After maxing out my affinity, my signature weapon kept evolving.

For several days in a row, Xie Wenyuan was completely immersed in the pleasures of love, seemingly forgetting everything that was happening in the outside world.

Xie Wenyuan said that he really had no choice; the moment Yue'er stood there, he couldn't help but want to cultivate the complete "Phoenix Harmony".

On the tenth day after the lumber mill closed, Xie Wenyuan's family, who had been cut off from the outside world, welcomed a guest.

"Little Miaoran, what are you doing here?"

Seeing Sun Miaoran treating this place like her own home, Xie Wenyuan was somewhat troubled.

The saying goes, "The early bird catches the worm." Xie Wenyuan had planned to have a grand morning exercise session with Zhao Yue, but was interrupted by an untimely knock on the door.

The uninvited guest was none other than Sun Miaoran, who was eating the two of them's breakfast like a gluttonous beast reincarnated.

"Grandpa asked me to deliver medicine to Sister Yue and also to bring you some news."

As time passed, the effects of the primary antidote gradually wore off, and Zhao Yue returned to her inability to speak. Although she did not show any signs of disappointment, Xie Wenyuan still felt uneasy.

It's unclear when the system will next reward antidote pills, so the medicine sent by Doctor Sun is effective in stopping the toxins from spreading further.

"Alright, go back and thank your grandfather for me. Any other news?"

Sun Miaoran swallowed hard and said somewhat awkwardly:

"Grandpa said that the lumber mill where you worked, Brother Xie, was still razed to the ground by the Ren family. They even threatened to capture you and have Ren Xingyuan take revenge himself. But not long after that, the lumber mill was attacked by wild beasts in the forest. Grandpa said that a large-scale beast tide might occur, so he asked me to come to your house to take refuge."

"A beast tide? How many years has it been since we've had one? It's truly a case of good fortune and misfortune being intertwined."

Judging from the looks of it, there's been an extra glutton in the house; I wonder if we have enough food left.

"What about your grandfather?"

"My grandfather is really capable; the city lord summoned him to help organize the defense against the beast tide."

Xie Wenyuan then remembered that although Sun Huazeng usually looked like an unremarkable old man, he was actually a top student from Donghai Academy.

Speaking of which, there are only two months left until the biennial joint enrollment ceremony of the spiritual cultivation academy. I need to raise my cultivation level to the level of a spiritual master during this period.

However, just as Xie Wenyuan picked up his chopsticks and bowl to eat, Sun Miaoran had already devoured both dishes on the table.

"Hey sis, does Old Sun not feed you or what?"

Sun Miaoran blushed and wiped her pink lips shyly.

"I'm sorry, Brother Xie, Grandpa went to the city last night, and I haven't eaten for two meals. But Sister Yue's cooking is really good, Brother Xie, you are so lucky."

Zhao Yue gently shook her head and looked at Xie Wenyuan.

Sun Miaoran could hardly believe it; Xie Wenyuan could actually cook?

This man is just too perfect; for a moment, I don't know who to envy more.

"Alright, since your grandfather sent you here, you can stay here for now. Yue'er, tidy up a room for her."

Watching Zhao Yue's elegant retreating figure, Sun Miaoran said meaningfully to Xie Wenyuan:

"Thank you, brother. Be careful, even Sister Yue's walking posture has changed."

Xie Wenyuan's face flushed red for once, and he spat out a curse:

"How can a young girl like you have such impure thoughts? Alright, I'm going to start cultivating now. You can watch if you want, or just keep your sister Yue company and don't bother me."

Sun Miaoran did not choose any of them, but she did everything Xie Wenyuan said he would do, which was to watch it with Zhao Yue.

"Sister Yue, why do you think Brother Xie works so hard to cultivate every day?"

Zhao Yue did not answer, but silently watched the figure constantly wielding the long knife in the courtyard.

Sun Miaoran glanced at Zhao Yue, whose eyes were practically drooling, stuck out her little tongue, and stared intently at Xie Wenyuan.

After finishing a set of sword techniques, Xie Wenyuan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

This sword technique was once practiced within the family and is called the "Suppressing Profound Sword Scripture." It is a martial art with an extremely high skill ceiling.

Since the Spiritual Weapon was plundered, Xie Wenyuan lost not only the Spiritual Weapon, but also his cultivation, techniques, and martial arts skills. Moreover, he has been intentionally avoiding thinking about everything that happened in his family.

But with a formidable enemy at hand, neither the Ren family nor the potential beast tide is something he can contend with in his current state.

Therefore, he had to overcome the mental hurdle and force himself to accept everything that had happened in the past.

He could only practice the form of this sword technique, but he could not grasp its essence. In that case, he couldn't even get to the basics.

Xie Wenyuan practiced again and again, seemingly obsessed, tirelessly watching Sun Miaoran tremble with fear.

"Brother Xie, stop! You'll exhaust yourself like this!"

But Xie Wenyuan seemed not to hear her cries, and just kept repeating the same actions.

Just then, beautiful piano music came from beside her, soothing Sun Miaoran's heart and calming her anxious mind.

Xie Wenyuan, who was in the center of the courtyard, slowly stopped, and the madness in his eyes turned into confusion.

"This is... Sister Yue's spirit weapon? It's amazing!"

With a thud, Xie Wenyuan fell to the ground. Upon seeing this, Sun Miaoran summoned the bronze ruler to heal Xie Wenyuan's injuries.

"Brother Xie, what happened to you just now?"

Xie Wenyuan shook his head; he didn't know how to express himself either.

Just now, while cultivating, he tried to recall his feelings when he cultivated the "Zhenxuan Blade Scripture", but he inadvertently thought of his grandfather, parents and other family members, and even recalled the tragedy of that night.

"I think I've gone mad with my cultivation. If it weren't for Yue'er, I probably would have gone astray."

Xie Wenyuan looked terrified. He never expected that the experience of that night would become a lingering demon in his heart, still deeply affecting him many years later.

Zhao Yuelian moved lightly to his side and stroked his back.

Xie Wenyuan seemed to hear Zhao Yue's voice echoing in his heart:

"Brother Yuan, don't rush, take your time. No matter what, Yue'er will always be by your side."

Xie Wenyuan nodded, took Zhao Yue's delicate hands in his, and said softly:

"Yes, thanks to Yue'er, I was able to recover. Don't worry, I won't be like that again this time."

Looking at the two lovebirds, Sun Miaoran wondered if she shouldn't be there.

What an cheesy couple! And I'm stuck here for who knows how long. I'm doomed.

Xie Wenyuan stood up again, this time with a firm look in his eyes, facing the past with composure.

"I won't just seek revenge on you; I'll take back everything I've lost. Just you wait!"

After practicing the "Zhenxuan Blade Scripture" once again, he finally had a different feeling this time.

He could see everything around him as if it were in slow motion, and he could even predict where the leaves would fall when blown by the wind.

This is the first realm of the "Suppressing Mystery Blade Scripture"—Stabilizing the Spirit.

At the same time, a whirlwind of spiritual energy swirled around Xie Wenyuan.

He broke through to the Advanced Spirit Master level!