half-foot-long claws, clashing with the long sword. Fang Yuqi seemed to have suffered a heavy blow and took a few steps back. The monster took the opportunity to rush out of Ji Chun Hall. At this moment, the soldiers who were running towards the backyard finally turned back. The leader, Zhang Kui, was an old acquaintance of Lu Chen. He threw a piece of human skin on the ground and reported, ¡°General, he¡¯s dead. All that¡¯s left is a piece of human skin.¡± ¡°Got it. Bring people to chase after it immediately. Don¡¯t let the ghoul escape.¡¯ ¡°Yes!¡± Zhang Kui led his men and rushed onto the street. Lu Chen thought for a moment and asked, ¡°That¡¯s a ghoul?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fang Yuqi took a deep breath and explained. ¡°It¡¯s like a corpse and a ghost. It feeds on corpses and is not afraid of sunlight. However, this ghoul is a little special. It can actually wear human skin. It should have a special talent. It¡¯s not weak. Be careful later.¡± ¡°Okay, be careful too.¡± Lu Chen nodded and left Ji Chun Hall with Fang Yuqi. The streets were in a mess. Many people had died. Fang Yuqi mounted her horse. Lu Chen was surprised. ¡°Not riding a sword?¡± ¡°The Thirteen Flying Crane Sword Technique that I specialized in is about to reach perfection. I haven¡¯t practiced much in the Sword Control Technique. I¡¯m only proficient in it now and can¡¯t ride a sword yet. Giddyup!¡± Fang Yuqi¡¯s pretty face was slightly red as she spurred her horse to chase after the ghoul. ¡°No wonder.¡± Lu Chen was deep in thought. Fang Yuqi had the talent [Sword Show], and her talent in swordsmanship was unquestionable. [Thirteen Flying Crane Swords] was an Authentic-level spell, one level higher than the Sword Control Technique. Ordinary people could practice it for their entire lives, but she was already close to perfection at such a young age. As expected of his little wife¡­ Ahem, ahem! ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Lu Chen performed a sword technique with his hand. The peach wood sword flew half a circle in the air and suddenly landed under his feet. It lifted Lu Chen and soared into the sky. However, his speed was not fast. He could only barely follow behind Fang Yuqi, who was riding a horse. ¡°Brother, we¡¯re flying!¡± Meng Yao blinked her big eyes and lowered her head to look at the scene below. The red coin between her eyebrows shone brightly. ¡°Mm.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s long hair fluttered in the wind as he nodded with a smile. He formed a sword finger with his hand and focused on controlling the peach wood sword. His current speed was already at its limit. It was already not easy for him to fly with a weight of more than 50 kilograms. It was unrealistic to want to be faster. At the very least, he had to level up the Sword Control Technique. ¡°Wu Feng!¡± ¡°Shadow Split!¡± ¡°Remove the armor!¡± ¡°Pear blossoms!¡± At the front, Fang Yuqi had already caught up with the ghoul. With the help of the soldiers, she abandoned her horse and fought. She used the Thirteen Flying Crane Swords consecutively, each move sharp. Along the way, the long street was in a mess. ¡°ROAR!¡± The ghoul was not at a disadvantage. As it fought, it retreated. It suddenly exploded and pounced on the soldier who was blocking it. It pulled with its ferocious long arm. ¡°Pfft!¡± He and his armor were torn apart on the spot. ¡°Flying Crane!¡± Fang Yuqi was enraged. She let go of her longsword, which was like a white rainbow, and stabbed it half a foot deep into the ghoul¡¯s chest. Just as she was about to step forward, she saw two corpses smashing toward her, and she hurriedly dodged them. Bang! The ghoul took the opportunity to slap away the longsword. It stomped on the ground and suddenly struck Zhang Kui, who was rushing over, until he vomited blood and was sent flying. It was unknown if he was dead or alive. It quickly jumped out of the encirclement and jumped towards a two-story building on the side of the street, wanting to escape. ¡°Stop it!¡± Fang Yuqi shouted. Lu Chen quietly fell from midair. He held the peach wood sword tightly with both hands, and the veins on his arms bulged. A sword¡­ slashed down from above. ¡°Down!¡± Bang! Spiritual light exploded. The peach wood sword split open the scales on the ghoul¡¯s head and sank two inches into its flesh. ¡°Roar~¡± The ghoul cried out in pain as if it had been hit in the head. With a bang, it smashed into the street. Lu Chen floated to the top of the pavilion and formed a sword seal with one hand. ¡°Go!¡± The peach wood sword combined with Fang Yuqi¡¯s longsword and stabbed towards the ghoul¡¯s eyes. However, it was sent flying by another claw. His opponent was badly injured, but it didn¡¯t show any signs of panic. It kept retreating as it fought on the side of the road. Lu Chen didn¡¯t dare to get close to it easily. He flew in the air and cooperated with Fang Yuqi. He controlled the peach wood sword to attack from time to time, leaving fine wounds on the ghoul¡¯s hard scales. Black blood splattered everywhere. After passing through three streets, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him. ¡°Stop!¡± At Fang Yuqi¡¯s command, the soldiers retreated one after another. Surround but not attack! Lu Chen retracted his sword and landed on the roof of a house by the street. He frowned slightly and saw a person standing in the middle of the street with his head lowered. He was a small figure with a bald head and was dressed in a dark yellow monk robe. In his small hands, he was playing with two glass beads. Roar! The ghoul roared and charged, getting closer and closer. That person suddenly raised his head, revealing a small face and¡­ a pair of withered eyebrows. ¡°Huang Mei¡¯er!¡± Lu Chen murmured, and the two glass beads fell to the ground with a thud. Huang Mei¡¯er took half a step back, bent his legs slightly, and clenched his small fists. Roar! The golden light was dazzling. The little baldy turned into a bronze statue and threw a punch. Bang! Huang Mei¡¯er punched the ghoul in the face. The ghoul¡¯s entire face was deformed, and its body spun as it smashed into an inn by the street, causing screams and exclamations. Bang! Bang! Huang Mei¡¯er walked forward step by step. He bent his legs slightly and jumped into the inn with a bang. Boom! Bang! Bang! The sound of an intense battle rang out. It was not until the entire inn collapsed that the figures of the two sides appeared in front of everyone again. The two of them fought. Fist to fist, close combat. They fought all the way into the distance Wherever they went, holes appeared on the streets and houses collapsed one after another. ¡°Get lost!¡± After fighting for fifteen minutes, the ghoul finally broke free from Huang Mei¡¯er. With a Heart Piercing Kick, it kicked Huang Mei¡¯er dozens of meters away and limped towards the north city gate. It turns out that they were already not far from the north city gate unknowingly. ¡°Don¡¯t rush!¡± Just as Lu Chen was about to stop her, Fang Yuqi suddenly opened mouth and pointed at the north city gate. Lu Chen turned around. her An old man was already standing at the entrance of the north city gate. The old man¡¯s eyes were half-closed and his back was straight. His skinny hands were holding a sheathed saber. Although his body was thin and weak, his entire body was filled with a majestic aura. He went head-to-head with the ghoul. ¡°Roar~~¡± The ghoul roared and lunged at the old man. The old man closed his eyes and stepped forward. The scabbard fell to the ground. The old man dragged his saber and walked. The more he walked, the faster he became. He suddenly opened his eyes. ¡°Kill!!!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the long saber circled his back and slashed. A jet-black saber radiance shot out from the tip of the saber, pressing forward with indomitable will. A gully that was more than 100 feet long appeared on the flat ground. Golden spears and iron horses. Sand and stones flew everywhere. The ghoul took a few steps forward and suddenly fell to the ground. Its body¡­ was cut in half from its chest. The old man stopped. His white hair was desolate. The long saber in his hand shattered, and he held the hilt of the saber in his hand. He slowly closed his eyes and died on the spot. Chapter 35 - I Want Those Eyes Chapter 35 I Want Those Eyes ¡°Formidable! Formidable!¡± The soldiers were filled with respect. They pounded their chests with their left hands and tapped the ground with the weapon in their right hands again and again. There was reverence in their eyes, but there was also heat and yearning. ¡°This slash¡­¡± Lu Chen opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. This blade was too terrifying. Not only him, but even Fang Yuqi would have a hard time dodging it. It would simply kill whoever it slashed. ¡°A Desperate Strike.¡± Fang Yuqi wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and explained, ¡°He¡¯s a veteran and has already cultivated General¡¯s Bane to an extremely deep level. Although his combat strength has been greatly reduced in his old age, he still has one saber move. With one saber move, he can release all the Bane¡¯s Energy that he accumulated. It¡¯s a desperate strike. They¡¯re veterans who have fought for half their lives and are also the foundation of Fengxian Town.¡± With that, Fang Yuqi waved her hand. ¡°Elaborate burial!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The soldiers stepped forward, their iron armors thick. A group of soldiers carried the old man¡¯s body and left. Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi walked towards the ghoul together. The ghoul¡¯s body was broken in half, but it was not dead. Its lower body twisted, and its upper body crawled back and forth with its arms. Before Fang Yuqi could make a move, Lu Chen¡¯s peach wood sword flew out first and stabbed into the ghoul¡¯s eye socket. ¡°Roar~~¡± With a wail, the ghoul from Fengxian Town finally died. ¡°Amitabha!¡± A Buddhist proclamation sounded. Great Priest Ben Ming walked over from afar with Huang Mei¡¯er. Huang Mei¡¯er¡¯s [Vajra] talent had already disappeared and returned to his original appearance. He didn¡¯t seem to be injured. He just lowered his head and played with the two glass beads in his hand. ¡°What can I do for you, Great Priest?¡± Because of Yuanzhen, Lu Chen did not have a good impression of the Ku Chan Temple. The last time he told Fang Yuqi, he had set up the Ku Chan Temple and killed a few of them. This time, he did not look good either. ¡°You flatter me.¡± Great Priest Ben Ming put his palms together and looked sad. ¡°Heaven has the virtue of giving birth to all living beings. This ghoul had killed countless people. This poor monk wants to bring the corpse back to the Ku Chan Temple to recite the Rebirth Mantra for seven days so that the dead can rest in peace as soon as possible. Please allow me, General.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Fang Yuqi hesitated. This ghoul was special. It might have some secrets on it. However, Huang Mei¡¯er had contributed previously, so it was not easy for her to reject it. She was in a difficult position. Lu Chen did not show any expression and bowed. ¡°Great Priest, you¡¯re right. I had also contributed a little. I want to recite the Supreme Scripture of Salvation of Misery for a few days to expiate the souls of the dead. Please don¡¯t be stingy and give me some.¡± Fang Yuqi almost laughed out loud. With a straight face, she pretended to be in a difficult position for a while and said, ¡°In that case, each of you can have half.¡± Just as Great Priest Ben Ming was about to speak, Lu Chen beat him to it. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do my best. Since I came first, I¡¯ll handle the upper body of this ghoul.¡± Great Priest Ben Ming lowered his eyes. He was speechless for a moment. At the side, Huang Mei¡¯er suddenly raised his head and said naively, ¡°Master, I want those eyes.¡± Huang Mei¡¯er played with a pair of scarlet eyes and left. The two halves of the ghoul¡¯s corpse were left to Lu Chen, and the storm calmed down. Soon, night fell. Lu Chen returned to the Changchun Temple. Only now did he have the time to pay attention to the screen in front of him. [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 2] [Spell: Transportation Technique, Uninitiated (Upgrade conditions can be opened!)] Among the spells, there was another one, [Transportation Technique]. This was obtained from the human face last night. The exact power was unknown, but it was an Authentic-level transportation spell. ¡°Open!¡± [Transportation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: One skeleton (Unachieved!)] [2: Cultivate for a day (Unachieved!)] [3: Five Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡°Skeleton?¡± Lu Chen thought of the ghoul¡¯s corpse. After dinner, Lu Chen brought the little black tiger to the Town Guards Mansion without any obstructions and met Fang Yuqi. ¡°Yuqi, did you find anything?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Yuqi shook her head and pushed open a room with Lu Chen. There was a long table in the middle of the room. On the long table lay the corpse of the ghoul that had been cut in half. In the night, it looked especially terrifying. Fang Yuqi explained, ¡°I had someone check it this afternoon. There was nothing on it. The scales were too thick, so it was not convenient to dissect it.¡± ¡°Mm, forget it if you didn¡¯t find anything.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not completely nothing. This set of scales can at least be made into armor. Its defense is not bad.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not too bad. Leave the rest of the skeletons for me.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Just as the two of them were about to close the door and leave, Lu Chen stopped in his tracks and his ears twitched. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a sound.¡± Lu Chen retreated again and sized up the ghoul¡¯s corpse repeatedly. His eyes narrowed as he said, ¡°Look at its forehead.¡± Fang Yuqi turned around and saw that the ghoul¡¯s forehead was collapsing bit by bit. ¡°Be careful!¡± There was a flash of gold, and a small insect-shadow crawled out from between the ghoul¡¯s eyes. It was a cicada, a golden cicada with wings on its back and six legs on its belly. It spread its wings and flew around the room. Lu Chen said in surprise, ¡°What is this, a spirit worm?¡± ¡°It looks like a Two-Winged Golden Cicada.¡± Fang Yuqi frowned and suddenly widened her eyes in surprise. ¡°The Golden Cicada has no eyes. This is a spiritual herb!¡± As she spoke, she reached out and pushed open the door. The night wind blew in and the golden cicada spread its wings and flew out of the room. The two of them hurriedly chased after it and saw the golden cicada land in the flowerbed outside the house. In an instant, it took root on the ground. A green grass grew out. Its leaves were like zen wings, growing larger and larger. In just a dozen breaths, a golden flower bloomed. The roots began to wither. Fang Yuqi reached out and plucked the flower. She carefully placed it into a jade box and carefully counted. There were a total of 36 petals. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Golden Cicada Flower. It has two lives, one as an insect, and one as a flower. When it is an insect, it can parasitize the owner¡¯s body. When the body dies, the insect will live. When it turns into a flower, ordinary owners can at most produce three to five petals. This ghoul is not ordinary. It actually made the Golden Cicada Flower bloom with thirty-six petals.¡± ¡°What does it do?¡± Fang Yuqi explained, ¡°There are two medicinal effects. One can increase the speed of Qi cultivation, and the other can temporarily increase one¡¯s comprehension, which is beneficial for practicing spells.¡± The low-level Qi Practitioners were very poor. They might not even see a few spiritual herbs in their lives. Fang Yuqi and Jiang Hong¡¯e were slightly better off. One had the support of the Town Guards Mansion, while the other had the support of the Qianqing Sect. Even so, they still valued the Golden Cicada Flower so much. It was obvious that this was no small matter. ¡°That¡¯s not bad.¡± Lu Chen nodded. He was also slightly happy. Fang Yuqi said happily, ¡°Leave the Golden Cicada Flower with me for now. Tomorrow, ask Daoist Qiu to refine a batch of pills. The I¡¯ll effect will be improved a little. I¡¯ll give it to you then.¡± ¡°Daoist Qiu? He knows how to refine pills?¡± Lu Chen was a little surprised. He recalled the old Daoist priest he had met once. He didn¡¯t expect him to have such a unique skill. No wonder he could become a Revered Elder. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s the only one in the entire Fengxian Town who knows how to refine pills.¡± ¡°Alright, you decide.¡± Roar! Roar! Just as Lu Chen finished speaking, he saw a little white tiger running over from afar. As it ran, it howled and came to Lu Chen¡¯s feet, surrounding him and barking non-stop. Roar! Roar! A small black head poked out from Lu Chen¡¯s embrace and started to cry out as well. ¡°She gave you the little white tiger?¡± ¡°Yes, Jiang has Yingying by her side. The two little guys kept fighting for favor. They¡¯ve been arguing, so it might as well let me take care of it.¡± Lu Chen placed the little black tiger on the ground. The two little fellows played around and chased after it. They were extremely intimate. Fang Yuqi led Lu Chen to another room. Creak! The door was pushed open. The oil lamp was lit. The entire room lit up. Fang Yuqi introduced, ¡°This is Father¡¯s saber room. If you lack a saber, you can choose from here. There¡¯s no better place in the entire Fengxian Town.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not good¡­¡¯ ¡°Hmph, what¡¯s not good?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ pretty good.¡± Lu Chen looked around and saw all kinds of long knives hanging on the wall. It was exactly the same as Fang Yuqi¡¯s room. ¡°As expected of father and daughter.¡± Muttering under his breath, Lu Chen did not decline and went forward to choose seriously. In the end, he chose a sheathed short saber. The blade was slightly narrow and two and a half feet long. It was completely black and had a blood groove on both sides. The hilt was slightly long, and it could be held with one hand or two hands. There were two words engraved on the blade: Yan Ming! Fang Yuqi blushed and explained, ¡°This saber is called the Yan Ming Saber. It was originally forged together with the Jinghong Sword in my hand. Unfortunately, this saber was not Thousand Refinemented and could not become a magic artifact.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a couple, right?¡± Lu Chen did not care whether it was a magic artifact or not. In any case, it was a saber. As long as it was handy, it was fine. He unsheathed his saber and cut his left palm. Blood splattered all over the saber. The saber never left his side, and he fed it with blood. On this day, Lu Chen began to raise his saber for the first time! Chapter 36 - Jiechuan River, Jiu Qiao Mountain Stars twinkled. The night was dark. In Fengxian Town, the sound of blowing and beating sounded again. Wild horses held the banners. Monkeys lifted the palanquin. They beat and blow. It was lively. They walked all the way and finally stopped in front of an alley. The ghosts put down the palanquin and two monkeys rushed into the alley. After a while, a woman in a paper wedding dress floated out. ¡°Wu wu wu~~¡± The woman sobbed as she got into the big red bridal sedan. The bridal escort team began to turn around. They had just walked a short distance when two people walked out of the night and blocked the way. Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi stood side by side. Meng Yao, who was on his shoulder, had a cold expression on her face. She said in a crisp voice, ¡°You¡¯re all bad people. Yaoyao wants to destroy you today.¡± ¡°Ji ji ~¡± The monkey carrying the palanquin seemed to have forgotten about Lu Chen¡¯s intimidation last night. It put down the palanquin and used all four limbs to quickly pounce on the two of them. ¡°I¡¯ll smash you!¡± Yaoyao snorted softly and pointed forward with her small hand. The red coin between her eyebrows disappeared into thin air. Bang! Before it could react, the red wedding money hit the monkey¡¯s head. The monkey staggered and fell on the ground with a plop. It was momentarily at a loss. ¡°Ji ji ~¡± After reacting, it gritted its teeth and tried to get up. ¡°Smash you again.¡± Plop! ¡°Smash again!¡± Plop! After three consecutive heavy blows, three huge bumps appeared on the monkey¡¯s head. It was dizzy, its limbs twitched, and its legs turned into a wisp of green smoke. The red wedding dress spun in the air, and Yaoyao¡¯s expression suddenly changed. ¡°Smells so good!¡± Lu Chen turned his head to look at his shoulder and saw that Meng Yao¡¯s appearance had completely changed. The red wedding dress turned pure black, and thick smoky makeup appeared on her upper eyelids. Two small canine teeth were revealed from the corners of her mouth, and long black nails appeared on her small hands. ¡°This ¡­¡± Lu Chen was slightly taken aback. He saw Yaoyao¡¯s mouth slightly open. With a light inhalation, the wisp of green smoke floated over, passed through the square hole of the red wedding coin, and entered her mouth. ¡°Delicious~¡± Yaoyao murmured and rushed forward with her small body. In the blink of an eye, she flashed into the ghosts, appearing and disappearing from time to time. She bared her fangs and brandished her claws, looking like a ghost. Her small hands scratched here and there, reaping the ghosts one by one. ¡°Ji ji ~¡± ¡°Wu wu wu~¡± The ghosts fled in fear. Flags, sedan chairs, silver gongs, and suonas scattered all over the ground. ¡°Meng Yao!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s loud roar startled many lights in the house. Yaoyao, who was chasing after the ghosts, suddenly stopped. Her black wedding dress spun and turned into a red wedding dress. Yaoyao lowered her head and returned to Lu Chen¡¯s side. Her small hands pinched the corner of her clothes as she stared at her embroidered shoes. She was shy and timid. She looked like a little girl who had done something wrong. ¡°Brother~~¡± Lu Chen reached out and pinched Meng Yao¡¯s little face. He did not blame her. Instead, he reminded her, ¡°You have to learn to control your instincts in the future. You can¡¯t let your instincts control your mind.¡± Yaoyao was elated. In a flash, she shrank and landed on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. She nodded his little head vigorously. ¡°Mm, mm~¡± Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi looked at each other and walked towards the red sedan chair. A soft sobbing sound came from inside. Lu Chen reached out and grabbed a corner of the curtain. The sobbing suddenly stopped. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Lu Chen lowered the curtain and did not open it again. He sighed faintly and walked towards the north gate with Fang Yuqi. Ghosts, wraiths. It followed life and death. She could only blame herself for being unlucky and not having a brother named Lu Chen! After Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi left, the woman in the sedan quietly walked out and stared blankly at the bridal sedan, at the lights, and at everything around her. After that, she mustered her courage and floated towards home. Tap, tap, tap~ In the dark alley, light footsteps sounded. A short figure blocked the woman¡¯s path. ¡°I¡­ I want your eyeballs.¡± ¡­ Meng Yao had almost killed all 18 ghosts. Fortunately, Lu Chen had stopped her in time, so there were only two left. Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi walked past the north city gate and chased after the two ghosts that were almost scared to death, passing through the wilderness. Ten miles to the north, the two of them saw a long river. The two weasels floated on the river and quickly fled north. Lu Chen stopped by the shore and asked in surprise, ¡°What river is this?¡± ¡°Jiechuan River.¡± Fang Yuqi pondered and introduced, ¡°This river is ten miles wide. On the other side is the Northern Mang Province. It¡¯s across the river from our Yuluan Province. It¡¯s also one of the eighteen provinces of the Great Vast Dynasty. In the past, when it was peaceful, there were three iron chains across the river. There were pedestrians coming and going from time to time. It was cut off by someone twenty years ago. From then on, it¡¯s difficult to get any news from the other side.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Lu Chen seemed to be deep in thought as he asked, ¡°Is Northern Mang Province the northernmost province of Great Vast?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Yuqi shook her head and explained, ¡°There¡¯s another province further north. It¡¯s called the Night Province. It doesn¡¯t see sunlight all year round.¡± ¡°And further north?¡± ¡°If we go further north, it won¡¯t be Great Vast¡¯s territory. I¡¯ve seen historical records and remember that it¡¯s a place called the Great Tamarin Dynasty. The people there eat raw meat and drink blood. It¡¯s completely different from our Great Vast.¡± ¡°Jiechuan River¡­ Northern Mang¡­ Night Province¡­ Great Tamarin Dynasty!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s eyes flickered. Then, he stopped thinking about it and reached out to grab Fang Yuqi¡¯s waist. He smiled evilly. ¡°Stand firm.¡± Whoosh! The sound of a sword suddenly rang out. Accompanied by Fang Yuqi¡¯s delicate cry, the two of them stepped on the peach wood sword and rushed into the sky. The river surged, white waves filled the sky. Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi flew on the sword, chasing after the ghosts as they flew across the long river. When they were halfway across the river, Lu Chen suddenly stopped. ¡°Did you feel it?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Lu Chen nodded and said in surprise, ¡°The spiritual qi here is very dense. Is there a spiritual vein in the river?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Fang Yuqi looked down at the river and explained, ¡°The Jiechuan River stretches for hundreds of thousands of miles from east to west. It¡¯s a spiritual river. There are many water-element spiritual veins under the water, so the spiritual qi is naturally richer than elsewhere. A large portion of the spiritual sand in Fengxian Town is salvaged from the river. Our Town Guards Mansion has built a ferry by the river. There are three troops guarding there all year round.¡± ¡°Is it because of the spirit beasts?¡± ¡°Yes, there are spiritual veins in the river. Water-type spirit beasts appear from time to time. We have to be careful.¡± There were spiritual veins in the river, and spiritual veins could nurture spiritual items. In order to occupy the spiritual vein and fight for spiritual items, the spirit beasts in the river would often fight to the death. If they fought too much, their bodies would accumulate a murderous aura that would affect their spirituality. Without cultivators to help dispel it, they would gradually become bloodthirsty and crazy. ¡°How much spiritual sand can we get at the ferry station in a month?¡± ¡°About two hundred grains. After deducting the remuneration for the four of you, we don¡¯t have much left after consuming my own for cultivation and handing over the portion to Fengpo City.¡± ¡°Can you increase the production?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy. At the moment, we can only salvage it by the river. The deeper we go, the harder it is to find it. Moreover, it¡¯s dangerous. The gains often outweigh the losses.¡± Speaking of Fengpo City, Lu Chen thought of the chaos in the south and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the situation in the south?¡± ¡°We¡¯re not sure yet. We¡¯ve already sent out two teams of soldiers, but they haven¡¯t returned yet.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± In Lu Chen¡¯s opinion, if Fengxian Town wanted to develop, it had to at least occupy a spiritual land. Not only could it speed up cultivation, but it could also increase its output. It could also nurture spiritual items and create spiritual fields. Only then could everything go on the right track. As for himself, he did not care too much. He only needed to quietly level up. When he was strong enough, everything would be fine. Then, he didn¡¯t say anything else. He formed a sword finger with his hand and urged the peach wood sword to continue chasing after the ghosts. He did not stop along the way. Not long after, they finally crossed the Jiechuan River. After landing, they walked another three to five miles. A pitch-black mountain appeared in front of them. The mountain was nearly a thousand meters tall. It was majestic and imposing. There was no vegetation on it. It was bare and filled with black rocks that fused with the night. If one did not integrate spiritual qi into their eyes, they would almost not be able to see the existence of the mountain. ¡°Yaoyao!¡± Lu Chen called out softly. Meng Yao quickly moved forward like a phantom. In a flash, she covered a hundred meters. Before the two yellow weasels could get close to the mountain, they were taken away by a wave and turned into a wisp of green smoke. ¡°Delicious~¡± Yaoyao stuck out her pink tongue and licked her red lips before returning to Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. Lu Chen asked, ¡°What kind of mountain is this?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not too sure. We haven¡¯t interacted much for more than twenty years. I don¡¯t know much about the situation here.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi walked towards the black mountain together. A moment later, they were not far from the black mountain. A tall stone tablet appeared in front of them. There were a few eye-catching words carved on the stone tablet: Danger Zone ¨C Jiu Qiao Mountain! Chapter 37 - Heaven Swimming Python, Toad Island ¡°Danger zone?¡± Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi looked at each other in bewilderment. Danger zone. Whoever entered would die! The purpose of the two of them chasing was to find out the origin of the ghosts. Since they knew that it came from the Jiu Qiao Mountain, regardless of whether it was true or not, there was no need to go up the mountain and take the risk. ¡°Are we going back?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡± Lu Chen nodded and was about to run back the way he came. ¡°Stop! What are you doing?¡± At this moment, a shout suddenly sounded. The two of them paused slightly and turned around at the same time. They saw a bird spreading its wings and flying over from the Jiu Qiao Mountain. After flying close, they realized that it was a gray-furred parrot. The parrot hovered above their heads and hooted. ¡°You two human pets, have you seen my subordinates?¡± ¡°Human pets?¡± Lu Chen frowned and asked, ¡°Which one are you?¡± The parrot landed on a short tree, puffed out its chest, and boasted shamelessly, ¡°I¡¯ll let you know that I¡¯m under the command of Old Immortal Chi Mei, and I¡¯m General Parrot!¡± Old Immortal Chi Mei. General Parrot! Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi looked at each other and whispered, ¡°Ghost?¡± ¡°I think so. Lu Chen grinned and said to Meng Yao, ¡°Yaoyao, don¡¯t kill him yet. Just keep him alive.¡± ¡°Got it, Brother!¡± The red wedding dress spun in the air. Meng Yao transformed into a little demoness and flew into the sky. The parrot sensed that something was wrong and was about to take off when a red wedding coin fell on its head. ¡°Ouch!¡± It fell to the ground. Meng Yao appeared below. She clenched her small fist and punched out. ¡°B*tch, how dare you!¡± ¡°How dare you!¡± ¡°Hurry up and stop. Ouch~¡± ¡°Stop, stop, stop. It hurts so much!¡± ¡°Spare me!¡± ¡°Stop pulling, stop pulling!¡± ¡°Surrender, I surrender. Please spare my life. Boohoo~~¡± In the blink of an eye, the gray-furred parrot had turned into a hairless parrot. It looked like a little chick as Meng Yao picked it up and threw it at Lu Chen¡¯s feet. Lu Chen looked down at him and asked, ¡°Human pets?¡± ¡°No, Grandpa, you¡¯re Grandpa!¡± Lu Chen squatted down and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on with this Jiu Qiao Mountain? If you say anything wrong, I¡¯ll cut off your head!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ don¡¯t, don¡¯t. I¡¯ll talk, I¡¯ll talk.¡± The hairless parrot prostrated on the ground. Its face was covered in dust as it trembled. ¡°This¡­ This Jiu Qiao Mountain has nine apertures. It¡¯s the territory of the Old Immortal Chi Mei¡­ No, the Old Ghost Chi Mei. The mountain is filled with Aperture Stones, and there are countless ghosts hidden in them. Any creature that dies in the mountain will turn into ghosts. If a living person wants to go up the mountain, they will be sucked dry by the ghosts. The only way is death. That¡¯s why it¡¯s a danger zone.¡± ¡°Ghosts are destroyed after they are born. Why don¡¯t the ghosts here dissipate?¡± ¡°You might not know this, but there¡¯s a spiritual spring at the top of the Jiu Qiao Mountain. It can spew out the Rebirth Spring Water. Any ghost can drink it. With the protection of Old Ghost Chi Mei and the Jiu Qiao Mountain, they¡¯re not afraid of the sunlight.¡± Nine Apertures Stone. Spiritual spring! Rebirth Spring Water! Lu Chen was deep in thought. He thought of the human face that he summoned that night. It should be Old Ghost Chi Mei. He flipped his hand and took out a black stone. Nine holes could be clearly seen on it, like the nine apertures of a human body. He asked, ¡°This is the Nine Apertures Stone?¡± ¡°Right, right.¡± The hairless parrot hurriedly nodded and asked in confusion, ¡°Eh, this Nine Apertures Stone doesn¡¯t seem the same¡­¡± ¡°Different how?¡± ¡°Shape. Nine Apertures Stones can be seen everywhere on the Jiu Qiao Mountain. However, there is no humanoid shape. Oh my, I remember now. This¡­ this is a ghost seed.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Inside¡­ there are the descendants of Old Ghost Chi Mei hidden inside.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The matter was already clear. Someone had brought the Nine Apertures Stone with a ghost seed across the river. Meng Jiu was chopping firewood at the back of the mountain. He happened to pick it up and brought it into Fengxian Town. The ghoul hatched. As he devoured flesh and blood, he created wraiths. Lu Chen and Fang Yuqi looked at each other with fear in their hearts. They turned around and walked towards the Jiechuan River. ¡°Grandpa, spare me!¡± ¡°Pfft~¡± ¡°Ugly.¡± Meng Yao stretched out her small hand and her long nails pierced a hole in the hairless parrot¡¯s body. She opened her mouth and sucked in the green smoke. She stuck out her pink tongue and licked her red lips. ¡°It¡¯s delicious!¡± In a flash, she landed on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. The two of them arrived at the riverside. Lu Chen used the Sword Control Technique and brought Fang Yuqi to Fengxian Town. They had just flown a few hundred meters. Boom! The surface of the river suddenly exploded, and white waves surged into the sky. A bloody mouth opened to bite. ¡°Be careful!¡± ¡°Quick!¡± Fang Yuqi cried out in surprise. The Jinghong Sword at her waist was instantly unsheathed. Lu Chen formed a sword seal with his hand, and the peach wood sword under his feet suddenly sped up, passing through the huge mouth. Whoosh! The peach wood sword quickly turned around and flew back to the shore. When the two of them landed, they were both bewildered. When they looked at the river again, it was already calm, but there was an undercurrent under the water. Lu Chen took a deep breath and asked, ¡°What was that? All I saw was a pair of scarlet eyes, like two red lanterns.¡± Whoosh! The Jinghong Sword flew back from the surface of the river. Fang Yuqi sheathed her sword and frowned. ¡°It should be a spirit beast. It looks like a huge python.¡± ¡°The water is its home ground. We can¡¯t beat it. Let¡¯s take a detour.¡± ¡°Might as well.¡± Fang Yuqi nodded and walked westward along the river bank with Lu Chen. After walking for five miles, Lu Chen looked at the river and could still see a huge shadow lurking under the water, chasing after them. ¡°It¡¯s still chasing.¡± ¡°Keep going.¡± The two of them walked another five miles. Boom! The surface of the river suddenly exploded, and the waves surged. A huge creature broke out of the water and opened its mouth to swallow the two people on the shore. It was a giant python. It was unknown how long it was, but it was nearly three meters thick. Its entire body was covered in grayish-white scales, and its scarlet eyes were filled with ruthlessness, like two red lanterns. The fangs were ferocious. It looked brutal and bloodthirsty. The two of them retreated dozens of meters and used the Sword Control Technique together. Whoosh! Ding! Ding! Ding! The longsword flew forward and stabbed at the scales, causing sparks to fly. Clinging sounds could be heard, but it failed to achieve anything. Lu Chen formed a sword finger with his hand and pointed with one hand. ¡°Quick!¡± The peach wood sword spun and stabbed the python¡¯s eyes. The python suddenly closed its eyes, and its eyelids flicked the peach wood sword away. It lowered its head and collided with the two of them. ¡°Retreat!¡± Lu Chen grabbed Fang Yuqi and retreated dozens of meters. Boom! The ground shook violently, and a deep pit appeared. Just as Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief, he saw the snake¡¯s tail sweeping over. The weeds were crushed, and the big trees collapsed. It was aggressive. It was like an earthquake. The peach wood sword flew back, and the two of them hurriedly flew up on their swords. ¡°Hiss~¡± With a hiss, the giant python suddenly soared into the sky and opened its mouth to bite the two of them. ¡°Heaven Swimming Python!¡± Fang Yuqi cried out in alarm and reached out to catch the Jinghong Sword. She jumped down and swung her sword. ¡°Giant Obelisk!¡± Whoosh! The Jinghong Sword suddenly expanded to five times its original size. Fang Yuqi held the hilt of the sword and smashed it into the giant python¡¯s mouth, sending it flying into the sky. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Lu Chen returned on his sword. He grabbed Fang Yuqi, who had fallen, and quickly flew into the distance. After flying for several miles, he finally got rid of the giant python. The two of them rested for a moment before flying over the Jiechuan River again. ¡°Caw~¡± Flying to the center of the river, the frogs suddenly let out loud cries. Mist filled the air ahead, and an island appeared in front of them. Lu Chen said in surprise, ¡°What island is this?¡± Fang Yuqi thought for a moment and replied, ¡°It¡¯s Toad Island. It¡¯s only two miles in diameter. There are giant frogs on it. In the early years, it was occupied by a Level Two toad demon. It stirred up trouble and blew out smoke. It caused quite a commotion. It¡¯s called the Immortal Toad. Later on, it was wiped out by the Great Vast Navy and the spiritual vein on it was shattered.¡± ¡°Giant toad?¡± Lu Chen had a strange expression as he asked, ¡°It¡¯s occupied now?¡± ¡°Never heard of it.¡± Lu Chen seemed to be deep in thought. He smiled and said, ¡°Let¡¯s rest on the island for a while. Coincidentally, my spiritual qi is about to run out, so I¡¯ll take the opportunity to recover.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Caw~¡± Just as the two of them landed on the reef of Toad Island, a frog¡¯s cry suddenly sounded. Lu Chen turned his head and saw a long red tongue rolling over. ¡°Giant toad?¡± Chapter 38 - 72-Face Immaculate Crystals ¡°Pfft~¡± Lu Chen held the hilt of the peach wood sword and swung his sword to cut the long tongue into two. ¡°Caw~¡± Not far away, there was a cry of pain. A green-skinned toad that was half the height of a person jumped out and fled into the distance. ¡°I¡¯ll use you as a sacrifice for my saber!¡± Lu Chen retracted his sword and entered his Spirit Aperture. He quickly rushed forward. In the blink of an eye, he caught up to the giant toad. With a clang, he unsheathed his saber. A dark light flashed, and before the giant toad could react, half its head was cut off. It retreated a few steps. A pool of bright red blood flowed out from under him. Lu Chen was observing Yan Ming Saber when he saw the light screen before him shake. ¡°Eh, refreshed again?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s expression froze. He stretched out his hand and tapped lightly. ¡°Open!¡± [Circular Light Upgrade Requirements]: [1: Cultivate for ten days (1/10, unachieved!)] [2: Ten departed souls (2/10, unachieved!)] [3: 100 grains of Spiritual Sand (0/100, unachieved!)] ¡­. He had already mastered the Circular Light. Upgrading it to perfection required ten souls. Killing the ghoul yesterday was the first one. Just as he killed the giant toad, another soul was added. Lu Chen¡¯s eyes lit up as he muttered, ¡°Giant toad is equivalent to a departed soul?¡± This way, this place could completely be used as a place to farm departed souls. He just didn¡¯t know if there were many giant toads here and if there were enough to kill. He¡¯s looking forward to it. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± When Fang Yuqi saw Lu Chen¡¯s strange expression, she stepped forward. ¡°Nothing.¡± Lu Chen sheathed his saber and smiled. ¡°Come, let¡¯s take a look inside.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Fang Yuqi didn¡¯t say much. She placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and followed Lu Chen to the center of Toad Island with a vigilant expression. ¡°Caw, caw~¡± After taking a few steps, another giant toad jumped out. One after another. The big one was almost as tall as a person, and the small one was as tall as a person¡¯s calf. There were all kinds of colors, and there were two shameless toads. They had hateful faces and looked a little scary. ¡°Let me do it.¡± Just as Fang Yuqi was about to attack, Lu Chen rushed forward with his hand on the hilt of his saber. ¡°Caw, caw~¡± The giant toad stuck out its tongue, and the shameless toad spat out fragrance. Lu Chen stepped lightly on the ground and dodged it. He jumped up and instantly unsheathed the Yan Ming Saber in his hand. ¡°Pfft~¡± One slash almost split a toad in half. Red and white blood flowed all over the ground. The other giant toads screamed and tried to escape, but Lu Chen chased after them. It was unsheathed and sheathed. One slash, one kill. These giant toads were similar to large beasts. It was a little troublesome for ordinary people to deal with them. But when Lu Chen went into battle, it was like torturing noobs. ¡°Three¡­ five¡­¡± After killing eight of them in a row, Lu Chen finally stopped and looked at Yan Ming Saber. He saw that the originally black blade was turning dark red. The saber drank blood. It trembled slightly. Lu Chen sheathed his saber and heard that the toads nearby had stopped cawing. The sound of the toads jumping into the water could be heard. The two of them continued deeper into Toad Island. Not long after, he saw a stone tablet stuck diagonally into the ground. On it were two sentences: Immortal Toad had boundless magic power. As it swallowed the clouds and spit out fog, it had countless descendants. ¡°Heh!¡± Lu Chen sneered. Halfway through his journey, he saw another bronze toad with its limbs facing the sky. Its body and limbs looked like giant toads, but its head was a human head. Its face was ugly. It opened its bloody mouth. It stood on its hind legs. It was even holding a steel fork in its hand, looking rather strange. ¡°Is this the appearance of the Immortal Toad?¡± ¡°I think so.¡± Fang Yuqi nodded and explained. ¡°Back then, this toad demon was insufferably arrogant and caused a lot of trouble. Even the Fengxian Town was deeply harmed by it. Every once in a while, it would use death row prisoners as sacrifices for it to devour.¡± ¡°No one can kill it?¡± ¡°I heard from my father that Immortal Master Zongfa of Fengpo City came more than once back then, but he couldn¡¯t find the exact location of Toad Island. It seems that there¡¯s a huge array enveloping it and it can¡¯t do anything to the other party.¡± ¡°No wonder.¡± The two of them chatted all the way and soon arrived at the center of Toad Island. It was a hill that was more than ten meters tall. A deep cave appeared in front of them. The entrance of the cave was facing south. It was nearly five meters tall and had already collapsed. One could barely recognize the word ¡°cave¡± above the cave entrance. ¡°Toad Cave?¡± Lu Chen was deep in thought. ¡°Who are you? How dare you trespass on Toad Island!¡± At this moment, a loud shout came from the cave. Then, a long tongue shot out quickly and urgently. Lu Chen was shocked and instinctively took a step to the left. He barely dodged it. Just as he was about to slash out, the long tongue quickly retracted after missing. ¡°Caw~¡± A toad croaked, and a huge green-skinned toad jumped out of the cave. This toad was two meters tall. Its two huge eyes rolled as it opened its mouth and spoke in human language, ¡°Who are you? How dare you trespass on Toad Island?¡± ¡°We¡ª¡± ¡°Caw~¡± Just as Fang Yuqi was about to speak, the giant toad took the opportunity to open its mouth and spit out a mouthful of colorful mucus. ¡°Be careful!¡± ¡°Pear Blossoms!¡± Fang Yuqi¡¯s pretty face changed. It was too late for her to dodge. With a delicate shout, the Jinghong Sword at her waist was instantly unsheathed. It danced up and down, dancing like water that could not be splashed. Seeing that the giant toad was about to open its mouth again, Lu Chen formed a sword seal with his hand and guided it with one hand. ¡°Quick!¡± The peach wood sword flew out and stabbed out. ¡°Toad Devours the Heavens!¡± The giant toad shouted loudly. It opened its huge mouth and swallowed the peach wood sword. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Lu Chen coldly laughed and twisted his sword finger, causing the peach wood sword to pierce through the giant toad¡¯s body. The giant toad cried out in pain and spat out a large mouthful of blood before turning around to hide in the cave. ¡°Remove the armor!¡± Fang Yuqi finally escaped. Her pretty face was covered in frost as she rushed forward. Four consecutive slashes cut off the giant toad¡¯s limbs. Then, it flew up and slashed down from above. ¡°Flying Crane!¡± Before the giant toad could react, the Jinghong Sword had already stabbed into its opponent¡¯s head. Straight to the hilt! Fang Yuqi floated down, panting slightly. ¡°This is a Level 1 toad demon?¡± ¡°It should be. After refining the transverse bone, it can speak the human language.¡± Lu Chen walked forward and dragged the toad demon¡¯s corpse out of the cave. He muttered, ¡°It swallowed my peach wood sword. The connection is vague. It¡¯s a little strange.¡± ¡°It¡¯s most likely isolated by demonic qi.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Lu Chen held the Jinghong Sword in his hand and directly dissected the toad demon. After a while, he finally found the peach wood sword from its stomach pouch. Fortunately, it was not damaged. Buzz! The sword trembled slightly and returned to his spirit aperture. Fang Yuqi stepped forward and pointed at the stomach that Lu Chen had thrown aside. She said, ¡°This stomach has been demonized and can be considered a spiritual material. Perhaps it can be refined into a storage bag or a bag-type magic artifact.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes, but there¡¯s no one in Fengxian Town who knows how to refine it. We can only get rid of them.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not bad either.¡± Lu Chen cleaned up the stomach and handed it over to Fang Yuqi. Then, the two of them began to explore the toad cave. After walking a dozen steps, Fang Yuqi ran out. It was too dirty inside. Filth, feces, urine, and mucus filled the air with a disgusting smell. It was unsightly. It was so intoxicating that they felt like vomiting. Lu Chen pinched his nose and crawled in. Yaoyao, who was on his shoulder, could not smell anything. Her face was filled with curiosity as she looked around with her big eyes. She suddenly pointed at the stone wall with her small hand. ¡°Brother, there¡¯s something shiny there.¡± ¡°Here?¡± ¡°Mm, mm~¡± The little girl nodded. Lu Chen took out his peach wood sword and stabbed it in. He dug a foot deep. Sure enough, a shiny object rolled out. A grain of spiritual sand! Lu Chen didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. However, he only had nine grains of spiritual sand left on him. It was not even enough to upgrade the Eternal Youth Technique and Qi Refinement Technique. One additional grain could be considered a timely help. Hence, he praised, ¡°Not bad, Yaoyao is awesome!¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Meng Yao clapped her hands and cheered. Her face was filled with joy. Her big eyes were bright as she looked over. ¡°Brother, there¡¯s another one over there.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll dig!¡± ¡°Here, here~¡± ¡°I¡¯ll dig!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll dig!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll dig, dig, dig!¡± Lu Chen threw caution to the wind and dug wherever there was spiritual sand. Unknowingly, he arrived at the deepest part of the toad cave. The smell here was even more terrifying. The feces and urine formed a river that could simply make one faint. Lu Chen was about to leave. Meng Yao, who was on his shoulder, pointed at the ground and suddenly shouted, ¡°Brother, over there, over there, there¡¯s something very, very bright!¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°There are many of them. Anyway, they¡¯re very, very, very bright things.¡± ¡°How deep is it?¡± ¡°That deep.¡± Yaoyao tried her best to stretch out her arms, her big eyes sparkling. ¡°Half a meter, and¡­ it¡¯s still at the innermost part.¡± Lu Chen¡¯s face turned pale and his expression changed. In the end, he stomped his feet and gritted his teeth. ¡°I¡¯m going all out!!! Sword Control Technique!¡± Lu Chen formed a sword seal with his hand, and the peach wood sword stabbed wildly. Meng Yao flew up from his shoulder and landed on the ground. Her small body sank directly into the ground, as if there was nothing on the ground, and she was not stained in the slightest. ¡°Brother, go down a little more. Towards this. Yes, yes, that¡¯s it.¡± Under Meng Yao¡¯s command, Lu Chen finally found the culprit. He reached out and pulled out a plate-like object. In an instant, green light overflowed. Nine green crystals were embedded in a circular bronze plate. Every single grain was sparkling and translucent. ¡°Spiritual stones!¡± Lu Chen¡¯s eyes widened and his breathing quickened. Spiritual Stones were also known as the 72-Face Immaculate Crystals. One Spiritual Stone was equivalent to 1,000 Spiritual Sands. Nine Spiritual Stones were the value of 9,000 Spiritual Sands. ¡°We¡¯re rich!!¡± Lu Chen felt dizzy. He hugged Meng Yao, who had flown back, and kissed her fiercely. ¡°Good, Yaoyao has done a great service.¡± A blush appeared on Meng Yao¡¯s small face. She clutched the corner of her shirt and said shyly, ¡°Brother, it stinks.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 39 - Helping Fengpo City Lu Chen was embarrassed for a moment and instantly calmed down. He carefully examined the bronze plate in his hand and saw that it was engraved with small ancient runes. Although it was dirty, it was as bright as new. To be able to make nine spiritual stones decorate it, it was definitely not an ordinary item. Turning the bronze plate over, Lu Chen immediately discovered a total of 47 white tadpole-like Dao patterns. There were also five small words at the edge: ¡°Misty Sea Mountain-Hiding Array!¡± ¡°Impressive, 47 Dao Patterns. This¡­ this is a Level 2 Misty Sea Mountain-Hiding Array Formation¡¯s array disc. Moreover, it¡¯s intact. It even gave me nine spiritual stones. Yaoyao¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Brother?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a little dizzy. Help me up.¡± ¡°Hehe~~¡± The strong stench finally made Lu Chen calm down. For a moment, he felt a little awkward. The value of this Level 2 formation plate was too great. It could almost buy the entire Fengxian Town. Then, should he tell his mistress outside¡­ ahem ahem? ¡°There¡¯s no hurry.¡± Lu Chen finally made a decision. It was not because he did not trust Fang Yuqi. However, the other party was not as pure as him. She had her father, Fang Hong, above her and was in charge of the entire Fengxian Town. She had too many concerns and ties. If she leaked any information, even the immortal masters would rush over to silence him. The safest way was to hide it from the other party first. The formation plate weighed 15 kilograms. The small sealed space could no longer accommodate it. Although he had not focused on cultivating the Sealing Technique, he had still fulfilled the cultivation conditions after so many days. Just now, he had obtained 16 spiritual sands, and the conditions of 20 spiritual sands could barely be met. ¡°Open!¡± [Sealing Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: One day of practice (Achieved!)] [2: One departed soul (Achieved!)] [3: 20 grains of spiritual sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 2] [Spell: Sealing Technique, Beginner (Upgradeable!)+] ¡­ ¡°Upgrade!¡± Swoosh! The 20 grains of spiritual sand disappeared, and the Sealing Technique was successfully upgraded to Mastery. Lu Chen comprehended for a moment and took out all the things that were sealed in the space. Then, he formed a hand seal and gathered spiritual qi at his fingertips. He pointed at his heart. ¡°Sealing Technique!¡± He had succeeded in one try. Lu Chen felt that there was a rice grain-sized sealed space on his ribs. He quickly transferred all the remaining spiritual qi into it and blew the sealed space bigger. Finally, it formed a circular space with a radius of one meter. One meter in diameter! It could carry 50 kilograms. ¡°It¡¯s enough.¡± Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction and placed everything inside. He pinched his nose and brought Meng Yao out of the toad cave. The sun had already risen in the east. Fang Yuqi had been waiting anxiously for a long time. ¡°What took you so long?¡± Lu Chen smiled and opened his palm. A green crystal appeared in his palm. It was crystal clear. Green light flashed! ¡°Water¡­ Water-attribute spiritual stone?¡± Fang Yuqi cried out in surprise, her eyes shining. Lu Chen smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Yaoyao. I only did some hard work. I can¡¯t use this water-attribute spiritual stone. Can you use it?¡± ¡°I have a metal-attribute spiritual root, so I can¡¯t use it either.¡± ¡°Can it be exchanged?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid it¡¯ll be difficult for the time being.¡± Fang Yuqi shook her head and pondered. ¡°There are only a few cultivators in Fengxian Town. They can¡¯t be exchanged. ¡°There¡¯s chaos in the south. I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be easy to enter Fengpo City in the future. Daoist Wu from the Great Yan Mountain in the west blocked the way from the west to the Mo Province. If you want to exchange for it, you can only go to the Qingcang Mountain Range in the east. Two thousand miles to the east, there¡¯s a market city called the Heavenly Eye Market. It¡¯s the territory of the Heavenly Eye Sect. The Qianqing Sect, the Hundred Flower Palace, the Four Seasons Villa, and your Changchun Valley are all squeezed there.¡± Mo Province. Qingcang Mountain Range. Heavenly Eye Market! Heavenly Eye Sect, Qianqing Sect, Hundred Flower Palace, Four Seasons Villa, Changchun Valley! Lu Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to the situation outside of the Fengxian Town. Now that he heard about it, he felt like he had been enlightened. However, if he traveled 2,000 miles east to the Heavenly Eye Market¡­ Forget it then. 2,000 miles away, who knew how many dangers there were. Rather than that, he would rather stay in the Fengxian Town and quietly level up. Although it was slower, it was safer. When he was strong enough in the future, it would not be a problem for him to go out for a walk. Lu Chen had no choice but to put away the Spiritual Stones and meditate to recover some of his Spiritual Qi. He held Fang Yuqi¡¯s hand and flew toward Fengxian Town with his sword. Nothing happened along the way. Not long after dawn, they finally rushed back to the Town Guards Mansion. As soon as he landed on the drill ground, he saw a man in armor walking over. He walked like a dragon and tiger with a mountain-like aura. It was Fang Hong. When he saw Lu Chen, he shouted, ¡°Good lad, where did you take my daughter?¡± ¡°We went out for a walk¡­¡± Lu Chen smiled awkwardly and felt a little scared. Smack! Fang Hong reached out and placed his hand on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. Lu Chen felt a weight on his shoulder and was caught off guard. He almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, his strength had increased to more than 1,500 pounds. He held on steadily. Fang Hong looked approving and said slowly, ¡°Your muscles and bones are not weak. In the future, I¡¯ll leave my daughter to you to take care of.¡± ¡°¡­¡± So hasty¡­ ¡°Daddy ~¡± Fang Yuqi shouted and said seriously, ¡°Daddy, why are you dressed like this today? Did something happen?¡± ¡°The soldiers we sent out are back.¡± Fang Hong sighed and explained, ¡°He also brought back a messenger. The rebels claim to be the Black Armored Army. They came from the south and have no less than 100,000 people. They also have a sharp weapon like the Immortal-Shooting Crossbow and are very difficult to deal with. Fengpo City has been surrounded for almost ten days and is on the verge of collapse. The messenger is here to ask for help.¡± Fang Hong looked around and said with a solemn expression, ¡°He brought the Seven Kill Token of Fengpo City with him. Once the Seven Kill Token appears, we have to obey, unless we want to die!¡± On this day, Fang Hong wore his armor and led 2,000 soldiers to reinforce Fengpo City. ¡­ ¡°Daddy is leaving!¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°I wonder if he can come back?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. Old Fang has been fighting for most of his life. He¡¯s a smart person. He definitely won¡¯t rush up foolishly. Let¡¯s take good care of ourselves and guard the Fengxian Town.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± The sun was setting, and the winter wind was biting cold. The two of them stood on the city tower and watched the two thousand soldiers meandering south. Fang Yuqi was dressed in a white robe and her eyes were red. She gently leaned on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder. ¡­ Creak! When the two of them returned to the Town Guards Mansion, Lu Chen pushed open the door. The ghoul¡¯s corpse was still lying on the long table. He rolled up his sleeves, took out his magic tool, the peach wood sword, and began to dissect it personally. Chop, chop. Crack, crack, crack! It was gory and scary. It was hideous and terrifying. After a lot of work, Lu Chen finally finished dismembering it. Other than more than 300 hard scales, the flesh on the corpse had also been removed, leaving only a skeleton stained with black blood. ¡°I can level up again.¡± Lu Chen heaved a sigh of relief and tapped the screen. ¡°Open!¡± [Transportation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: One Skeleton (Achieved!)] [2: Cultivate for a day (Achieved!)] [3: Five Spiritual Sand (Achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 2] [Spell: Transportation Technique, Uninitiated (Upgradeable) +] ¡°Upgrade!¡± Chapter 40 - Perfection of the Eternal Youth Technique, Five Breaths of Pure Yang When the last five grains of spiritual sand disappeared, Lu Chen¡¯s body suddenly trembled. Clang! The skeleton on the long table also trembled. All the black blood was shaken off, and a pale skeleton appeared in front of him. With a splash, it scattered into a large area. Lu Chen subconsciously stretched out his right hand, his fingers twisted. Splash! White bones flew up and landed in front of Lu Chen. In the blink of an eye, they reassembled into a circular altar made of white bones. A cold wind blew, and the white bone altar shattered into bone powder, leaving a pale mark on the ground. ¡°So strange?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s eyes flickered. His thumb and little finger interlocked. His index finger faced his chest and the tip of his finger changed. He quickly formed a seal with both hands and muttered, ¡°Transportation Technique!¡± A cold wind howled, and the imprint of the altar silently appeared under Lu Chen¡¯s feet. He felt the spiritual qi quickly drain away, and two skeletal hands reached out from the imprint under his feet. It grabbed his feet. Swoosh! Crack, crack, crack! The sound of bones cracking could be heard. The imprint of the altar and the skeletal hand rotated at the same time. Lu Chen felt a chill all over his body and suddenly appeared outside the door. ¡°Five meters!¡± Lu Chen turned around and looked at the tightly shut door. He was a little speechless and shocked. The limit for Beginner Transportation Technique was five meters! Moreover, it consumed a lot of energy, but its effects were also widespread. Not only could it move people, but it could also move things. He could move anything he wanted. It was just that the commotion was a little big and the experience was not good. Fortunately, he was strong. It doesn¡¯t matter. If it was an ordinary person, they would have vomited blood. ¡°The future is promising.¡± Lu Chen grinned. The skeletal hand under his feet suddenly retracted, leaving only a layer of white bone powder on the ground. It was a little scary. Just as he was about to go see Fang Yuqi, he turned around and saw the little black tiger running over. Lu Chen squatted down and reached out to rub the other party¡¯s head. ¡°Did you miss me?¡± Roar! Roar! The little black tiger slammed on the brakes and sniffed. It turned around and rushed towards the door. ¡°You can¡¯t eat the meat inside.¡± Lu Chen reached out and picked up the little black tiger. Roar! Roar! The little black tiger twisted and turned in his hands, its little mouth howling non-stop, its little canine teeth baring in a fierce manner. Lu Chen glared and slapped his palm down on her perky butt. ¡°Who asked you to be fierce? Who asked you to be naughty?¡± ¡°Roar, roar, roar~¡± ¡°You¡¯re so disobedient!¡± Roar! Roar! ¡°Who asked you to bare your teeth!¡± ¡°Wu wu wu~~¡± ¡°Good girl, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Hehe, Brother, let¡¯s give it a name.¡± ¡°You can name it, Yaoyao.¡± ¡°Then¡­ let¡¯s call her Niuniu, okay?¡± ¡°Alright, your real name is Niuniu Lu, and your nickname is Tigress. From now on, you¡¯re also a member of our Lu family.¡± ¡°Mm, mm~¡± As night fell, three figures, one big and two small, left the Town Guards Mansion and walked towards the Changchun Temple. ¡­ As he walked, Lu Chen turned and walked into the Red Chamber Garden. ¡°Hong¡¯e!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Hong¡¯e!¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e sat up on the recliner with her veil draped over her shoulders. Her expression was lazy as she looked at the little man in front of her. Her eyes were sparkling and filled with spring water. Lu Chen held her soft hand and said affectionately, ¡°Hong¡¯e, lend me some spiritual sand.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e¡¯s red lips parted slightly in a daze. ¡°Hehe~¡± Qing He quietly walked into the room, pursed her lips, and smiled. She poured two bowls of tea. Two little foxes, one white and one red, secretly looked around under the screen, their expressions interesting. Jiang Hong¡¯e came back to her senses and said angrily, ¡°You came looking for me in the middle of the night¡­ to borrow spiritual sand???¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e was furious. Her chest rose and fell, creating a spectacular sight. She pulled back her hand and said coldly, ¡°When will it be returned?¡± ¡°In your next life.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e burst out laughing. She was as beautiful as a flower. ¡°How much do you want?¡± ¡°Fifty grains.¡± ¡°Are you leaving today?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t want to stay the night?¡± Lu Chen¡¯s teeth hurt as he mumbled, ¡°Heaty¡­¡± ¡°Hehehe~~¡± ¡°Hehe~¡± Lu Chen¡¯s eyelids twitched and he felt dizzy. He quickly changed the topic and asked, ¡°You¡¯re cultivating?¡± ¡°Yes, I just started today. I can barely be considered to be at the first level of Qi Refinement.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Lu Chen nodded and said, ¡°May I ask you a question?¡± ¡°Go ahead, hehehe~~¡± ¡°Be serious.¡± ¡°Alright, alright, hehehe~¡± Fox, I¡¯ll take you in sooner or later. Lu Chen was helpless and said directly, ¡°If it¡¯s difficult to break through to the Zongfa Realm from Qi Refinement, how can Body Tempering break through to the second level?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e gradually calmed down. She raised her fair feet and explained, ¡°Compared to Qi Refinement, Body Tempering is actually more difficult to break through. Take the 2,500 soldiers of the Town Guards Mansion for example. They all cultivate the General¡¯s Bane. How many of them can break through to the second level? There isn¡¯t one, and it¡¯s impossible for there to be one.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because there¡¯s a barrier in the human body called the Body Imprisonment Barrier. This is a restraint that humans are born with. Once it¡¯s broken, it¡¯s incomparably terrifying. If you want to break through to the second stage, you have to break through this Body Imprisonment Barrier. If you want to break through, there¡¯s a prerequisite. You have to have 10,000 pounds of strength. Even if you cultivate the ordinary General¡¯s Bane to an extremely deep level, your strength will at most be 3,000 pounds. It¡¯s far from 10,000 pounds. Even if the Fang Family¡¯s Revised Authentic-level White Tiger Body Refining Technique breaks through the heavens, it can only cultivate 5,000 pounds of strength.¡± ¡°A Secret level?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Jiang Hong¡¯e winked at Lu Chen and said, ¡°If you want to break through the Body Imprisoning Barrier, you must either be gifted or swallow heavenly treasures. You must cultivate Secret-level Body Tempering Techniques. Only Secret-level Body Tempering Techniques can touch the threshold of the Body Imprisonment Barrier.¡± Body Imprisonment Barrier! 10,000 pounds! Secret level! It might be difficult for others, but it was a piece of cake for Lu Chen. He could totally upgrade the Eternal Youth Technique all the way to the secret level. In this way, body tempering became a shortcut. Good, very good! ¡­ When he returned to the Changchun Temple, it was already late at night. Meng Yao ran to the outside of the chicken coop and stared at the flock of chicks with great interest. Lu Chen took a futon and sat cross-legged in the courtyard. He placed Tigress under his feet and looked at the light screen in front of him. Slightly excited, he reached out and tapped gently. ¡°Open!¡± [Eternal Youth Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1]: Practice for ten days (10/10, achieved!)] [2: Ten departed souls (10/10, achieved!)] [3: 30 grains of spiritual sand (30/30, achieved!)] ¡­ [Qi Cultivation Technique Upgrade Conditions]: [1: Seven days of cultivation (7/7, achieved!)] [2: Three departed souls (3/3, achieved!)] [3: 20 grains of Spiritual Sand (20/20, achieved!)] ¡­ [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 2] [Cultivation Technique: Eternal Youth Technique, Mastery (Upgradeable!)+; Qi Cultivation Technique, Mastery (Upgradeable!)+] ¡­ ¡°Upgrade!¡± ¡°Upgrade!¡± In an instant, Lu Chen¡¯s body bulged and quickly disappeared. His skin became redder and redder, and white smoke rose from the top of his head. His throat felt numb and itchy. It was as if there was something. Lu Chen felt that his blood was boiling, his flesh and bones were trembling, his strength was increasing rapidly, and the aura of pure Yang was accumulating crazily. Three mouthfuls. Four mouthfuls. Five mouthfuls. In the blink of an eye, he had accumulated five mouthfuls of pure yang energy in his mouth. Only at this moment did his body gradually calm down. He let out a long breath and said faintly, ¡°Perfection.¡± [Name: Lu Chen] [Cultivation Technique: Eternal Youth Technique, Perfection (Requirement for advancement can be opened!); Qi Cultivation Technique, Mastery.] ¡­ ¡°Advance? Open!¡± [Eternal Youth Technique Advancement Conditions]: [1: Pure Yang Body (Unachieved!)] [2: One Body Technique (Achieved!)] [3: 50 kilograms of flesh and blood (Unachieved!)] [4: 50 Spiritual Sand (Unachieved!)] ¡­ He had a copy of the Tendon Changing Body Tempering Technique. He had already achieved a Body Technique, so it was not difficult for him to obtain flesh, blood, and spiritual sand. The first condition, Pure Yang Body, was the most difficult to achieve. However, he had currently accumulated five mouthfuls of Pure Yang Breath, and the remaining four would only take a few days. It was much faster than he had expected. ¡°1,700 pounds of strength.¡± Lu Chen muttered to himself. He slowly closed his eyes and began to cultivate the Qi Cultivation Technique. ¡°Phew.¡± ¡°Hiss.¡± As he breathed, the attributeless spiritual qi quickly accumulated, and his heart became more and more calm. The winter night was long. White frost covered the sky. Two strands of white hair fluttered in the night wind. Meng Yao floated over from afar and stepped on Lu Chen¡¯s head. She looked up at the falling white frost and stretched out her small arm, wanting to cover Lu Chen. However, the white frost passed through Meng Yao¡¯s body mercilessly and still landed on Lu Chen¡¯s shoulder and head. He was covered in crystals. Meng Yao raised her head. Her eyes were filled with disappointment and frustration, but she still stood there. Like an idiot, she did not move. The sun had just risen. Everything had a new beginning. Lu Chen slowly woke up. After a night of bitter cultivation, he opened his mouth and exhaled two feet of white air. His cultivation had already advanced to the third level of Qi Refinement. He said, ¡°Yaoyao, are you tired?¡± The little girl shook her head. ¡°Yaoyao isn¡¯t tired.¡± ¡°But I am tired. Come, let¡¯s rest for a while.¡± ¡°Mm, mm~¡± Meng Yao quietly lay in Lu Chen¡¯s arms. Her big eyes slowly closed, and her small mouth murmured, ¡°Brother, this way¡­ will Yaoyao be able to give birth to Little Yaoyao?¡± Lu Chen: ¡°¡­¡±