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After spending a short while with Hong Xiugu, Shen You returned to Huangfeng Courtyard.

At this moment, although he and Hong Xiugu had not made their relationship public, it was perfectly acceptable for him to simply invite Hong Xiugu to take a walk and enjoy the scenery.

In Hong Xiugu's heart, his status had clearly changed.

Shen You was very satisfied with this change. In Renxin Hall, there was another place where he could feel at ease.

Back at Huangfeng Courtyard, Shen You went straight to the top floor. He didn't go to find Huang Yaoshi, but wandered around the corridors, calling out everywhere, "Master's wife~ Master's wife~~"

He hadn't seen Jingxin during his previous visits to the high-rise building, but this time he was determined to meet his beautiful and gentle teacher's wife.

The high-rise building was quiet. Because Huang Yaoshi disliked servants, the place was mostly eerily quiet, except for the occasional visit of his three white-robed senior brothers.

Shen You had no idea how Huang Yaoshi and his wife Jingxin were able to survive in this godforsaken place.

"Maybe Old Ghost Huang has a dark side and just likes these eerie, windswept places!" Shen You thought to himself.

Just then, as if sensing something, he turned around and saw a white figure walking out from the back corridor.

"Master's wife!" Shen You exclaimed in surprise and went to greet her.

"You'er...?" Jingxin, as beautiful and serene as ever, smiled upon seeing Shen You. "You were looking for me?"

Shen You pulled a packet of pastries from his pocket: "Master's wife, I went out on errands today and brought you some pastries. Would you like to try some?"

He actually brought this bag of pastries back from the Lin residence, but he took the opportunity to present it to his teacher's wife.

Jingxin smiled with gratitude, "You've gone to so much trouble for me, child."

She didn't take the cloth bag, but said, "Please take it to the side room over there and leave it there. I'll try it when I have time."

"Yes, Master's wife," Shen You said. "This contains the finest osmanthus cake, specially made by my younger sister who works as a maid outside. Master's wife must try it."

"Yes, I will." Jingxin smiled and nodded.

【Ding! 】

[Your affinity score has increased; you and Jingxin have become 'soulmates' (Affinity score: 73)]

Your constitution value +5

Current Root Bone: 128

The affinity score has finally broken through!

His physique has also grown again!

Shen You finally achieved her goal. Satisfied, she delivered the snacks to the side room, said goodbye to Jingxin, and then went back to cultivate.

Now that all the trivial matters have come to an end, he can finally focus on his cultivation again.

"I still have two more martial arts techniques to practice, the 'Golden Toad Skill' and the 'Golden Centipede Skill,' which should take about half a month to master," Shen You thought to himself. "If I finish them ahead of schedule, I'll ask my senior brother for guidance on the 'Green Bag Classic' and learn that foundational technique as well."

"Although Lord Bilin is not dead yet, he is seriously injured, so the demon-hunting missions in the city should be much easier afterward. Moreover, Senior Brother Liu and Miss Lin both said they would investigate information related to Lord Bilin, so perhaps after some time, we will have the opportunity to find Lord Bilin again and completely kill this demon."

"Xiao Hui will bring me new poisonous toads tomorrow, and then she'll bring me poisonous centipedes. From now on, I'll go to Third Sister's place at night to help me practice my skills, go to Auntie's place for meals during the day, go for walks with Aunt Hong when I'm free, and visit Master Jingxin when I return to the courtyard."

Shen You sighed, "Life is so wonderful!"

From that day on, he began to cultivate diligently every day again.

After his physical constitution improved again, his cultivation efficiency became even higher. What used to take about seven days to master a technique had now been reduced to five days.

Among these, the "Unmovable by Life and Death" talent he obtained from Hong Xiugu brought him a huge surprise.

In the past, when he cultivated, he would use San Niang's bewitching abilities to immerse himself in a feeling as if he had become a poison. This feeling was very effective, but also very dangerous; if one was not careful, one could lose control and suffer great damage to one's spirit. Therefore, he never dared to immerse himself in it too much, always maintaining a gentle boundary.

Now, with the talent of "unwavering in the face of death," he can adhere to his original intentions and will not be easily swayed. Although he is immersed in the sensations of poison, his inner self remains clear and he can maintain a firm sense of self.

It's like having a layer of mental protection, but in this state, one can actually immerse oneself more deeply in the simulated sensation of poison and achieve better results.

The difference is roughly the difference between diving without equipment and diving with a wetsuit.

As a result, Shen You's cultivation speed increased greatly. In addition to practicing the "Golden Toad Skill" and the "Golden Centipede Skill", he even found an opportunity to learn the "Green Bag Scripture".

Half a month later.

Today was another day for hunting demons. Shen You opened his eyes from his meditation, his whole body flashing with a blue light, exuding a gentle and tranquil temperament. His eyes flickered, and there was a peaceful expression with a slight smile in them. Just sitting cross-legged, he already gave people a feeling of being as warm and gentle as jade.

This is precisely the change brought about by the completion of the "Qing Nang Jing".

Shen You himself never expected that learning the "Qing Nang Jing" would actually make him even more handsome.

Besides.

Shen You's chest rose and fell, faintly revealing the light of a golden toad. His breaths were deep and long, like thunder brewing in the clouds.

His back was straight, and beneath his blue robes shimmered a golden light that seemed to crisscross like a centipede. To master this "Golden Centipede Skill," he had endured immense suffering, being brutally beaten by Huang Yaoshi every day for three consecutive days. But after three days, he had "mastered" the skill and was no longer required to suffer such torment.

Now his "Golden Toad Skill" and "Golden Centipede Skill" are both perfected. His chest, abdomen and back have been fully tempered, becoming solid and powerful, with strength far exceeding that of a second-grade martial artist.

The "Golden Snake Skill," "Gecko Skill," "Scorpion Skill," "Golden Toad Skill," and "Golden Centipede Skill" are used to temper the arms, legs, tailbone, chest, abdomen, and back, respectively. It can be said that at this moment, the only part of Shen You's body that has not been tempered is his head.

This is the advantage of a complete set of exercises; it naturally has complementary advantages in all aspects. Once mastered, it surpasses the countless efforts of others.

Now, after taking the "Qi Condensation Pill" for half a month, the Qi in his body has filled up to his neck. One step up is the "Breakthrough Acupoint" gate.

Once he completes the "opening of the acupoints," he can refine the final part of his head, and his cultivation level can also break through to the third rank.

He cultivated the "Qing Nang Jing" to improve his hearing and vision, precisely to prepare for the "opening of the orifices".

Shen You opened her current interface—

【Shen You】

[Pharmacy Apprentice (Blue Robe)]

[Realm Level: Second Rank (Martial Artist)]

【Root bone: 128】

[Talent: Successor of a pig butcher, intelligent and kind-hearted, unwavering in the face of death]

[Technique:]

White Ape Stance (Perfected), Tongbei Fist (Perfected), Tiger-Slaying Saber Technique (Perfected)

Golden Snake Skill (Completed), Gecko Skill (Completed), Scorpion Skill (Completed), Golden Toad Skill (Completed), Golden Centipede Skill (Completed)

[Qing Nang Jing (Da Cheng 0/1000)]

Besides the Five Poisons Technique, he also took the time these days to perfect the "White Ape Stance," "Tongbei Fist," and "Tiger-Slaying Saber Technique" that he had already learned. Since he had already reached the second rank, going back to cultivate these first-rank techniques was a natural and effortless process.

However, he fed the "White Ape Force" he cultivated from the "White Ape Stance" to the Five Poisons Force, so he cannot use the "White Ape Force" to fight like Tian Yi'er.

Conversely, in battle, he can unleash five different techniques simultaneously: the "Golden Snake Force," the "Gecko Force," the "Scorpion Force," the "Golden Toad Force," and the "Golden Centipede Force," resulting in a myriad of variations and immense power.

While the "Tiger-Slaying Saber Technique" had reached perfection, it did not grant him internal energy, but it did further enhance the power of his saber technique, roughly estimated to increase it by 30%.

"Tongbei Fist" is an auxiliary martial art, but if one masters the "White Ape Stance," one can unleash the deadly move of "White Ape Tongbei Fist." Now, Shen You, through the "Golden Snake Skill," can use the "Golden Snake Tongbei Hand," which extends his arm by a few inches. In combat, these few inches are enough to defeat the enemy.

"Next, I will first practice the 'Qing Nang Jing' to perfection, and then I can consider breaking through to the third grade of 'Qiao Chong'. I can also start practicing the 'Five Poisons Great Strength'."

Shen You was already looking forward to seeing what kind of powerful force would be formed by fusing the five energies of the Five Poisons.