The sequence is too involutional, luckily I am too.

For the next few days, Lu Yan stayed indoors and completely immersed himself in a secluded life.

During the day, he cultivates the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique to temper his physical body, while at night he cultivates the Sprout Meditation Technique to squeeze out his mental energy.

In between, he would also use his quiz skills to help him, making his days incredibly fulfilling, and his progress in each sequence and cultivation method was quite remarkable.

[Teachers: 40%]

[Thugs: 57%]

Farmers: 25%

【Red Blood Breathing Technique (Mastery): 89%】

[Budding Meditation Method (Proficient): 17%]

Lu Yan estimated that the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique was only one step away from mastery, and that it would only take one or two days.

It's worth mentioning that after the progress of the "Honest Sequence" reached 50%, it actually brought him a second physical transformation.

His physique, strength, and speed have all made a qualitative leap.

He estimated that the improvement brought about by the transformation alone exceeded all the gains he had made through his previous hard training.

He found it hard to imagine what kind of improvement would come when the progress reached 100%.

"But the improvement that the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique brings me is getting smaller and smaller, and I've run out of resources."

The intense training these past few days has taken a tremendous toll on the Crimson Cloud Elixir.

In just four days, he used up all the dozen or so potions he had confiscated from other gang members.

Without new medicine or learning new breathing techniques, his cultivation efficiency will inevitably decline significantly.

Lu Yan pondered to himself, Wei Xu definitely had the breathing technique, but he might not give it to him.

But we should still be able to get some of the Crimson Cloud Potion.

"As the fourth leader, it's only reasonable for me to request some cultivation supplies for my subordinates, isn't it?"

……

In the central villa, Wei Xu stared silently at the resource application form in his hand.

"Leader, should we approve it for him? The guild's stock of Crimson Cloud Potions is probably not enough."

Yao Qing leaned against the table, her expression complicated.

Lately, she has found it increasingly difficult to understand Lu Yan, and has even subconsciously avoided him.

This gradual loss of control over her goal made her feel very insecure.

Lu Yan is a physical body sequence, so he shouldn't be able to detect the tampering he did, right?

Wei Xu did not answer Yao Qing's question, and seemed to be deep in thought.

He originally suspected that Lu Yan was a spy deliberately planted by Mu Yun in the Black Dog Gang to sabotage his plans so that those old guys could find something to use against him.

But what does it mean that this guy is applying for a new batch of Crimson Cloud Medicine for those consumables?

Is it a test of one's bottom line, or simply a provocation born of arrogance and conceit?

Suddenly, Wei Xu took a pen, signed his name on the form, and handed it to Yao Qing.

"The amount he applied for was approved in full. If the inventory was insufficient, it was deducted from the quotas of other branches."

Yao Qing was taken aback by this and asked, "But if that's the case, what about the second and third leaders...?"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Wei Xu's cold gaze.

"If they have any objections, let them talk to Mu Yun themselves."

"Yes, Chief."

Yao Qing bowed and accepted the application form, then silently withdrew.

……

"Fourth Master, here are the twenty doses of Crimson Cloud Potion you requested. Would you like me to distribute them?"

The two Black Dog Gang members asked with utmost respect and caution.

"No need, just leave it with me."

Lu Yan waved his hand, ignoring the two people's momentarily stunned expressions, and carried the wooden box into the room, closing the door with a "bang".

"It actually got approved!"

Looking at the neatly arranged potions in the box, Lu Yan excitedly rubbed his hands together, opened a potion, tilted his head back and drank it all, then buried himself in cultivation.

With so many medicines to help, mastering the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique is just around the corner, and the progress of the Mixed Sequence should also be greatly improved.

As for the rest, we'll figure out a way later.

……

Two days later.

late at night.

Lu Yan sat cross-legged on the bed, his body steaming with heat. Each breath carried a scorching airflow, and the temperature of his blood rose sharply with each breath.

Gradually, his breath turned into a pale red mist of blood, permeating the room and making the surrounding air feel hot and dry.

Suddenly, Lu Yan's eyes narrowed, and he took a deep breath, causing all the blood mist to swirl back and enter his mouth and nose.

【Crimson Blood Breathing Technique (Mastery)】

[Gaining Trait - Boiling Blood: Blood boils, the body is like a furnace, and the force is immense]

An intense burning sensation instantly swept over my entire body, as if a raging fire was surging and burning through my meridians, and my muscles and bones were emitting a faint hum.

This feeling lasted for nearly 15 minutes before slowly dissipating, replaced by a surging power that was almost overflowing.

"With immense force..."

Lu Yan took a deep breath, picked up the short knife, and flicked it lightly with his finger.

"Snap—!"

The dagger shattered with a crack, and fragments flew out like bullets, piercing the wall and embedding themselves in the floor of the next room.

"If they mobilize all their vital energy, even a defensive sequence wouldn't be able to withstand it, right?"

Lu Yan was overjoyed, and his gaze toward the panel became increasingly fervent.

Both the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique and the Budding Breathing Technique mention that once a cultivation method reaches a certain level, it may give rise to special characteristics.

However, this requires cultivators to spend a great deal of time studying it before there is even a tiny chance of it being born.

However, he only needs to cultivate it to perfection, and the panel will automatically activate its special properties, without him having to put in any extra effort.

No risk, high returns.

All he needs to do is put in the effort.

Hmm... it's the result of the efforts of many 'people'.

[Teachers: 48%]

[Thugs: 73%]

Farmers: 33%

[Budding Meditation Method (Proficient): 66%]

After mastering the Crimson Blood Breathing Technique, the Mixed Sequence, also of the physical body side, benefited greatly and was not far from perfection.

Teachers and farmers, being on the spiritual side, did not receive any benefit, but they were steadily improving.

With the panel as a safety net, he had no need to worry about "biting off more than he could chew," so the more sequences and cultivation methods he had, the better.

"Next, I will focus my training on the Budding Meditation Technique and strive to acquire spiritual traits as soon as possible."

Lu Yan let out a long sigh, took a moment to adjust his breathing, then sat down cross-legged and focused his mind on the sprouting.

A faint spiritual fluctuation emanated from his body, and the three small extraordinary plants outside the window immediately responded, transmitting fluctuations of the same frequency.

With both sides resonating with each other, the progress of the Budding Meditation Method is increasing at a visible rate.

[The farmer is pleased to see your affinity for nature, and the progress increases by 5%]

Natural affinity?

Lu Yan was overjoyed. He had been diligently cultivating his relationship with the three little ones for the past few days, and it had finally paid off.

He does what is appropriate for his role, so it seems his guess about the role-playing method was correct.

In that case, the upgrading of the teacher qualification system should also be put on the agenda.

Fortunately, he now has a very suitable identity.

Having quickly finalized his cultivation plan, Lu Yan collected his thoughts and immersed himself in cultivation once again.

The night was as dark as water, obscuring the already sparse lights in the town, and the entire villa area fell into deep silence.

In a corner unnoticed by anyone, a wisp of darkness, purer than the night itself, crept in silently like flowing water.

It deftly evaded all the guards, slipped through the door crack, and surged towards the second floor.

The corridor lights dimmed inexplicably, and then the whole place went dark.

The darkness coalesced at the doorway of Lu Yan's room, transforming into a blurry figure with a pair of eerie green eyes that gleamed in the darkness, filled with arrogance and confidence.

"Thinking that Wei Xu alone can stop me? Ha~"

"The power of the Demon God is beyond the comprehension of mortals like you!"