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Lin Yuan's fingertips traced rows of books, searching for classics related to spiritual cultivation. Although the Danyang lineage's collection of books couldn't be described as vast, it was still quite diverse, after all, it represented the life's work of Li Changqing, a master-level alchemist.

However, methods specifically for cultivating one's spirit are still extremely rare, and most are attached to certain profound internal energy cultivation techniques as a side effect.

After searching unsuccessfully for a while, Lin Yuan gave up on finding a mental cultivation technique and instead added the last two source points to the Enchanting Demon Eye. After all, compared to other additional effects, the Enchanting Demon Eye's ability to enhance mental power far surpasses that of other internal cultivation techniques.

Moreover, he only has two source points now, which is just enough for him to master the intermediate-level technique, Enchanting Demon Eye.

In an instant, Lin Yuan felt a sense of lightness and etherealness. After this feeling, as if his soul had left his body, subsided, Lin Yuan looked at his 3D panel. The Enchanting Demon Eye, now at the proficient level, had given him another 10 points of mental power.

His overall three-dimensional appearance has reached an incredibly exaggerated level.

Lin Yuan [Personal disciple of the Fifth Elder of Qinghe Palace]

Source point; 0

Root bone; 79

Comprehension; 52 [A superior demeanor]

Strength: 130

Spirit; 75

Dodge; 80

Realm; Innate Second Level

His spirit level skyrocketed from 50 to 75, and his strength also increased by 20 points with the help of two external martial arts manuals. Not to mention his evasion.

With the added boost of 3 True Essence, his strength is so great that he could be considered a top-tier figure not only in Jiangnan but also throughout the entire Ming Dynasty!

The only drawback is his age. After all, if people knew that he had reached a level that most people could never achieve in their entire lives at such a young age, they would all see him as a monster.

However, now that he has the Turtle Breathing Technique, if he wants to hide it, ordinary people really can't see through his level of skill.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan glanced at the sky outside the window and prepared to go back to rest. He didn't need to come to this library tomorrow, because he had already taken everything that needed to be taken, and the rest were things he no longer cared about.

With this in mind, Lin Yuan decided to begin his seclusion at home tomorrow, using the remaining time to further improve his internal strength.

Walking along the quiet path, accompanied by the cold autumn wind, Lin Yuan suddenly stopped. A faint, forcibly suppressed gasp drifted from afar.

In the past, this sound would have been easily masked by the sound of the wind and the chirping of insects, but at this moment, Lin Yuan's mental power surged again, and the sound, though faint, was like a needle piercing his ear.

It was Xiao Lingling's voice.

Lin Yuan frowned slightly, and with a flash, he silently approached the source of the sound.

He had no intention of helping the person; he just wanted to see what was going on.

Using the newly learned "Turtle Breathing Technique," Lin Yuan suppressed his aura to the extreme, as if he had merged with the shadows.

Under the cover of night, a dark figure was carrying the struggling Xiao Lingling, speeding towards the back mountain. The figure's movements were extremely skillful; in just a few leaps, they were already dozens of feet away.

The silhouette's profile flashed by in the moonlight, so familiar that Lin Yuan's pupils suddenly contracted.

It's Ling Xiao!

He was no longer the gentle and refined man he once was; his face was filled with gloom and determination, and his gaze toward Xiao Lingling was devoid of any affection.

"Senior Brother, let me go! Where are you taking me?" Xiao Lingling's voice was filled with sobs and disbelief and terror.

"Shut up!" Ling Xiao hissed, increasing the pressure on her hand, causing Xiao Lingling to groan in pain. "Your father is out of touch with reality, so don't blame me for being ruthless. You forced me onto the path of the Holy Sect!"

"Holy Gate!"

Lin Yuan frowned slightly. This name had another name in the game: the Demonic Sect.

Lin Yuan had never paid much attention to the internal struggles within Qinghe Palace.

One reason is that he was previously weak and powerless.

Secondly, now that he has joined the Danyang lineage, no matter which side wins, it will not affect the Danyang lineage in the end. After all, there is only one master-level alchemist in the entire Qinghe Palace. No matter which side wins, his master will still be the treasure of Qinghe Palace.

But now it seems that something new has happened within Qinghe Palace. Ling Xiao is going to betray the sect and join the Demonic Sect. Why is that?

A murderous intent suddenly arose in Lin Yuan's heart.

He didn't care about the internal struggles of any sect, but Ling Xiao's actions undoubtedly pushed the entire Qinghe Palace in an uncertain direction.

If this struggle is not just an internal conflict within Qinghe Palace, then his newly settled life, as well as the safety of his master and senior sister, will be threatened.

With this in mind, Lin Yuan prepared to take action to eliminate the source of the cholera outbreak. He wasn't going to save Xiao Lingling; the woman's life or death was none of his concern. He simply wanted to resolve unnecessary trouble.

However, just as he was about to set off...

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The shrill and urgent tolling of the bells echoed throughout the Qinghe Palace mountain range, the highest level of alarm, indicating that a powerful enemy had invaded!

Before Lin Yuan could react.

The next moment, shouts of battle, the clash of weapons, and the explosions of clashing internal energy came from the direction of the mountain gate like a tidal wave.

The entire peaceful Qinghe Palace was instantly transformed into a battlefield of blood and fire.

Countless figures dressed in black with ghostly faces emerged from all directions like phantoms, killing anyone they saw with ruthless methods and bizarre moves, clearly not the martial arts of righteous sects.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yuan immediately understood that Ling Xiao's kidnapping of Xiao Lingling was just a pretext; the real scheme was for the Demonic Sect to launch a full-scale attack!

He could no longer care about Ling Xiao. With a swift movement, he unleashed the "Divine Shift Tiger Step," transforming into a blurry afterimage as he raced towards the residence of the Danyang lineage.

His masterful movement technique made him so fast that he almost left a line on the ground. The few demonic sect disciples he encountered along the way only felt a gust of wind pass by, and before they could even see his figure clearly, they were stunned by an invisible "tiger's might".

"Master! Senior Sister!"

Lin Yuan felt a little anxious. Over the past few days, he had developed a considerable liking for Li Changqing and Zhao Ran.

He wouldn't feel good if either of them got into trouble.

When he rushed back to the Danyang Meridian region, it was indeed engulfed in a chaotic battle.

The sudden appearance of the enemy caught Qinghe Palace completely off guard.

Li Changqing, his beard and hair flying, was wielding a whisk in a fierce battle with a black-clad leader wielding a blood-red longsword. Each flick of the whisk brought with it a wisp of green mist, forcing the opponent to cover his mouth and nose and retreat in panic.

Zhao Ran was surrounded by several demonic disciples. Although her swordsmanship was exquisite, she lacked practical combat experience. Facing these fearless demonic disciples, she was in grave danger, and a bloody gash appeared on her arm.

"Senior Sister!"

Lin Yuan roared and stopped hiding his strength.

He stomped his left foot hard on the ground, "Tiger's Might Stomp!"

"Buzz!"

A domineering aura suddenly spread out, and the few demonic sect disciples who were besieging Zhao Ran felt as if they were being stared at by a prehistoric tiger, and their movements instantly froze.

It was that one fleeting flaw!

Lin Yuan's figure darted into the battle like a ghost, his right fist clenched, his inner energy surging, and he unleashed the Vajra Wrathful Dragon Tiger Fist without reservation!

Before the fist even arrived, a powerful fist intent, mixed with the roar of dragons and the howl of tigers, had already enveloped the demon disciple at the forefront. The demon disciple's demon mask instantly cracked, and his eyes were filled with extreme fear, as if he were not seeing a six-year-old child, but a Vajra King descended to earth.

"Bang!"

A punch landed squarely on his chest.

The demon's protective inner energy was torn apart instantly, like paper. His chest collapsed, and his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into the artificial hill and dying on the spot.

One punch!

With just one punch, he instantly killed a demonic sect expert whose strength was at least at the second-rate level!

Zhao Ran and Li Changqing, who were engaged in fierce combat, both looked over in shock, completely unable to believe what they were seeing.

Without pausing, Lin Yuan twisted his body to avoid the other person's slash, and with a backhand "Dragon and Tiger Convergence," the fist wind brought a sharp whistling sound, accurately striking the opponent's temple.

Another demonic disciple collapsed to the ground.

In the blink of an eye, he had wiped out the enemies who were besieging Zhao Ran.

"Junior brother, you..." Zhao Ran covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

"Step back!" Lin Yuan didn't explain, but shielded her behind him, his cold gaze sweeping over the surrounding battlefield.

"What a prodigy! I never imagined that Qinghe Palace would hide such an unparalleled genius!" A cold, magnetic laugh rang out.

A woman wearing a black plum blossom mask and with a strikingly beautiful figure slowly emerged from the darkness illuminated by the firelight.

The woman didn't look at the wary Li Changqing, but instead stared intently at Lin Yuan.

"Little one, have you ever thought about joining my Holy Gate?"

Lin Yuan felt a slight sense of unease. He sensed a danger emanating from this mysterious woman, and currently, the only people who could make him feel danger were those with a higher cultivation level than him.

Unlike other martial artists, thanks to the existence of the game panel, he can develop three things simultaneously.

Those at the same level either lack his physical strength or his mental fortitude, so they pose no real threat to him.

Upon hearing this, Li Changqing, who was also on high alert, was immediately enraged. What a despicable member of the Demonic Sect! He tried to snatch his precious disciple right away.

Do they really think Li Changqing is easy to bully?

"You wicked demon, don't even think about harming my disciple!"

After saying that, Li Changqing prepared to use his ultimate move. However, his movements were fast, but the woman's movements were even faster. The moment he made his move, the woman twisted her body seductively, and the next moment a strong seductive power spread out.

Li Changqing was instantly captivated.

The woman looked at Li Changqing, who was completely infatuated, and a hint of disdain appeared on her lips.

"If it weren't for the fact that you're a master-level alchemist, do you think you'd still be alive!"

After the woman finished speaking, she walked step by step toward Lin Yuan.

"Little brother, have you figured it out yet!"

A soft, sweet voice that made a man's bones go numb rang in Lin Yuan's ears. If Lin Yuan hadn't been so strong-willed, he would have almost blurted out his agreement.

However, Lin Yuan quickly regained his composure and his face showed unprecedented caution. The woman in front of him was too alluring, and her cultivation level must be several levels higher than his, otherwise he would not be so unsettled.

"Big sister, what are the benefits of joining your demonic sect?"

Lin Yuan tried his best to act like a confused child, but in reality, his mind was already racing, trying to figure out a way to escape.

With his mind racing and the woman's figure drawing ever closer, Lin Yuan still couldn't come up with a way to break the deadlock.

If he were alone, he could use his martial arts skills to escape unexpectedly, but now he has his master and senior sister behind him, which makes him extremely troubled.

At that very moment, a terrifying tremor suddenly struck the entire Qinghe Palace.