Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 352 Plum Blossom Pavilion (Part 4)

Moreover, after the pain subsided, an unprecedented sense of agility and purity arose, as if all the messy impurities in the body had been washed away with a high-pressure water gun.

Once the sensation of change subsided, Han Yi felt greasy all over. He wiped his face with his hand and immediately frowned.

A layer of black secretion adhered to the skin, and it smelled extremely fishy and foul.

"Is this a low-level form of 'washing tendons and marrow'?" he thought to himself with a smile.

According to the manual, only those with extremely abundant vital energy can obtain this effect when breaking through to the second level.

"System." The thought crossed his mind.

[Name]: Han Yi (19/200) [Realm]: Mid-stage Meridian Opening, Second-level Martial Master

[Martial Arts]: Qianyang Gong (Entry-level martial art, Qianyang Jin, characteristics: Rejuvenation, Evil-dispelling, Perfected Strength); Feilong Gong (Entry-level martial art, Youlong Jin, characteristics: Speed, Fire Poison, Ignition, Perfected Strength); Hanyin Jiuqu Zhang (Second level of True Skill, characteristics: None)

[Secondary Cultivation]: Heaven-Mending Technique (Third Layer, Characteristics: Strengthening the Foundation, Returning to the Origin)

[Secret Technique]: Moon Concealment (Special Effect: Concealing Breath and Illusion); Reverse Scale Form (Special Effect: Strength Boost, Increased Speed, Enhanced Burst)

[Elemental Power Value]: 0

"It seems that no special features have been generated yet..." he muttered to himself.

"So it seems that the third level of true skill will bring about a qualitative change... that is, it will generate internal strength... and due to individual understanding, it will also produce all sorts of strange effects..."

This is his reasonable deduction, very reasonable. The first two levels of true skill are just the foundation, so the third level is the key to widening the gap and creating challenges.

Within the Nine-Bend Courtyard, the requirement is to break through to the fourth level within three years. The first two levels are generally not enough to hold one back. Therefore, the third level, which generates power, becomes a major problem.

"So... shall we go and collect the content for the third level of the True Skill?"

"no…..."

He rejected the idea himself.

Although the second level wasn't a particularly challenging stage, his immediate entry into it right after breaking through the first level was rather conspicuous.

Most importantly, although the second level of cultivation is not very difficult, there is a prerequisite.

That is, sufficient vital energy.

He was a martial arts practitioner who also practiced martial arts, and it was common knowledge that his vital energy was insufficient. If he rashly went to claim the third level of content, it would be obvious to others that he hadn't lost his cultivation yet, but had already replenished his vital energy deficiency...

This is completely illogical.

"Therefore, the only way is to make others believe that my breakthrough to the second level is reasonable."

Han Yi began to think about how to achieve this.

Breakthrough achieved through the use of a major drug.

Or perhaps you encountered a wise person who gave you guidance.

Or perhaps, he actually has a hidden bloodline, and his bloodline has mutated?

The more he thought about it, the less reliable it seemed.

"So... is this the only way..." He looked at the semi-transparent panel in front of him.

[Secret Technique]: Moon Concealment (Special Effect: Concealing Breath and Illusion)

The Moon Concealment Technique is a secret technique he deduced from the visualization diagrams of Qianxue's family martial arts. It can be considered a secret technique that conceals and reduces the activity of qi and blood.

Previously, he had used it to conceal his strength as a martial arts master.

But as their strength gradually increased... this secret technique became less and less necessary.

To legitimately receive the third level of the true skill, he must first disperse his power...

Perhaps we can think of a way to disguise it.

The Moon Concealment Technique can lower one's aura and hide one's strength... This gave him an idea...

Therefore, there must be similar methods to disguise one's qi and blood as if one's energy is dissipated.

The library is a nice place; perhaps I should go and take a look.

“Then the most urgent matter…” he thought for a moment. A gentle breeze blew, and a faint stench suddenly wafted over.

He looked down and realized he'd been thinking for so long that the grime on his body had almost solidified into clumps.

The most important thing right now is to take a shower.

Han Yi was helpless.

Judging by the time, it's time to go. I need to visit my business partners for the foreseeable future.

Even going to the library costs money.

He has no money left.

…....

…....

Huayang City, Songshi Pavilion.

Tao Qingtang and Yue Hongying sat opposite each other at a small table, each with a bowl of bluish-white teacup in front of them.

Green tea leaves floated and sank in the teacup, releasing wisps of fragrance. In the chilly autumn wind, this was a warming, nourishing tea.

"Qingtang, I told you a long time ago that this person is unreliable. It's been so long and he still hasn't arrived." Yue Hongying picked up her teacup and took a sip impatiently.

"You're always in such a hurry; it's not time yet," Tao Qingtang said with a smile.

Songshixuan is a three-story teahouse with a small reputation in Huayang City.

This property belongs to Yue Hongying, so Tao Qingtang arranged to meet Han Yi here.

"After we got back that day, I consulted a few friends for you..." Yue Hongying paused, "Mad Lion of Hundred Refinements Workshop, Sun Cheng of Azure Mist Valley, and Sparrow Sword Li Du of Qixia Town... These guys are quite strong, and they're all good people too. As for the price..."

The price paid for Han Yi alone could have attracted all three of them…

The Baijie Association's assessment of Han Yi was a low price of one thousand taels of gold notes per month.

"So, Qingtang... later you can come up with a few harsh conditions to scare that person away, and then recruit him again."

“No, Hongying, a person cannot stand without integrity…” Tao Qingtang shook her head. “Let’s stick to the contract from that day and not change it. If he agrees, then we’ll draw up the contract. If he doesn’t agree… then we’ll talk about it later.”

"My silly sister, with such good conditions, who wouldn't agree?" Yue Hongying said anxiously. "I really don't understand, did Han Yi put a spell on you? You trust him so much without even meeting him?"

"What, does it have to be someone from Jingtian Manor? Wait a minute, I'll contact a few more friends. I refuse to believe there aren't suitable candidates among the Seven Academies of Jingtian..."

"Shh!" Tao Qingtang put his index finger to his lips, gestured to her, and pointed out the window.

Through the beaded curtain, amidst the bustling crowd outside, a person dressed in the inner courtyard attire of Jingtian Manor was slowly walking upstairs, led by a waiter.

Shortly after, the door to the private room opened, and the waiter led a man into the room.

The man was dressed in a light blue inner courtyard outfit. He was tall and not particularly handsome, but his face was angular and his eyes were clear and bright, exuding a sense of determination and courage, giving people a feeling of calmness and reliability.