Who gave you permission to refine demons like this?

Before Lin Sheng could react, the ash had already been completely absorbed by his body.

His body seemed to welcome these things, absorbing them far more efficiently than he would absorb pills.

Lin Sheng coughed twice and exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Did I just get a promotion?"

Feeling refreshed and full of energy, Lin Sheng was certain that he had truly experienced an improvement and recovery.

Those black, ash-like substances instantly brought his body to its optimal state.

He quickly checked the condition of the fake pill, after all, this was something that could not be wrong.

After checking the condition of the fake core in his body, Lin Sheng was surprised to find that the fake core had actually completed its nurturing process and was shimmering with an essential aura, which meant that he could break through at any time.

However, that was all it was. But even this small effect allowed Lin Sheng to directly step onto the edge of breaking through to the Pure Blood Realm.

The Pure Blood Realm is easily attainable.

"That's definitely not a dream."

Lin Sheng didn't know what happened after he fell asleep, but it definitely couldn't have been just a dream.

He believed that this must involve the secret of the Cavern Furnace.

"We can only wait until our strength has improved before we can explore this thing again."

"As expected, this furnace is not just a simple cheat. It was right not to investigate it too deeply at first. Once my strength increased, it could actively share its power with me through dreams."

"If this dream wasn't simple, if the black ash from the furnace was real, then that escaped dragon...could it also be real?"

Lin Sheng was a little undecided, but since he couldn't make up his mind, he simply decided to ignore it.

It's better to stay still than to act rashly; things will work out better if you take your time.

"Even if that dragon is real, we don't know where the Cave Profound Furnace is, let alone guess that it's on a cultivator about to enter the realm in a remote town."

With this mindset, Lin Sheng felt at ease and decided to ask for a short leave from the camp today to focus on his breakthrough.

When he arrived at the camp, he greeted Wansha.

All that could be heard was the other person asking, "Has Commander Lin had a good rest these past two days?"

"I rested very well, and came to the camp as soon as I recovered."

Wan Sha nodded: "That's good. Remember to maintain a balance between work and rest during your daily cultivation. Sleeping all day is a sign of overwork."

Lin Sheng blinked upon hearing Wan Sha's words: "What? What? You were unconscious for a whole day?"

Wan Sha stopped writing and looked at him, puzzled: "It means exactly what it says."

"Didn't you know you slept all day yesterday?"

"You didn't come to the camp without any news, which puzzled us. It was only after Fellow Daoist Zhao told us that you were resting that we were relieved."

"You slept all day and have no recollection?"

It turns out that the daylight was just breaking, and it was only the second time it had broken after I had slept all day.

No wonder I was so hungry this morning!

"I really don't know that."

Wan Sha patted him on the shoulder: "It's okay, just rest more next time."

"Conserve your energy on ordinary days and save your strength for breakthroughs."

Lin Sheng nodded to indicate that he understood, and then quickly walked to his room, where he indeed saw the pile of materials.

He quickly picked up the notebook and began taking notes.

"Once I break through in the next few days, I'll probably need to put the matter of the camp aside."

"When you become a formally appointed cultivator, you will also have to take on some tasks assigned by the imperial court."

However, my task should be issued directly by the Martial Virtue Division, just like my senior brother's.

Although Cao Xingyi seemed to be idle and even worked as a bodyguard, Lin Sheng knew that he often took on various missions from the Martial Virtue Division.

Lin Sheng had no right to know about these tasks, so Cao Xingyi rarely told him about them, only occasionally sharing them with him as if they were his own experiences.

However, what he really liked was that completing the missions of the Martial Virtue Division would earn him merit points, which could be exchanged for many good things.

Just thinking about Hongchao, a treasure trove with hundreds of years of history, made Lin Sheng excited.

"Maybe there really is dragon meat to eat. I'll have to take a good look once I get into the Martial Virtue Division."

As Lin Sheng pondered, he continued with his work. When the last rays of the setting sun began to appear on the horizon, he placed the last stack of items on the table.

He stretched and carried it to Wu Rang.

He then said to Wu Rang, "Mr. Wu, I will be taking leave tomorrow and will not be coming."

Wu Rang took it, glancing at Lin Sheng with slight surprise: "You just rested yesterday, how come you're tired again?"

"No, I'm preparing for a breakthrough."

Wu Rang suddenly realized, and a smile appeared on his lips: "Congratulations! Judging from Lin Suling's expression, he must have succeeded immediately."

"When you break through and become a cultivator for the imperial court, don't forget about everyone."

"No, Mr. Wu, everyone at the camp took great care of me, and I, Lin Sheng, will never forget it."

Wu Rang looked at him with satisfaction and said with emotion, "When you came to stay here that day, you still needed someone to be your support."

"Look at yourself now, you can stand on your own two feet."

"It is worthy of the words 'magnificent and heroic'."

Wu Rang sounded very happy, having witnessed Lin Sheng's every move over the past few months.

Various tasks, various improvements, and even my handwriting has become beautiful.

"Lin Suling is truly different from the previous cultivators; only someone like him can be called a cultivator."

For some reason, Wu Rang felt a strange sense of pride and honor.

This is how a true cultivator from my Peach Garden Abode should be!

Wu Rang then generously approved Lin Sheng's leave, and even told him not to rush it, but to come back after Lin Sheng had completely arranged his own affairs. He also said that he would not deduct money for the days he missed.

Lin Sheng was naturally grateful for this; not having his pay docked meant he was on paid leave.

After leaving the camp, he went straight to Liuyun Pavilion, since it was the most suitable place for him to break through his limits, as it was both safe and he could receive various compensations.

Upon entering Liuyun Pavilion, Lin Sheng noticed that Cao Xingyi was not there. At this point in time, Lin Sheng deduced that Cao Xingyi was probably at the escort agency.

Su Ren was in the room when he paid his respects to the other party.

Su Ren looked at Lin Sheng: "What's wrong, Xiao Sheng? Did you come about Jin Tang and the Flying Swallow Kung Fu?"

"Don't worry, your senior Duan has already gone to the dojo to ask questions. We'll tell you the specific details when he returns."

Lin Sheng shook his head: "No, Master, I came to inform you that the fake elixir has been completed."

"My disciple is ready to break through."

Su Ren's eyes lit up, and he stood up to look at Lin Sheng seriously: "Really?"

"Yes, Master. When I woke up this morning, I found that the fake elixir was already complete."

"Has it been properly cared for? We can't rush it."

"It has also been nurtured and is now stable, ready to be broken down and absorbed at any time."

Su Ren strode forward and gently patted Lin Sheng's chest. A moment later, his eyes flashed with great joy.

"I thought you would need a while, but I didn't expect you to finish it in just a few days."

"Excellent! As expected of a disciple of my Flowing Cloud Pavilion, you have made such progress!"

Lin Sheng didn't mention the Cave Profound Furnace, but instead explained to Su Ren that he had already started cultivating his techniques the day before the battle.

After listening, Su Ren understood why Lin Sheng had made such rapid progress, but he also told Lin Sheng not to do it again next time.

"There's nothing wrong with pursuing spiritual cultivation, but don't go overboard with it; too much of a good thing can be bad."

"Cultivation cannot be rushed."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

"Come on, your master will take you to the secret chamber so you can break through to the next level. Then your senior brother can have a good look at you."

"yes!"