Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

She was about to speak when her throat tightened and her face turned deathly pale. Before she could even catch her breath, large beads of cold sweat had already crept up her forehead, one drop, then two, hitting her clothes and leaving dark welts.

A heart-wrenching pain suddenly crept onto Zhu Zhuyu's bloodless face.

But she bit her lower lip tightly, her jaw clenched until it turned white, and she didn't let a single groan escape her throat!

Time slips by silently...

When the incense stick burned out and the smoke dissipated, even the ash was completely cool.

At this moment, a large dark water stain had spread beneath Zhu Zhuyu, all traces of cold sweat seeping through her clothes.

She collapsed to the ground, her limbs limp as cotton, unable to even lift her fingertips, as if all her muscles and bones had been removed.

hum-

The dormant power within the crystal core is being absorbed and refined by her inch by inch.

When her last bit of strength dissipated, her body suddenly relaxed and slumped down completely.

In an instant, an invisible wave of energy exploded out from her body!

Immediately afterwards, thick, ink-black gas surged up, carrying a chilling and profound aura, and in the blink of an eye, it spread out to a radius of ten steps.

Lin Quan and Li Hanyi stared intently at Zhu Zhuyu—the surging black mist, the trembling silhouette, the faint purple mark between her brows…it was exactly the same as when Zhu Zhuqing awakened!

If there is any difference, it is only one point: the strange phenomenon on Zhu Zhuyu's body has a fainter aura and weaker fluctuations.

When Zhu Zhuqing activated the crystal core, it was a spontaneous resonance of her martial soul, marking the true beginning of her awakening journey.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuyu is more like the primordial power of the Netherworld Cat, which has been dormant for thousands of years, having a crack forced open in the door—not a rebirth, but a revival!

Meow--

A clear, melodious cat's cry broke the silence.

Behind Zhu Zhuyu, black mist churned, and a ghostly spirit cat, its entire body as black as night, materialized, its four paws hovering in the air, its eyes gleaming with an eerie light. On its forehead, a slender yet sharp purple crescent slowly emerged, as if to pierce through the illusion.

"Second Sister's martial spirit... is about to undergo a transformation."

"But she couldn't hold on any longer..."

"Brother Quan!"

Lin Quan, Li Hanyi, and Zhu Zhuqing immediately saw through her predicament—

A single level-one crystal core truly cleansed the marrow and reshaped the bones, and even awakened the dormant soul power of the Netherworld Cat.

The martial spirit was radiating golden patterns and silver light, clearly on the verge of transformation;

But the power of the crystal core has been exhausted, and the embers are about to go out. It's just missing that one spark!

Before he finished speaking, Lin Quan had already taken out the second crystal core, his lips slightly upturned, but his eyes were as calm as iron.

Swish!

He flicked his finger, and the crystal core shot through the air like lightning, directly towards Zhu Zhuyu's dantian!

Almost simultaneously, Zhu Zhuqing flashed, her afterimage lingering as she stood in front of Zhu Zhuyu.

With a gentle lift of her hand and a flick of her palm, the rapidly moving crystal core landed steadily between Zhu Zhuyu's slightly parted lips.

The crystal nucleus entered the body, and a warm current exploded out!

The ghostly cat behind her, which had been dull and listless, straightened its back, pricked up its ears, and its pupils blazed with purple light!

wow——

The black mist that filled the surroundings suddenly boiled, like boiling oil meeting water, violently churning!

Meow--!

The civet cat raised its head and howled, and black mist gathered like a tide. A phantom yet imposing dark crown slowly took shape on its head!

The crescent moon mark on his forehead turned from faint to solid, and the purple light gradually intensified, becoming so sharp that it seemed capable of slicing through the air!

Meanwhile, the soul power within Zhu Zhuyu's body surged forth like a river bursting its banks, rising relentlessly and steadily—

The moment the spirit cat stepped onto the crown, its eyes gleaming with purple light, and completely transformed into the Netherworld Spirit Cat King...

Her soul power level was frozen at level fifty!

Even after the incense ash has settled, the warmth still lingers.

The power of the second crystal core was completely refined, with not a single trace wasted.

The Netherworld Cat King has already taken shape, and its soul power is as solid as a rock, firmly rooted at the peak of level 50!

Once she refines her fifth soul ring, Zhu Zhuyu's cultivation level will likely soar to new heights.

At this moment, she was sitting cross-legged, regulating her breathing. Her aura surged and rippled like the tide, and her spiritual energy was constantly surging around her. She was clearly doing her best to control this surging power.

Lin Quan's gaze narrowed slightly, then turned gently and landed on Zhu Zhuqing.

He didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "What kind of cultivation technique is Zhu Yu currently practicing?"

Before the words were even finished, Zhu Zhuqing had already answered:

"This is a top-tier internal energy cultivation technique that I specifically requested from Sister Yu Yan..."

Looking at Zhu Zhuyu's breathing, one could see that her energy was steady and her meridians were faintly glowing, which indicated that she had been practicing authentic techniques for a long time.

However, without Lin Quan's approval, Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't dare to pass on even the most closely guarded secrets of the Xiaoyao Sect, let alone the Longevity and Immortality Scripture. What she chose for her second sister was merely a first-rate cultivation technique that she had casually picked up from Wang Yuyan.

In terms of quality, it far surpasses the rudimentary techniques practiced by the old poison master and his grandson.

In the Martial Soul Continent, this would be considered the pinnacle, directly reaching the threshold of the God Realm;

However, if placed in the martial arts world where Yu Yan lives, it would only be a first-rate martial art that powerful figures in the martial arts world would fight over.

After hearing this, Lin Quan remained silent for a moment, then solemnly made his arrangements:

"Once Zhu Yu's foundation is solid, you will pass on the Formless Divine Skill to her."

The Longevity and Immortality Sutra is now the fundamental method for their group, and also the strongest key to cultivation at present.

Apart from Li Hanyi and others who have entered into a contract with him, no one else may be granted permission for the time being.

This scripture will never be passed on to outsiders, at least not until a superior method is found.

The various traditions of the Free and Unfettered Sect have never been subject to any restrictions.

Although Lin Quan temporarily forbids Zhu Zhuyu from practicing the Longevity and Immortality Scripture, there is no need to hide such unique skills as the Formless Divine Skill.

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback at first, then her eyes lit up with undisguised joy: "Don't worry, Brother Quan, I will teach Second Sister the Formless Divine Skill word for word right away!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the surging dark mist around Zhu Zhuyu suddenly receded, disappearing into her body like rivers flowing into the sea.

As the black mist dissipated, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough, little sister!"

"Congratulations on your new martial spirit, sister!"

Before Zhu Zhuyu could even get up, Li Hanyi and Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward side by side and congratulated her in unison.

"Thank you, Sister Hanyi, and thank you, little sister..."

She nodded slightly, displaying impeccable manners, then looked up at Lin Quan, her lips slightly pursed. Finally, she took a deep breath and whispered, "Thank you for your help, young master..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lin Quan raised his hand to support her—a gentle force quietly supported her arm and helped her up steadily.

"From now on, we're all family, so there's no need for formalities."

He added in a calm tone, "You can call me Brother Quan or Husband, just like Zhu Qing does."

Zhu Zhuyu's ears instantly turned red, and her fingertips unconsciously tightened around the corners of her sleeves. After a long while, she whispered, "Husband..."

Seeing this, Lin Quan's brows relaxed, he nodded with a smile, and then said:

"First, calm your mind and stabilize your cultivation. Zhu Qing will explain the Formless Divine Skill to you in detail later."

"Once you've grasped the basics, we'll accompany you on a journey to Sunset Forest to find your fifth soul ring."

"good!"

Zhu Zhuyu responded decisively and without hesitation.

After the matter was over, Zhu Zhuqing didn't say much. She pulled her second sister aside and began to explain the key points of breathing techniques, carefully teaching her the Formless Divine Skill.