Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

After being away for several months, Li Feiyu noticed a subtle change in the atmosphere as he stepped into the Outer Blade Hall.

His former classmates, whether they were enthusiastic or familiar with him, now looked at him with a subtle distance and scrutiny.

Choosing to be stationed abroad long-term is seen by many as tantamount to actively marginalizing oneself, which is equivalent to giving up the qualification to compete for promotion in the inner sect, and being looked down upon is the norm.

He didn't care at all. If this body hadn't been only fourteen years old and not yet fully grown, and if his cultivation hadn't been only at the early stage of Qi Accumulation, he would have long since left this place of trouble.

For now, the Seven Mysteries Sect remains a relatively safe transitional place for him.

Just as I returned to my humble little courtyard, a voice rang out behind me.

"Feiyu, come with me for a moment."

The one who called him was his Dharma protector, named Zhao Kun, a middle-aged man whose martial arts skills and status in the Seven Mysteries Sect were quite ordinary.

Zhao Kun led him into his room, closed the door, and scrutinized his face and body with a gaze that seemed almost tangible, his brows gradually furrowing.

"Your complexion is rosy, and your spirits are much better than before you left the mountain," Zhao Kun said slowly, his tone scrutinizing. "But your breathing... your internal energy seems rather weak and unstable? What exactly have you been doing these past three months?"

Li Feiyu knew that this was a test from her master.

At this stage, staying in the Seven Mysteries Sect is still the better choice. He looked calm and cupped his hands, saying, "Master, three months ago, while practicing, I had a sudden realization that my Yang Energy path was nearing a bottleneck. Forcing it would be futile, so I thought of changing my environment to try to sort out my own abilities and seek new opportunities. Staying away from home is quiet and peaceful, which suits my needs for quiet cultivation and enlightenment. Now that I have returned, I wanted to ask Master to examine me and see if there are any errors in my 'closed-door training'."

He chose to stay not only because the place was relatively safe, but also because he wanted to observe Han Li's progress nearby and "piggyback" on some of the basic pills he was refining.

As for the small green bottle in Han Li's hand, he kept his distance completely.

Still haunted by the shadow of being dominated by the Six Paths of Reincarnation, he instinctively felt wary and avoided such "treasures" that were too deeply involved and entangled in cause and effect.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kun's face showed a flash of surprise, and he remained skeptical: "Oh? Then I'll test the results of your three months of 'comprehension.' There's no need to hold back."

The two stood in the courtyard. Zhao Kun assumed a fighting stance, his aura deep and focused, using the opening move of the "Zhengyang Palm," a technique widely known in the outer sect of the Seven Mysteries Sect.

Li Feiyu stood still until Zhao Kun struck with a palm, the force of which hit his face. Only then did he slightly shift his feet, his body moving slowly but actually quickly to the side, while his right hand, with fingers like a sword, pointed diagonally at Zhao Kun's wrist.

This seemingly casual gesture made Zhao Kun's hair stand on end, as if he were locked in by an invisible aura, causing his palm strike to falter.

The second move: Li Feiyu transformed his fingers into a palm and pushed forward with the momentum.

Before the palm even arrived, a powerful and oppressive aura enveloped him, causing Zhao Kun to gasp for breath and feel that he could not withstand it head-on. He hurriedly retreated to defend.

Li Feiyu then realized that his master was not a particularly formidable expert in the mortal martial arts world. The body control and power generation techniques brought about by the Foundation Establishment and Qi Accumulation of a Lifetime of Dharma, combined with his martial arts knowledge that transcended this realm, were already too oppressive for Zhao Kun.

With his mind racing, he secretly reduced his strength by 60% for the third move, and deliberately slowed down his movements by half a beat, showing a hint of "lack of follow-up power".

With the pressure on Zhao Kun reduced, he seized an opening and, on his fifth move, struck Li Feiyu on the shoulder with a palm, "forcing" him back several steps.

"Hoo..." Zhao Kun withdrew his palm, his breathing slightly rapid. He looked at Li Feiyu with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty. "Strange! Your skills and perspective have indeed improved, and your use of strength has become more skillful, but your internal energy... seems weak and unstable. Your foundation is not as good as before? However, if you can continue to hone your skills in this way, it is not impossible for you to surpass your previous achievements."

Ultimately, his knowledge was limited. He attributed Li Feiyu's deliberate "superficiality" to the normal fluctuations in the early stages of retraining after losing his cultivation. On the contrary, he felt slightly gratified by the "comprehension" his disciple showed.

"This disciple does indeed need time to hone his skills in peace," Li Feiyu said. "Qingniu Town is secluded and beneficial to this disciple's cultivation. I humbly request that Master arrange for this disciple to take on more long-term assignments abroad. This disciple will diligently cultivate without ceasing, hoping to live up to Master's expectations in next year's competition."

Zhao Kun pondered for a moment, considering the potential Li Feiyu had just displayed and the possibility of further improvement, and finally nodded: "Very well, since you have this intention, I will help you try. The friction between the sect and the Wild Wolf Gang has been increasing lately, and we also need capable people to keep an eye on things in Qingniu Town. Take this money; it will be useful for your martial arts training."

He took out a small purse and handed it to Li Feiyu, as a sign of his support.

Li Feiyu accepted it, feeling reassured.

In the Seven Mysteries Sect, the attitude of one's direct master is of utmost importance.

Now that Zhao Kun has given his consent, the biggest obstacle to his long-term stay in the outer town has been removed.

……

Two months later, during the time he stayed inside the gate, he was overwhelmed with trivial matters, and patrolling, taking attendance, and interpersonal interactions took up a lot of his energy.

The cultivation of the second level of "Myriad Paths of the Forest" is progressing slowly and has yet to be completed. Li Feiyu is also helpless about this. Although the garrison duty in Qingniu Town is not a lucrative position, there has been more friction between the sect and the Wild Wolf Gang recently, and many people have been applying for overseas assignments to avoid the war, which has caused him to be stuck here for so long.

As the year draws to a close, Li Feiyu finally gets an overseas assignment. Since the previous overseas officer died in a conflict with the Wild Wolf Gang in Qingniu Town, the Qingniu Town assignment suddenly loses its appeal.

Li Feiyu decisively took action and, before heading to Qingniu Town, he went to Shenshou Valley again.

During his two months at the Seven Mysteries Sect, he often exchanged ideas with Han Li in private. Han Li truly lived up to his reputation as a genius of the drug-using style; in just two months, he actually mastered the second level of the Longevity Technique.

This was a cultivation method he specially compiled for his disciples during his time as an Earth Immortal in his previous life. The "Opening Acupoints" chapter was certified and acquired by the Six Paths and was equivalent in value to the "Eight-Nine Mysterious Techniques" Opening Acupoints chapter.

Not only did he achieve the effects described in the original work during the Enlightenment stage, but he also added many miraculous and auxiliary cultivation methods to the Outer Realm chapter. The only flaw was that he had just written the preface to the Dharma Body chapter of the "Longevity Manual" when it exploded along with the Six Paths Space.

The third level of the "Longevity Manual" is a minor hurdle; mastering it is equivalent to achieving great success in accumulating Qi.

However, Han Li is so engrossed in martial arts that he has probably neglected his Changchun Gong. This doesn't seem right. What if he messes up with Mo Juren?

He first took out the "Luo Yan Bu" (a martial arts manual), then hesitated for a moment before taking out a thin book and handing it to Han Li. The cover read "Chi Lian Suo Jin Shou" (a martial arts manual with only one move).

"I will need to stay in Qingniu Town for the next six months. This is an offensive technique derived from a niche martial art. You have already achieved some success in accumulating Qi, which is sufficient for you to practice. Even without opening your eye apertures, the power of your true Qi can be used to melt gold and forge iron, and it may be useful in critical moments."

Han Li took the book and carefully read through it. When he saw the description of "fiery energy invading the meridians and corroding the blood vessels, burning the internal organs and scorching the viscera," he looked up and hesitated, saying, "Senior Brother Li, isn't this move... melting away a person's internal organs, too cruel?"

Li Feiyu looked at him, her tone calm yet resolute: "Since this is your trump card to save your life and fight back, there's no need to worry about how ruthless the methods are. Remember, in a life-or-death situation, there's no room for mercy. If you're not ruthless, you can't stand firm."

Han Li paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically, the last trace of hesitation in his eyes disappearing.

Li Feiyu is right. If it really comes to the point where this move needs to be used, then it's a fight to the death. Why worry about whether it's ruthless or not? This ruthlessness is precisely the sharpness that is needed in desperate situations.

He carefully put the booklet away, as if it were a hidden talisman.

Then, Li Feiyu gave him a booklet.

"What's this? A pill formula?" Han Li flipped through it and asked, puzzled.

"Several ancient elixir formulas contain herbs that are now almost extinct. You will need to find substitute herbs based on the descriptions of their properties," Li Feiyu said readily.

This is actually the formula for the Qi Gathering Pill, the Heavenly Wisdom Pill, and the Heavenly Hearing and Earthly Awakening Pill used in his previous life's cultivation. Although he may not necessarily need them, it would be good if he could really restore the formula in this world.

Han Li happens to be skilled in pharmacology, so this can be considered a kind of advance planning.

Perhaps his pharmacological knowledge can be used to deduce and verify the elixirs needed for future outdoor scenes.

Let's consider this a long-term investment and accumulate some experience first.

Han Li nodded and took out a bottle of pills for Li Feiyu, saying that they could help with cultivation. Although the effect was not very good, they would still be of some use.

After explaining the important matters, Li Feiyu suddenly asked, "Hey, do you want me to write a letter and take it back for you?"

Han Li hesitated. He looked at Li Feiyu, then at the stream flowing through the bamboo forest, and finally shook his head: "Never mind."

"What's wrong?"

"I'm a little unsure what to say, so let's leave it at that."

Li Feiyu asked curiously, "Don't you always say your sister is great? You could write to her. You haven't run out of things to say to your sister, have you?"

Han Li shook his head again: "She can't read, and the thought of someone reading to her makes me not know what to write."

Then came a moment of silence, followed by a deep sigh from Li Feiyu: "Don't you feel like everything is irreversible?"

This time, Han Li remained completely silent, because this was a difficult question to answer.