Dual Transmigration: American Prison, Surviving to a Fantasy Development Stage

Inside the boudoir, the temperature gradually rose.

When the two were reunited after a long separation, the tension in their hearts unconsciously eased.

However, just as she was about to succeed, Gu Yu suddenly came to her senses, grabbed Lin Feng's mischievous hand, and said breathlessly with a flushed face, "No... in my house, it really won't work..."

Lin Feng paused, looking at her shy and timid appearance, and couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Does this mean it's okay if it's not at my house?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yu's face instantly flushed, and two red blushes spread from her cheeks to her ears and neck.

She lowered her head, not daring to look Lin Feng in the eye, but her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.

Seeing her like this, Lin Feng knew she was genuinely shy, so he didn't press her any further.

There's plenty of time in the future, no need to rush.

He took a deep breath to calm himself, then asked, "By the way, have you broken through to the Innate Realm yet?"

Gu Yu took the opportunity to straighten her clothes, and nodded while panting slightly:

"I've broken through; my cultivation level has stabilized."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng took out a jade bottle from his sleeve—the very same pill Yu Lan had given him yesterday—and handed it to Gu Yu.

"Here is a Marrow Cleansing Pill, for you."

Gu Yu was taken aback, then shook her head and pushed the jade bottle back: "I don't want it."

I took the Marrow Cleansing Pill when I was six years old, but it's no use taking it now.

The Marrow Cleansing Pill is most effective the first time it is taken; taking it again afterward is a waste.

You should keep it for yourself.

Lin Feng clicked his tongue twice, his tone tinged with a hint of感慨:

"As expected of someone from a prestigious family, they have such good resources."

"She started taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill when she was six. I was still playing in the mud when I was six."

Gu Yu was amused by him and gently punched him.

Lin Feng smiled and continued, "My meridians are all open, so I don't need this Marrow Cleansing Pill at all."

Since I've already given it to you, keep it. Even if you don't use it yourself, you can give it away later.

Gu Yu lay in his arms, looking up at him with eyes full of happiness and emotion.

A single Marrow Cleansing Pill is worth ten thousand taels of silver. Given Lin Feng's wealth, the fact that he could offer her such a valuable gift warmed her heart.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she glanced shyly at Lin Feng before whispering, "Thank you... my husband."

Her voice was barely audible, yet it carried an undisguised joy.

Lin Feng chuckled upon hearing this and reached out to pinch her cheek: "So good."

Gu Yu snuggled shyly into his arms, curiously picked up the jade bottle, and gently uncorked it.

She wanted to see what quality this Marrow Cleansing Pill was, since pills made by different alchemists varied in quality.

However, when she saw the pills in the bottle, she was instantly stunned.

The pill was translucent and glowed with a faint spiritual light. Its fragrance was so strong that it almost overflowed from the bottle, completely different from the dull gray Marrow Cleansing Pill in her memory.

Gu Yu's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and she exclaimed, "Heavens! Husband, this... this could be the legendary Spirit Gathering Pill?!"

Seeing her shocked expression, Lin Feng asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

What is the Spirit Gathering Pill?

Is it that impressive?

Gu Yu took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but her hand holding the jade bottle was still trembling slightly.

She raised her head and looked at Lin Feng with a serious expression: "Husband, this Spirit Gathering Pill is much more precious than the Marrow Cleansing Pill!"

Although the Marrow Cleansing Pill is expensive, you can always buy it if you have the money.

"The Spirit Gathering Pill...it's not available in the outside world at all; it's a monopolized resource!"

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow: "Monopolizing resources?"

Gu Yu nodded and lowered her voice:

"This is a secret of the Great Wei royal family. I only heard it from my father."

The royal family would only offer five Spirit Gathering Pills as a reward for each martial arts examination.

Three of them were given to the top three martial arts scholars: the champion, the runner-up, and the third-place winner. The other two were to be offered to the royal family, and kept by the royal family members.

Besides, there's absolutely no sign of Spirit Gathering Pills outside!

She paused, then continued, "My father said that the reason why this Spirit Gathering Pill is so precious is because it is a necessary pill for innate cultivators to break through to the Grandmaster realm—which is also known as the Qi Refining realm."

It can transform the innate true energy within a master's body into the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, like a spark.

Without this spark, it would be extremely difficult for a Xiantian martial artist to break through to the Qi Refining Grandmaster realm, as they would lack the proper method.

Lin Feng was stunned upon hearing this.

He never expected that the pill Yu Lan had casually given him would be so precious.

A single Marrow Cleansing Pill costs ten thousand taels of silver, which is already an astronomical price.

But this Spirit Gathering Pill is something that is priceless and unavailable; you can't buy it even with money!

That sickly-looking little girl was surprisingly generous?

Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked:

"Since the royal family has Spirit Gathering Pills, why don't they keep them for themselves?"

Wouldn't it be better to keep all five?

"Such precious items, how could they be willing to give them away to those participating in the martial arts examination?"

Gu Yu lay on Lin Feng's chest and explained, "The Great Wei Dynasty couldn't do it even if they wanted to."

The Great Wei Martial Arts Examination, held every five years, is a nationwide martial arts event.

But do you know why the martial arts competition attracts so many martial artists from aristocratic families and sects?

"It's because of the Spirit Gathering Pill reward."

She lowered her voice and whispered in Lin Feng's ear:

"Recently, my father has been serving a deity, and thus has received a lot of news."

My father heard that this Spirit Gathering Pill wasn't actually produced by the royal family themselves.

Behind the royal family lies an even more powerful force—it seems to be the Immortal Sect.

Those who make offerings are actually people sent down from the immortal sects.

The Spirit Gathering Pill was merely a reward given by the immortal sect.

However, I don't know the specific details.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng instantly understood the key point.

"You mean to say that the so-called martial arts examination is actually just the Great Wei royal family selecting talent for certain immortal sects?"

"Those five Spirit Gathering Pills were just a reward from the Immortal Sect."

And the royal family themselves are really just middlemen?

Gu Yu nodded, her eyes full of admiration: "Husband, you are so smart, that's exactly what I meant."

I heard that those worshippers were all sent down from the immortal sects, and each of them was a master or above.

Their presence in the Great Wei serves two purposes: firstly, to intimidate all sides, and secondly, to scout out promising talents for the immortal sects.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng understood everything.

No wonder the whole country reveres martial prowess; it turns out to be a giant selection machine.

He looked at Gu Yu: "So, you have to be in the top ten to have access to these immortal sects or royal family retainers?"

Gu Yu nodded, then lowered her head somewhat dejectedly:

"Yes.

But I might not be able to do it this time.

I recently broke through to the Innate Realm. Although my realm is stable, my strength is still insufficient.

The top ten are all top experts carefully cultivated by various families and sects. I heard that several of them are even at the peak of the Innate Realm.

I...I want to try to get into the top ten again next time.

Seeing her dejected look, Lin Feng's heart softened. He put his arm around her shoulder and smiled slightly.

"Don't worry, I'm here. I guarantee you'll be in the top ten."

Gu Yu looked up at his confident smile, though she didn't quite believe he could help her get into the top ten.

After all, the martial arts examination was based on merit, not connections, but she did not refute it, only nodded slightly.

She knew that Lin Feng meant well and didn't want to disappoint her.

Looking at her obedient appearance, Lin Feng felt increasingly satisfied.

Although the Spirit Gathering Pill is priceless to others, it's not that important to him.

He has a cheat code, so he doesn't need elixirs.

"Since this Spirit Gathering Pill is so precious, then I'll give it to you."

He shoved the jade bottle into Gu Yu's hand.

Gu Yu stared at him in shock, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

She had explained the preciousness of the Spirit Gathering Pill so clearly: this pill could create a Grandmaster of the Qi Refining Realm, a treasure coveted by countless martial artists.

But Lin Feng knew all this, yet he was still willing to give it to her?

She shook her head, hugged Lin Feng's waist even tighter, as if she wanted to meld herself into his body.

She shoved the jade bottle back into Lin Feng's hand, refusing to take it back no matter what:

"My husband, this Spirit Gathering Pill will be more useful to you."

I'm not as talented as you, so it would be a waste for me to eat it.

Keep this for when you break through to the Grandmaster level.

Seeing her resolute attitude, Lin Feng did not press the matter.

Anyway, there's plenty of time. We can just feed it to her when she needs it. Once it's done, she can't possibly spit it out.

He put away the jade bottle and changed the subject to another matter: "By the way, of those offerings you mentioned, how many does the royal family receive?"

Gu Yu thought for a moment and replied, "Originally there were three, two men and one woman."

However, my father said that one of the people he was serving was old and nearing the end of his life, which was in the next few days.

My father hasn't been home these past few days; he's been busy with this matter—overseeing the repairs to the tomb and preparing for the funeral arrangements.

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. "Your time is almost up? That's... a real shame."

Gu Yu nodded, then lowered her voice and said, "However, this worshipper has made a request: after his death, ten men must be chosen to be buried with him."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's eyes lit up immediately.

"Oh? Is that so? What are the standards for this practice of human sacrifice?"