A master of both medicine and martial arts, he picked up a beautiful CEO as his wife.

The joy of the union lasted only... less than three days.

During these three days, he tried to use "Meridian Harmony" to harmonize the death energy that cyclically flared up once!

The results were surprisingly good!

Normally, a single meridian-merging process would only last about four days, but after this meridian-merging, he felt it could last for seven or eight days or more. More importantly, Lin Yuqing was no longer being torn apart; instead, thanks to the nourishing effect of the Dianyang True Qi night after night, her face was becoming more and more beautiful each day.

Ye Feng had a brand new "calculation" in his mind.

He used to calculate this tribulation by "how many more days he can hold on", but now that the meridians have been initially combined, he has changed to a new standard - "how many cycles can the combined meridians suppress?" He roughly counted, and at the current level, it should be able to suppress about ten cycles, which means that there are still about ten cycles of "residual wealth" that he can see with his naked eye.

However, this will be reduced! He clearly felt that every major battle and heavy injury, and the extensive use of true energy, would reduce the number of cycles that could be suppressed by several.

It felt strange and cruel. The previous calamity was like a dark cloud that burst open at any moment, suffocating him and making it hard to breathe, yet he couldn't grasp it or predict its course. Now, the Meridian Connection had become a book, clearly stating how much money he had left, and each fierce battle would reduce it further. And the Eastern Sun hadn't subsided yet; the upcoming battles would only be more numerous—these ten or so cycles seemed like a lot, but they couldn't withstand more than a few fierce battles.

The merging of the meridians has only just begun; the key to advancing and supplementing the fragments is still in progress. The foundation of this tribulation will not be cleared or diminished for even a day.

However, no matter what, the initial formation of the fusion meridian is already incredibly good news.

Just when Ye Feng felt he could finally catch his breath and had time to plan for going home, Shen Yu came to his door with a stern expression.

"Junior Brother!" Shen Yu cut to the chase, "Something terrible has happened."

"What happened?"

"In the two days since you merged your meridians, I've sensed several ominous signs near Dongyang," Shen Yu said solemnly. "They all belong to reclusive individuals, deeply hidden, lurking in the shadows like hungry wolves, watching this manor."

Ye Feng's eyes suddenly turned cold: "A recluse? Someone from the master's faction?"

"Not everyone!" Shen Yu shook his head, his expression growing increasingly grave. "At least two or three groups, each with its own distinct flavor, and they don't seem to be from the same group."

Ye Feng felt a sudden chill in his heart.

Shen Yu looked at him and, emphasizing each word, uttered a hidden danger he hadn't considered: "Junior Brother, do you know why this 'Meridian Harmony' technique has been largely unknown for so long?"

"Because once it forms, yin and yang combine, creating a continuous cycle of life, resulting in a unique resonance phenomenon."

"Ordinary people can't sense this, but when someone with that level of cultivation is searching for something, it's like a beam of light suddenly illuminating the night."

Ye Feng was taken aback.

"Your initial union of meridians is tantamount to announcing something to this secluded world!"

"The True Yin has appeared! It has merged with the pulse of a peak Yang body! Anyone in this world who knows about what happened twenty years ago, or who wants to obtain that True Yin, has 'sensed' it in the past two days. It is their beacon, illuminating everyone's eyes."

Ye Fengyi was quiet.

"Who are they?"

"The three religions and nine schools of thought."

Shen Yu smiled wryly, "There are those like Zhiwei Pavilion who want to verify that ancient scroll, those who want to seize that 'key' and offer it up in exchange for wealth, and even more... those who are after 'Yuan' itself. As long as this 'lighthouse' of hers is lit, all the hidden wolves in Dongyang will come smelling her scent."

His face turned icy cold.

He never imagined that this life-saving "meridian fusion" would be a double-edged sword. Besides being able to remove the shackles that would kill Lin Yuqing, it would also serve as a beacon to show these wolves her identity as "True Yin".

The tree catches the wind.

The secret he had guarded and concealed for more than half a year was revealed by this energy at the moment of "merging meridians," and the whole world knew about it.

Ye Feng's eyes drooped downwards.

The senior's word "lighthouse," Qian Chongwen's endless stream of "cleaners," and Zhao Hui's words, "Please take action over there."

His increasing "strength" along the way only attracted more and more ferocious wolves to Lin Yuqing.

There are such unsolvable things in this world: the bigger he protected her, the better, but the more eyes were watching her.

But he will not back down.

He protected them for more than half a year—from his uncle to the Qin family, from the Li family to Tianheng, and each time he protected them more fiercely.

This time, the opponent has simply changed.

"What's worse, when I was watching over her that night, I also sensed a very terrifying smell..."

Shen Yu lowered his head, his voice even lower, revealing a hint of chilling dread, "A very ancient, very sinister feeling, fleeting in an instant."

"I don't know who it is, but I can sense that it's both very far away and very close. I don't quite understand what it is, but I know it's terrifying."

"It seems to be something that has been dormant for a very long time, awakened by the energy of your 'Meridian Harmony,' and slowly opened its eyes to take a look at this place."

Ye Feng's heart skipped a beat.

His master's letter, the incomplete ancient text, and the sect's lineage... everything now seemed so terrifying! It was as if a chill had seeped into his spine and rushed into his brain.

Becoming stronger is never without a price. He obtained the Meridian Harmony, protecting Lin Yuqing from her depletion. But in the same instant, he also personally attracted something deeper, more ancient, and more dangerous.

The abyss will stir again. His master's words were nothing more than a distant and unrealistic warning in his heart. But now, his senior brother's words, "Open your eyes and take a look," have given the word "abyss" weight and warmth—a sinister, living warmth.

He didn't know what that 'Abyss' was. But he was certain that the guy was targeting Lin Yuqing.

Master's last words: "Protect that key, for it carries more than just the burden of guiding you through your tribulation." At this moment, everything fits perfectly.

Ye Feng's hands, hanging by his sides, slowly clenched. He finally understood that the person he was protecting was not just a woman. "It turns out that what I've protected isn't just her, but also something else, a huge secret."

"It seems," Ye Feng said, looking out at the pitch-black night with a look of war and grimness in his eyes, "that my comfortable life should come to an end."

"Those jackals lured by the lighthouse," he slowly clenched his fist, a cold glint in his eyes, "won't have to wait long."