The deflated cultivator refused to give up and vowed to turn the tables.

"I cannot reveal the specifics, as I promised the immortal I would not. Simply put, Danfeng and I traveled to a mountainous region and discovered a special place and an old immortal. We then cultivated there rapidly for nearly three months, advancing a minor realm; I broke through to the fifth star. The immortal's instructions are not to be shared with outsiders, so I cannot tell you the details," Huang Chenghe said simply.

"Tch, if you don't want to tell me, then don't. I'm not interested in hearing it anyway," Su Zinong said. "These kinds of stories are nothing more than meeting an old man with white hair and a white beard in the mountains, who tells you how to speed up your training, where there's a lot of spiritual energy to speed things up, and then says he can only give you two months to train before leaving. You stubbornly drag it out for almost three months and finally advance to the minor realm..." Su Zinong guessed wildly.

Huang Chenghe nervously grabbed Su Zinong's hand and said, "Hey, how come you seem to have seen it with your own eyes? That's amazing! Were you hiding in the shadows and watching?"

“I’ve met plenty of immortals. Look at my cultivation level now, I’m at the late stage of the fifth star, while you’re only at the early stage. How dare you be so smug?” Su Zinong deliberately mocked him.

"Ah, no wonder I still feel inferior to you even though my cultivation level has risen. It turns out you've already reached the late stage of the fifth star. Weren't you only at the fourth star a while ago? How come everyone else is encountering a god, but the god you encountered is so powerful?" Huang Chenghe said, quite puzzled.

"All immortals are equally powerful, it's just that I work harder than you, while you spend all your time and energy on your sweet nothings with girls," Su Zinong said with a smile.

Danfeng, standing beside her, covered her mouth and laughed.

In any case, improving one's cultivation level is something to celebrate.

The four of them returned to Yellow River Villa together.

Everyone at the manor was overjoyed to see Huang Chenghe return. Although Huang Donglang had scolded Huang Chenghe, he was actually happier than angry to see him safe and sound. He was also delighted to learn that Huang Chenghai's cultivation had broken through to the fifth level, as Huang Chenghai's cultivation had dropped and hadn't fully recovered; he was currently only at the late fourth level. He would need Huang Chenghe's assistance when he became the manor lord, and the higher Huang Chenghe's cultivation, the more secure Huang Chenghai's position would be.

Huang Chenghe's mother quite liked Danfeng; she was pleased that Danfeng was curvy, had a full belly, and walked with a swaying gait, suggesting she would give birth to a son. However, she also knew that to become Huang Chenghe's bride, besides these things, she also had to consider maintaining her position at the manor, so she didn't say anything, only offering very warm hospitality.

Later, I was slightly pleased to hear that Danfeng was from Chaoxia Mountain, after all, it was a considerable sect, and there was still a chance.

Su Zinong secretly planned for Huang Chenghe and Danfeng. First, he would go back to Chaoxia Mountain to have the sect leader, Xinyangzi, recognize Danfeng as his daughter to raise their status. In addition, Su Zinong would go to Chaoxia Mountain again in the future to see if there was a way to help Xinyangzi improve his cultivation. If he could reach the eighth star, the status of the entire Chaoxia Mountain would be greatly enhanced. At that time, many people would definitely want to flock to Chaoxia Mountain to be proud to become a member. With the expansion of its scale, it would rise to the level of a mid-level sect.

Huang Chenghe nodded and gave a thumbs up.

Now that Huang Chenghe has returned, Su Zinong should head north, as he has arranged to meet Miss Mo in Changshou City, and half a year has already passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhaoxia was reluctant to leave, but Su Zinong told her to stay with Danfeng at the Yellow River Villa for a short while before returning to the mountain.

After bidding farewell to Yellow River Villa, Su Zinong headed north to Changshou Mountain.

Su Zinong went to the inn where he used to stay to wait.

But after waiting for ten days, it still hadn't arrived, and by then it had already exceeded the agreed-upon date of six months.

Feeling bored, Su Zinong went for a stroll in the streets. Later, remembering Lin Yixi, he went to the Lin residence.

“She hasn’t come before. She returned to her sect after coming with you half a year ago. Her master wants to speak with her.” Lin Yixi said with a smile.

“Oh, I know all that, but she and I agreed to meet here in six months, but the time has passed and she hasn’t shown up, so I came to ask if you have any news about her.” Su Zinong was very frustrated.

“I haven’t received any news about her. If she came to Changshou City, she would definitely come to see me, at least to say a few words and exchange greetings. Besides, she promised you she would come. If she hasn’t come, something might have delayed her. Just wait a little longer,” Lin Yixi said.

Su Zinong nodded, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

"Young master has come from afar, why not stay at my residence?" Lin Yixi tentatively suggested.

"Oh, then I won't bother you. There's no need for me to stay, but I'll come over occasionally for a cup of tea and a chat," Su Zinong said with a smile.

After that, Su Zinong came to drink tea every other day and gradually became familiar with Lin Yixi.

Lin Yixi practices metal-based martial arts. Her attack speed, agility, and lightness of movement are all top-notch, and she is also skilled in using poison.

"Did you know she was poisoned by Xiaoruanshi Powder?" Su Zinong asked.

“She told me,” Lin Yixi nodded, “but even though I used a lot of poison, I couldn’t cure her from the soft stone powder.”

"You're familiar with poisons, do you know anyone who uses this type of poison?" Su Zinong asked.

"Knowing its origin is useless. This poison first came from the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, but later other people outside the Valley started using it. It is said that the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons doesn't just give it to anyone; it's probably only available to people with great strength," Lin Yixi said.

"So, the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons might be sold at a high price, but they will absolutely not disclose the guests' information." Su Zinong understood this rule.

“That’s for sure. Even thieves have their code of honor, and they have to follow that code to go further. Unless you take off your mask and bewitch that poison woman in the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, maybe you can find out some information, hehe…” Lin Yixi smiled mischievously.

"I'm not that amazing. I come here every day and I still haven't managed to charm you." Su Zinong smiled and replied.

"How do you know you weren't charmed?" Lin Yixi asked, her eyes wide.

Later in the conversation, Su Zinong directly asked Lin Yixi about methods for practicing the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian and improving his lightness skills and speed. Lin Yixi didn't dare to reveal too much, as her sect was very strict. However, Lin Yixi would guide Su Zinong on any problems he encountered in practicing Baiyunbao's Divine Smell Technique and the Hand Taiyin Meridian.

In terms of speed, whether it's light-footed movement techniques or attack speed, it all comes down to breathing. Exhaling and inhaling must be coordinated with the rhythm of one's movements to enhance speed and power. Although the difference may seem slight, over time the gap will become increasingly apparent.

Furthermore, these subtle differences should not be underestimated. For example, if two people swing their swords at the same time, the faster one, even by just an inch, will have their sword pierce the opponent's body first. This is of great help in gaining the upper hand.

So although Su Zinong did not wait for Miss Mo at Lin Yixi's residence, his understanding of speed and movement techniques improved considerably.

Five days later, they finally met Miss Mo, but she was already on her deathbed when she arrived at the Lin residence.

Su Zinong no longer had any red spirit stones left. He had exhausted his spiritual power in the far north, and Miss Mo was in this state precisely because she had used up all her red spirit stones.

Without saying a word, Su Zinong immediately cut his hand and let out a small bowl of blood for Miss Mo to drink.

Half an hour later, Miss Mo finally woke up.

Lin Yixi sighed silently. Why didn't I meet a man like that...?