Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

You walked to Zuo Shi and gently wiped away the tears from her face.

"Please excuse my poor attempt."

Zuo lowered her head and glanced sideways, feeling a warm touch on her face; a slight blush rose to her porcelain-white complexion.

You sit down beside her and observe her face. Ten years have passed, yet she remains as beautiful and elegant as ever, showing no signs of aging. Instead, she has become even more refined and noble.

"She hasn't changed at all; she still possesses the same charm as the tofu beauty of yesteryear."

[Hearing your teasing, Zuo Shi gave you a reproachful look, a fleeting yet captivating charm.]

"Those two are so thoughtful; they found me beauty-enhancing items."

[You're not surprised. While items for breaking through to immortality might be hard to find, beauty-enhancing elixirs are a staple in the possession of daughters of officials and noblewomen.]

[It can help maintain a youthful appearance.]

"Where have you been for the past ten years? Why have you disappeared without a trace? They've exhausted all their resources but still can't find you."

"They've gone to great lengths, traveling thousands of miles to find me, even though Jingzhou in the Western Regions is so far away."

Having worked in intelligence for many years, you are well aware of the manpower and resources required.

[Zuo Zhun pressed you about your experiences over the years.]

"Back then, he left Yumen Pass in the west, traveled through various countries along the way, and arrived at Loulan..."

[At this point, your expression became subtle, the ten years of pursuit and escape vividly flashing before your eyes.]

Have you found your aunt's whereabouts?

Zuo inquired cautiously, fearing that things might not go as planned and would touch upon your painful memories.

"Found it, but it's different from what I imagined."

[Many secrets and unknowns lie hidden within, and you don't want to involve too many people before you understand them.]

"My aunt is safe and sound. I left Loulan, but then something happened that prevented me from leaving. Later, war broke out in the Western Regions, and the Jade Gate Pass was closed. After many years of wandering, I finally returned to Dacang."

Zuo's eyes were filled with heartache.

Although you omitted the details, she could still imagine the dangerous crisis you experienced from between the lines.

A predicament that takes ten years to break free from must not be pleasant.

However, since you were able to reappear safely and reunite, she didn't delve into the matter further or bring up the past.

After a brief conversation, Zuo's emotions calmed, the cold and lonely feeling on her face dissipated, and a smile appeared on her face, her features were exquisite, and her eyes were gentle.

[At the banquet, Pang Hai grinned and exclaimed that he was being treated unfairly.]

[This provoked Zuo Qiuming's anger and embarrassment.]

After the banquet, seeing that the three of you clearly had something to discuss, Mr. Zuo went to rest first, making room for you.

"Brother Wen, what has happened all these years?"

Pang Hai took a swig of wine, his demeanor unrestrained and his bearing free, his gaze as majestic as a lion's.

"What bad luck."

You didn't hide anything from them; you spoke frankly.

"Upon arriving in Loulan, I located my aunt and confirmed her safety. Then I was pursued."

"This chase and escape lasted for ten years in the blink of an eye."

【"ten years!"】

You looked at the two of them, your words ringing out firmly: "Do you know how I've spent the last ten years?"

Pang Hai and Xu Hui exchanged bewildered glances.

I can imagine the hardships you went through.

Pang Hai smiled and changed the subject: "That's all in the past. Tell us, what is the Western Regions like? We've often heard of a hundred kingdoms vying for power; it must have been incredibly diverse and vibrant."

You took a sip of wine and shrugged: "The Western Regions aren't anything special, except for the jade grapes which are quite sweet."

Xu Hui didn't understand, but Pang Hai raised an eyebrow.

"Is this jade handle genuine?"

"Hai Zi, you've gone astray."

【"cut."】

Pang Hai curled his lip: "Brother, I'm over thirty. If I weren't so unstable and uncertain about my future, and if I didn't have children, my kids' cultivation levels would probably be higher than yours."

"What? You look down on me? Your older brother is now fully smug too."

"Speaking of which, you just happened to make a request: 'Does your Marshal's Mansion have any visualization techniques of the level of immortal scriptures or Daoist treasures? Quickly bring them out as a tribute.'"

Pang Hai glanced at you.

[She said softly, "Brother, how's your understanding of that relief sculpture at the tomb of the God of War coming along?"]

"Uh... a prophet who foresees the enemy."

Pang Hai chuckled silently and shook his head: "Brother...you really are my brother."

[The nine reliefs at the Tomb of the God of War each contain profound truths and endless mysteries.]

[Comprehending even one image is enough to easily forge a supreme being.]

Why bother searching for any visualization methods? Aren't the laws of heaven and man already there?

As a result, his older brother is still in the "using" stage. He's been just getting by for years, never really entering the realm, let alone comprehending the true vastness of the world.

[In reality, you also know that "Premonition of the Enemy" is the highest-level secret weapon in your possession.]

Looking across the world, even the Great Cang Dynasty, and the ancient holy lands of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Immortals, Demonic Sects, and Sword Cultivation, could probably only produce beings of the same level at best.

[It might be more complete, since you only received one.]

But just like in my previous life, the vast and intricate path of mathematics and physics lay before me, progressing from simple to complex, yet I could only scratch the surface.

Xu Hui, who was usually quiet and reserved, suddenly spoke up: "Brother Wen's 'Predicting the Enemy' relief sculpture can foresee the enemy and see through their weaknesses. I have a visualization technique that perfectly matches it."

Pang Hai slapped his forehead: "Oh, I remember now, your 'Yi Jian Guan Xiang Diagram' does indeed match this guy's 'Yi Feng Ji' (Awakening the Enemy)."

Ignoring Pang Hai's sarcastic tone, you asked, "Is it difficult?"

Xu Hui remained silent.

After a moment, he said, "Mysterious Rank."

[Mysterious Rank, which is above the top tier.]

[Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Top-tier, Profound, Earth, Heaven.]

[The laws of the mortal realm, even those at the Xuan level, are already rare and precious.]

Why is something above the higher level called the top level?

[Because that is the highest-level cultivation technique that the vast majority of cultivators can reach, even after exhausting their entire lives and pursuing countless opportunities.]

Therefore, it is called the top.

This demonstrates the value of the Profound Rank Visualization Technique; if it were to spread, it would be enough to unleash a bloodbath.

【But……】

"You're using the profound level of visualization technique?"

Logically speaking, given that these three reliefs are beyond the Heavenly Rank, with Xu Hui's comprehension, it's impossible that he could only glean the Profound Rank visualization techniques from them.

Xu Hui remained silent.

Pang Hai coughed lightly and said weakly, "He realized it by chance."

Okay, you get it. It's the formula for a linear equation in two variables, broken down by a math master.

Xu Hui doesn't talk much, and may even seem aloof and indifferent, but he expresses himself through his actions.

[He took out the scroll, his rational and calm eyes gleaming with a brilliant light, and his entire being was enveloped in the profound and unfathomable principles of swordsmanship.]

[During this time, you noticed him frowning several times, and couldn't help but ask Pang Hai, "Is recording visualization diagrams very mentally taxing?"]

Pang Hai hesitated: "Well, it's not a matter of whether it's mentally taxing or not, but rather... how to record it in a way that's easy to understand at a glance."

【"well……"】

[You heard this, and looked at Xu Hui with gentle eyes.]

【You've had a hard time, Huizi.】

I'm sorry to have troubled you, brother.