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With a slight thought, Chen Fei silently threw a punch at the air. The punch emitted a muffled whistling sound as it passed.

Compared to when he first broke through to the Body Refining Realm, the pure power he unleashed at this moment had probably increased by more than 20%. This was not only due to the power boost from the perfected Mountain Collapse Technique, but also an additional enhancement brought about by the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield tempering his muscles and bones and integrating the power of his entire body.

Even more amazing is the defense; when an attack is about to strike, the muscles throughout the body will subconsciously produce extremely subtle tension, sliding, and force-dissipating reactions.

This means that Chen Yue's physical resistance to blows and his ability to deflect force are increasing day by day as he cultivates the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover.

The next moment, Chen Yue focused his mind and circulated his qi and blood according to the unique method of the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover. On his outstretched right palm, his skin shone slightly, and a layer of invisible qi as thin as a cicada's wing quietly appeared.

This energy was incredibly solid, flowing slightly in the palm of his hand, radiating a strange, resilient, and resilient fluctuation.

As Chen Yue's thoughts shifted, this layer of energy, like a living thing, quickly traveled from his palm to the back of his hand, then spread along his arm to his shoulder, finally lingering for a moment at his heart before flowing away again.

It can appear anywhere on the body surface, but its range is limited to an area about the size of a palm.

"After mastering the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield technique, one's Qi and blood condense and begin to manifest externally, forming a protective aura..." Chen Yue recalled the description of the technique. This layer of Qi was the prototype of the protective aura.

Chen Yue tried to channel this energy to his fingertips and gently poked a discarded training stone next to him.

"puff!"

With a soft sound, a small hole about an inch deep was pierced into the hard bluestone surface, with smooth edges, as if it had been pierced by a sharp blade.

The penetrating and explosive power contained in the Qi is far greater than that of ordinary fists and feet.

Chen Yue then concentrated his energy on the outside of his forearm, picked up an ordinary short knife with his other hand, and slashed down at his forearm.

"clang!"

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and the short sword was bounced high into the air by the recoil. The layer of energy on Chen Yue's forearm rippled slightly, then quickly subsided, leaving only a faint white mark on his arm that disappeared in an instant.

Chen Yue dispersed his energy, feeling his heartbeat quicken slightly and a slight loss of qi and blood.

"As my cultivation level increases, and with the improvement of my proficiency in the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, this energy will surely cover a larger area, until it permeates my entire body, forming a true Golden Bell Shield! Only then will I truly be impervious to swords and blades, and immune to water and fire!"

Feeling the changes in himself, a smile involuntarily flashed across Chen Yue's eyes.

In a short period of time, he had mastered the Wind Chasing Technique, the Raging Tide Blade Technique, and the Disguise Technique; the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover began to show its wonders; the Marrow Cleansing Pill was refined to a high level; and his own cultivation was advancing by leaps and bounds.

Its overall strength has reached a new peak.

"The Marrow Cleansing Pill is still a bit lacking, and the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover is even more challenging... But apart from that, are there any new cultivation techniques I can practice for the time being?" Chen Yue stood in the quiet courtyard, suddenly feeling a little uncomfortable.

His recent frantic training, with clear progress every day, has become the entire rhythm of his life.

Now that the main techniques have been mastered, the number of things that need to be practiced every day has decreased by more than half, and the tense sense of fulfillment seems to have eased a bit.

"I want to cultivate a new technique... but I don't know where to start." Chen Yue frowned slightly.

The night was deep, and in a small mud house in a corner of the black market, an oil lamp flickered dimly.

Shen Dujiang tilted the small porcelain bottle that Chen Yue had just handed him, and a Marrow Cleansing Pill rolled into his palm. Under the dim yellow oil lamp, the pill reflected a warm and restrained luster, and its fragrance was pure and lingering.

Shen Dujiang's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly. He held the pill close to his eyes, examining it closely. After a moment, he looked up at Chen Yue, who was still wearing a mask, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Only ten days have passed!

The inferior pills from before were still fresh in my mind, but this one in front of me, in terms of both color and aroma, was exactly the same as the Marrow Cleansing Pills available in Youlin County.

This speed of progress... is simply unbelievable!

Either the other party had been hiding their true abilities, or their alchemy talent was outrageously high. Shen Dujiang's heart was filled with turmoil.

"How is the quality of this pill?" Chen Yue's voice came through the mask.

Shen Dujiang composed himself, put the pill back into the porcelain bottle, and nodded slowly: "The quality is excellent, no different from what is sold on the market." He neither exaggerated nor belittled it.

"That's good."

Chen Yue smiled slightly and continued, "In that case, let's renegotiate the buyback price for these pills: eight taels of silver per pill. I can provide three pills every three days, and as my friend's alchemy skills improve, the quantity can be increased. How does that sound?"

"Eight ounces?"

Shen Dujiang frowned immediately and shook his head, saying, "Your price isn't fair enough. The market price is indeed nine taels, but I have to take care of things and bear the risks when I sell here. Buying it for eight taels would make me too little profit."

Since we want a long-term partnership, I won't haggle with you excessively. One piece, six taels of silver.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yue chuckled and shook his head: "Six taels is a bit too little. My friend worked tirelessly, day and night, to refine this pill; we can't let him work for nothing. How about this, I'll compromise. I'll sell you one Marrow Cleansing Pill for five taels of silver."

Shen Dujiang was taken aback. How could this be a reverse bargaining tactic, with him lowering the price he had been negotiating?

Just as he was about to speak, Chen Yue continued, "However, in addition to these five taels of silver, you will also need to provide an extra set of complete medicinal materials for refining the Marrow Cleansing Pill, free of charge."

Shen Dujiang frowned even more deeply: "One dose of medicinal herbs costs two taels of silver. I'll give you another five taels, making it seven taels in total!"

"This two ounces is the price you paid me. Your cost of purchasing medicinal herbs is definitely not that high. In the long run, you won't lose out on this deal," Chen Yue said with a smile.

Shen Dujiang looked at Chen Yue, remained silent for a long time, and tapped his fingers lightly on the rough tabletop, quickly calculating the gains and losses.

He was well aware of the cost of the medicinal materials. More importantly, the potential value of a stable source of qualified Marrow Cleansing Pills far exceeded the immediate price difference.

After a moment, Shen Dujiang finally nodded slowly, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out: "Alright, let's just consider it making friends. As you said, a Marrow Cleansing Pill of this quality will cost five taels of silver, plus a portion of medicinal herbs."

However, it is essential to ensure at least three of this quality every three days; there must be no shortage of stock, and inferior products must not be sold as superior ones.

"It's a deal," Chen Yue readily agreed.

Having finalized the deal for the pills, Chen Yue showed no intention of leaving immediately.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Do you have any higher-grade cultivation manuals here? The kind that I can actually practice."

Shen Dujiang was taken aback upon hearing this. "Weren't you studying the Marrow Cleansing Pill? You actually have the energy and inclination to practice a new cultivation technique?"

Ordinary people need to devote all their energy to studying alchemy or martial arts, leaving them no time for anything else.

Chen Yue waved his hand casually, "Alchemy is my friend's business. I naturally have time to practice martial arts. It's never a bad thing to have more skills."