Witch, please have some self-respect!

Just as Shen Yun was engrossed in studying the cultivation technique...

The next day, he received a message from Feng Luoyi early in the morning.

They claimed that they had not visited Shen Yun since he moved, and that today was a good opportunity to pay a visit.

"Is the young lady coming?"

A question flashed through Shen Yun's mind, but he immediately gave an affirmative answer.

[I'll be waiting for you anytime, Miss.]

Putting everything else aside, the manor in Qianlongfang was all given to us by the young lady.

Moreover, he knew that the young lady's visit this time was definitely not just to see him.

There may be some important matters to attend to.

As for what exactly it is, it's hard to guess.

Upon receiving the message, Shen Yun had already prepared tea and pastries in the courtyard, receiving Feng Luoyi with the utmost courtesy.

The young lady was still dressed in red, looking as if she were untouched by worldly affairs.

Feng Luoyi was surprised to see Shen Yun treating her so warmly.

At Zuixianfang, Shen Yun had changed his appearance to that of a middle-aged man, but today he made no attempt to conceal it.

The hunched old man who came with the young lady a year ago has completely transformed into a gentle, refined, and calm young man with white hair.

After embarking on the path of cultivation, Shen Bo underwent a complete transformation.

"You've changed a lot since you came to the Holy City from the Immortal Seeker City," Feng Luoyi said with deep emotion.

She had brought Shen Yun to guard the spirit fields and step into this sacred land, but she never expected that Shen Yun would bring her so many surprises in such a short time.

"I owe everything to Miss. Without Miss, this old servant wouldn't be where I am today."

Shen Yun spoke only of loyalty, as if he wasn't the one who wanted to be the young lady's partner before.

However, Feng Luoyi did not investigate further, because although she discovered that Shen Yun's appearance had returned to youth, his inner self was still old.

The Qi and Blood Realm was clearly induced by consuming a large amount of medicinal resources, and its foundation is very weak.

However, although the foundation of Qi and blood is weak, the cultivation level in the later stages of body nourishment is genuine and can extend lifespan by many years.

He should be at least 120 years old.

In reality, Shen Yun's current lifespan has reached nearly two hundred years, but he has used the Jian Chun True Meaning and breathing techniques to suppress this part of his original aura.

Feng Luoyi guessed that she might have taken some kind of beauty-enhancing pill or longevity pill.

After all, Shen Yun's talent in talismanic arts was indeed outstanding, and he had earned a lot of resources, which had been proven over time, so it was not investigated too deeply.

"I heard that yesterday the Law Enforcement Hall captured a demon spy, and you deserve the most credit."

Together with Qingzhi, they lured out two powerful demons, and captured a total of 18 demons along the route.

Feng Luoyi changed the subject, asking with a hint of doubt, "There's another matter that puzzles the people in the Enforcement Hall: why are the demons so eager to capture you?"

Do you know why?

Feng Luoyi's eyes were filled with curiosity and scrutiny, as if Shen Yun was shrouded in unknown mystery.

Did that Daoist Wangsheng only teach Shen Bofu the Dao?

Shen Yun was suddenly startled—he immediately understood Feng Luoyi's background.

However, he had no intention of hiding it anyway, and had planned to hand it over to the authorities.

He was just pondering whether to hand it over through Feng Luoyi or through Wu Rou.

No need to worry about it anymore.

He immediately stood up, carefully took out a talisman crystal that emitted a faint blue glow from his robes, and presented it to Feng Luoyi with both hands:

"Young Miss, please take a look. This is the explosive rune crystal that I studied and engraved some time ago."

"When Senior Sister Wu Rou fought the Golden Hou, she used this technique to turn the tide of the battle."

He lowered his eyes, speaking respectfully yet clearly: "This old servant previously asked Miss Wu Rou to test its power, so the demon race must have witnessed the power of this talisman crystal."

I dare to guess that their rush to capture me is because of this exploding rune crystal—they probably want to force me to reveal the method of inscribing the rune crystal.

Feng Luoyi took the talisman crystal handed over by Shen Yun, and after a brief probe, she instantly sensed the surging energy within it.

Her expression was slightly serious.

This mere first-tier rune crystal possesses the power of fifteen limits, and its internal energy is abnormal.

After the explosion, it may seep into the bodies of those affected.

The Body Nourishing Realm is not the Blood Sea Realm. It is much slower to refine the energy that has been invaded from the outside, and it will definitely fall into a weak state.

If the Exploding Runestones could be mass-produced, it would be a major blow to the battlefield of the Demon Race's Body Nourishing Realm cultivators.

With this as a trump card, the demon race cannot compete with the human race on the battlefield of the Body Nourishing Realm!

No wonder the demon race values ​​Shen Yun so much, even risking the exposure of their spies, and sending two powerful demons to infiltrate the vicinity of the Holy City to capture him.

Feng Luoyi held the talisman crystal in silence for a moment, then said, "This exploding talisman crystal is indeed miraculous!"

When their gaze fell on Shen Yun, the previous scrutiny had faded, replaced by a clearer approval.

Shen Yun paused for a moment and then continued, "However, my abilities are limited, and the success rate of making these Exploding Rune Crystals is extremely low... I am willing to hand over the rune crystals of the Exploding Rune Stones to the sect to produce more Exploding Rune Stones."

"According to my investigation, the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace no longer has any of these rune-patterned jade crystals in stock!"

As he spoke, he took out the rune crystal of the Exploding Runestone from his void bag and handed it over.

He has carved so many explosive runes these days that he has become so familiar with them that he can do it without relying on rune crystals.

Even if he wanted to reinforce the impression again, there were patterns on the bursting rune stone leaf representing the true meaning of Jian Chun in the ancestral aperture that he could recall.

Feng Luoyi took the talismanic jade crystal and tapped it lightly with her fingertips. She was very satisfied with Shen Yun's frankness.

She spoke slowly, her tone steady yet carrying an undeniable solemnity: "Okay, I understand."

This satisfaction stemmed not only from Shen Yun's candor and lack of reservation, but also from his willingness to reveal such a crucial trump card.

As for why she didn't say it earlier, she didn't care. Who doesn't have ambitions?

"Water that is too clear has no fish." The fact that Shen Yun immediately presented her with this talismanic jade crystal after she arrived was enough to demonstrate his loyalty.

She felt that Shen Yun was more trustworthy than Fairy Qingzhi, it was just a pity that his cultivation level was a bit lower.

It's okay, we're in the later stages of recuperation, and there's still a long future ahead.

With her status and strength, she could easily push Shen Yun to the Blood Sea Realm, and even the Heavenly Palace Realm wouldn't be out of the question!

"I'll hand it over to the sect on your behalf, and you'll certainly get your share of the benefits."

Feng Luoyi casually put away the talismanic jade crystal, looked at Shen Yun's loyal appearance, and made a promise.

Shen Yun quickly bowed and said, "The sect's reward is no problem; it is my honor to be able to help Miss."

Next came the moment for Shen Yun to express his loyalty.

Although Feng Luoyi's expression remained aloof, her gaze towards Shen Yun softened considerably.

Shen Bo is one of our own.

Moreover, after Shen Bo became successful, he not only remained loyal to her, but also took good care of Feng Lei, Feng Dian, and Feng Baixuan.

Feng Luoyi was somewhat surprised to see the three of them at the last True Disciple Banquet, because she had not prepared invitations for Feng Lei and the others.

Only after asking did I learn that it was a gift from Uncle Shen.

Qingzhi Fairy and the others are indeed excellent followers of the true disciples.

Ultimately, it was because of her status as a true disciple that they gathered together.

Shen Yun's actions gave her a sense of closeness, like family members supporting each other, not because of his status as a true disciple.

They are different and irreplaceable.

After obtaining the information she wanted, Feng Luoyi did not linger. Before leaving, she left behind a pill that could extend one's life by ten years, a cultivation technique suitable for those with average talent, and a token for a true disciple.

"The young lady is so kind!"

Shen Yun held the three items and watched the young lady leave, feeling very happy.

The three items left behind by Feng Luoyi were all very thoughtful.

The rarity of the Longevity Pill, which extends life by ten years, goes without saying; the Holy Sect can exchange it for 10,000 contribution points.

The remaining techniques are quite interesting.

"The Nine Revolutions of the Azure Lotus Sutra!" Shen Yun murmured.

This method has a very high ceiling; it's a 'scripture' level method, with a maximum amplification of up to nine times.

It seems to suit him well, and is suitable for people of average talent to cultivate.

Its advantage is that the cultivation speed is also fast.

One can cultivate to the Blood Sea Realm with a single turn of the technique, which is equivalent to an ordinary cultivation technique. Its combat power is average but balanced and moderate.

The Nine Revolutions lies in the ability to repeatedly cultivate from the first to the ninth stage of body nourishment nine times.

After nine revolutions, there is a ninefold increase, the cultivation technique is perfected, and the level of qi and blood condensation is even higher.

Opening up the Blood Sea comes with a 30% success rate.

The biggest advantage is that one can break through the Blood Sea whenever they want by practicing the "Nine Revolutions of the Azure Lotus Sutra".

If someone with poor natural talent doesn't have time to continue cultivating, they can choose to try breaking through the Blood Sea during their first transformation.

If one has sufficient talent and a long lifespan, one can continue to hone one's skills.

Breaking through the Blood Sea at the third stage, at the sixth stage, and at complete perfection depends entirely on the cultivator's own plan.

This is an absolutely top-tier technique. I don't know where the young lady got it from, but she generously gave it to Shen Yun.

More importantly, the young lady hinted that this method could be cultivated to the point of reaching the Blood Sea.

There were also follow-ups to the Hunyuan theory.

Although Shen Yun will not switch to this method as his main practitioner, he can arrange it for Su Wan'er.

It's the most suitable for Su Wan'er, who has average talent, and it's better than the "Floating Light and Shadow Escape Technique"!

The final token would be even better; Shen Yun's Wangyuezhai could operate under Feng Luoyi's name.

It's about supporting Shen Yun again.

"Young Miss is so kind!"

Shen Yun only gave up one thing: the Explosive Rune Jade Crystal, which he had already almost fully comprehended.

Moreover, judging from what the young lady said, if the sect offers any rewards, it will still give them to Shen Yun.

"No, what I gave also included loyalty and emotional value!"

Shen Yun immediately corrected his attitude.

Young lady, be loyal!

The days that followed were peaceful, and Shen Yun cultivated as usual every day.

After handing over the Exploding Runestone, there was no further news. Shen Yun was still somewhat hopeful about what reward he would receive from above.

However, this rune stone, while powerful enough to influence the battlefield in the Body Nourishing Realm, is also quite useless.

After all, very few first-tier rune masters can actually make them; to produce them in batches, you need to be a second-tier rune master.

It will inevitably waste the time of a second-tier rune master to create explosive rune stones.

It might not even be as fast as Shen Yun's production speed.

Moreover, there is only one rune jade crystal, which is similar to a cultivator's jade slip cultivation method.

Only by comprehending this rune to a very deep level can it be replicated. There can be no mistakes whatsoever, and most importantly, it must also capture the essence of the rune!

Shen Yun is still quite far from being a replica, and it will probably be difficult to replicate it in batches in the short term.

..........

In the cave of the True Inheritance Elder Hu Lan, he suddenly heard some rumors that the Holy Sect had begun to select some second-level talisman masters to make specific talisman stones. He was very puzzled about this matter.

He immediately summoned one of his disciples to inquire.

"Are you aware that the Enforcement Hall is currently producing runestones on a large scale?"

"Reporting to the elder, this disciple has heard a little about this matter. It is said to be related to the Hall of Enforcement, and it involves a first-tier rune stone."

Hu Lan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately guessed that it was an exploding rune stone.

A few days ago, he heard that the true elder of the Law Enforcement Hall had personally taken action with the Illusion-Breaking Mirror and found a total of 18 demon spies in the city within a day.

Even Bai Shuixiang and Bai Yan'er, who had been hiding for many years, were caught.

These were the few pawns that the demon race had painstakingly acquired back then, and for a moment he was completely silent.

The mission to lure Shen Yun failed, and two powerful demons at the Heavenly Palace Realm were also lost.

The demon race suffered heavy losses from Shen Yun's mission alone.

As for the appearance of the exploding runestone, he felt it was definitely not that simple.

Could it be that Shen Yun handed over the exploding talisman?

Damn it!

Hu Lan's face was very ugly, and she cursed inwardly.

"It's Shen Yun again!"

He secretly made a mental note that once the storm had passed, Shen Yun must be eliminated!

......

Two more days passed. On this day, Shen Yun had just finished practicing the Nine Strikes of Overturning Heaven that morning.

Someone has come to visit. Huang Changxing, whom we haven't seen for a long time, has now successfully entered the Blood Sea Realm, and his temperament is quite different.

Shen Yun received him in a small pavilion in the middle of the pond.

He could also enjoy the sunshine here, which made him feel very comfortable.

"Brother Huang, it seems your promotion to inner sect is just around the corner!"

Shen Yun smiled and offered his congratulations.

"Success was a stroke of luck, a stroke of luck indeed!"

Huang Changxing laughed heartily, his spirits high with joy, and he looked much younger.

This time, he went into seclusion for nearly fifty days.

The first five days were spent adjusting one's condition, thirty days were used to break through the barrier, and then fifteen days were spent stabilizing one's realm.

"Is breaking through from the Body Nourishing Realm to the Blood Sea Realm really that troublesome?"

Shen Yun asked, somewhat surprised.

You should know that the longest he had ever broken through a cultivation barrier was basically one night, or three hours.

It's unimaginable that someone could be in seclusion for over fifty days.

"Brother, you don't know how difficult it is for those of us who lack talent and are also old to break through to the Blood Sea Realm..."

Huang Changxing, who had just completed his breakthrough, seemed to still have lingering fears as he recounted his experience to Shen Yun.

Because he could see that Shen Yunzhi was in the Blood Sea and had spent a year and a lot of resources to break through to the late stage of Body Nourishing.

The foundation is still very weak.

I really want to advise against blindly rushing through the levels.

"There are three major hurdles to overcome in terms of Qi and Blood: the Qi and Blood Barrier, the Essence and Qi Barrier, and the Blood Barrier!"

"The first hurdle is to achieve a state of perfect harmony of Qi and blood throughout the body. Only when you reach the limit and sense an unusual movement three inches from your navel can you break through this hurdle... This hurdle is the simplest. As long as your Qi and blood don't slip away and your cultivation technique is good, there won't be any major obstacles."

"The second hurdle is the Blood Sea Realm. After that, you can sense the essence of heaven and earth to cultivate. This hurdle is crucial. The younger you are, the easier it is to sense the essence of heaven and earth. The older you are, the more obscured your senses become, and the harder it is to comprehend. Therefore, you must go into seclusion in a cave in a blessed land of dragon veins to break through this barrier."

"The third gate, the Blood Gate, is the most crucial step. It involves drawing in external essence and energy to the body, where it interacts with the blood and opens up the Blood Sea."

This stage is the most dangerous; a slight misstep could cause the body to burst from the continuous flow of vital energy. Brother Luo collapsed at this stage!

At this point, Huang Changxing looked wistful and let out a long sigh.

"Brother Luo...is he dead?"

Shen Yun's expression froze, and his hand, which was pouring tea, paused.