Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

That pot of Meng Po soup, which he has been unable to replicate for so long, was never just wine; it was the cage that imprisoned him, and the obsession that he dared not let go of.

Lin Quan gazed at the swaying lanterns at the end of the bluestone path, remained silent for a moment, then slowly raised his eyes to look at Li Hanyi, his tone becoming more serious:

"Actually... I have a way that might help Senior Brother truly swallow this bitter pill."

Both of them knew very well that if Baili Dongjun hadn't been so deeply troubled, why would he have been stuck at the half-step divine travel stage for so long?

Li Hanyi paused, her eyes suddenly lighting up: "What method?"

"Xue Ru and Jing Jing joined forces."

"Xue Ru's awakened superpower, combined with the power of her martial soul origin;

Jingjing's awakened martial soul, combined with her unique soul skill—Dual Force Fusion—may be no less effective than the Meng Po Soup.

He paused, his gaze calm: "But right now, both of them are still shallow in foundation and not yet ready."

"Once they both reach the Grandmaster realm—which is the carefree realm of this world…"

"If we work together then, we may be able to help our senior brother break free from his mental barriers and rediscover his true self."

Finally, he looked gently at Li Hanyi: "Do you think it's feasible?"

Lin Quan's gaze fell upon him, and Li Hanyi paused for a moment, lowering her eyes and remaining silent for a couple of breaths before nodding in response:

"Giving it a try wouldn't hurt..."

"If we can truly resolve the knot in my senior brother's heart, that would be a great blessing."

"If we can't solve it, it's just a waste of effort."

Seeing that she had no objection, Lin Quan nodded gently, keeping the matter firmly in his heart.

But to prevent any unforeseen complications, he lowered his voice and added:

"This matter is between you and me only; do not let Baili Dongjun hear a single word."

Li Hanyi's eyes flickered slightly, and without hesitation, she immediately agreed.

Back in the inner city of Snowmoon City, Lin Quan went straight to the secluded courtyard where Wen Hujiu and Xin Baicao were refining pills. Li Hanyi followed closely behind, her steps silent.

As soon as the two stepped inside, Wen Hujiu was bending over and stirring the alchemy furnace, while Xin Baicao was examining a pill closely. When she looked up and saw that it was them, she only raised her eyebrows slightly and did not get up.

Before they could exchange pleasantries, the two had already taken out all the newly refined Hundred Treasures Pills and Nourishing Essence Pills and neatly arranged them on the bluestone table.

Lin Quan glanced at the jade bottle, flicked his fingertips, and eighty percent of the pills instantly disappeared into his sleeve.

"The remaining Hundred Treasures Pills and Nourishing Essence Pills may be distributed among the two seniors and Sikong Changfeng themselves."

"The most important thing right now is still the Hundred Treasures Pill—I hope you two will put in your best effort."

Wen Hujiu and Xin Baicao exchanged a glance, a smile appearing in their eyes. They had expected Lin Quan to want the Hundred Treasures Pill.

Over the past two weeks, the two have become increasingly skilled in their training, with their control of the heat becoming more and more precise. In addition, after taking several Qi-Nourishing Pills and Hundred Treasures Pills, their cultivation levels have quietly loosened, showing signs of a breakthrough.

However, the effects of quick-acting pills like the Hundred Treasures Pill are usually most potent in the first three pills, after which they become less effective, like scratching an itch through a boot.

Lin Quan's persistence is truly perplexing.

Despite their doubts, neither of them asked further. Wen Hujiu shook the elixir bottle in his hand and laughed loudly:

"You provided the medicinal herbs, we controlled the heat, and we'll refine whatever pill you want."

Xin Baicao stroked his beard and smiled: "No matter how many Hundred Treasures Pills there are, for the sect, they are the root of life extension and the seed of inheritance."

"Thank you for your help, seniors."

Lin Quan clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and Li Hanyi also gave a slight nod. Before the words were even finished, the two had already turned and left.

After walking several dozen steps, Lin Quan's divine sense stirred slightly, and he silently counted the pills in his sleeve—

While it wasn't enough to help Qiao Jingjing and the others break through all the hidden acupoints, it was enough for Li Hanyi and Wang Yuyan to completely open up the secret acupoints in their bodies.

If he were to allocate a little more, along with what Lin Quan himself would use, it would be enough for him to break through the threshold of the Grandmaster level in one fell swoop!

He is now at the peak of the Innate Realm. After switching to the "Eternal Youth Scripture", all thirty-six hidden acupoints have been activated, and he has begun to grasp the basics of the technique.

Back in the inner city courtyard, before Li Hanyi could even sit down, her gaze was already fixed on Lin Quan.

She asked directly, "What are your plans next, husband?"

"What else can we do? There's only one way—break through the barrier."

"I have entered the realm of the 'Eternal Youth and Longevity Classic,' and all thirty-six hidden acupoints have been opened."

"Now, it's time to trample the Grandmaster realm underfoot."

He paused, looked at Li Hanyi, and his tone became more serious:

"Not only me, but all of you need to catch up in cultivation as soon as possible."

"Once I reach the Grandmaster level, I will be able to open the door to cross realms once again."

"At that time, with the power of a grandmaster guiding the way, the world connected, even if not as vast as this world, would certainly not be inferior in the slightest."

Li Hanyi's pupils contracted slightly, and her expression became subtly serious.

She is now at the Great Freedom Realm, a rare find in this world; but if Lin Quan opens the next gate, it will lead to a world of the same level...

What awaits them is not a chance encounter, but a true life-or-death struggle.

If he were to truly connect to a higher-level world, Li Hanyi's current cultivation level would indeed seem rather weak!

Li Hanyi was deep in thought, her brows furrowed slightly.

With a slight thought, Lin Quan tapped the Time-Space Mirror with his fingertip, and a message was instantly transmitted to the women.

Swish—swish—swish—

Zhu Zhuqing and Qiao Jingjing entered the courtyard almost one after the other; the moment Wang Yuyan received the news, she lightly touched the eaves with her toes, her figure soaring through the air like a white crane, her clothes fluttering as she leaped over the wall, spun in mid-air, and landed steadily on the blue bricks.

Chen Xueru was unable to leave because He Yushui was pestering her to teach her embroidery.

Once everyone was gathered, Qiao Jingjing spoke first, her voice clear and bright: "Husband, why did you summon us so urgently? Is there something important that has happened?"

Swish—swish—

Zhu Zhuqing and Wang Yuyan turned their gazes almost simultaneously, their intense gazes landing on Lin Quan.

Lin Quan met her frankly and without any pretense, repeating word for word what he had said to Li Hanyi earlier.

As soon as the words were spoken, the women exchanged glances and whispered among themselves, like silkworms eating leaves.

Lin Quan remained silent for a moment before saying, "You all discuss this first—who should take the Hundred Treasures Pill first?"

Zhu Zhuqing immediately replied, "There's no need to argue. Sister Hanyi has the strongest foundation, and Sister Jingjing's spiritual power is the purest."

"Why don't we let the two elder sisters take the pills first, so that all the hidden acupoints can be opened in one go?"

"Sister Xue Ru is still in the Innate Realm. She can take advantage of this medicinal power to break through to the Grandmaster level."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuyan nodded and smiled, her eyes bright: "I agree."

Li Hanyi and Qiao Jingjing were stunned and couldn't respond for a moment.

Lin Quan nodded in agreement: "Zhu Qing and Yu Yan are right."

"What we lack most right now is combat power that can carry the main beam—among us, only Jingjing and Hanyi are the most suitable."

"Besides, you just took the pill a little earlier."

"The rare and precious herbs gathered from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye are still piled up in the warehouse. Zhu Qing and Yu Yan only need to wait a few days for the medicinal effects to be completely unaffected."

The previously tense and somewhat hesitant atmosphere eased subtly with these words. The women exchanged smiles, their eyes suddenly brightening—

It turns out there was no need to be modest at all.

"Jingjing, Hanyi, take the pills immediately and, with the power of the hundred treasures, quickly open the hidden acupoints!"

"Yu Yan and Zhu Qing, then consume the soul beast cores and focus all your efforts on refining and awakening your talents!"