The charming widow of the Marquis's mansion: The stable boy carries the flag and raises the dra

The candlelight flickered countless times.

The moonlight outside the window moved from the east to the west.

inside the house.

Luo Hanyi bit her lip, her black hair scattered messily on the pillow, her hands clutching the quilt, her knuckles turning white.

The true energy surged like a rushing river, circulating wildly.

The Yin-Yang Harmony Technique was pushed to its limit at this moment!

Wang Long's Chaotic Creation Saint Body absorbed the energy at full power!

That vital energy was profound and pure, like a flood poured into his meridians.

Early stage of first rank...

The middle stage of First Grade...

Late stage of first rank...

His realm is rising like a rocket!

Is this what they call "accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing it"?

Wang Long could clearly feel that his body was undergoing a qualitative change.

The bones cracked and popped, the muscles were tense and relaxed, and fine black stains seeped from the skin, which were washed away by sweat.

With each breath, you can inhale more spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

With each heartbeat, more blood is pumped out.

Late stage of first rank!

Just one step away from the peak!

Meanwhile, on Luo Hanyi's side—

The shackles that had plagued her for years shattered at that moment.

Mid-stage Rank 6!

The true energy surged through the meridians, becoming 30% more abundant than before.

Luo Hanyi suddenly opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes flashing with a sharp light.

She felt that her strength had reached a new level.

Luo Hanyi slowly raised her head and looked at Wang Long beneath her.

The candlelight flickered, reflecting on her face. Her beautiful eyes no longer held their usual coldness; instead, they held a complex emotion that even she herself couldn't quite describe.

Wang Long was also looking at her.

The two looked at each other, but neither spoke.

After a long while, Luo Hanyi looked away, got up from him, and straightened her clothes with her back to him.

"Late stage of first rank".

Her voice regained its cool tone, yet carried a subtle, almost imperceptible fluctuation.

"Your progress is faster than I expected."

Wang Long sat up and grinned.

"It's all thanks to Madam."

Luo Hanyi didn't turn around; her fingers paused briefly on the ribbon.

"Continuing to cultivate with you will not improve my abilities much."

Her voice was calm, as if she were giving Wang Long an ultimatum.

"You need to break through to the second rank as soon as possible."

"Only then will I be able to reap greater benefits."

Wang Long nodded heavily and quickly agreed.

"This old servant understands."

He realized that it would be difficult for him to confront Luo Hanyi again before he broke through to the second rank.

We must find a new target.

Qin Minglan is the best prey, but it's a bit difficult.

Luo Hanyi's cold eyes swept over Wang Long from head to toe.

In just a few days, he went from a dying cripple to a late-stage first-rank martial artist. This speed is truly astonishing.

After thinking for a long time, Luo Hanyi still couldn't figure it out.

She even began to suspect that Wang Long was a powerful being reincarnated!

After Wang Long finished dressing, he let Luo Hanyi look him over and felt the powerful spiritual energy within his body. It felt incredibly good!

"You can get out of here now. Focus on your training these next two days and don't slack off!"

Luo Hanyi waved to Wang Long, signaling him to leave quickly.

She needs to continue cultivating to stabilize her cultivation level.

"Yes, this old servant takes his leave!"

He turned and walked out of the room, his steps steady, his shadow stretching long in the moonlight.

Although Wang Long benefited the most from cultivating with Luo Hanyi, he was still unhappy with her attitude.

"That bitch, she changes her mind faster than turning the pages of a book."

Wang Long cursed and swore.

"Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

He took a deep breath, suppressed his displeasure, and walked towards his own yard.

Just as I turned through a moon gate, a sharp gust of wind attacked from behind!

"Whoosh—!"

The cold blade pressed against Wang Long's neck, its chilling aura sending shivers down his spine.

Wang Long froze, his steps abruptly halting.

"Don't move."

Qin Minglan's voice came from behind, carrying a hint of suspicion and scrutiny.

Wang Long swallowed hard, slowly turned his head, and caught a glimpse of a gleaming sword blade and the slender, fair hand holding it.

"Young...Young Miss?"

Wang Long's voice trembled slightly, but his mind was already racing.

This girl is up in the middle of the night, not sleeping, and she's here to block him. She must have seen something.

"It's so late, why are you here—"

"Stop talking nonsense."

Qin Minglan emerged from the shadows, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, staring intently at him.

She was still wearing the same pale yellow outfit she had worn during the day, her black hair tied up in a high ponytail, and she held a three-foot-long sword in her hand, the blade resting steadily against Wang Long's neck.

"I'm asking you, what were you doing coming out of your sister-in-law's yard so late?"

Wang Long's heart tightened, but he kept a straight face and forced a simple, honest smile.

"Young Miss is too kind. This old servant is going to pay respects to the Madam and, by the way, report on my progress in cultivation—"

"Greetings?"

Qin Minglan interrupted him, pushing the blade forward slightly. The cold edge of the sword touched Wang Long's skin; with just a little more force, she could slit his throat.

"Do you think I'm a three-year-old? Coming to pay my respects in the dead of night? You're kidding me!"

Wang Long broke out in a cold sweat and quickly waved his hand.

"Please calm down, young lady. This old servant really only—"

"Shut up."

Qin Minglan bit her lip, her almond-shaped eyes filled with a complex expression.

She had just been practicing her sword energy in the courtyard when she sensed a strong fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from Luo Hanyi's room; it was clearly the fluctuation of a breakthrough.

Out of curiosity, she ran over to see what was happening, only to find Wang Long coming out of his sister-in-law's yard, his clothes still a little disheveled, with that kind of...uncomfortable smile on his face.

Although Qin Minglan is young, she is not stupid.

She vaguely sensed that Luo Hanyi's suppression of backlashes and breakthroughs in cultivation were inextricably linked to the old stable boy in front of her!

"Old man, I'm asking you a question."

Qin Minglan took a deep breath, the sword still against his neck, and lowered his voice.

"Is my sister-in-law's breakthrough... related to you?"

Wang Long's eyes darted around, knowing he couldn't hide it from them, so he simply nodded.

"Young Miss has a keen eye; she does indeed have some connection with this old servant."

"What's the relationship?"

Qin Minglan pressed for details, her almond-shaped eyes filled with inquiry.

Wang Long carefully considered his words and spoke cautiously.

"This old servant also possesses a family heirloom spiritual technique, which is perfectly suited for the First Madam to use for her breakthrough, so..."

"You old codger, you're hiding something good?!"

Qin Minglan raised her eyebrows slightly and looked him up and down.

"How did you, a horse breeder, come to know so many family-inherited spiritual techniques?"

Wang Long chuckled, offering no direct answer.

"My family fell into decline, and coupled with my own infirmity, I've ended up in this state..."

Qin Minglan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly sheathed her longsword and put it back in the scabbard at her waist.

She crossed her arms, raised her chin slightly, and looked down at Wang Long, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her almond-shaped eyes.

"Old man, let me ask you this: since your other spiritual technique helped my sister-in-law break through, can it also help me break through?"

Wang Long was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

This girl actually delivered herself to my door!