The Martial Saint Started from Scavenging

Seven days later, when Ye Sheng walked out of the room, his entire body had been transformed.

Although his face was still somewhat pale, his breathing had stabilized, his eyes were clear, and he exuded a restrained yet powerful aura.

From this moment on, his Bone Forging Realm cultivation was completely stabilized.

"Brother, are you alright?"

When Ye Kai saw Ye Sheng walk out, he quickly ran over, his eyes full of joy.

"Okay, it's alright now."

Ye Sheng rubbed his younger brother's head, his gaze falling on the medicinal garden, where a few unripe fruits had already formed on the vines of the century-old greenwood vine.

Based on the feedback from the skill panel, he knew that this was Ye Kai's masterpiece of "Creation Power".

"Brother, has anything unusual happened at Willow Garden these past few days?" Ye Sheng asked.

Ye Kai shook his head: "No. Senior Sister Liu Qing came by a few days ago. She stood in the herb garden for a while, then left without saying anything."

Liu Qing?

Ye Sheng's heart skipped a beat: She's returned to her sect? But since she's here and hasn't asked him to do anything, she must be here to investigate.

But he didn't care, because he knew very well that as long as he was strong enough, all those eyes that tried to test his strength would eventually turn into fear.

"Brother, will that Du Tao still cause you trouble?" Ye Kai suddenly asked, his little face still showing lingering worry.

Ye Sheng's lips curled into a smile, his eyes deep, and he said, "He will definitely do it, but by then, I won't need to fear him anymore."

At this moment, having broken through to the Bone Forging Realm, Ye Sheng was full of confidence and was not afraid of Du Tao's revenge. What he was really worried about was Pang Fu.

There are less than two months left until the special selection competition for outer disciples.

That day, Ye Sheng had just returned from working at the Hundred Herbs Garden when Liu Chui stopped him.

"Young Master Ye, Miss invites you." Liu Chui's attitude seemed more respectful than before, which surprised Ye Sheng.

In fact, Liu Chui's change of attitude was something Liu Qing had specifically instructed him to do.

Afterwards, Ye Sheng went to Liu Qing's attic, knocked on the door, and after receiving a reply from inside, he pushed the door open and entered.

At this moment, Liu Qing was sitting upright at her desk, holding an ancient book in her hand. When she heard the door open, she looked up and her gaze fell on Ye Sheng.

"Junior Brother Ye, you are full of energy and look radiant. It seems you've been doing quite well at Willow Garden lately."

She spoke, her voice cool and clear, yet carrying a subtle hint of probing.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister." Ye Sheng clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing put down the ancient book and went straight to the point, asking, "Are you aware of Pang Fu's severed hand?"

Ye Sheng remained calm and replied, "I have heard about it. I heard it was caused by Steward Pang being attacked by a ferocious monster while patrolling the mountain."

Liu Qing snorted lightly, neither confirming nor denying: "Don't try to hide it from me. I know this matter is definitely related to you, but don't worry, I won't report it to the sect."

Ye Sheng felt a chill run down his spine. He knew that Liu Qing's words were not well-intentioned, but a warning.

"Thank you, Senior Sister." He clasped his hands in thanks again, neither admitting nor denying it.

"No need to thank me." Liu Qing's voice remained cold as she said, "I just don't want my personal spirit plant husband to be a good-for-nothing who can't even protect himself."

She paused, her gaze falling on Ye Sheng, and tentatively said, "Whether you are hiding any secrets or not, I have absolutely no interest in them."

"But now that you are mine, I will not allow others to bully you at will."

She changed the subject and continued, "Junior Brother Ye, do you know that after Pang Fu lost his hand, he informed his master, the Second Elder of the Enforcement Hall, about it?"

"Although the Second Elder did not say it explicitly, he has secretly sent people to investigate this matter. If you do not improve your strength as soon as possible, even with my protection, you cannot be completely safe."

"The Second Elder of the Enforcement Hall?" Ye Sheng's heart sank.

He never expected that Pang Fu would have a master who was the second elder in the Law Enforcement Hall.

"Junior Brother Ye, do you know the Second Elder of the Enforcement Hall? He is a very important figure in the sect, with a cultivation level of Golden Core. Even I have to show him some respect. So, you'd better keep a low profile here in the future."

"Thank you for informing me, Senior Sister. I understand," Ye Sheng replied in a deep voice.

"It's good that you understand."

Liu Qing nodded and said, "There are less than two months left until the outer disciple selection competition. If you can stand out in the competition and become an outer disciple, I can recommend you to Master and allow you to take the spiritual root test before others. At that time, even if the Second Elder of the Enforcement Hall wants to deal with you, he will have to think twice."

Ye Sheng's heart stirred slightly: What was Liu Qing's intention in doing this?

But his expression remained unchanged. He clasped his hands in thanks again, bowed, and said, "Thank you for your great kindness, Senior Sister. I will remember it forever."

Liu Qing waved her hand and said, "You don't need to thank me yet. I didn't do this for nothing. Just remember that you owe me a favor."

"I understand, sir."

"Furthermore," Liu Qing changed the subject, taking out a jade scroll from her bosom and handing it to Ye Sheng, "this is my Liu family's body-refining technique, 'Thick Earth Technique,' a low-grade Xuan-level technique."

"Although this technique is not as exquisite as the Qi Refining Techniques of sect cultivators, it is solid and stable, and can maximize the potential of a martial artist's body."

"Judging from your current state of qi and blood, you should have just broken through to the Bone Forging Realm not long ago, so you may take this internal energy cultivation manual and start practicing it."

What?! The "Thick Earth Technique" at the lower level of the Profound Rank?

Ye Sheng took the jade slip, overjoyed, for this was exactly the body-refining technique he needed right now.

The Inner Breath Technique he had previously practiced was of too low a grade to meet his current strength at the Bone Forging Realm.

"Thank you, Senior Sister," Ye Sheng said again.

"You only need to cultivate this technique to the beginner level before the selection competition."

Liu Qing said calmly, "If you can't do that, then it proves you're not qualified to be my exclusive spirit plant husband."

Ye Sheng felt a chill run down his spine. He knew that Liu Qing was putting pressure on him and testing his potential.

"I will certainly live up to my senior sister's expectations," he replied in a deep voice.

Liu Qing nodded and then said, "There's one more thing, it's about your brother."

Upon hearing this, Ye Sheng's heart tightened, and his gaze fell on Liu Qing, waiting for her to continue.

Ye Kai's physique is a top secret and a potential threat to the two brothers. If outsiders were to find out, the consequences would be unimaginable; Yun Zhonghe is a prime example.

"When I came to Willow Garden that night, I sensed a special aura on your brother. Later, I went back and carefully examined the sect's records, and found that your brother was actually a 'Dao Calamity Body'."

Upon hearing this, Ye Sheng's expression hardened, his muscles tensed, and his blood surged, ready to take action at any moment.

"Don't be nervous. You might think I have ulterior motives regarding your brother's physique, but you're wrong. I'm an alchemist, and the Dao Calamity Physique is useless to me."

"Also, do you think your brother's constitution is a kind of illness?"

Liu Qing caught a glimpse of the wariness and killing intent that flashed suddenly in Ye Sheng's eyes. She was slightly surprised at first, but then she understood. She thought to herself: This guy must have misunderstood that I would attack his brothers.

In reality, she could only sense the devouring power contained in Ye Kai's body of calamity at this moment, but she did not realize that this body of calamity already possessed the power of creation.

Seeing that Ye Sheng was not speaking and was staring at her with a serious expression, Liu Qing assumed that he was worried about Ye Kai's condition.

Her voice was cool as she explained, "You don't need to worry too much about your brother's illness. His body isn't sick; rather, he's born with a body that clashes with some kind of fundamental law of the universe."

"If you can find a 'Taoist object' that is compatible with it, you can not only resolve your brother's constitution, but also transform him and make him a natural confidant of the Great Tao."

"Something imbued with the Dao?"

Ye Sheng's breathing suddenly quickened, and his expression became one of surprise and uncertainty. He couldn't understand why Liu Qing would reveal these words to him.

He also sensed from Liu Qing's expression that she did not seem to have any intention of harming him and his brother.

However, Ye Sheng was also well aware that Yun Zhonghe had targeted Ye Kai at the Bewitching Crossing precisely because he coveted Ye Kai's special physique.

But now, Liu Qing's attitude is completely different from Yun Zhonghe's. What exactly is she trying to do?