Seventy years old is the age to take risks!

Two hours later.

Jiang Yuan gasped for breath, feeling the softness pressing against him, and a sense of emptiness washed over him.

Sigh, I'm getting old, I'm not as good as I used to be.

After a night of indulgence, he felt bored and entered a state of sagehood.

Although this long-lost feeling was wonderful, he knew he couldn't indulge in this gentle embrace and had to continuously strengthen himself.

From frugality to luxury is easy, from luxury to frugality.

In this world, only the strong are respected; only those with sufficient strength can obtain everything they desire.

Thinking this through, Jiang Yuan got up, took the Essence Pill, and began cultivating.

The energy expenditure was too great; I need to replenish it thoroughly.

In an instant, a warm current surged up from his dantian, and the emptiness in his heart was greatly relieved.

My whole body felt hot and burning.

His cultivation level has now reached the ninth level of Qi Condensation. He only needs one more opportunity to break through to the Meridian Opening Realm. At that time, he will be considered a master in the World Alliance.

This Essence Pill might just be that opportunity.

.....

The next morning.

Jiang Yuan slowly opened his eyes, his true energy merging into one, and wisps of black energy emerged from all parts of his body.

After cleansing the meridians and marrow, and circulating qi to open the channels, one finally enters the realm of unobstructed channels.

Once a martial artist enters the Meridian Opening Realm, all the meridians and acupoints in their body will be gradually opened up until all twelve meridians are opened, forming twelve chakras and completing a full cycle. This is known as the Twelve Stages of Meridian Opening!

Each time a meridian is opened, the condensed true energy undergoes a qualitative change.

To give an example, the same amount of true energy can only pierce wood when used by a Qi Condensation Realm martial artist, but it can pierce armor when used by a Meridian Opening Realm martial artist!

In other words, ordinary weapons and armor are meaningless to martial artists who have cultivated to this level.

Some people with special constitutions or who practice special techniques can even change the nature of their true energy, producing special effects. For example, there is fire true energy, ice true energy, and so on.

Jiang Yuan's Everlasting Spring Skill is very special. The true qi he cultivates has an extremely strong vitality and can be used to heal injuries. In addition, the amount of true qi he has is also more abundant than that of ordinary martial artists.

Feeling the surge of true energy within his body, a look of excitement appeared in Jiang Yuan's eyes.

The gains from this night were enormous!

"The effects of the Essence Pill are really that potent?"

Jiang Yuan was somewhat incredulous.

This pill is clearly a low-grade pill; otherwise, Liu Mang wouldn't have given it to me so casually.

Could it be that I can even increase the cultivation effect of pills by seventy times?

That's terrifying.

Just as Jiang Yuan was about to get up, he heard a soft moan beside him; the two women had woken up.

They never expected that Jiang Yuan, an old man, would be so vigorous; last night, he couldn't even move a finger.

"My lord, let me help you change your clothes."

The two girls struggled to get up, but found themselves sore all over and unable to move.

"No need, I'll do it myself."

Jiang Yuan put on her clothes, washed her face, and looked at herself in the mirror.

Yes, not bad, you look much younger.

Now dressed in a martial arts robe, Jiang Yuan looks like a venerable immortal, radiant and full of vitality, not at all like a seventy-year-old man.

Before leaving, Jiang Yuan took out a few taels of silver from his pocket, intending to reward the two young girls.

The two women were horrified and shook their heads frantically, "My lord, you mustn't! If the steward finds out, he'll kill us!"

"That strict?"

Jiang Yuan frowned slightly and asked, "What are your names?"

The two women looked at each other. It was the first time someone had asked them their names. Xiaoxin replied:

"My lord, my name is Chunlan."

"Her name is Qiuju."

"Spring Orchid and Autumn Chrysanthemum? You two are sisters?"

The two women nodded.

Jiang Yuan touched his nose and said with a faint smile, "That's good. It's fate that we met. If there's a chance, I'll help you redeem yourselves."

"ah?"

Chunlan and Qiuju were taken aback and quickly knelt down, kowtowing, "Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Although it was just an empty promise, they were already flattered.

Oh, what a pitiful girl.

How many women in this world are still waiting for me to save them? How wonderful!

Jiang Yuan shook his head and walked straight out the door.

...

As he stepped out of the room, Liu Mang was already waiting for him in the courtyard.

Seeing Jiang Yuan approaching, Liu Mang greeted him with a broad smile, "Brother, you're up so early! How was last night?"

"If these two women were in the Vermilion Bird Pavilion, they would be top courtesans."

"good."

Jiang Yuan uttered two words casually, "How much do I need to redeem them?"

A person cannot stand without integrity.

Although he only made the promise to the two sisters casually, he had to do his best to keep his word.

"Redeem them?"

Liu Mang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Old brother, you're such a kind soul! From now on, let them stay by your side to serve you. There's no need for any redemption."

Jiang Yuan nodded and held out his hand. "Give me the contract of indenture."

"A contract of servitude?"

Liu Mang was startled and quietly pulled Jiang Yuan aside, whispering, "Brother, you can call them whatever you want. I promise no one else will touch them, but this indenture..."

"Is it troublesome?" Jiang Yuan asked, puzzled.

Liu Mang sighed and said, "Brother, you don't know this, but our black market is a place for doing business. Everything is the private property of the hall. It is against the hall's rules to easily redeem people."

"Is it that serious?"

"Who says it isn't? It's just that the family members of one of my cousins ​​want to buy their freedom..."

At this point, Liu Mang suddenly stopped and changed the subject, saying, "Hehe... Brother, since you like it so much, I will naturally do my best to help. I will hand over the indenture to you later."

Jiang Yuan didn't ask any further questions, and nodded, saying, "Alright, then thank you very much, Brother Liu. Consider it a favor I owe you."

"Oh, you're too kind, brother."

Liu Mang was all smiles.

He only helped redeem two maids, and he was able to gain a favor from an old hand like Jiang Yuan.

This deal was a good one!

Soon, Liu Mang brought Jiang Yuan to a large mansion of the White Tiger Hall to meet Zhu Hu, the head of the White Tiger Hall.

The disciples on the way all looked at Jiang Yuan with curiosity. Disciples of this age were rare. Most of them were elders or patrons, but there was no one like Jiang Yuan among them.

At this moment, a burly man with a face full of scars and a rough appearance was lying on a tiger-skin chair, embracing two beautiful women with a lewd grin on his face.

"Master, Liu Mang is requesting an audience outside." A disciple entered and bowed.

"Liu Mang?"

Zhu Hu looked impatient. "Just let this bastard in."

After a while, Liu Mang led Jiang Yuan to Zhu Hu's room, and the two bowed slightly.

"Greetings, Master Zhu."

Zhu Hu glanced at Jiang Yuan, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, and said indifferently, "Liu Mang, is this the senior you mentioned?"

"It looks... just ordinary."