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After a long while, Shen Dujiang rubbed his temples wearily and shook his head, saying:

"I don't really remember this water pattern. As for the flame one... I'm sure I've seen it before, but I can't quite place it right now. I'll tell you when I remember."

Chen Yue nodded, stopped pressing the matter, and changed the subject: "Are you still planning to sell Marrow Cleansing Pills?"

Shen Dujiang pondered for a moment, then nodded:

"Keep selling! But this time someone's been watching this line, so we can't be so blatant in the future. I'll find a way to distribute the pills piecemeal through a few trustworthy middlemen. We'll earn less that way, but it'll be safer."

"Okay." Chen Yue nodded. "As for collecting the medicinal herbs..."

"continue!"

Shen Dujiang said firmly, "I'll be careful, I'll go through several intermediaries and collect it from different channels. Even if it's more expensive, it's still better than not being able to refine it at all."

"it is good."

Chen Yue agreed, then pointed to the two herb bags he had been carrying on his back:

"Were those two packets of medicinal herbs I got from that hut over there intercepted by them?"

Shen Dujiang shook his head: "No. Those two packages, I guess they followed me, figured out my usual sourcing channels and quantities, and put together something on the spot to scam you. I've collected the information here."

As Shen Dujiang spoke, he went into the inner room, took out three packets of medicinal herbs, and handed them to Chen Yue. Chen Yue checked them and found they contained herbs for Marrow Cleansing Pill, Poison Avoidance Pill, and Bone Strengthening Pill; there were no problems.

Chen Yue carefully put away the medicinal herbs, took out the two pieces of parchment from his pocket, and spread them on the table.

"And this, found on them, the contents are exactly the same. Do you want to keep a copy for research? Maybe we can find some clues."

Shen Dujiang curiously picked up a card and examined the patterns on it carefully under the light.

He looked at it for a long time, a puzzled expression on his face, then shook his head and handed the parchment back to Chen Yue:

"Forget it, this thing looks weird and I don't understand it either. Besides, you took care of everyone by yourself, so the spoils are naturally yours."

Seeing that Shen Dujiang was adamant, Chen Yue did not press the matter and carefully put the two parchments away again.

He thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll come here to trade with you in three days. It will still be the same three kinds of medicinal herbs."

Shen Dujiang nodded and said, "I will prepare everything. You must also be careful. After this incident, you're probably on someone's list."

"I know."

Chen Yue stood up, glanced at the bloodstains on Shen Dujiang's shoulder, and said, "Take care of your injury yourself. I hope you can be more efficient next time we meet."

"Don't worry, you won't die."

Shen Dujiang grinned, which aggravated his wound, causing him to gasp in pain.

Chen Yue smiled slightly, said nothing more, and with a flash, disappeared into the deep darkness outside.

Shen Dujiang sat alone under the dim oil lamp, listening to the faint sound of the watchman in the distance. He looked at the hideous wound on his shoulder, and the forced smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a deep weariness and worry.

"The water in Youlin County is getting muddier and muddier. Flames... water ripples... where have I seen them before?" Shen Dujiang muttered to himself, his brows furrowed, remaining motionless for a long time.

Chen Yue quietly returned to the Chen family's courtyard, bolted the door, and only after confirming that it was safe did he take out the two parchments under the lamp.

The paper is old and rough, and the patterns drawn on it have twisted and coiled lines that seem to have no rules, yet they contain a kind of indescribable rhythm and a peculiar attraction.

Looking at them for too long can even make you feel slightly dizzy, as if the lines are slowly wriggling.

Chen Yue examined each line and paragraph carefully, trying to understand its meaning.

"I don't understand it at all."

A moment later, Chen Yue rubbed his temples, his eyes showing no discouragement, but rather a hint of anticipation.

He doesn't understand it, but what about the control panel?

The panel can complete the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover, integrate martial arts techniques, calculate various skill experiences, and perhaps even read items containing special information.

Chen Yue meticulously read through the contents of the two parchments again, from beginning to end. Only after doing so did he carefully put the parchments away.

As day turns to night, familiar ripples appear, and the panel unfolds.

Daily Settlement

[After carefully studying the manual, my experience in cultivating the mind has increased by 1.]

[Strive to cultivate the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield; Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield experience +66]

……

[Skill: Introduction to the Art of Nourishing the Mind (1/1000)]

When Chen Yue's gaze fell on the newly appeared line 【Skill: Introduction to the Mind Cultivation Technique (1/1000)】, his eyes instantly shone brightly.

"As expected! The panel really can be understood!" Chen Yue felt a surge of joy.

He had initially guessed that the parchment might be a treasure map or a secret letter, but he never expected that it would actually be a cultivation manual, and a unique one at that, one that focused on cultivating the mind.

Chen Yue immediately focused his mind and began to absorb the insights and information from the panel's settlement.

After a long while, Chen Yue opened his eyes.

The cultivation method of this Mind Nourishing Technique is completely different from all the martial arts Chen Yue has encountered before.

It does not cultivate qi and blood, nor strengthen muscles and bones, nor pursue speed and power. Instead, it focuses on guarding the mind and spirit internally and sensing the heavens and earth externally. Through special methods of visualization, breathing, and contemplation, it gradually strengthens, condenses, and controls its own spiritual power.

This is what is known as the power of the mind.

According to the insights gained from the cultivation method, the power of the mind and spirit may seem ethereal, but it is actually of paramount importance.

When faced with strange and evil spirits, or illusions and bewitching spells, a strong mind is an excellent means of defense and resistance.

When a martial artist cultivates to a high level and begins to involve the five internal organs and connect with the inner and outer worlds, the strength of their mental power will directly determine the efficiency and upper limit of their cultivation.

Even without considering the advanced cultivation levels that come with it, cultivating one's mind to a certain level beforehand can bring many benefits in ordinary battles.

"They actually cultivated mental power ahead of time, a skill that only experts at the Refining Realm need to focus on!" Chen Yue was shocked, and his assessment of the background of the newly emerged force instantly rose several levels.

The fact that they could send out experts at the Bone Forging Realm, who also carried such profound cultivation techniques and secret manuals that pointed directly to the fundamentals of high-level cultivation, shows that their foundation is far beyond what the local forces of Youlin County can match.

Of course, what might appear in Youlin County is only a small part of this force.

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, Chen Yue first spent a little time refining a batch of Blood-Activating Pills. Then, he started refining Marrow Cleansing Pills and Poison-Avoiding Pills.

The refining of the Marrow Cleansing Pill has long been perfected, the technique is extremely skillful, and each batch consistently yields four pills of excellent quality.

The skill of making the antidote pills has reached a high level, making it easier to refine. The yield is now consistently three pills, and the quality is much better than before.

The increase in proficiency gained from actually practicing the refining process far surpasses the increase gained from simply deducing the formula in one's mind.

After refining these two pills, Chen Yue took a short break to adjust his breathing and began to formally refine the Bone-Increasing Pill for the first time.

Chen Yue was very curious about whether the Bone-Enhancing Pill could bring new strength or even talent.

Chen Yue had studied the formula for the Bone-Enhancing Pill to a minor level and theoretically possessed the ability to refine it. However, this pill involved several potent medicinal ingredients, the fusion process was complex, and the temperature control was demanding, so Chen Yue dared not be careless in the slightest.

He strictly followed the steps of the prescription, carefully processed the medicinal materials, controlled the heat, and observed the changes in the medicinal liquid.

More than an hour later, the alchemy furnace was opened, revealing two dark brown pills at the bottom. They were of ordinary quality, even somewhat unattractive, but they were indeed bone-strengthening pills.

A smile appeared in Chen Yue's eyes. He took out a pill, carefully examined it, and only after confirming that it was safe to take did he put it in his mouth.

As the pill dissolved, a hot and slightly stinging flow of medicine spread throughout the body and bones, subtly penetrating deep into the bones.

Chen Yue immediately activated the Haoran Guyuan Technique to guide and refine the medicine. After a short while, the medicinal power was absorbed, and the burning and stinging sensation gradually subsided.

Chen Yue carefully sensed the changes in his body, especially his bones. It seemed that his bones were slightly warm, as if they had been soaked in warm water, making him feel a little more comfortable.

But that's about it.

As for the specific increase in bone strength and density, it's completely imperceptible; the effect is so slight as to be almost negligible.