Complete one practice method every day

Meanwhile, in a secluded courtyard in Youlin County.

Gu Bei's face was so gloomy it could drip water. On the ground in front of him lay three corpses covered with white cloth, namely Zhou Yi, Yuan Shi, and Jia Ge.

Dark red bloodstains could still be seen along the edge of the white cloth.

"Three Flesh Refining Realm cultivators went to capture one Skin Refining Realm cultivator, and they all died? Not a single one came back?" Gu Bei's voice was hoarse, filled with barely suppressed anger.

He suddenly looked up at his subordinates, who stood by with their hands at their sides, not daring to breathe: "Was it that old bastard Chen Xuanli who made the move?"

"Report back to the steward."

The subordinate bowed immediately, his voice trembling, "According to our informants inside and outside the Chen residence, Chen Xuanli has not left the backyard of the Chen residence all night, so it should not be him."

"Not him?" Gu Bei frowned, his brows furrowing into a knot.

If it wasn't Chen Xuanli, who else in the Chen family could have dealt with three experienced Body Refining Realm experts so cleanly and efficiently? Could it be that the Chen family is hiding other Bone Forging Realm experts?

Just then, another subordinate rushed in and whispered a few words in Gu Bei's ear.

Upon hearing this, Gu Bei's eyes widened in astonishment: "Li Lie is dead too?"

Li Lie joined them, gained resources, and had just broken through to the Bone Forging Realm. He was a valuable pawn they had planted within the Chen family, and yet he died just like that? And at this critical juncture?

Was Li Lie's defection exposed, and he was purged by the hidden experts of the Chen family? Or... was tonight's operation a trap set by someone else from the very beginning? A case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?

Who is this "Yellow Bird"? The Chen family? Or some other force?

Gu Bei narrowed his eyes slightly; the development of events was somewhat beyond his control and expectations.

"Issue the order immediately!"

Gu Bei took a deep breath, a resolute and ruthless glint in his eyes. "All covert operations that have had direct contact with Li Lie are to be relocated immediately! All recent operations are to be suspended! Increase vigilance; no one is to act without my orders!"

"Yes!" The subordinate quickly responded and withdrew.

Gu Bei stood alone in the courtyard, looking at the three corpses on the ground, and thinking of Li Lie who had just died, his expression changed constantly.

Chen Yue... this originally planned blood sacrifice seems to have become a poisonous thorn that can kill.

The loss of three skilled fighters is a significant blow to the Divine Flame Sect's operations in Youlin County. The refinement of the alchemy technique, in particular, cannot be delayed.

"Looks like we'll have to find a new alchemist..."

Gu Bei's eyes flashed with a cold light. "And the Chen family... we need to get more capable people sent over from above. The waters of Youlin County are deeper than we imagined."

……

The Chen family was utterly enraged by Li Lie's death.

Inside the council chamber, the lights were bright, but the atmosphere was tense. Chen Jing sat in the main seat, below him were the core members of the Chen family, including Chen Yuqing.

"Li Lie's death is no accident!" An elder slammed his fist on the table and roared, "The attacks on Huichuntang in succession must be the work of the same group of people. This is an attempt to uproot the Chen family!"

"Our investigation has not been without progress recently,"

Another intelligence officer said in a deep voice, "Recently, an organization called the Divine Flame Cult has been gathering refugees outside the city! They act mysteriously and are ruthless. The attack on Huichun Hall and the death of Li Lie are probably related to them!"

"The Divine Flame Cult!" Chen Jing chewed on the name, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Regardless of who the other party is, in Youlin County, such wanton killing of members of the Chen family and plundering of their property must come at a price!

"Pass down the order!"

Chen Jing abruptly stood up, his voice echoing like clashing metal in the council hall, "Send more men to thoroughly investigate the Divine Flame Cult! Report this matter in detail to the county government and request official assistance in its eradication!"

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.

Chen Yue remained oblivious to the uproar caused by Li Lie's death.

In the side room arranged by the Chen family, after quickly reviewing and understanding the basic principles and operation methods of the Breath Concealment Technique, Chen Yue immediately began to cultivate the Mountain Collapse Technique to calm the turbulence of blood and qi brought about by the series of battles tonight and to consolidate his newly broken through flesh-refining realm cultivation.

His focus before the alchemy furnace, the sweat from his fists and feet, the clear progress visible on the panel... these are the foundations of his livelihood.

As for the bloody battles in the alley during the day, those days are over. If it weren't for the daily arduous training, the situation tonight would probably be completely different.

In the face of absolute power, all schemes, plots, and sweet words are futile.

Strength is the most real and reliable reliance.

As midnight approached, all was quiet except for the faint sound of patrolling footsteps echoing from deep within the Chen residence. The familiar ripples appeared before my eyes precisely on time.

Daily Settlement

[Striving to cultivate the Mountain Collapse Technique, cultivation level +15]

[After carefully studying the manual, experience gained in the Breath Concealment Technique +1]

[Taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill provides a mild cleansing and bone-strengthening effect.]

[Defeat a Bone Forging Realm martial artist, Source Points +1]

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[Skill: Concealing Breath Technique (Beginner 1/233)]

[Skill: Poison Repellent Pill (Beginner 177/600)]

……

[Source: 1]

A massive influx of cultivation insights and growth in cultivation level overwhelmed Chen Yue, who remained oblivious, his eyes fixed on a message on the panel.

Source point +1.

It's happened again!

The last time Chen Yue obtained Origin Points was before he even embarked on the path of martial arts, when he narrowly defeated the evil spirit in a crisis. Since then, no matter how hard he cultivated or how much he improved, his Origin Points have not increased.

"I'm currently at the Flesh Refining Realm, and I killed Li Lie, who was at the Bone Forging Realm, so I gained +1 Source Point. Back then, I wasn't even a Martial Apprentice, but I killed a Spectral Beast, and I also gained +1 Source Point." Chen Yue's eyes flashed, and he suddenly understood something.

"So, achieving a breakthrough simply means defeating someone of higher status, killing someone of a higher order?"

If that's the case, then Chen Yue has found a clear and feasible way to obtain the source point.

Although this is by no means easy, fighting across ranks, especially the higher the martial arts realm, the greater the gap between each rank, makes it extremely difficult and risky to fight against someone of higher rank.

But at least we have a direction.

The magical power of the Origin Point can be seen from the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover.

A manual that was impossible to cultivate at all was completely restored by consuming 1 point of source points, turning decay into magic and becoming a complete body-refining divine skill of extremely high level!

"My ability to kill Li Lie, a martial artist at the Bone Forging Realm, despite being at a higher level, is largely due to the protective aura, power integration, and counter-shock force provided by the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield."

Chen Yue felt the solidity brought by the slow circulation of the protective energy within his body. "As my cultivation of the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield deepens, this advantage will only grow stronger. In the future, when facing stronger opponents, this may be my capital for fighting beyond my level!"

Even if the source points are not used to repair techniques, directly increasing proficiency has an extremely amazing effect.

If this 1 point of source energy were added to the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, it would directly skip the entry level and break through to the minor completion level. At that time, Chen Yue's defense, strength, and even the intensity of his qi would likely experience a qualitative leap!